Speaking of Sports Who Started Nation's Game debate rages
A long discussion on baseball origins questions whether Abner Doubleday created the sport in Cooperstown while arguing for earlier versions and the British cricket influence. The piece notes historians, committees, and rival quotes from Mills Spalding Holmes and Menke as they weigh the centennial celebration and the sport’s true beginnings. It also covers professional signings and salary context amid the 1939 season, citing college seniors who have signed with National League clubs and specific players tied to Green Bay and Brooklyn.
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Abner Doubleday
Cooperstown
N. Y
National Baseball Centennial ‘Commission
Cooperstayit
Congressional Library
V. V. Parema
Menke
Doubleday
Alexander Cartwright
New York City
Cartwright
Knickerbocker Ba Club
New York
Niles
A. G. Mills
National League
Mills
A. G. Spalding
Spalding
John Mont
Remery Ward
James Ler
Knickerbocker Club
Oliver Wendell Holmes
Boston
Margard
Holmes
Fee
Grand Army Post
Henry Chadwick
Beslowa
Hinort
White
Davey O'rien
Ki Aldrich
England
America
Green Bay Packers
Packers
Larry Ruhler
Minnesota
Charles Brock
Nebraska
Green Bay
Waddy Young
Oklahoma
Brooklyn
Mike Parry
St. Mary's
Cleveland Rams
Publicized Prep Star Debuts in Northwestern Scrimmage
Bit De Correvont, last year’s highly publicized prep football star, tasted his first college action in a spring scrimmage between Northwestern squads, as Chicago’s Austin High School champ of 1937 earns the spotlight. He gained 110 yards on 19 attempts with three fumbles, completed five passes for 56 yards, and showed speed and sharp cutting, though kicking and passing remain question marks. Northwestern’s line and backfield pace will determine his future Western Conference prospects. Also notes Patty Berg defends four titles, DiMaggio to wed Dorothy Arasid, Mesner and Buck Weaver comment on uniforms, Indiana spring training tallies, and record golf tournament entries.
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Bit DE Correvont
de Teal
Northwestern University
de Correvont
Chicago
Austin
Northwestern
Midwest
Bill
Mes
Patty Berg
United States
Philadelphia
Joe DiMaggio
Dorothy Arasid
Steve Mesner
Cubs
Motem Buck Weaver
Indiana
London Post
Upton
Weekly News Analysis By Joseph W. F. Lobine
Mid June adjournment battles a congressional peace bloc seeks to force an all summer session forecast. The column reflects opinion by the author and carries a note about non-editorial stance and copyright.
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Joseph WF. Lobine
Congress faces long session as Europe issues loom
Congress weighs neutrality and armament debates as the 1940 session nears a climax. Key figures like Sen. Bankhead and Sen. Connally clash over adjournment while defense, social security, and tax plans dominate talks. Europe’s drift toward conflict and Soviet moves fuel urgency for action in Washington.
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Congress
U. 5
Washington
Europe
Alabama
John Bankhead
Texas
Tom Connally
United States
Senate
House
England
France
Atlantic
U. S
Onvada
Sen
Key Pillmnan
Ways and Means Committee
North Carolina
Robert L. Doughton
U.S
Totalez
Doughton
Aiken W. Barkley
Trend How the wind is blowing into 1939 income payments
The report notes 1939 first quarter income payments to individuals totaled 16 105 000, up 2 percent from 1938. WPA relief cuts planned for summer aim to trim 300 000 from next year’s budget. June 30 1940 expected clientele 1 850 600. Names list cites Smiths Johnsons Browns Williamses Wells and others. Coffee consumption rising as tea and corn compete. 1938 import volume 1 987 127 018 pounds with cases down from 619 050 709 to 453 058 527 pounds. Tea import 1937 95 000 000 pounds.
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REWEF
Smiths
Johnsons
Browns
Williamses
WélWers Ghd
Jonses
DEINK
U. 3
Ean Ig
Bechata Bell Spring and Summer Pattern Book Ad
An ad-like snippet promotes Bechata Bell Spring and Summer Pattern Book with design ideas for graduation dresses and easy to sew outfits. It lists pattern numbers No. 1743 and No. 7?ST, yardage requirements for crepe and silk fabrics, and instructs readers to send 15 cents per pattern to The Bee Circle Pattern Dept at 1a No Montgomery Ave, San Francisco CA.
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Nur Poe
Sey Circle
Montgomery Ave
San Francisc
Memory Training Menu Confusion At Local Eatery
A diner tests a waiter’s memory in a confusing exchange at a restaurant. The waiter cannot recall the menu, claiming to rely on a memory system, leaving Jones baffled by the dialogue and the unfamiliar dishes.
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Nonetcoolis
Himsell
Proccind
Forts
Jones
Jone
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