Jackie Robinson Named National League MVP in 1919
Brooklyn star Jackie Robinson, batting champion and second baseman, was elected the National League most valuable player for 1919 with 261 points, edging Stan Musial of the St. Louis Cardinals who had 226. The award was decided by Baseball Writers Association voters, with Robinson praised for base running, extra base hits, and fielding that helped Brooklyn win the pennant.
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Montreal
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Boston
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Philadelphia
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Chicago
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Weber Aetna
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Dahsjee
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San Beeen
Alvin Dark
Pewee
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Willie Jones
Setae
Willard Marshall
Earl Torgeson
Sid Gordon
Dick Sisler
Upset Specialists From Iowa Threaten Notre Dame
SOUTIL BEND Ind. Iowa known as upset specialists challenge Notre Dame and coach Frank Leahy as the Irish seek to extend an undefeated streak to 35 games. Iowa’s Eddie Anderson eyes a repeat upset as Notre Dame faces North Carolina and Southern California in key weeks. Iowa’s ground game and pass attack test Notre Dame’s defense as Glenn Drahn and receivers Dittmer and McKenzie pace the Hawkeyes while Notre Dame counters with Sitko Coutre Spaniel and Williams. World Telegram notes coach of the year votes amid football season chatter.
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Me and My Accordion by Lavelli Joins Celtics
Tony Lavelli, Yale star and musician, joins the Boston Celtics pairing hoop play with music. He will use basketball income to fund studies and composing while balancing night club performances. Lavelli, six feet tall, averaged 22.4 points in 20 games last season and scored 672 for Yale.
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Fort Wayne
Drafted Bushers Bit Cheaper for Majors
In Cincinnati the 1949 baseball draft yielded 182 500 dollars in player selections, edging lower values than prior year. Twenty bush leaguers were picked, with Detroit and Boston not taking majors. Clubs may still telegraph additional selections to Commissioner Chandler by midnight. Read lists show American and National League picks by city and state, with players from Seattle to Sacramento and Montreal to Toronto.
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Chicago
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Baltimore
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Shreveport
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Stamford
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WVU Fresh Play Pitt Foe Today
WVU freshmen face Pitt in a fresh man game here as the varsity squad heads to Cleveland for a future schedule. Captain Ainaldh aims to play. Murphy remains out with a broken leg from October. Whitey Gwynne reports ankle improving.
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Oceana High Turned in Season Under Co Coaches Cook Stewart
Oceana High and coach team prospects are outlined after a rough season. The squad, led by co coaches Cook and Stewart, posted several key wins and close losses against Class B rivals. The register notes strong early form and aims for a stronger showing next season with returning seniors.
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Mana
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Michigan and Gophers Picked to Win Toughies
College football picks by Harold Glaassen forecast Notre Dame over Iowa and Michigan over Ohio State. Minnesota over Wisconsin and Stanford over California lead a slate including USC over UCLA, Yale over Harvard, and many regional games as teams chase bowls and conference titles.
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