Missouri U Faces Football Troubles In 1940s Fall
Missouri, Columbia, Sept. 25. The Tigers face three main football problems this season punters end candidates and a lack of a third string. Paul Christman endures a thigh injury and tonsil surgery while seven end prospects have dwindled to four including Ameling and Steuber. End-punter Blaine Currence is gone and Ronald King dies. Faurot must field a two-team depth with Landers Wakeman at tackles Crocker Schultz Ellis as guards and Duchek backing center. Backfields return except King and Gale with Starmer at left halfback and Notowitz Chase as blockers.
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Missouri
Gaul
Paul Christman
Christman
Tigers
Georgia Tech
Don Faurot
Frank Ameling
Bob Steuber
Jack Alister
Bud Wallach
Faurot
Blaine Currence
Ronald King
Jack Landers
Bob Wakeman
Jack Crocker
Ray Schultz
George Ellis
Don Duchek
Darold Jenkins
Jeff Davies
King
Dick Gale
Navy
Jim Starmer
Jerry Notowitz
Rayburn Chase
Bill Cunningham
Myron Counsil
Notre Dame reserves shock troops in scrimmage upset
Notre Dame’s 1940 scrimmage saw the reserves, nicknamed shock troops, defeat the first team 14 to 0. Right halfback Steve Juzwik scored both touchdowns, prompting coach Elmer Layden to promote four players to the starting unit: center Martin O’Reilly, tackles Tom Gallagher and Phil Lillis, and Juzwik.
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Associated Press
Notre Dame
Ind
Knute Rockne
Elmer Layden
Steve Juzwik
Martin O’reilly
Tom Gallagher
Phil Lillis
Oregon freshman coach Warren suffers knee fracture
Eugene Oregon John Warren University of Oregon freshman football coach was the Webfoot s first gridiron casualty of the season He skidded down stairs and fractured a kneecap He will open freshman practice Sept 30 on crutches
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John Warren
University of Oregon
Syracuse squad chooses game captains amid Paskevich departure
Syracuse, N Y reports the team voted to appoint a captain per game this season after Tony Paskevich did not return. Only two seniors, Dick Banger and Whitey Piro, appear to contend for regular roles as they face strong competition and possible bench status.
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N. Y
Tony Paskevich
Dick Banger
Whitey Piro
Cameron says VMI strongest southern foe for Duke opener
Duke backfield coach Eddie Cameron confirms Virginia Military Institute is the strongest southern team Duke faces this season. After scouting the cadets last week he calls the Duke VMI game next Saturday their hardest opening tilt in years.
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N. C
Eddie Cameron
Duke
Virginia Military
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Duke V.M.I
Harvard Crimsons Scrimmage Moves Shift in Line
Cambridge Mass Harvard football coach Dick Harlow shuffled the line after sophomore Johnny Page suffered a season ending back injury in Monday scrimmage. Sheldon Dietz, a two year man from the junior varsity, was promoted, then replaced by Burgy Ayres who had started at center against Yale last fall.
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Cambridge
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Harvard
Crimson
Johnny Page
Dick Harlow
Sheldon Dietz
Dietz
Burgy Ayres
Yale
Wolverines Plan Big Air Flight to California Clash
Ann Arbor Michigan will fly 33 players three full teams and four coaches to Berkeley to face California Saturday in what should be the Wolverines largest mass migration of gridiron talent this season.
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Albuquerque High 13 St Mary's of Albuquerque 0
Albuquerque High defeated St Mary's of Albuquerque 13 to 0 in a high school football game. Albuquerque High scored early and held the lead throughout the contest.
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ST. Mary's
Albuquerque High
St. Mary’s of Albuquerque
Yankees Given 4 to 1 Odds For Double Crown In 1949
New York sports items note Gene Tunney’s quoted offer on a Pat Comis item and Bill Daley’s refusal, while the Yankees, fresh from memorial ceremonies, are 4 to 1 to win both the Detroit Tigers and the Cry Babies. Harry Stuhldreher at Wisconsin faces early issues as Don Kolbusz quits football for the year and Hal Rooney recovers from a knee problem.
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New York
Gene Tunney
Pat Comiskey
Bill Daley
Yankees
Tigers
Harry Stuhldreher
Wis- Pee
Don Kolbusz
Hal Rooney
Cauliflower Market Report Sparks Pat Comiskey Versus Baer Odds
The Irishman sits at 5 to 7 favorite as Max Baer fights Pat Comiskey in a scramble described like an egg. Ancil Hoffman bets 10 thousand on Max to win. The Reds chase 100 wins, aiming to join Cubs with a 21 game streak in 1935, while Belmont racing and Alf Vanderbilt stir talk for Belmont Day.
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Max Baer
Maxie
Ancil Hoffman
Max
Pat
Reds
Colyum
Cubs
Challedon
Belmont
Alf Vanderbilt
Lefty O Doul urges Billy Terry to buy Ted Jennings and Heinie Roh
Portland columnist notes Bill Terry faces a complex with Lefty O Doul over ball players. Lefty previously offered stars like Joe DiMaggio Ted Williams and Dom DiMaggio, but the Giants showed no interest. Now Lefty wants Terry to purchase Ted Jennings and Heinie Roh, with Giants scouts backing the move. The piece hints Terry’s personal ties could influence the deal.
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Billy Stepp
Portland Oregonian
Bill Terry
Lefty O
Lefty
Terry
Joe DiMaggio
Ted Williams
Dom DiMaggio
Giants
Bill
Ted Jennings
Heinie Roh
Brooklyn
Managers in N L first division learn from Cardinals
National League four first division bosses Deacon McKechnie Lippy Durocher Billy Southworth and Frankie Frisch have taken lessons from the Cardinals. Tony Galento resumes his career plans in Johnson City Tennessee aiming for a return match with Max Baer while a local teen Johnny Coan, barely 19, rides a 17 fight win streak.
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Lippy Durocher
Billy Southworth
Frankie Frisch
Cardinals
St. Loo
Tony Galento
Baer
Max
Johnson City
Tenn
Johnny Coan
James J. Dykes and White Sox Stymied by Tigers Today
James J. Dykes, famed bowling and cigar man, and his White Sox team faced a Tigers squad this morning but failed to secure a win. The details point to a tough matchup with the Tigers prevailing.
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James J. Dykes
White Sox
Tigers
Major League Leaders in American League Honors
AP reports top AL leaders across batting runs and RBIs with Greenberg Detroit leading in multiple categories. DiMaggio and Radcliff also feature prominently with high averages, hits and runs, while pitching leader Rowe and Newsom key Detroit pitchers finish with strong records.
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DiMaggio
New York
Radcliff
St. Louis
Greenberg
Detroit
Williams
Boston
Cramer
Boudreau
Cleveland
McCosky
Finney
Keller
Foxx
Case
Washington
Walker
Rowe
Newsom
Salica captures bantamweight crown with points win
In New York Lou Salica of New York won the undisputed bantamweight title by outpointing Georgie Pace of Cleveland over 15 rounds. Pace weighed 118 and Salica 117 1/2. Julie Kogan of New Haven knocked out Victor Troise of Mount Vernon in a separate bout.
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New York
Lou Salica
Georgie Pace
Cleveland
Julie Kogan
New Haven
Conn
Victor Troise
Mount Vernon
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Air team plans three chartered planes stopovers
The group will require three chartered air planes and will stop in Denver overnight before halting for practice in Salt Lake City Thursday.
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Salt Lake City
Stuhldreher Sees Small Passing Gain Followed by Poor Drill
Wisconsin coach Harry Stuhldreher dismissed yesterday's workout as disappointing despite a slight improvement in passing. He noted that there were no good results overall after the drill, with timing and blocking still failing to mesh.
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Wis
Harry Stuhldreher
Wisconsin
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Shelby shines as VMI versatile back steps in at center
Virginia Military Institute features James Son Shelby of El Dorado Ark as a crack passer and skilled runner. With Barney Skladany sidelined by a bad leg Shelby filled in at center and impressed, raising the prospect he could start against Duke if Skladany is unavailable.
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Barney Skladany
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Yesterday's Results In Briefs From Baseball Scores
Scores recap shows Washington 5 New York 4 and New York 6 Cleveland 9 Boston 16 Philadelphia 8 St. Louis 7 Cleveland 2. Chicago at Detroit postponed by rain with a doubleheader slated for Wednesday.
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Boston
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Cleveland
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Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Pittsburgh
New York Defeated by Brooklyn in Rain Delays
Brooklyn edged New York 5 to 4 before rain halted the activity as all remaining games were postponed. The match witnessed a close score with decisive late plays before weather stopped further action.
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New York
Brooklyn
Playoff duel ends in Newark win over Baltimore 4 3
In the International League final game Newark defeats Baltimore 4 3 in ten innings to tie the series at one game apiece. Newark pitcher shuts out late as both teams trade runs. Orioles face decisive game planned at home next.
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Baltimore
Louisville Downs Kansas City In Ten Innings
Louisville beat Kansas City 9 to 8 in ten innings to cap the contest with Louisville holding a 1-0 lead after nine frames. The game featured a late rally and a decisive extra inning scoring sequence, preserving Louisville’s edge in the matchup.
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Kansas City
Pacific Coast League No Game Final Start Tonight
The Pacific Coast League reports no game on the schedule with a final start listed for tonight. No teams, venues, or scores are provided in the readable text.
Bowling Major League Scores And Standings Report
Swaim Contractors topped three straight over Bank Bar with 25438 total pins. Lew Hammond of EGFL led 3 game score at 583 and tied Roy Phillips of Swaim for best single game at 211. Montgomery Ward defeated Busy Bee two of three. KGFL won two of three against Ball & White on total pins. Civic league opens tonight for fall season. Last night’s scores.
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Lew Hammond
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Roy Phillips
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SMU Grid Debut Looms In West Coast Opener
SMU faces its first 1940 Southwest Conference game Friday night in Los Angeles against Army or Utah State style unknowns as both teams debut. The season opens with Cinco notable matchups including Texas vs Colorado and TCU vs Centenary as five conference teams play at home with hopes of wins.
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Yankees Still Refuse To Be Counted Out
The New York Yankees ride a six game winning streak as Detroit and Cleveland threaten to collide in a tight AL race. A 6-5 and 9-4 sweep of the Senators, plus other results, keep New York two and a half games behind Detroit with several left to play. Eight lines cover several games and notes across the majors including Williams Foxx Cronin homers and a Dodgers-Giants swing in Brooklyn.
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Gene Tunney
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Washington Senators
Indians
St. Louis Browns
Tigers
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Dutch Leonard
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Joe Gordon
Red Rolfe
Babe Dahlgren
Philadelphia
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Ted Williams
Joe Cronin
Jimmie Foxx
Brooklyn
Detroit Tigers Infield Holds Up World Series Bid
The Tigers infield, though old and patched, anchors their drive for the AL flag. Rudy York, Hank Greenberg, Charlie Gehringer, Dick Bartell, and Pinky Higgins are cited for power, defense, and veteran steadiness in a season noted for strong double plays and steady performances. Cleveland and Cincinnati are contrasted for their infields and hitting depth.
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Detroit Tigers
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Cleveland
Cincinnati Reds
Rudy York
Hank Greenberg
Joe DiMaggio
Charlie Gehringer
Dick Bartell
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Lobos Struggle for QB as Wyoming Opener Nears
New Mexico University coaches survey reserve quarterbacks for Saturday at Laramie. Veteran Avery Monfort nurses an ankle. Charles Smith battles flu. If unavailable, Reece Hill, Carl Seery, or Jim Dyche may start. Team to practice Friday at Denver University.
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Ted Shipkey
New Mexico University
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Avery Monfort
Charles Smith
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Reece Hill
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Denver University Stadium
Note in feminine hand on windshield ends with nickel under hood
A Dallas policeman found a note in a feminine hand pasted on an overparked car near a meter. The note warned the officer she might be gone long and that a nickel would be under the hood if she stayed away too long. The motorist received a ticket.
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J. M. Ferguson
Still the Baby in Canton Family at 5 Older Siblings
Harry C Moran of Canton Illinois remains the family baby despite turning a recent birthday. He is the youngest of six siblings whose ages span from 76 to 87, while his parents died at 88.
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Harry C. Moran
Aerial Clash Prospects Roswell Coyotes El Paso Tigers Friday
Roswell Coyotes meet El Paso Tigers on Friday night in a gridiron clash built on aerial attack. El Paso touts passers to burn while Roswell relies on a rapid passing game and speed, as both teams eye a key district showdown with ideas of late gains, strong offense, and sharp defense.
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Cincinnati's Keltner backs Lombardi in catching edge
If Ernie Lombardi’s ankle heals fully, Cincinnati could hold a clear catching advantage over Detroit or Cleveland. Detroit’s Birdie Tebbetts and Cleveland’s Rollie Hemsley and Frankie Pytlak lag behind the slugging ability of the veteran Schnozzola.
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Ernie Lombardi
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Rollie Hemsley
Frankie Pytlak
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Eastern New Mexico College Cage Schedule Revealed
Eastern New Mexico College announces games with Texas Tech Red Raiders and Phillips 66 Oilers shaping a busy schedule. Key dates include Dec 9 10 in Portales against Tech and a Portales clash with Oilers in Clovis later, plus February matchups with Panhandle Aggies Mines and Normal teams across Portales and nearby cities.
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Budge Faces Senior in Pro Golf Tourney Quarterfinals
PRO GOLF TOURNEY CHICAGO September 25 Don Budge of Oakland resumes pursuit of the professional title after advancing to the quarterfinals by facing Walter Senior of Louisville a veteran of last year’s barnstorming tours. Bill Tilden and Fred Perry also moved into the quarters with easy wins over Paul Martin and Ed Stillman respectively.
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Chicago
Don Budge
Oakland
Calif
Budge
Walter Senior
Louisville
Bill Tilden
Fred Perry
Paul Martin
Detroit
Ed Stillman
Brooklyn
Women's Amateur Golf at Pebble Beach Promises Upsets
Del Monte Calif Sept 25 tenacious contenders for the national women's amateur golf championship head into a busy Pebble Beach day. Defending champ Betty Jamesson of San Antonio beat Mrs Lengfeld 7 6, facing Mary Agnes Wall and Dorothy Traung who advanced with 7 6 wins. New crop of leaf lettuce appears in Andersons Gardens listing.
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Pebble Beach
United States
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San Antonio
Tex
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Los Altos
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Mich
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San Francisco
George Nash
San Jose
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Chula Vista
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