Hostak praised as natural, wicked hitter by Benny Leonard
Chicago boxing notes report Benny Leonard, former welterweight champion, comparing Uke Al Hostak to Branley Ketchell as the best puncher among welterweights. Leonard watched Hostak train ahead of the January 2 stadium bout against Tony Zale of Gary, Indiana, praising his power and base work.
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Benny Leonard
Branley Ketchell
Uke
al Hostak
Seattle
National Boxing Association
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Hostak
Tony Zale
Gary
Ind
Mickey Walker
Branley Hetchell
A A U Plans Sub Events for Olympics
The National A A U says it will stage Pan American substitute events for the 1940 Olympics if the games are canceled. Secretary Dan Ferris notes bids from four cities and a willingness to fund the venture, with Los Angeles and Philadelphia among bidders.
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Dan Ferris
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York
Ed Barrow County
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Francisco
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Brtraw
Ducky Walters
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Jacoo Ruppert
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Wheeling
W. Va
Scribes Decide Barrow Has Some Honors Coming
In the intervening years Barrow guided the Yankees and affiliates, never clashing with Commissioner Landis, building baseballs model organization. Awards have honored Miller Huggins, Walter Johnson, Babe Ruth, Joe McCarthy, and others, with Barrow eyed for meritorious service and continued leadership.
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Honus Wagner
Fater
N. J
Boston Red Sox
Babe Ruth
Detroit
International
Barrow
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Landis
Miller Huggins
William B. Helitia
Babe «Ruth
Wilbert Robinson
John Mec-Graw
Walter Johnson
Cornie O' Mack
Welter Merrnville
Frank Frisch
Travis Jackson
Renesaw M. Landis
Joe McCarthy
Whitlam
J. Kiem
Maxie Rosenbloom Remarries Before Santa Anita Races
Maxie Rosenbloom boxer and Hollywood club owner wed Murial Peder 22 a schoolteacher in a religious ceremony. The couple planned a champagne supper at his night club if his gamble at Santa Anita paid off as the race clock started at noon. Rosenbloom fretted for his bride who arrived late at Temple B nai B ardway.
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Van
Uur
Maxie Rosenbloom
Hollywood
Murial Peder
Yestawday
Rabb
Edgar’ F. Magni
Rosenbloom
Bi Maghin
Temple B'Nal B'Arthwayne
Maxie
Santa Anita
Washington Senator Boss Considers Night Baseball Lights
Washington January 20. President Clark Griffith of the Senators asked technicians to estimate the cost of lighting Griffith Stadium for night games. He had previously opposed night baseball. Penner's Practice at Central High School features from 10 to 31 Sunday morning.
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INS
Clark Griffith
Washington Senators
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Griffith
Penner
Penner’s Clothiers
Learte
Central High School Sym
Last Victory For Senator At National Western Show
Denver January 20. Senator Crawford a 15 year old gelding won the $1000 roadster globe at the National Western Stock Show and Rodeo for the sixth consecutive year. He will retire from tanbark tonight after his closing performance. Eighty thousand spectators applauded as trainer R C Flanery guided the veteran horse. Owner Mrs M F Yount of Lexington Kentucky plans retirement to Spindletop farm. Chet McCarty won both de barback and cowboys’ bronco riding events.
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Senator Crawford
R. C. Flanery
Maple Park
Orchiis
Gare Denias
M. F. Yount
Lexaington
K.Y
Chet McCarty
Hotchkiss
Colo
le Barback
Cows
Lorbeer Boss At Beaumont Becomes President and Official Sworn In
Beaumont scene shows Dutch Lerbeer named general manager and newly elected president succeeding Fr J Stuart. Banquet last night marked office reorganization with Walter Briegs Jr of Detroit Tigers named vice president and Richardson as secretary treasurer. Heav ThOL Manager Al Vincent remains in post as shifts unfold amid local sports notes. In Omaha, Jerry Picotta wins city bantam Silver Gloves title with no glove use in 118-pound novice class. other entrants eliminated in pre bout exams.
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Stuar
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Briegs Jr
Detroit Tigers
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al Vincent
Heav| Thol
Omaha
Neb
Jerry Picotta
Belmont stakes expected to feature record field of horses
Baltimore papers note a strong Belmont Park field and Pimlico race fracke in the 1940 Belmont event. Analysts foresee several horses pursuing over $100,000 in purses with a historical headlining field likely to top previous years. Casual readers anticipate a race with large betting and notable contenders.
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yAmenouwl
Belroont Park
Pimlico
Fracke
Baltimore
Jay
America
Iona
Predicting Year in Racing Among Upkeep and Purses Debate
Vanderbilt figures suggest horsemen net about 75 cents for every dollar spent on keeping a horse alive in a year. The piece argues purses and fame aren’t pure profits as costs cover feed, vet care, transportation, starting fees, stables, and medicines. It notes tracks may raise purses to lure owners, but many stables still struggle to break even without occasional gains from major races.
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Sewalavica
County Juniors In Bexar County Conference Games
In Bexar County Friday action Central C defeated Teaneck 35 to ? in Wisconsin. Central B dominated Harlsndale 27 to 7.
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Bexar County
Central "C
Teaneck
Central
Harlsndale
Parker Hall Voted Top Pro League MVP
Parker Hall of the Cleveland Rams was named the league's most valuable player by the Professional Football Writers Association and will receive the Joe E. Carr memorial award. Don Husson of the Green Bay Packers ranked second and Davey O'Brien of the Philadelphia Eagles third. Hall was an All American at the University of Mississippi.
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New York
Parker Hall
Cleveland Rams
National Football League
Professional Football Writers Association
Joe E. Carr
Don Husson
Green Bay Packers
Hall
Davey O'Brien
Philadelphia Eagles
University of Mississippi
RUGGLES PRESENTS FIVE ORAS FOR TEXAS LEAGUE SCHEDULE
Texas League officials met in Fort Worth to review five proposed schedules by Ruggles. Plans vary in start dates from April 10 to April 12 with a 152 game slate likely reduced to 61 after doubleheaders. Final decisions include whether to stage the all star game in Fort Worth in July, with Oklahoma City and Tulsa eyed for early-season travel if weather cooperates. Also, shuffleboard champion Lon Edwards won the singles title in West Palm Beach defeating Frank Garners.
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Tuality
Oklahoma City
Tulsa
Ellias
Rosales
Ruggles
Cats
West Palm Beach
Fia
Londay
Charles Edwards
Berwyn
Edwards
Frank Garnlers
Leke Worth
Twin
Hutchins Explains Chicago Football Abandonment
President Robert M. Hutchins of the University of Chicago defended the school's decision to abandon intercollegiate football at a garden jubilee banquet. He argued football absorbs time and energy, calling the move right and a sign of the university’s pioneering spirit. Two hundred attendees pledged funds, boosting subscriptions toward a $12,009,000 goal to sustain the institution. total subscriptions reached $135,512.
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Robert M. Hutchins
University of Chicago
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Hutchins
Caroe
Decison
Half Pint Prodigy Bowler Joey Ferraro Rising Star
Nine year old bowler Joey Ferraro from Clipfline Park is profiled as a bowling prodigy with a 240 average across 150 games, a 237 high score, and plans to compete in Detroit with the American Bowling Congress. He weighs 59 pounds, stands 48 inches, and trains after school.
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Ina
Joey
American Bowling Congress
Detroit
Mg Shoes
Seagoing Ferry Proves Seaworthiness Across World
The ferry Sent Steyie, DUN, left Leith Scotland for Shiney Australia to serve in the harbor. It completed the global voyage unescorted despite ROY gales sandstorms and a monsoon across the Indian Ocean.
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Leith
Scotland
Shiney
Australia
Wie South Sleyie
Roy Gales
Deer thrive after transplant to reclaimed Texas ranges
Reports from Brown county show deer thriving where they were previously eliminated. About 350 deer now in the county, following early transplants of 15 bucks and does. Also notes on impersonating an officer leading to fines, a coast guard rescue of a couple at sea, wildlife conservation classes in Brown county camps, and a dog rearing fox cubs in a barn.
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Jat
Texas Game
Brown
Game Department
Brown County
W. & Raper
Texas
Creel Census In Fors Worth Area By Anglers Club
The Fors Worth Anglers' club and the Texas game department plan a creel census at Fugle Mount Lake Worth and inland lakes. Blank census cards will be distributed to club members and resort owners for after each fishing trip. Figures will be tabulated to provide valuable data for the navy? nautical division and game department. Other groups may receive forms for similar census use. Philadelphia News notes Earl Brucker contract details.
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Game Department
Schreiner Faces Texas Freshmen In Austin After Route
Schreiner College mounts a challenge against Texas freshman quintet after a 48 to 90 road win over San Antonio Junior College Rangers. Roscoe Morris led Schreiner with 15 points, Bill Underwood added 21, Parr 10 as Schreiner built a 19-9 halftime edge and pulled away in the second half.
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University of Texas
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Roscoe Morris
Jefferson High School
San Antonio
Pines
Schreiner
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Bill Underwood
Parr
Rangers
Morin
Cardana
UMM S.A
Blackburn
Smith
King
Huthmacher
Stanford and USC Tied for Coast Loop Lead
In a Pacific Coast basketball conference race update Stanford defeated California 55 to 32 at Palo Alto, while USC crushed California 50 to 22 in Los Angeles. The results left Stanford and USC tied for division leadership at 3-0, with UCLA suffering its thirtieth straight conference defeat. A two-game series between Stanford and USC is slated in Los Angeles next weekend.
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Wrigley Faces Cubs Contract Standstill In 1939
Chicago January reports say Wrigley has drawn a line over salaries causing unsigned deals among key Cubs. Outfielders Augie Galaty Hank Leiber and infielders Sten Hock plus pitchers Clay Bryant and Dizey Derr lack finalized terms, with only five of twenty-five signed. Dean Lalber notes a cut from about 20000 to 10000 and seeks 1500 more, while Bil Rogell’s status remains unsettled as talks continue between here and Phoenix.
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Lough Guy
Chicago Cubs
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Wrigley
Augie Galaty
Hank Leiber
Sten Hock
Here
Phoenix
Ariz
Big Hank
Brynot
Bil Lee
Gryant
Bil Rogell
Shortamp
Dick Bartell
Prospect Hill Yellow Jackets Edge Flas Beeng In Route to Victory
Span-Am Loop results list Prospect Hill Yellow Jackets defeating Flas Beeng while Fer-Vita meets Prospect Hill in a key home game. Wesley House easily beat East Side Rockets 39 to 28. next Friday Prospect Hill faces Fer-Vitalatlans in a top matchup. Officials were Dawson and Bari Sulas.
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Wesley Vovae
Ilus Deena St. Thovess
Roeieia View
Pri Jay Nicht
Wendlawn Court
Fer- Vita
Prospeet Hill Yellow Jacket
la Trinidad
Prospect Hill
Flas Beeng
Bilizosdo
Srbuchardt
Dawson and
Bari Sulas
Cardinals Reach 1940 Pact With Eleven Players
Eleven St. Louis Cardinals were in the fold for the 1940 season after receiving contracts from four players Friday. Third baseman Don Gutteridge was the only regular to submit his deal. rookies Harry Brecheen and Red Barrett submitted from Houston. and Elwin Roe, last year with Rochester, joined from the National League system.
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ST. Louis
St. Louis Cardinals
Don Gutteridge
Harry Breseheet
Francis “Red” Barrett
Houston
Elwin “Preacher” Roe
Rochester
Ski Teams Compete for Everith Trophy in New Mexico
In Albuquerque on January 20 the Everith trophy races near La Madera in the Sandia Mountains will feature a six man team event. Entries are expected from Denver Las Vegas Taos New Mexico University and the Albuquerque Ski Club with Boo Nordhaus as club president stating the lineup.
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la Madera
Sandia Mountains
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Albuquerqué
Javelina Five in San Marcos
Javelinas of Kingsville visit Texas State Teachers College Bobcats in a conference showdown to regain momentum after earlier wins. Probable Bobcats starters include Carlisle Hasse Towpeeweln Lehnhoff Lomax with Abcens Steinke Lawrence Galign Hall leading the visitors. Michigan swimmers defeat Yale 44 to 28 before 3550 fans at the Yale pool.
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I. Javelinas
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Ted Hasse
Lester Tovppeeweln
Frits Lehnhoff
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Steinke
Lawrence
Galign
Hall
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New Haven
Canadan
Yale
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