Free agent Benny McCoy attracts six MLB bids in signing rush
In Grand Rapids on January 29, Benny McCoy 23 seeks a major league contract after being named a free agent by Commissioner Landis. Offers reach $40,000 cash plus a two year, $10,000 per season deal, with clubs Boston Pittsburgh Brooklyn Cincinnati Philadelphia and Washington remaining in the chase as Larry MacPhail and Earle Mack negotiate. DetroIT notes a separate bid round for Markland, with ten teams courting him including Washington Boston Brooklyn and Chicago. top offer cited at $500 and $400 monthly.
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Stockyards Southerns and Mex Christian Vie for Lead in City League
In a Wood Law gym doubleheader, Latin-Americans City League plays feature Stockyards-SABISCO and Wesley House stations. Roy Biles and Wally Grassmack pace SAMSCO while Arthur Kite forth and Ted Calhoun support the Stockyards. Mexican Christian Institute aims for third as Wesley House and partners seek top spots.
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U S Swimmers Set 2 Marks in Argentina
In Rosario Argentina on January 28 United States swimmers set two more South American records. Waldemar Tomski of Detroit won the 100 meters freestyle in 59.8 seconds ahead of Eddie Wood J Walbridge and Tom Haynie of Detroit won the 200 meters freestyle in 2 13 8 defeating Jose Daranona of Argentina. Taylor Drysdale of Detroit took the 100 meters backstroke in 1 08 3 with rivals five seconds back and Helene Rains of New York won the women 100 meters freestyle in 1 13 8 over Delia Rodriguez of Argentina.
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Detroit
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J. Walbridge
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Jose Daranona
Taylor Drysdale
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Frayslebeti
Brazil
Azecond
Helene Rains
New York
Delia Rodriguez
Campolo Sets U S Boxing Debut Against Robinson
Valentin Campolo the Argentine heavyweight makes his United States debut Monday night at Laurel Gardens against Kim Robinson of Philadelphia. The bout recalls Luis Fixpo a 1922 Argentine debut star at the same venue marking a new wave of foreign contenders.
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Kim Robinson
Philadelphia
Laurel, Gardens Area
Luis Fixpo
Walker Cooper's brother Walker eyed for Cardinals future
Independence Missouri dispatch outlines Mort Cooper's optimism about Walker Cooper, a Houston tall catcher now in Columbus of the American Association. It notes Walker hit in the 300s last season, starred behind the plate for Cooper and OPA Texas league record of 4 straight scoreless innings, and could join the St Louis Cardinals lineup in 1941. Don Padgett shines in left field while Walker develops, with Mort's confident forecast of a Cooper battery future.
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Hostak Zale In 10 Rounder
In Chicago, Tony Zale of Gary Ind faces champion Holuk in a 10 round non-title bout at Chicago Stadium before an expected 10,000 fans. Hostak, favored for his power, seeks a decisive win to boost a promised rematch in Seattle. Zale had two prior KO losses in 48 fights. A semi final features Buddy Knox of Dayton Ohio vs Henry Wacker of Taylorville Illinois over eight rounds.
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Boxing Show Promises High Drama In Los Angeles Card
Lawrence Baldessarelli stages a double main event at Walkathon arena with Tobe de la Rosa against Joey Palma in a 10 round bantamweight bout and Johnny Stevens versus Jose Sanchez in an 8 round welterweight clash. En route, Enrique Rodea faces Fidel Carmona in an eight rounder while Kid Broth meets Eddie Munger in a six rounder. First bout at 8:39 p.m. sharp.
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Henry Hook
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Kid Broth
Eddie Munger
Northwestern Star Back Threatens Quit Over Coach
In Evanston on January 29 a wild rumor claimed Bill DeCorrevant, star sophomore halfback at Northwestern, would quit if the school did not hire a new football coach. DeCorrevant dismissed the tale as ridiculous, and coach Lynn Waldorf said he had heard of no ultimatum or trouble.
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Red Flannel Undies Good Cage Uniforms
Hamilton Ontario January 29 17 The Golden Flashes played in their underwear after their uniforms were taken by a former sponsor. Some wore red flannel undershirts as they lost 35 to 26 to Dofasco in a city league game.
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Illinois Relays to Draw Record Field
Champaign Illinois anticipates a bigger indoor relay carnival with more than 20 schools already submitting bids for February 17. Organizers expect additional entrants as the February 9 deadline approaches, aiming to set a record field for the Illinois Relays.
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Crucial Games Fire Up City Basketball Playoffs Race
Three teams fight to stay in contention for a playoff berth as the Commercial League hosts a double bill at Bracken Ridge gym. In the opener Kelly Field faces Duncan Field while the nightcap Randolph Field, already leading, clashes with Alamo Jewelry and Penner’s for second place.
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Four Nation World Series Planned by Semi-Pros
Chicago Jan 29 The National Semi-Pro Baseball Congress approves an international post season series for 1941 among United States Puerto Rico Canada and Mexico. Ray Dumont reelected president as talks name U S commissioner. Also adopts new international walk rule and a loud speaker system for semi pro diamonds.
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Basketball Races Pick Up Momentum This Week
A slate of six games signals beginnings of title races in major conferences. Oklahoma leads the Big Six with Missouri. Princeton and Yale clash as Dartmouth hosts the Tigers. Colorado meets Utah after Utah State tops Wyoming. Oregon and Oregon State eye the Northern Division lead. several interleague and independent matchups highlight the week.
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College basketball week shapes up with key matchups
Up after exams, Harvard meets Tufts while Army eyes George Town and Duquesne with St Vincent and Carnegie Tech on the horizon. Washington, Army’s winner, heads south to Virginia, and Iowa State clashes with Notre Dame as Northwestern falls 56 to 27. Big Ten slate continues with four non conference games and notable showdowns across the South and West as ranked teams push toward March.
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