Rowing talk and football notes from college and pro scenes
A packed column from June 26 covers Yale and Washington rowing bids, coach musings, Ty Cobb quotes on baseball changes, pro football early signings, Portland high school coaching debate, Susquehanna and Navy football captaincies, Auburn football players in summer school, and minor league moves including Hal Manders and Eddie Shokes.
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Portland
Orc
Eldon Jenne
Knute Rockne
Pop Warner
Susquehannah U
Navy
Fred Van't Hall
Minnesota
Annapolis
Auburn
Doc Morris Promotes Bummy Davis With Sharp Quips
The Haw Dept notes Doc Morris tries to boost poplarity for Bummy Davis with a standout line from trainer Ray Arcel who told Davis no one ever accused him of unfair tactics.
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Morris
Bummy Davis
Doc
Ray Arce
Davis
Ford To Produce 205 Bombing Planes a Month
Ford Motor Company will build 205 large bomber planes monthly at a new 975 acre plant four miles east of Ypsilanti Michigan. Seventy five complete bombers and 130 knockdown kits will be shipped to Tulsa Oklahoma and Fort Worth Texas for final assembly. The defense plant corporation allocates 47620171 dollars for land, buildings and equipment. The project could employ about 60000 workers at peak, with output potentially doubling to 260 bombers every 30 days if needed.
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Detroit
Ford Motor Company
Ypsilanti
Mich
Tulsa
Okla
Fort Worth
Texas
Defense Plant Corporation
United States
Ford
Milwaukee fighter Serean upsets Oniek in points win
Associated Press report: Milwaukee’s Guy Serean defeated Phil Oniek of Kaukauna in a ten round bout, scoring a points win 132 1 2 to 128 1 2. Serean controlled most rounds, delivering cleaner combinations and steady defense.
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The
Associated Press
Milwaukee
Guy Serean
Nampa
Ida
Phil Oniek
Kaukauna
Wis
Bearded House of David Nine Plays Park Here Tonight and Tomorrow
The International House of David Baseball Club, formed from the East and International units, brings a star lineup to Park for two games. The team aims to surpass 143 wins in 1931 with a 175 game schedule and attract new records in 1941 including games won, paid admissions, and miles covered.
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House of David
International House of David
Ledgers
Davids
New York
Baseball Stars Deliver Various Key Plays in Narrow Wins
Yesterday’s AP roundup highlights Joe Dimaggio’s two run homer to extend his hitting streak and the Yankees’ win over the Browns. Lefty Grove limited the Indians to seven hits for the Red Sox while Al Brancato’s three runs decided the Athletics victory over the Tigers. Bob Carpenter and Elmer Riddle led their teams in wins as Giants and Reds earned victories, with multiple players contributing offensively.
Yanks Grab AL Lead as DiMaggio Extends Streak
The New York Yankees moved into first place in the American League by beating the St. Louis Browns 7-5 while the Boston Red Sox toppled the Cleveland Indians 7-2. Joe DiMaggio hit a two run homer to extend his hitting streak to 37 games, nearing a record, and the Yankees won their 13th of 16. Lefty Grove earned his 298th victory for the Red Sox in Boston as Ted Williams added a two run homer. In Washington, John Rigney and Sid Hudson pitched 12 scoreless innings as the White Sox defeated the Senators 2-0. Al Brancato drove in two for the Athletics in a 5-4 win over Detroit. In the National League, the St. Louis Cardinals and Brooklyn Dodgers both won to maintain a half game margin.
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Associated Press
Joe Dimaggio
Yankees
Browns
Lefty Grove
Red Sox
Indians
al Brancato
Athletics
Tigers
Bob Carpenter
Giants
Cubs
New York
Elmer Riddle
Monte Pearson
Reds
Farmer
Phils
John Rigney
White Sox
Senators
Ernie White
Cardinals
Braves
Harry Lavagetto
Dodgers
Pirates
Judson Bailey
New York Yankees
Cleveland Indians
Yanks
St. Louis Browns
Boston Red Sox
Tribe
Yank
Grove
Boston
Ted Williams
Cleveland
Washington
Sid Hudson
Hudson
Sox
Rigney
Philadelphia Athletics
Detroit Tigers
Cards
St. Louis Cardinals
Brooklyn Dodgers
Boston Braves
U S Blitzmen Shoulder Insignia Adopted Amid War Effort
The article notes Uncle Sam's new armored force insignia featuring a gun over a tank, with the lightning bolt signifying speed and divisions shown by numerals in the triangle apex as Cardinals beat the coast to 6 2. Dodgers edge Pirates 5 4 in eighth inning. banishments for Dodgers and Pirates staff after umpire disputes. Giants beat Cubs 4 1 on Danning triple and Carpenter’s eight strong innings. Reds split doubleheader with Phillies 8 3 and 5 1 as Riddle and Pearson win respectively.
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Uncle Sam
Cardinals
Dodgers
Pittsburgh Pirates
Lea Durocher
Frank Frisch
Pirates
Mike Kelly
New York Giants
Chicago Cubs
Hank Danning
Bob Carpenter
Cincinnati
Phillies
Elmer Riddle
Monte Pearson
Cobb Beats Babe In First Match In Charity Exhbition
Ty Cobb defeated Babe Ruth 81 to 83 in Newton Massachusetts in the first of their charity golf duels. Ruth pledged to improve and meet Cobb again at Fresh Meadow Long Island, while Cobb said he felt under great pressure and would tell his children he beat Ruth at last.
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Newton
Mass
Ty Cobb
Babe Ruth
Ruth
Georgia Peach
Commonwealth
Fresh Meadow
Flushing
N. Y
Cobb
Woodstock Man Convicted in Armed Robbery Nine-Year Sentence
Thurman Croner Kershner of Parkersburg West Virginia was found guilty in Shenandoah Circuit Court of taking part in a March 8 armed robbery of a drug store and received a nine year prison term. He testified he was the car driver and unaware of the holdup until after arrest. The defense plans an appeal.
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Woodstock
Marshall Henry
Franklin
W. Va
Washington Wins Intercollegiate Regatta In Poughkeepsie
SID FEDER reports the annual intercollegiate regatta in Poughkeepsie ended with Washington University’s crew taking the title for the eighth time in nine years. California and other western schools trailed as Pacific rowers continued their dominance at the famed waters edge.
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Sid Feder
Poughkeepsie
N. Y
Empire State Building
Washington
California
Huskies of Washington
Far Western
Cornell
Syracuse
Princeton
Wisconsin
Aoyers
Masachusetts Tech
Jack Colmbia
Gene Remmer
Pacific
Navy
Many To Compete On Spokane Links
Eighty seven golfers from the Baltimore Washington district will compete for six spots in the National Public Links Tournament at Spokane Washington tomorrow in a 36 hole qualifying round over the Mount Pleasant course. Andy Oliveri Bob Morris and Lawrence Wisner Benson Ensor and Eddie Meyer are among the favorites.
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Baltimore
Baltimore - Washington
Spokane
Wash
Mount Pleasant
Andy Oliveri
Bob Morris
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Knoxville Smokies
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Sullivan’s Feed Place
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E. J. Snapp
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