College grid picks stir bets and praise
New York columns preview college football with Boston College favored over Tulane and Minnesota praised for depth. Analysts project Stanford over Oregon while Clemson’s Joe Blalock and North Carolina’s Hugh Cox are named as top prospects.
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Boston College
Tulane
Eagles
Minnesota
Bruce Smith
Herman Frickey
George Planck
Stanford
Oregon
Frankie Albert
North Carolina
Hugh ——— Cox
Mose Simms launches crusade for higher football pay
Mose Simms, former St Mary's coach turned sports broadcaster, campaigns for a higher wage scale for athletes. Other notes include Dodgers fans in Brooklyn, Leo Durocher shocked in a Philadelphia restaurant by Abe Lincoln and Hot Potato Hamlin pictures, and Havana reports on training with Cuba's help. Miami University players tape helmets for victory after a win over Hanover. Fordham back Kula explains his undershot jaw from carrying the ball fiercely.
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Frank Tolbert
Fort Worth
Tex
Star-Telegram
Mose Simms
St. Mary's
Mose
Brooklyn
Dodger
Leo Durocher
Philadelphia
Abe Lincoln
Hot Potato Hamlin
Havana
Jaime Marino
Cuban National Sports Department
Larry MacPhail
Cuba
Durocher
Billy Southworth
MacPhail
Miami University of Oxford
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Miami
Hanover
Kula
Fordham
Odds and Some Ends
Peter Reiser, age 21, becomes the youngest National League batting champion in history, edging Ty Cobb for comparison as Cobb first won the AL title. The Long Island Indians open their home season tomorrow with Jim Thorpe on hand to lead an authentic Indian atmosphere Benny Ba-
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Peter Reiser
Ty Cobb
Long Island Indians
Jim Thorpe
Benny Ba
Banquet Speaker at Washington and Lee Headed by Coach Smith
Mr. Smith the head coach of the Generals at Washington and Lee University in Lexington is to speak at the annual goodwill banquet for Handley and Martinsburg high football squads. The event occurs November 13 in West Virginia. Smith, a former All American quarterback at Alabama and ex Redskins player, joined W L as assistant coach in 1939. This marks his first year as head coach.
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Alabama
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Generals
Prelims Produce Just Few Gasps
In New York on September 27 a batch of season opening preliminaries produced few surprises. Sewanee upset Washington and Lee 20 to 19 with Earl Bearden steering the attack and kicking the decisive extra point. Georgetown beat Mississippi 16 to 6, and Iowa State overcame Denver 7 to 6.
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Washington and Lee
Generals
Earl Bearden
Bearden
Frank Walker
Georgetown
Mississippi
Iowa State
Denver
Merle Hapes
Junie Hovits
Company
Hoyas
Major League Standings and Results Summary
American League results show New York 4 to 1 over Washington and St Louis 6 to 2 over Cleveland. Detroit 4 Chicago 3 in listed games. National League notes Cincinnati 4 Pittsburgh 3 as the only game. Prospects include several today’s pitchers matchups across both leagues.
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Washington
St. Louis
Cleveland
Detroit
Chicago
W. L. Pet
Boston
Philadelphia
Rigney
Rowe
Smith
Niggeling
Harris
Wolff
Masterson
Gomez
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
W. L. Pet. GB
Brooklyn
Sacco
Lanier
Errickson
Koslo
Tobin
Aete Sokane
Melton
Pman
Riddle
Clemenson
Odds And Ends Remain After Busy Baseball Season
Baseball’s final weekend before the World Series leaves several items unsettled. Dolph Camilli seeks his 35th homer to tie a Brooklyn record. Pete Reiser aims for hits and a possible slam. Bob Feller closes with a 25th win. Yankees reach 101 victories as Chanler and Russo thrive in prep for the Series.
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New York Yankees
Dodgers
Brooklyn
Reiser
Dolph Camilli
Babe Herman
Pete Reiser
Bob Feller
St. Louis Browns
Cleveland
Browns
Indians
Chicago
Detroit
Tigers
White Sox
Washington Senators
Spud Chandler
Marius Russo
Yanks
Cincinnati Reds
Pittsburgh Pirates
Redsox to Host Doubleheader in Tri-County Series
Abner Johnsons Redsox, trailing two games to none in a best of five series with Front Royal, host Warren County in a doubleheader tomorrow at 3 30. Lefties Hornshell and Buckner duel after Hornshell won 7 1 in the first meeting. Park game at 1 30 features Joe Swanson vs Pinky Sheetz on the mound.
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Redsox
Front Royal
Warren County
Hornshell
Remount
Buckner
Boyce
Joe Swanson
Pinky Sheetz
Nurses Continue Unbeaten Path in Meet Results
Nurses remained undefeated as they defeated J W C Star 3 to 0 and posted top marks. Republic beat Cadillac 2 to 1 with Imperial 2, Bell Clothes 1, and W Woolen led in scoring. High individual game went to Cunningham of Imperial with 125, while Pugh of Republic and Allen of Cadillac posted 121 and 118. High individual set honors went to Cunningham 331, Coontz 327, Carsbaden 317. Republic led in high team game with 540, Imperial 527, Bell Clothes 508. High total pinfall: Republic 1492, Imperial 1484, Bell Clothes 1455.
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Pugh
Republic
Allen
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Coontz
Carsbaden
Bell Clothes
Bobcats Fall to Strasburg in 18-0 Shutout
In Strasburg Virginia on September 27 Berryville Bobcats lost 18 to 0 after a first minute Strasburg touchdown. Strasburg added two late scores while Berryville despite nine first downs could not finish drives. Standouts include Horan with a 35 yard interception return and Smith with a 78 yard TD reception.
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Cats
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Dick Horan
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Stars shine in doubleheader sweep across league
Yesterday's Stars by the Associated Press highlights Spud Chandler and Marius Russo of the Yankees tossing three hit games to sweep the Senators in a doubleheader. John Vander Meer and Al Benton delivered solid outings for Reds and Tigers. Glen McQuillen and Bob Feller combined for a dramatic 10 inning win for the Browns and Indians, with Feller tossing a one hitter in the nightcap for his 25th win.
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Associated Press
Spud Chandler
Marius Russo
Yankees
Senators
John Vander Meer
Reds
Pirates
al Benton
Tigers
White Sox
Glen McQuillen
Browns
Bob Feller
Indians
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Feller
Little Traveling To Be Done By World Series Teams
Brooklyn Dodgers clinch the National League pennant and the World Series schedule is announced by Commissioner Lan dis. The series will be played with minimal travel between Yankee Stadium and Ebbets Field from October 1 to October 8, with a one day intermission after the sixth game for ticket distribution. All games start at 1 30 P.M. EST.
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New York
Brooklyn Dodgers
Kenesaw M. Landis
Yankee Stadium
Ebbets Field
A Home Newspaper Devoted to Community Interests
This brief item presents a community newspaper focused on local affairs, housing, and neighborhood events. It emphasizes local news coverage, practical tips for households, and community engagement initiatives.
Nova May Survive Beating But Many Are Dubious
By Gayle Talbot in New York on September 27 an analysis of the Lou Nova versus Joe Louis title bout at Polo Grounds focuses on referees and nerves. Nova must endure a brutal early assault to counterattack as promoter and manager seek a blood-friendly official. If rain delays the World Series adds further tension to the big fight night.
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New York
Lou Nova
Polo Grounds
Joe Louis
Nova
Louis
Ray Carlen
Novas
Athletic Commission
Henry Armstrong
Mike Jacobs
Safety Picture For OOF Meeting At Madison Lodge
At Madison Lodge No 6 IOOF meeting on Monday night Sept 29 at 8 o'clock a sound slide film Are Four Feet Killing You will be shown. The event is organized with Winchester Junior Board of Trade and the Police Department and focuses on safety with readings at Hari ley Library. George Jones will present after addressing the National Safety Council in Los Angeles. Refreshments follow and a prize fight radio will be available. Halsey T. Green Noble Grand will preside. All members urged to attend.
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Winchester Junior Board of Trade
Police Department
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