Big Ten May Seek New Member
Chicago reports the Big Ten may invite Notre Dame, Nebraska, Michigan State, or Marquette as a new member as the conference weighs a merger with Chicago and Northwestern. The plan could cut membership to nine, with Northwestern undergraduate and Chicago postgraduate. Michigan State favored. Notre Dame, Nebraska, and Marquette noted as less likely.
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Big Ten
Hubbell
Ace OF Mound
Chicago
Notre Dame
Nebraska
Michigan State
Marquette
Western Athletic Conference
University of Chicago
Northwestern University
Northwestern
Big Six
Fielding H. Yost
Michigan
Knute K. Rockne
Rice Institute Picks Percy Arthur 1934 football captain
Percy Arthur of Houston was elected captain of the 1934 Rice Institute football team at the A Association grid party where 27 players earned 1933 season letters. Tom Murphy of Arkansas won the Houston Post trophy as the Southwe stern Conference's MVP. Arthur expressed hope to play again under coach Jack Meagher.
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Houston
Percy Arthur
Rice Institute
Tom Murphy
University of Arkansas
Houston Post
Southwe
Arthur
Jack Meagher
Fred Thomson
Meagher
Rice Owls
Razorbacks
Legionnaires Seek Clothes to Aid Needy in Amarillo
Amarillo Legionnaires ask residents to donate clothing, furniture, bedding, stoves and toys to help those in need. The Civil Works Administration would hire 25 workers for 90 days to renovate, distribute goods, and assist with pickups. Call 2-1506 to arrange drop off or collection.
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Amarillo Legionnaires
Community Service Committee
Hanson Post
Legion
Hitler Peace Pact Rumors Stir Paris Officials
Paris reports rumors of a five point German peace plan under Hitler gain credence as French officials refuse to deny them. The proposed terms include a 300000 strong conscript army and Germanys right to possess defensive weapons, with objections to Saar return and rearmament.
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Paris
Hitler
Germany
France
Saar Basin
Andre Francois-Poncet
Rar
Saar
George Rogers Again Wins Texas Archery Championship
Fort Worth archer George Rogers repeats as Texas archery champion for the second straight year, defending his title with top marks and confirming his dominance in statewide competition.
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George Rogers
Fort Worth
Texas
San Angelo Fans Travel To Support Bobcats In El Paso
San Angelo fans ride a Santa Fe special train 908 miles round trip to back the Bobcats, District 3 champions, facing Bowie High School Bears of El Paso, District 4 titlists, in El Paso Saturday. The 100-member band and pep squad are funded by the school and travel will include Big Spring en route.
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San Angelo
Dee
el Paso
West Texas
Santa Fe
Via
Alpine
Texas
San Angelo Bobcats
Bowie High School Bears
Ridor
Big Spring
Prentice Leads Optimism Over 1934 American Davis Cup
Henry McLemore reports Bernon S. Prentice touts bold American Davis Cup prospects for 1934. He cites doubles star pairing and candidates like Sidney Wood and Frank Shields, while critics question the plans and training at Prentice’s Court House club.
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Prentice
George Lott
John van Ryn
Sidney Wood
Frank Shield
Wood
Crawford
Shields
Mister Prentice
Court House
Potter County Finances Clarify First Half November Tax
County hopes to release a financial statement by Monday after collector Miss Jewell Davidson completes the first half November tax report, expected ready by Saturday. About $108,000 was collected in November, with Potter’s share dependent on the final tally. One large taxpayer delayed payment until January 1, affecting current collections and a big noteable to bank is due immediately.
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Potter County
Jewell Davidson
Major League Shifts Are Appeal to Fandom
Major league coaches and college heads face season end shakeups as several schools replace or consider changes. Notable targets include Notre Dame, Purdue, Yale, North Carolina, and Kentucky with speculation about Fritz Crisler and others amid ongoing coaching turmoil. Baseball moves abound as 18 players shuttle between clubs led by Boston Red Sox and Philadelphia Athletics in a tense winter market.
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New York
Carnegie Foundation
Texas A. & M
Lehigh
Dartmouth
Texas
Kentucky
Boston University
South Dakota
North Carolina
Auburn
Rice
Yale
New York University
Notre Dame
Indiana
Purdue
Missouri
Wisconsin
Middle West
Hank Anderson
Knute Rockne
Army
Noble Kizer
Reggie Root
Marvin Stevens
Eli
Harvard
Princeton
Fritz Crisler
Eddie Casey
Cornell
Pennsylvania
Gil Dobie
Harry Gamage
John J. McEwan
Holy Cross
Chet Wynne
Elmer Layden
Duquesne
E. C
Billy) Hayes
South Dakota State
T. C. Kasper
R. H. Threlfall
Charles
Chuck) Collins
University of California At Los Angeles
Bill Spaulding
C. W. Spears
Frank Carideo
Rice Institute
Jimmy Kitts
Jack Meagher
Howard Cann
John M. Harmon
George Kirkley
Chicago
New York Giants
Washington Senators
Chuck Klein
Phillies
Mark Koening
Harvey Hendrick
Ted Kleinhaas
Atlanta
Red Lucas
Wally Roettger
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
Tony Piet
Adam Comorsky
Baseball Mart
Boston Red Sox
Philadelphia Athletics
Chicago White Sox
Detroit Tigers
St. Louis Browns
Brooklyn Dodgers
Cincinnati Reds
Red Sox
Lefty Grove
Max Bishop
Athletics
White Sox
George Earnshaw
Rube Walberg
Sox
Wesley Ferrell
Willis Hudlin
Cleveland
Detroit
Tigers
Mickey Cochrane
A’s
Browns
Kasper Edges Petrolle In Glens Falls Show
Johnnie Kasper defeats Frankie Petrolle by points in Glens Falls New York, in a 8 round bout. The Chicago listing shows Freddie Miller overcoming Paul Dazzo in Cincinnati and Laddie Tonelli stopping Mickey O'Shea in Marseilles Alabama.
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Associated Press
Glenn Falls
N. Y
Johnnie Kasper
Burlington
Frankie Petrolle
Schenectady
Chicago
Freddie Miller
Cincinnati
Paul Dazzo
Laddie Tonelli
Marseilles
Mickey O'Shea
Convicted Texas Banker W. L. Smallwood Dies in Fort Worth
W. L. Smallwood, once chairman of the defunct Texas National Bank, who was convicted in federal court two years ago for the bank's failure, collapsed and died while entering a Fort Worth hospital to visit a friend.
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Fort Worth
W. L. Smallwood
Texas National Bank
Banquet To Honor New Aggie Coach
Fort Worth hosts a banquet tonight for Homer H. Norton recently named football coach at Texas A&M College. The event is sponsored by the Fort Worth A. and M. students club in his honor.
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Aggie
Fort Worth
Homer H. Norton
Texas A. & M. College
Wrestling Results From Various Cities Reported by United Press
In New York Jim Lendos of Greece defeated Cliff Olsen of Minnesota. Newark saw Ed Strangler Lewis of USA throw Wladek Zbyszko of Poland. Columbus recorded John Pesek of Nebraska over George McCloud of Ethio. Holyoke noted Gus Sonnenberg of Boston beat Bob McNoy of Cambridge. Boston results had Pat O Hara of Texas throwing Errl Thompkins of Boston. Oklahoma City crowned Hugh Nichols of Mexia Texas in the world light heavyweight claim as he defeated Alvin Britt of Kansas. Duke Ruppenthal of Milwaukee threw Benny Wilson of Brownwood Texas.
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United Press
New York
Jim Lendos
Greece
Cliff Olsen
Minnesota
Newark
N. J
Ed “Strangler” Lewis
Wladek Zbyszko
Poland
Columbus
Boston
Oklahoma City
Hugh Nichols
Mexia
Tex
Alvin Britt
Kansas
Duke Ruppenthal
Milwaukee
Benny Wilson
Brownwood
Hotel Men To Meet For NRA Discussion In Amarillo
Amarillo hotel operators will discuss an NRA hotel operating code at a 7:30 p.m. meeting tonight at the Capitol Hotel. James Selars of the Capitol Hotel, secretary of the local group, says J. W. Ross will preside as president of the Amarillo association. Beth Milton seeks divorce from Charles Spencer Belden alleging mental cruelty.
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Amarillo
NRA
Capitol Hotel
James Séliars
J. W. Ross
Follies
Los Angeles
Beth Milton
Charles Spencer Belden
Agua Caliente
Mexico
Charles, Jr
Notre Dame Gridders Work for Chicago Oil Firm Last Summer
Marchmont Schwartz Nordy Hofff man and Tom Conley are named as Notre Dame football players who worked for a Chicago oil company during the previous summer.
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Marchmont Schwartz
Nordy Hofffman
Tom Conley
Notre Dame
Chicago
Troop 12 To Stage Parent Night Play “Mac Decides”
Troop 12 known as the Pirates presents a one act play Mac Decides as part of its semi annual Parent Night program. The event includes Indian dancers scout games talks and demonstrations at 7 30 pm in the First Baptist Church basement.
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Boy Scout Troop 12
Mac
Dean Settle
First Baptist Church
Troop 12
Moose
Bud Wilbur
Jack Adkins, Jr
Joe Stevens
Tom Andrews
Bert Howell
T. J. Campbell
Pirates
Amarillo
Amarillo Area
Morris Sewell
Damon Blake
Fight Card Tomorrow Night Replete With Startling Gems
A boxing program at the National Guard Armory features Duff Stanley vs Paul Green in the main event. Semifinal stars Frankie Canton and Benny Breen clash after Magnolia Ace faces Canton, with Leo Stanley vs Charles Lyle and Kid Peschal vs Fd Zalakis on the prelims. Tickets are sold at City Drug Store and Maxor Drug.
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Duff
Wildcat Monte
Green
Stanley
Mauler
Frankie Canton
Magnolia Ace
Benny Breen
Oklahoma
Canton
Amarillo
Leo Stanley
Charles Lyle
Kid Peschal
Fd Zalakis
City Drug Store
Polk Street
Maxor Drug
Fisk
Grid Fatalities Reduced in 1933 Football Season
New York reports a United Press survey showing 1933 football deaths decreased from 1931 and 1992 highs. No varsity college players died directly or indirectly from the game. only two college freshmen died during scrimmages. A 13 year old girl, Wilma Kelly of Helena Montana, died from a broken nose after infection set in.
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New York
United Press
Wilma Kelly
Helena
Mont
Moran Kopecky bout tops Amarillo wrestling card
Interest runs high for tonight's National Guard Armory show featuring Moran versus Kopecky in a two of three falls main event with no time limit. Jack Van Bebber faces Dick Kanthe, Tremaine meets Heine, Lobo Brown opens with Charles Heard, and tickets are on sale at City Drug Store. The crowd expectation tops the past year, with strong fan support and local buildup.
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Sailor Moran
Joe Kopecky
Jack van Bebber
Dick Kanthe
Andy Tremaine
Tommy Heine
Lobo Brown
Charles Heard
Amarillo
Jack van Rebber
Detroit
Babe Didrikson Leads All-Americans Past Midwest All-Stars
Babe Didrikson and her All-Americans edged the Midwest All-Stars 27 to 25 in Kansas City. Didrikson contributed a forward appearance and one basket as the team secured a narrow victory.
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BABES
Kansas City
Mildred
Babe
Didrikson
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