Bradley Tech Edges West Texas State 52 49 in Peoria
Bradley Tech earns its sixth straight win over interregional opponents as Chris Hansen taps in a final minute tip in to defeat West Texas State 52 to 49 in Peoria. Ramsey led Bradley with 10 field goals and the halves were close as West Texas held a 32 31 edge at the break.
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Tilinots
Navy Seeks Texas College Athletes for Navy Program
Pete Cawthon says navy jobs for Texas college athletes after resigning Texas Tech coaching. In Washington he aids plans to enlarge navy athletics with 710 coaches and teachers, targeting former coaches and athletic graduates to be ranked as ensigns. The initiative follows talks in Detroit with Tom Hamilton and Rip Miller about assembling athletic leaders nationwide.
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Pete Cawthon
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Cawthon
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Tom Hamilton
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Rip Miller
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Detroit
Jimmy Johnston tops boxing rankings and college shakeups
In Hugh Fullerton Jr's sport roundup Jimmy Johnston lists Bob Pastor Abe Simon as top challengers to Joe Louis. The column also notes Big Ten and Southwest Conference realignments rumored with Nebraska Oklahoma and Colorado Denver in play.
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New York
Jimmy Johnston
Bob Pastor
Abe Simon
Johnston
Joe Louis
Jimmy
West
Nebraska
Oklahoma
Colorado
Denver
Kansas axes several sports and coach contract in Kansas action
The University of Kansas athletic board voted to discontinue baseball tennis golf and swimming as conference sports due to national emergency and financial constraints. The school did not renew the contract of Harry Lansing assistant football coach, with Kansas in the Big Six conference.
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Kas
University of Kansas
Harry Lansing
Kansas
Panhandle Outdoor Sportsmen to Meet at Amarillo Hotel
The Panhandle Outdoor Sportsmen Club will host a 6:30 p.m. meeting at the Amarillo Hotel featuring Jack Lamb's Alaska motion pictures and a discussion on a proposed universal hunting and fishing license for Texas Fifth Game District counties. Murrell Buckner Will Tucker and state legislators will attend as guests.
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Jack Lamb
Alaska
Panhandle
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Bill Howren
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Rice and Longhorns In Top Game Tonight
Unbeaten Rice Owls meet Texas Longhorns at the opening Southwest Conference basketball game. Rice is favored to win the 1942 championship. Texas fields a strong lineup led by Hargis Ritchey Sander Scudder Brahaney. Cross returns from a hip bruise for Rice.
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Hal Lambert
Jack Gray
Joe Louis Finishes Training for Baer Bout in New York Fight
Joe Louis winds up training for the heavyweight title defense against Buddy Baer in Greenwood Lake New York. He aims a 60 day defense to aid army relief, with bout profits and Louis purse around 140000 dollars going to the Navy Relief Society. Louis expresses interest in facing the Fed G Lesnevich winner at Madison Square Garden and responds to criticism from Black communities over the charity bout.
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Buddy Baer
Army
Navy Relief Society
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Mike Jacobs
Lou Nova
the Garden
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Nova
Lesnevich Louis
Navy Society
New York
Naval Relief Society
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NAVY
Los Angeles Open golf championship begins on four courses
The five day process to select the $10,000 Los Angeles Open champion started on four courses with 201 players including 94 pros and 72 amateurs competing for 93 spots in the 128 player field. The 72 hole event begins Friday morning. Johnny Bulla won $3,500 last year amid big names such as Hogan Nelson Snead Wood and Gheezi.
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Johnny Bulla
Chicago
Ben Hogan
Byron Nelson
Sammy Snead
Craig Wood
Vic Gheezi
National P. G
Tigers Ready for Grapefruit League Spring Start
Detroit Tigers prep for Lakeland conditioning Feb 22 with 30 exhibition games through April 12 against Cardinals Reds. Del Baker targets a blitz-start as other clubs watch from the tail of the Tiger. Lions coach notes Whizzer White’s pass reluctance amid a speed era. Jack Dempsey joins Uncle Sam’s forces seeking another Schmeling shot. Amarillo golf pros plot free lessons to boost public play. West Texas State Buffaloes slip on an off night. Yankees also stumble once.
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Syracuse Y Form Outlawed as Rule Changes Narrow Scrimmage
The NCAA rules committee banned the backward center idea from Syracuse, requiring centers to face the line of scrimmage. Minor changes limit delays from substitutions. offside penalties clarified. sleeper plays allowed. aims include honoring service players.
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Arix
Syracuse University
National Collegiate Athletic Association
Syracuse
Ossie Solem
Amos Alonzo Stagg
College of the Pacific
Walter Okeson
Lehigh University
Sooners Still Riled Over Tucker's Case
Oklahoma officials and students remain angered by Gerald Tucker eligibility ruling after Kansas beat Oklahoma 54 to 32 in Lawrence. President Brandt cites widespread urging to withdraw from the Big Six but promises no drastic action. Tucker, 19, from Winfield Kansas, had been ruled ineligible for not two full semesters since transferring from Kansas State College.
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Oklahoma
Gerald Tucker
Kansas
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Tucker
Joseph A. Brandt
Stenographers Sought for Washington Defense Posts
The United States Civil Service Commission invites stenographers to fill 60 Emergency period posts in Washington D C. Appointments begin immediately with no competitive exams and require presence by January 16. Salary 1440 annually. District quota must have 20 by January 14.
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D. C
United States Civil Service Commission
Tenth Civil Service District
Women stenographer openings with Defense Housing Commission
Qualified women stenographers are invited to apply for open positions. Applicants will be rated on training and experience and appointed immediately if qualified. Appointees will be registered with the Defense Housing Commission and assisted in obtaining living quarters in Washington. Rates range from 20 to 30 dollars monthly for single rooms and 30 to 40 dollars for double rooms. Report to the Civil Service Board promptly to fill quotas by the specified dates.
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Civil Service Board
T formation falls from grace as football strays from path
United Press reports the T formation failed to deliver in college and pro football this season as teams with skilled lines and smart backs could still win. Sutherland and Jones warned against overreliance on the system, noting success depended on material and coaching.
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Pete Metovic
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