Coaches Corner Reflects Weather Dampening Bears Redskins Tilt
The article notes a rain dampened Cotton Bowl crowd of about 15 878 for the Bears Redskins post season clash in Chicago. It contrasts the turnout with a 37 000 crowd for the Rice Colorado game on New Year’s Day and mentions players Whizzer White Ernie Lain and Sammy Baugh.
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Dallas
Texas Sun
Rice Owls
Colorado Buffaloes
Whizzer White
Ernie Lain
Redskins
Sammy Baugh
Fort Worth
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Um Cobb Golfing Tales In Santa Monica
Irvin Cobb hosts an afternoon on a High hill overlooking the Riviera layout. He recollects golf lore, jokes about traps, and yarns from Louisville to New Orleans while sipping Bourbon high balls in a lighthearted country-column style.
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Bobby Riggs Buoyed for Davis Cup Berth
Bobby Riggs, rising U S player from Chicago, clinches the Dixie tennis title with a straight set win over Warne Sabin. He advances toward Davis Cup tryouts saying they can hardly leave him off the team as preparations begin in Tampa.
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Hobby Riggs
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Gould Escapes Baer Clash In Braddock Farewell Bid
Former heavyweight Jimmy Braddock and Tommy Farr of Wales expected to sign spring return bout contracts after Braddock defeated Farr. Manager Joe Gould rejects a Braddock Baer match despite a prior agreement with promoter Mike Jacobs. Gould aims for a tune up against Louis’ camp after Mann, contending Braddock’s legs limit future fights and seeking gate or payoff leverage.
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Jimmy Braddock
Tommy Farr
Wales
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Maxie Baer
Mike Jacobs
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Natie Mann
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Baugh Drives Redskins Past Bears Amid Contract Talks
Sam Baugh, Cowboys star Samuel Adrian Baugh, dominates the Cotton Bowl as Washington defeats Chicago 13 to 0. He seeks a three year deal while playing through salary clashes with owner George Marshall, delivering a 48 yard kicking average and a touchdown pass to Wayne Millner. George Smith returns an interception 46 yards for the clinching score.
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Samuel Adrian Baugh
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Washington Redskins
George Marshall
Marshall
Washington
Chicago Bears
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Sweetwater Pigskin
Bears
Wayne Millner
Notre Dame
Chicago
George Smith
Rusky
California
Keith Molesworth
Bronko Nagurski
Glenn Cunningham Still Tops as All-America Track Star
New York reports Glenn Cunningham, the veteran distance runner and ex Kansas Cyclone, is named on Dan Ferris All-America track team for 158, edging Archie San Romani and others. The secretary treasurer cites Cunningham over San Romani in the mile, with Woodruff Lash Towns and Sefton among other standouts on both All-America and All-College lists.
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Archie San Romant
Kansas
San Romani
John Woodruff
Pittsburgh
Don Lash
Indiana
Georgia
Sefton
Feller Awaits 1988 Contract From Indians
Rob Feiler, Cleveland Indians star pitcher, waited near his farm for a revised 1988 contract from the American League club. He had returned the first contract with minor adjustments and announced yesterday he had reached terms, though he would not disclose details.
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Rob Feiler
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Tolley Looms As Walker Cup Threat
Cyril James Hastings Tolley, 42, has regained his 1929 putting touch and draws praise in Britain as a possible Walker Cup threat. Yet the Royal and Ancient rules bar selection committee members from playing, leaving Tolley unable to compete. The A and A faces two fixes: change the rules or Tolley resigns from the committee.
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Associated Press
Cyril James Hastings
Tolley
British Isles
Royal and Ancient Golf Association
Cyril James
Association
Baseball News Roundup From Sid Feder And Notes
Branch Rickey vowed to top any offer for Van Mungo to secure the Cardinals pennant. Jimmy McLarnin eyes a ring comeback as golf form holds, while Grover Cleveland Alexander is highlighted as baseball’s great bargain. U S golf leaders discuss field reductions for majors and Sam Snead contemplates winter circuit exit. Harry Danning seeks a 12500 pay jump from the Giants. A Dexiger attendance drop at Brooklyn prompts questions about market interest. In Florida, about 40 women golfers lead qualifiers for the championship of champions in Punta Gorda.
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Jimmy McLarnin
Grover Cleveland Alexander
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Sam Snead
West Virginia
Harry Danning
Giants
Punta Gorda
Fla
Kathryn Hemphill
Columbia
Patty Berg
Minnapolis
Baylor Bruins Defend Lead Against Ags
Baylor and Arkansas share the Southwest Conference lead as Baylor hosts Texas A&M in a key showdown. A&M, 2-1 in league play, hopes to break the tie while SMU climbs to third with a 41 to 20 win over A&M.
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Sonja Henie Still Thrives On Fame And Film
New York January reports Sonja Henie remains unchanged by fame and wealth. The 25 year old Norse skater and film star a five night Madison Square Garden stand opens tonight after touring Chicago Detroit Cleveland and New York since Christmas. She plans a Hollywood fourth picture earning about 200000 dollars. Her love of cinema and live shows outshines Olympics memories.
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Pasadena Open: Thomson Leads After Final Round
Sixty professionals and 20 amateurs tee off at Brookside Park for the Pasadena open final 18. Jimmy Thomson of Shawnee on the Delaware dominates with steady putting after rough start and leads a pack within reach of the $3,000 prize. Thomson closes with a string of three putts and begins to show his best form.
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Youngsters Enter First Intra-School Boxing Tournament
Amarillo begins its 1938 boxing with Thursday night first round elimination bouts. Coach T. H. Haynie confirms the intra-school tournament starts this week as about 50 boys compete amid hopes for Globe News District Golden Gloves on February 7 and 8.
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T. H. Haynie
Waner Tops Baseball Golfer in Sarasota Tourney
Paul Waner of Pittsburgh outfielder wins the Baseball Players Golf Tournament in Sarasota Florida defeating Jack Russell 6 and 5. His brother Joe Medwick also scores a 6 to 5 victory over Jerome Dean.
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Course record 64 powers comeback to lead tourney
The golfer posted a 29 on the back nine to seize the tournament lead, setting a new course record of 64 and an aggregate 206 as the event progressed.
Training Grinds Varied by Sport Says Grantland Rice
Grantland Rice argues conditioning varies by sport with each demanding its own grind. He cites football basketball and golf examples, recounts Joe McCarthy and John McGraw anecdotes, and notes ball players and golfers maintain fitness over long seasons and year rounds.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Grantland Rice
Fans Await Schedule of New Ball League
Corpus Christi reports the Texas Valley League an eight team circuit with Corpus Christi Brownsville McAllen Refugio Taft Laredo Harlingen and San Diego. Opening games set for April 14 featuring Corpus Christi at San Diego and three other matchups, with the season ending August 28.
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