Baylor Bears Defy Experts With Undefeated Run
Baylor University earns praise as the Southwest’s hottest team after an upset win over Texas Christian. Coach Morley Jennings calls his squad the finest they’ve had, while star Bill Patterson leads a high scoring, versatile attack. Schedules loom on Texas and conference rivals as Baylor challenges for glory.
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Texas Christian
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Rams
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Frank Huessner
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Pasadena
Rose Bowl
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Centenary
Shreveport
Seven Texas teams vie for 1937 league crown after strong weekend
Seven teams emerge as favorites in the Texas Interscholastic League race after decisive victories. Longview overwhelmed Sunset 31 to 6, Conroe beat San Jacinto 13 to 12, Stephenville edged Big Spring 13 to 12, Temple won 42 to 0 at Hillsboro, Port Arthur blasted Amarillo 33 to 0 and Goose Creek 44 to 0, Highland Park routed Garland 61 to 6. Corpus Christi was idle.
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H. V. Robertson & Co Accountants and Auditors
H V Robertson and Co accountants and auditors advertise tax counseling and bookkeeping services from their office in the Oliver Eakie Building with a phone contact 2203.
Clovis Boxers Spark First Night of AAU Tourney
A near capacity Armory crowd watched 16 amateur bouts on night one with five states represented. Highlights include Sherwood Speegle stopping Allen Hoover in the second round and multiple decisions and technical knockouts as semi finals set for tonight.
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Allen Hoover
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Texas
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el Paso
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Albuquerque
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Lubbock
Harold Carpenter
Lariat
Tex
Andy Purcella
Roswell
Harry Bradley
Littlefield
Dennis Kamacho
Benny Moore
Shamrock
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Sterling
Colo
Tommy Haralson
Ft. Sumner
N. M
Joe Bedinger
Portales
Carl Hawkins
Grady
Dudley Stout
Plainview
John Fryar
Bellview
Haye
Fred Bolton
Laria
Faculty Ties Engineers on College Grid
The Amarillo College Faculty and the College Engineers football teams tied 6 to 6 in the seventh intra mural game amid windy conditions. Woodrow Toombs scored for the Engineers. Paul Ellis for the Faculty. Pre-Lawyers lead with two wins, others tied for second. officials listed.
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van Bates
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David Haymes
Harold McSwain
ACT
Frank Webb
D. C
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Tom Armstrong
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H. L. Robinson
Orville Jordan
Jim Pikeee
Paul Franklin
J. B. Raffkind
John Stinson
Jimmy Daley
Jim Rogers
Virgil Frashier
R. P. Carter
Harvey Larson
Reed
Harvey Helton
Lawrence Beyer
Cerfect Is Word For Prep Grid Ace
Chicago story profiles Wild Bill De Correvont a 17 year old Austin High School star who has scored 156 points in five games this season including 25 touchdowns and six extra points to break Chicago single season scoring record. He has set all time Austin scoring marks and scored in every league game with many runs over 50 yards.
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de Correvont
Austin High School
de Correvon
Austin
First Piano Invented by Cristofori in 1709
The first real piano was developed in 1709 by Italian Bartolommeo Cristofori who devised a hammer system that struck strings to produce rich tones.
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Gridiron Spotlight Shifts to Notre Dame vs Pittsburgh
The No. 1 weekend showcase features Notre Dame in South Bend clashing with Pittsburgh as Cal, Baylor, Colorado, Alabama, Lafayette and other top programs prepare for key midseason tests. Fordham, Yale, Dartmouth, and others also arrange notable meetings as conference battles loom nationwide.
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U.P
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Pittsburgh
Panthers
Carnegie Tech
Illinois
California
Pacific Coast
Washington
Baylor
Southwest
Texas
Colorado
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Montana
Gonzaga
Rocky Mountain
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San Jose State
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Tulane
Lafayette
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Yale
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Brown
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Villanova
Marquette
Holy Cross
Colgate
Temple
Michigan State
Duke
Wake Forest
Nebraska
Oklahoma
Kansas
Maverick Club Moves Out While Preparing New Quarters
The Maverick Club winds down operations to relocate its facilities, promising to stay active during rebuilding. Football and tumbling practice continue. 13 November features a game with Adrian, then Amarillo return. Halloween party draws 93 prizes and strong costumes.
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Cameras change college football long after the 1937 era
Henry McLemore writes from Horsefoot Nebraska on how improved camera technology records full games from kickoff to goal. Coaches study films to critique every move, forcing players to maintain top speed for 60 minutes, with little chance of loafing.
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United Press
Horsefoot
Neb
U.P
Upper Georgia School of Optometry
Optometry Owls
Upper Georgia Optometry
Budge's brother Lloyd shines at Miami-Biltmore Tennis
A sports roundup notes Lloyd Budge joining Don Budge as new tennis pro at the Miami-Biltmore Country Club. The item also mentions Baltimore's lack of a fight club since Carlin's Park fire, Bronko Nagurski wrestling in New York, and various oddities from college and pro sports circles.
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Hippodrome
Ray Larson
University of Detroit
W. 49Th Street
Jacobs
Georgia
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Arkansas
Minnesota
Max Schmeling
Joe Judge
Washington
Georgetown University
Gehringer Named American League's Most Valuable Player
Charley Gehringer of the Detroit Tigers was named the American League MVP by the Baseball Writers Association of America. Joe DiMaggio finished a close second, Hank Greenberg third, and Lou Gehrig fourth. Gehringer led with six firsts and two seconds. DiMaggio had two firsts and six seconds.
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Benny Frey Found Dead At Sister's Farm Home
Benny Frey, 31, former Cincinnati Reds pitcher seeking retirement after a move to the minors, was found dead in a locked car at his sister’s farm home near Jackson Michigan. Coroner James B. Meads ruled death as carbon monoxide poisoning with a rubber hose connected to the exhaust. Friends said he had been despondent recently.
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Mich
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Cincinnati Reds
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James B. Meads
Frey
British sports figures plan tours and title bids
British Isles, Walter Hagen and Joe Kirkwood plan a South Africa tour. A Washington party on November 6 will honor Walter Johnson on his 50th anniversary. Henry Armstrong expected to challenge Lou Ambers for the lightweight title. Reports say Joe Medwick may join the Giants, but details remain silent.
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Joe Kirkwood
South Africa
Washington
Walter Johnson
Henry Armstrong
Lou Ambers
Joe Medwick
Giants
Big Brawl at National Guard Arena Featured Wrestlers
Sailor Tex Watkins will face Bouncing Bob Cummings in the main event at the National Guard Armory Thursday night. Frankenstein Wolff battles Cyclone Mackey in the semi final. Otto Von Ludwig debuts against John Nemaair in the curtain-raiser. Admittance cards available at City Drug Store 617 Polk Street.
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Post
Bob Cummings
California
National Guard Armory
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Cyclone Mackey
Otto von Ludwig
John Nemaair
Polk Street
Horned Frogs Enjoy Light Practice After Waco Defeat
Fort Worth reports the TCU Horned Frogs rebounding from a tough loss at Waco with a light, stress free practice. The session focused on touch drill and left players in high spirits, finishing earlier than usual.
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Waco
Frey Leaves Reds After Declining Form and Retirement Request
Disconsolate over failure to regain form, Frey asked for voluntary retirement after being ordered to Nashville by the Reds. A righthander, his best season was 1936 with 10 wins in 13 innings. He joined the Reds in 1929 after time with Toledo and Nashville. Also note: wild game rising in Kruger game preserve in South Africa.
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Frey
Toledo
Kruger
South Africa
Goodman Faces Schumacher For Mexican Open Final
Johnny Goodman of Omaha the U S amateur champion meets Don Schumacher of Dallas in the 36 hole final for the Mexican open title in Mexico City. Schumacher advanced by beating Blaine McNutt 10 and 9 in the semi final. Goodman beat Ed Appold 9 and 8 in their semifinal.
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Neb
U. S
Don Schumacher
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Tex
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Ed Appold
Detroit
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Schumacher
Blaine McNutt
Peggy Chandler
Mary Caruthers
Chandler
Mark McGrary
Florida
Carruthers
William Finley
Zoak tablets promise vigor for men over forty
A patent style ad claims men past 40 regain vigor after one month on Zoak tablets. It touts a newly discovered gland activator, says no Nux Vernica or harmful drugs, and notes doctors across regions prescribe it. Fox Drug Stores sells it with a free physician booklet.
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Zoak CO
45Th St
New York
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