Mustangs Aggies Set for Texas Gridiron Showdown
Southwest Conference title race hinges on the 1926 champion Mustangs and 1927 challenger Aggies meeting on Kyle Field in College Station. A 2:30 p.m. kickoff draws an estimated 15 000 to 18 000 fans as SMU seeks an undefeated league run and Texas A&M eyes a pivotal upset on home turf.
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Slattery Named Boston Braves Coach for Next Season
Boston announces Jack Slattery former major league catcher and Boston College coach will manage the Boston Braves next season. He succeeds Dave Bancroft who resigned after the season, as Judge Emil Fuchs, Braves president, stated.
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Frogs Stand Unscored In Conference Ahead of Arkansas Clash
Fort Worth November 3 The Texas Christian University Frogs boast of remaining unscored on in conference play as they prepare to meet Arkansas. Coach Bell and Kubale push the squad while Arkansas seeks revenge after last fall’s homecoming loss. TCU aims to stay above the Razorbacks in the race with health improving and few injuries expected for the Arkansas tilt.
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Rodeo Kings Crowned at Madison Square Garden
Lonnie Rooney of Ardmore Oklahoma won the world’s champion cowboy title at Madison Square Garden as Johnny Hines presented the Ken Maynard trophy. Miss Florence Hughes, also of Ardmore, received the Metro-Goldwyn Mayer trophy from Jack Dempsey for world’s champion cowgirl. Other winners included Smoky Snyder of Kimberly British Columbia in bare back broncho riding and Marie Gibson of Harve Montana in cowgirl bronc riding. Bob Crosby of Kenna New Hampshire captured the Roosevelt trophy in calf roping. Chester Byers of Oklahoma City retained his title in trick and fancy roping.
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Boxer Debut Hopes End After Texas Knockout
Former Center grid star Bob Newell, known for his college career, was knocked out in Texas during an attempted pro boxing debut. The setback ends his early bid to enter the professional ring.
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Star at Penn State Harry Wilson Leads Army Eleven
Harry Wilson, captain of the Army football team this year, was a star back at Penn State before entering West Point.
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Dallas to Use Akron Club as Farm Team in New Central League
Dallas announces plans to affiliate with Akron Ohio based club in the newly formed Central League as a farm system partner in a Texas League and Central League restructure.
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Sooners Ready for Dad's Day Celebration
Norman November 8 The Sooners prep for the Washington University clash at Owen Field with Bill Hamilton back from injury though Captain Granny Norris remains out. Coach Ad Lindsey refines aerial defense as potential backfield options include Mayhew Haskins Crider LeCrone and Mooney Drake Carman and others as reserves.
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Hook) McCullough
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