Sherman Bearcats backfield fuels state title bid
Sherman High mounts a potent scoring attack led by Howard Rodgers and Pete Odom, totaling 144 points in 336 minutes, with Ben Reid out injured but potentially returning. The Bearcats average near 180 pounds across the line and aim to extend a storied football tradition as district play proceeds.
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Sherman
Howard Rodgers
Pete Odom
Pest Welch
Ed Carraway
Sherman High
Bearcats
North Texas
Odom
Jack Rabbit
Rodgers
Ben Reid
J. B. Head
Reid
Lloyd Baxter
Floyd Hardy
Phil Crosby
Baxter
Harmon Dominates as All-America Candidate Shines
Thomas Dudley Harmon of Michigan overwhelmed Penn and Michigan State rivals with a standout performance. He scored a TD, passed for another, kicked extra points, and totaled about 150 rushing yards plus 50 receiving yards, outpacing Penn’s Frank Reagan. Other stars noted include Kimbrough and Thomason for Texas A and M, with several top backs and linemen from Notre Dame, Stanford, and Georgia Tech highlighted for week two heroics.
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Herb Barker
New York
Jack Crain
Texas
Frank Reagan
Penn
Paul Christman
Missouri
Thomas Dudley Harmon
Michigan
Gary iIad
Thunderbolt
Harmon
Reagan
Christman
Nebraska
Bob Steuber
Harry Hopp
Hopp
Herman Rohrig
Arkansas
Rice
T. A. Weems
Norman Standice
Stanford
California
Frankie Albert
Trojans
Dean McAdams
Washington Star
Jack McQuary
George Franck
Minnesota
Iowa
Steve Juz
Jacobs and Martin
Oklahoma
Pugh Texas A
M. Layden
Rose Bowl politics shift to closed corporation
Chicago columnist Henry McLemore reports on Pacific Coast Conference pressure to make the Rose Bowl a closed affair with a Big Ten opponent. He notes coast votes, NCAA rules, and the possible impact on intercollegiate football’s prestige and finances as the year 1942 nears.
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Henry McLemore
Chicago
Pacific Coast Conference
Gold West
Edwin Atherton
Army
Navy
Notre Dame
Big Ten
Big Nine
Southeastern
Southwestern
Dixie
Southwest
Northwestern
Illinois
Michigan
Pasadena
Mid-West
Far West
Sugar Bowl Guess Involves Aggies And Volunteers
New Orleans sports chatter centers on a Sugar Bowl pairing of Texas A&M and Tennessee as the likely outcome. Major Bob Neyland would need to approve the contract promptly. Joe McCarthy, at Fort Erie, blames himself for the Yankees collapse. Vitt’s departure stirs talk of replacement among Harris Sewell and Peckinpaugh.
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Eddie Brietz
New York
New Orleans
Texas Aggies
Tennessee
Maj
Bob Neyland
Joe McCarthy
Fort Erie
Ont
Yankees
Vitt
Harris, Sewell and Peckinpaugh
Swashbuckling Danny McShain Heads to Arena Fight
Danny McShain, owner of the handsome mug pictured, visits to entertain fans Friday night against tough Chuck Powell a relentless ex army sergeant who has raised a wave of terror in grappledom. McShain is a long-time friend of promoter Dutch Mantell who lies injured in Northwest Texas Hospital.
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Danny McShain
Chuck Powell
McShain
Dutch Mantell
Northwest Texas Hospital
Press Boxing BILL BRITTON
A local club meeting ends a summer of fines with a chicken dinner at Mom Madsen's as the press box crew and officials reconcile. Walter Sikes closes River Drive Golf Course after 14 years of operation, citing long tenure and future plans.
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Gold Box
Ball Club
Mom Madsen
Rubber Jonnard
Press Box
Bob Seeds
Neal Rabe
Jerry Malin
Vincent Lockhart
Walter Sikes
River Drive
Sikes
Maverick 110 Pound Eleven Dominates Horace Mann 40 to 0
The Maverick Club 110 pound football team overwhelmed Horace Mann 40 to 0 as Norwood and Wilson led scoring with four and two touchdowns respectively and Sharp and Miller adding points. The defense held Horace Mann to no first downs while Mavericks gained 13.
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Maverick
Horace Mann
Dad Norwood
Donald Wilson
Norwood
Wilson
Sharp
Miller
Mavericks
Horace Man
Termite Scam Nets Miami Man Forty Bucks
In Miami Florida a man named M C Mann paid a suspected termite inspector 40 after a woman sought to buy his house. The supposed inspector spent time under the house then vanished, taking the payment with him as the buyer and exploiter disappeared. The incident ends without further details.
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Miami
Fila
M. C. Mann
Mann
Notre Dame hailed as top team under Layden by Detroit News
Detroit News writer H. G. Gassinger lauds Notre Dame as possibly the best program Elmer Layden has developed. The piece notes Ohio State’s respect for Carl Snavely as a notably capable quarterback.
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H. G. Gassinger
Detroit News
Notre Dame
Elmer Layden
Layden
Ohio State
Carl Snavely
Robrahn fires 536 for Texas Alleys in win over Pioneer Pharmacy
Charley Robrahn rolled a 536 series at Texas Alleys to lead the scoring in a night that saw the Anchorman for Texas Alleys post games of 179 177 and 180 as his team defeated Pioneer Pharmacy.
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Louie
Barnabe
Barney
National Shirt Shop
Talkington Service
Ida Thornton
Tenth Street Drug
Hollywood Dreas Shop
Miller Mid LT
Ayers
Seely
Nail Shirt Shop
Gilbert Ly
Gellinger Tees
Ausmus Atten
Lal
Barnabel Peneeee Am
Dowell Eeneeerense
Sullivan
Zeigler
Blind ’ A
Rude Ones
Eos
Blackstone Cleaners Mireau
McParland Santteere
McLaintte
Paulk Xe
Eb Ettereneree
Neely
Maxor Cree
Beadle
Henson
Pavillard
Blanchard Eee
Gaddie See
EMS
Simmons
Logan
Boyd
Martin
Twigg St
Pioneer Pharmacy
Schnoke
Borden
Arnberg
Blinders
Texas
Reinhert Eovenee
Woodring
Charley Robrahn
Robrahn
HERRING HOTEL Amarillo offers limited enrollment terms
Complete information on tuition terms and enrollment must be obtained by contacting R. F. Blaine authorized representative at Herring Hotel in Amarillo before November 5. Readiness and prompt action urged with no delay.
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R. F. Blaine
Herring Hotel
Amarillo
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Peoria, Ill
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Kansas City, MO
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H. C. Vincent
Amarillo, Texas
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Crossett Vesnere
Ae Furr Food Myrick
Bill Britton
Walter
Hap Johnson
Sunset Stables
Capitol Theater
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Pete Smith
Amarillo Laundry
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Maloney Os
Gary Rey
Anona Amiiton Sone
Deadwiley
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Mann Maenn
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Sean Stideer
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Hill
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Dickson Cated
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Dickerson
Patterson Maltaberger
Montgomery
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Reed
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Everest
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Fulks
Tucker
McDonnell
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Reams
Coker
Robinson
Owl
San Jose State
Glenmore Distilleries CO. Incorporated
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Kentucky
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Denver
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Lawrenceburg, Spa
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