Mitch’s Musings on Chicago Football Exit and Big Ten Ties
Mitch’s Musings notes University of Chicago president Robert M. Hutchins and the athletic board favor dropping intercollegiate football while staying in the Big Ten in other sports. The piece argues the Big Ten will not accept such action and reflects on Chicago’s historic role and football scheduling norms.
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Robert M. Hutchins
University of Chicago
Athletic Board
Big Ten
Chicago
Maroons
The
Amos Alonzo Stagg
University Board of Trustees
Wisconsin
Oberlin College
Wabash
Michigan
Ohio State
Illinois
Harvard
Virginia
Beloit College
Purdue
Indiana
John L. Griffith
Stagg
George Huff
Fielding Wost
Clark Shaughnessy
T. Nelson Metcalfe
Shaughnessy
Robert Maynard Hutchins
Harold H. Swift
Chicago Drops Intercollegiate Football from Big Ten
The University of Chicago announces withdrawal from intercollegiate football after a poor 1947 season, ending its 47 year Big Ten affiliation. The move may affect future conference scheduling and championship prospects.
Dimaggio Returns in May as Yanks Open Season
The 1937 baseball season began with the Yankees facing Washington on April 20 in New York. Joe DiMaggio appeared for the first time that season on May 1 at New York, marking his return after an early absence. The column also notes management changes and debates over conference eligibility, including Stanley Harris becoming Washington manager in 1935, succeeding Joe Cronin.
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Joe DiMaggio
Yankees
Washington
New York
DiMaggio
Stanley
Bucky” Harris
Washington Senators
Joe Cronin
Boston Red Sox
Tulane backfield shuffles as Glass out for Sugar Bowl
Mc Nette Butler, former second stringer, played left half back for Tulane in place of injured Bob Glass of Massillon Ohio. Doctors said Glass and Bob Kellogg may not be fit for the Sugar Bowl against Texas A and M. Tulane plans rough scrimmage Saturday.
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NEW Orleans
U.P
McNette Butler
Tulane
Bob Glass
Massillon
Glass
Bob Kellogg
Texas A. & M
Sabra Armstrong Ill in Elyria After Relapse
Mrs. Sabra Armstrong III, daughter of Herb Armstrong, teaching in Elyria schools, was called from her apartment Friday morning due to serious illness after an operation last week. A relapse Thursday prompted a consultation while word this morning said she had shown some improvement.
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Herb Armstrong
Elyria
Miss Sabra
Miss Armstrong
Christmas Gift List Snags Ohio Sports Celebrities
Scribes gift list salutes Buckeye stars and teams with playful roasts and requests. Items include William Walters as outstanding performer, Buckeyes, Indians, Reds, and college squads teased for future seasons and fan infrastructure upgrades. Strong names: Walters Lombardi Sarkkinen Feller Spear Brown., etc.
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William Henry
Bucky) Walters
Cincinnati Reds
Signor
Ernie
Swan Dive
Williams Wins RBI Crown In Debut AL Season
Ted Williams of the Boston Red Sox led the American League with 145 RBIs in 149 games, 44 doubles, 11 triples and 31 homers, finishing seventh in batting at .327. Joe DiMaggio was second with 126 RBIs in 29 fewer games.
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NEW York
U.P
Ted Williams
Boston Red Sox
Williams
Babe Ruth
R.B.I
Athletics
Hank Greenberg
Tigers
Joe Gordon
Yankees
Gerald Walker
White Sox
Washington
Plains at Ames Bern Boys Basketball Tonight
The Plains and Ames Bern teams clash at Amesville gym with a preliminary girls game at 7 30. Referee Jack Gorham will officiate both games.
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Plains
Ames-Bern
Amesville
Jack Gorham
College basketball scores roundup and high school results
College games featured Michigan beaten by Tulane 63 to 22 and Purdue 38 Washington State 26. St Josephs 46 Xavier 40. Ohio opponents include Bowling Green 44 and 81 for Lawrence Tech. High school showdowns include Cleveland Show 46 Akron Garfield 36 and Marion Harding 36 Galion 22.
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Michigan
Tulane
Wooster
Defiance
St. John's
Dayton
Akron
Ohto Wesleyan
Purdue
Washington State
de Sales
Alma
Brooklyn Poly
McGill
ST. Joseph’s
Xavier
Duquesne
Marquette
St. Francis
Marshall
Missouri
St. Louis
Oklahoma A. & M
Loyola
Bowling Green
Lawrence Tech
Ohio
Cleveland Show
Garfield
Marion Harding
Galion
Fremont Ross
Elyria
Circleville
Troy
Bexley
Grove City
Miamisburg
Coldwater
Toledo Central
Perrysburg
Cincinnati Woodward
Withrow
Cincinnati
Walnut Hills
Western Hills
Findlay
Lima South
New Philadelphia
Xenia
Huntington
W. Va
St. Joseph
Zanesville St. Thomas
Wellsville
Midland
Three Buckeye Veterans Back Three Are Out
The Ohio State basketball team gains three players and loses three. Captain Bob Lynch returns to strengthen the lineup along with John Schick Bill Sattler rejoining after academic issues. Coach Harold Olson can field an experienced five with Schick Mickelson at forwards Sattler at center and Lynch and Dawson as guards.
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Columbus
Ohio State
Bob Lynch
John Schick
Bill Sattler
Harold Olson
Schick
Gil Mickelson
Sattler
Lynch
Jack Dawson
Pitt Faces Uncertain Big Ten Prospects After Chicago Exit
Pitt officials declined to comment as Chicago freed itself from the Big Ten. Chancellor Bowman noted Pitt has moved toward mid western scheduling and could be drawn into closer relations with midwestern schools if Chicago withdraws.
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Pittsburgh
U.P
University of Pittsburgh
University of Chicago
Pitt
John G. Bowman
University
Mid-West
Chicago
University of Missouri
Special Services for Churches Are Planned
Sunday School children at Methodist and Church of Christ will receive Christmas treats and hear carols. Methodist Church services include a 9 30 Sunday School, Christmas anthem, Santa visit, and a pageant Christ Pathway to Peace. Church of Christ holds 9 a m Bible School, Communion, and a Christmas program led by Rev Martin on The Crowded Out Christ with a White Gift Offering planned.
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Church of Christ
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Christ
Webfeet Cagers Need Long Beds in NYC Stay
Oregon's national champions visited Long Island at Madison Square Garden and required extra length beds in their hotel rooms for Archie Marshik Hank Anderson 6 feet 7 Bill Borcher 6 feet 5 and John Dick 6 feet 4 due to long night train travel causing discomfort.
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Oregon
Long Island
Madison Square Garden
Archie Marshik
Hank Anderson
Bill Borcher
John Dick
Shade versus Troy Clash Tonight for Athens County Title
The undefeated Shade and Troy meet at Shade tonight in a pivotal league game that could decide the circuit title. Both squads beat the same opponents, with Troy edging Ames Bern and Shade edging Amesville by slim margins, and both defeating Waterloo by wide margins. A reserves game precedes at 7 30.
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Troy
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Badgers and Maroons Eye Upsets in Big Ten Race
Chicago and Wisconsin boast height and depth as they pursue surprise outcomes in the Big Ten basketball campaign. The Maroons rely on a five-man, six-foot-four nucleus with scoring guards while the Badgers count on returning veterans and centers Englund and Timmerman to power the offense and tighten defense.
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Andy Smith
Gene Englund
Don Timmerman
Richardson
Lounsbury
Nels Norgren
Paul Zimmerman
Jack Fons
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Jim Charlton
Alf Norling
Smith
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Santa Arrives by Fire Truck at Glouster Depot Square
A large crowd welcomed Santa as he arrived by fire truck at Glouster Depot Square. The high school band directed by Ruth Cohn performed carols, Kiwanis members led singing, and children received treats in the New York Central Station freight room. The evening closed with Auld Lang Syne and community carol singing, highlighting a successful Christmas event.
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Free Christmas Show for Glouster Children
Louis A. Martin of the Glouster Amusement Corporation announces a free Palace Theater matinee Saturday at 2 pm for all local children from first through eighth grade. Free candy will be offered and additional showings will follow if crowds exceed seating.
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Glouster
Louis A. Martin
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Palace Theater
Trimble GLOUSTER-Trimble Church announces services
The Trimble GLOUSTER-Trimble Church of Christ on West Side posts a 9:15 a.m. Bible study with devotion at 10:15 a.m. and Communion. Evangelist Tom Butterfield of McConnelsville preaches at 2:30 p.m. Bible study resumes at 7:00 p.m. All Bible School children should attend at 9:15 a.m.
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McConnelsville
Glouster Stores To Close Late Saturday
Glouster stores will close from 9 p m Saturday to 7 30 a m Tuesday to allow proprietors and clerks to observe Christmas Day. The post office stays closed Monday with limited lobby hours 10 a m to 12 30 p m for lock box owners. Mail will not be delivered or processed on routes during the closure.
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Glouster
Glouster Library Announces Weekend Closure
Glouster Library will close Saturday afternoon at 5 o'clock with Mrs Fred Brown the librarian announcing. The library remains shut until Tuesday December 26 opening at 1 pm.
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Glouster
Glouster Library
Fred Brown
Sabra Dunlap Fights Pneumonia With Slower Decline
Glouster news notes Sabra Jean Dunlap, daughter of Delmar and Mrs. Dunlap, is seriously ill with pneumonia. Her condition showed a slight improvement late last night.
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Glouster
Sabra Jean
Delmar Dunlap
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