Mitch’s Musings Sparked by Boxing and Football Rumors
The column weighs in on the Armstrong Garcia postponement and Henry's injury prospects. It notes Seabiscuit’s win over War Admiral, Michigan's Big Ten title hopes, Art Lewis with the Rams, Yankees’ Buck Newsom bid, and Buckeye-Northwestern prep as Wisconsin eyes Northwestern.
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Henry
Garcia
Armstrong
Lou Ambers
Ceferino
Ambers
Philipino Lad
Georgie Wolfe
Charley Kurtsinger
Seabiscuit
War Admiral
Wolfe
Michigan
Wolves
Minnesota
Ohio State
Northwestern
Bobcats Prep Defense for Miami in Homecoming Clash
Montgomery may be sidelined with a thigh injury as Ohio University coaches drill to stop Miami University ace Jerry Williams. Len Janiak and Ev Welch study punt placement to limit Williams, while Johnny Montgomery’s status remains uncertain for the Oxford game. Danny Risaliti and Chet Adams recover from injuries as the Bobcats continue contact practice.
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Don Peden
Frank Wilton
Miami University
Bobcats
Oxford
Redskins
Peden
Miami
Wayne
Cincinnati
Jerry Williams
Williams
Len Janiak
Ev Welch
Johnny Montgomery
Johnny
Montgomery
Danny Risaliti
Manna
Risaliti
Ohio Wesleyan
Chet Adams
Morris Harris Son Dies in Holzer Hospital
Morris Harris Son, 28, of Meigs County, died at Holzer Hospital on Tuesday from brain hemorrhage complications.
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Gallipolis
Morris Harrison
Meigs County
Holzer Hospital
Ohio hounds win pair of crowns at fox hunters trials
In the 19th annual Ohio State Fox Hunters Association field trials Black Stone owned by Ben Dial Wellston association president took first, Coshocton Dan owned by Jacob Francis Manchester second, Scott owned by J H Depue Spencer W Va third, and Hink owned by William Sapler Clarksburg W Va fourth. Cash and trophies awarded to winning owners.
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W. Va
Seabiscuit’s greatest race was at Saratoga says owner
Baltimore owner Charlie Howard recalls Seabiscuit’s sparking win at Saratoga two years ago in a claiming race against Treford. He notes the Biscuit’s heart and a notorious left knee, and adds Seabiscuit later earned 340000 for his new owner. He describes the Pimlico match race planning by Vanderbilt and Widener, and Samuel Riddle’s initial doubts.
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Baltimore
Charlie Howard
Seabiscuit
Howard
Biscuit
Saratoga
War Admiral
Treford
Wheatley Stable
Glasses
Alfred Vanderbilt
Pimlico
Samuel Riddle
Vanderbilt
Joseph Widener
Riddle
USC and Bears Toss-Up Showdown Looms
USC coach Howard Jones refashioned the Trojans with five weeks of new tricks leading to a five game win streak. They face California in a pivotal game that could shape a Rose Bowl bid as USC relies on aerial attack and a strong line to counter Cal's ground game. California barely beat Oregon State 13-7 while OSU earlier felled Cal, highlighting the parity ahead of the clash.
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Los Angeles
U.P
Howard Harding Jones
Southern California
Jones
California
USC
Alabama
St. Mary’s
Oregon
Trojans
Oregon State
Nevada football team scrambles after field and coach removal
The University of Nevada faced a chaotic start as the football squad, lacking a schedule, a coach, uniforms, and a practice field, prepared for a game against an independent Reno eleven of former college players. The regents canceled remaining varsity games after a petition calling for resignations, and equipment was borrowed from J. E. Martie who opposed the coach.
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Reno
Nev
U.P
University of Nevada
Board of Regents
Doug Dashiell
Duane Keller
J. E. Martie
Martie
University
Hostak Seeks Rematch After Krieger Defeat
Seattle report says Sally Krieger of New York defeated Al Hostak, dethroned middleweight champion, and plans for a rematch moved forward. Hostak, bruised from the Tuesday bout, expects to regain the title, noting he will adjust his strategy and avoid breaking his hands again. X rays revealed two broken metacarpal bones in his left hand. his right hand was damaged but unbroken.
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Seattle
Wash
U.P
Sally Krieger
New York
al Hostak
Krieger
Hostak
Attendance record at state likely to fall
Ohio State fans predict at least 55 000 in the Purdue game to push the 1938 home attendance toward 250 000 across the first four games. Michigan tally and Dad's Day add to the strong turnout as Vic Marino faces possible absence from the lineup.
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Columbus
U.P
Ohio State
Purdue
Michigan
Ohio
Illinois
Bucks
Wolverines
Vic Marino
Youngstown
Marino
From hitchhiker to law professor at UI Boise
Elmer Million, who arrived at the University of Oklahoma barefoot six years ago with his only shoes, is set to begin duties as a professor at the University of Idaho College of Law.
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Norman
Okla
Elmer Million
University of Oklahoma
University of Idaho School of Law
Revival services continue at Hysell Run
Revival services continue at Hysell Run with Miss Margaret Smith of Blacklick assisting. This evening there will be christenings of several infants.
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Pomeroy
Hysell Run
Margaret Smith
Blacklick
Rail time card details for multiple lines and schedules
The excerpt lists train services and timings for Baltimore and Ohio East and West Bound services with Diplomat and National Limited, Chesapeake and Ohio South and North bounds, and New York Central routes. It includes daily, daily except Sunday and Monday departures and arrivals with various times like 6:35 pm and 11:32 am, reflecting a dense timetable snapshot.
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Diplomat
National Limited
Chesapeake Or Ohio
NEW York Central
UTR
NEW York Central North
Dailwaye
Power style of offense reshapes Ohio high school football
Ohio scholastic coaches see a shift toward hard contact and power runs, with less double wing and spread. Key notes include dissenters Paul Brown and John Reed, plus observations from Roy Clymer and Charles Cartledge. Several undefeated teams loom as eight weekend drive brings tougher matchups. Canton Lehman upsets Columbus North 20–13 last week.
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U.P
Ohio
United Press
Paul Brown
Massillon
John Reed
Canton McKinley
Brown
Reed
Tigers
Bulldogs
Mike Hagely
Columbus North
Canton Lehman
Roy Clymer
Elyria
Charley Cartledge
Steubenville Wells
Toledo Central
Cleveland Cathedral Latin
Cleveland Rhodes
Greenfield McClain
Fostoria
Galion
Shelby
Portsmouth
Cincinnati
Roger Bacon
Forest
Bryan
Bellaire
Versailles
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Dayton Oakwood
van Wert
United
Troy
Sandusky
Toledo
Scott
Barberton
Bellevue
Wooster
Wapakoneta
Bowling Green
New Philadelphia
St. Mary’s
Alliance
Ironton
Galton
Marion
Steubenville
Defiance
Cincinnati Elder
Shaker Heights
Lehman Crew
Griffith asserts Minnesota football funds show no subsidy
Big Ten commissioner Maj. John L. Griffith argues against subsidies for athletics citing Minnesota's five year success and care in funding. He notes Minnesota's 1937 football receipts of 327211.24 with about 227000 spent on salaries, equipment, travel, facilities, and administration.
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Steve Snider
Chicago
John L. Griffith
Big Ten
Athletic Journal
Griffith
Minnesota
Bernie Bierman
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