Dempsey Talks Fights and Football in Athens Visit
Grace McKee records Jack Dempsey's stop in Athens en route to New Haven. Dempsey predicts Louis over Lewis and Garcia over Armstrong, cites Army and Notre Dame as top teams, favors Army Navy, and backs the Yankees to stay supreme. He notes Reds potential if Vandy Grissom Derringer perform.
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Society
Jack Dempsey
Manassa Mauler
Athens
New Haven
W. Va
Grace
Hotel Berry
Joe Louis
John Henry Lewis
Garcia
Armstrong
Army
Panniless
Carnegie Tech
Panthers
Notre Dame
Layden
DiMag and Gehrig
Dempsey
Yankees
Cincinnati Reds
Vandy
Grissom
Derringer
Johnny Reis Tops Ohio College Scoring Lead
Johnny Reis, a standout sophomore halfback for Western Reserve, took sole possession of the state college scoring lead with 12 touchdowns and 72 points after a Red Cat victory over John Carroll. Boots Elkins added two TDs to lift his season total to 84 points, while Jack Morlock reached 67. Len Janiak fell to third as Ohio U and Dayton shut out the Bobcats. Jerry Williams moved to 70 points for Miami after scoring twice against Case.
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Columbus
Johnny Jes
Ohio
State College
Barberton Blazer
Western Reserve
John Carroll
Len Janiak
Ohio U
Bobcats
Dayton
Jerry Williams
Miami
Case
Marshall
Herd
Huntington
W. Va
Boots Elkins
Cincinnati
Jack Morlock
Bobcats Eye Buckeye Title With Marshall Showdown
Ohio University faces Marshall College in a climactic finale with a seven win two loss record possible and a share of the Buckeye title at stake. A win would also give the 11 senior players their first victory over Marshall as the series sits four wins apiece with four ties.
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Mitch
Don Peden
Ohio University
Bobcats
Sophs
Peden
Marshall College
Buckeye
Dayton
Marshall
Ohio Wesleyan
Illinois
Big Green
Ohio
Bowl Elevens Hard To Pick
Nation’s perfect records dwindle to five as bowl promoters scramble for matchups. Notre Dame declines a bid, leaving Duke Texas Christian Oklahoma and Tennessee in major contention. Oklahoma likely to face Iowa State. Pitt looms for Duke. Mississippi tests Tennessee. Rice challenges TCU. Bob Pastor defeats Mickey Dugan by second round knockout in Scranton.
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New York
U.P
Pasadena
Notre Dame
California
Duke
Tennessee
Texas Christian
Oklahoma
Iowa State
Pitt
Panthers
Mississippi
Bob Pastor
Scranton
Mickey Dugan
Exeter
Calif
Town Hall
Thundering Herd Fullback Adkins Dominates Marshall Clash
In Athens, Marshall College star Adkins, a 220 pound fullback from Point Pleasant West Virginia, anchors the Thundering Herd ground game and strong defense as they prepare to clash with the Bobcats.
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Marshall College
Athens
Marshall
Adkins
Pt. Pleasant
W. Va
Rose Bowl bids and college football debates in 1938
Henry McLemore discusses Rose Bowl selection logic, suggesting a bid from a strong unbeaten team outside the Far West. He also weighs shortening MLB and NFL seasons, praises Parker Hall, and recalls Bill Alexander's Georgia Tech coaching quip. He ends with tennis and Don Budge versus Ellsworth Vines in indoor form.
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National League
Brooklyn
South
Parker Hall
Ole Miss
Supreme Court
Bill Alexander
Georgia Tech
Tech
Oglethorpe
Alex
Alexander
Ellsworth Vines
Don Budge
Donald
Vines
Elly
United Press
Sandusky High to Leave Buckeye League after This Year
Sandusky High School will withdraw from the Buckeye High School Athletic League at year end. Principal Karl F. Whinnery said after a 40 to 0 football win over Findlay, the league title run and recurring unpopularity of contests prompted the move. Other members include Fremont Ross, Tiffin Columbian, Tiffin Junior Home, and Findlay. Sandusky plans to schedule replacements.
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Sandusky High School
Karl FE. Whinnery
Buckeye High School Athletic League
Findlay High School
Whinnery
Fremont Ross
Tiffin Columbian
Tiffin Junior Home
Findlay
Bill Edwards Laughs Off Secrets Behind Reserve Football World
Western Reserve University coach Bill Edwards says his 34‑2‑1 record comes from treating players as equals and keeping pep talks out of the dressing room. The Cats, led by back Johnny Ries, have averaged high scoring while allowing only 28 points all season.
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Bill Edwards
Cleveland
U.P
William M
Big Bill” Edwards
Western Reserve University
Red Cats
Edwards
Massillon
Sam Willaman
Ohio State
Bill
Wittenberg College
Springfield
Ohio
Willaman
Cats
Johnny Ries
Tony Galento Stops Harry Thomas in Three Rounds
Tony Galento the fighting bartender retained his No 1 challenger status by stopping Harry Thomas in the third round at Philadelphia over a 12 round planned bout The crowd was 10000 and Galento weighed 236 37 percent pounds He promised a Newark December 8 bout against a yet to be chosen opponent.
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Tony Galento
Harry Thomas
Philadelphia
U.K
Joe Louis
Minnesota
Galento
Thomas
Tommy O'Keefe
Tony
Newark
Charley Peterson to Exhibit Billiards at Men's Union Tonight
Cue star Charley Peterson world champion and former title holder will give an exhibition at the Men's Union at 8 o clock. His repertoire exceeds 500 fancy shots, with many added after challenges from novice and master players. He invites the audience to propose a shot he cannot make.
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Charley Peterson
Peterson
Pete
Feller Held for Reckless Driving in Des Moines
Bob Feller star pitcher for the Cleveland Indians was free on bond after a preliminary hearing on reckless driving charges. State patrol said he traveled 80 to 85 mph while returning from a hunting trip in northern Iowa. He awaits municipal court on November 28 for the hearing.
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Des Moines
O.R
Bob Feller
Cleveland Indians
Iowa
Bishops to play Rollins College in Orlando Florida
Ohio Wesleyan football team will travel 1,200 miles to Orlando to face Rollins College Friday night. The Bishops will stay in Jacksonville Thursday night and reach Orlando Friday noon after workouts to ease Pat Brooks, the ace passer and punter who has thrown 129 passes this season for 644 yards.
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Delaware
U.P
Ohio Wesleyan
Orlando
Fla
Rollins College
Wesleyan
Jacksonville
George Gauthier
Pat Brooks
Brooks
Ambers to fight Tommy Cross in Philadelphia arena bout
Promoter Herman Taylor announced a 10 round bout between former world lightweight champion Lou Ambers of Herkimer New York and Tommy Cross a Philadelphia. The event is set for November 20 at the Arena. Separately a note states Korean girls are forbidden to speak to all men except relatives.
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Philadelphia
Lou Ambers
Herkimer
N. Y
Tommy Cross
Herman Taylor
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