Bobcats Favorable Odds Against Marshall College
Ohio University fans are urged to rethink doubts about the Bobcats’ chances vs Marshall College. Past meetings show Marshall could not beat Ohio, tying 13–13 in 1936 and 1937 despite strong teams. Dad’s Day banquet follows, Saturday at 5 30 PM in the men’s dormitory with football coaches talks and musical entertainment.
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Marshall College
Bobcats
Marshall
Herd
Huntington
Mitch's Musings and Notable Sports Oddities
A collage of sports tidbits notes Pirates’ $3 500 refund for World Series tickets and player fortunes. Eddie Vokes, ex Blackhawks star, sells a reducing formula in Hollywood. Joe Eyes, Yankee and Newark Bear pitcher, earned a cut in major league and minor league funds. Merlin Condit, famed Carnegie Tech back, eclipses past heroes. Gridiron quirks include Frank Stulgaitis raising pigeons and Bob Taylor breeding tropical fish. Winkie Autrey, senior Mississippi center, ends nine years without a TD after an interception.
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Pirates
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Newark Bear
Merlin Condit
West Virginia
Marshall Goldberg
Carnegie Tech
Howard Harpster
Frank Stulgaitis
Columbia
Bob Taylor
Winkie Autrey
Mississippi
Question Box answers speed records and football facts
A collection of trivia items notes Campbell’s 1938 world speed record of 130.91 mph in Bluebird on Lake Hallwil near Lucerne, and cites Notre Dame’s 1935 winning TD pass from Bill Shakespeare to Wayne Millner against Ohio State. It references 1929 Athletics Cubs World Series, football eligibility, and other sports notes with brief associated details.
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Lake Hallwil
Lucerne
Witzerland
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Ohio State
Bill Shakespeare
Wayne Millner
Philadelphia
Philadelphia Athletics
Chicago Cubs
Athletics
Orward
Sports Service Bureau
The
Athens Messenger
18Th St
Washington, D. C
Grove and Harder Finish Ahead Of All Clubs
Robert Moses Grove of the Red Sox and Melvin Harder of the Indians topped a yearly AL pitching chart by Henry Edwards. Grove went 14 4 with a dead arm, beating all clubs except Cleveland and excelling against Detroit. Harder posted 17 10, beating four clubs and tying with three, including a 2 2 split with the Yankees and White Sox and Athletics. Red Ruffing led the league with 21 wins.
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Robert Moses Grove
Boston Red Sox
Melvin LeRoy Harder
Cleveland Indians
Henry Edwards
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Cleveland
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White Sox
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Red Ruffing
Marshall Fans See Tie Fear In Ohio Clash Analysis
In a late game stand they refused risky plays, settling for ground runs as Marshall feared Ohio, a pattern seen in past matchups with Dayton and Cincinnati. The piece weighs Ohio's stronger passing and Dayton’s respect for the Bobcats, contrasting with Marshall’s fragile defense.
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Ohio
Bobcats
Miami
Ohio Wesleyan
George Gauthier
Wesleyan
Frank Wilton
Dayton
Flyers
Herd
Bearcat
Bearcats
Juvenile Delinquent Davis Confuses Officials With 15 Names
In San Francisco Geraldine Davis provided fifteen different names and addresses to local authorities. She was sentenced to be held at the Juvenile Detention Home until she offers a consistent identity.
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San Francisco
Geraldine Davis
Lefty Gomez Struggles as Browns Top Yankees in Series
In a uneven stretch, the seventh-place Browns defeated Lefty Gomez who had 18 wins and 12 losses, taking two of three from him. The Yankees, master of most clubs except the Red Sox, posted seven wins and seven defeats in regional play. Gomez faltered as New York failed to sweep the set.
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Red Sox
Lefty Gomez
Browns
Oyster caught on light tackle on Mobile Bay
Henry Mclemore reports catching the first oyster ever landed on light tackle off Mobile Bay aboard the Nelluc. The 20 minute fight ended with the oyster secured at 8:15 am near channel beacon No 22, witnessed by Major Jack Friend and others. Verification by the game fish association awaited.
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Henry McLemore
Nelluc
Mobile Bay
Admiral Farragut
Gaff
Edison Freeman
Douglas Nettles
Doc Bradley
Douglas
Doc
Hinkle Leads NFL Scorers Amid Close Race
Clark Hinkle, Green Bay veteran, tops the league scoring race with 58 points, one more than teammate Don Hutson who holds 32 receptions. Bill Shepherd leads ground gains with 443 yards on 95 carries, while Ed Danowski boosts passing efficiency with 59 completions on 99 attempts.
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NEW York
U.P
Clark Hinkle
Green Bay
Don Hutson
Hinkle
Hutson
Don
Gaynell Tinsley
Chicago Cards
Bill Shepherd
Detroit
Ed Danowski
New York Giants
Athens Cagers Begin Drill Focus on Fundamentals
Athens High basketball coach Harry Lackey notes the squad’s lack of experience with only two lettermen and limited height. He plans intensive fundamental drills through Thanksgiving, aiming to build dribbling passing and shooting skills before using plays. The 1938-39 schedule is pending with a Dec. 9 season opener at Gallipolis already on the card.
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Lackey
Ramsey
Barden
Gordon
Bob Wilson
Coury
Chisolm
Seaman
Poling
McGlone
van Dyke
Carl Wilson
Dick Osborn
Les Coon
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Gallipolis
Grid Camp Notes Highlight Wisconsin and Northwestern Share
Wisconsin's Lynn Hovland rejoined practice after a cold as coach Stuhldreher eyed a Saturday game with Minnesota. Northwestern shifts Red Hahnenstein to start vs Notre Dame while Waldorf aims to end the Irish streak. Purdue finishes scrimmage ahead of the Old Oaken Bucket battle with Indiana. Illinois stocks underclassmen to face Chicago. Lans Hurley moved to first string. Chicago prep for Illinois with four hurt but expected back. Notre Dame eyes win No 8 by routing a Northwesterns' style reserves. Indiana works on pass offense to boost scoring led by Hursh and Nicholson.
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U.P
Wisconsin
Lynn Hovland
Harry Stuhldreher
Hovland
Minnesota
Evanston
Champaign
Illinois
Chicago
Bob Zuppke
Zuppke
Landis Hurley
Maroons
Illini
Clark Shaughnessy
Notre Dame
Ind
Northwestern
Max Burnell
Morrison
Bloomington
Indiana
Bo McMillin
Hursh
Nicholson
Basketball Rules Clinic Set For Ohio University Gym
A basketball rules clinic for coaches officials and others will be held at Men's Gym Ohio University next Monday at 7 p m. The session is part of district meetings sponsored by the Ohio High School Athletic Association led by W J Trautwein with Harold Wise and Bobcat mentor assisting to interpret the rules.
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Ohio High School Athletic Association
W. J. Trautwein
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Harold Wise
Columbus
Missouri Back Latest Hope of Branch Rickey
St Louis Cardin als vice president Branch Rickey eyes Missouri University sophomore Paul Christman as a potential Cardinals recruit. Christman, 20, is a triple threat with national all American potential and brother to Detroit Tigers infielder Mark Christman. Rickey aims to sign after graduation. Christman plans to finish school first. Christman drew attention in sandlot play and the Big Six with passing yardage rivaling Davey O Brien.
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Red Bird Organization
Sammy Baugh
Texas Christian University
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Sam
TCU
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Christman
Missouri
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Paul
Love Comes To The Ambling Alp In Italy
Former heavyweight champion Primo Carnera declares love for Giuseppina Cavazzo a Santa Lucia postal clerk as his train nears Rome. He plans marriage while portraying a bungling waiter in an upcoming Italian film.
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Italy
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Primo Carnera
Rome
Giuseppina Cavazzo
Santa Lucia
Primo
Motion Picture Studios
Pittsburgh Faces Freshman Football Scholarship Fight
University of Pittsburgh officials refuse athletic scholarships for freshmen after a de-emphasis policy. Bills for 150 dollars per student are issued while 33 players insist scholarships were promised. Chancellor Bowman’s non professional policy prompts job offers to liquidate notes as teams face potential talent loss.
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University of Pittsburgh
John Weber
Jock Sutherland
Weber
Kiski Prep
Goldberg
Stebbins
Chickerneo
Panthers
Shakeup Seen For Hawkeyes
The University of Iowa board declined to reveal the fate of football coach Irl Tubbs after a five hour meeting. A statement is promised within ten days on Iowa’s football situation amid weeks of rumors about replacing him with a big name coach. Chairman Karl Leib said the board has thoroughly considered the athletic situation and will issue a formal statement in 10 days.
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University of Iowa
Irl Tubbs
Iowa
Karl Leib
New York Box Commission Sets Elimination Tournaments
New York state boxing commission announced elimination tournaments for light heavyweight and middleweight titles. Gainer and Fox will duel November 25 to earn a shot at Bettina. Apostoli and Corbett contend for the middleweight title at the Garden. Henry Armstrong and Ceferina Garcia cleared for welterweight bout November 25.
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New York State Boxing Commission
National Boxing Association
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Spokane
Wash
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John Henry Lewis
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Fred Apostoli-Young Corbett
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Sally Krieger
Brooklyn
al Hostak
Seattle
Henry Armstrong
Ceferina Garcia
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