Two Buckeye Conference games spark scheduling debate
Mitch analyzes the Toledo and Miami victories over Marshall and Dayton to argue over schedule strategy. One side says tough games build a team, the other says consistent weak opponents keep a squad sharp. He weighs Marshall and Dayton tests as examples for the debate.
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Toledo
Marshall
Miami
Dayton
Marshall College
Doc Spears
Rockets
Alma
Mt. Union
Redskins
Findlay
Gapelle Popov Make Bearcats Dangerous
The article compares Ohio U and Cincinnati Bearcats in a prep for a weekend clash. It highlights the Bearcats stars Capelle and Popov as the main threats, noting Cincinnati’s rebuilding season and Ohio U’s cautious approach with film study and returning players Ray Chenek Ace Parker and Ev Welch.
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Popov
Ohio U
Cincinnati Bearcats
Don Peden
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Bobcats
Queen City
Bearcat
Dayton
Western Reserve
Reserve
Cincy Crew
Cincinnati
Flyers
Ohio
Cincy
Smith Capelle
John Popov
Capelle
Bobcat
Ray Chenek
Ace Parker
Ev Welch
Durocher Promoted to Dodgers Manager by Brooklyn Fans
New York World Telegram reports Brooklyn supporters welcomed Leo Durocher as Dodgers manager, believing reinforcements under Larry MacPhail could lift the team from seventh to better standings. Critics note Dressen and Killefer as coaches and warn of internal competition.
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Daniel M. Daniel
New York World-Telegram
Brooklyn
Leo Durocher
Dodgers
Larry MacPhail
Lee
Burleigh Grimes
Durocher
Leonidas
Grimes
Frick
Reds
Bill Killefer
Cubs
Browns
Leo
MacPhail
Princess Louise Fusiliers Regimental Colonelcy Confirmed
Ottawa reports Princess Louise, royal daughter and queen's granddaughter, has accepted the Colonelcy in Chief of the Princess Louise Fusiliers of Halifax now designated as a machine gun unit.
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Ont
Louise
Queen Victoria
King George VI
Princess Louise Fusiliers
Halifax
Toles Loses Split Decision to Willie Reddish in Philadelphia
Roscoe Toles, who earlier sent Jimmy Adamick to the hospital, drops a split decision to Willie Reddish, Philadelphia Negro, in a Monday night bout. Reddish pressed from the start, forging a slugging match as the favorite held a six pound weight edge.
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Philadelphia
U.P
Roscoe Toles
Jimmy Adamick
Willie Reddish
Detroit Dynamiter
Reddish
All-America Nominees Named In Midseason Survey
United Press lists 1938 college football players under consideration for All-America honors. Noms include ends Daddie and Wyatt, backs such as Goldberg and Hackney, linemen Voigts and Brock, with stars from Pittsburgh, Tennessee, Baylor, Michigan, Texas Christian, and many other schools.
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United Press
New York
Daddie
Pittsburgh
Wyatt
Tennessee
Alabama
Boyd
Baylor
Wysocki
Villanova
Voigts
Northwestern
Russell
Auburn
Gatto
Louisiana State
Hale
Texas Christian
McGarry
Utah
de Varona
California
Irish Headed for Greatest Year Under Elmer Layden
Notre Dame optimism rises as Elmer Layden’s Irish seek their best season yet. Key tests loom after beating Illinois and Carnegie Tech, with upcoming clashes against Army, Navy, Minnesota, Northwestern, and Southern California shaping a bid for top national ranking. Referee error noted in the Carnegie game, but Notre Dame capitalizes to win.
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Steve Snider
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U.P
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Green
Illinois
Carnegie Tech
Tech
John Getchell
Carnegie
Getchell
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Army
New York
Navy
Baltimore
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California
Wildcats
Gophers
Ohio State
New York U
Bucks
Purdue
Northwestern Illinois
Wisconsin
Half a Dozen Major Elevens Unable To Win
United States college gridiron note highlights six teams Harvard Indiana Nebraska Washington Washington State and Texas as unvictorious and poised for future upsets. Washington State eyes first win against Gonzaga and Harvard may rally to claim Big Three title if runs continue.
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U.P
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Indiana
Nebraska
Washington
Washington State
Texas
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Princeton
Missouri
Wisconsin
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Cornell
Brown
Army
Dartmouth
Hoosiers
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Kansas State
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Iowa State
Oklahoma
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Arkansas
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Longhorns
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California
Idaho
Oregon
Stanford
Southern California
Peacock Struck By Auto Near Arcadia
Frank M. Hart among motorists who hit a peacock during a flock sighting in Rancho Santa Anita. He reported the incident to police and could not locate the bird afterward.
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Arcadia
Cal
Frank M. Hart
Rancho Santa Anita
Woman Runs Circus Act in Adelaide
Doris Wirth manages Australia’s largest circus the Wirth Circus. She oversees menus for 300 wild animals and other duties while performing a bicycle stunt in the show.
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Adelaide
Australia
Wirth
Doris Wirth
Fordham and Pittsburgh Season Showdown Headlines Week
Fordham faces Pittsburgh in a key Week clash at Pitt Stadium with two teams riding strong passing and rushing offenses. Fordham, led by Len Eshmont and Pete Holovak, aims to break nine scoreless history against Pitt, while the Panthers showcase a revamped aerial attack this season. The United Press reports this Week’s Grade A gridiron matchup emphasizes forward passes and high-scoring expectations.
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Pitt
Panthers
Fordham
Pittsburgh
Rose Hill
Jimmy Crowley
Oregon
Len Eshmont
Crowley
Fordehams
Rune Ner
Pete Holovak
Rams
Upsala
Waynesburg
Purdue
United Press
Len Janiak Leads Ohio Grid Scorers After Wayne U Game
Len Janiak of Ohio University tops the Ohio college scoring list with 48 points after a 22-point performance against Wayne University. He shares the placement lead in field goals, PATs, and total points with Marshall’s Frank Huffman. Western Reserve’s Jonny Ries climbs to 42 points, Kent State’s Carmen Falcone has 36, and Jerry Williams of Miami also 36, as Ohio players reach 24 or more points.
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U.P
Len Janiak
Ohio U
Ohio
Wayne U
LCUL
Anaost
Janiak
Frank Huffman
Marshall
Jonny Ries
Western Reserve
Cincinnati
Dayton
Jack Padley
Carmen Falcone
Kent State
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Jerry Williams
Miami
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Young
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Keel
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Arsenault
J. Car
Belichick
Learish
Otterbein
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Mituga
Sheetz
Xavier
Weiler, HB
Vasche
Back
Rodak To Get Shot at Title in Featherweight Bout
The National Boxing Association plans to order Joey Archibald of Pawtucket to sign within 30 days to meet Leo Rodak of Chicago in a 15 round world featherweight title match Archibald is the N B A s top challenger for the crown vacated by Henry Armstrong Rodak is second in line after scoring a close 15 round decision over Freddie Miller and likely to sign to fight within 60 days
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Archibald
Rodak
New England Social And Personal Mention
Several local residents attend W H Parmiter funeral at Asbury Church on Sunday. O O Bryson attends Charles Wharff funeral in Gloucester. Mrs Harry Bady funeral held Sunday morning by Rev H E Warner with interment here. Sunday School class led by Miss Grace Dodds hosted by Miss Dorothy Mace with a wiener roast. Presbyterian ladies plan masquerade social Oct 29 at Mrs Margaret Davis home with prizes for costumes. Mrs Mary Starlin and sons Ward and Foster Cannonville and Mrs Margaret Davis visit Mrs Emmett Copeland Sunday. Britain’s motor industry provides employment for over one and a quarter million people.
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W. H. Parmiter
Asbury Church
O. O. Bryson
Charles Wharff
Glouster
H. E. Warner
Harry Bady
Grace Dodds
Dorthy Mace
The
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Margaret Davis
Mary Starlin
Ward and
Ward and Foster, Canaonville
Emmett Copeland
Bucks Expect Violets To Use Aerial Attack
Ohio State faces New York University with an aerial game likely to test the Buckeyes defense at the Polo Grounds. Coach Mal Stevens reshuffled backfield with Al Campinis and Stan Mikula in key roles as NYU aims to exploit aerial plays before looming Big Ten tests Purdue Illinois and Michigan.
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Ohio State
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New York U
Mal Stevens
New York Polo Grounds
Big City
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al Campinis
Stan Mikula
Violets
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Purdue
Illinois
Michigan
Big Ten
Buck
Iowa City editors banished from campus scrimmage
The Daily Iowan editors were thrown off the University of Iowa football field after a clash over coverage of Colgate's 14 to 0 win. Reporter Maxine Reams aged 20 narrated the practices, while editors John Mooney and Dennis Sullivan issued the assignment. The incident followed the paper's critical account of the game.
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Iowa City
Daily Iowan
University of Iowa
Maxine Reams
John Mooney
Dennis Sullivan
Colgate
Iowa
Wilkes Barre Bans Shag Dance in Halls and Cafes
In Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania dance halls and cafes have banned shag and swinging dance styles. A proprietor with four bouncers on site says the practice wears his customers down and has led to the prohibition.
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Wilkes-Barre
Passing Hits New High in Pro Circuit
New York Giants lead the National Professional Football League with 51 percent passing efficiency from 63 completions in 119 attempts. Washington Redskins are second at 50 percent after gaining 456 yards last Sunday. Green Bay tops scoring with 140 points, Detroit holds defensive lead with 42 points allowed.
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NEW York
U.P
New York Giants
Giants
Chamepion
Washington Redskins
Washington
Green Bay
Detroit
Athens County Board licenses three bus drivers Friday
Three bus drivers were licensed at the Athens County Board of Education meeting. Paul Dean of Rome-Canaan Township Ivor Shumway of Shade and Mrs Ivor Shumway as substitute were approved. A barrel of crude petroleum now yields about twice as many gallons of gasoline as it did 16 years ago.
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F. J. Taylor
Paul Dean
Rome-Canaan Township
Ivor Shumway
Shade
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