Butler’s 40 Yard Run Sparks Tennessee 7-0 Victory
Sophomore Johnny Butler subbing for Cafego scored on a left end run in the second period to lift Tennessee over Auburn 7 to 0. The win caps a perfect season for the Volunteers, marking 23 straight wins under Coach Neyland and an undefeated, untied record.
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Oelwein Boxers Build Boxing Power Ahead of Golden Gloves
In Oelwein Iowa boxing culture thrives with a large youth program at the recreation center. The district Golden Gloves tournament on December 28 and 29 offers satin trunks and a Cedar Rapids trip to winners. Notable entrants include John Wagner and Wallace Steffen, among others, with Russ Terese refereeing bouts.
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U.S.C. Vols To Meet In Rose Bowl Classic
Tennessee and Southern California will clash in the Rose Bowl on January 1 marking Tennessee’s first Rose Bowl appearance after a 23 game winning streak. USC athletic director Willis O Hunter announced the invitation and acceptance following USC being named host by the Pacific Coast Conference.
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Trojans Bruins Battle To Scoreless Draw In Lively Classic
In front of 104000 fans at Los Angeles the USC Trojans and UCLA Bruins played to a 0–0 tie. Lansdell led a drive to the Bruin 11 before a collision caused a fumble and touchback for UCLA as Strode recovered. The teams, both undefeated, produced a dramatic, defensively charged showdown.
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Cafego Top Pick For Chicago Cardinals In 1940 Draft
The Chicago Cardinals chose George Cafego Tennessee star halfback as their top requested player for the 1940 NFL draft. Eagles name George McAfee Duke halfback as first on negotiation list. Nile Kinnick of Iowa was not selected in the first choices.
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Indiana Opens Cage Season With 37 24 Win Over Wabash
Indiana University opened its basketball season in Bloomington by rallying in the second half to beat Wabash 37 to 24. The contest began slowly with strong defense from both clubs before Indiana pulled away in the final period.
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Wisconsin Defeats Marquette 46 to 39 Despite Absences
Wisconsin beat Marquette 46 to 39 in Madison as the Badgers played without two key guards. The Golden Eagles struggled offensively and trailed most of the game, managing only 39 points.
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Various College Basketball Scores From Recent Games
A roundup of college basketball results shows Coe defeating Beloit 29 to 25 and Franklin edged by Ooiwein 27 to 23. Other notable scores include West Waterloo 33 over McKinley 28 and Marquette surpassing Wisconsin 39 to 46.
McKinley Falls to Waterloo West in Fast Finish 33 28
McKinley coached by Al Sindelar through a tiring clash loses 33 28 as Waterloo West uses a fast break to pull ahead after leading late in the third. Dick West tops scoring with 14, Wilbur Gregor adds 12 for the Bears, while Johnny Platz and Wilbur Gregor spark early McKinley surge.
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Oelwein Beats Franklin 27 23 In Home Opener
Oelwein overcame a 22 17 fourth quarter deficit to defeat Franklin high of Cedar Rapids 27 23 in the season debut at home. Franklin led 12 10 at halftime. Oelwein pulled away with a Henning field goal and a sleeper by Andrews. Schwinn and Luther were top scorers. Maynard beat Oelwein B 15 10 in the curtain raiser.
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Cisler Keys Coe Win At Beloit 29 25
Beloit led early 8 4 and 17 10 but Coe rallied in the third period to tie at 21 and pull away to a 29 25 season opening Midwest conference victory. Captain Ed Cisler scored six baskets all from behind the arc in the last two quarters while Beloit’s Hoegberg fouled out in the third.
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Landis Era in Baseball Stirs Debate Over Power and Purity
A retrospective on Judge Kenesaw Mountain Landis and his control over major and minor leagues. The piece recalls the Black Sox crisis, Landis’s expanded authority, and the rise of chain store baseball as a means to restore the sport, noting the tension between owners and the public.
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Anderson Named World Telegram Coach of the Year
Former Notre Dame end Edward N. Anderson received the New York World Telegrams coach of the year award for 1 as Hawkeyes coach. He collected 87 first place ballots, accepted the trophy at Ruppert's dinner, with Nile Kinnick and many coaches in attendance.
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Michigan Rallies To Beat Spartans In Season Opener
In Ann Arbor Michigan State visits and Michigan overcomes a deficit to win 33 27 in a gritty season opener. Michigan's undersized squad fights back led by key plays as the Wolverines start 1 0 on the year.
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Gophers Trim South Dakota State 38-30
Minnesota defeated South Dakota State 38 to 30 Saturday night in Minneapolis. Gophers held off a late rally as they topped the Jackrabbits at home.
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