Purdue Likely Big Ten Favorite In Early Hoops Race
Purdue led by Ward Lambert's 1937-38 lineup impressed with four warmups, posting 230 points across games. Northwestern dropped to 2 losses in four, while Illinois beat St Johns and Marquette toppled Wisconsin. Thirteen more tuneups loom as Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, and Purdue schedule key nonconference tests this week. Benny Stephens of Iowa will miss the eastern trip after a sprained ankle, sidelining him a week to ten days.
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Clinton Baseball Club Declares 100 Percent Dividend
Stockholders of the Clinton Baseball Club Inc. in the Three-Fixe league receive a 100 percent cash dividend after a successful season. Owls home attendance reached about 73 000, a record likely for the club.
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Vines Perry to Team With Budge for Next Tour
Davis Jo Walsh reports that Fred Perry and Ellsworth Vines, famed as a top American pro duo, may join forces with Donald Budge next season. Negotiations hint Budge could abandon amateur status briefly to form a larger, lucrative trio, despite prior plans to stay amateur for a year.
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International News Service
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Ellsworth Vines
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England
John Bromwich
America
Falcaro and Gagliardi Enter Lincoln Bowling Exhibition
Joe Falcaro undefeated match game champion and G Gagliardi AB Co singles champion staged a Lincoln alleys exhibition. Over nine games Falcaro averaged 213 pins and Gagliardi 193 as crowds watched fancy shots. They lost a doubles game to Joe Novotny and Frank Stanek but won the second. overall score 839 to 806.
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Lusio
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Ood Sars
Rota
Conesville Tops Grandview 36 34 in Narrow Win
Conesville defeated Grandview 36 to 34 as Kemp and Carter led scoring. K Carter topped Grandview with strong play while Nutley Methodist teammates provided the late push to pull ahead.
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Grandview Independents
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Conesville
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Grandview
Perry Defeats East Des Moines In City Hoop Clash
Franklin adds another basketball game at Webster City on Jan 7 with Perry on the visitor floor. The piece notes East Des Moines loss by nine points and highlights Rus sel Hirt, a Little Hawk transfer, who scored 18 in a Dubuque game and is a top Mississippi Valley Conference scorer candidate.
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Herb Cormack
Iowa City High
Dropping Jump Change Affects Basket Sport In Nashville
Center jump reforms viewed as speeding play and saving basketball says National Rules committee member Clement Ealer dean Fyler Milligan College. Officials aim to control pace and cite coaches' opinions while players adapt to faster offense and potential shifts back to traditional style.
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National Rules Committee
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East Tennessee
Renee Moreurh
Wall
Silver Skates meet plans to speed the program
The Wise Va. area hosts a seven division ice race with novice to senior events. Officials urge early entries to Shape a tentative schedule by Wednesday midnight, aiming to minimize delays and determine finalists for awards.
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Fred Winter
CALAMUS TAKES TWO FROM ELWOOD IN CLOSE FRIDAY BATTLE
Calamus defeats Elwood 26 to 24 in a tight boys basketball contest on Elwood’s court. Hamilton and Myatt led Elwood scoring while Eitegins and Lund paced Calamus. The Calamus reserves won 7 to 3.
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Independence Edges Dyersville In Tight 34 32 Heartstopper
Independence beat Dyersville 34 to 32 on the local court in a close contest. Johnson and Wilkerson sparked the early lead for the Independents while Moose Kruse and Keffler led a late push for Dyersville but the Flyers fell short. Van Tassel starred for the victors with Reiff and Kruse top performers for Dyersville.
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van Tassel
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Medwick and peers shine in NL fielding awards
The National League announced 1937 style fielding averages with Joe Medwick topping outfield defense. Gabby Hartnett and Pinky Whitney also excelled, while Dolf Camilli led at first base and Burgess Whitehead and Bill Jurges topped middles in fielding. Rip Collins set a no chances record at first base.
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Ghezzi Leads Nassau Open As 204 Top Score
Victor Ghezzi of Deal NJ opened the Nassau open golf final by shooting 66 66 72 to finish 54 holes at 204 four under par. Sam Snead stands second at 206 after rounds of 66 70 70 with Denny Shute and Paul Runyan tied for third at 209. Other contenders include Willie MacFarlane Frank Walsh Harold Jag McSpaden Sam Byrd Jack Patroni Johnny Revolta and Mike Turnesa within a few strokes.
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California Bears poised for Rose Bowl clash with Alabama Tide
Rose Bowl preview notes California's explosive first half and strong backfield led by Schwartz and Dolman. Alabama must counter with depth and early scoring to blunt the Bears, who rely on a fast start and fatigue-prone reserves. Key quotes from Howard Jones and Aubrey Devine frame the matchup.
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National League targets true values with new ball theory
The National League advocates a new ball design aimed at reducing unearned and fluky homers. President Ford Frick says the change would eliminate lazy bounders and half hits while preserving squarely hit drives as home runs, affecting league statistics and values.
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Crane Trails Greenleaf In 1500-Point Billiards Match
Irving Crane of Livonia N Y trailed Ralph Greenleaf of New York world pocket billiard champion by 1004 to 334 after the first blocks in a 1500 point match. The eighth block, won by Crane 133 to 128, lasted 30 innings. Chicago held the largest Catholic archdiocese in 1936 with 1 159 390 members. Boston was second with 1 142 860.
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Marion Cage Team To Meet Alumni Quintet
Marion High, after three straight wins over Springville Monticello and Mount Vernon, prepares to face an Alumni quintet on Tuesday evening. A preliminary game will be staged between the freshman and sophomore squads.
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