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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1938
Page
4
Orange bowl fans fill stadium as Tennessee and Texas A and M vie for a sold out game. Officials anticipate a record attendance exceeding 30 000 with temporary stands in the west end zone. Coaches hope for warmer weather and a stronger team performance ahead of the Rose bowl era.
Fragmentary notes mention Georgia Tech activity and a workout session led by a mentor. Details are garbled and names or dates are not clear.
A garbled OCR item mentions basketball related words and a court meeting pattern. The readable parts imply a sports court event or gathering, but specific teams, people, or dates are not clear.
Toronto Maple Leafs defeat Detroit Red Wings 2 0 before 12 000 fans. Kelly converts on Metz and Chamberlain pass for the opening goal in the second period, Drillon adds a second from Apps in the third as Charley Conacher debuts amid boos for roughing.
The Pittsburgh Hornets extended their win streak to three with a decisive 4-1 victory over the Cleveland Barons in an International-American league hockey clash in Pittsburgh.
Dallas, Texas. The SMU executive committee recommended that Texas Tech be endorsed for admission to the Southwest Conference. If approved by SMU’s board in January, Tech would join the seven-school league, though 1939 football schedule likely prevents realignment before 1940. The Red Raiders were undefeated in the Border Conference this year.
Bob Feller, Cleveland's strikeout king, had a wisdom tooth removed in two hours but said he would still attend a family reunion at his grandmother's farm home for Christmas dinner. He endured the operation well with a Des Moines dentist and planned to eat turkey with all the trimmings.
Gibson boys defeated Guernsey 36 to 18 to stay tied for first in the English Valley league with the Gibson girls dropping to winless position after a 28 to 16 loss. Deep River swept Millersburg in both divisions, girls 42 to 18 and boys 44 to 16, altering the standings.
Dean of deep sea fishermen Dean shape announced Lerner American Museum of Natural History game fish expedition to the deep waters off New Zealand and Australia. Capt William O Hatch of Miami Florida will accompany as adviser and guide. Hatch former Cedar Rapids man who left for Miami 25 years ago. Expedition sails from Los Angeles January 4 and lasts six months. Captain Hatch leaves Cedar Rapids for New York tonight and will fly to Los Angeles.
Captain Bill Hatch is credited with inaugurating modern sailfishing, transforming it from a minor pursuit to a worldwide sport. The article recounts pre 1915 fishing habits, early sailfish sightings off Palm Beach, and Hatch’s impact after moving to Miami for health and curiosity.
The piece argues Duke co-captain Eric Tipton as a punting ace could backfire by stalling opponents and letting USC gain ground. It contrasts Tipton with USC safeties Mickey Anderson and Grenny Lansdell, notes Oregon State's Paul Schissler’s view, and recalls Eddie Break's NCAA eligibility saga and a roundup of other sports tidbits.
The Green Bay Packers, divisional champions, placed three players on the all pro team selected by 205 sports writers. Don Hutson, Russ Letlow, and Clark Hinkle earned spots, with Giants Bears Dodgers also represented. First-year selections included Byron White and Frank Kinard. Hinkle led votes.
An American League service bureau survey shows the Boston Red Sox were the league’s powerhouse in 1938, leading in batting and runs and posting the most games with 16 or more hits. The survey also notes Cleveland pitchers allowing 16-plus hits four times, and Howard Mills of the Browns as the only AL pitcher to beat the Yankees to one run or less twice. Boston’s Jack Wilson and Fritz Ostermueller combined for a rare Yankees shutout.
In Orleans scalpers hawk tickets to the January Sugar Bowl showdown between Texas Christian University and Carnegie Tech. A sold out sign at the midwinter sports association promises 50 000 in Tulane Stadium with only scalper stock left at high prices. One offer cited is thirty dollars for a 40 yard line seat as buyers rush to secure admission.
The 1938 season produced many upsets and star players as teams across the nation matched closely. Tennessee claimed the SEC title, Duke topped the Southern Conference, Texas Christian led the Southwest, and Minnesota won the Big Ten while California and Southern California shared the Pacific Coast honors. Estimated football fans paid about 100 million dollars to see action, with marquee games drawing huge crowds and receipts.
East and West football stars held two brisk workouts in San Francisco ahead of the annual charity game on Jan. 2. At Berkeley the Eastern camp under Andy Kerr and Bernie Bierman ran signal drills, dummy scrimmage, passing and kicking with regular scrimmage to start Monday.
Pasadena hosts USC against Duke in the Tournament of Roses. New Orleans sees Christian Horned Frogs vs Tartans. Orange Bowl pairs undefeated Tennessee and Oklahoma. Cotton Bowl pits Texas Tech vs St. Mark’s Gaels. Sun Bowl features Sew Messeo and Grah. Shriners All Star benefits in San Francisco. pregame notes from Bay St. Louis and Fort Worth express holiday spirit and prep news.
Lou Gehrig leads a wave of 33 broken major league records and 13 ties in 1938. Feller sets four marks including 18 strikeouts in a game, and Greenberg posts multiple home run records. Higgins and Newsom also reach notable feats as Rogell and others set season marks. New Orleans geography note closes the roundup.
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