Unblemished Grid Teams Face Tough Tests This Weekend
Nation’s undefeated and untied college teams head into five key showdowns across the country. Top clash in the Midwest pairs Pittsburgh against Notre Dame with expectations high for the Irish. Other games feature Yale vs Navy, NC State vs Georgia, Rice vs SMU, and Washington vs Washington State as leaders seek to maintain perfect records.
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Holy Cross
Columbia
Petey Yan
Carnegie Tech
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Golden Bears
Point Where Four States Meet in Utah Colorado New Mexico
A historic tri point region near the Utah Colorado New Mexico border marks the single U S location where four states meet. The area draws interest from travelers and historians for its unique geolocation.
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Johnston Says Joe Louis Is A Sissy In Braddock Talk
Henry McLemore profiles Madison Square Garden promoter James Joy Johnston who accuses Joe Louis of being yellow and a sissy for avoiding a Braddock title challenge. Johnston argues Louis fears Braddock and would be forced to prove champion status if he agreed to fight.
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United Press
New York
Niagara
James Joy Johnston
Madison Square Garden
Alexander Graham Bell
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Mr. Johnston
James J. Braddock
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Projections On Braddock Louis Bout Draws Interest
Mike Jacobs says Braddock could beat Louis before a packed Garden crowd and discusses possible matchups with Schmeling. He names Schmeling for the money angle and notes Braddock versus Louis would be the bigger draw, with opinions on Tyson Johnson’s stance.
Harry Newman Resumes Pro Football After Brief Retirement
Harry Newman, former Michigan All American quarterback and two year Giants star, has decided not to retire from professional football. He signed to play for the Giants beginning Saturday against Boston after injuries sidelined Dale Burnett and Ken Strong, prompting his return to action.
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Harry Newman
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Ken Strong
Hawks Tieins Iowa Colgate on Strong Defense
Hawkeyes smother Colgate in a sixty minute game showcasing a defense that mirrors Illinois style. Critics note Ohio State’s use of many subs under Francis Schmidt but praise clean play and discipline versus dirty tactics.
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Andy Kerr
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Rowe Expresses Respect For Warneke Ahead Of Schedule
Kansas City AP: Lynwood Rowe and Lon Warneke, who beat Rowe twice in the World Series, say they would not face each other regularly in a common schedule. Rowe recalls the first World Series game against Warneke and defends his line about how breaks decide matchups while noting Demaree’s homer and a rough first inning.
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Lon Warneke
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Warneke Would Want To Face Me That Often, Either.” Rowe
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Chicago
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Frank
Doubenmier Recounts Early Coaching of Pueblo Team
In 1917 J S Doubenmier the freshman football coach at Colorado State College recollects beginning his coaching career with grade school boys. He recalls players Harold Murrel who later starred at Washington high and West Point and Paul Cummins who excelled at Washington, Iowa and Northwestern. Doubenmier later led Centennial high Pueblo before moving to Colorado State.
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Harold Murrel
Washington High
West Point
Paul Cummins
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Iowa
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Gene Carson
John Henna
Elmer Prohaska
Dale Etka
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Paul Schneider
Elmer Keith
Red Peppers Hot Sport
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Towa
Frank Thomas
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Raymond “Ducky” Pond
Earle “Greasy” Neale
Washington and Jefferson
West Virginia
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Marie Hepker
Stephen Dumond
Cedar Rapids
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Charles F. Gneier
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Armstrong’s Sporting Goods
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Iowa Theater
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