Gambling and coaching gambles across early sports scene
The item notes Southern Methodist’s gamble on Bell as head coach after a string of failures at Texas A and M, with Bell’s three year contract, and recalls the Chicago Cardinals versus Bears in a crucial NFL clash, plus boxing challenges, unbeaten college squads, and local boxing prospects as promoters race to stage events amid scheduling woes.
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Southwest
Southern Methodist
Wey
Marty
Bell
Texas A. & Mr
Mustangs’ Institution
Ray Mortison
Morrison
Vanderbilt
Iseam
Falconer Five Triumphs On Local Court
Falconer High School players in blue and gold defeated Mayville High 21 to 17 on the home court. Zought led Falconer with scoring help from Abdull, while the Mayville defense pressured throughout the game. Falconer improves to two wins in as many starts.
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Falconer
Falconer High School
Mayville High
Frome
Olympic Question To Be Voted On By A U U
The A A U faces a pivotal debate at its upcoming convention over U S participation in the 1936 Olympic Games in Germany. President Mahoney signals the question will be raised amid a broader drive by the Committee on Fair Play in Sports, backed by senators and governors, to oppose American entry. Brundage and the American Olympic Committee counter that Germany has addressed violations. Scholastic scores follow: Union City 29, C Springs 18. Eric Vincent 36, Westitel 16.
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United Press
New York
America
Germany
Trnton
Jeremiah T. Mahoney
A. U
Mahoney
United States
Ali
Alfred T Lill
American Olympic Committee
George H. Warle
Pennsylvania
Fiorello H. LaGuardia
Avery Brundage
Brundage
International Olympic Committee
Union City
C. Springs
Eric Vincent
Westitetl
Crowley Rehired by Fordham College Football Team
Crowley has been re-engaged to coach Fordham football for three more years. The move comes after his 1988 arrival from Michigan State with a reported $11,000 salary. News accounts suggest a salary boost with the new contract.
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New York
Im Crowley
Fordham
Crowley
Rams
Michigan State
Vanities Take Lead In Local Ladies Bowling League
Carton's Vanities seized solo first as they won both their matches against the Blue Ribbons, leaving three other teams tied for second place just one game back. The results from last night cemented the standings and set the scene for a tight late season race.
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Carton
Boxing Clash Set as Risko Faces McAvoy at MSG
New York December 4 Bape Risko middleweight champion and Jack McAvoy British titleholder at middleweight are paired at Madison Square Garden for a 10 round non title bout on December 30.
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Witt
New York
Bape Risko
Jack McAvoy
Madison Square Garden
Illini Coach Predicts Changes From New Three Second Rule
University of Illinois coach Craig Ruby analyzes the impact of the national basketball committee's three second rule. He forecasts pivots moving off center, possible double pivot setups, and varied frontline strategies to adapt offense and defense while keeping the lane open and maintaining speed.
Area PIAA Meet Today
Area PIAA meet slated for Meadville to decide reclassifications in football and basketball within the district. Corry High may have local representation at the meeting, set to be held at the American Legion rooms in Meadville.
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Miemvets
Meadvitly
Corry High School
American Legion Rooms
Meadville
Thorn to Address District High Teams at Y M C A Banquet
Thorn, athletic director and basketball coach at Grove City College and former Franklin High coach, will be principal speaker at the banquet for Meadville Oil City Titusville and Franklin football all star team at the Y M C A on Wednesday. Rosary Kiwanis clubs meet then.
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Franklin, Ra
Rupert, Thorn
Grove City College
Franklin High School
Meadville
Oil City
Titusville
Franklin
Y. M.C
Rosary
Kiwanis
Hershey Bars Host New York Rovers In Eahl Match
Hershey, Pa Dec 4 The Hershey Bars leaders of the Eastern Amateur Hockey League meet the New York Rovers at Hershey Ice Palace tonight. The Bars won their first clash in New York and hold three wins in four. The Rovers are in second place with two wins.
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Hershey
Hershey Bars
New York Rovers
Hershey Skating Crew
New York!ars
New York
Rovers
Bars
Pivot player imitation prompts zone defense shift in rule era
The text notes players who can hit 30-foot shots with accuracy and suggests imitation of a pivot player may drive coaches to adopt zone defenses. It argues that zones are weak at the free throw line, and that most teams can pass through a zone defense as easily under the new rule as under the old one.
Gophers face strongest task in its history
Illinois? Actually Chicago. Dec. 4 Eleven inter sections games scheduled by Big Ten football teams for 1988 will help for formal approval this week at the midwinter meeting of conference athletic directors. Seven of the inter sectional opponents are from the West, with two from the South and Pacific coast. Nebraska faces Minnesota and Indiana. Minnesota, co champion with Ohio State, meets Nebraska Washington and Texas along with Michigan Purdue Wisconsin Northwestern and Iowa. The Buckeyes meet Pittsburgh Northwestern Indiana Notre Dame Chicago Illinois and Michigan. Michigan meets Pennsylvania and Columbia. Northwestern drops Wisconsin Carnegie Tech and Fordham from Purdue schedule. plays Notre Dame in addition to six conference opponents. Indiana meets Syracuse, dropping Maryland. Wisconsin plays Cincinnati and Marquette with Purdue, Chicago Northwestern and Minnesota, Iowa drops Colgate for Temple and keeps conference foes. Carleton opens the Hawk eye schedule. Michigan State entertains Southern California under home and home with the Pacific coast school. Notre Dame schedule tentative with Carnegie Tech Washington Wisconsin Pittsburgh Ohio State Army Navy California.
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United Press Chicago
Big Ten
South
Pacific Coast
Nebraska
Minnesota
Indiana
Ohio
State
University of Washington
Texas
Michigan
Purdue
Wisconsin
Northwestern
Iowa
Buckeyes
Pittsburgh
Notre Dame
Chicago
Illinois
Pennsylvania
Columbia
Wolverines
Carnegie Tech
Fordham
Tews
Ohio State
Minesota
Ilinois
Syracuse
Maryland
Cincinnati
Marquette
Colgate
Temple
Carleton
Hawkeye
Miineis
Southern California
Pacific Coast Echotor
Vanderbilt
Washington
Artiy
Navy
Fornia
T C U to clash with La State in Sugar Bowl
Texas Christian University accepted an invitation to play Louisiana State University in the Sugar Bowl at New Orleans on New Year's Day. The announcement confirms TCU will face LSU in the annual football clash, marking a marquee postseason matchup.
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NEW Cillbans
Texas Christian
St Rose Bow
Boulhoe
HyVis Oils Football Team Posts Eight Wins in Season
HyVis Oils of Warren finishes with eight victories in ten games as Rosequist leads individual scoring. Season results show HyVis openings with losses to Olean and Jamestown, then steady wins including 83 to 0 over Gowanda Indiana, and final scores against teams like Cleveland Stars and Struthers Lo-X with mixed outcomes.
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HyVis Oils
Warren
Rosequist
Olean
Jamestown
Corry Union City
Gowanda
Indiana i
Bloomfield
Cleveland Stars
HyVis
Buffalo Cazenoviana
Plan Benefit All Star Grid Game at Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh December 4 The first players to accept invitations from Coach Tom Davies to compete for the college all stars against the Pittsburgh Pirates in the second annual charity game December 14 for the St Vincent De Paul Society were announced last night. Two are from Carnogie Tech and five from Ohio State. The contest is set for Forbes Field on Saturday.
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Pittsburgh
Tom Davies
Pittsburgh Pirates
St. Vincent DePaul Society
Carnogie Tech
Ohio State
Forbes Field
Pros Meet Warren Opens Season At Beaty School
Two top Western Pennsylvania basketball clubs will start their seasons at the Beaty School gym tonight. The Warren HyVis Otis and Sharon Buhl Chib square off in the opener, promising a strong display of local talent and early-season rivalry.
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Warren
Pennsylvania
Warren HyVis
Otis Wankle
Sharon Buhl
Navy selects Morrell as captain for 1936 football team
Rivers J. Morrell Jr. of Los Angeles has been named captain of the 1936 Navy football squad at the Naval Academy in Annapolis Maryland. The announcement confirms his leadership role for the season.
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NAVY
Annapolis
Rivers J. Morrell, Jr
Los Angeles
Cal
Naval Academy
Fragmentary note on authority and material purpose
A partial, unclear line references administration and a material purpose, mentioning Beai and a past context. The readable fragments imply some governance or organizational framing but lack concrete facts, dates, or identifiable entities.
Ber Evening Committee Tables At Church
A church committee arranged tables for an evening gathering and seated attendees. One note mentions Baker and another unclear name, with no definite dates or places. The fragmentary text limits specifics but indicates a communal event with seating and arrangements.
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Larson King
Mooney
Williams
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Van's Aces
Ave. Turner
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Worrie'siet
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Guenther St. Clair
Cullen
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National “Basketball Committee
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University of Illinois
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Donaldson Brothers
Martin
Aero Supply
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