Beavers rely on depth as season opener looms
Beavers facing a starless start as a parade of players without standout appeal may open the season. The roster could be built around five similarly ranked players, with performance and time revealing the top unit. Pitt struggles to assemble a robust next season schedule while questions linger over opponents and strength. Titusville to visit Guys Mills for a season opener and Frank Thayer notes Rockets ride confidence into contest. Bears meet Redskins in a battle for national grid supremacy, with Erie fans eyeing possible Washington clash. Jamestown Pros aim to prove their power against Pittsburgh pirates, while a wild deer tale travels from Corry to Erie. City League officials push a meeting for schedule planning, and Eds Alumni set to face St Agatha in a Thursday tilt.
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Center Jump Ruling Will Be Continued Through Season
The Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association will not revive the center jump for 1937-38 boy’s basketball. Officials say rules from the National Basketball Committee will govern, with schools polled for opinion next spring. The change, seen as easing physical strain, adds playing time but aims to keep competition balanced.
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Auburn to Meet Michigan State in Orange Bowl
Det 7 A.M. report announces Auburn will play Michigan State in the Orange Bowl in New Orleans on New Year’s Day.
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Roman London Dates to 55 B C
The ancient Roman city of London known as Conditum or Condinium traces its origins to 55 B C. Roman occupation lasted about four centuries shaping early urban life and infrastructure.
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Newtype or Ball Discussed at Chicago Meeting
In Chicago on December 7 traders in baseball shifted focus from player deals to the Tuli t-bell issue causing speculation about the two leagues. Detroit's deal sending Gerald Walker to the White Sox drew Tiger fan protests and left 15 other clubs cautious. Trades involving Van Munga of Brooklyn Bean Bell and Buck Newsom of the St. Louis Browns remained under consideration.
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All-East Eleven Adds Harvard Fordham Duke Invites
Harvard Fordham and Duke players have accepted invitations to join an All-East eleven to face a Western stars team in San Francisco for the annual New Year charity football game. Coach Andy Kerr announced the plan today.
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Thirteenth Century Clock Record Believed Saracen Made
The earliest complete clock with certain record is attributed to a Saracen mechanic in the thirteenth century.
Beavers Meet Tidioute Tonight In Junior High Clash
Beavers host Tidioute High in a junior high tour game with coach Riss Byler planning Joe Lorence Ark Lovelani Bob Brown Jim Lanity and El MidBlroy at key positions. Illness sidelined Paw Phelps and Toni Cragg, likely keeping them out as the main game follows a preliminary between the Caird and fourth teams.
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Armstrong Scores Knockout to Move Closer to Crown
Featherweight champion Henry Armstrong knocked out Tony Chavez in 1:14 of the first round in Cleveland. Armstrong pressured Chavez from the bell and landed five solid blows, the fifth knocking Chavez down for a five count before the referee stopped the bout. This was Armstrong’s 25th knockout in 26 fights as he nears a title shot, with Lou Cham ber defending the Lightweight crown in a prior bout on the card.
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Meadville Prepares for Albion Encounter Tonight
Meadville high school basketball candidates, a 30-man squad, work out under coaches Barney Barnhart and Bill Pauley as they tune up for Friday night’s opener versus Albion.
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Ronaldson Tops Anter League Lead After Opening Round
Penn Electric bowled Powell Motors in the second round opening at the lks alleys last evening. Ave Sheppner led with an average of 128. Standings after the round show the league table with top teams and players.
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