Briez Chats About Sports Preview by Eddie Brietz
Eddie Brietz surveys college and pro sports chatter with mentions of John s College Minnesota planning a wrestling team Gunnar Barlund and Italo Colonello signing for Finnish relief at the consulate Rose Bowl odds Southern California over Tennessee and other college matchups plus notes on athletes and events across Baltimore New York and Texas
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Eddie Brietz
York
John'’s College
Minnesota
Gunnar Barlund
Italo Colonello
Southern California
Tennessee
Cotton Clemson
Boston College
Sugar
Texas A
Tulane
Orange
Georgia Tech
Miss Couri
Jor Louis
Galento
Pastor
Nova
Godoy
Paychek
Mike Jacobs
Conn
Jersey
Billy
Knolle Brothers Face Sugar Bowl Cheer Dilemma
Dr. Waldo Knolle and his brother Dr. Roger of Brenham Texas attended both Tulane and Texas A and M. They seek guidance on which team to root for in the Sugar Bowl as old graduates. The Agony Column notes five unbeaten teams had jerseys made by a Rochester firm. Bargain listing mentions a first baseman loss and pitcher name quirks.
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Steve O'Neil
Buffalo
Cleveland
Fred Turbyville
Baltimore
Lou Diamond
Glenn Cunningham
Texas
DEPT
Waldo Knolle
Roger
Brenham
Tex
Tulane
Texas A
Messrs. Knolle
Rochester
Tatcepsoit C
Holland
Anderson
N.Y. Giants
Larry MacPhail
Judge Landis
Freddie Fitzsimmons
Landis
Ames prison team highlights football efforts
The quarterback for the Iowa State penitentiary football team is discussed in a brief note, illustrating a go go going gone moment in the game setup. No further details are provided in readable text.
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Iowa State Penitentiary
Pastor Scott Battle Looms For Boxing Comeback Night
Dallas December 15 Bob Pastor a two time Louis foe meets Dallas teen Buddy Scott in a 10 pm CST main event. Pastor seeks a third shot at Louis while Scott seeks a dramatic upset as 5000 fans pack the arena. Both are former college athletes weighing about 183 pounds.
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Dallas
Bob Pastor
Joe Louis
Pastor
Louis
Buddy Scott
Scott
Tony Huste
Chicago
New York University
George Washington University
Schell’s Breakout Season Sparks Big Hopes
A player named Schell rushed for 337 yards this year, an average of 44 yards per game, and observers wonder what he could achieve if he fully unlocked his speed and power.
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Schell
Snead Faces Challenge as He Bounces Back at Miami Open
Samuel Snead, after back trouble, marks a two under par first round leading the $10,000 Miami Open. He recovers form with a 36 on the front nine and 32 on the back, drawing the gallery and signaling a strong finish amid a crowded field led by Byron Nelson and Henry Picard.
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Larry Rollins
Miami
Fla
Samuel Jackson Snead
Snead
Byron Nelson
Henry Picard
Marvin Stahl
Lansing
Mich
Don Hutson Named on National Pro Football All Stars
The 1940s all star selections show Don Hutson of Green Bay as the lone Packers first team representative amid newcomers Davey O’Brien of Philadelphia and Bill Osmanski of Chicago. Giants and Bears dominate the rest with Mel Hein Dan Fortmann Joe Stydahar also on the first unit.
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New York
Davey O'Brien
Philadelphia Eagles
Bill Osmanski
Chicago Bears
Mel Hein
New York Giants
Dan Fortmann
Joe Stydahar
Don Hutson
Green Bay
Packers
Hutson
Bears
L. T. Dan
Fottmann
Beara
John Delligola
R. G
Jim Barber
Washington
R.teon
Ric Cy O'Brien
Philadelphia
Suwanee Nutley In Clash Tonight
Two undefeated high school football teams Nutley High New Jersey and Suwannee High Live Oak clash in Florida Field Stadium. Nutley backs Frank Cardinale leads the backfield while Live Oak relies on Nickey Tsachos and a rugged line featuring Phonsie Howell and Rudolph Fletcher.
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Gainesville
Fla
Nutley High
New Jersey
Suwannee High
Live Oak
Florida Field Stadium
Nutley
Frank Cardinale
New York
Nickey Tsachos
Flash
Associated Press
Florida Sports Writers
Phonsie- Howel
Rudolph Fletcher
Want Ads Update Reflects Daily Market Shifts
Classified notes show daily changes across listings, with buyers seeking jobs, housing, vehicles, and services. Local readers scan evolving items, noting new postings and price changes as the market adjusts.
Zuppke Leads 1939 Upset Poll In Football
Illinois football under Prof Bob Zuppke tops a year end surprise poll with 97 1 2 points for a 16 7 win over Michigan. Iowa and Galento also rate, while baseball and other sports trail with fewer first place votes and varied outcomes.
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New York
Bob Zuppke
Bob
Illinois
Michigan Wolverines
Notre Dame
Iowa
Hawkeyes
Galento
Tithe Bradley
Southern
California
Northwestern
Indiana
Michigan
Michigan State
Chicago
Yale
Carnegie
Pittsburgh
Yankees
Brooklyn
Daffiness Boys
Bronx Bombers
Cincinnati
Galento’s K. O.of
Nova
Dow
Louis
Daily Crossword Puzzle Clues Mixed Across Grid
A scrambled clue set listing across and down hints for a daily crossword including odd formulas small cheese from donkey and other themes with scattered garbled words. The puzzle cites biology astronomy and geography terms with several misprints and partial phrases in need of correction.
Alabama Tops Florida In Tight Basketball Battle
In Gainesville on December 15 the Florida Gators lost 48 45 to Alabama in a hard fought college basketball game. The defeat followed by Florida boxing losses 3 matches to 5 against Alabama in Tuscaloosa.
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Gainesville
Fila
University of Florida Gators
Alabama A
Gators
Crimson Tide
Florida
Tuscaloosa
Government to build 201 farm houses in Thomasville plan
The government will implement slum-clearance methods on a farm near Thomasville Georgia. Two hundred one family houses will be built to replace ramshackle structures housing multiple families. The United States housing authority backs the project as an experiment with a planned expenditure of $500 000.
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Thomasville
United States Housing Authority
Band Directors Meet Purcaloosa Clinic to complete association
Directors from the State High School Band Directors Association attend a one day clinic at the University of Alabama to finish organizing the group begun last spring at the state musical festival in Purcaloosa on December 15.
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Purcaloosa
Ala
Directors Association
University of Alabama
Pacific firsts and figures headline early sports roundup
A compact 1920s style sports digest highlights Pacific firsts and seven point tallies, Louisville triumphs in a world series context, New York Giants NL collapse, Lou Gehrig retirement rumors, Red Sox dominance over the Yankees, and other notable college and professional games including Yale over Harvard and Van Horn in U S Tennis finals.
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Pitt
Penn State
Duquesne
Oklahoma
Northwestern
Yale
Harvard
van Horn
U. S
Five Team Cage League Forms In North Alabama
A five team winter cage league formed at Fort Stephen Decatur features the National Guard Goodyear Alabama Hosiery CCC No 5401 and CCC No 3403. Cap Hunter chairs the executive committee. Games begin January 4 with two contests nightly on Thursdays and Saturdays at Fort Stephen Decatur. Admission is kept small to boost attendance.
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Deca
Ft. Stephen Decatur
Winston D. Alston
National Guard
Fred Voehringer
Alabama Hosiery
Blanton
Athens
H. A. Watson
Hartselle
Cap Hunter
Goodyear
Ft. Stephen
Decatur
Ccc
North Alabama
Blonds Tailgating to College on Christmas Day
In Miami on Christmas Day Garfield of New Jersey and Miami of Florida meet as blond backfield stars Benny Babula 191 pounds and L il Davis Eldredge 151 pounds draw collegiate scouts. Babula has 941 yards on 156 carries while Eldredge boasts 1435 yards for the season with multiple southern schools eyeing both players.
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Miami. Fla
Garfield
New Jersey
Miami
Florida
Benny Babula
Jersey
L'il Davis Eldredge
Maimi
Eldredge
Babula
Quail Draws For Field Trials At Pinehurst
The Pioneer Club of America held quail field trials in Pinehurst North Carolina on December 15. Dogs were drawn from a cup after names were placed in it, with Rassie Wicker's pet quail using its beak to make the draw.
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Pinehurst
N.C
Pioneer Club of America
Rassie Wicker
Fans Could Vote For All Star Players
St Louis December 1944 The idea, pushed by Cardinal boss Sam Breadon, would have fans select the All Star team by ballot instead of managers choosing from club nominees. Breadon has discussed the proposal with National League President Ford Frick and plans to raise it at the February major leagues meeting in Cincinnati.
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ST. Louis
Sam Breadon
Gus O
Breadon
Ford Frick
Cincinnati
Chicago
Poll tax laws assailed in Alabama civic address
Col. Harry M. Ayers publisher of the Anniston Star condemned Alabama poll tax laws as a menace to the state's welfare during a citizen ship gathering in Birmingham. The event was sponsored by the PTA, the Junior Chamber of Commerce and the American Legion.
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Birmingham
Ala
Harry M. Ayers
The
Anniston Star
Alabama
Tt Pta
Junior Chamber of Commerce
American Legion
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