TCU Not To Meet Vols In National Championship
Atlanta January 5 The University of Tennessee declined an invitation to a national championship game with Texas Christian. TCU athletic director Howard Grubbs confirmed TCU’s season over after a bid was rejected. Tennessee had won the Southeast Conference and defeated Oklahoma 17 to 0 in the Orange Bowl while TCU had won the Southwest Conference and beat Carnegie Tech 15 to 7 in the Sugar Bowl.
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California to honor Culbert Olson with large party
A large gathering is planned in Culver City to celebrate Culbert L. Olson's election as California's first Democratic governor in 44 years. The informal event is set for next Saturday with about 125000 attendees expected.
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Matt McGrath Aims Return To 1940 Olympic Team
New York weight thrower Matt McGrath, age sixty three and retiring as a police inspector, plans a comeback to earn a place on the 1940 Olympic team. He says he has time to practice and believes he can make the squad in light of his past record of 21 national titles and two Olympic appearances.
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Lewis' Pilot Optimistic On Jan. 25 Fight
Gus Greenlee, Pittsburgh promoter for John Henry Lewis, predicts a real 50 50 heavyweight bout with Joe Louis at Madison Square Garden on January 25. He says Lewis weighs about 185 pounds, hits hard, and will not back down, though he fears his fighter may be too hot headed. Louis has started sparring at Pompton Lakes, New Jersey.
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New President of St Bernard Named
In Cullman Alabama the Very Rev Boniface Seng was elected Abbot of St Bernard Abbey and president of St Bernard College. His blessing and installation are set for April 11. Born in Chicago September 15 1867 he studied at St Joseph Parish School and St Ignatius School. He has served as college rector for 29 years and led the community for 12 years.
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Bull causes fire by kicking lantern in Baraboo farm
Mrs Lena Leucke reported her bull broke its chain and kicked a lantern, starting a blaze that upset a lantern and attacked her son Henry in Baraboo Wisconsin. The incident drew comparisons to the Chicago fire caused by Mrs O Leary's cow.
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Glenn Cunningham Boxes for Metropolitan Indoor Debut
Glenn Cunningham will race in his first Metropolitan indoor meet Saturday night at the Columbus council K of C track in the Brooklyn armory. He will contest the 800 meters in the Grand Knight Trophy against Gene Venzke the previous winner Charley Beetham and Howie Borck among others.
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Pro Game Has Its Best Year
The 1938 national professional football season set records for artistry attendance and play with the Giants defeating the Packers to win the title. Attendance topped 1,100,000 and a playoff game drew 48,120 as league plans for 1939 include more pageantry and stricter graduation requirements for players to protect college rosters.
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Fire Destroys Barn. Nine Cattle Die
A barn fire caused extensive damage as a bull named Leucke kicked over a lantern. The blaze spread and nine cattle died while the herd was confined in stanchions, the rest escaping.
Brien Brings Sports Notes From New York
In New York sports roundups Colonel Ruppert remains ill but plans for the Orange Bowl glow. Tony Galento asks when the fight starts while Jacksonville fans chant for more baskets. Burgess Whitehead returns to action for the Giants as Joe Louis fuels gate receipts with big purses. Sixto Escobar signs to defend his bantam title against Little Dado of Oakland.
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Publicity shifts and perchance notes from a busy sports page
Col. Matt J. Winn appoints Frank G. Menke to handle Kentucky Derby publicity again. Corning New York offers a house rental as an unconventional hunting tip. Birds collide with windows in Corning. three die. Bob Nestell resumes a coast comeback after stymieing Bob Pastor. Paul Derringer, first Red to sign 1939, gets a $3500 autograph bonus. Chicago Blackhawks face a claims of billing Bill Stewart. Orange Bowl boost eyed as Southeastern Conference may ship its football champ to Miami each January 1 if a $50000 guarantee is raised. Max Carey preps a Florida lime grove after Brooklyn Dodgers era. Boxing writers plan Eddie Neil Memorial Trophy for Jack Dempsey January 18 at Ruppert Brewery. Georgia Coleman inflates lifeguard belts in new swim trunks. Swimmers can surface by squeezing the belt. Mike Jacobs sets $16.50 top for Louis Lewis bout January 25.
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Dizzy Dean Aims For 20 Wins With Cubs In 1939
Chicago reports Dizzy Dean says his right arm is back to full strength after an arm trouble last season. He predicts 20 to 25 wins this year and plans talks on 1939 salary terms with Cubs officials. He notes he has kept fit by light activity and caddying for his wife. Dean also weighs in on brother Paul, claiming golfing form and plans to beat the Cardinals.
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Vines Trails Budge In New England Tennis Test
Ellsworth Vines slipping two matches behind Don Budge during their long transcontinental tour for cash after a sharper display yet still losing 6-3 6-4 in Boston. Budge, the former amateur king, showed cautious form while Vines seeks control to threaten the veteran.
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Drunken Driver Farmer J P Remaley Blocked by Night Jail
Farmer John P Remaley must serve one month in jail for drunken driving but will only stay nights in jail and continue farm chores. The judge granted him permission to leave by day.
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John .P. Remaley
Last Night's Cage Results From Across The South
AP roundup of college basketball scores includes Auburn over Lanette 38 21 Millsaps at University of Mississippi 37 New Orleans Louisiana 41 Tulane 32 at Deland Wofford 33 Stetson 31 Army 50 Brown 21 Furman 42 Erskine 26 Princeton 33 Duke 46 High Point 43 East Carolina Teachers 37 Wake Forest 38 Clemson 38 Georgetown 27 New York University 25 Emporia State 36 Kansas State 32 Penn 36 Maryland 24 Penn State 36 Western Reserve 24 New York Celtics 52 National Business College 47 Long Island University 52 Kentucky 34.
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Prisoner Allowed Farm Visit After Protest
During the day after Remaley protested he could not operate his farm he was allowed a farm visit. He was released at 6 a.m. and returned to the jail at 7 p.m.
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Pass Rule Changes Aim to Speed Up College Football
The rules committee eased penalties for throwing to ineligible receivers and limited downfield advances by ineligible receivers. Analysts say the changes favor offense by promoting shovel passes and quick throws behind the line while linemen protect the passer. The move mirrors professional football to attract younger fans.
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To Croak or Not to Croak In Arkansas Law Debate
In Little Rock on January 5 the Arkansas Bullfrog Hunters Association backs a push to curb commercial bullfrog hunts. Attorney Roy Prewitt plans to introduce a legislative measure as the next session convenes to limit bullfrog hunting amid warnings of rapid depletion.
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