Texas Aggies Best Football Team Of Year, Experts Say
In the final AP ranking, the Texas A&M Aggies are named football team of the year by 116 editors and experts. Tennessee ranked second with Southern California third, Tulane fifth, Missouri sixth, and Duke eighth.
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Fanning With S D Basketball Coaches
South Dakota B school coaches stress free throws after reading scores from the season. Kadoka beat Midland 24 to 13 as Forest Lines coached squad outscored opponents by converting 14 of 20 attempts. Free throws decided Lyons 24-23 over Garretson while Parkston’s Lloyd Dean went 7 of 8. Heber led Turton to 18-13 over Logan Consolidated. Belle Fourche beat Vale 39-34 amid 41 fouls. Hecla topped Barnard 39-22 as Bernard Kepper’s squad won four of five. New Effington edged Fairmount 16-14 in a rough game with 27 fouls. Yale’s Yale team noted 23 personals in Yale vs Yale matchup. Coach Culhane canceled a Re- game due to chicken pox concerns.
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New Orleans Fans Chase Billy Conn Gas Masks
New Orleans cuties went wild over Billy Conn at a collegiate dance in New Orleans. California operatives mention Harmer Norton, while Frank Thomas of Alabama seeks to coach the Dodgers. Nile Kinnick and other sports figures surface in a collage of cluttered notes and quips.
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Local teams rally amid rough play and close scores
Across games reported in the district, Andover and Bonilla high show three wins in three starts while Waverly bogsters remain dominant at home with only four losses in 15 years. Bowdle edges Glentam 16 to 15 as overtime rules loom. Cresbard nicks Orient on forfeit.
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Antil to Speak at Vermillion University Banquet Moment
Ray Antil, former Minnesota end on the mythical Big Ten eleven, will be the featured speaker at the annual football banquet for State University and Vermillion High School players in Vermillion Tuesday night. Other speakers include Coaches Gamage and Hoy, Lyle Nelson, and chamber officials.
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College Basketball Scores From Across The Nation
Concordia 78 Carroll 33. Minnesota 29 Carleton 22. Iowa Teachers 40 Grinnell 38. Iowa State 37 Drake 34. Purdue 25 DePaul 37 Indiana 58 Xavier 24. LaCrosse Teachers 26 Platteville 35. South Dakota State 61 Huron College 22. Hastings JC 65 Duluth 38. Gustavus Adolphus 51 Hong Kong Rites 85.
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DePaul Beats Purdue to Break Big Ten Undefeated Run
DePaul University breezed past Purdue 37 to 25 to hand the Big Ten leaders their first defeat of the season. The victory lifts DePaul to 18 wins and one loss among conference foes as the season progresses.
Former Big League Pitcher Loses Hand in Accident
Howard R. Dick Kauffman former major league right hand pitcher and St. Louis Browns veteran and Atlanta Southern Association manager lost his left hand after a bunting accident. He fell through underbrush and his hand was mangled requiring amputation.
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Armstrong’s Comeback Shines in Cleveland Boxing Show
On Henry Armstrong’s 27th birthday in Cleveland, the world welterweight champion dominated Jimmy Garrison to a seventh round technical knockout. Portland host Al Hostak retained the middleweight crown by stopping Eric Seelig in one round, as the show drew 10,988 fans for charity.
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Commissioner Seeks Suspension for Henry Armstrong
New York December 12 Commissioner Walker Wear of the New York State Athletic Commission said he would recommend suspending welterweight champion Henry Armstrong for fighting Timmy Garrison in Cleveland after failing to meet Ambers in New York on December 3. Wear stated Armstrong ran out on his bout with Ambers.
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Covelli Beats Esqueda in Brooklyn Bouts at 126
In Brooklyn Frankie Covelli age 126 outpointed Sixto Esqueda age 123 from Puerto Rico in a welterweight clash. Covelli dominated rounds with crisp power while Esqueda pressed with quick combinations. The bout showcased Covelli's reach and defense against Esqueda's aggression.
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Slamming Sammy's Set For Comeback
Samuel Jackson Snead returns to golf after dental issues and misery in the sack to compete in the Miami Open with a $19,000 purse. He seeks confidence and the feel of not missing as he targets reclaiming form after a 287 score two years earlier.
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Alicé Marble Named Outstanding Woman Athlete Of Year
Alice Marble is named the outstanding woman athlete of 1939 by a record landslide of votes from 63 sports experts. She led with 167 points, followed by Betty Jameson in second place with 55 and Patty Berg third with 31. The poll also spotlighted Eleanor Holm and Elsie Crabtree in surprise standings.
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Atlanta
Betty Hicks
Long Beach
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State College Thrashes Huron in Non-Conference Hoops Clash
In Brookings on Monday night State College basketball rolled to an 81 to 22 victory over Huron Scalpers. Led by Dutch Thornton and John Billington, State opened with a 7-0 run and built a commanding first-half lead, using 14 players to contribute to the scoring total and demonstrate depth. Captain Leonard Herther was tops for Huron with 10 points, while State’s reserve talent impressed as Baker rotated through many lineups.
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Bowling Gagnon's Dairy leads Scaiper League clash
Gagnon’s Dairy swept Fairmont’s top team in three straight to seize first place as Morin-Colton upset Huron Construction. Krueger led with 579 and 422, Gagnon contributed, while Model Laundry tied for second by beating Lampe’s Market. Atlas Tires posted 2232 team total.
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Boxing champions dominate night with quick KOs
Reports describe National Boxing Association middleweight champ LAND-Al Hostzk of Seattle knocking out Eric Seelig of New York and Welterweight Henry Armstrong of Los Angeles stopping Jimmy Garrison in Chicago. Also Henry Wacker of Taylorville KO’d Leo Hruce in Pittsburgh. A note on the Central American basilisk claims it can run on water by its rapid movement and tail guidance.
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Vikings edge Nebraska Wesleyan in late rally erratic play
Augustana College Vikings fought off Nebraska Wesleyan 74 70 on their home court as star forward Elbert Sauders poured in 11 field goals. The Nebraskans pressured throughout with a strong attack led by Sauders while a mid game lead evaporated before the final buzzer. Harry Jeffra beat Johnny Buff in a separate carded bout in Baltimore Jersey City matchups.
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