Vikings Face Scalpers In South Dakota Clash Tonight
Augustana Vikings seek their first win of the 1940-41 season against Gerry Parker’s Scalpers on the Huron College floor. Olson relies on his starting quintet including Scanlan Kilness and Johnson, while Parker counts on Bates Cameron Ketzback Cotton and Del Cameron to counter. Prelim plays at 6:45 with an independent De Smet team in reserve action.
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Miller Rustlers beat Falcons 30 20 for third straight win
Miller High School Bustlers earned their third straight Central South Dakota conference victory by defeating the Foulkton Trojans 30-20. Schroeder led with points while Andersom and Lorenz added six each as Miller built a 21-7 halftime lead. Hanson led the Trojans with six points. Melloy and Brewer added five each. A preliminary game saw St. Lawrence Junior High beat Miller 18-10.
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Buddy Baer Beaten by Oakland Rival in Points Fight
In a tight bout held in New York, Eddie Blunt from Oakland defeated Buddy Baer on points after 15 rounds. Baer showed resilience but was outboxed by Blunt who landed sharper combinations throughout, securing the decision.
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Bowl Games Reflect Commercialization of College Athletics
Baton Rouge Louisiana January 16 football bowl games are the most evident sign of commercialization in college athletics says Dr James F Broussard LSU athletic council chair for 26 years He notes colleges cannot resist outside financial pressures when deciding postseason games He cites LSU in the Sugar Bowl three times and calls football today a highly organized commercialized business.
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Hardrockers Rally To Overtime Victory Over Southern Normal
Springfield story reports the Hardrockers of the School of Mines edge Southern Normal 52-50 in overtime after a late surge tied the game in regulation. Bob Lewis led with 22 points, Bill Lewis added key baskets, while Max Becker tallied 28 for Southern. The game featured a 46-46 deadlock at the end of regulation and a 50-48 Southern lead after three periods.
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Ladies Admitted to Creighton Football Banquet
Women gain welcome entry to Creighton University annual football banquet on February 4. Principal speaker is Lynn Waldorf of Northwestern University. Letters will be awarded to 25 members of the 1940 Bluejay squad and Johnny Knolla to receive The Cretonian trophy for the second straight year.
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Creighton and A&M to Clash Friday in Stillwater
Creighton Bluejays meet Oklahoma A and M Aggies in Stillwater Friday night in a likely top valley matchup. both teams carry eight wins and two losses. Creighton has more valley wins, and A and M beat Tulsa 39 23. Creighton plans an Omaha departure Thursday and an overnight Tulsa stopover before the Stillwater game.
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No Sissies on 1941 Cokes Squad Says New Gridiron Mentor
A new gridiron mentor, leaping from Massillon Bien School, vows to restrict the Burkere varsity to forty men who can play sixty minutes each game. The sports item notes the ambitious plan and the speaker’s assertion of rigorous player discipline.
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Youngsters Pace Field In $5,000 Golf Tournament
In San Francisco two young pros led the second round of the 36 hole qualifier for the 5,000 dollar San Francisco match play open. Chick Harbert led at five under par 67 on Presidio course, Marion Heifner two strokes back. Several former champions and notable pros posted par or near par scores as rivals vie for one of 32 spots in match play.
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Oklahoma City
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Detroit
Eduardo Blasi
Buenos Aires
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Jimmy Demaret
Houston
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Sports Roundup Flashes From Eddie Briez On Max Rosenbloom
New York sports column surveys night club incidents, boxing notes, and college athletics. Mentions Max Rosenbloom raid impact, Max Baer acting revival talk, Joe Louis Boston lecture, Romanian welterweight Theodorescu at Carnegie Hall, Tuss Laughry and Dartmouth, Babe Ruth pheasant hunting, Ray Shelley shoe delays, Paul Brown and Ohio State trials, Wayne Wright jockey profits, Red Burman boxing shoes, Currivan vs Butler punch, Johnny Bulla LA Open bell.
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New York Baseball Writers Honor DiMaggio Chapter Vote
The New York chapter of the Baseball Writers Association of America held a vote honoring Joe DiMaggio for his contributions to baseball. The decision followed discussions about league policies and club guidelines, reflecting a broader push to recognize standout players from the past season.
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Grocerymen Armours Win Loop Games
In Huron City Basketball League action the Grocerymen edged the Coaches 23 to 24 for a second straight win. Milks fell 37 to 20 to Armours, with Don McNutt scoring eight and Shanholtz ten for the losers.
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Bunnies To Open Schedule Friday
South Dakota State frosh cagers travel to Sioux Falls to face Nettleton Commercial College, starting Friday night. About 12 or 13 yearling players will make the trip as two evenly matched starting quintets are prepared by Coach Arndt. Key players include Len Neller, Tom Cruisenberry, Jesse Maruska, Bob Kerolevitz, Tara Lyons, Harry Franz, Don Healy, Jim Bailor, Gene Hitton, Sherwood Berg, LeRoy Shearer and Gene Drier with several others in reserve.
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Harrold Beats Ree Heights 30-24 to Avenge Loss
Harrold Hustlers defeated Ree Warriors 30-24 on their home floor. Harrold led 5-1 early as Meehan scored 12 for Ree, while Misterck returned from a two week layoff to score 10 for Harrold in a strong offensive showing.
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Capacity Crowd Expected for Zivic Armstrong Bout at MSG
New York crowd eyed a 15 round welterweight showdown at Madison Square Garden Friday night pitting Fritzie Zivic against Henry Armstrong. Despite Armstrong as favorite, bettors and experts split with Zivic drawing support as advance sales near thirty thousand dollars and promoter Uncle Mike Jacobs predicting a sellout.
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Conn Favored To Beat Louis in Heavyweight Title Bout
Pittsburgh guests of honor at the Athletic Association party forecast 1941 outcomes. Billy Conn is favored to beat Joe Louis for the heavyweight championship next June. Other forecasts include the Reds repeating in the National League and the Yankees being contenders.
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Bryant Five Defeats Estelline in Close 22 20
Bryant High School edged Estelline 22 to 20 on the local court in a tight Tuesday night game. Malek led Bryant with 17 points while Burge scored six for Estelline. Estelline’s seconds beat Bryant reserves 14 to 4 in the preliminary. Bryant advances to meet Thomas Friday in the Hamlin County basketball tournament on the local floor.
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Arrows Seek Second Loop Win In Battle With Tigers
The Madison Bulldogs face the Arrows in a decisive league clash on Friday night. Arrows rely on Warren Lindquist and a mix of sophomores and juniors to counter Madison’s veterans Dale Case Scott Woodward Bud Brenner Leo McGinty and Jack Van Arsdale as they chase a stronger position in the loop.
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Stephan Indees To Meet Bearded Aces
In Hughmon s Special report the Stephan Indees will play the Bearded Aces at Miller Sunday evening January 19 after a Sunday afternoon game at Stephan. A first game between Stephan High School and St Mary s High School of Salem is also scheduled.
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