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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1938
Page
7
Notre Dame, Tennessee, Oklahoma and Texas Tech star in a season finale as Duke, Texas Christian claim conference crowns. Army-Navy drew 202000 at Philadelphia while Holy Cross and Fordham added to their laurels. Stanford, Oregon State, Tulane and Mississippi edged toward glory with key victories in late November action.
New York November 28 AP undefeated and untied college football teams dwindle to 14 with season near end. Notre Dame faces Southern California, Oklahoma meets Washington State, Tennessee tackles Mississippi, Texas Tech plays Centenary as final big tests loom.
Johnny Revolta of Evanston Illinois won first prize of 1200 in the Columbia Ridgewood golf tourney with a 2 under par four round total. Sam Snead of White Sulphur Springs West Virginia, tied for third, earned 335.66, boosting his yearly haul to a record 18 639 46 as Revolta moved to second in year earnings.
A year ago Don Lash of Indiana won his fourth straight national A. A. U. cross country title at Newark finishing 10,000 meters in 32 07.4. Three years ago New York University’s previously unbeaten football team lost 21 0 to Fordham before 72 000 fans. Five years ago Dartmouth coach Jackson Caswell resigned amid student pressure and Lehigh coach Austin Tate also stepped down after six years.
The National Hockey League sits in a three way tie for first place as Boston Bruins show a favorable schedule with seven games played, five wins and one tie. They defeated the New York Americans 8 to 2 while the Chicago Blackhawks beat the New York Rangers 1 to 0. Montreal Canadiens earned their first win, 3 to 2 over the Detroit Red Wings.
Los Angeles November 28. Conflicting reports say Texas Christian Duke or Tennessee could receive the Rose Bowl invitation as the Pacific Coast Conference prepares to name its entry for Pasadena. USC or California also loom, with USC favored by sentiment. Duke rose after a 7-0 win over Pitt, Tennessee impressed with a 46-0 win over Kentucky, and 10,000 Texans were hoped to back TCU if invited.
Detroit Lions pursue Western Division honors by beating the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday to force a playoff with Green Bay before the final between Eastern and Western winners. Washington defeated Pittsburgh 15 0 to stay in Eastern contention as New York Giants lead. Chicago Cardinals beat Cleveland Rams 31 17 as their completion total rose to 112, surpassing Green Bay’s 1926 mark.
Dallas November 24 Monte Stratton ace pitcher for the Chicago White Sox faces possible leg amputation after an accidental pistol discharge while rabbit hunting near Greenville. Surgeon Dr. Thomasson said it is “pretty certain” his right leg will be lost though transfusions helped. Stratton, 25, rose from semi pro to major league in four years and pitched for the Sox two seasons with 15 wins last year despite a temporary arm setback.
Tigers' court squad cut to 24 players as practice resumes after a week off. Coach Deklatz names the A squad led by Bud Ebert and includes Vonderhart, Walsh, Kaminski, and Hoppel, with most others from the B squad that won Beadle County. Assistant coach Washabaugh leads the B group as Deklotz heads to Vermillion for a university banquet. Two practice sessions are planned for tomorrow, afternoon and evening.
Notre Dame faces USC in Los Angeles on December 3 in a clash marked by Rockne era depth and the Irish coordination. The piece argues Irish speed and alertness edge USC’s man power, with a national title in reach if Notre Dame wins, while noting USC’s versatile Lansdell could swing momentum if he replicates Ohio State or California form.
Sid Feder reports on college football fever and bowl lineup chatter ranging from Duke and Oklahoma to Notre Dame and Texas Christian While critiquing publicity and weighing potential matchups the piece notes Oklahoma’s absence from Jim Crowley’s radio list and hints at boxing gossip surrounding Armstrong Garcia and other sports headlines of the era
New York November 23 Football star Leroy Fry of Texas Arts and Industries surged to the nation's scoring lead with 46 points in a game against the University of Mexico, lifting his season total to 133 and widening the gap over Gaylon Smith of Southwestern Tennessee and Sammy Roeder of Franklin and Marshall.
Vermillion announces University of South Dakota Coyotes will face a demanding 10 game slate starting with Eastern Normal at Madison. The schedule includes Creighton Carleton and DePaul in Vermilion plus four Big Ten and MVC opponents, with multiple games around exam week.
Vermillion November 28 The University of South Dakota will run an eight to twelve team elimination intramural basketball tourney December 5 and 6. The Undees, defending champs, lost key players to graduation while Sigma Alpha Epsilon is favored with several former all state athletes. A round robin follows after Christmas and other sports later in the year. The program aims at healthful exercise and a glimpse of freshmen prospects for varsity squads.
Parker all Mississippi back phased for one touchdown and passed for two more in defeat at Mississippi State. Huey Long and Harry Sielia Army back and tackle Long returned punt 79 yards for first Army touchdown intercepted pass on goal line to halt final Navy threat. Stella new cadet captain played magnificent defensive game. Willard Purdue and Eric Tipton Duke end and back Purdue blocked Pitt punt in end zone and grabbed ball for winning touchdown. Tipton held lead safe by penning Pitt in its own territory with magnificent punts. Dave O'Brien Texas Christian U back quarterbacked his team for 231 yards from scrimmage and scored three touchdowns as Horned Frogs won Southwest Conference championship, and completed an unbeaten season, again at Southern Methodist U.
Worcester, Mass. Nov 28 1973 Athletic officials at Holy Cross were surprised by Dr Eddie Anderson resigning as football coach and did not receive a reason. Anderson had been negotiating a possible $12 800 contract with another college and indicated he would announce his future destination.
Dr Edward C Anderson, former Holy Cross coach, signed a three year deal to lead the Iowa Hawkeyes football program beginning next season. Board president G Dad Schroeder said Anderson will have full authority over football matters with staff to be announced after submission to the board. Anderson, a Mason City native and Notre Dame alum, led Holy Cross to 47 wins, 7 losses, and 4 ties in six seasons.
M. C. Welsh secretary of the Huguon whist league notes an error in the Saturday schedule for the 1938 39 season. The next session will be played Dec 6 instead of Dec 12 with the V F W squad hosting four league members. Knights of Columbus and Legion play that night with Knights of Pythians facing the Elks at the opening session earlier in November.
Vermillion November 28 The University of South Dakota athletic department will hold a victory dance December 16 in the new armory to raise funds for buying gold footballs for the Coyotes. A campus band will play.
Three carloads of dressed turkeys were sent from Wessington Springs to Chicago for Thanksgiving. The Flutie Creamery processed nearly 100000 pounds, with 28 women dressing birds. Shipments used train and truck. about 28 workers involved.
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