Tulane and Texas Aggies to clash in Sugar Bowl
Tulane faces the Texas Aggies in the Sugar Bowl at New Orleans on New Year's Day as one of college football’s marquee matchups. Western teams, bowls and bids swirl with U S C expected to receive a West slot and Tennessee a strong Eastern contender if results go as planned.
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New Orleans
Cours
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Auburn
Georgia
Tech
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Missouri
J. Curtis Sanford
Dallas
Duquesne
Georgetown
Boston College
Fordham
Catholic Universty
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Biff Donelli
Duquesne Dukes
Los Angeles
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el Pa
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After Top Money and Coaching Moves Reported
A patched contract with figures inserted by Paul leads to a signed agreement. Boston offers Joe Vesmik to Detroit for Rudy York, with Giants possibly including Jo Jo Moore from McGraw’s era. Harland Cliff denies rumors of WPA, intends to play another Browns season. Marquette hints at a tough football team next year. Dams and Hellman receive freshman numerals.
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Paul
Boston
Joe Vesmik
Detroit
Rudy York
Giants
Jo Jo Moore
McGraw
Harland Cliff
Thos
WPA
Browns
Marquette
Durocher to Get Big Pay
Dodgers likely to pay Leo Durocher 25 thousand dollars with a bonus as boxing probe broadens with Harry Thomas confession. A Detroit bowling group posted 166 in first game. Reds sign Paul Derringer as Warren Giles signs. Local marketplace ads appear for livestock and junk purchasing.
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Dodgers
Leo Durocher
Ward Cuff
Milwaukee
Green Bay
Larry, MacPhail
Don Padgett
Bardel Brothers
Detroit
Cliff
Stokes
Cincinnati
Reds
Paul Derringer
Warren C. Giles
Rule changes opposed by Clemson coach voice
New York December 6 coaches across the association echo l eave the rule book alone stance with a minority against the new cone cleat. Goal post debates resurface and a shift toward restricting the defense to six on the line is noted. Sprap Fruit Co charter issued Martinsburg with works in Berkeley Morgan and Hampshire counties.
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Clemson
Jess Neely
Atong
Tom Stidham
Oklahoma
Charles Bachman
Michigan State
Bill Alexander
Georgia
Stidham
Charleston
Sprap Fruit Company
Martinburg
Berkeley
Morgan
Hammpshire
Gilbert C. McKown
J. Nevin Kilmer
S. Woods Byrern
Martinsburg
Potters Bow to Firemen in Close Bowling Duel
In a tight M.G.A. A. duel on the association alleys the Potters lost three games to one to the Firemen, 2,174 to 2,160. Hall led with 460, Layman 456, and H Isner topped the Potters with 2,445 for the series. East high single game went to Layman with 218. Carr China and the Independents stayed within three points of each other atop the standings.
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Earl Layman
Potter
H. Isner
Layman
Carr China
Independents
Negro held in Lamar murder case after arraignment
Justice E L Reece of Herndon held Will Adams, 40, for grand jury action on a murder charge after arraignment in the shooting of Loney Elibe. State police corporal R D Flatt said Elibe was shot during an argument over dog ownership.
Forward Pass Gains Ground Across Regions in 1929 Football Season
The Associated Press survey shows forward passing as a core part of a balanced attack, with increased effectiveness and broader use of the kick. The drop kick revival grows, field goal attempts rise, and punting strengthens defense. Yale notes defensive upgrades, while teams across the Five Man Line era adopt varied formations.
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New York
Associated Press
Rocky Mountain
Yale
Holy Cross
Marshall
Westigan
Arkansas
University of Portland
Marquette
Pacific Coast
Santa Clara
Two Captains Chosen for Morehead State Football Team
Morehead Kentucky December 6. Morehead State Teachers College selects co captains for the 1940 football squad Beverly Juss Varney of Williamson West Virginia and Benny Varnelis of Britain Connecticut both halfbacks Varney a junior was the second leading scorer in 1938 while Varnelis a sophomore will be the first junior to captain the Morehead team
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Morehead State Teachers College
Beverly Juss Varney
Williamson
W. Va
Benny Varnellis
Britain
Cleveland Buys Half Share In Mid Atlantic Club
Wetzel, head of the Indians farm system, bought a half interest in the Charleston West Virginia club of the Class C Middle Atlantic League. He will dispose of Springfield holdings but keep Springfield as an affiliated farm. Ed Hall stays manager under Wetzel and Watt Powell co-owns Charleston.
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Cincinnati
Henry B.buzz
Wetzel
Indians
Charleston
W Va
Springfield
West Virginia
Ed Hall
Watt Powell
Fights Last Night in New York and Texas
Boxers Dan Frantini and John ny Stevens won decisions in New York. Jimmy Duval and Clarence Enos lost on points. Billy Pryor and Primo Flores also prevailed on points while Frankie Tejanova was KOed. Bernie Pried beat Nickey Jerome in Brooklyn.
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New York
Dan Frantini
Reading
Jimmy Duval
Los Angeles
Minors Challenge Big Leagues Over Franchise Rules
Minor league presidents Trautman and Shaughnessy announce an edict to block big league invasions into AA cities. They warn moves could cost $100,000 or more to secure a minor town, reshaping the baseball map and protecting investments. Talks hint at pending player trades, while a Judas reference notes a $12.28 value in US money.
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Trautman
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Warren Cales Schooled in Health and Sports Fame
Warren Harding Cales, 18, 170 pounds, an athletic standout and two-time state 4-H health champion, tops Concord State Teachers College as a freshman. He earned a perfect score in the 4-H health contest, was named best sport in 1938 sectional basketball, starred on a six man football team, and won the 1938 American Legion memorial scholarship. Cales shared the national boys' lute honor with Carlisle Klein and Leslie Warrant.
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Warren Harding
Cales
Concord State Teachers College
Talcott
Jackson's Mill
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Carlisle W. Klein
Black River
Leslie G. Warrant
Kasota. Minn
Veterans Excel In Fatigue Test For Steady Industrial Work
Philadelphia December 6 The treadmill study by Harvard fatigue lab chief Dr Ross A McFarland showed veteran Clarence De Mar 51 Boston Marathon winner maintained a steady long effort while college athletes tired. He compared veterans to older skilled workers conditioned for steady strains and warned industry against replacing them with eager young sprinters.
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Ross A. McFarland
Harvard University Fatigue Laboratory
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Clarence de Mar
Boston
McFarland
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Waynesburg Fielding Strong Hoops Team This Season
Waynesburg college will field a powerful basketball lineup led by Bob Simmers who scored 329 points last season. The team is favored over Carnegie Tech in the debut game this Saturday night, with only two 1939 Tech starters returning.
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Pittsburgh
Little Waynesburg College
Bob Simmers
Carnegie Tech
Tech
Early Pitt Grid Star Dies Of Heart Attack
John Turner a star center for the Pittsburgh Panthers from 1905 to 1908 died suddenly at age 60 while driving to his downtown office. He was a key pivot in the early Pitt football era and passed away yesterday.
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Pittsburgh
John Turner
Panthers
Dewey Arrives by Train for Minnesota Rally
Dewey will be introduced by Governor Harold E. Stassen at tonight’s rally in the northwest region. He is scheduled to arrive by train at 3 30 p m and will tour the loop district before meeting Republican county chairwomen. He leaves Thursday for Washington to attend the National Gridiron dinner.
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Dewey
Minnesota
Harold E. Stassen
Loop
Washington,d. C
Reds Purchase Star Pitcher in Major Trade
Cincinnati Reds sent Les Scarsella and cash to the Boston Bees for pitcher Jim Twzner, adding Turner to bolster the staff. Scarsella, a reserve first baseman, helped Newark win the International League pennant in 1938, while Turner won 20 games for Boston in 1937 and is 33. The deal reshuffles positions as Casey Stengel moves Buddy Hassett to left field and Scarsella to first base.
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Cincinnati Reds
Les Scarsella
Boston Bees
Jim Twzner
Scarsella
Reds
Pittsburgh Pirates
D'Arcy
Jake) Flowers
Turner
Bees
Grafton Kiwanis Training School and Dam Tour Reported
The article notes a tour of Tygart Dam led by Captain J. M. Muter and Fred Floyd, followed by a Grafton club training school close with a dinner meeting. John Evans and students performed, and Secretary Cruise spoke on citizenship and club education. Sectional meetings featured Paul Ware and Joe Vincent with key officers reviewing objectives for 1940.
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Martin
Kiwanis
Kiwanis International
Elkins Club
Grafton
Bert Anvil
John Wolfe
Parsons Club
Carl BE. Gainer
W. H. Coonty
J. L. Eymest
L. E. Gainer
PL. Phillips
W. T. Carder
J. H. Rohitbaugh
Eph Lazarus
Belington
Rodney A. Barb
Ernest L. Moon
Kenneth W. Minear
Porter L. Marsh
Jesse Riley
Parsons
A. T. Jack E. Cruise
Henry M. Thomas
Clarksburg
Joe Vincent
J. D. Muldoon
Rev. Cutright
W. E. Dennison
Slsem
Clifford Martin
Harold, Stoll
Stark A. Wilmoth
Francis B Carpenter
T. E
J . Elkins
Don C. Ward
E. L. Post
Russ Meredith
Cliff Kincaid
William P. le Fairmont
J. B. Blackburn
R. G. Tucker
Ray Fritz
PB. Strausberg
Morgantown
A. S. Hawkins
Paul Ware
Philippi
Tygart Dam
J. M. Muter
Fred Floyd
Cozy Rest
John Evans
Arthur Yates, Jr
Bobby Brand
Joe Talego
Cruise
Riley
Salem
R. C. Tucker
Cliff Martin
Elkins
Tas
John A Field Sr Dies at 59 Merchant and Banker
PLAN LAST RITES CHARLESTON Dec 6 Funeral services set for tomorrow at 3 p m for John A Field Sr 59 merchant and banker who died yesterday Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Park.
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John A. Field
Sunset Memorial Park
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