California Golden Bears Start Drill For Rose Bowl Battle
California's Golden Bears began intensive Rose Bowl prep in Berkeley with New Year’s Day game against Alabama. Coach Allison aims to reinforce fundamentals and signals while reviewing plays. Chapman survives a hand laceration from a window pane and is the only casualty as practice settles into one daily session next week.
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Risko Loses To Champion John Henry Lewis In Cleveland
Johnny Risko, 36, endures ten rounds with John Henry Lewis, losing by an Associated Press score of nine rounds to Lewis and one even. Risko vows to continue his comeback despite not getting going, while Lewis calls the fight a solid workout. Five thousand Clevelanders watched the bout at weigh-ins and punches to Risko’s jaw.
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Associated Press
Fights Last Night in New York Boston Philadelphia and Atlantic City
Boxing results listing multiple bouts with champions and contenders. Judges and outpoints noted for Lewiskis Risko Anelli Batenan Feldman Scott Miller Ketchel Sal and others across New York Boston Philadelphia Atlantic City with knockouts by Baer Hogan Knox and Miller and decisions for Anelli and Feldman among others. The report names fighters, weights, and cities including Pittsburgh Cleveland Waterbury Providence Lawrence and Newark.
Wrigley tops bid in baseball chess with Dodgers
Chicago Cubs owner P K Wrigley signals a bold bid for Brooklyn ace Van Mungo in a high stakes baseball chess match among Cubs Giants and Dodgers. Wrigley says money isn’t the only factor and hints at possible player plus cash offers while Brooklyn sets its line at half the club and cash for Mungo.
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Hal Schumacher
Gus Mancuso
Hank Leiber
Manders Tops Pro League Scorers With 69 Points
New York December 18 Jack Manders of the Chicago Bears headed the National Pro Football League scoring leaders after official records released today. Manders totaled 69 points from five touchdowns, 15 points after touchdowns and eight field goals, aided by his reputed automatic kicking toe.
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Buddy Baer Eyes Braddock Then Louis After Easy Victory
New York December 18 Buddy Baer the 243 pound California heavyweight scored a three round knockout of Eddie Hogan at Madison Square Garden and named his targets Jim Braddock and Joe Louis as next opponents Ancil Hoffman and Mike Jacobs weighed plans but cautioned on Louis while Jacobs suggested delaying until the Braddock Farr bout on January 21 Buddy pressed his long right hand and relied on patience to wear down Hogan in a slow, steady performance.
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Mrs Mars Has Funny Season in 1937 Racing Deals
New York December reports Mrs Ethel V Mars who spent 131000 on 16 yearlings in 1936 and saw both bargains and losses in 1937 Tiger bought for 4500 earned 54785 Sky Larking bought 13500 earned 41135 before a fatal leg injury Sky Larking won the Hopeful at Sarasota and seemed headed for two year old honors Warbridge and Farrell overpriced at 18000 each failed to win money or show strong form.
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Alec Shellogg Chosen Captain of Irish Team
South Bend Indiana article reports Alec Shellogg of New Castle named captain of Notre Dame football for 1938. He is a junior with previous letterman status. 25 players were nominated by Coach Elmer Layden for letters this year.
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Wrestling Last Night Returns From The Ring
In Philadelphia Jim Londos from Greece at 200 pounds defeated Chief Thunderbird of Vancouver Island in 45 minutes 24 seconds. In North Bergen Geo Beverly of California beat Jack Kennedy of Iowa in 20 minutes 7 seconds after Kennedy hurt his shoulder on a fall and could not continue. In Rochester Everett Marshall of Colorado and Don George of North Java drew one fall apiece. In San Diego Chief Little Wolf of Colorado defeated Sandor Szabo of Hungary though Szabo had an injured thumb.
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Greece
Chief Thunderbird
Vancouver Island
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N. J
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California
Jack Kennedy
Iowa
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Ring
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Everett ‘Marshall
Colorado
Don George
North Java
Drew
San Diego
Little Wolf
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Hungary
Grafton Bearcats Prepare For Season Opener Monday
Grafton High School Bearcats held final practice at the field house as they prep for the G. U. S. Alumni game opening the season Monday night. Coach Ranene led the squad to Morgantown for a WVU athletics clinic.
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Ran Ene
Morgantown
West Virginia Universiy
Athlete Athletic Department
New Idea For GW Backfield Players
Washington December 18. George Washington University backfield coach Bill Reinhart proposes a novel training drill by sending players through a crowded holiday shoppers line. He plans to hand each boy a package and have them dash down a makeshift Santa Claus lane to test footwork and dodging.
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Bill Reinhart
George Washington University
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75 Golfing Hopefuls Meet In Nassau Open
Nassau Bahamas December 18 A field of 75 golfing hopefuls started in the Nassau Open for a $3000 purse. Chicago sharpshooter Johnny Revolia opened as the starting favorite after winning $2500 in last week's Miami Biltmore Open. The event spans 72 holes with 18 today 36 tomorrow and final 18 Monday.
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Chicago
Australian Net Star Upsets U. S. Champion
Australian net star Jock Bromwich defeated U S champion Donald Budge 6 2 6 3 8 10 6 4 to give Australia a 14 1 victory in the tennis exhibition series Adrian Quist also contributed a win for Australia Rivlin and Watsoff were top scorers as West Virginia routs echoed in college basketball news Babe Barna shifts to basketball and plans games with former West Virginia stars and Pittsburgh Pirates alumni in trials and schedules
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Frank Frank Continues In Republican Policy Debate
The article outlines Dr. Frank's liberal tilt within the party and past consideration as a presidential nominee. It notes his critique of certain New Deal policies and his selection to head a policy committee drafting principles for the next Congress and elections. The group aims to balance views across conservatives, progressives, labor, and business sectors.
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Farm Bill Advances in Senate But Delayed to January
The farm bill, first on Roosevelt’s extra session program, won Senate approval 59 to 29 and moves toward final enactment after a session adjourns next Wednesday. Republicans Capper Grfier Nye joined 54 Democrats and Senators La Follette and Norris in supporting the measure, which narrowly avoided opposition from McAdoo price fixing advocates.
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First Round Play Over In Billiard Tournament
The first round of the straight rail billiard tournament at Grand Recreation parlors on Latrobe Street finished last night. P. Miller defeated Allen Garner 100 to 97 in the first tilt of the second round. Tonight features at least two second round matches. EVANSTON Ill Dec 18 As well as the last of first round matches. The all east football team meets at F Dyche stadium for an initial work out under coaches Bernie Bierman and Andy Kerr. Twenty two players from fifteen schools prepare for the Shrine hospital benefit game.
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Retreading and Vulcanizing Shop Reopens with Experience
Wolfe’s Tire Shop at 124 E Main resumes tire services including retreading and vulcanizing backed by years in the trade. Phone number 846 remains listed for customers.
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Mendelson Junk Company Ad Offers Best Beef Hides Prices
We are your best market and pay the highest prices for beef hides and scrap junk. Get our prices before selling. Mendelson Junk Company, phone 9643, Grafton, W. Va. November 22 to December 22.
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Senate and House debate granary substitute in farm bill
The article outlines a floor discussion over substituting the ever normal granary idea, noting a 40046 vote and a defeated substitute by Senator Lee. It compares Senate and House versions, detailing stricter farmer controls, earlier quotas, and contract requirements for corn and wheat, with controversy expected in conference and a 1938-39 timing split.
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House Rebellion Debate Over 40-Hour Week Wage Plan
House members clash over a labor bill amid lines drawn between the A F of L and the C I O. The A F of L backs a 40 hour week and 40 cent minimum wage, while the administration’s flexible program faces criticism amid recession concerns and business restraint fears.
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