Alabama Captain All American Guard Hurt In Practice
Alabama star Leroy Monsky, captain and All American guard, was cut above the eye in a signal drill in San Antonio. He received five stitches and is expected to recover in time for the Rose Bowl against California.
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Xavier College Added By St. Vincent's Team
LATROBE Pa Dec 23 The football team of St Vincent college here will meet at least one new comer next season Xavier of Cin cinnati Although two games remain to be booked the schedule to date is Sept 23 Davis and Elkins here 130 Xavier here Oct 14 Waynes le Nov 6 St Thomas here 11 West Virginia Wesleyan at Buck West Virginia Wesleyan at Buck hannon W V Way and Nov 20 St Bonaventure here
Operation Fatal at Richwood Claims Rehn Life
Eu gene Rehn aged 33 died at a hospital after an operation. He worked for the State Road commission. Survived by his widow and two children. Funeral arrangements were not listed.
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Eugene Rehn
State Road Commission
Yost Soon to Quit as Director of Athletics
Michigan sports notes report Yost will announce retirement as director of athletics soon. The column mentions Marquette football, Paddy Driscoll, sophomores Albert Boots and Francs Van Hoot from Little Chute Wisconsin, Lou Gehri g iron man, and a light topcoat tale. It includes boxing media moves by Charlie Wackner and Maurie Waxman, Tulane football schedule and bowl tie ins, Connie Mack birthday, Red Dawson Tulane, and Dixie rumors with Detroit Groth and Marquette Cotton Bowl links.
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Red Dawson
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South Bend
Mack Out To Win Pennant
Connie Mack, 76, plans for next season as manager of the Philadelphia Athletics. He aims for a tenth pennant and his 55th year in baseball, continuing with Lake Charles training trip planned as he recovers from an illness. His teams since 1901 have won nine pennants and five World Series.
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Minnesota wrestler Cliff Olson tops Nick Gampofreda in 20 minutes
In Trenton New Jersey Cliff Olson 220 from Minnesota defeated Nick Gampofreda 220 from Baltimore after a 20 minute wrestling match. In Salt Lake City Gus Sonnennberg 211 from Boston and Red Shadow 230 from Mexico drew one hour with Little Wolf 215 from Colorado in a two of three falls bout.
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Center Jump Rule Sparks Bitter Debate Across Schools
New York Dec 23 Coaches and officials duel over the center jump rule as faster play may wear players, especially in small colleges and high schools. Critics warn of physical strain while supporters say it tests condition and balances competition.
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New York
Associated Press
Howard Cann
New York University
Cann
Pitt Banquet Hails Marshall as Billy Goldberg Plans Pitt Entry
Elkins December 23 Billy Goldberg will join the University of Pittsburgh next year said Pitt coach Jock Sutherland at a banquet honoring Marshall who will be a Panther senior next year. Billy starred on Elkins High School grid team in 1937.
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Famed fight recalled as Jake Kilrain dies at 78
New Orleans reports the death of Jake Kilrain at 78 in a Quincy Massachusetts hospital. The piece recalls the famous bare knuckle bout on July 8, 1899 between John L Sullivan and Kilrain, with vivid notes on fighters, betting, and public interest at the time.
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John L. Sullivan
Jake Kilrain
Ben
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O'Conner
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Francis T. Nicholls
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Fights Last Night Details From Lima and Philadelphia
Boxing results list Buddy Knox from Dayton stopping Al Reed of Fort Wayne in Lima Ohio. A separate Philadelphia scene notes Jeannie and Kid Hollie with further names and places.
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Buddy Knox
Dayton
Ohio
al Reed
Fort. Wayne
Ind
Washington
Jeannie Eechinson
Philadelphia
Kid Hollie
Dria
TVA Conciliation Faces Berry Case Debate on Leases Action
The article describes a majority board vote to conciliate Berry claims and notes TVA chair Lilienthal and H A Morgan defending the plan. Morgan says a key witness discussion is needed before ruling while three-member federal commission weighs the leases’ value with January as the expected decision window.
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Jailed for Drunken Driving in Oak Hill
Magistrate W H Level sentenced Eldon Reed to 76 days in the county jail for drunken driving in Oak Hill. The case reflects a renewed focus on enforcing town and county alcohol laws.
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W. H. Level
Eldon Reed
Golfers Start Work in Miami Tourney
The winter golfing brigade began today at the $2,500 Miami Open, third in a series totaling $20,000 in prize money. Top contenders include Sam Snead, the Nassau Open winner, joined by Johnny Regolta, Ralph Gulhal, and Hide Oliver as likely winners amid 166 starters.
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Fans urge Budge to turn pro for $60,000 windfall
New York crowds and figures like Dominic Pistone and Tom Savigear push Donald Budge to abandon amateur status for prize money, while Walter Pate urges careful thought. Records show few champions become professionals. Borotra and others prosper in post tennis careers.
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Police School Charleston Announces January Opening
State Police Superintendent C. C. Tallman named instructors for the annual training school at Jackson's Mill opening January 7. Leaders include Captain Arnold Moore and Lieutenants F. C. Crawford J. H. Fillinger C. W. Ray D. C. Bailey and Sergeant E. E. Stout.
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Mendelson Junk Co Seeks Hides and Scrap in Grafton
Local notice for beef hides and scrap junk buyers. Mendelson Junk Company offers top prices and urges sellers to call 9643 in Grafton West Virginia. The ad runs from November 22 to December 22.
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Cohen Returns from Miami to Grafton for Holidays
Alvin Cohen of Grafton High, former Bearcat tackle, has come back from Miami Florida where he attends the University of Miami. He weighs 214 pounds and reports dropping 25 pounds in two weeks of fall practice. He plans to study business administration then pre law and says Miami’s climate and friendly students suit him. He earned his own way to college by hitchhiking from Florida to Washington in 36 hours, and visits friends at the West Virginia Industrial School for Boys during his stay.
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West Virginia
Mountaineers Reach El Paso For Sun Bowl Prep
West Virginia University’s Mountaineers sped toward El Paso to begin a heavy practice schedule for their New Year’s Day football game with Texas Tech in the Sun Bowl. They are due here at 10:35 p.m. tonight to start work.
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Mountaineers Journey to El Paso Amid Long Trip
Glenn tempered expectations about Texas weather and declined to discuss prospects. West Virginia's Mountaineers prepared for a 1,459 mile journey with three barrels sent ahead from Morgantown. Players stretched in Chicago during a stopover before entraining for the final lap.
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State Coaches Meet On Jan 1
Charleston to host New Year sports events as the North South football game and statewide coaches meeting set in the capitol. Coach Russ Parsons of Oak Hill calls for a state coaches association board election to replace C A Tesch of Salem. Also discussed were outstanding players Jackie Hunt of Huntington and Mike Pollack of Farmington, with Patsy Tork praising Pollack’s backfield skills.
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