High School Tops Alumni 33 29 In Grafton Opener
Grafton High School defeated the Alumni 33 to 29 in a slow season opener marked by new rules and cautious play. Eddie O Connor led with nine points while Clyde Hickman and other Bearcats contributed, and the alumni fought back in the final period but could not overtake the hosts.
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Grafton Bearcats Open Season Amid Mixed Hopes
Grafton High fans saw Coach Ron McKinney’s 1936 Bearcats in a preview against the Alumni showing early promise but needing refinement. The team built a big first half lead, then lagged in the final two quarters as shooting and ball handling faltered. Eddie O’Connor impressed at center, while guards Lobis and Cross showed effort. Alumni guard Lambert led scoring. both teams struggled at the line. Sparse student turnout raised questions about school spirit and athletic support. A separate note reports two cars skidded on ice, injuring J. B. Eads.
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Ron McKinney
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Grafton High
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Eddie O’connor
Lobis
Cross
Child Dies From Burns While Lighting Stove Pilot
Mildred Stump four years old of Malden died from burns suffered December 4 when her clothing caught fire as she attempted to light the pilot of a cook stove in Charleston.
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Charleston
Mildred Stump
Malden
Wrestling Last Night in Bergen and Nearby Venues
Report covers multiple matches with wrestlers from Bergen New Jersey Paterson Chicago Ireland and Georgia. Results include wins by George 915 defeating Kashey 210 Danno O Mahoney 95 over Man Moun Dean 312 and Dean Detton 205 over Serge f 240 with one fall. Other bouts feature Gino Garibaldi fab Italy defeating Willie Davis West Virginia 19:00 Len Falaluso 10 New York won om Chief Chenchki 245 Syra KG foul Herb Freeman 250 York defeating John Freberg I Chicago 12:00 Mike Boskos San Francisco defeating Nor wis 240 West Virginia 15 and Rob Russell 225 ML two out of three.
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Paterson
N. Jay
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Danno O'Mahoney
Ireland
Man Moun Dean
Georgia
Delphia
Dean Detton
Kealty
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Jax Braziciaco
Gino Garibaldi
Fab
Italy
Willie Davis
West Virginia
Len Falaluso
New York
Chenchki
Syra
Herb Freeman
York
John Freberg
Mike Boskos
San Francisco
Norwis
Rob Russell
Slow whistle rule change urged by national rules panel
New York Dec 28 The National Rules Committee proposed eliminating the disputed slow whistle ruling of 1935 in the college gridiron code. The report said sentiment against the note remains strong and that the game could proceed better without it. The committee meets February 14 16 in Palm Springs to finalize changes.
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National Rules Committee
National Collegiate Athletic Association
Walter Okeson
Lehigh
Palm Springs
Calif
Okeson
New Orleans Opens Mid-Winter Sports Meet Invitation
New Orleans launched a weeklong carnival of sport featuring football basketball track yachting and tennis with 53 track stars in the Sugar Bowl meet. In the unofficial Olympic trials prelude Glenn Cunningham Jack Torrance Charlie Hornbostel and Sam Allen faced top rivals as Cunningham battled a strong mile field including Glenn Dawson Frank Crowley Henry Morgan and Don Lash for near record time.
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United States
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Jack Torrance
Charlie Hornbostel
Sam Allen
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Glenn Dawson
Oklahoma Flash
Frank Crowley
New York A.C
Henry Morgan
North Texas Teachers’ College
Don Lash
Indiana
Thornhill focuses on pass defense ahead of Rose Bowl
Stanford coach Claude Thornhill stresses stopping Southern Methodist aerials while noting California’s long throws troubled his unit. Injured knee questions cloud James Moserio’s action as SMU arrives in Pasadena for four days of Rose Bowl prep.
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Calif
Claude
Tiny) Thornhill
Stanford
Southern Methodist Mustangs
Thornhill
Southern Methodist
California
Mustang
Defense Made for College Grid Coaches
Clark D. Shaughnessy, head coach at the University of Chicago, urged colleges and alumni to adopt a saner view of football and its teachers at the American Football Coaches Association convention. He said coaches are not solely responsible for players failing, and listed four factors in winning teams: material, facilities and practice time, opponent selection, and coaching being least important.
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Clark D. Shaughnessy
University of Chicago
American Football Coaches Association
Fights Last Night Across Denver Kansas City and Hollywood
In Denver Emilio Martinez, 172, defeated Fred Lenhart, 171, by outpoint in a ten round bout. In Kansas City Bruce Brown, 160, stopped Kenny Austin, 160, in three rounds. In Hollywood Midget Wolgast, 126, beat Dick Welsh, 126, on a points decision.
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Emilio Martinez
Fred Lenhart
Spokane
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Bruce Brown
Salina
Kas
Kenny Austin
Omaha
Hollywood
Calif
Wolgast
Philadelphia
Dick Welsh
Three Hold Low Score Honors In Coast Open
Pasadena Calif Dec 28 A tough 68 tied for low in the Pasadena Open first round with Sam Parks Jr the national open champion arriving from Florida. The honor for the first few days went to Wilford Witty Cox Al Krueger and Jimmy Hines all recording strong rounds led by Cox who had five birdies and only two missed pars en route to a 34 on the front and 34 back for a one stroke margin.
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Sam Parks Jr
Florida
Wilford (Witty) Cox
Bethesda
al Krueger
Beloit Wis
Jimmy Hines
Garden City
L. I
Cox
Grid Players Get Workout in Freezing Charleston
In 15 degree cold 44 high school football players worked out at Laidley field after snow was cleared. South and north squads prep for New Year’s Day game with Notre Dame system taught by Garrity of Hinton High, promising color and open play. Clyde’s north squad drills included Parkersburg’s Archer breaking long gains, as south hones passes, lateral plays, and blocking punts.
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Clyde Archer
Parkersburg
LSU Tigers Ready for Sugar Bowl Clash with TCU
Baton Rouge reports LSU prepared on land and in air to face Texas Christian in the Sugar Bowl on New Year’s Day. Coach Bernie Moore’s squad finished practice and hopes to regain peak form, with possible passing duel between Abe Michal and Sammy Baugh as LSU’s A and B teams ready to defend against TCU’s ground attack.
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Horned Frogs
New Orleans
Bernie Moore
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Louisiana State
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Bill Crass
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Pat Coffe
Subsidies Debate Roils National Collegiate A A A Session
Open discussion on subsidies for athletes dominated the final National Collegiate A A A session in New York. Major John L. Griffith signaled including the topic in his annual report to spark debate while the executive committee declined to urge action. Dr John J Tigert of Florida and other southern leaders offered unofficial explanations during the discussions.
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Tulane
Georgia
NCAA agenda shapes athletic aid and Olympic plan
The article notes debates over treating athletic ability in aid decisions, the scope of scholarships, and ensuring benefits to players without excess. It also mentions expected votes backing the American Olympic program and the football rules committee report on proposed changes, including removing the slow whistle. The American Football Coaches Association plans a dinner and may endorse further rule proposals at the winter meetings.
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Mountaineers Brace for West Virginia Western Tour
West Virginia coach Marshall Glenn faces a three game western swing with two stars sidelined. Andy Mestrovic remains in Cleveland to work on law studies while Jack Gocke declines the trip. The lineup may include Colebank Simpson Barna Phares and Hester for the game at Western Reserve. The team then travels to Michigan State and Marietta College.
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