Defense Gets Emphasis as Auburn Plainsmen Return
Auburn Plainsmen resume intensive practice after a ten day break, sharpening drills for the Orange Bowl tilt with Michigan State. Elsewhere Rose Bowl preparations unfold for California and Alabama while other teams including Santa Clara, LSU, Rice, Colorado, West Virginia, Texas Tech, and all East and West squads stage workouts ahead of postseason games.
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Budge Acknowledges Loss Plans Match With Crawford
Don Budge said he could not be at the top always and apologized for his listless exhibition defeat to Baron Gottfried von Cramm in Sydney. Bryan Pult announced Budge’s plan to meet Jack Crawford to make amends, following criticism from officials press and fans. Budge explained his uneven play as not being keyed up when nothing hinges on the match.
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Coaches Differ On Football Rule Changes For 1938
New Orleans reports gathered at the AFCA convention show most coaches want few rule changes. Tennessee's Robert Neyland backs keeping most rules as is while suggesting 15 yard changes from sidelines and no dead ball when a runner slips to a knee. Front runners for possible shifts include the forward pass from behind the line, yet many favor low scoring and close games over wide open play.
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Robert R. Neyland
Tennessee
Lou Little
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Chicago
Harry Kipke
Michigan
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Jeddling
Shrine East West game poised to sell out at Kezar
San Francisco officials predicted a sell out for the New Year charity East West Shrine game as Eastern and Western football stars pressed at practice. Managing Director William Coffman said more than half of the 59 000 seats at Kezar Stadium were sold ahead of the game.
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Cupid Tech grid players wed. Tech end ties in postseason
Pittsburgh dispatch reports that Cupid beat Carnegie Tech 2 0 in a post season game. John Keller who moved from Toledo to study engineering and play three seasons as end, disclosed his marriage to Jeanne McCarroll, a Pittsburgh nurse, on September 26 in Wellsburg West Virginia. Coleman Kapesak, Tech quarterback, announced he had married before the football season began.
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McCue Sent To Bowl Contest For West Virginia
West Virginia Mountaineers prepare for the Sun Bowl on New Year’s Day with 24 players. Johnny McCue, a Morgantown High School alum, is not on the travel squad but supporters raised funds to send him. Robert Montgomery of Keyser High is highlighted as a potential star in the North-South charity game. Officials named for the clash include J Denny May, C W Strickling, Phil Hill, and George T Fike.
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Fights Last Night Results From Three Cities
In New York Enrico Venturi 130 defeating Billy Lee 136 by decision. In Washington George Abrams 164 outpointed Steve Manakos 152. In Chicago Milt Aron 148 stopped Lou Raymond 447.
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Iowa
Lou Raymond
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State Champion Beats Chester Man in Wheeling Bout
Bob Sprouse of Wheeling WV outpointed Earl Hart of Chester in three rounds to win the light heavyweight decision. Both weighed 167. Fosh Rocco of Bellaire defeated Al Roman of Weirton in a three round semi final, each at 181.
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Wrestling results from Wilmington and Atlantic City card
Cliff Olsen of Minneapolis defeated Jack Donovan in Wilmington in a two of three falls. Stanley Pinto of Chicago toppled Abel Coleman of New York in Atlantic City.
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New York
Gomez denies Mexican divorce suit in drama of Lefty and June
New York dispatch reports Vernon Lefty Gomez and his wife June O'Dea amid a split. June says Gomez filed for divorce in Mexico, while Gomez in Hollywood denies the claim, noting a separation exists but calling the divorce idea absurd. Attorney Melvin Kneiblatt says June filed for separation earlier on abandonment and cruel treatment.
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Lefty" Gomez
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Mountaineers ready for Sun Bowl clash with Tech
West Virginia University football players reached the tapering off stage in El Paso as they prepare for the New Year’s Day Sun Bowl against Texas Tech. Coach Frank Anthony joined the squad, praising mid season form, while altitude remains a noted obstacle. John McCue, a substitute halfback, will travel to join the team for the game. Trainer Art Smith says the Mountaineers are in excellent condition with key players healthy.
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Horton Smith and Leonard Dodson Lead Hollywood Open After Round One
Horton Smith of Chicago and Leonard Dodson of Illinois moved into the second round of the $4,000 Hollywood Open golf tournament leading by one stroke as a large group played near par on a 70 opening round. Debonair Dick Metz and Bruce Coltart trailed by one, with Johnny Revolta, Denny Shute and others close behind at par or under. Sam Snead falters as field breaks to another day.
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Prank Moore
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Jimmy Hites
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Ander
Snead
Sam Snead
Sugar Bowl Tennis: Riggs Heads 16 in New Orleans
Sixteen top netmen open the Sugar Bowl tennis championship in New Orleans with Bobby Riggs seeded No 1 and favored to win. Joe Hunt is rated No 2, Wayne Sabin No 3, and Don McNill No 4 among the strong field from across the country.
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Don MccNill
Oklahoma City
Major Trade Still Is Hot
Column from New York reports on ongoing major trades and strong betting chatter across sports. Mentions potential Cardinal-Giant trade, Nathan Mann challenging Joe Louis, Paul Runyan’s golf form, Dick Metzler drawn by movies, and gambling clampdown in Miami. Includes playful sports humor and Hooks Mylin’s Lafayette football praise.
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Harman quits coaching at University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia dispatch reports Harvey Harman asked to be relieved as Penn head coach after a disastrous season. St Pauxus, Poss Miller, and George Munger among others named as potential successors. Rex Enright resigns Georgia backfield post to seek Carolina job at University of North Carolina. Frank Patrick of Pittsburgh mentioned as Enright’s possible backfield coach. contract reportedly sent.
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Waterworks Plant of Small Town Is Stolen
Groveton Texas December 28 Mayor W L Gibson reported the town suffered a water shortage after the waterworks system was stolen. The city council sent the mayor to Houston to purchase replacements while two men were jailed on felony theft charges and mains later resumed service.
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Meeting Called to Discuss Huntington Flood Wall Extension
G D Wilhait of Westmoreland American Legion urged Huntington citizens to plan for extending the flood wall to protect the community. The report notes Perry Springs, W Va, and a winter circuit result with a pro star finishing strong then faltering, with final rounds to follow after 96 holes.
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Opera House Hideaway at Opera House features Stone and a rustic host
The show follows a lazy rustic who hosts three fugitive gangsters as his wife schemes to pair their daughter with one of the outlaws. A tense climax erupts when gangsters are wiped out and the old man captures the criminals after his blunderbuss explodes. Marjorie Lord Emma Dunn Tommy Bond William Carson appear. Naish Mayer and Page join as the fugitives.
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Raw Timber at Open Tonight Starring Tom Keene
Open tonight through Wednesday, the film Raw Timber brings fast action for dad and the boys with romance for the young and a big sister subplot. Ray Taylor directs with thrills as Forest Rangers face fires and a lumber menace, featuringTom Keene in a grand performance alongside Peggy Keys and Bud Buster.
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St Augustine's High Five to Open Schedule
St Augustine's will launch its 1937 38 basketball season on its home court tomorrow at 8 pm facing St Peter's of Fairmont. The Fighting Irish aim to rebound from a middling previous year and challenge for top Catholic high school basketball in a tough opener against St Peter's.
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Luisetti Headlines Garden Crowd In East Coast Return
Angelo Hank Luisetti of Stanford returns to New York with his college team drawing a sold out 18 000 at Madison Square Garden. He scored 14 points in a 45 42 win over City College of New York and stands as a premier All America forward with a two year 626 point total. He will next face Long Island University and fans expect another standout showing.
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Hank” Luisetti
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Germ free world study prompts debate on digestion and plants
Notre Dame researchers explore a germ free utopia where animals lack gut microbes, causing acidity and health issues. They note missing germs may be vitamins or enzymes and that non pathogenic bacteria normally aid health. Plant health declines without germs. insects survive in the bizarre environment. Coach Jack Bunn comments on Luisetti’s potential despite shooting concerns.
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Scientists Debate Uses of Tooth Decay and Germs
Elsewhere he states that HU is already being studied to see if tooth decay relates to germs. Some scientists believe it could help solve problems in plant fertilizers and production of pure antibodies. The discussion touches on natural protection the human body provides against disease.
Warehouse Robbery Report From Ronceverte
Thieves robbed the J. Dolph and Son warehouse at Ronceverte. Officials say goods valued at about 1,500 dollars were taken, including merchandise and merchandise of various firms. Police are investigating the break in and potential suspects.
Boy 11 Reported Missing After Theater Visit
Charleston dispatch reports 11 year old William Logan of Kimberly missing since December 18 after attending a Montgomery picture theater. His father William Logan requests help locating the boy, with authorities alerted and searches likely underway.
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