Rumored Pitt Coach Sutherland May Resign
Pittsburgh dispatch reports stir over Jock Sutherland potential resignation as head football coach at the University of Pittsburgh. Rumors cite rifts with Chancellor John Bowman and Pitt athletic leadership, with sources suggesting Sutherland could take coaching duties at USC under Howard Jones starting 1939.
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University of Pitts
Todey
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Harry Keck
Sun-Telegrap
Sutherland
John G. Bowman
Cathedral of Learning
Keck
Howard Jones
University of Southern California
Southern California
New Orleans
James Hagan
Pitt
Don Harrison
Harrison
Hagan
Lincoln ref awards decision in roughness call
In Lincoln Nebraska Paul Jones 249 of Lincoln was awarded the referee decision over Joe Dusek 225 of Omaha for unnecessary roughness. In San Diego George Zaharias 237 of Denver defeated Del Kunkel 195 of Salt Lake City in straight falls. In San Francisco Sandor Szabo 216 of Hungary defeated Jack Wagner 205 of Providence Rhode Island in straight falls.
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Lincoln
Budge Beats Crawford In Exhibition Tennis Match
Don Budge American singles champion defeated Jack Crawford of Australia in an exhibition in Australia before about 12,000 spectators, 7-5 6-1 6-1. Budge dominated serve in the final two sets after Crawford's accuracy and placement gave a stout first-set battle.
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Australia
Don Budge
Jack Crawford
Budge
Crawford
Bowl betting odds listed for major games
Odds from James J. Carroll's price factory in St Louis California show Alabama favored by seven over Alabama? and Louisiana State over Santa Clara in the Sugar Bowl. Rice ahead of Colorado by 13 points at Dallas, with Whizzer White favored 2 to 1. Auburn and West Virginia each favored by three over Michigan State and Texas Tech in Orange and Sun Bowls, with bookies at 4 to 5. Sammy Baugh seeks 25 000 from Redskins next season but will accept 15 000. Gehrig Motors West Lou Gehrig heading to Hollywood. Jimmy Phelan linked to Michigan job. nine coaches resigned or fired since month start. Muskogee high school sends 25 to Sugar Bowl. Archie San Romani to New York University for music.
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Eddie Brietz
New York
James J. Carroll
Price
St. Louis
California
Alabama
Crimson Tide
Louisiana State
Santa Clara
Rice
Colorado
Dallas
Whizzer White and Co
Auburn
West Virginia
Michigan State
Texas Tech
San Francisco
Gehrig Motors
Lou Gehrig
Jimmy Dykes
White Sox
Yanks
Tony Lazzeri
Fred Purner
Hollywood Club
Wade Killefer
Muskogee
Okla
New Orleans
Archie San Romani
New York University
Five golfers tie for lead in Hollywood Open final
Hollywood Calif Dec 29 The touring pros push toward the $4000 Hollywood Beach Hotel open playoff with five leaders at 138 after 36 holes Horton Smith Leonard Dotson Johnny Revolta Craig Wood Frank Moore tied atop the board One stroke back at 139 were Dick Metz Willie MacFarland Bruce Coltart and others bracketed at 140 141 142 143 Sam Snead stumbled with a 7 and a 7 for the day as play continued
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Calif
Horton Smith
Chicago
Leonard Dotson
Springfield
Johnny Revolta
Evanston
Craig-Wood
Rumson
N. J
Frank Moore
Mamaroneck
Dick Metz
Willie MacFarlane
Bruce Coltart
Haddonfield
Bill Heinlein
Indianapolis
Denny Shute
Critics Hear Plans To Curb Football Critics At Meeting
New Orleans December 20. Barry A Stuhldreher Wisconsin coach says downtown coaches clubs will curb fan criticism. At a luncheon after games, film reels explain offense and defense and fans ask questions. Notre Dame Four Horsemen Stuhldreher Layden Crowley attend with 1,000 coaches and college officials at the NCAA grid meeting.
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New Orleans
Midwest
Barry A. Stuhldreher
University of Wisconsin
American Football Coaches’ Association
University of Minnesota
Stuhldreher
University of Michigan
Cleveland, Ohio
National Collegiate Association
Dodgers Plight Rocks League As Mungo Uncertain
New York reports December 29 1937 detailing a troubled Brooklyn Dodgers front office. Manager Burleigh Grimes may lose control over spring plans as talks swirl about Van Lingle Mungo. A syndicate led by former Mayor Jimmy Walker is rumored to back a possible sale to stabilize the club.
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Brooklyn Dodgers
National League
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Yankees
Brooklyn
John Gorman
van Lingle Mungo
Burleigh Grimés
Chicago
Grimes
Mungo
Jimmy Walker
Tax return forms to be mailed January tenth
The department announces that both information forms and return forms will be mailed out around January 10. Return forms will be available at courthouse offices and banks.
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Fights Last Night in New York Boxing Card
New York based Al Reid outpointed Jack Sharkey Jr in Union City while Pete Scalzo defeated Cris tobal Jaramillo of Puerto Rico in a close decision.
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New York
al Reid
Jack Sharkey, Jr
Union City
Pete Scalzo
Cristobal Jaramillo
Puerto Rico
Glenn Chooses West Virginia Starters for Sun Bowl
Coach Marshall Glenn named the probable backfield and lineups for West Virginia as they prepare for the Sun Bowl confrontation with Texas Tech in El Paso. Sam Audin at fullback, Zip Loreng at quarterback, Squint Phares and Harry Clark at halves, with Dolly and Bler at ends, Hodges and Bassi at tackles, Atty and Captain Voklin at guards, and Hedrick at center. Mountaineers practiced two hours at Kidd Field then relaxed at Fort Bliss. In Lubbock, Texas Tech began a three daily practice schedule after Christmas, starting with blackboard work and two on grass.
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Tex
Marshall Glenn
West Virginia
Mountaineers
el Paso
Texas Tech
Glenn
Sam Audin
Emmett “Kelly
Moan
Zip” Loreng
Squint
Phares
Harry Clark
Dolly
Bler
Hodges
Bassi
Atty
Voklin
Hedrick
Gates
Kidd Field
Fort Bliss
Fairmont Keeps Bowl Season Alive With Wine Bowl Event
The Associated Press notes Fairmont will feature football bowls beyond the traditional season, introducing a wine bowl game Sunday afternoon between Tony Carlo's Shadies and Skank Knob. Both teams feature former local scholastic stars, with altitude discussions from West Virginia and El Paso venues cited as factors.
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Fairmont
Tony Carlo
el Paso
Virginia University
Davis Ad
Thomas
West Virginia
Texas
Tucker i
L. R. Via Recommended For District Attorney
Huntington labor union delegates from 35 craft unions sent a resolution to Senator M. M. Neely urging appointment of L R Via as United States attorney general for the southern West Virginia district. The post is currently held by Neal, whose term has not yet concluded.
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Huntington
Bowl Battles Secret Work In Order For Rose Cali Alabama
The Associated Press reports on the bowl week as 12 squads prepare for the Rose, Sugar, Cotton, and Orange games. Alabama and California guard secrecy, with Captain Leroy Monsky wearing a mask for eye injury. Louisiana State strengthens its aerial attack for Santa Clara, while Rice trains in rain to counter Whizzer White. West Virginia’s Thaiload and Texas Tech’s Barnett show passing prowess as coaches ban lateral plays and debate starting units.
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Pasadena
Alabama
California
Henry Sparks
Leroy Monsky
Louisiana State
Santa Clara
Bernie Moore
Erial
Tigers
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Owls
Colorado
Jack Meagher
Auburn Plainsmen
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Charlie Backman
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E ‘West
New Drive Promised as Anti Monopoly Push Gathers Pace
A fireside chat hinted at tightening anti trust laws but no concrete legislation. Observer interest grows in Ickes and Jackson speeches as Norris urges Senate lobbying inquiry into utilities and large corporations amid business recession and wage hour bill opposition.
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Many Little Pigs In State a Year
Charleston December 29 Despite a fall in the fall crop more little pigs went to market in West Virginia this year than since 1924 according to the Federal State Cooperative Crop Reporting Service The 1937 pig population increase was about 322000 head up from 320000 in 1936 a half percent gain The service forecasts a good 1938 crop with about 23000 head to furrow the same as last spring West Virginia rose while the U S crop fell five percent nationwide reaching 6222700 head
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West Virginia
Federal State Cooperative Crop Reporting Service
U. S
Last of Rested Stirs Working in Garage
Calif. Dec. 29. The last of the flying Codonas, circus trapeze legends for 50 years, went to work today. A shoulder injury ended Lalo Codona's big top career, yet he cheerfully disclosed that his daughter Lite is already practicing on tumbling bars.
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Lalo Codona
Lite
FISH SHREND EXPERT SAYS: FOREIGNER LAWS IN CHINA CRISIS
In a period of heavy fighting as Chinese forces resist Japanese invasion, reports detail Japanese control in Shantung and Chekiang while Peking and Shanghai telegrams note foreign laws under treaty terms. American consular updates show 159 Americans in Tsingtao with 13 nearby, and 45 evacuees heading to Shanghai aboard the Sacramento.
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Shigatung
Chekiang
Marblehead
Pope
Shanghai
Sacramento
Plan Last Rites Alcoholism Fatal in Wheeling
A coroner reports Pete Patrick, 45, miner, found dead at his home in McKin Ipyville Brooke County on December 22. Cause listed as alcoholism. Coroner George C. oft! smnounged notes details remain.
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Pete Patrick
McKin Ipyville
Brooke County
George C
War Planes Triggered Critical Incident Report
A fragmented report describes that war planes precipitated a critical incident. It cites preliminary estimates submitted by the director of the line near an event prepared for 1939 and mentions Peseckis beginning during the fiscal year.
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Poe Rline
Speeh
Peseckis
Notice to Valley Coal and Clay Purchaser on Delinquent Land
Land owner Cox, purchaser of 29.50 acres in Knottsville District, Webster County West Virginia, faces tax sale redemption by March 14, 1938. Sheriff sale costs and surveyor fees listed include survey, notice service, and interest. Government sale action follows delinquent taxes due from December 14, 1935.
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Knottsville
W. Va
Sishce
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