Bowl Games Color Grafton Sentinel Dec 31 1955
The AP reports a slate of seven New Year bowls with up to 300000 spectators expected. USC, Duke, Texas Christian, Texas, Oklahoma, Tennessee and Notre Dame honor teams as Sugar Rose Orange and other games draw heavy betting and star players like Davey O'Brien noted.
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Sentinel
Pear
Hurrough
Aldrich
Texas
Christian and
Duke
bin Osmanski
Holy Cross Ibapk
San Eiyeo
Wisconsin
Howie Weiss
Bob Neyland
Tennbee
Tom Stidham
Okla Highs
Id Newland
Vols
Budham
Sooners
Rose Bow
Bow
Ja' Aes Ferg
Pasadena
Calif
Southern California
Blue Devil
New Orleans
Christian
Carnegie Tech
Carnegie ‘Tech
Horned Frogs
Davey O'Brien
Miami
Fla
Tech
Nessie
Olahoma
Tennesse
Wth
St. Mary's
Dallas
Tex
St. May's
Dawthart
Tech Hasal
Hi Paso
New
Utah
Hawaii
Bks
Bill
Bost
West
San Francisco
Bote
Marshaber
Pitt
Vic Bot
California
V& Gray
Montagomery
Alabronze
Southern Cal Favored In Sugar Bowl Picks
A nostalgic year end column lists college football predictions for top bowls. Southern Cal is favored in the Sugar Bowl against Duke, with notes on Texas Christian, Carnegie Tech, Tennessee over Oklahoma, and Texas Tech over St. Mary’s. It reflects the era’s star players, teams, and dramatic moments while recalling memorable games and fighters from 1940s sports.
Wrecking and construction notes from 1938 reports
Fragmentary OCR mentions wrecking last night in Tulsa Oklahoma and Trinidad coordinate notes with times. It also references HUBPALO Dimno OzMa hones Ireland Cyril Maine two falls, and a 230 figure for Ernie Dufek throwing George Zarias. Princeton December 31 report notes construction permits granted during 1938 totaling a figure around 193.
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Hubpalo
Dimno OzMahones
Ireland
Cyril- Maine
Tallatigasés
Fle
Drew
Two Falls
Princeton
H. Ballard
Snead Receives Var don Prize At Houston Open
Slammin Sam Snead of White Sulphur Springs W V is honored with the Harry Vardon award for outstanding golfer of the year as the Houston Open enters its final day. Leonard Dodson leads the field with a 69 first round while Snead shoots 76 to stand tied for twenty first.
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Tex
Slammin
Samm
Snead
White Sulphur Springs
W. Va
Harry Vardon
PGA
Dodson
McSpaden
Harold
Jug) McSpaden
Boston
Ben Hogan
Fort Worth
Jimmy Morgan
San Antonio
Sammy Byrd
Philadelphia
E. J.harrigan
Chicago
Art Clark
Summit, Pa
Frank Moore
New York
Dick. Metz
Duke and USC Coaches Watch Intersectional Bowl Odds
In Pasadena on New Year's Eve 1939 two veteran coaches Wallace Wade of Duke and Howard Jones of Southern California study the upcoming bowl game. Southern California held a likely offensive edge and depth while Duke rested a psychological advantage after controversy over the invitation.
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Calif
Wallace Wade
Howard Harding Jones
Duke
Southern California
Trojang
Wade
Blue Devils
California
Trojans
Troy
Texan
Tennessee
Coagh Wade
Santa Anita opens fifth meet with 50,000 fans
Los Angeles dateline notes Santa Anita Park begins its fifth meeting with about 50,000 turf fans. The gala program features the $10,000 California breeders championship and the dedication of a fountain honoring past champions. Seabiscuit and Stagehand loom as future stars in the meet lineup.
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Los Angeles
Santa Anita Park
Pride of the West
Golden State
Sanita Antta
Mal
Azucar
Top Row
Rosemont
Stagehand
Santa Anita
Writers vote on immortals in baseball hall of fame
New York December 31 The nation’s baseball writers prepare to enshrine another immortal at Cooperstown George Sisler is the likely tenth member. About 260 writers vote. each names 10 players who have completed their careers. Gehrig is expected to be voted in soon, with Sisler favored for 1940 induction considerations.
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Gayle Talbot
New York
Cooperstown
N. Y
George Sisler
St. Louis Browns
Sisler
Coopers
Ty Cobb
Babe |Ruth
Honus Wagner
Christy Mathewson
Walter Johnson
Larry Lajoie
Tris Speaker
Cy Young
Grover Cleveland Alexander
Bisler
Alexander
Thehonor
Gehrig
Hall of Fame
Lou’ Gehrig
Yankees
Canzoneri Tops Zivic In Pro Boxing Return
In New York Tony Canzoneri a former lightweight champion outpointed Eddie Zivic in a ten round decision. In West Palm Beach Billy Deeg of San Antonio and Trish Johnny Dean of Philadelphia fought to a draw in ten. In Worcester Lou Brouillard stopped Johnny Rossi in ten rounds.
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New York
Tony Canzoneri
Eddie Zivic
Pittsburgh
West Palm Beach
Fla
Billy Deeg
San Antonio
Trish
Johnny Dean
Philadelphia
Drew
Worcester
Mass
Lou Brouillard
Johnny Rossi
Natalie lectureship honors Straus in memory of husband
Mrs. Irma Nathan Straus widow of Jesse Straus established a Natalie lectureship on the first anniversary of his death in October 1936. The award honors a French statesman scholar or journalist to lecture on French civilization and culture at American universities annually for at least five years. Also notes a killer whale stomach containing porpoises and seals and mentions a famed hitter felled by eye trouble.
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Irma Nathan Straus
Jesse Eanor Straus
France
Canzoneri Defeats Zivic In Ten Round Return
New York December reports Tony Canzoneri climbed the Hippodrome ring last night and defeated Eddie Zivic by decision after ten rounds. The comeback bout marked a fresh start as Canzoneri resumes pursuit of world welterweight glory. He fought with steady pace, lacking the early spark that once defined him as the sport’s top lightweight.
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New York
Tony Canzoneri
Tony
Hippodrome
Eddie Zivic
Canzoneri
Pittsburgh
Seranta
Barkley Reconfirmed Senate Majority Leader After Harrison Drops Bid
In a caucus delayed by death and shifting loyalties, Senator Barkley of Kentucky was reelected majority leader by one vote amid the absence of Senator Harrison of Mississippi who had contested the post. The leadership change follows the passing of former leader Senator Robinson of Arkansas in 1937. Senate Republicans plan a Tuesday caucus while House Democrats and Republicans hold separate meetings on Monday as new members settle in, with some predicting a brief session and others warning of potential controversy.
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Senator Barkley
Barkley
Harrison
Miss
Robinson
Ark
Senate
House
Capitol
For Sale Royal Typewatt Like Pen and Washer Ad
For sale Royal Typewatt like pen and electric washer in near new condition. Also includes a bedroom suite. Contact E. Harmine at 944 662 Maple Avenue to arrange viewing.
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Maple Avenue
Aes
Fragmentary chatter on farm plans and radio broadcasts
Vague remarks touch on farm support and price guarantees. A National Republican broadcast plan mentions GOP representatives and three new senators to be heard next week, with discussions on defense needs and munitions.
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Ators
Abe
Beal
Federation of Labor
Republican National Committee
GOP
CBS
Notice of Stockholders Meeting At First National Bank
Notice is given of a stockholders meeting of The First National Bank of Grafton West Virginia to be held at the bank in Grafton on January 10 1939 between 1:30 and 2:30 p.m. for election of a board of directors for the ensuing year and handling other business. Cashier O Jay Fleming signs as of December 10 17 24 31 Jan 7.
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First National Banke Oor Ton
Grafton
W.va
W. Va
Tors
Mpettog
O. Jay Fleming
NOTICE OF JUDICIAL SALE IN TAYLOR COUNTY WV
Judicial sale notice in Taylor County West Virginia. Special Commissioner to sell at public auction on January 7 1989 at 9 A M at the courthouse front door. Sale of all that certain parcel of land with dwelling known as 502 West Virginia City. Terms on sale of purchase price or as provided by decree. Bond with security to be furnished. Contents show administrators Ersel and Holly Lake, and multiple parties including Frank Maxwell and others as defendants.
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Circuit Court
Taylor County
West Virginia
Pendiig
Ersel Lake
Holly Lake
Hulu Lal
Renest’. Clark
Iust
Sophia C. Maxwell
Ernest F. Clark
Rosa By Pickens
Josephine F. Clark
West Virginitt
Virginia
Frank M. Hollis
Taylorty
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