Pitt Fordham Notre Dame Clash Looms Big Future
New York October 27 A vast college football weekend looms as Pittsburgh hosts Fordham and Notre Dame meets Army in two marquee games. An estimated 75,000 will pack Pitt Stadium and Yankee Stadium to witness high profile showdowns with Fordham crowned by Jock Sutherland’s best teams. multiple top programs nationwide also feature high stakes matchups across the schedule.
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Northwestern
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Duke
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Mississippi
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Sanford
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Oregon
Fights Last Night Across Chicago Jersey City and Orange
Boxing results from Chicago Jersey City and Orange show Davey Day outpointing Pete Lello in Chicago, Tony Zoneri defeating Howard Scott in Jersey City, and Patsy Perroni besting Roy Laver in Orange with decisions at 136, 138, and 187 pounds respectively.
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Davey Day
Pete Lello
Gary
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Jersey City
N. J
Tony Zoneri
New York
Pion
Howard Scott
Washington
Orange
Patsy Perroni
Cleveland
Roy Laver
Paterson
Pennsylvania boys hope to shine on Navy team
Navy prepares for a game against Pennsylvania with two leading backs Ammett Wood and Cliff Lenz. Wood hails from Wilkins Pa and has 442 rushing yards this season while Lenz, from the same state, has 263 yards. The match is set for Franklin Field.
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Cliff Lenz
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Villanova Coach Shifts Lineup After Detroit Loss
Adelphi reports Villanova, riding a 14 game win streak, faced Detroit with Smith reorganizing the backfield and making wholesale changes to the Cats. Smith sought a fresh approach after a disappointing setback and planned strategic tweaks for upcoming ball games.
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Eagles Defeat Cardinals 7 0 In Narrow Pro Playoff Clash
In Erie on October 27 the Philadelphia Eagles beat the Chicago Cardinals 7 to 0 as Dave Smukler connected with Joe Carter for a touchdown after a late fourth quarter fumble error by Chicago. Guard George Rado recovered the miscue and Hank Reese added the extra point. Cardinal coach Milan Creighton confronted referee E F Hughitt after a penalty laden period as players separated the two amid rain and a crowded scene.
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Tommy) Hughitt
Gophers Aim To Beat Northwestern At Dyche Stadium
Minnesota's 7th season under Bernie Bierman features a 42 6 4 record as the Gophers seek a landmark win at Northwestern's Dyche Stadium. A victory would cement conference title bids and boost national claims as the undefeated Gophers face a Wildcats squad with a lone tie. Capacity crowd of 47000 expected for the Big Ten showdown.
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Dyehe Stadium
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Blue Nose Heads Toward Historic North Atlantic Crown
Gloucester Mass October 27 The Blue Nose the big salt tanker and defending emblem of the North Atlantic sailing trophy sails toward Canada with strong odds to claim the title. Captains Ben Pine and Moulton of the Thebaud accuse race committee head Charles Lyons of delaying sailings to favor no wind. Walters of the Canadian cup defender vows to race in Canada but not again in the United States. The dispute over schedule follows a final race where Thebaud was beaten.
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Backfield Star Forced To Hitch-Hike 13 Miles
Fort Collins, Colo. Oct. 27. Wilmer Lapp Colorado State fullback 155 pounds has been hitch-hiking 13 miles from Fort Collins to Loveland after practice. He says darkness makes motorists unlikely to stop for a ride as the season's road work continues.
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Bearcats Ready for Friday Night Battle on Athletic Field
Scotty Hamilton hails Graf ton Highs backfield ace as West Fairmont prepares for a home game against Polar Bears. Coach Ron McKinney sticks with the starting 11 as Fairmont seeks a fifth straight victory, buoyed by hopes of band support and a lively crowd despite a poor Weirton loss.
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Wrestling results from Trenton and St Louis
Chief Little Wolf pinned Sammy Menacher in two straight falls in Trenton New Jersey. George Zaharias defeated Ivan Managoff in St Louis with two straight falls.
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San Francisco
Springfield Faces Loss of Mid Atlantic Baseball Team
Springfield, Ohio. October 27. The Cleveland backed Middle Atlantic league franchise may leave Springfield in 1939 if civic groups do not guarantee a satisfactory financial return. President Henry B Wetzel said Youngstown Chamber of Commerce made a favorable offer to Slapnicka, vice president of the Cleveland Indians. Wetzel proposed Springfield interests buy and operate the club as a farm for the Indians to ensure its stay.
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Buzz” Wetzel
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Crowley Surprised by Layden Tactics at Notre Dame
New York Oct. 27 Jim Crowley Fordham star expresses disbelief at Notre Dame switching from the Rockne formation. He notes Layden is trying a short punt formation and recalls Rockne urging alternatives when a tactic failed. Crowley watches Notre Dame adapt.
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Stiller Sentenced for Moonshine Operation at Princeton
Princeton court records show Judge John M. McGrath sentencing Arthur McBride to three years in the state penitentiary for operating an illicit moonshine liquor still.
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Reginal Boards Set to Decide North South Game Eligiblity
Charleston WV Oct 27. West Virginia High School Athletic Association deputy boards will rule on player eligibility for the North South football game in Charleston on December 3. First 11 of each squad of 22 to be announced around November 1.
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West Virginia High School Athletic Association
Board of Appeals
Lazzeri Eyes Two Positions In Baseball Rumor Storm
Sid Feder reports on Lazzeri balancing interest in a Brownies or American Association spot while turning down Ossie Vitt. notes on college football rumors and coaching changes including Snavely denial, UCLA, Ithaca, and Penn State coach chatter. Mentions Eddie Brietz taking leave and Eddie Mead seeking action for Armstrong.
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New York
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Minnesota
Bernie Bierman
Ben Bernie
Cornell
Carl Snagely
Pacific Coast
Itheca
UCLA
Eddie Mead
Mike Jacobs
Henry ‘Armstrong
Marshall College
West Virginia
Lefty
Nova Scotia
Tulane
Bob Kellogg
Tigers
LSU
Reyan
Kingsport football star nears national scoring record
Eighteen year old Bobby Cifers, 183 pounds, stars for Kingsport High School, has 166 points in seven games with four left. He leads in rushing and scoring, with 25 touchdowns and 16 extra points, and aims to tie or beat the 211 points by Bill DeCorrevant of Austin High last year. Coach Lyle Rich praises his versatility, noting long runs, strong open field work, and duties as kicker and passer. Cifers has 1,717 rushing yards this season. only one game stopped him, a 0-0 tie with Central High. He has scored multiple touchdowns in several games.
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Chattanooga
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Fla
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Johnson City
Court Review Sought Of Boxing License Revocation
Jimmy Adamick a Detroit boxer and his manager James Brady filed suit in Chicago seeking a superior court review of the Illinois Boxing commission action. The commission after a June 8 bout ruled the match a no contest, suspended Adamick for one year Trammel for five years and revoked promoter Jerry Lavan's license.
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Kingwood High Wins Preston County Title in 31–0 Victory
Kingwood High captured its first Preston County championship in five years with a 31 to 0 win over Rowlesburg. Other scores included Summerville 7 Gauley Bridge 9 Teraz Alta 33 Tunnelton 0 Grantsville 35 Ripley 0 Montgomery 14 Fayetteville 7 Winfield 57 Walton 0 Charles B 14 South Charleston B 7 Seth 25 Ansted 9 Malden 20 Clendenin 0 Hurricane 26 Nitro 0.
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Many Ticket Holders For Saturday's Pitt Contest
Pitt and Fordham prepare for their annual clash in Pittsburgh with 75,867 ticket holders counted for the game. Scalpers quoted up to 25 dollars for pairs while the top price netted by Pitt was 3.30 dollars. The gate is expected near 130000 dollars. Jock Sutherland plans to field the same line of Panther seniors and a junior, boosted by Walter Raskowski's return from injuries sustained against SMU.
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University of Pittsburgh
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Cohen Shines At Line Spot In Miami Rollins Title Bid
Coral Gables Fla Oct 27 Alvin Cohen a Grafton sophomore at the University of Miami and his teammates chase the Florida state title Friday night as Miami meets Rollins in Winter Park Rollins undefeated in state play stands as Miami s last state rival Miami seeks revenge after a Drake loss and injuries hit its backfield Captain Eddie Dunn and Terry Fox are hurt but Cohen shone on the line helping a comeback against Florida and steadying the squad against Drake Moody notes injuries and grit in a pivotal clash.
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Alvin Cohen
Grafton
University of Miami
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Des Moines
Eddie Dunn
Terry Fox
Cohen
Drake
Grafton Boy
Santa Anita Plans Big 1938 39 Meeting
Los Angeles reports Santa Anita race track plans a larger 1938 39 meeting with top stables and most major stakes. Purse money around 1 000 000 the richest in turf history, with 100 000 handicap and 50 000 derby among key events. Track keeps quiet until official word and notes a 350 000 improvement program. Season begins December 31 with 52 racing days through early January.
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Los Angeles
Santa Anita
Penn State to Return to Grid Program in 1940 Schedule
West Virginia University athletic director Roy M. Hawley announced Penn State will join a three game series to renew the historic rivalry. The first game at State College is set for October 12, 1940 with a second on November 15, 1941 and a third in Morgantown on October 31, 1942. The series continues WVU’s pattern of rotating strong opponents and keeping Penn State as a key rival.
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Dole" Spears
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Record Crowd Expected for Pitt Fordham Game in Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh observers anticipate a record crowd for Saturdays Pitt Fordham football at Pitt Stadium. An estimated 75 800 total with 73 400 spectators. gates open 11 a m. no tickets sold game day. It will be the largest Pitt crowd to date and sold out more than two weeks in advance. The Pitt Rifles drill at 1 p m and the band entrance at 1 p m are planned events.
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