Duke Faces California in Rose Bowl Context With Duke Veterans
Durham December 7 Duke University legends Wallace Wade Iris Hagler and Herschel Caldwell return to form the Duke line for the Rose Bowl bid. The article recalls Wade Caldwell and Hagler’s past Alabama and Southern California triumphs noting Duke's strong defense and kicking power led by Eric Ton and potential star George McAfee. It also highlights Texas Tech as a rising power and notes Texas Tech’s 10 game win streak and large campus in Lubbock as they eye Southwest Conference admittance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Grayson
NEA Service
Durham
Rose Wl
Duke Dniversity
Soith
Blue Devils
California
Wallace Wade
Iris Hagler
D Herschel Caldwell
Adena
Wade
Los
Pasadena
Brown
Negro Iiback
Fritz Pollard
Uins
Lonestar Dietz
Washington State
Art Seco
Alabama
Stanford
Mack Brown
DUKE
Dumpy Hagler
Caldwell
Jock Sutherland
Pittsburgh
Morton Kaer
Liege
Los Angeles
Davidson
Cole
Georgia Tech
Wake Forest
Orth Carolina
Syracuse
Northolina State
Tournament of Rosestars
Ericton
George McAfee
Ashington
Jefferson
Columbia
Union
TECH
Dan Rogers
Iron Bowl Athletic Association
Dallas
Anuary
Gallopingers
Texas Tech
Texas Tech Red Raiders
Gonzaga
Duquesne
Layla
New Orleans
Maruette
Elmer Tarbox
Virginia
Texas
Pete Cawthorn
Russell Dutch Smith
Wrestling Last Night Involving Chiefs and Phantoms
Newark match saw Chief Little elf, 218, from Trinidad Colo, defeat Corrigan 198 of Ireland in 29:05. Indianapolis bout featured Lod stowne, 181 of England, throwing Weaver 180 twice. Minneapolis card included the Phantom, 225, drawing with Bill Sledge, 215, in a Texas event lasting about an hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newark
N. J
Little ‘Elf
Trinidad
Colo
Corrigan
Ireland
Indianapolis
Ind
Minneapolis
Minn
Bill Sledge
Aco
Texas
Gridiron Trends From 1938 Season Across Regions
The Associated Press poll notes shifts in football strategy with increased passing in New England and the Pacific coast, restrained kicking to the sidelines, and a move from five to seven or eight man lines in the Midwest and East. Duke and Texas Christian shine in passing amid evolving formations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drew Middleton
New York
Onco Logy
Associated Press
Pacific Coast
Minnesota
Michigan
Ohio State
New England
Pennsylvania
Columbia
Sid Luckman
Cornell
Colgate
Syracuse
Southwest
Texas Christian
Davey O'Brien
South
Eric Tipton
Duke
Parker Hall
Mississippi
Johnny Pingel
Michigan _ State
Mid West
Pitt
Tipton
Northeast
Midwest
East
Notre Dame
Santa Anita Handicap Draws Record 107 Nominees
The fifth Santa Anita Handicap set for March 4 drew a record 107 nominees, surpassing 93 last year. Key entrants include Stagehand, who won the previous race, and Seabiscuit, conqueror of War Admiral, with most major turf stars named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Santa Anita
War Admiral
Lawrin
Stagehand
C. S. Howard
Seabiscuit
Heisman party caps Texas trio on tour in New York
Sid Feder reports the All-America trio Davy OBrien Ki Aldrich and I B Hale enjoyed a showcase in New York after the Heisman ceremony. The Chicago Cardinals are eyeing Aldrich with draft plans while Aldrich intends to play for pay for a couple of years. Pa Corbin, former Yale center, recalled by peers as a blues legend from 1888.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sid Feder
New York
Davey O'Brien
Texas
Chicago
Davy
I. B. Hale
Texas Christian
Pa Corbin
Yale
Pudge Heffelinger
Baseball Trades Turmoil and Rumors Sweep the Sports Desk
Bill Terry’s Cubs deal overhauls the Giants with a shortstop Leiber and Mancuso surplus. Cubs shed two regulars and a catcher with potential as chatter swirls. Babe Ruth gets fitted for specs amid talk of Southwest Conference influence on the Cotton Bowl. Chuck Crowell trains for a Dec 16 bout with Jim Robinson. Olympic prep hints Detroit may bid for 1948 London Games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Terry
Cubs
Giants
Leiber
Mancuso
Paul Mickelson
Mankato
Mid-West
Babe Ruth
Chuck Crowell
Coast Heavy
Tommy Farr
Pompton Lakes
Jim Robinson
Philly
Army Football Era Rated Opponents For Season
The article rates opponents as Harvard the cleanest and hardest playing Cadets exhausted after the game, Navy brilliantly talented yet poorly coached, Notre Dame the smartest with a top passer Orend of Chattanooga, surpassing Sid Luckman. A Washington Redskins wire says Washington eliminated but fans remain faithful, with two 1939 season tickets sold unsolicited. It notes the Redskins drew 438,837 in attendance this season, fueling George Wetwash Marshall's laundry discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
Harvard
Navy
Notre Dame
Orend
Chattanooga
Sid Luckman
Washington Redskins
Washington
George Wetwash
Air conditioned dugouts planned for Comiskey Park
Chicago report says the dugouts at Comiskey Park will be air conditioned for the 1939 baseball season. The move aims to improve player comfort and concentration during games at the Chicago venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Comiskey Park
Cubs Trade Three for Three with Giants in Winter Move
Chicago Cubs swap Bill Jurges Frank Demaree and Ken O'Dea for Hank Leiber Dick Bartell and Gus Mancuso at the New Orleans minor league meeting as Gabby Hartnett seeks batting punch after a four game skid by the National League champions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chicago Cubs
Gabby Hartnett
New York Giants
Cubs
Bill Jurges
Frank Demaree
Ken O'Dea
Hank Leiber
Dick Bartell
Gus Mancuso
New Orleans
Hartnett
Southeastern AAU Ring Meet at Fort Benning Georgia
Fort Benning Georgia hosts the Southeastern AAU boxing tournament next March with about two hundred principals expected. Infantry School Athletic Association will house and feed contestants and handle local arrangements led by Captain William M. Miley. The post’s central location and facilities make it ideal for the event, marking the second time the AAU has held competitions there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Benning
Amateur Athletic Union
Infantry School Athletic Association
Infantry School Association
Southeastern A. U
Infantry
Army Post
Army
Hartnett discusses World Series power move in New Orleans
In New Orleans Hartnett announced a swap that adds Leiber as a home run threat and Bartell as a run producer, while acknowledging defensive sacrifice. He notes the Yankees gained power in the attack and compares Bartell to Jurges as a run producer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Yankees
Hartnett
New Orleans
Leiber
Bartell
Jurges
High Point Opens Season Against Greensboro Tonight
High Point College basketball eyes a tough opener this evening against Greensboro. Coach Virgil Yow has focused on fundamentals and passing during tight drills with 42 students reporting. veteran guard Glenn Towery leads the Panthers after stellar prep and college play with former Carolina men MecCachren Meroney Boone in the lineup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point College
Greensboro
Panthers
Virgil Yow
Jim MecCachren
North Carolina University
Red” Meroney
Pete Boone
Carolina
Pointers
Tige” Harris
Panther
Glenn
Red” Towery
Towery
Lattimore High School
Shelby
N. C
High Point
Yow
Captain Towery Leads Panthers Against Greensboro Tonight
Captain Glenn Red Towery is named the Panthers captain and will lead the team against Greensboro at Greens boro at o'clock tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn
Red” Towery
Panther
Greensboro
Mrs Moody Will Compete Again in International Tennis
Queen Helen Wills Moody, after turning down a promoter’s offer to turn professional, hinted she would join another international campaign if the United States Tennis Association needed her. She recently wrapped a lecture tour spanning 25 cities and played a two set match with Bruce Ansley in Los Angeles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Helen Wills Moody
United States
Queen Helen
Bruce Ansley
Fights Last Night in Major Cities Reported
In Los Angeles Bobby Pacho stopped John Stevens after 3 rounds. In Detroit Johnny Whiters outpointed Eddie Simms over 10 rounds. In New York Leonard Del Genio knocked out Eddie Alzek in the seventh round. In New Haven Nate Mann knocked out George Fitch in the seventh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Los Angeles
Bobby Pacho
Johnny Stevens
Cincinnati
Detroit
Johnny Whiters
Pontiac
Mich
Eddie Simms
Cleveland
New York
Leonard del Genio
Eddie Alzek
New Haven
Conn
Nate Mann
George Fitch
Tennessee Center Herb Tade Remains Injured
Knoxville December 7 Herb Tade Tennessee center of 1935 is still a helpless invalid due to injuries from the Kentucky game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville
Herb Tade
Tennessee
Kentucky
Effort Launched for Hoey 10 Go to Bowl Contest
Raleigh dispatch reports Rep Clarence E Stone of Rockingham sponsoring a drive to have Governor Clyde Hoey attend the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on January 2. The plan aims to spotlight North Carolina as part of the state's $250000 advertising program with a radio appearance by the governor during the game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoey
Enterprise Bureau
Sir Walter Hotel
Raleigh
Clyde, R. Hoey
Pasadena
Calif
Duke University
Blue Devils
Trojans
University of Southern California
Clarence E. Stone
Rockingham County
North Carolina
General Assembly
Mr. Stone
Rockingham
Old Timers On Hand For Ball Session
New Orleans hosts the annual meeting of the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues with many former stars in attendance. Talks cover rule changes and league business while trades already begin shaping teams including Giants and Cubs swapping players and others sold to Hollywood and Shreveport as 1939 preparations begin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues
George Napoleon Rucker
South Side
Brook
Fran Frisch
St. Louis Cardinals
Frisch
New Orleans Pelicans
New York Giants
Johnny Evers
Evers
William Terry
Giants
Clarence
Rowland
Chicago White Sox
Chicago Cubs
Mr. Terry
Gabby Hartnett
Cubs
Billy Jurges
Ken O'Dea
Frank Dema
Hank Leiber
Gus Mancuso
Dick Bartell
Cissell
Chalmer
Bill” Cissell
Hollywood Club
Jersey City
Babe Herman
Hollywood
St. Paul
George Washington
Shreveport
St. Louis Browns
Tom Carey
Boston Red Sox
Johnny Marcum
Henry Emmet
Heinie
Wera
Pittsburgh Pirates
Veteran golfers tee off at Augusta event for older entrants
In Augusta Georgia on December 7 veteran professional golfers gathered for a tournament at Augusta National. Jack Hutchinson of Golf Il defends the title as all entrants are six years old or older in this senior competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
Jack Hutchinson
Golf
Governor pressure on assembly folds into January session
A constitutional provision requires one governor present when the assembly convenes in January and asserts he will direct lawmakers to do only what he wants. The governor has not committed to any meeting about Stone urging and regrets he may not attend the Rose Bowl trip.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Agler Bothner
James A. Walsh, Jr
Princeton Triangle Club
Santa Anita Handicap
Industrial League
Fairmont Barbecue
H. P. Weavers
Duke Power Co
Fields Motors
A.M. Machine Shop
Lexington Working
Alderman Photo
Silver Knit
Big Bear
Hutchens
W. Horne’s
Igor Ieseesasas
Sizemore
Bseeses
Swaim
Steed of
COOP
Gabby
Ogrien
ED Frog
Southwest High School
Davey
Greenboro
Meet Greensboro
Jim McCachren
Mrs. Moody
Stone
Shackleford
Chrismas
Minemavenn
Howard Holbrook
Rip Hethcox
Fred Younts
Shackelford
Woolworth
Giant
Jim Marlow
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!