Bryson and Vols Fullback Depth Sparks Public Buzz
A veteran publicity agent in Raleigh praises Bill Bryson as a powerful high school fullback whose knee injuries limited his Tennessee career. The piece recalls Bryson's freshman breakout, later knee injury, and Tennessee’s strong backfield depth with Joe Wallen Fred Newman and Coffman, while noting a 35-man traveling squad. It also reflects on Tennessee’s past postseason appearances and compares to Southern California prospects.
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Tennessee
Raleigh
Bill Bryson
Bill
Neyland
Bryson
Leonard Coffman
Knoxville
Bryson Boy
Bob Foxx
Vols
Trojans Take Brief Rest From Grid Wars
Southern California's Trojan football team begins a short break as they look ahead to the Rose Bowl with Tennessee. Coach Howard Jones rests the squad after tough games with Notre Dame and Washington, while UCLA remains undefeated and ready for a potential Pasadena showdown.
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Robert Myers
Los Angeles
Southern California
Trojan
Tennessee
Troy
Howard Jones
Trojans
University of California At
Notre Dame
Washington
S. C
Pasadena
Uclans
Babe Horrell
Vu. Cc. L. A
Trojan Warriors
Prize money at stake in Pointer Club derby
In Pinehurst on December 11 the Pointer Club of America began its annual all age stake offering a thousand dollars in prize money. About fifty pointers and setters entered the event. The derby will be run at the conclusion of the all age stake and may take several days to complete.
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Tennessee
Pasadena
Florida
Dale van Sickle
Clyde
Cannonball) Crabtree
Charlie Bachman
Michigan State
Gators
Knoxville
Dixie
Pinehurst
Pointer Club of America
Kinnick Tops DiMaggio for 1939 Outstanding Athlete
Iowa star Nile Kinnick edged Joe DiMaggio in the AP poll by an eight-point margin to be named the year's top athlete. The 61 voters awarded Kinnick 79 points to DiMaggio's 71, with Louis and Walters also among the leaders and Anderson rated eighth as coach of the year.
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Sid Feder
NEW York
Iowan
Notre Dame
Purdue
Nile Kinnick
Associated Press
Hawkeyes
Joe DiMaggio
New York Yankees
Kinnick
DiMaggio
Eddie Anderson
Parker Hall
Mississippi
Iowa
Soreoeee
Vv Bee News
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Joe Louis
Detroit
Bucky Walters
Cincinnati
Byron Nelson
Billy Conn
Pittsburgh
Marvin Ward
Seattle
Oe LY Hs
Cleveland
Don Budge
California
Paul Derringer
Bob Feller
Charley Keller
Ted Williams
Red Sox
Monte Pearson
Don Meade
Plankington
George Cafego
Tennessee
Jimmy Hull
Ohio State
Tony Galenton
Orange
N. J
Tom Harmon
Michigan
Henry Armstrong
Los Angeles
Don Hutson
Green Bay
Wis
Paul Christmas
Missouri
Ken Kavanaugh
Louisiana State
Ralph Guldahl
Madison
Bobby Riggs
Chicago
Eddie Shore
Boston
Red Ruffing
John Cobb
England
Esco Sarkkinen
Rirsch Jacobs
Henry Picard
Hershey
Davey O'Brien
Philadelphia
Allie Brandt
Lockport
N. Y
Challedon
Maryland
Illinois opens query into fixing of prize fights
The Illinois State Athletic Commission moves to investigate charges by Harry Thomas of fixed boxing matches with Max Schmeling and Tony Galento. Chairman Joseph Tuiner said Thomas and several managers and promoters are invited to testify at the hearing requested by Gov. Henry Horner to uncover the truth behind the Chicago Tribune allegations.
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Chicago
Union State Athletic Commission
Harry Thomas
Max Schmeling
Tony Galento
Thomas
Joseph Tuiner
Commission
Eagle Bend
Minn
Nate Lewis
Mike Jacobs
New York
Herman “Muggsy” Taylor
Philadelphia
Joe Jacobs
Henry Horner
Illinois
Chicago Tribune
Two Titles at Stake in Cleveland News Bout Night
In Cleveland the 14th annual Christmas toy fund show features two title bouts. Henry Armstrong faces Jimmy Garrison in a 10 round welterweight title fight, while Al Hostak defends the National Boxing Association middleweight crown against Eric Seelig of New York and Germany.
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Cleveland
Cleveland News
Henry Armstrong
Jimmy Garrison
al Hostak
Seattle
Wash
Eric Seelig
A A U Leaders Rise as Benny Di Benedetto Heads Future
Hollywood, Dec 11. Benny Di Benedetto elected president of the Amateur Athletic Union after 35 years of service, with Margaret Russell as a notable young figure at 19. The 51st convention saw 115 records, new indoor marks at Dartmouth, and championship sites awarded to Denver, Portland, Boston, and the Pacific Association. A Pan American Games Committee, chaired by Judge Jeremiah T. Mahoney, will study and prep for a possible 1940 games plan if the Finland Olympics are altered.
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Fla
Lawrence
Benny) di- Benedetto
Margaret Russell
Amateur Athletic Union
Benny
Jeremiah T. Mahoney
New York
Germany
Russia
Miss Russell
Dartmouth College
Denver
Pacific Association
Boston
Portland
Ore
Mahoney
Finland
Vols Auburn on Screen at Center Today
Tennessee's 7 0 victory over Auburn earned a Rose Bowl bid. New Year's Day films at Center Theatre today and tomorrow feature Johnny Butler, standout sophomore back, who powered the Volunteer touchdown with a 40 yard dash.
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Tennessee
Auburn
Southern California
Center Theatre
Johnny Butler
Alabama
Tennessee Volunteers Not Great Yet Win Often
Tennessee's Volunteers under Major Bob Neyland are praised for doing many things well and for a long winning streak. They have not been beaten in 23 straight games and have not allowed an opponent to cross their goal line in 15 contests. The team is described as unusual yet capable of victory.
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Atlanta
Tennessee
Bob Neyland
Volunteers
Boxing,Mets,Baseball Snapshots From Roundup In Brief
Al Weill plans Christmas leave for his boxing stable as managers get a breather. Bill McKechnie hosts late NL managers dinner. Lefty O'Doul may produce another DiMaggio. Leo Rodak vs Dave Castillous set in Toronto after Christmas. Doc Prothro negotiates salary cut with Zeke Bonura. Bonura courted by Phillies. Bill Kiem pictured in shape. Yawkey donates wooden stands to Boston U. Red Barber wins Sporting News announcer award. Ray Arcel opens talent stations in four cities. Roger Peckinpain offered Giants job. Joe Louis to referee amateur bouts.
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New York
al Weill
Bill McKechnie
Lefty O'Doul
Joe and Co
Leo Rodak
Dave Castillous
New Orleans
Toronto
Associated Press All America
Bill Kiem
Tom Yawkey
Boston U
Red Sox
Dodgers
Red Barber
Brooklyn
Sporting News
Ray Arcel
Boston
Detroit
Chicago
Bob Seeds
Giants
Amarillo
Tex
Roger Peckinpanish
Bob
Joe Louis
Student to travel West Coast on Christmas Eve by train
Selected for the West Coast classic, the traveler will depart Knoxville on December 21 by train and arrive in Los Angeles Christmas Eve. The journey follows the Southern route through Memphis Dallas and El Paso Texas.
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Knoxville
Los Angeles
Memphis
Dallas
el Paso
Tex
Favors Third Term If FDR Tries It Again
Babe Herman eyes a third term influence while in the turkey business and getting breaks as Washington ponders new political moves. George McQuinn could have opened on first for the Yanks if trades weren’t taboo with AL clubs. Mike Jacobs backs Gus Lesnevich in a Detroit bout while considering Dave Clark challenge. Nordic coaches from Notre Dame noted in a brief sports vignette alongside boxing and basketball mentions.
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FDR
Babe Herman
Dodger
Yanks
George McQuinn
Browns
Mike Jacobs
Gus Lesnevich
Dave Clark
Detroit
Fighting Irish
Knute Rockne
Hank Anderson
Eddie Anderson
Milwaukee
Pete Lello
Henry Armstrong
Lou Ambers
Davey Day
Sammy Angott
N. Y
Football bowls mix with old gossip and coach titles
The column riffs on college football bowls and a joke about a coach at Lawrenceville High School Virginia Irvin L Payne studying engraved stationery The piece humorously recalls past odd trades and a German trip for a Kaiser ash tray reflecting light chatter in sports journalism
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Irvin L. Payne
Lawrenceville
Panther Eagle game moved to Tuesday night
The high point college versus McCrary Eagles cage game in Asheboro was moved up from Wednesday to Tuesday night after college officials announced this morning. The Panthers are 1 1 thus far with a one point win over Maid Mills of Pulaski Virginia and a one point loss to Hanes Hosiery.
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High Point College
McCrary Eagles
Asheboro
Panthers
Maid Mills
Pulaski
Hanes Hoisery
Langston Lions Named National Negro College Football Champions
Langston University Lions finished undefeated and tied once, top of the Southwest Athletic Conference, with 98 points and 26 allowed over eight games. Florida A and M beat Wiley University 42 to 0 in the Orange Blossom game in Orlando before 9 000 fans.
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Atlanta
Oklahoma
Langston University Lions
Langston
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical College
Tallahassee
Orlando
Florida A
Wiley University of Marshall
Furmans Purple Hurricane Names NC State Players to All Opponent Team
Furman selects three North Carolina State players for its all opponent team after the season. Ends Yeagher Army and McCaskill Georgia. Tackles Coon NC State and Stella Army. Guards De Charleroy Georgia and Gosney Virginia Tech. Center Ritter NC State. Bucks Fordham Georgia Bryant Clemson Rooney NC State Warriner Virginia Tech.
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Greenville
Furman
Purple Hurricane
Yeagher
Army
McCaskill
Georgia
Coon
North Carolina State
Stella
Guards
de Charleroy
Gosney
Virginia Tech
Ritter
Bucks
Fordham
Bryant
Clemson
Rooney
Warriner
Packers Crown National Pro Champion With 27 0 Victory
Green Bay defeated the New York Giants 27 to 0 to capture the 1939 NFL title in Milwaukee. Arnie Herber and Milt Gantenbein connected on a first quarter seven yard TD pass, Engebretsen added two placements, and Joe Laws, Clarke Hinkle, Ernie Smith, Bill Svendsen, Harry Jacinski, and Eddie Jankowski contributed scoring plays as 39,279 spectators witnessed the Packers’ fifth title in 11 years.
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Milwaukee
Green Bay Packers
New York Giants
Giants
Packers
Arnie Herber
Milt Gantenbein
Tiny Engebretsen
Ward Cuff
Cecil Isbell
Andy Uram
Clarke Hinkle
Engebretsen
Rays
Cantenbein
New York
Isbell
Joe Laws
Ernie Smith
Packer
Bill Svendsen
Green Bay Center
Harry Jacinski
Eddie Jankowski
Smith
Wisconsin Badgers gate receipts exceed athletic budget
Madison Wis. December 11 Wisconsin drew more gate money than its entire athletic budget even though the football team won only one of eight games this fall.
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Madison
Wis
Wisconsin
Badgers
Ossie Bluege Named Washington Coach After 18 Years
Ossie Bluege, after 18 years as a Washington infielder, has been appointed a coach for the club. The change adds veteran leadership to the coaching staff as the team looks to build on past seasons.
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