Duke Faces Southern California In Rose Bowl Tilt
Duke the unbeaten Atlantic champion meets Southern California in the Rose Bowl with a $100,000 gate share at stake. Key players include Duke’s Dan Hill and George McAfee for USC, with coaches Wallace Wade and Howard Jones guiding their teams. The game and kickoff are set for 2:15 p.m. PST in Pasadena.
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Finke
South
Wallace Wade
Troy
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Howard Jones
Trojans
Southern California
Dan Hill
George McAfee
Invaders
Pittsburgh
Syracuse
Wade
Jones
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Big Five Teams Vie to Hit Tops This Week
Bradley and Long Island emerge as giant killers in the college basketball scene. Bradley, led by coach A J Robertson, faces Pitt Nebraska New Mexico and other elite programs, while Clair Bee’s Long Island Blackbirds boast depth and a veteran lineup as they challenge top opponents.
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Long Island University
Pitt
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Long Island Blackbirds
Bradley
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Indiana
Nebraska
Utah
Northwestern
Monmouth
Knox
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California
Oregon
Yale
Duquesne
Southern Methodist
City College of New York
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Dar Hutchins
Ted Parish
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Long Island
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Kentucky
Marquette
Puerto Rico
Henson Maples Annexes Mid-Winter Golf Title
Henson Maples of Pinehurst won the Mid-Winter golf tournament with a 2 and 1 victory over 16-year-old Grover Poole Jr. of Raleigh. J P Cowie of Montreal won the second flight by defeating Jack Livingston of Virginia Beach 8 and 1 in the final round.
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Jan
Henson Maples
Grover Poole, Jr
Raleigh
Carolinas
J. P. Cowie
Montreal
Jack Livingston
Virginia Beach
Water-cooled aircraft engine packs copper radiator tubing
A modern 1000 horsepower aircraft engine uses a water cooling system containing about a quarter mile of copper tubing in its radiator.
Lead Scorer Returns as Long Island Sacks Points
Long Island posted over 1000 points last season with Irving Torgoff scoring 273 to lead the metropolitan district. Three of four standout returnees surpassed 200 points, and Bee touts top sophomore prospects in school history. Southern California seen as the main obstacle as Peoria Braves target rivals.
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Long Island
Irving Torgoff
Bee
California
Peoria
Marquette Names Six Players to Junior Varsity Title
Six Marquette University basketball players receive the Jr. designation the players are Erwin Graf Dave Quabis Ralph Amsden Glenn Adams George Collerin and George Sutter in the junior varsity ranks announced January 2.
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Marquette University
Erwin Graf
Dave Quabis
Ralph Amsden
Glenn Adams
George Collerine
George Sutter
Balloons Used In Lighter-Than-Air Racing Inflate With Hydrogen
Ballooning for lighter than aircraft racing consumes about seven thousand dollars worth of hydrogen per fill. The figure reflects the cost of gas needed to lift the crafts for competition.
Weather Puts Cheerful Spin On 1939 Bowl Games Start
The Associated Press reports fair warm weather across sites from San Francisco to Miami for seven post season games beginning today. Star players include Duke’s Eric Tipton and Grenville Lansdell in the Rose Bowl, Davey O’Brien and Connie Sparks for the Sugar Bowl, George Cafego in the Orange Bowl, Elmer Tarbox and Mike Klotovich in the Cotton Bowl, and Desert Werewolf Bill Dwyer sidelined as Utah-NM Sun Bowl action unfolds El Paso.
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Miami
Tipton
Duke
Grenville Lansdell
Southern California
Blue Devils
Wallace Wade
New Orleans
Davey O'Brien
Connie Sparks
Texas Christian
Carnegie Tech
el Paso
Fla
Tennessee
Oklahoma
Florida
Tropical Park
Tennessee Vols
Bob Neyland
Sports Roundup from New York Hints at 1920s Odds and Personalities
AP round up covers cross sport chatter from New York on New Year’s notes. Mentions East West game prospects with players Marshall Goldberg Pitt and Howie Weiss Wisconsin, Al Simmons to Boston Bees, Pee-Wee Warstler Debs Garris bets at Santa Anita, Sea Biscuit in handicap, Joe Louis vs John Henry chatter, Tony Galento jokes, Tigers emphasis on Freddie Hutchinson, Giants outfield strength with Ross Youngs Burns Ott, Hall of Fame ballots eyed for Eddie Collins or George Sisler, closing with hopeful wishes for better tomorrow.
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New York
Marshall Goldberg
Pitt
Howie Weiss
Wisconsin
al Simmons
Boston
Bees
Pee-Wee Warstler
Debs Garris
Santa Anita
Seabiscuit
Tigers
Freddie Hutchinson
Red Sox
Yanks
Rannygazoo
Yank Gardners
Giants
Ross Youngs
George Burns
Mel Ott
Hall of Fame
Eddie Collins
George Sisler
Cooperstown
Detroit survey shows station costs near five cents per gallon
A recent survey in Detroit indicates operating a service station costs about 4.8 cents per gallon. The gasoline tax stands at five cents per gallon.
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Detroit
Mich
Improper Additive Prevents Crankcase Freeze
A half pint of alcohol added to the crankcase once weekly in below zero weather will mix with any water present and keep the oil from freezing, preventing clogging of the oil pump.
Commercial Cage League Meeting Tuesday Night
The third basketball league will convene Tuesday night with delegates from six or more teams to draft a schedule and elect officers. Teams listed include Juniors High Point Pa per Box Silver Knit Hosiery DeMolay High Point College Alumni and Children’s Home with other groups invited to send delegates. Games follow Industrial leagues on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
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High Point College
Budge and Vines Clash Tomorrow in Madison Square Garden
Don Budge the top amateur in the world for two years makes his pro debut against Ellsworth Vines in Madison Square Garden. The match is officiated by USTA officials and the Tennis Pures Association staff. The event signals growing pro recognition and reconciliation with the amateur game.
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New York
Madison Square Garden
Don Budge
Ellsworth Vines
Don
United States
Budge
United States Lawn Tennis Association
Tennis Umpires’ Association
Benjamin H. Dwight
Coast Guard Planes Cover Vast Fiscal Year Patrol Area
During fiscal year 1938 Coast Guard aircraft patrolled 5 386 363 square miles across extensive maritime regions. Flight records show broad coverage and ongoing aerial surveillance activities.
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Coast Guard
Gillespie to Battle Fishbach for Net Championship Today
New York, Jan. 2. After a breathing spell, Joey Fishbach of St John’s University defends his National Junior indoor title against Bill Gillespie, Duke freshman from Atlanta. Fishbach advanced with ease while Gillespie, seeded fifth, topped Seymour Greenberg 6 2 7 5 to reach the final.
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New York
Joey Fishbach
Husky Brooklyn
St. John's University
Bill Gillespie
Duke University
Atlanta
Fishbach
Seventh Regiment Armory
Gillespie
Scarborough
N. Y
Seymour Greenberg
Airliner Flies 50 Earth Circumferences Without Accident
A British Imperial Airways airliner has completed a distance equal to 50 trips around the globe. In seven years of active service it has not yet suffered an accident or forced landing.
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British Imperial Airways
Engine Explosions At High Speed Reported In Study
A report notes that at 60 mph average engine speed, explosions occur roughly every minute with between 9000 and 12000 events under pressures reaching hundreds of pounds.
Odd Gear Size Report Shows Long Mile Distortions
An automotive engineer notes that in high gear a mile reportedly equals 5280 feet by gasoline consumption, while in second gear it measures 10,000 feet and in first gear 15,000 feet. The claim highlights inconsistent mile lengths across gears based on fuel use.
Eagles to Meet Davidson in Asheboro Curtain Raiser
Charlotte dispatch notes NC State excluded, big Five foes and North Star teams resume play after holidays. Davidson faces the McCrary Eagles in Asheboro as Atlantic Christian and others fill a brisk weekly schedule across multiple venues.
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N. C
N. C. State
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Atlantic Christian Colleg
Davidson
Stron McCrary Eagles
Duke
Blue Devils
Princeton
Wake Forest
Atlantic Christian
Morary Eagles
Asheboro
Furman
High Point
Clemson
High
Chatham Blanketeers
Elkin
Norfolk Naval Base
Appalachian
Grid Lawyers Huddle Over NCAA Code Changes
Colorado Springs report says football rules committee may announce minor revisions after executive session led by Walter Okeson Lehigh. Coaches suggested edits but expected only small changes, with feared major overhauls unlikely despite season-long debate on point after touchdown and related rules.
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Colorado Springs
Cols
California
Florida
National Collegiate Athletic Association
Walter R. Okeson
Lehigh University
American Football Coaches Association
Okeson
One Jet Carburetor Announced to Motoring Public
A single jet carburetor with no small holes to clog is announced to the motoring public. The report highlights simplicity and reduced maintenance as key advantages.
Trailer Dwellers Allegedly Travel 260.5 Miles Daily
AEstimate places the average trailer dweller on the road about 260.5 miles each day. The figure highlights extensive mobility among caravan residents and their routine travel patterns.
Bamboo Growth Rates Highlight Gigantic Plant Size
A single day can see the giant bamboo sprout up to a foot as the plant shoots rapidly. Scientists note that such rapid growth underpins the species extraordinary height and dense stands.
Sugar Bowl Opener Teems With 50,000 Fans In New Orleans
Texas Christian and Carnegie Tech clash at Tulane Stadium as Leo Meyer plans dynamic passing. Carnegie Tech’s Bill Kern counters with a balanced lineup after shocking Pittsburgh.
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New Orleans
Mason and Dixon
Leo R
Dutch) Meyer
Frogs
Bill Kern
Panthers
Pittsburgh
New Year’s Stakes Draws Nine Thoroughbreds at Santa Anita
Santa Anita opened its New Year’s stakes with a $10 000 race featuring nine top thoroughbreds including Ligaroti Heelfly Main Man and Specify as rivals to Sea Biscuit. The event aimed to rival the Rose Bowl game as crowds of about 50 000 were anticipated with pari mal machines ready for a large total wager.
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Los Angeles
Santa Anita
Ligaroti
Heelfly
Main Man
Specify
Seabiscuit
Madigan Baker Recalls Football Mentor Roots
Slip Madigan of Saint Mary's College is regarded as the best cake baker among the nation's football mentors. He learned the knack while running an Oakland restaurant during his early days and coaching career.
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Slip Madigan
Saint Mary's College
Oakland
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