Poll ranks leading athletes of 1936 season and honors
The article lists top athletes in ranked order with 1936 performances and Olympic and professional stars. Notable names include Carl Hubbell, Joe Louis, Lou Gehrig, Dizzy Dean, Tony Manero, Sammy Baugh, and Forrest Towns among others, with points tallied on a 3-2-1 basis and multiple first place votes.
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Ibbell
York
Jess Gwens
Wwinkér
Carl’ Hubbell
New York
Owen
Joe
Ohio State Star
Feld
Larry Kelley
Yale
Allmend
Schmeling
c‘Schmeling
Teuton
Kelley
Gigon ‘Morris
Olympic
Ami Forrest Towns
Lou Gehrig
Detroit
Olympic Rt
Carl Hubbell
Pini Ria German Caned Perry
Cham- Magzio
Yankee
Bob Feller
Cleveland
Don Budge
Freddie Steele
Ellsworth Vines
al Jenkins
Ralph ‘Guldahi
Peppertin
St. Louis Cardinals
Gene Sarazan
New York Giants
Wizzy Dean
Cardinals
Iain
Joe Louis
Bax
Rose Bowl Sold Out for New Year's Game
Pasadena authorities announced Washington and Pittsburgh would meet in the Rose Bowl before about 45 000 fans on New Year’s Day. Ticket windows closed. manager Carl Kilgore said overflow requests would be returned this week.
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Pasadena
Calif
Washington
Pittsburgh
Carl Kilgore
Atletics of
Parkers Get Two Games With SMU
Fayetteville Ark P coach Fred C Thomson announced Arkansas and Southern Methodist University signed a two year football contract. The Razorbacks and Mustangs meet here October 23 next year the 1938 game at Dallas. Arkansas officials conferred with SMU about the scheduling misunderstanding and Arkansas was listed as a 1937 opponent by SMU.
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Fayetteville
Ark
Fred C. Thomson
University of Arkansas
Southern Methodist University
Razorbacks
Mustangs
Dallas
S. MU
Arkansas
TCU Accepts Bid to Play in Cotton Bowl
TCU officials accepted an invitation for the Horned Frogs to face Marquette University in the Cotton Bowl on New Year’s Day in Dallas Texas. The SWC must approve the arrangement. Marquette to receive $6000 and TCU $10,000 with split of gate proceeds. expected crowd around 20000.
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Dallas
Texas
J_ Curtis Sanford
Tyler
Texas Christian University
Horned Frogs
Marquette Universi Golden Avalanche
Sanford
Texas Christian
Ihe
E. W. McDiarmid
J. T
Landis Decision Deepens Feller Case Fallout
The Landis ruling lets majors control the minors by choosing sandlot players, undermining enforcement of the sandlot rule. It awards Des Moines $7500 damages, while Feller argues he never belonged to Des Moines, implying the decision harms his earning power with major clubs.
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Cleveland
Harry Grayson
NEA
New York
Landis
Bob Feller
Charley Graham
San Francisco Seals
Feller
Umas Teurs
Foose
Solandis
Des Moines Club
BE. Lee Keyser
Young Feller
Kankakee
Des Moines
Rexerts Feller
Yankees
Hed Sox
Othec
BAYS
Dizzy Dean
Banis
Bob
Cleve
Cyd Peller
Adel
Town
Colm
Eddie Louis knocks out Eddie Simms in first round
Joe Louis stops Eddie Simms in 26 seconds of the opening round in Cleveland. Referee Arthur Donovan ruled Simms out after Louis landed a short left jab to the midsection then a left to the jaw. Simms slumped, and Louis followed with punches to finish.
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Cleveland
Joe Luis
Eddie Simms
Arthur Donovan
New York
Simms
Louis
Unlucky Leaders Stalk Bears and Cardinals Stars
In Chicago notes a jinx targets top grounds leaders. Beattie Feathers, 192 preceding year top scorer for the Bears, was injured in 1985 and Doug Russell, 1925 leader for the Cardinals, has missed much of this season with injuries.
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Chicago
Northwestern Aims to Schedule Eastern Teams for Wildcats
EVANSTON, I ] Northwestern Universitys athletic director Tug Wilson says eastern football teams are afraid to meet the Wildcats on the gridiron. He claims he has tried everything to schedule a squad from that region but has been unable to sign anyone.
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Evanston, I
Northwustern Uiversity
Tug Wilson
Wildcats
Torrance's Fast Rise Echoes Jeffries in New Orleans Boxers
TWARRY GRAYSON NEA Sports Writer reports on Jack Torrance, once 320 pounds, trimming to 260 as he trains in New Orleans amid hype comparing him to Jim Jeffries. Promoter Herb Brodie touts Torrance's speed, left jab, and potential to join elite heavyweights, while observers note his 6 feet 3 inch frame, 73 inch reach, and rapid development. Also mentions Baby Jack and Mike Jacobs, with early training and world-record throws by Herb Brodie's connections.
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Twarry
Grayson
NEA
Ack Torrancr
Torrance
Baby Jack
New Orleans
Mike Jacobs
Forrance
Louisiana State
Jim Jeffries
Jacobs
Bayous
Jos
Berlin
Herb Brodie
LSU
Brodie
Rocky Kansas
Joe Wellington
Paddy Mullins
Bowery Chareler
Mike O'Dewd
Har’ Wills
Owen Flynn
Augusta
Flynn
Jak
Tiley
Teruise T
Dempsey
Rte
Jeffries
Tye
Fred Digby
Jack Johnson
Jim Braddock
Jack Torrance
Jeys Willard
Cartera
Canerit
Tile Willard
Jack Dempsey
Trai
Carl Morris
Torrrance
Que
Torrance Hawk Martinez
Psovis Eiitor
Digby
Dick Burke
National Boxing Association
Louisiana
Willard
Fide
Hias
Jack ‘Torrence
Surterone
Terrance
Yu Hiane
Al Rose neutrally weighs Hope DeQueen football eligibility dispute
Al Rose of Camden News, known to Hope fans, maintains neutrality in the Hope DeQueen ineligibility controversy affecting 10 De Queen High School football players. The column page reproduces reader letters from Hope Texarkana and DeQueen, cites Arkansas selections by Coach Tommy Thompson, notes no official Criswell statement after six days, and mentions Kiwanis lighting upgrade in Hope while DeQueen red-head publicity circulates.
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al Rose
Critinr
Camden News
Hope Sports
al Ywerites
Camden
Condr
C. O. Criswell
al Harris
Florida Times-Union
John Davis
Florida
Davis
Kizzia
MecGibbany
Pine Bheff
Wallar
Blytheville
Groves
Fort Smith
DeQuiecy
Texas urges $15,000 coach salary and aid plan
In Austin, officials push for a $15,000 annual head coach salary at the University of Texas with additional student aid for football players. Regents indicate top pay should not exceed the highest paid professors, while the Athletic Council plans top flight coaches for Jack Chevigny’s vacancy as the board meets in January for a potential appointment.
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Austin
Texas
H. J. Luthher Stark
Orongy
University of Texas Hewd of Regents
Manny
HLH
Weinert
Seguin
Regents
Athletic Council
Bonud
Jack Chevigny
Janmie Lrinkley
Voucil
Dana X
Bible
Nebraska
Stark
Chevigny
Arkansas Opens Season With 72 60 Win Over Drake
Arkansas Razorbacks open the season with a 72 to 60 victory against Drake, in Fayetteville. Elwin Gilliland leads Arkansas with 15 points, as Charles Orebaugh of Drake scores 10. Drake and Arkansas trade leads through the first half, then Arkansas pulls away late to take the win.
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Fayetteville
Ark
University of Arkansas Razorbacks
Drake University Bulkdogs
Missouri Valley Center
Thee
Parkers
Arkinsalis
Elwin Gillilanes
In Parkers
Charles Orebaugh
Bulldog Gaard
Wis
Paul Griffith
Drake
Frm Brodie
Arkansas
Martin Wells Chosen Captain Of 1910 Curly Wolves
Prescott reports the 1910 Curly Wolves banquet at the Allen Hotel with players, faculty, and staff present. Toastmaster Martin Wells presided as captions and pep leaders were introduced via a mock radio broadcast. Wells named captain and Glen Parker sub captain for next year amid invitations to further events.
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Pierce Willis
Mr. Hillis
Dtulber
Wolves
Ste
Martin Wells
Glen Parker
Mrathall Boys
Hom
C. C. Harvey & Co
Gem Theatre
Rose Bowl
Dummy Firm Set Contained Alleged Misdeal In Bond Sale
The article recounts Alleghany Corporation bonds sold at 100 with a repurchase option while trading at 165. The panel describes tension among executives, disputes over legality and morality, and a plan to force repayment. A humorous exchange ends with a father and son joke about the boss’s reaction.
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Hope
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DeQueer
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Thomsen
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Guiards—Rowtt
Scattins
Southern Methodist Center
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Adansas
Baugh
Nexas Christian
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Friedman
Rice
Thomson
Lloyd Wooded
Fordyce
Conte
Snespan
Andy
Lloyd Montgomery
Gazette
Goulsman State University
Santa Chara
Weader State
Brice Darling
Nashville
Basil Myvick
el Dorado
Lamar Bennett
Lake Village
Joe Campbell
Stuttvart
Abie Bram
Pine Bluff
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BE Dorada
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Hope Kiwanis Club
Main
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Kiwanis Club
City of Hope
Elwood Meadows
Hope High
Marianna
Marianna Giante
Texas U
Geenville
Matassa
Hantger
Ciick
New York Rangers
Alex Shibicky
Neil Colville
Babe Pratt
Phil Watson
Irea
Nelson-Huckins
Drake University
Monts Seed
Mrretet
Glenn Parker
Trescott
Proposaly
Wheeler
Arthure Anderson
J.P. Margos & Co
Potter
Guaranty Trust
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John S. Gibson Book Store
Baxall Store
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