Biff Jones Named Nebraska Football Coach and AD
Lincoln announces Major Lawrence M. Jones will succeed Dana Bible as head football coach and athletic director at the University of Nebraska. The 41 year old Army officer resigns ROTC duties after a long coaching career, with a five year contract reportedly starting at 10,000 dollars the first year and rising to 12,000 dollars. Bible plans to remain through spring practice. Oklahoma expects Bible to depart by June 1.
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Biff) Jones
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Magnolia to Play Teachers Friday
Magnolia A and M College Muleriders prepare for a Friday night game against Arkansas State Teachers Bears. Weather and travel disruptions have canceled two prior scheduled opponents, Monticello Bollweevils and Hendrix Warriors, due to disbanded athletics and flood conditions.
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Flood Waters Turn Reds Field Into Regatta Site
Flood waters swamp Crosley Field, left and centerfield flooded to the outfield, up to 20 feet at home plate. Groundkeeper Maury Schwab aims to restore the surface quickly while concession equipment in the new commissary was ruined. Also notes Grove’s curve control and Pirates eye Mungo with talk of a trade and Gussie Suhr’s rise in Pittsburgh.
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Ea Brandt
Flatbush Emity
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Forbes Field
Gussie Suhr
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Cardinal Hurling Staff Bolstered
NEW YORK 1936 International League stats praise the pitching depth of the St. Louis Cardinals with additions Si Johnson and Rob Weiland to back Dizzy Dean and Lon Warneke. Johnson posted 2.38 ERA in a prior stint with Toronto. Weiland led in appearances, wins, and strikeouts for Rochester, pairing with Cliff Melton who logged the most innings and a 20–4 record for Baltimore across 272 frames. Other standout IL performers include Sheriff Blake of Baltimore, Laury Wyllykangas of Montreal, and Charley Fisher of Buffalo with a strong 13–2–.
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Si Johnson
Toronto
Rob Weiland
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Red Wings
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Lon Warneke
Johnson
Cincinnati Reds
Maple Leafs
Weiland
Mack
Doling
Kemp Wicker
Newark
New York Yankees
Arkansas to Host Texas A and M in Homecoming Game
Fayetteville Ark Texas A and M will be the homecoming opponent for the University of Arkansas football team next fall. The date has been tentatively scheduled for October.
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Tech players transfer and spring practice set at Arkansas Tech
Russellville Arkansas four hacks and four linemen available for the 1937 eleven. Three members of the 1936 Arkansas Tech football team have left for Tuscaloosa to enroll at Alabama Alvin Davis Hayward Sanford and Lowell Whitaker joining Captain Fred Creams and Paul Zuber planning to enroll at George Washington University. Spring football practice begins February 8 with preparations underway in 1937 season.
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Fred Creams
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George Washington University
Vindication of Barney Dreyfuss on Pirates signing
Dreyfuss defended Gus from San Francisco who joined the Pirates in 0 and who he predicted would become a great first baseman and hitter. He rebutted claims that the Coast Leaguer was not worth Pittsburgh’s investment.
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Louis Favored to Defeat Pastor in Madison Square Garden
New York boxing pageant centers on Joe Louis as favorite to beat challenger Bob Pastor. Analysts cite Louis’s power and reach advantages, while Pastor’s confidence and stamina pose a challenge. Odds hover around 4 to 1, drawing a winter crowds. gap in experience noted but not decisive.
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Hands Up Chin Down fighter eyes comeback return
A fragmented boxing item notes a former Golden Gloves figure dubbed Hands Up, Chin Down. It mentions a Detroit fighter nicknamed \"the Detroit negro\" with five knockouts and cites fighters including Jack Sharkey, Al Ettare, Jorge Bresela, Eddie Simms, and Stan Ketetel as potential comeback entrants. Louis is said to be training hard yet at the wrong weight and may return.
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Eddie Simms
Stanley Ketetel
Lns
Louis
Bobcats Fall to Lewisville All-Stars in Low-Scoring Game
LEWISVILLE Ark Sprecinilocal All-Star team beat the Honebiehsel Bobcats 29 to 24 Thursday night. Wilson led the visitors with 20 points on 10 field goals. Harpe boasted Bright Ramsey Gillawiy as outstanding players, while McClendon and Walter Wilson starred for Lewisville.
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Stone
Yacht murder mystery deepens on Blane’s sea voyage
Detective Officer Kettering reports aboard the yacht Gidlden Gull that Bolitho Blane’s death may be a homicide. Blood smears and boot tracks near Suite C suggest foul play, while Rocksavege and others are questioned as investigators flag a possible staged trip for a business conference.
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