Small Tennessee Team Holds Vanderbilt to Tie
Tennessee Polytechnic Institute shocked Vanderbilt with an aerial attack that erased a midgame lead. Norbert Bridges connected with Russell Prust for six points and Ralph Williams added a late score to force a 13 13 tie as Vanderbilt’s Roy Hughes and Ky Andrus contributed but could not reclaim the edge.
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Commodores
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Russell Prust
Ralph Williams
Pla
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Midway
Inventive Pride Means More Than Worldly Wealth
A boastful exchange hints at a device expected to yield eight or nine figures in dividends. The speakers discuss collaboration on a sum barely under a million, emphasizing pride over mere monetary gain.
Prescott to Meet Parkers On Friday
Prescott Ark coach O H Story watched his Prescot high school Curly Wolves lead a tough Wednesday workout and believed they could beat Texarkana Razorbacks Friday night. The Blytheville opener 38 0 showed the Chicks strong, with standout Baker 6 7 210 giving trouble. Prescott’s 182 pound halfback Kickell is key, and the lineup features Kelley and Baker at ends, Cox and Erskine tackles, Cooper and Adins guards, Stainton fullback, and Smith quarterback.
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Wolves
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Kiksell Prescott
Inecallaus
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Kelley
Cox
Erskine
Cooper
Adins
Wilson
Halwell
Ellis
Smith
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Younds
Traffic Trends After Dark Reported Decline
After dark traffic shows about one third as heavy as daytime levels, with two thirds of all fata incidents occurring at night. Officials note reduced visibility and higher risk as drivers travel after sunset.
Louis Pounds Pastor To Retain World Heavyweight Title
Detroit det splashed as Jon Louis retained his heavyweight crown with an 11th round knockout of Bob Pastor. Louis floored Pastor four times in round one and again in round two, then finished him at 38 seconds of the 11th. Pastor fought back bravely but tired by midfight, ending with a bloody cut and defeat. Louis eyed a rematch with Tony Galento for next summer.
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Max Schmeling
Juin Henry Lewis
Tony Gatento
Pastor
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Pastor Tires
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Helf
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Paytur
Eve
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Jimmy Johnson
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Lewis
Jack Roper
Lou Nova
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Philadelphia
George Blake
Barkeep
Floyd J Calvin Negro Journalist Dies in New York
Floyd J Calvin founder of the Calvin News Service and longtime Pittsburgh Courier staffer died in New York City after his son’s funeral. Born in Washington in the era, he studied at Vergar Hills School Hope and attended a New York journalism school before joining the Courier. His sister is Hattie M Calvin, daughter of Rod and Ellen Mitchell of Washington Ark. The funeral was held in New York and his father J BE Calvin visited the World’s Fair during the trip.
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Floyd J. Calvin
New York City
Floyd Calvin
Calvin News Service
Pittsburgh, Pa
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Washington
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Hope
Deadline Set for Poll Tax Payment Before Oct 1 1939
Attorney General and Auditor announce official guidance on poll tax deadlines. The law extends payment midnight October 1 1939 but new date falls on Sunday, so Saturday night September 30 is the deadline for those wishing to vote in the 1940 primary. Citizens urged to inform others of the change to avoid disenfranchisement.
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Jack Holt
J. Oscar Humphrey
Attorney General
WE THE WOMEN I
A college campus faces unhappiness as pledging pressures rise. The piece urges students to join activities that match their talents rather than rushing sororities or fraternities fearing future social costs.
Rough fragment hints at decision time on hurt feelings
Fragmentary text discusses someone being hurt and whether to seek quick help or decide if it is worthwhile. It mentions timing, fear of lingering pain, and a possible impact on happiness. Contains unclear phrases about a foyer and sears.
Pine Bluff Versus McGehee Friday Night Showdown
Pine Bluff High hosts McGehee at Jordon Stadium in a Friday football test. Zebras coach Alien Dunaway plans Tommie Loftwick at left half and Raymond Hudson at right half, with key line changes and starting spots listed for the squad.
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Tommie Loftwick
Raymond Hudson
Robert Hutson
Virgil Meroney
Cjarvel Bush
Roy Ferguson
Eddie Atkinson
Jim Kennedy
Arthur Davis
Davis
Rielworth
California law bars intoxicated pedestrians from roadways
A Sacramento report notes a new California statute bans intoxicated pedestrians from walking on any roadway if they pose a hazard to themselves or others. The law offers no guidance on how such individuals should be returned home.
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