Georgia Tech Seeks Orange Bowl Bid After 13 0 Georgia Win
The 1939 grid season ends with bowls set for New Year’s Day as Georgia Tech earns an Orange Bowl invitation after defeating Georgia 13 0. Arizona State of Temple lands Sun Bowl berth. Duke and Clemson lead the Southern Conference as champions, with Cornell atop the East unofficial standings.
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Southern Cal and UCLA seek Pac Coast title as bowl bids loom
USC and UCLA enter the decisive Pac Coast Conference clash as two unbeaten teams with the Rose Bowl on the line. USC revived hopes after a Washington win while UCLA seeks a clean run after ties. Bowl projections place Tennessee and Tulane in line for major bowls, with Texas A&M, Cornell, Colorado Mines, San Jose State, Duquesne, and Georgetown also finishing undefeated or untied.
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Southwestern Invited to All-College Tournament
Southwestern College of Winfield Kansas is among 11 teams invited to compete in an all college basketball tournament in Tulsa Oklahoma on December 2022.
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All Kansas Conference picks include three from Ottawa
Richard and Gilbert Galle of Bethel lead backfield selections as All Kansas Conference picks announce Ottawa tied for first team with six places. George von Arb and Harry Peterson top ends, Leonard Hofstra and Marshall Kephart among tackles, John Georges wins center slot. Kansas City December 4 AP poll notes voting and Ottawa Bethany dominance plus KU basketball season tickets sell well.
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Kansas Jayhawks Face Oklahoma Aggies In Early Season Test
Kansas fans look to an opening night in Hoch Auditorium as Phog Allen’s cagers host the Oklahoma Aggies in a strong early showing. Local sports writers praise KU depth and note rival Oklahoma and Missouri contenders while citing Vandaveer brothers and Massare as standout figures amid all-Kansas football and high school polls.
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Drake Picks Winners for Big Six Race
Norman Okla December 4 Bruce Drake Oklahoma University basketball mentor names Kansas Iowa State as the likely leaders for the Big Six title with Oklahoma and Missouri as tough contenders for third. He cites Ralph Miller and the veteran Kansas squad and notes Iowa State’s returning class and strong sophomores. Gardner at Kansas State faces a rebuilding year after losing four starters.
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Giants clinched Eastern title with 36 0 rout of Redskins
AP notes a year ago the New York Giants defeated the Washington Redskins 36 to 0 to seal the Eastern championship. It recalls three years ago Granville was named outstanding racehorse and five years ago Bill Bonthron returned to training for the 1934 35 track season.
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Former pitcher Killen dies at 69 in North Park car
Pittsburgh reports the death of Frank Killen 69 a former major league pitcher who played for the Pirates Washington Boston and Chicago. A doctor cited a heart attack as the cause. While with the Pirates in 1893 he set a NL record with 36 victories for a left handed pitcher.
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Big League Baseball Officials Meet In Cincinnati
Veterans and executives gathered in Cincinnati as MLB officials debated trades and possible working agreements with minor leagues. Reds manager Bill McKechnie stressed the need for a left fielder while sparking no deals yet. Commissioner Landis signaled cautious progress as minor leaguers convened under Judge Bramham.
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