Rams seek new coach as 1935 draft nears
The Los Angeles Rams plan to name a successor to Hap Day at least 10 days before the January 27 NFL draft. Speculation centers on college coaches and ex pro assistants, with Curly Lambeau and Bud Wilkinson among names, while Edwin Collier and Jordan Oliver are also discussed. Reactions from the press mix praise for Hap’s leadership with questions about next steps as the team aims for a stronger title run in 1935.
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Cardinals win NL batting title led by Musial and Schoendienst
Willie Mays won the batting title and the Giants won the World Series, but the St. Louis Cardinals led the National League in team averages with a .281, tops in hits and runs, and tied for most triples with 58. Stan Musial batted .330 and led the league with 41 doubles while Red Schoendienst helped the Cardinals to multiple individual honors.
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Lions Sweep Browns in Snow Clash Previewing Championship
Cleveland Browns fall 14 to 40 as Detroit Lions rally in snow. Layne connects twice to Girard and Dibble for late scores after Browns lead. Lions gain 90 rushing and 183 passing yards while holding Browns to six first downs. Game serves as warmup for world championship clash next Sunday.
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SC Opens Secret Drills for Bucks
Los Angeles report notes Southern California football begins secret Rose Bowl preparations for a January 1 clash with Ohio State. Coach Onash Jose Hill tightens security at Bovard Field as players like Lindon Crow Wayne Kurcak and Aramis Dandoy are described as fragile. Ohio State plans double sessions at East Los Angeles Stadium under Coach Woody Hayes with Big Ten champions set for rigorous workouts.
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Lettuce Bowl to Warriors Triumph in Four-Half Game
SALINAS LB The Fort Ord Warriors defeated the California All-Stars 22 to 0 in the Lettuce Bowl four half game. Army officials announced at halftime that Fort Ord will play Fort Hood in the Shrimp Bowl at Galveston Texas on January 2. The longest run came in the third quarter as Don Robinson sprinted 50 yards for a touchdown. William Bare of St Marys scored twice and Loris Baker added two scores.
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Double Wing Glory Echoes In 28th Shrine Game
Kerr, once of Colgate and 1920s era, reflects on the double wing offense he helped popularize. He serves as advisory coach for the East-West Shrine game, praising the formation while noting modern spreads. He cites Len Macaluso and Danny Fortman as notable players and recalls the 1932 Colgate team that went undefeated.
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Furgol Wins Havana Invite With 273 Total On Windy Day
Ea Fur gol heads to Florida for a test of his ailing right arm after winning the Havana Invitation Golf Tourney with a 273 total over 72 holes, earning $2,000 first prize. The Missouri-born golfer overcame left-arm weakness from a childhood accident and edged Walt Burkemo by one stroke at the Havana Country Club Course.
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Houston Eyes Broyles for Burned Pro Help
Houston officials and Frank Broyles continue talks for the vacant Cougars football coach job as Georgia Tech coordinator Clyde Lee returns. Broyles expresses interest in Houston while AD Harry Foulke confirms the bid and the university weighs the match with the Cotton Bowl tie to Dallas.
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Ex-Champion Salas Faces Straus Tonight At Eastside Arena
Salas, a 27 year old Mexican veteran and former world heavyweight champion, meets Sonny Straus at Eastside Arena in a comeback bid. Salas has won two of five titles in his return, while Straus fights for only his 20th pro start.
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Covina Invitational Basketball Schedule and Boxing Card
The notice lists college basketball entries for Lor A sai Aggies at LAAC gyms, a boxing Olympiad card at Eastside Arena with an 8:30 p.m. start, and a boxing event at Legion Stadium hosted by Hollywood. The fragment mentions sports calendar items across basketball and boxing venues with times and locations.
Surprising Utes Upset No. 4 La Salle in Madison Square Garden
Utah, 6-0, shocked La Salle 69-15 at Madison Square Garden and showed a relaxed, confident style under coach Jack Gardner. The win prompts questions about Utah's true strength and sets up a clash with Kentucky, No. 2, in Lexington in the Kentucky Invitational Tournament.
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Hoad Back in Graces Ahead of Davis Cup
Australia captain Harry Hopman announced Lew Hoad had regained top form as Davis Cup rivals Australia and the United States entered final prep week. Hoad impressed at White City while Jack Kramer joined U S practice under nonplaying captain Bill Talbert as the Dec 1 9 Davis Cup Challenge Round nears.
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Fort Sill Wins Poinsettia Bowl In San Diego
Fort Sill Oklahoma drubbed Bolling Air Force Base 10 to 6 at the Poinsettia Bowl in San Diego. Vessels led the offense with four interceptions by O Connell present in the game and starred on defense as he and O Connell traded early drives. Former Oklahoma back Vessels was the offensive standout and helped limit O Connell’s passes in the end zone.
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Williams Edges Feller for Top Comeback Honors
Ted Williams, aging slugger of the Red Sox, won the Associated Press comeback poll for 1954, edging Bob Feller of the Indians who posted a strong 13 3 record. Wertz, Coleman, Magglis and others followed in the top ten as voters noted Williams’ late 1953 surge and 1954 power despite injuries.
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