Businessmen Raise Half Million for St. Louis Browns Deal
A group of St. Louis businessmen plans to raise 500000 to back a 350000 sale price for the St. Louis Browns and their San Antonio farm. The consortium aims to meet the estate's price at a Chicago meeting next week and seeks league approval from Will Harridge. George Sisler is among the buyers group. Sportsman's Park will not be part of the transaction.
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Phil Ball
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Browns
Chicago
Will Harridge
George Sisler
Sportsman's Park
St. Louis Cardinals
Thornhill to Scout Mustangs Ahead of Rose Bowl Trip
Stanford coach Claude Thornhill plans to scout Southern Methodist next Saturday in Dallas as he prepares for a possible third Rose Bowl bid. Thornhill says SMU’s passing game could prompt changes in Stanford’s defense. Eight Stanford sophomores who played vs Columbia will return to the Rose Bowl to seek individual records.
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Madison Bell
Centre College
Thornhill
Kentucky
LSU and Fordham Favored for Sugar Bowl Bid
Louisiana State University and Fordham appear favored to meet in the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans on New Year’s Day. LSU earned the spot with a 10-7 defeat of Tulane, while Fordham thinned its path after SMU’s Rose Bowl selection. Holy Cross Nebraska and Marquette loom as alternates.
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Marquette
Rice
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Walker Stopped by Seelig in Seventh Round
New York Dec. 3 Mickey Walker the former welter and middleweight champion of the world was stopped in the seventh by Eric Seelig of Germany in a scheduled ten round bout. The Rumson, New Jersey fighter weighed 174 3 4 while Seelig weighed 163 1 4 Walker was outclassed throughout with his eye cut in the sixth and widened in the seventh. Referee Johnny McAvoy halted the bout as Walker bled profusely.
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Eric Seelig
Germany
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Isaac Luffey Wins First Prize In Penney's Football Club
Isaac Louis Luffey of Monroe won first prize in last week's World Penney football club with seven losers. Mrs. W. S. Harris of Sicily Island took second with seven losers but not as close. J. A. Cason of Tallulah earned third with one score on the head, as many fans misguessed. The bounty included shoes, shirts, and a tin.
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Monroe
W. S. Harris
Sicily Island
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Ray Green
Clarks
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Hendrix
Grayson
F. B. Wisinger
James H. Nelson
Bill Fairly
Charles Regan
E. M. Harris
Beekman Reeves
Vidalia
A. A L. Brister
Baskin
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Lavelle Maddry
Crowville
Nelson Talley
Millard Fisher
Dora Cooksey
D. W Griffith
Carl G. Murphy
Farmerville
Helen B. Wasson
Byrd M. Buffington
Clark
E. L. Aggerton
J. R. Sewell
Waterproof
Beatrice Mitchell
Bastrop
Jake Shell
West Monroe
Asa Belle Cash
Alvin Gleason
R. H. Feild
F. H. Acker
Henry Shaw
Paul Fontana
J. H. Currington
R. W. Irby
Charles Baldridge
C. W. Shumate
Merrie Lee Ford
Jewel Holloway
Notable Sports Gossip From New York Airs 1930s Backtalk
Eddie Brietz rounds up college and pro circles in New York. Talks swirl about Bernie Bierman spurning offers from U C L A and Southern California, Al McCoy's weight fight prep, Rose Bowl hopes for 1937, Pop Warner's plans for Eulace Peacock, and other showy notes on Joe Louis era figures.
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Associated Press
New York
Bernie Bierman
Pop Warner
Eulace Peacock
Isay Balinkin
Cincinnati
Independent Teams Meet for Charity in Ferriday
Ferriday Louisiana December 3 Special workouts have begun for Ferriday and Natchez independent football elevens prepping for two charity gridiron contests in Ferriday on December 8. Proceeds benefit the Natchez Democrat Poor Children's Christmas Tree fund and the local Legion post’s Doll and Toy fund.
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Natchez
Natchez Democrat
Legion Posts
Tennessee Offers Neyland Five Year Football Contract
The Tennessee athletic council voted to offer Major Robert Neyland a five year coaching contract with a reported 12 000 annual salary, contingent on resigning his army post. If he accepts, Neyland would likely employ Major Bill Britton and Col. Paul B. Parker as assistants with Parker remaining athletic director.
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University of Tennessee
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University
Bill Britton
Paul B. Parker
Parker
Ludwig to Meet Ace Freeman in Wednesday Bout
Otton Ludwig of Germany faces Ace Freeman of New York in the opening bout of Roosevelt stadiums double main event. Ludwig is a top light heavyweight with a history of outhitting foes while Freeman seeks a championship push in the south and southwest. The other main bout pairs Vern Clark against Jack Carson in a scientific clash. Both matches are best two of three falls with a two hour limit.
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Seattle
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Ed Walker May Leave Ole Miss After Strong Season
University of Mississippi reports indicate head coach Ed Walker may depart after Ole Miss 14 6 victory over Mississippi State. He reportedly received a very attractive offer from an eastern university and has been approached by two southern colleges. Walker, a Pop Warner protégé, led the Rebels to nine wins, two losses, and a narrow loss to Tennessee in six seasons.
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Mississippi
Iowa State
Columbia University
Tennessee
Neville Mittmen Begin Work for Winter Campaign
Neville high school boxing opens preparations as 40 candidates join the squad, led by 165 lb champion Darius Crews and other title holders from the district and state circuits. Coach Percy Brown outlines training after Christmas with matches set against Istrouma Baton Rouge Lake Charles Homer Farmerville Bastrop Lafayette and Tallulah Baton Rouge reigns as current state champion.
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Neville
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Bengals
Tommy Nicholson
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Warren Wilkerson
North Louisiana
Shorty" Green
Maniel Cannon
Edward Endom
Nick Danna
P. A. Poag
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Ernest Pierce
Tom King
Mattinson
Pierce
King
Bruins
Eddie Casey Returns as Harvard Football Coach
A year ago Eddie Casey re signed as Harvard head football coach after four years. Three years ago Army beat Navy 20 to 0 before a 79 000 crowd at Franklin Field in Philadelphia. Five years ago MLB and minor leagues clashed over a draft question with majors rejecting later conference talks.
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Navy
Franklin Field
Philadelphia
Stanford and SMU Set for Rose Bowl Capacity Crowd
Pasadena reports a near capacity 39,000 ticket demand for the Rose Bowl as Stanford and Southern Methodist are favored to meet New Year’s Day. The pick follows SMU’s 21-0 upset of California Los Angeles, with past capacity crowds scarce but notable in 1930 and a USC victory over Pitt.
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Southern Methodist
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Ferriday High to Start Basketball After Football Season
Ferriday Louisiana begins basketball this week at Ferriday High School after finishing the football season with a Turkey Day game against Waterproof.
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Ferriday High School
Kelley Captains Yale Football Team
Lawrence W. Kelley of Williamsport Pennsylvania was elected captain of the Yale football team on Monday night in New Haven Connecticut.
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Larry) Kelley
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Sonnenberg and Metheny Score Big Wins in Pro Boxing Bout
In Kansas City Gus Sonnenberg from Providence defeated Karl Davis in two falls out of three in a 19:40 bout. Henry Metheny of St. Louis defeated Rodulphy Stromberg of Philadelphia in a separate 19:40 decision.
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New York
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St. Louis
Rodulphy Stromberg
Philadelphia
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