Possibility of Landis Decision Hovers Over Feller Case
New York December 10 baseball’s aging czar Kenesaw Mountain Landis faced a pivotal ruling on Bob Feller. The decision could declare Feller a free agent or property of the Cleveland Indians, with wide implications for other players and the sport’s contract rules.
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Feller case verdict loom and Broadway gossip mix
New York dispatch reports betting on Judge Landis ruling in the Bob Feller case while baseball executives gossip about trades and signings. Notes include Vince DiMaggio, Joe Louis proceeds, Clarke Griffith sales, Cronin, minors’ reforms, and other sports chatter from the December scene.
Rembrandt Etching Sells for Two Thousand in New York
An etching by Rembrandt fetched $2,000 at a recent New York sale. The sale adds to a string of modest auction results for rare prints.
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New York
Red Sox reportedly swap Higgins for Joe Vosmik with Indians
The Red Sox were rumored to trade pitcher Higgins to Cleveland in exchange for outfielder Joe Vosmik, who reportedly is persona non grata with the Indians.
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Brown Millers edge Hunt Oilers in rough Texas battle
Brown Paper mill's basketball team beat Hunt Oilers 45 to 25 in a hard fought game at the local gym. Brown led 18-13 at halftime and pulled away in the second half as Hunt rallied briefly before Brown finished strong. Ed Shaver suffered a facial cut while Cary Phillips and Theo Alford starred for Brown with multiple field goals.
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Texas seeks new football coach after Chevigny departs
The University of Texas opened its coaching search as Coach Jack Chevigny asked not to be considered and the athletic council voted to invite applications. Chevigny, a former Knute Rockne aide, leaves after a three year tenure with a contract expiring January 31, and is linked to a possible state department post.
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Tigers Back to Football Training for Sugar Bowl
Louisiana State University resumed practice in Baton Rouge for the Sugar Bowl against Santa Clara. Missing players on leave underwent re conditioning to shed pounds since the Tu Lane defeat on November 28. The team showed pep and morale as they jogged in full uniform while Coach Bernie Moore planned to take over the drills tomorrow.
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Waterproof Tigers Ready for North Louisiana Title Bout
Waterproof High school Tigers prepare for Friday’s north Louisiana Class B final against Springhill High school Lumberjacks. Waterproof, defending champion, seeks revenge after beating Choudrant 6 to 0 last week. Springhill holds a slight edge by comparison, with recent district results showing Arcadia and Debach also in the mix.
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Wrestling Results From Three Cities
Joe Cox of Cleveland defeated Matros Kirilenko of Russia two falls to one in Trenton. Rudy Dusek of Omaha toppled Abe Coleman of New York in 25 minutes in Harrisburg. Dan O'Mahoney of Ireland beat Al Mercier of Springfield in Holyoke by straight falls.
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1936 Gridder Play Featured By Open Game
The 1936 season saw the Southeast athletic teams rely on aerial warfare with 286 scrimmage scores and 97 passing TDs. LSU led with 42 aerial touchdowns, including several by Gaynell Tinsley, while Kentucky and Georgia Tech posted notable passing gains. Other standouts include Ray Hapes, Jack Walker, Rock Reed, and Tut Warren as teams showcase strong passing and long rush TDs throughout the campaign.
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Joe Kilgrow
Red Harp
Tennessee
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Spec Towns
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Chuck Gelatka
Ike Pickle
Tech
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Southwest Team to Face Marquette on January 1
Dallas sportsman J Curtis Sanford said he will discuss a postseason game on January 1 between a Southwest Conference team and Marquette with Arkansas officials and Texas Christian University being considered as the opponent. Stanford leads the Cotton Bowl Athletic Association.
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Dallas Sportsman
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Marquette Accepts Cotton Bowl Invitation for Dallas Game
Athletic director Conrad M. Jennings announced Marquette university has accepted an invitation to represent the north in the Cotton Bowl in Dallas on New Year’s Day. The Hilltoppers’ opponent would be Texas Christian university or Arkansas, contingent on TCU’s Saturday game with Santa Clara.
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Clark Griffith Named Smartest Baseball Trader
New York December 10 Clark Griffith known as the Old Fox of Washington was voted the sharpest baseball trader by league buyers and sellers. He has rarely traded, but his reputation includes selling Joe Cronin for a record 250000 and the Goose Goslin deal for Heinie Manush and Alvin Crowder. Griffths skill extends to golf where he won a 20 stroke prize in Orlando Florida.
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Temple reveals 1937 nine game football schedule
Temple University released its 1937 nine game football slate, two fewer than this season. Home games are noted except where specified, with dates including September 24 VMI and October 1 Mississippi and October 22 Carnegie Tech.
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Heinie Manush Signs With Brooklyn Team
Heinie Manush, 35, outfielder, signed by the Brooklyn Dodgers as a free agent on Wednesday after being released by the Boston Red Sox at season end. Manush won the 1926 American League batting title with the Detroit Tigers and played 82 games for Boston last season, batting .291.
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Porker Quint to Play Here
Fayetteville Arkansas December 10 Special With seven lettermen from last season's Southwest conference championship squad returning the University of Arkansas Razorback basketball team opens practice this week under Coach Glen Rose. The Razorbacks meet Drake University here December 14 in a non conference game to open the 1936 37 season.
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Jeffra Defeats Escobar in Ten Round Bantam Bout
Harry Jeffra from Baltimore defeats Sixto Escobar the world 118 pound champion in a ten round bout at the New York Hippodrome. Escobar weighed 121 pounds and Jeffra 119 1 2 pounds. Title not at stake.
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