Rams and Ponchatoula to meet for state crown at Brown Stadium
The Bastrop Rams, North Louisiana Class A champions, face Ponchatoula, South Louisiana winners, for the state title at 8 p.m. Friday at Northeast Junior College Brown Stadium. About 1,500 Bastrop fans attended the semifinal, with 2,000-plus in attendance in a rain. Tickets go on sale Tuesday in Monroe.
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Giant cactus stores water for dry seasons
The asquaro or giant cactus stores water for dry seasons. A vast root system near the surface sucks up water and conserves it in the pulpy interior of the main plant.
Canadiens edge Red Wings in overtime in NHL action
In the National League Montreal defeats Detroit 2 1 in overtime. Toronto tops Chicago 4 1. Rangers win 6 3 over the Americans. American League results include Indianapolis 5 Hershey 2 and Pittsburgh 2 Buffalo 0. Other scores: New Haven 4 Philadelphia 2 Providence 8 Springfield 2. American Association games Louisville 3 St Paul 2 Tulsa 4 Omaha 3. No games tonight.
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Red Wings Struggle as Jinx Repeats Across NHL
Detroit remains second with four defeats in 14, while Toronto leads by eight after beating Detroit twice and Montreal once. Montreal’s 2-1 overtime win came as Tony Demers struck long shot past goalie Johnny Mowers for the clincher in front of 9,332 fans, the largest Detroit crowd in seasons. Toronto’s weekend wins over Chicago widen the gap. Chicago loses two straight to the Leafs as Mackay injures and Mariucci steps in without stopping the late 1-1 turn. New York Rangers beat New York Americans 6-3 in a milestone game marking half a century of big time hockey in the city, with Patrick, Hextall, and Smith delivering early goals and Thurier and Hunt adding offense for Springfield rookies.
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Jesuits and Lake Charles Ready for State Class AA Final
Jesuits High of New Orleans meets Lake Charles Wildcats for the State Class AA football title in New Orleans. Jesuits earned a 13-6 win over Istrouma High in Baton Rouge before about 10,000 fans. Lake Charles reached the final after beating Fair Park of Shreveport.
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Actress Olivia De Havilland escapes surgery in Hollywood
Olivia De Havilland, rushed from Albuquerque after illness during a movie preview junket, will not undergo an operation. Dr. Verne Mason said she is expected to leave the hospital soon.
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Airliners Span 800 Million Passenger Miles in US Travel
In the United States 18 major airliners collectively exceed 800 million passenger miles each year. They carry around 2 million passengers and connect about 300 cities annually, illustrating the growth from the first 1903 flight to a vast modern aviation network.
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Dartmouth Win Voted as Top Sports Oddity
A three day wonder features Dartmouth beating Cornell 3 0 and 7 3 amid oddities from golf and boxing to football and tennis. highlights include Ed Oliver disqualification in golf, Fritzie Zivic suspension, and Max West’s home run in the All Star game as a notable oddity with broader sports mischief listed.
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Stanford Squad Refuses Rose Bowl Pay Offer
Stanford's Rose Bowl team will not accept the Pacific Coast conference fifty dollar vacation pay for players who gave up Christmas jobs to practice. President Ray Lyman Wilbur announced no participation. the squad resumes preparation for the January 1 game against Nebraska amid concerns over influenza weakening starters. Coach Clark Shaughnessy lamented limited workouts until Friday and uncertain full training.
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Sugar Bowl Declares Itself Free From Conference Ties
Sugar Bowl officials reject any plan to tiedown opponents with the Southeastern Conference or other leagues. They insist the selected team will choose the easiest opponent, and note past promises of independence from conference partnerships.
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Pytlak Sets Batting Fielding Standard in 1940 Season
Frankie Pytlak, traded from Cleveland to Boston and linked with the Yankees, led AL fielding with 571 consecutive chances error free. He posted 25 chances in 1940, 996 chances across 58 games, and one error, earning top backstop honors as New York and Cleveland tied for team defense at 975.
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Southeastern freshmen beat New Orleans all prep 19 to 6
The Southeastern College freshmen from Hammond defeated a New Orleans prep team coached by Lowell Dawson of Tulane 19 6 in a benefit game before about 2500 spectators. Albert Ramboli starred for Southeastern.
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Intersecting Tours Shape Preseason Basketball Power
The article notes growing pre season tours by top programs across major cities inspired by big doubleheaders. It cites Oregon Oklahoma A and M and others visiting multiple regions with numerous high profile non league games and some league contests to help assess strength and seed schedules.
Record attendances and historic sports notes recap
Today marks the anniversary of the NFL reporting a new attendance record of 1,280,332. Three years earlier college rowing coaches suggested shortening the Poughkeepsie varsity intercollegiate race from four to three miles. Five years back Joe Louis topped the AP poll as the year’s top athlete with Lawson Little runner up.
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Champion Louis Poised To An Early Knockout In 15 Round Bout
Boston reports Jean Louis is favored to win by early knockout in tonight's 15 round heavyweight title bout. The champion Joe Louis is seen as the overwhelming favorite with prediction for a swift finish.
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Louis Conn Heavyweight Title Fight Likely Next June
Joe Louis and Billy Conn to sign for a heavyweight title bout after Louis finishes with Al McCoy in Boston. The bout is planned for next June in New York Chicago or Pittsburgh with Knickerbocker Village as a possible site.
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Louis to defend heavyweight title in Boston clash
The anticipated bout pits champion Joe Louis against challenger Al McCoy in a New England title fight at Boston garden. Predictions favor Louis with many betting on early rounds though McCoy vows a full contest and historic first in the region. Billy Conn, McCoy’s recent opponent, lends cautious support to McCoy while expecting a Louis win.
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Evangeline League Reelects Dalferes as Lafayette President
Directors of the class D Evangeline baseball league reelected Judge A. W. Dalferes as Lafayette president. The 140 game season will open April 15 and close September 2.
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Demons Tie Series With Southeastern State 40 28
The Louisiana Normal College Demons evened their basketball series against Southeastern State of Durant Oklahoma with a 40 to 28 victory Saturday night at Natchitoches.
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Broadway winter hook attracts Yankees and Dodgers favorites
In New York wrestling roundups Broad way notes Brooklyn and the Yankees as top contenders in Jack Doyle's winter league plan. The piece also mentions Alice Ible jogging in Central Park and a party scene with Max Baer and Ethel Merman, suggesting Broadway shakeups and possible boxing match signings.
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Beantown Fight Hunch Names Joe Winner Round and Punch
In Beantown hype a betting agent predicts Joe will win a round and name the decisive punch. The teaser notes the fighter’s chance at a sharp finish and rising odds as fans watch the bout.
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Boxing Boss May Lose Rhode Island Post As Democrats Rule
Ed Foster, executive secretary of the NBA, faces possible removal as Rhode Island boxing commissioner after Democrats take charge. Howard Hobson notes Ned Irish and Hank Luisetti helped shape basketball at Madison Square Garden. Rhoten Shetley of the Dodgers eyes a Davey O’Brien style leap to government work as Steve Belloise shows a cocked right against Ken Overlin. The fight’s momentum stays high and raises questions about future matchups.
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West Salem lights go out as Onalaska wins
West Salem stars led by the court effort until two players left the game due to injury and fouls. Onalaska beat West Salem 25 to 18 as the Lights went out and the contest ended.
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Conn Signs With M G M Scouts This Week
Billy Conn gains approval from MGM scouts and is set for a contract signing this week. Leonard opens a Seventh Avenue restaurant tomorrow night in a new business venture. Tony Canzoneri, former lighter weight champion, starts refereeing and will take bookings. Mike Jacobs cancels Florida plans this winter. Ken Overlin plans a Decatur Christmas tree decorated with $100 bills for each family member. Mrs Lew Jenkins arrives from Texas for a civic fight Friday night.
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Canadian Air Force wings for Fred Ray
Former South Dakota University football star Fred Ray of Rapid City has earned his wings with the Canadian air force. The piece hints at a feared nickname like Death Ray or Grim Ripper pending public reception.
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Dizzy Dean Buys Farm in Arkansas
Dizzy Dean who spent last summer on a Tulsa farm has bought his own property in Yell County Arkansas. The purchase marks a new chapter for the former baseball star as he expands his rural interests.
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Quail Hunter Dies From Accidental Shot Wound
Shreveport report says 32 year old Austin L. Wilhite died from gunshot wounds received during a quail hunting accident Saturday. The injury occurred when his brother C. B. Wilhite tripped in a cotton row and his shotgun discharged.
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Nelson Wins Miami Open with 271 Score
Byron Nelson triumphs in the Miami Open finishing nine under par to claim the $2,500 top prize. Hogan, Snead, Goggin follow as amateurs and pros tally purses. Vardon trophy shifts to Hogan, while Nelson earns honors for consistency.
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