Tigers Named No 1 Team Of The Year In AP Poll
Detroit Tigers win the 1935 Associated Press sports poll with 209 points as world champions. Minnesota follows with 162, SMU 64, Princeton 41, Cubs 25, plus other top finishers in a 3 2 1 voting system by over 100 editors and writers.
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Olla Cagers Split Games with Ogden
The Olla Standard boys lost to Ogden High 21 to 19 in Olla Louisiana. The Olla Standard girls defeated Ogden 31 to 27 the same evening.
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Helena Seaporters Get Support From Little Rock Club
Helena Arkansas December 18 The Helena Seaporters of the Cotton States league will have financial support from the Little Rock club of the Southern association in 1936. Travelers may select four players with an option on those chosen. Any additional players cost the Southern entry 200 dollars each. The Seaporters will choose their own manager subject to approval by Little Rock. Rod Whitney, former Little Rock catcher, led Helena last season and is expected to return as manager in 1936.
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Army Order Not To Affect Old Coaches
War department issues bar on officers coaching college football will not impact Major Ralph Sasse at Mississippi State or coaches like Biff Jones of Oklahoma. General Malin Craig said the policy allows long-time coaches to continue their duties as coaching is their life work.
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Vols and Ole Miss Near Three Year Memphis Contract
Mississippi and Tennessee are on the verge of signing a three year football contract for games in Memphis. The tentative deal calls for the first game on December 5, 1936, with two more in the 1937-38 mid-season. Last season Tennessee won 14 13 before the largest local crowd.
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Frogs Begin Bowl Prep for Sugar Bowl Battle
Fort Worth reporters note the T. C. U. Horned Frogs start workouts Wednesday for the January 1 Sugar Bowl clash with LSU in New Orleans. The 28 member Frosh squad will travel, with several Fort Worth citizens sponsoring the trip.
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Sports Mirror recap of past notable sports and events
Today a year ago Capt Jones resigned as L S A football coach after a row with Huey Long. Three years ago Craig Wood won Pasadena Open with a 278 total. Five years ago jockey Clarence Kummer, who rode Man o War, died at 31. Parthia gained independence around 250 B C and lasted until 225 A D when conquered by Persians.
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Centenary Quint Edges Brownies In Early Lead Change
Centenary Gentlemen defeated Safety First Brown Paper mill with a 31 to 25 victory at the Brownies gym. Gene Francis led Brown with 15 points, while Serra paced Centenary with 12 points as the Gents pulled away in the second half.
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Cavalcade Heads For Santa Anita Prize Run
Cavalcade, the 1933 three year old champion, leaves Columbia South Carolina for California aiming at the 100000 Santa Anita handicap as his top objective. The English bred colt of Mrs Dodge Sloane is fully recovered from past ailments after retirement two years ago following six wins in seven starts and 111235 earnings. His only loss came to stablemate High Quest in the Preakness. The latest injury occurred when he threw his jockey at Moat Park during a spring meet.
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Louisiana Tech football team's 2000 mile Tampa trip ends
Louisiana Tech players returned from a 2000 mile journey from Tampa after defeating the University of Tampa 32-7. Fans at Ruston depot greeted the squad as they shared tales of orange groves seashells and two live alligators. Coach Eddie McLane urged continued study as players recalled their Pullman berth "boudoirs" and a social tour that included a Tampa university dance and a chance meeting with notable railroad staff.
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Manush Traded to Red Sox for Two Outfielders
Washington trades Heinie Manush to Boston for outfielders Roy Johnson and Carl Reynolds in a straight swap. Clark Griffith says no cash involved after Red Sox refused pitcher exchanges. Johnson hit .315 and Reynolds .270 last season. Manush struggled at .272 after earlier glory.
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Boxing Results From Vincennes and Nearby Courts
Fights last night in Vincennes and Quincy feature Mullins and Lee drawing no contest results in Vincennes while Coates stops Ketchel in Los Angeles. Reed and Bradley fought to a draw in Quincy as McLean KO'd Davis in Peoria with a 10 round bout.
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Horton Smith Wins Miami Open in Record Run
Horton Smith of Oak Park Illinois won the sixth annual Miami Biltmore $10000 open with 281 after rounds of 69 70 72 70 setting the course record. Ted Turner finished second with 284 while Willie MacFarlane tied for third at 285. Dana Orlando captured the amateur title with 302. Smith credited good breaks and a timely spark for his victory.
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Texan to Captain Furman Grid Team
Bob King a junior end from Ranger Texas will lead Furman university’s 1936 football squad for nine games. He was elected captain at a banquet with Morgan Blake Atlanta sports writer as speaker. Alternate co captains are Roy Stevens also of Ranger and Joe Watson Anderson S C The new Greenville municipal stadium will be dedicated in a game against the University of Georgia October 3.
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LSU Schedules Ole Miss for 1936 Tigers keep similar slate
Louisiana State University confirms its 1936 football schedule with six Southeastern Conference games and three from the Southwest. The Tigers will play Rice, Texas, Georgia, Mississippi, Arkansas, Vanderbilt, Mississippi State, Auburn, Tulane, and Ole Miss with six games at Baton Rouge and one open date noted before the Tulane clash.
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Tulane to Play Alabama in 1936 Schedule Unveiled
Tulane University released its 1936 football slate of ten games, with a Birmingham clash against Alabama on November 7. Captain elected William Moss. alternate captain Noel Loftin. Sidelines club president William D. Zetzman. Games include Auburn Centenary Colgate North Carolina and LSU among others.
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Giants manager Terry seeks new first baseman
Hot Springs Ark December 18 Manager Bill Terry says he must rid the New York Giants of a jinx by replacing the team's first baseman. He says he is actively looking for a new player while remaining on the level about his own playing future. Terry is accompanied by Charles Stoneham and his son Horace for an extended rest.
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