Baer Seeks Chance to Undercut Louis in Big Money Ring Talk
New York reports Max Baer still eyed for a comeback to face Lou Nova or Joe Louis. Nova, fresh off defeating Tommy Farr, hopes for a bout with Louis, while Baer’s camp weighs a rematch with the champion and a potential payday. Nova predicts a hard hitting duel, Baer plans a return after a layoff.
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Maxmilian Baer
Max
Joe Louis
Lou Nova
Nova
Tommy Farr
Lou
Baer
Tony Galento
Mike Jacobs
Louis
California
Jacobs
Mike
Ancil Hoffman
Farr
Ringsiders
Maxy
Dempsey
Tunney
Peckinpaugh Named General Manager of Pelicans
Roger Peckinpaugh, former AL shortstop and 1925 MVP, will be vice president and general manager of the New Orleans Pelicans of the Southern Association. He will oversee on field and business operations and report January 1. Salary and contract length were not disclosed.
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Roger Peckinpaugh
New Orleans Pelicans
Southern Association
Seymour Weiss
New York
Peckinpaugh
Pelican
Cleveland Indians
Miller Huggins
New York Yankees
Washington Senators
Peck
Larry Gilbert
Pels
Nashville Volunteers
Knoxville
Atlanta
McSpaden Wins Miami Open In Final Round Comeback
Harold Jag McSpaden of Winchester Mass captured $2,500 first prize and the $10,000 Miami Open title with a final round 69 to finish five under par at 275. Henry Picard finished second one stroke back at 276, earning $1,250. Johnny Regolta and Denny Shute tied for third at 279 and 280 respectively. Sam Snead extended his year earnings but remained under $20,000 as the Houston Open looms.
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Harold
Jag) McSpaden
Winchester
Mass
McSpaden
Henry Picard
Hershey
Picard
Johnny Regolta
Coral Gables
Denny Shute
Ben Hogan
White Plains
N. Y
Frank Walsh
Brettonwoods
N. H
Sam Snead
White Sulphur Springs
W. Va
Jimmy Thomson
Shawnee
Snead
Skiboes Predict Sugar Bowl Victory Over T C U
Carnegie Tech Skiboess Head Coach Bill Kern and 43 players arriving at Bay St. Louis to train for the Sugar Bowl forecast a win over T C U Horned Frogs. Kern joked of a 72 to 63 score but cautioned about T C U s heavier line and star Davey O Brien.
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Nashville
Tenn
Bill Kern
Carnegie Tech Skiboes
Bay St. Louis
Miss
T. C. U. Horned Frogs
Kern
Vanderbilt
Ray Morrison
Texans
Duke Faces Rose Bowl Workup Before Pasadena Trip
Duke's Blue Devils resumed drills at Home Gym after a day of rest as they prepare to travel to Pasadena for the Rose Bowl game against the Southern California Trojans on January 2. Coach Wallace Wade emphasized defense, with Willard Purdue and Wes McAfee still nursing minor injuries.
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N. C
Duke
Blue Devils
Pasadena
Calif
Southern California Trojans
Wallace Wade
Fettle
Willard Purdue
Wes McAfee
Pirates Prove Biggest Sports Disappointment of 1938
In the eighth annual AP poll chief disappointments of 1938 were led by the Pittsburgh Pirates for their late season NL pennant collapse. Rice football and its backfield ace Ernie Lain followed, with Max Schmeling and Dizzy Dean also listed among the top disappointments.
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Pittsburgh Pirates
Associated Press
Pirates
Rice
Ernie Lain
Lain
Owls
Max Schmeling
Joe Louis
Dizzy Dean
Chicago Cubs
Whizzer White
Sports Mirror Recaps Factoids From Past Highlights
The column recalls events from past years including Mc Ott's lifetime 396 at bats and a National League record. It notes a 17 462 capacity basketball crowd at Madison Square Garden for New York A C versus California 41 to 26. It also mentions Helen Jacobs as a historical reference.
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Associated Press
Mc Ott
California
Madson Square Garden
Helen Jacobs
Wom
Sports Potpourri Mix Headlines Bowl Buzz and Ballot
Atlanta writer Kenneth Gregory surveys college football bowl chatter and other sports notes. Carnegie Tech’s bowl bid linked to Rose Bowl history with Pitt alumni, plus LSU optimism, TCU’s 1938 machine praise, and Sugar Bowl regatta chatter. Also mentions Rollins and Orleans crews, Tenessee and Oklahoma bowls, and Georgia Tech basketball West trip.
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Bill Kern
Carnegie Tech
Texas Christian
New Orleans
Pitt
Carnegie
Indiana
al Smith
Mike the Tiger
Louisiana
Mike
Dick Freeman
The
Houston Chronicle
Tennis Ace Named Outstanding Woman Athlete in AP Poll
A top woman tennis player was named outstanding female athlete in an AP poll. The award recognizes on court success and leadership in the sport and community.
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Boston Bruins Maintain NHL Lead After 2-0 Win Over Red Wings
Boston stays atop the NHL standings with the Bruins beating Detroit 2 to 0 behind a fifth shutout in six games by goalie Tiny Brimsek. Thompson of Detroit kept it close for 30 minutes before Clappert scored late as Boston pulled away.
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Rangers
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Bruins
Detroit Redwings
Boston Nets
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Thompson
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New York
Blackhawks
Sports Roundup Twists From Boxers Golfers and Coaches
Tomy Farr contemplates a South American tour after a probable retirement if Lou Nova won. Joe Louis questions Nova’s left hand while Henry Armstrong is not the target. Sam Snead’s earnings fall short of one-year records, Gene Sarazen’s 1920 total cited. Arn Herber opens a men’s store in Wisconsin. Curley Lambeau joked about a jacket. Don Budge links backhand to baseball, Eric Tipton shines, Giants infields questioned. Tennessee vs Oklahoma Orange Bowl prospects show rushing and passing edge for Vols. The term climate defined in ancient Greece as latitude zones.
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Tommy Farr
Lou Nova
South America
Joe Louis
Nova
Henry Armstrong
Sam Snead
Gene Sarazen
Eugene
Arn Herber
Green Bay Packers
West de Pere
Wis
Herber
Curley Lambeau
Don Budge
J Donald
Robert H. Long
Duke
Charlotte
N. C
Pittsburgh
Eric Tipton
Giants
Myatt
Bonura
Dick Metz
Chicago
Tennessee
Oklahoma
Vols
Sooners
Sheeketski Named Holy Cross Coach in Surprise Move
Joe Sheeketski the former Notre Dame backfield star is named head football coach at Holy Cross Worcester Mass signing a three year deal. He replaces Dr Eddie Anderson who left Holy Cross to coach at Iowa.
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Mass
Joe Sheeketski
Notre Dame
Holy Crees
Sheeketski
Crusaders
Holy Crom
Eddie Anderson
Holy Cross
University of Iowa
Anderson
Hawkeye
VOLS PRACTICE FOR ORANGE BOWL GAME
Tennessee's Volunteers begin practice for the Orange Bowl on January 2 against Oklahoma and hint at using an aerial attack. Coach Bob Neyland notes limited passing this season while statistics show 16 completions for 465 yards and 2 interceptions. Opponents have thrown 121 passes with 4 completions for 357 yards and 2 interceptions.
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Tenn
Tennessee
Oklahoma
Sooners
Bob Neyland
Neyland
Vols
Yellow ball issue to be discussed at pro congress
The national semi pro baseball congress will decide at its January 29 31 convention in Chicago whether to allow a yellow ball in tournament games. Other topics include a proposed national umpiring school system, limits on ex pro players per team, and sanctioning a Porto Rico game next fall between the U S champion and Porto Rico.
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Winchester
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Baton Rouge
New Britain
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DuPont Manuel
Louisville
Richard W. Leche
Louisiana
Rollins College
Orleans Rowing Club
Princeton
Horace Renegar
Tulane
Rollins
A. T. Bradley
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Orleans
Chicago
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Raymond Dumont
Porto Rico
United States
Galento Tops Contender List for Heavyweight Title
Tony Galento leads the National Boxing Association’s contenders for the heavyweight crown currently held by Joe Louis. New Jersey fighter Galento was named atop the quarterly ratings. Next challenger is novice Californian Kennov? Low? who defeated Tommy Farr in New York last week. Max Baer ranked third. other top contenders include Willie Heddish Rosene Toles Arturo Lovell and Red Burman. Some fighters received honorable mention. Bob Pastor was rated aside for not meeting Red Burman.
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Tony Galento
Joe Lowa
New Jersey Battler
Creck
Diiners
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Willie Heddish
Rosene Toles
Arturo Lovell
Clarence
Red) Burman
Buddy Knox
Gua Dorazio
Tony Musto
Alex Kettles
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Wild Bill Boyd
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Ala
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Red Burman
Bolly
Brooklyn
Freddie Apostoll
The Champ of 1938 Preview
A vivid cinema ad promises thrills and roars as outcasts charm viewers in a comedy drama. The feature, emphasized by lively phrases, invites audiences to witness heartfelt moments and strong underdog appeal on screen.
Coral Gables Race Season Opens Today
Coral Gables Fla hosts the Dee it Ten Meet at Tropical Park to mark the winter season and racetrack reopening. Attendance and mutuel betting are expected to rise with about 12 000 fans forecast for the start and top jockeys like Eddie Arcaro ready to compete.
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Wise Prince
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Gey Balko
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Norman M Greaves
Cables Racing Assoctation
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Dick Merrill
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Lewrin
Rennie Nash
Don Meare
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