Stanford Greats Seek Final Rose Bowl Win and Quit Football
Stanford stars aim to end their gridiron careers with a Rose Bowl victory over Southern Methodist on New Year’s Day and retire from football. Many plan business or legal careers, with a few eyeing coaching briefly, amid long college work and weekend jobs.
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Minnesota First in Cup Balloting
Minnesota Princeton and Southern Methodist lead the preliminary Toledo Cup ballot as judges of 250 newspapers prepare for the final vote on the 1935 gridiron champion. Scores show Minnesota 840 and Princeton 379 with SMU at 347. notable shifts include Pittsburgh and Alabama sliding while Princeton and SMU rise.
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Reception Planned for Texas Notable
New Orleans mayor T Semmes Walmsley announced a formal reception for Lieut Governor Walter F Woodul of Texas when he arrives on New Year’s Day to attend the Louisiana State Texas Christian Sugar Bowl game. The event begins at 11 a.m. with details to be announced.
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Wrestling results from Portland Portland Me Tacoma and Chicago
Otis Clingman of Oklahoma City defeated Al Williams of Chicago three falls. Jack Clayborn of Atlanta beat Totem Pole Anderson of Tacoma straight. Jackie Nichols of Richmond defeated Whitey Wahlberg of Columbus in straight falls. Reb Russell of Chicago defeated Mike Strelich of Belgrade two falls to one.
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Reviewing the 1935 football season parade
New York summarizes the 1935 campaign with record attendance, top teams like Princeton Minnesota and Southern Methodist undefeated, and a trio of contenders for a mythical national crown. It notes upsets across regions, standout coaches, and forthcoming bowl matchups including SMU vs Stanford and LSU vs Texas Christian.
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Mustangs Ready for Battle with Stanford Eleven
SMU coaches Bell Hart and Trigg staged a stiff dummy scrimmage as Rose Bowl bound Mustangs prepare to meet Stanford. Players like Bobby Wilson Johnny Sprague Shelley Burt and J R Smith ran formations for use against the Cardinal. Bell refused to predict the outcome but guaranteed an aggressive attacking game while noting best conditions since November. The squad departs for Pasadena after a Christmas break with plans for light drills and final practice before New Year’s clash.
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Ivy league plan abandoned for football purposes
New York December 24 eight eastern universities Brown Columbia Cornell Dartmouth Harvard Pennsylvania Princeton Yale may drop formal ivy league football grouping to keep benefits of shared ground without publicity. Army and Navy resist big ten label while expanding schedules. Other notes mention boxing, coach rumors, and holiday greetings.
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Giants' Bill Terry Tops NL Fielding Averages In 1935
New York Giants manager Bill Terry ends the 1935 season atop the National League fielding rankings at first base with a .996 average, the second straight year at the top. Gabby Hartnett leads catchers with .984 in 110 games, while Mel Ott tops the outfield at .990 and Hal Schumacher posts a perfect 1.000 ERA with 103 chances. St Louis leads team fielding, and a series of notable defensive marks mark the season.
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Gabby) Hartnett
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Blondy) Ryan
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Marriage of Irish grid star revealed in Salem
The secret marriage of Notre Dame football star Wayne Millner to Ann Marie Perry of Peabody was disclosed as the couple celebrated their first anniversary. They wed December 29 at St. Thomas church in Peabody and live in Salem with Millner's parents. They have an infant daughter, Lillian Beatrice.
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Sports Mirror Reflections on Baseball Stars and Sports News
Today a year ago the Reds bought Johnny Mize from the Cardinals for 55000. Three years ago Babe Didrikson was cleared of amateur rule charges and pursued professional ventures. Five years ago Knute Rockne was warned by doctors to ease up on strenuous activity to avoid a breakdown.
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Grime and Wagner Draw In U S Wrestling Meet
Grime of Australia and Jack Wag ner of Georgia each earned one fall in the match, with both sides tallying a decisive maneuver in the bout.
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Xavier Edges Cincinnati Vanderbilt 39 37 in Ark
In Conway Arkansas Xavier University defeats the University of Arkansas 39 to 37 as part of a regional matchup. The tight game features Xavier’s late efforts securing the upset on the road.
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Five Stars to Headline Roosevelt Stadium Wrestling Royal
Mon roe fans will witness the first wrestling royal at Roosevelt stadium next Wednesday. Five light heavyweight contenders Vern Clark George Ligosky Otto Ludwig Don McNaught and the Masked Marvel headline a two hour main event with two semi finals and a two hour final all under Bruscato safety. Referee Butch Martin and announcer J B Swanson complete the official team with Mike Tarver timing.
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Pat Abbott Wins Glendale Open in California Golf
Pat Abbott a 23 year old public links amateur and actor from Pasadena won the Southern California Open at Glendale with 281 strokes. Willie Goggin from San Francisco took $750 with 283 while tied for third were McDonald Smith and Harold McSpaden at 284 earning $425 each. Abbott previously was 1935 Western public links champion as he collected his second major title.
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Kansas Holds Off Arkansas State Teachers
Kansas defeated Arkansas State Teachers 42 to 38 in a game played at Philadelphia California Temple 49 to 43.
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Immortals Of Baseball To Be Named By Ballot
Chicago December 24. The baseball immortals ballot names 33 players from 1900 to 1935 for 10 hall of fame spots at Cooperstown. Welded by Henry Edwards the list includes Cobb Ruth Mathewson Wagner and Waddell with others like Gehrig Foxx Speaker and Young. Five pre 1900 stars to be chosen later and votes require 75 percent for inclusion.
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T C U Sophomore May Start In Bowl
Fort Worth Texas December 24 Lacy McClanahan husky sophomore fullback shifted to right halfback for the T C U Horned Frog Sugar Bowl clash with L S A New Orleans on New Year s Day. He starred in Monday s scrimmage and likely will play right halfback against the Tigers. Regular guard Jimmy Lawrence may not be at peak for the Tigers as he did not participate. Cotton Harrison guard missed practice from appendicitis mild. Lennin Blackman shoulder injury Wilson Groseclose flu and absent from drills since training began.
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Princeton Eyes Continued 1936 Success After Rose Bowl Snub
Princeton faces 1936 with Crisler's unbeaten team rebuilding after a Rose Bowl snub and arguing over national title claims. Key graduates depart but replacements like Toll Rawls Chubet and a strong freshman corps join veterans Sandbach White Sargent and Kaufman to form a solid roster.
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Steve Basil Sold to American League Umpires
Dallas Texas December 24 J Alvin Gardner president of the Texas league said Steve Basil has been sold to the American league. Basil, a Beaumont native and first Texas umpire promoted to the majors, will report next spring after being obtained in 1930 from the Cotton States league where he worked as catcher and umpire.
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LSU Beats Georgia 46 34 in Southeastern Conference Clash
Louisiana State defeats Georgia 46 to 34 to defend its SEC basketball title. Georgia led 18 14 at halftime but LSU pulled away in the second half as Lindsey Giacomo and Bohannon contributed for the Tigers. Officials included Sam Corenswet and Brother Peter.
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Sugar Bowl track meet attracts nations top stars
New Orleans prepares for its first Sugar Bowl invitation track and field meet with sixty leading athletes entered. Notables include Glenn Cunningham Glen Hardin Al Moreau Don Lash and Herman Neugass among others. A new format will alternate started heats from Loyola stadium sides to balance viewing.
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Caras Wins World Pocket Cue Crown
Jimmy Caras of Wilmington Delaware won the world pocket billiards championship defeating Erwin Rudolph of Cleveland 125 to 53 in a 16 inning final in New York on December 24. The 25 year old became the youngest major titleholder since Ralph Greenleaf and posted the tourney’s strongest overall form. George Kelly beat Willie Mosconi for third in a playoff.
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Jacobs explains why he called off Louis bout
Mike Jacobs said armed Cuban welcoming committee men prompted him to cancel the Havana heavyweight bout between Joe Louis and Izzy Gastanaga. He noted Louis would have faced a security sweep and promised a February rematch, while Louis prepared for Charley Retzlaff in Chicago.
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Cuban tour promoter calls Louis Castanaga bout off after Havana visit
The Cuban tourist commission denounced Mike Jacobs for alleging a welcoming party with two men bearing machine guns. Jacobs postponed the Joe Louis-Isadora Castanaga fight from December 29 to February 2, then canceled it after returning to New York. The commission said Jacobs was chaperoned by officials and journalists, and they did not witness any armed reception.
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LSU rounds into Sugar Bowl prep with improved practice
Louisiana State University fans look to the Sugar Bowl as warm sun and rising temperatures aid football drills. Coach Bernie Moore’s squad works on defenses against Texas Christian plays led by Sam Baugh. Scrimmage Sunday boosted spirits, especially with Rugged ball-carrier Rock Reed and Pinky Rohm showing promising form despite Jess Fatherree injury.
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Ole Miss Given Rough Scrimmage In Cold Weather
University of Mississippi coach Ed Walker directed a rough scrimmage in cold wet conditions on Monday as his Orange Bowl squad worked to improve the aerial game and forward formations. Dave Bernard and Rob Rodgers showed improved tosses before the workout ended for a Christmas break.
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