Georgia Tech and California Coaches Eye Bowl Tactics
Atlanta December 25 Georgia Tech coach William A Alexander and California coach Leonard Allison planned post season strategies for the upcoming game. Both expressed worry over the outcome with Allison noting a mental edge challenge and Alexander predicting strong play from Tech.
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Bill) Alexander
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Georgia Tech Banquet Honors 1929 Rose Bowl Stars
Georgia Tech athletic association hosted a banquet where gifts from a large Christmas tree were handed out by Ralph McGill, the Constitution’s Santa Claus shaped sports editor. Roy Riegels attended, remembered for his infamous wrong way run aiding Georgia Tech to an 8 to 7 victory over California in the Rose Bowl.
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Santa Claus by Paul Mickelson
New York gossip surveys sports heroes wish lists for Christmas. Joe Louis wants southern fried chicken and a dish pan of black eye peas. Dizzy Dean craves a louder horn. Landis seeks personal fan contact. Eleanor Holm Jarrett hopes Amateur Athletic Union reinstatement. Brundage laments lost contracts. Jacobs seeks Schmeling reassurance and teeth. Sarazen wants a milkable cow. Perry craves English plum pudding. Dean seeks faster plane and longer whiskers. Grimm wants a new tractor. Stengel aims to settle with Dodgers. DiMaggio wants best fishing smack. Owens seeks a degree from Chicago. trainers seek postward wins. Pittsburgh aims for a Rose Bowl without thorns.
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Fred Perry
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Charlie Grimm
Casey Stengel
Brooklyn Dodgers
Joe DiMaggio
An Owens
Chio Ate
Hirsch Jacobs
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Walter Donovan
National Association of Racing Commissioners
Japan's sports drive for 1940 Olympics gains pace
The article highlights Japan's focused training ahead of the 1940 Tokyo Olympics, noting Matsuyama's billiards win and Japan's growing prowess in swimming, track, baseball, and golf. It cites Meiji Shrine facilities, a floodlit pool, and a policy of disciplined, long-term preparation similar to Germany’s prior program, with exhibitions and international matches expanding Japanese athletic prestige.
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Takahiro Saito
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Sons Of Will Rogers Compete For Polo Cup
Hollywood headlines say two sons of Will Rogers, Bill and Jimmy Rogers, ride for the memorial polo trophy. They play on the Uplifter Reds with Tex Austin Jr and Carl Beal against the Uplifter Whites led by Big Boy Williams Tim Holt Walter Wanger and Carl Crawford. Mrs Rogers will present the trophy.
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Jimmy Rogers
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Pitt Seeks Air Attack Revenge in Rose Bowl
Pasadena December 25 Pittsburgh coach Jock Sutherland reportedly plans an aerial strategy against Washington in the Rose Bowl. Historical Rose Bowl notes show USC and Pitt both relied on passing to beat Pitt in past matchups. Pitt’s 1936 passing stats were limited while USC and Washington boasted potent air games.
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Intersectional tilts scheduled for next college football season
The 13 Southeastern Conference teams will play 16 intersectional games next fall led by Ole Miss with three foes Temple George Washington and Arkansas. Other matchups include Auburn Rice Vanderbilt SMU Chicago Kentucky Texas Rice LSU and more as Georgia Tech Tulane and Georgia chart eastern exchanges.
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Grid Rules Enforcement Needed, Official Asserts
John J Schommer, dean of Western Conference officials, argues courage in enforcement is key to football rules today. He cites pass interference and the need for officials with basketball experience to reduce coach and fan protests. He urges watches for backfield shifts and adherence to timing rules amid four guiding aims for the rules committee.
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New York
Sports Mirror highlights past race and boxing moments
Today a year ago A A Baroni's Top Row won $5,000 Christmas stakes at Santa Anita. Three years ago Kid Chocolate was knocked out by Frankie Klick in the seventh round of a junior lightweight title bout. Five years ago William Muldoon, 86, former wrestler and New York state athletic commissioner, was confined to a hospital.
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State College Eleven Prepares for Orange Bowl Scrimmage
State College Mississippi on December 25 reports a four period scrimmage as 32 players gear up for Duquesne in the Miami Orange Bowl on New Year’s Day. Bob Caldwell and Al Mollere suffered minor injuries but are expected to be ready in a day or two.
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Midshipman Bal linger Wins Navy Football Honor
Midshipman John Montgomery Ballinger of Hearne Texas was awarded the class of 1928 prize for promoting football at the naval academy. The prize, a pair of marine binoculars or a watch, honors a graduating midshipman from Navy B squad who best advanced football. Ballinger was a member of the Navy B backfield.
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LSU and Santa Clara Prep for Sugar Bowl Clash
Louisiana State University plans a rest day on Christmas with one final scrimmage before facing Santa Clara in the Sugar Bowl. Four Santa Clara players with minor injuries sat out parts of the last home workout but are expected to travel to New Orleans for the January 1 game.
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Frank
Haas And Leslie Will Top Field In New Orleans Open
Freddie Haas Jr. and Paul Leslie of LSU head a strong field for the New Orleans 54 hole open next Tuesday to Thursday. Haas, defending champion, seeks win in front of pros from across the region while amateurs vie for trophies and $400 in merchandise.
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Freddie Haas, Jr
Paul Leslie
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Vincent D'Antoni
Nelson Whitney
George Hill
New York Fights Loom As Heavyweights Eye Rematch
A garbled report centers on heavyweight boxing plans and possible opponents including Maxie and Jacobs. It mentions Pastor, Schmelin, Johnston, and a proposed bout in New York with decisions from athletic authorities and looming January timing.
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