Jones Sees Tough Battle as USC Prepares for Rose Bowl
Coach Howard Jones, aiming for a fifth Rose Bowl win, expects a harder clash with Tennessee than Duke faced last New Year. He notes Tennessee’s strong defense and dangerous running and passing game, and cites scouting from Kentucky and Auburn as a potential edge. Tennessee star Cafego’s knee may limit him, with private practices planned for the Vols while USC welcomes open access to reporters.
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Robert Myers
Pasadena
Calif
Howard Harding Jones
University of Tennessee
University of Southern California
Heaols
Duke
Troy
Dukes
Jones
Tennessee
Vols
Southern Calfornia
Kentucky
Auburn
Dhike
Bob Neyland
Iron Dukes
George Cafego
Bob Foxx
Buist Warren
Johnny Butler Cafego
Mark Knee
Shane
Cafego
Mickey O'Brien
O'Brien
Southern California
Trojans
Supreme Sir Wins Christmas Handicap at Fair Grounds
Supreme Sir owned by Mrs FE L Martin and ridden by Patterson Milligan won the $2000 Christmas Handicap at the Fair Grounds track in New Orleans on December 3. Jumping Jill placed second and Waxwing finished third. The winning time for the 116 miles was 1 and a half furlongs, with Supreme Sir earning $1240 from a $2 ticket.
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New Orleans
Supreme Sir
FE. L. Martin
Patterson Milligan
Bunkie
Jill
T. H. De‘Caffrey
Charles Han Sner
Waxwing
R A Coward
Ovie Scurlock
Sargazo
Be Jabbert
Engagement of Lois Stewart and Johnny Vander Meer Reported
Scranton announces engagement of Miss Lois Stewart of Scranton to Johnny Vander Meer Cincinnati pitcher during the holidays. Vander Meer resides in Midland Park New York.
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Scranton
Lois Stewart
Ranton
Johnny Vander Meer
Vandy
Midland Park
N. Y
Triple Treat Is In Store For Monroe Fans Tonight
Monroe fans will see a battle royal at the Monroe Wrestling arena tonight followed by semifinal and main event bouts. Five wrestlers Cyclone Burns Allen Parker Benny Mathes Irish McGee and Ken Oakley compete in the opener with eliminations by fall or submission. Burns and Parker appear favored to reach the regular bouts as Oakley debuts locally. The battle royal starts at 8 15 with ringside seating at two prices and kids discounts.
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Monroe
Monroe Wrestling Arena
Cyclone Burns
Allen Parker
Benny Mathes
Irish McGee
Ken Oakley
Burns
Parker
Detroit
Otto Ludwig
Dick Sampson
Jack Curtis
Mathes
Sailor Watkins
McGee
St. Louis
Oakley
Oyersburg Tenn
T Monroe
Ofonree
Gur Kallio
Hut Nd Watk
Clark Jewelry Company
West Monroe
Kallio Also Ag
Walnut Street
Tennessee Volunteers Rest Ahead of Rose Bowl Clash
Santa Claus visited Tennessee at Clarence Brown's Hollywood ranch as the Volunteers took a one day rest before facing Southern California in the Rose Bowl. Autographs were exchanged with movie folk, while USC Trojans rested at home before resuming practice.
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Pasadena
Calif
Santa Clause
University of Tennessee
Volunteers
Southern California
la Hollywood
Clarence Brown
Hollywood
Santa Claus
Carole Lombard
Tennessee
Vols
Trojans
Gates
Howard Jones
Golf lessons for Bobby Jones signal Augusta Masters bid
Atlanta roundup notes Bobby Jones taking golf lessons with Harold Sargent and Jock Sutherland in play for the Augusta Masters. It mentions possible bids by John Patrick and Dell Morgan, plus other sports scraps from Illinois Michigan Vanderbilt Alabama Tennessee and more.
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Atlanta
Bobby Jones
Harold Sargent
East Lake
Jones
Jock Sutherland
Stanford
Ditto
Dell Morgan
Auburn
Rice
John Patrick
Oglethorpe
Citadel
Miami Foes Take Final Easy Drill Before Orange Bowl
In Miami on December 26, Georgia Tech and Missouri wrapped up light practices before the Orange Bowl. Faurot let the Missouri squad rest, while Tech worked through a mild session emphasizing passing and punting with players including Bosch Beers Bates and Cavette.
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Miami
Fla
Georgia Tech
Missouri
Don Faurot
Johnny Bosch
Bobby Beers
Dick Bates
Neil Cavette
Tech
Miami High School
Santa Trade Rumor Sparks Butte Reindeer Wish
In Butte Montana a rumor claims Santa swapped his sleigh for an airplane this year. Three local boys reported letters intercepted by the postmaster asking for one reindeer as a pet if the tale has any truth.
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Butte
Mont
Santa Claus
Kellogg Key Player Faces Sugar Bowl With Doubtful Ankle
Tulane hopes star halfback Bob Kellogg can play against Texas A&M in the Sugar Bowl despite an ankle injury that sidelined him during scrimmages. Kellogg has been Tulane’s spark in major drives this season, scoring and assisting in crucial marches, though his status remains uncertain as he battles to be at peak against the No. 1 defense.
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New Orleans
Tulane
Bob Kellogg
Texas Aggies
Aggies
Bob Glass
Kellogg
Clemson
Auburn
Fordham
Rams
Jim Crowley
North Carolina
Harry Mehre
Ole Miss
Columbia
North and South Grid Rivalry Gears for Gray and Dixie Game
In Montgomery on December 26 7 0 last year the Dixie team seeks revenge as senior stars from Ohio State Penn Northwestern Scranton Duke Texas and others join Vanderbilt Florida and LSU for a two scrimmage week. Coaches Carl Snavely Lynn Waldrof Ray Morrison Josh Cody lead both camps in polished passing and tactics ahead of Saturdays game.
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Montgomery
Ala
Esco Larkkinen
Ohio State
Harlan Gustafson
Penn
Dick Grefe
Northwestern
Carl Tomasello
Scranton
Carl Snavely
Cornell
Lynn Waldrof
Ray Morrison
Vanderbilt
Josh Cody
Florida
Dixie Team
Morrison
Cody
Ken Kavanaugh
L. S
Bill Bailey
Duke
Ned McDonald
Texas
Young Bussey
Dixie Boys
Yankees
Mason-Dixon Line
Infant Claudia Lou Sexton Visits Grandmother After Birth
Two hours after birth Claudia Lou Sexton visits her ill grandmother a few doors away, sharing a family moment in Wood River. The brief note highlights a newborn meeting with a relative in a small-town setting.
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Wood River
tIl
Claudia Lou Sexton
Ring Magazine names Louis as top 1939 boxer
The Ring magazine names Joe Louis fighter of the year for 1939, edging out Billy Conn by 51 to 45 votes in a 116-member panel. The piece also lists year-end rankings across weight classes and highlights other award winners and top prospects.
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Ring Magazine
Louis
Sid Feder
New York
Joe Louis
Pittsburgh
Billy Conn
Tony Galento
Ring
Conn
Henry Armstrong
Galento
Bob Pastor
Tony
Bob
Ceferino Garcia
Los Angeles
New York State
California
al Hostak
Seattle
National Boxing Association
Lou Ambers
Armstrong
Sammy Angott
Louisville
Davey Day
Chicago
Joey Archibald
Pervidence
Sixto Escobar
Wiig
Tommy Spiegal
al Davis
Brooklyn
Pat Comiskey
Paterson
N. J
Lou Nova
Ambers
Bob Sikes
Pine Bluff
Ark
Curtis Sheppard
Jimmy Boyle
Vic Dellicurti
Turkey Thompson
Mike Kapan
Boston
Maxie Berger
Montreal
Billy Marquart
Canada
Pete Leilo
Dick Lemos
Bobby Ruffin
Connecticut
Tommy Kiene
Savannah
Johnny Juliano
Jackie Paterson
Scotland
Paddy Ryan
England
Eagles to Leave for Cotton Bowl Trip to Dallas
Boston college football players will depart Newton on Tuesday for the Cotton Bowl clash with Clemson in Dallas Texas. An eight car train carrying 39 players, coaches, officials and supporters will carry the party to St Louis for a workout then on to Dallas with planned scrimmages and workouts to reach peak form.
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St. Louis University
Dallas
Leahy
Holy Cross
Scribe Recalls Scenes From Busy Sports Year
Connie Mack muses on a bustling sports year from a Lake Charles veranda as Leo Durocher praises a Dodger rookie Pete Reiser and Sam Snead loses the Open. The piece recalls Hank Greenberg Earl Vickery U S C foils Lou Nova Max Baer Jock Sutherland and Joe DiMaggio amid era sports scenes.
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New York
Connie Mack
Lake Charles
Louisiana
Leo Durocher
Dodger
Pete Reiser
Reiser
Dodgers
Cardinals
Hank Greenberg
Earl Vickery
Trojan
Sam Snead
Bud Ward
Lou Nova
Hudson
Max Baer
Tony Galento
Don Lash to Race as Proud Father in Sugar Bowl Meet
Indiana State policeman Don Lash plans to compete in the Sugar Bowl track meet next Sunday after his baby arrived. A. A. U. president Lorenzo di Benedetto said Lash agreed to participate if the child was born in time and Lash sent confirmation. Lash won the Sullivan Award last year. UC’s Lou Xamperni and others have arrived for the event.
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New Orleans
Don Lash
Indiana
Lorenzo di Benedetto
National
Lash
Bloomington
Ind
di Benedetto
Mrs H L Berg Mother Of Patty Berg Dies In Minnesota
Mrs H L Berg aged 49 and mother of former women’s national golf champion Patty Berg died suddenly on Monday in Minneapolis while preparing for Christmas observances. She is survived by Patty, two daughters Helen and Marian, son H L Jr, and her husband.
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Minneapolis
H. L. Berg
Patty Berg
Patty
Helen
Marian
Horses Share Harness Racing Honors in 1939
Under the United States Trotting Association four horses led the year in harness racing. Greyhound and Rosalind starred in mile and two mile feats, Billy Direct retired after a record year, Peter Astra swept nine races including the Hambletonian, with top drivers and trainers earning season marks at Reading and Goshen.
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New York
United States Trotting Association
E. J. Baker
Greyhound
Billy Direct
Peter Astrin
Dean Hanover
Indianapolis
Seo Palin
Rosalind
Syracuse
N. Y
Dan Patch
Altamont
L. M. Guilinger
Andover
Ohio
Peter Astra
Dr. M. Parshall
Reading
Lawrence Sheppard
Hanover Shoe Farm
Hanover
Kuno II
Dunbar W. Bostwick
Ogden Phipps
Goshen
Boxing Roundup of Wins Across Cities
Port land Maine Paul Junior 138 pounds stopped Frankie Gilmore 135 from Indianapolis. Pittsburgh Emil Joseph 136 beat Julio Gonzales 133 of Puerto Rico. Philadelphia Jimmy Tych 136 technically KO’d Jackie Carter 139 of Pittsburgh. Scranton Jimmy Clark 157 knocked out Emil Kozel 170 of Throop. Philadelphia Bobby Green 126 won a decision over Sammy LaPorte 123 of Baltimore. Augusta Maine Tony Shucco 180 from Boston KO’d Danny Peal 176 of New York.
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Associated Press
Portland
Maine
Paul Junior
Lewiston
Frankie Gilmore
Indianapolis
Pittsburgh
Emil Joseph
Millvale
Julio Gonzales
Puerto Rico
Philadelphia
Jimmy Tych
Jackie Carter
Scranton
Jimmy Clark
Jamestown
N. Y
Emil Kozel
Throop
Bobby Green
Sammy LaPorte
Baltimore
Augusta
Tony Shucco
Boston
Danny Peal
New York
All Star East West Tilt Promises Aerial Football Show
Western coaches plan a high risk switching game aiming to dominate New Year's Day charity test. Kay Eakin and Leroy Zimmer man the backfield with sharp passes while Sam Schwartzkopf Hampton Pool and Don Crum earn coaching praise during workouts. Eastern drills emphasize field goals with centers considered for kicking duties.
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San Francisco
Biff’ Jones
Orin
Babe” Hollingberg
Palo Alto
Kay Eakin
Arkansas
Leroy Zimmerman
San Jose State
Hollingberg
Sam Schwartzkopf
Nebraska
Hampton Pool
Stanford
Don Crum
Baker
Kansas State
Berkeley
Andy Kerr
Bernie Bierman
Jack Dempsey
John Haman
Northwestern
Steve Andrako
Ohio State
Kerr
Lou Brock
Purdue
George Steinweiss
North Carolina
Willard Perdue
Duke
Boxing and basketball milestones from past decades
A retrospective notes Joe Louis as top boxer of 1938 per Ring magazine poll. It recalls Long Island University’s 43rd straight win by beating Illinois Wesleyan 41 to 29. Also mentions Max Baer knocking out King Levinsky in the second round of a four round exhibition.
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Baer
Max Baer
Poughkeepsie
Syracuse
Bill Tilden
Wilbur Shaw
Associated Press
Joe Louis
The
Ring Magazine
Long Island University
Illinois Wesleyan
King Levinsky
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