Pro football and college sports face shifting tides in early era
A sports observer notes a trend toward professional prominence in football and wrestling while college athletics grapple with commercialization and reform. The piece highlights gate receipts, rising pro profiles, and blue laws affecting college sports, signaling a broader shift in athletic priorities.
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Xeen
Brownies Fall to Texas Longhorns in Southwestern tilt
Texas jumped to an early lead and held on 53 to 48 over the Brownies at Brown gym. Jean Francis scored 23 for the Longhorns, with Jack Gray adding 13, while Cary Phillips led Brown with 14 points. The teams meet again tonight at 7:45 as Southwest play resumes.
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Jack Gray
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Cary Phillips
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Baylor Bears
Iliards Tourney Crown Won By Erwin Rueland
Erwin Rueland reclaimed the billiards title by defeating Andrew Delphia 125 to 113 in the Dec 22 match. The event carried a $1,600 diamond studded prize and followed Rueland’s prior claim in 1927 and 1930.
Lions Practice Ahead of Rose Bowl Trip in Dallas
Columbia University Lions worked out on Southern Methodist University turf in Dallas as they prepare for the Pasadena Rose Bowl against Stanford. Coach Lou Little supervised aerial drills as Ray Morrison’s SMU staff supervised a two hour session. The Lions requested that Stanford end Alvar Norgard be allowed to play, pending scholastic eligibility.
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Ariz
Mac Smith Leads In Pasadena Open Qualifiers
Macdonald Smith the veteran Carnoustie Scot shot a 67 to lead Pasadena Open qualifiers at Brookside in Pasadena California. Paul Bunyan of White Plains NY followed with 69 as Oliver Sleppy and Pete Lamb tied for third at 71.
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California
Martie Dutra
Detroit
al Zimmerman
Portland
Ore
Charles Guest
Deal
N. J
Bookies Return to Fair Grounds New Orleans
Bookmakers are expected at the Fair Grounds in New Orleans for a 46 day winter meeting opening January 24. Judge Joseph A. Murphy says 15 to 20 books will operate with a $120 daily fee, seven races daily, and a mutuel window for fans. The system aims for longer odds and sharper wagering despite overhead and variability.
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Fair Grounds
Joseph A. Murphy
Murphy
New York
Sailor Watkins Defeats Berry in Straight Falls at Roosevelt
In a rough main event at Roosevelt Stadium Sailor Watkins, navy champion, defeated Berry in straight falls to claim the bout. Referee Clyde Downing endured punishment as Berry attacked in the first fall and eye irritant work by Watkins aided the victory in the second. Otto Ludwig beat Curley Smith in straight falls in the opening match, Ludwig taking the first fall in 12 minutes and the second in five.
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Selection of Wolfpack Coach to Be Made Jan 3
Raleigh officials say the NC State coaching post for football remains undecided after a closed meeting with Heartley Hank Anderson and the college athletic council. An additional session is planned for January 3 with eight to ten applicants still under consideration.
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Hank) Anderson
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Tech Cagers Announce 20 Game Schedule
Ruston December 22 Special. A revised Tech cage schedule lists 20 association tilts for the Bulldogs with two game series at home against Western Kentucky and Stetson and one independent foe Brown Paper mill on January 6. The completed January February slate includes Southwestern Loyola Centenary Millsaps Mississippi college State Normal and more with road dates during Christmas week.
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Clarks Lumberjacks Five Seeks to Schedule Games
The Clarks Lumberjacks an independent basketball club in Clarks Louisiana seek games with strong independent northeast Louisiana teams. Manager C E Smith invites contacts for open dates to play at home or away coached by J C Hines the team is composed of local boys and has trained into a fast unit. A separate note states the 1932 1933 Rio Grande valley cabbage crop value at 1 290 000.
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Days Are Over For Mighty Babe Ruth
Babe Ruth signals a calmer era as he contemplates a potential Yankees managerial role after Joe McCarthy. He notes contract timing, wealth from ventures, and a changing baseball economy, joking about salaries and the sport’s evolving values.
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Collier's All-America selections announced for 1940s football
The Collier's All-America team selections were announced with players from nine colleges. Michigan and Southern California each have two players, while Pittsburgh, Minnesota, Duke, Stanford, Iowa, Fordham, and others are represented across first second and third teams with notable ends guards tackles and backfield stars including Warburton Sauer and Purvis.
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Westrope Suspended Five Days For Rough Ride
Jackie Westrope the nation’s top jockey received a five day suspension from Epsom Downs officials for rough riding on Miss Tulsa. The Montana native would miss races through mid next week as he heads toward a target of 300 winners for the year. He had 299 wins prior to the suspension.
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Kentucky Trims Tulane Quintet in Louisiana
Kentucky, Southeastern champions, outplayed Tulane 32 to 22 after leading 16 to 8 at halftime. Captain Frenchy Demoisey starred for Kentucky with accurate shooting, as Tulane struggled at the goal amid a tough defense.
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Connie Mack Takes First Airplane Ride Saturday
Philadelphia on December 22. Connie Mack veteran pilot of the Philadelphia Athletics plans his first airplane flight as part of celebrating his first birthday. He will fly with his wife and daughter from a Philadelphia airport over the city and environs to mark the occasion.
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Trojans Defend Crown Against Lafayette Team
Tallulah's Trojans prepare to defend their Louisiana state conference crown against Cathedral High of Lafayette. Captain Junior Morton leads with 158 points this season. Cy Wixson handles kicking and playmaking as the Trojans host the visitors amid strong local fanfare and parade of posters.
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