Rise of the Sugar Bowl sports era in Louisiana
New Orleans December 28 Mortimer Kreeger surveys Louisiana’s 1930s sports surge led by the Sugar Bowl. Tulane LSU and Louisiana Normal produced national champions in track boxing and tennis with Sutter brothers shaping tennis and LSU football triumphs. The piece notes high school and golf milestones and highlights 1931 Tulane undefeated football and Rose Bowl contention.
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Louisiana Normal College
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Sutter Brothers
Emmett Toppino
Eddie Flynn
Sugar Bow
Baton
Bobby Riggs
Wayne Sabin
Hal Gurface
Green Wave
Greenies
Western Cagers Seek Big Seas and Sugar Bowl Echoes
The piece recounts Louisiana State A and L S U sports legends across track, football, and boxing, noting Tulane Sugar Bowl memories, Loyola sprinters Emmett Toppino and Eddie Flynn, LSU basketball 1935 title run, and prewar New York basketball festivities with Ocean liners Queen Mary and Normandie as must-see first stops for visiting teams.
Tiger Stars Sign with Atlanta Nine
In Baton Rouge Louisiana on December 28, the Atlanta Crackers signed LSU athletes T. J. Bankston and Connie Ryan, two promising stars, with Bankston receiving a $1500 bonus plus monthly salary and sale percentage. The team also showed interest in Ken Kavanaugh but delayed approach until LSU baseball season ends.
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Ken Kavanaugh
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Southern Association
T. J. Bankston
Connie Ryan
New Orleans
Kavanaugh
Bankston
Ryan
Jesuit High School
Boston bout ends in three falls decision
By Associated Press Yvon Robert of Montreal aged 212 defeats Marvin Westenberg of Seattle aged 30 in two falls to one, in Boston.
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Yvon Robert
Montreal
Marvin Westenberg
Seattle
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Pine Bluff Zebras and Plainview Bulldogs Prepare for Big Show
Two high school football powers halted in city as Pine Bluff High Zebras 33 travel party, led by Head Coach Allen Dunaway, lunch at Alvis hotel and head toward Baton Rouge for a national championship date with Baton Rouge High. Plainview Bulldogs 23 players workout in near freezing air at LSA field and set to face Biloxi in Biloxi tomorrow night with starter lineup hints.
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Clio White
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F. G. Hoefer
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M. Mason
Texas Aggie official to have busy week end
Pasadena California December 28 Life is just one bowl after another for Joe Utay athletic committee chairman at Texas A and M Utay will be an honor guest at the annual kick-off luncheon staged Friday by the Tournament of Roses committee in connection with the Rose Bowl game The next day he will be an honor guest at a similar affair given by the Sugar Bowl directors in New Orleans Utay flew here to represent Coach Homer Norton at the American Football Coaches association meeting He will fly to New Orleans to see the Aggies and Tulane play in the Sugar Bowl
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VOLS' Rose Bowl Odds Seen Favorable by Kerr
San Francisco says Tennessee's Rose Bowl chances look good according to Colgate coach Andy Kerr. He cites strong defense, Cafego's impact, and notes USC once appeared overpowering but may be vulnerable after Notre Dame.
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Southern California
Andy Kerr
Colgate
Tennessee
George Cafego
Notre Dame
Bobby Riggs Aims To Defend Sugar Bowl Lead In 1940
Bobby Riggs top American amateur in 1939 starts Thursday to defend his Sugar Bowl crown in New Orleans. He faces a tough field including five others from the country’s top ten and Charles Hare of England. First rounds feature Gardnar Mulloy Earl Bartlett and Edward Allen against Frank Froehling and William Talbert.
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M. J. McLaney
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Hare
Gardnar Mulloy
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Earl Bartlett
Edward Allen
Berkeley
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Frank Froehling
Chicago
William Talbert
Cincinnati
Warren Doyle
McNeill
Billy McGehee
Russell Bobbitt
Grant
C. W. Frank
Cooke
Allen Smuck
Morey Lewis
Texarkana
Ark
Jack Bushman
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Henry Prusoff
Allon- Froehling
Riggs-McLaney
Doyle-Talbert
Winn Expects Finest Derby at Churchill Downs
Louisville December 28 Colonel Matt J Winn 78 head of the Derby organization envisions the 100000 crowd for the first 75000 prize Kentucky Derby on May 4. The project includes a 200000 clubhouse expansion with 400 extra boxes and improved promenades to handle growing attendance.
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Baseball moves and signings in pro leagues
Today a year ago Fred Hutchinson, age 19, joined the Detroit Tigers. Three years ago the New York Giants agreed to buy the Albany club for 68 thousand dollars and moved the franchise to Jersey City as part of an expanded farm system. Five years ago Carl Hubbell, the Giants southpaw, led the National League in pitcher effectiveness for a second straight year.
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Kentucky Defeats Buckeyes In Sugar Bowl Cage Battle
Kentucky Wildcats beat Ohio State 36 to 30 in a fast rough Sugar Bowl game before a record Sugar Bowl crowd of about 7,000 at New Orleans Municipal Auditorium. Layton Rouse and guards sparked Kentucky’s comeback as Adolph Rupp praised his team and Ohio State noted late eligibility issues.
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Clemson Faces Cold Bowling Field In Dallas Prep
Clemson players braved freezing wind at Ownby Stadium for a Dallas workout ahead of the Cotton Bowl date with Boston College. Coach Jess Neely said the team is as good as last year, with Stringbean Banks McFadden and a 197 pound line leading the Tigers into the frigid practice.
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VOLS CHEERED BY FORECAST OF DRY ROSE BOWL CONDITIONS
Tennessee officials welcomed a dry weather forecast for the Rose Bowl on New Year’s Day. Forecasts predict clear skies and favorable turf for Southern California and Tennessee as both teams train behind closed gates. Ticket demand remains strong with high prices noted for several seating options.
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Reds Trade Pitcher Johnson for Moran in Cox-Wide Exchange
The Cincinnati Reds sent right hander Henry Johnson back to Birmingham in exchange for Cyril Butch Moran a young first baseman who played with Muskogee last year Johnson joined from Birmingham mid season went 1 3 with three losses as a reliever and posted a low earned run average The move follows a late December exchange as other boxing and baseball notes appear from Chicago under sports wire.
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Butch) Moran
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Fan Bets Tennessee Is Ready For Rose Bowl Shock
A Tennessee booster argues the Vols can beat USC in the Rose Bowl using speed and disguise. He questions USC scouts and Cafego’s knee while predicting Neyland will conceal plays until game time and may target Trojan guard Harry Smith.
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Boston College scrimmage halted by 10 inch snow
The Cotton Bowl bound Boston College football team paused their Dallas prep when a 10 inch snow stopped a planned Wednesday scrimmage in St. Louis. The squad of 39 practiced two hours indoors on a riding academy floor before departing on the Cotton Bowl special to Dallas.
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Roundup of sports notes and rising stars across teams
A fast mix of sport scraps from coast to midwest highlights Bob Feller’s possible MLB fate with the Indians or Red Sox, Iowa and Minnesota prep scoring feats, Doris Hart’s tennis buzz, Hugh Keller’s scouts, Nile Kinnick’s Hawkeye ties, and personal tales from Pete Enich and local trainers.
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Missouri coach stern on practice ahead of Orange Bowl
University of Missouri coach Don Faurot warned players they were taking the Georgia Tech game too lightly as the Orange Bowl nears. A back strain sidelined Bob Orr during blocking drills while Bud Orf stayed at left flank. Tech's Bill Alexander focused on passing and pass defense in Miami practice.
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Blue and Gray squads prepare for Montgomery classic
In Montgomery on December 30 the Yankees and the Se more aligned as all-star teams from the Mason-Dixon line train for the Blue and Gray showdown. Pre game injuries slowed Paul Shu and Bern Sweeney, while coaches Snavely Waldorf refined timing and defense. Esco Sarkkinen and Ken Kavanaugh stood out, and a chilly wind affected practice as forecasts stayed cold and fair for Thursday.
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Lynn Waldorf
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Ray Morrison
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Josh Cody
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Esco Sarkkinen
Ohio State
Ken Kavanaugh
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Larkkinen
Kavanaugh
Bill Bailey
Duke
Ned McDonald
Texas
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Wenzel Called Home by Death in Family for Sugar Bowl
New Orleans December report says Tulane star Ralph Wenzel left for Tucker Arkansas after his grandfather’s death and may return for the Sugar Bowl vs Texas A&M. Teammate Millard White is absent for his brother’s death but also expected back. Trainer Monk Simon notes general good health except Bob Glass who is under study. The team practiced heavily Wednesday and may train through Sunday.
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Monk Simon
Bob Glass
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Jitterbug) Kellogg
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