Illini Upset Tops AP Surprise Poll of 1930s Upsets
SID FEDER reports that Prof. Bob Zuppke's Illinois football upset over Michigan led the ninth annual AP poll for year's surprises, scoring 97.5 points from 27 firsts. Iowa's resurgence and Hawkeyes’ win over Notre Dame trailed for second, with Tony Galento and Joe Louis–Lou Nova boxing upset ranking third.
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Pastor Seeks Third Chance at Louis in Miami Title Bout
Dallas fighter Bicycle Bob Pastor meets rising contender Buddy Scott in a 10 round Miami open. Pastor, 25 from NYU, aims to rebound after two losses to Louis as Scott, a Dallas prospect, moves toward boxing fame. Both weigh about 183 pounds with 5 000 fans forecast for the bout.
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Tony Musto
Chicago
James Joy Johnston
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George Washington University
Pro Football Stars Name New Men on All Star Team
The National Pro Football League coaches picked a largely new all star squad with only four repeaters. Davey O Brien of the Eagles and Bill Osmanski of the Bears are newcomers while veterans Mel Hein Fortmann Stydahar Hutson and others repeat. The Giants placed four players on the first team.
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Davey O’brien
Philadelphia Eagles
Bill Osmanskie
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Mel Hein
New York Giants
Dan Fortmann
Joe Styd
Port News Arrivals and Departures Highlight Far East Trade
Port news notes the arrival of the Dutch motorship Kota Pinang from Tulatjap Java Signapore Sabang Cape Town Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Savannah and Tampa to load for the Far East via Cape Town and Galveston Lake Charles and New Orleans. The American steamer Bellingham sailed for Philadelphia and New York via Tampa after loading part cargo of paper. Waterman S S Co, owners and agents.
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Snead Free Of Back Aches With 68 In Miami Open
Samuel Snead, once hit hardest by a back problem, shot a two under par 68 to tie for the first round lead at the Miami Open. He drew praise with a late burst on the back nine, birdieing holes 12, 13, and 17 and nearly winning the 18th. Teammates Nelson and Picard also shot 68, with Nelson leading Picard by two in the race for the Vardon Trophy.
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Dick Metz
Chicago
Ralph Guldahl
Clayton Heafner
Husky
Linville
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Art Clark
Uniontown
Jimmy Hines
New York
Stanley Horne
Montreal
Roundup of college sports and boxing notes from the era
The item catalogs multiple sports snippets including wrestling plans at St John’s College Minnesota for a January start with mention of Gunnar Barlund and Italo Colonello fighting for Finnish relief at the consulate. It covers bowl odds for Rose Toulouse Cotton Sugar and Orange games, boxing rankings and guests, and Tennessee football rest before the Rose Bowl. It notes a prison football quarterback Schnell gaining 387 yards this year and speculation about what he would do if free.
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Finnish Relief Fund
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Jersey
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Towa State Penitentiary
Schnell
Knolle brothers in Brenham pursue sugar industry ties
Dr Waldo Knolle and his brother Dr Roger Knolle of Brenham Texas appear connected to Tulane and Texas A and M as they explore opportunities in the sugar sector. The note suggests guidance or clarity sought on their plans and teamwork.
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Couple of Blonds To Interest Scouts In High School Tilt
Miami Florida December game features Benny Babula of New Jersey and Lir David Eldredge of Miami as two blond triple threat backs drawing college scout attention. Babula has 941 yards from 156 carries in nine games. Eldredge 1,435 yards with 16 touchdowns and six TD passes. Babula also has a 55 yard passing display. Eldredge led Miami to nine straight wins across five states with strong rushing and receiving.
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Engineers Beat Nehi Team In Openers Of Bowling Schedule
U S Engineers won two straight from the Nehi Battlers in the openers. Daffin Mercantile Keglers also took two straight from the Lions. Tomorrow night Coast Guard Cutters meet News-Herald in a special bowling event at 8 30 p m.
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Florida Gators to Try Again Against Alabama Tonight
In Gainesville Florida high hopes ride on a rematch with Alabama after a 48 45 loss. Florida trailed 23 21 at halftime but Alabama pulled away in the second half as Steve Ellish led Florida with 16 points and George Prather topped the Tide with 15. Boxing results from Tuscaloosa included several Alabama wins and draws as the Florida squad faced a 3 5 loss overall.
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George Prather
John Stewart
Sam Messina
John Joca
John Maloney
Frank Allen
Benny Rosner
Tommy Rast
Boxing Results From Across the Nation Last Night
Fragments report last night fights with winners Risko Oliv era Mancini Synnott Gomer Turcotte Buffalo outpointed opponents in Aiken San Francisco Providence Fall River Baltimore Waterbury Atlantic City and more, listing weights and matches for several towns.
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Tony Olivera
Lou Salica
Brooklyn
Young Corbett
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Dick Foster
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Dick Turcotte
Johnny Dougwillo
Marlboro
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Gene Buffalo
Philadelphia
Bobby Jones
Indians Plan Spring Training in Cleveland Area
Cleveland Dec 15 Tentative arrangements have been made for the Cleveland Indians to hold spring training in the area next March Cyril Slapnicka vice president and business manager met with a Kiwanis baseball committee led by Bob Davis to discuss terms He will confer with Alva Bradley and announce a final decision Slapnicka has returned to Cleveland and the Kiwanis committee has ordered carloads of dirt for the Terry Park infield.
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