Tornado Plays Last Home Game Of Year Here Tonight
Portland Star profile of Joe Engler Portland fullback turned guard highlights his tough two way play for Oregon State transfering to Portland in 1940s era. Details note his Swiss heritage Battle Ground WA roots Woodland WA HS records Oregon State start and late bid for All America.
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Tornado vs Blountstown at Pelican Park in final Bay game
Bay High School’s 1939 gridiron Tornado hosts Blountstown at Pelican Park at 7 30 p m with a Six Man Football demonstration by local grammar school teams during intermission. Bay Tornado hopes to stay undefeated after a 33 0 win over Quincy and aims for a season finale against Marianna next Thursday coached by Mosley.
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Grid Scores From The ApforL Red Press
Catholic University 35 over Long Island University 14. La Salle 20 over Pennsylvania Military 0. Marshall 47 over West Virginia Wesleyan 13. Syracuse 10 over Maryland 7. Franklin and Marshall 40 over Ursinus 0. Rock Haven Teachers 19 over Shippensburg Teachers 0. West Liberty Teachers 19 over Salem 0.
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247-Pound Grid Center Is Killed At Cal Tech
Pasadena Calif Nov 24 The first football casualty at California Institute of Technology was Paul Becker a 247 pound center who died yesterday from a skull fracture suffered in Cal Tech game with La Verne College in Pasadena Wednesday night Becker son of Paul Becker a Los Angeles postal employee was injured in a scrimmage in the third quarter Imprints of shoe deals were told on his head Cal Tech won the game 1 to 7
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Gator Freshmen to Clash With Stetson Yesteryear Linkup
In Gainesville on November 24 the Gator freshmen meet Stetson yearlings as part of Florida's homecoming program. The Bury Gators lost to Auburn freshmen 138 to 2 in their only prior game this season.
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Canzonieri enters liquor trade amid sports brief roundup
New York reports Tony Canzonieri joining the booze business with a Brooklyn store after following Dempsey Tunney and Lewis. Ex Stanford coach Dink Templeton recovers near Bernarr Macfadden’s health farm before Minnesota game. Iowa Gov Wilson bets with Stan Hubbard. Stassen Minnesota stakes. Cecil Travis to White Sox discussed. Davey Day holds out for 15 rounds vs Angott in Chicago. Nile Kinnick once caught Bobby Feller. Denver ND club heads to South Bend. Stolz and Scalzo may fight in Garden. Calento film debut postponed. Poets Corner notes.
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Hair brushes sold in Chicago by former fishmonger King Levinsky
Blocky sports betting note lists Broadway odds for multiple college games and pro matchups. Mentions King Levinsky, once a fishmonger, now selling hair brushes in Chicago after a knock out by J Louis and a brief “tran som” incident. Odds include Boston College over Kansas State, Cornell over Penn, Northwestern over Iowa, California over Stanford, Notre Dame over Southern California, Princeton over Navy, Harvard over Yale, Oklahoma over Nebraska, Pitt over Penn State, Auburn over Georgia, and others.
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Dick Harrow
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Ife Sure Did Butch Proposes Hall of Fame Umpire Idea
Jack House of Birmingham argues that if George Sisler can improve baseball umpiring, he might deserve Hall of Fame recognition after years of work, suggesting the pursuit of reform and merit.
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Louisiana Normal clinches league crown with Mississippi win
Louisiana Normal College moved to 10 straight victories with a win over Mississippi College, virtually securing the L I A A conference title. Miami University and Mississippi College were the only other undefeated teams in the circuit after last night’s results.
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Eisenon's and Monarchs win in bowling league play
Eisenson's bowlers rallied from a slow start to beat the league leading Daffin Merchant team in the city bowling league. In the second match Monarch Cleaners defeated Coleman and Stil in straight games. Scores from last night were reported.
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Fights Last Night From Associated Press Report
Philadelphia card featured Tommy Speigal of Uniontown outpointing Tony Sarullo in a 183 1 4 pound bout. Ralph Annelli of Providence defeated Danny Devlin at 149. Gammag Museo of Washington beat Jimmy Buk in Louisville while other bouts were reported from Fall River and Birmingham with several close decisions.
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Cornell given nod over Penn and other university picks
A 1940s football picks column by Herb Barker from New York weighs matchups with Cornell favored over Penn and several others like UCLA, Iowa, Pitt, Princeton, Villanova, and Minnesota. The piece relies on opinions and season form to forecast outcomes.
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Gators Brace for Tech in Homecoming Clash
Florida aims to slow Gecrelp Tech Engineers in tomorrow’s 2 30 p m homecoming clash. Florida’s defense ranks high in passing and rushing defense while offense seeks spark after four shutout losses. Senior Clark Goff anchors line as Tech arrives after final Jacksonville workout.
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Stetson to Meet Wofford In Night Game
Daytona Beach Fla Nov 24 Coach Brady Cowell will call on a pony backfield to provide Stetson's attack against Wofford here tonight.
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War's Shadow Falls Over Sugar Bowl
New Orleans hosts the Sugar Bowl as Europe and Asia loom over the 1940 track campaign opening December 27. Events switch to meters, but Olympic competition is uncertain with many nations at war. Winners gain glory and trophies while domestic rivals gain early advantage in a year likely devoid of Games.
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Prisoners allegedly misuse fruit juice to ferment alcohol
In Santa Ana California five county jail inmates reportedly hijacked prune and peach juices to produce alcohol. The sheriff’s report lists consequences as loss of good behavior ratings and social ostracism by fellow prisoners.
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High Scoring Game Staged At Tinkler Field
EXPECT HIGH SCORES ORLANDO Fla Nov 24 A high scoring football battle between Rolins and Presbyterian in an 8 game at Tinkler Field.
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Punters and Passes Across College Gridiron Roundup
Milwaukee guard Bob Kemnitz played 476 of 480 minutes in eight games, scoring 13 points including 10 on conversions after touchdowns. Penn State fans tout Beat Pitt signs as Nittany Lions invite Pittsburgh for the looming clash. North Carolina seeks revenge against Virginia in a long series, while Columbia remains fixed on 12 starters across seven games.
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Story Book Plot Comes to Grid Iron Hero Duo
ANNAPOLIS Md Nov 24 A skinny Cleveland rookie once a Navy press box spotter and a bulky Wyomin from Wyom ing have a chance to become storybook heroes for the Army Navy game on Dec 2. Boothe and Blount moved from obscurity on the Navy B squad to key roles as the varsity boosts clicked with their help. Blount spotted plays and Boothe learned fast. he began driving blockers and slamming defenders as the pair rose from out of nowhere.
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Observation on Test of Character by Power and Authority
The quotation notes that power and authority provoke strong passions, exposing latent vices and testing a man's true character, as seen in human conduct under constraint.
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