Calhoun County Sends Big Contingent to Bay High Clash
Calhoun county high school of Blountstown prepares for a football showdown at Bay High as fans travel for a potential second straight win. Bay High, led by Coach Tommy Oliver, plans a light lineup with one change in backfield, aiming to maintain momentum after a 39–0 season opener. The Blountstown squad, boasting veteran backs, relies on speed to counter Bay High’s defense in the 7:30 p.m. kickoff.
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Gater
Richbourg
Midlands
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Bonifay
Calhoun, County
Rockne Week Highlights: Film Premiere and Notre Dame Bow
South Bend hosts two Rockne tributes with the Warner Brothers film Knute Rockne All American premiering in four theaters tonight with 10 000 expected spectators. The 1940 Notre Dame football team debuts against College of the Pacific tomorrow. A memorial banquet honored the coach with Franklin D Roosevelt Jr Mrs Bonnie Miles Rockne and stars from the film in attendance. A dance closes Rockne Week proclaimed by Governor Townsend. Rockne died in a 1931 air crash. his coaching record was 105 wins 12 losses and five ties.
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University of Notre Dame
Warner Brothers
Notre Dame
College of the Pacific
University
Franklin D. Roosevelt, Jr
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Miles Rockne
Pat O’brien
Rockne
Gale Page
Donald Crisp
Charles Ruggles
Rosemary Lane
Rudy Vallee
Kate Smith
Bob Hope
M. Clifford Townsend
Cottonwood Falls
Kas
Tigers Rebuild Through December Trades and May Moves
Detroit's baseball outlook hinges on last December deals that sent Billy Rogell to the Cubs and Dick Bartell away, reshaping Del Baker's roster. The May 1938 activity drew attention for its many players, including Vernon Kennedy and Bobby Harris to the Browns for Buck Newsom and Red Kress, shaping the Tigers' tempo as Gehringer and other veterans adjusted.
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James Riley Turner
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Beggs
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Notre Dame College of the Pacific Score Preview
DETROIT AP reports a preview of tomorrow's Notre Dame vs College of the Pacific football game with mentions of betting, leadership changes and remarks by Clark Griffith and Bucky Harris. Paul Derringer admits he bet $1,000 on his own Wednesday opener, while Crosley is absent on fishing trip and considered not worrying about the World Series.
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He ll Be at Home Milliken Early Fall Rivalry
Milliken a Michigan State sophomore quarterback profiles for fall when MSU faces Marquette Hilltoppers and West Virginia Mountaineers. Mentions Jackie Hunt Marshall College and later notes Texan and Portland players in brief sports fashion.
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U. of Portland
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Boston College backs Ted Williams praised for balance
Boston Post columnist Jack Maloney notes BC has a back nicknamed Ted Williams and hopes he shows more balance than the legendary batter. The remark frames BC's running back as a player with potential to match Williams’s famed steadiness on the field.
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Boston Post
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Ted Williams
Short Shorts and Football Odds From The Gazette
The column notes that Jimmy Ripple hit five homers since returning to the majors, each powering a win. It mentions Virginia versus Yale in a football special and Harold Hanna winning two tickets for correctly predicting eight NL team finishes. A Detroit Titans football oddity is noted for November 2. It also references Joe Louis title match negotiations with Jack Kearns backing and Mike Jacobs as promoter when Louis defends the title.
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Yale
Harold Hanna
Cedar Rapids, Inc
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Titans
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Joe Louis
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Back to Amateurism, South Carolina Yearling Squad
A fragment noting South Carolina fed up with importing players from Pennsylvania and elsewhere. It states 21 of 26 members of the yearling squad are from South Carolina, suggesting a shift toward homegrown talent.
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South Carolina
Pennsylvania
Biven
RYRE KILLED OF Macdlenny
A concise report notes RYRE killed of Macdlenny with two injuries. Limited readable details describe the incident and affected parties, leaving origins and exact circumstances unclear.
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Macdlenny
Reds rally in second world series tilt at Briggs stadium
In Detroit Cincinnati toed to a 5 3 win over the Tigers as Bucky Walters matched a strong Reds pitching effort. Detroit’s lineup featured Hank Greenberg and Rudy York while Tommy Bridges started for the Tigers. The series, praised by writers for renewed vigor, hints at a six or seven game set with juries on both clubs’ form and road to victory.
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Mel Harder
Cleveland
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Man Turner
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New York Giants
Brooklyn Doders
Georgia and Kentucky Open Season in Southeastern Clash
Georgia and Kentucky, both Top SEC teams, face Southern Conference rivals this Saturday. Georgia travels to Columbia to meet South Carolina Homecoming. Kentucky goes to Lexington to play Washington and Lee after last week’s loss to Vanderbilt. Injuries and lineup notes add intrigue as teams aim for steady starts.
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Wildcats
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Ab Kerwan
Godoy Still Seeks Heavyweight Title
Arturo Godoy of Chile says he remains after the world heavyweight title. He arrived to complete training for a 10 round bout with Gus Dorazio in Philadelphia Monday night. If he wins, Godoy hopes to meet Max Baer who recently KO'd Tony Galento and Pat Comiskey.
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Campeon del Mundo
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Max Baer
Tony Galento
Pat Comiskey
Fiji Heads Toward Religious Controversy Over Sacred Image
A debate in Fiji centers on the exposure of a decapitated head as a sacred relic, sparking insult concerns and tensions between cultural and religious groups. Officials call for respectful treatment and sensitivity to local beliefs amid ongoing discussions.
Armstrong Defends Welter Title Against Fritzie Zivic
SID FEDER reports that Henry Armstrong, the record setting champion, defends his welterweight crown for the 20th time in Madison Square Garden against Fritzie Zivic. About 15,000 fans and a $40,000 gate are expected as Armstrong seeks another victory in this high tempo bout. Odds run 1 to 3 in favor of Armstrong, with some experts cautioning not to overlook Zivic in a bout anticipated to last about ten rounds. Armstrong weighed around 145 pounds, still prolific at delivering loud, powerful punches though fewer in number.
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Jimmy Johnston
Johnny Ray
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Henry
Armstrong
Barnes and Gillard win four ball title in Atlanta
Atlanta AP report details Tommy Barnes and Gene Gaillard winning the Southern States four ball championship. The Georgia pair defeated two local rivals Jennings Gordon of Rome and Johnny Oliver of Valdosta in a 36 hole final. The match, decided on the last round after a seven under par 64 first 18 holes, ended with a two up margin.
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Jennings “Gordon
Rome
Johnny Oliver
Valdosta
Barnes
Philadelphia bouts end in points for Dolan and Mangini
In Philadelphia Billy Mims outpointed Joe Ghaouly while Lou Fortuna edged Frankie Wallace in Portland Frankie Nelson topped Pat Mangini in Portland Waterbury saw Eddie Dolan prevail over Jimmy Leto in a Hartford battle all by points with clear decisions in eight and ten round contests respectively
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Lou Fortuna
Frankie Wallace
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Portland
Frankie Nelson
Pat Mangini
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Conn
Eddie Dolan
Jimmy Leto
Hartford
Fritzie Armstrong Set To Make Historic Discovery
The piece praises Fritzie Armstrong for his relentless forward pressure and compares him to a persistent child. It notes his victory over Sammy Angott, the National Boxing Association lightweight champion, highlighting the gap between Angott and Armstrong and predicting a historic breakthrough this evening.
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Angott
Armstrong
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