Neely May Leave Clemson for Rice
Angular Jess Neely weighed a mid career move from Clemson to Rice Institute after meetings with Southwest Conference officials. The job offer, likely around 7500 dollars annually with a long term contract, hinged on his loyalty to Clemson and a possible long run risk. Neely sought time to consult family and Clemson leaders before deciding quickly.
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Conn to Fight Heavyweight Tonight at Madison Square Garden
Billy Conn of Pittsburgh, the light heavy champ, moves up to heavyweight to face Henry Cooper of Boston, in Madison Square Garden. Conn weighs 176 pounds, about four pounds above his best light heavy weight, and is favored to win this cross-class bout with Cooper, the 190-pound challenger.
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Attacks Theory Questioned Ancient Pyramids Knowledge
An ENM College assistant professor argues against claims that builders of the Great Pyramid used present day astronomy or knew the value of pi. The piece previews research for The New Mexico School Review with critique of modern investigators.
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Texas Aggies Coach Seeks Five Year Contract
DALLAS Jan 10 Homer Hill Norton coach of Texas A and M seeks a five year pact with higher pay and reduced pressure on staff as a condition for staying beyond 1940. Norton, 20 years in football, says he will quit if not granted five years and security despite interest from Stanford considering Glenn Warner or Norton as replacement.
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Lannom's Oilers Face Bowman's Bakery In City League Clash
Ball and White remain unbeaten after sweeping Bank Bar to lift their record to six wins. Curtis Corn topped scoring with 531 and Earl Packenham had the high game at 208, both teammates on Ball and White.
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Loyola may revive football at Loyola New Orleans
New York reports Loyola New Orleans may restart football after abandoning the sport. N S Williams, a molasses merchant, seeks 35 000 fans to donate a dollar yearly to fund the start. Lou Ambers plans two out of town tune ups before Feb 23 match with Al Davis. Don Meade buys a Ventura nightlife spot for his family to run. Stan Hack rumored as 1940 third baseman for St Louis Cards.
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Figures show fishermen spent a million dollars last year
Orlando Sentinel Star reports figures indicate fishermen spent about one million dollars on fishing related expenses last year. A look at the distilling industry reveals a surprising sum tied to bait and related costs, highlighting the scale of fishing commerce and associated expenditures.
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Sentinel Star
Surplus weight work noted for Dodgers Casey in gym
Hugh Casey a Dodgers right hander is seen starting a surplus weight program at a local gym. Other notes mention Billy Conn vs Henry Cooper with Conn a 1 8 betting underdog, Wilmeth Sidat-Singh receiving a letter with a ten dollar donation, and the Yankees sending Lou Gendrick's uniform to the Hall of Fame. The Fordham seismograph registered Zeke Bonura greeting a new Giant contract as Oklahoma bets Don McNeill to beat Bobby Riggs in straight sets. Mike Jacobs heads to Chicago to sign Al Hostak to fight Ceferino Garcia, Helen Jacobs expresses summer ambition, San Diego finds six local boys in the Rose Bowl tied to Southern Cal, and the town aims high.
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Perfect Team Rodney Dunn Eyes Eastside High Tilt
Columbus athletic director Rodney Dunn says his dream team is two Jewish lads two negroes and an Irishman. His squad, described as perfect, plays Eastside High at Paterson New Jersey. The team has won three straight games.
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Illinois Boxing Column Box Warns Against Fakes
The Chicago Times boxing pages include a notice stating that it is a criminal offense to fake a fight in Illinois. The warning underscores editorial integrity and legal penalties for deceit in boxing reporting.
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Jal Panthers Defend Hold Leads District Five
Jal high school Panthers hold the best defensive record in District Five, surpassing Carlsbad. Through last week Jal allowed an average 14 points per opponent after defeating Artesia 19 to 14 in their single game, while Carlsbad limited opponents to about 16.7 points over three games.
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Barracks Briefs Preview Nine Month Return to Duty
Barracks notes recap postdeployment mood as cadets stream back to posts after three weeks in civilization. Rumors swirl about missing officer Dick Doran and a roommate’s troubles in Second C. Troops F and G prepare for field drills amid Six Mile Hill chatter and Major Selby’s dismounted issues. Captain Godfrey’s unit eyes a championship season and hints of hill area building or night life changes near Alma Mater. At Santa Fe St Michael’s 33 Wagon Mound 15.
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Texas Miners Edge NMU Lobos 62 to 55
Texas Mines defeated New Mexico University 62 to 55 in a Border Conference game in Albuquerque. Six players were fouled out for the Lobos including star Ray Tanner who led with 24 points. Texas Mines’ Lassiter scored 14 as Carrasco and Rike fouled out for the Miners.
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Tennis In The U S Last Year And 1940 Review
Holcombe Ward analyzes 1939 tennis gains and outlines a 1940 U S L T A campaign to expand participation, emphasize fundamentals, amateur rules, and sportsmanship. He notes U S dominance in championships, rising club memberships, and growing tennis interest across schools colleges and parks.
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Texas Tech to Play Loyola Los Angeles in 1940s schedule
Arrangements were made to schedule Loyola of Los Angeles against Texas Tech with the first game in Lubbock on October 5 and the return in Los Angeles on the corresponding date in 1941.
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City eyes Rose Bowl expansion to 100000 seats
Pasadena officials studied enlarging the Rose Bowl from 83570 to 100000 seats. The plan would boost capacity for the annual New Year's game and related events, pending approval by city directors.
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Trained Monkey In Under The Lilacs Comes To Roswell
Koko the Capuchin monkey, long time companion to Clare Tree Major Theatre, will star in Under The Lilacs at the Roswell Junior High auditorium tomorrow with Sancho the white poodle and the Punch and Judy showman. The matinee benefits the Milk Fund via Kiwanis Club sponsors.
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College basketball scores from the era readouts
Texas Mines 62 neutral site New Mexico 55. New Mexico Miners 59 Eastern New Mexico 31. Alabama 46 Tulane 29. Colgate 45 Cornell 36. Georgia 41 Sewanee 25. Kansas State 50 Creighton 44. Texas 31 SMU. Santa Clara 57 Pacific 40. Whitman 48 Gonzaga 43. Denver 61 Greeley State 41. Utah 41 California 39. Oregon 46 Idaho 36. Utah State 41 St Marys Cal.
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Optimistic UT Students Favor Higher Early Earnings
A Austin survey shows two of three University of Texas students expect to decline pensions at 65 and to enter the workforce directly after graduation with starting pay of 100 dollars a month or more.
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