Tennessee Grid Boss Neyland Attracts Coaching Offers
Dispatch from Knoxville reports University of Tennessee coach Robert Neyland, a Texas native with army commission, received offers from Texas A and M and other schools for next season. If he leaves, his aide Major Britten would accompany him. No decision yet on a replacement for Madison Bell at A and M. officials favor retaining Bell.
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Bradford Receives SMU Letter Alongside Teammates
In Dallas Bev Bradford, center, was among 26 SMU varsity football players awarded letters. Wayne Hessel of San Ancora received one as a freshman. Texas Tech later announced 26 varsity letters for football, the most in eight years, pending scholastic eligibility. In Austin, UT awarded 27 varsity letters to its 1932 squad, fourteen earning letters, with honorary distinctions.
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Relief Board Backs Dropping Texas Open Golf Event
Arthur Pell of the esalal Tritet committee announced the Texas Open will not be staged again. The committee, after discussions with the chamber of commerce, concluded charity would not justify the effort and time spent promoting the golf tourney. In Runge, the Yellowjackets bolstered a fourth quarter rally to edge Karnes City Badgers 20 to 18 in the county opener.
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Spirit High at Dear Old Stateville
Spirit High at Dear Old Stateville reports preparations for a college football game at Stateville. The article mentions Mehagaly and Himary convteds and an all-nyr Pelion team meeting Cabery, IL on December 2. Marty Durkin becomes eligible after a Texas agent incident, with Tommy lyers and M marhger involved in uplinistic.
Minor Leagues to Pick Prez With Power
Columbus report from the major minor leagues convention outlines power moves to reform the minor leagues. Proposals include a player bonus plan funded by 2 cents per admission and a push for paying the leagues. A central league formation is anticipated with eight towns eyed for new franchises. Texas league expansion to 10 clubs creates further realignment, with Tulsa and Oklahoma City moving in and San Antonio possibly delaying the 1933 season.
Levinsky to Face Carnera in 10-Round Chicago Showdown
King Levinsky will spot Primo Carnera seven or eight pounds when the two meet in a 10 round heavyweight bout Friday night at the stadium here. The Kingfish boasts he will win and recalls their previous meeting a year ago when Carnera won a decision. Both fighters finish training today.
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Hondo Owls Poised for Regional Final with Mercedes
Hondo coaches Mutch Flory and the Owls dominate town chatter as they prepare for Friday’s regional championship against Mercedes High. With a 394 to 15 scoring margin this season, the Owls rely on sharp blocking and cohesive teamwork led by Dusty Bugoess, Claude Kellam, and umpire Gene Seng in a critical matchup.
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Majors to Reduce Player Limit One
New York report on Major League owners backing a 22 player limit as a cost cutting move, with meetings in the leagues and a joint session with Commissioner for a possible compromise. Some clubs resist, seeking 21 or 22 players, while drastic reductions loom amid talks of a 43 to 48 player structure and a potential vote.
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Mission Basketball League in Session
The Mission Basketball League meets to discuss hopeful games for a 14 loop season. Teams linked include Alaska Maighta Prospect Mi Monhetints Alatyeanvents Squadron Heacon Nit Hawke and Algmo Maonal Bat with a final Thursday night meeting at Boalding’s Sle on Mary's Street.
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Idle Days in 33 Racing Delays Maryland Season
The Maryland racing commission has moved the spring schedule, creating a 15 day gap between the Florida season end on March 30 and the Maryland opening on April 15. The season now begins with Bowie transfers to Havre De Grace, Havre De Grace and Bimbo, followed by Pimlico and the Bowie meeting, shaping a 12 day spring run from May 1 to May 12.
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Sonnenberg Loses to Young Don George in Pro Boxing Match
Milwaukee report notes Gus Sonnenberg loses to Young Don George in final bout here. George, once recognized as world heavyweight champ after beating Sonnenberg in Los Angeles, won the first fall in 20 minutes and 4 seconds with a flying head scissors, injury cited as reason Sonnenberg quit.
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College game postponed amid flu outbreak and campus closures
Flu illness sweeps campus forcing postponement of the Texas Aperts versus Sam Houston Teachers College basketball game slated for Saturday night. All student gatherings at peer R00 are canceled by the railool authority. The Fir Amaury offers preminens Dial 0 1331 before p m Sunday.
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Dallas to See Pitt Workout
Pittsburgh coach Jock Sutherland plans a multi city scouting and training trip for the Golden Panthers ahead of the Rose Bowl against Southern California on January 2. The party will stop in Dallas Tucson St Louis and Baltimore en route to Pasadena, with proposed dates and layovers noted.
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Shades of Good Old Knute Rockwell
In Tucson Notre Dame coaches voice cautious optimism for a game against USC as the Irish prepare in practice at the Arizona gridiron. The team faces a tough Los Angeles trip with some injured players showing resilience in drills and travel plans.
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A A U Probes Babe Didrikson Ad Use In Auto Ad
In Dallas on December 8 the Southern Amateur Athletic Union announced an official investigation into Babe Didrikson Zaharias for alleged unauthorized use of her image in a motorcar advertisement. Didrikson disputes the claim and seeks reinstatement, with AAU officials pledging action if innocence is shown. The report also notes Didrikson’s attendance at a season opener where Dallas Golden Quetzales defeated Walover Shoe Girls 44 to 26, Kathlee Peace serving as captain.
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Thornhill and Nevers Named Stanford Coaching Candidates
Stanford University faces a vacancy after Glen Warner’s resignation. Tony Thornhill led the varsity with Ernie Nevers as assistant, while Maurice J. Smith of Santa Clara also emerged as a candidate but faced opposition to leaving the Warner system.
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Five More Seasons for Jones of U.S.C.
Howard Harding Jones, a leading football strategist at the University of Southern California, signed a five year contract extension through 1935 after already holding a remaining year on his prior deal. Reported salary around twelve thousand dollars.
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Brackenridge High Holds Sport Night Featuring Wrestlers
Brackenridge High School gym hosts a sport night with wrestling and boxing bouts. Prominent matchups include Wie porta carnival participants in the weight classes, Nick Paters versus A A in a bantam clash, and Arthur Moody in a leather‑weight event. Spur Melugin faces Dick RaMin while Lloyd Johnson meets Reese McCuller in grappling. Local excitement surrounds these student bouts and the Friday night program.
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Miller to Try Basketball at Brackenridge High
Coach Claude Kellam announces Miller, a 210 pound six foot football tackle, will join Brackenridge High's basketball squad this season. He previously suffered a leg injury ending last season and is expected to wear new shoes if available while preserving his presence for the team.
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Texas league plans ten club circuit expansion
The Texas league announced a plan to expand to ten clubs for next summer, with Okihyina City and Tulsa joining from the Western league. President Alvin Gardner said the circuit would aim for ten members though some Western teams might be dropped, possibly affecting San Antonio, Longview, or Oklahoma City. The league seeks national committee approval on a salary cap of 4250 dollars per club per month.
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New Minor League Formed At Columbus Meeting
A new Class A baseball league named the Northern league was announced at the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues convention in Columbus. Bruno Haas, ex St. Paul player, will be temporary secretary treasurer. Member clubs include Duluth, St Paul, Minneapolis, Eau Claire, Winnipeg, Crookston, Grand Forks, and Minden Falls. College basketball scores list Ohio WA 38 Bliss Us 22 and Kansas State 15 Kansas 1 41, along with Asbour 27 Chicago U 23.
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Player market notes signal few deals at Columbus meet
At the Columbus minor league convention, Art Wels moved from Louisville to Atlanta under Victor Robinson, while Harry Pipes from Gisco Texas joined Des Moines in the Western league with Pred West from Grand Island joining Beatrice. Grady Adkins shipped from Grady Adkins to St Paul for Knoxville in the Southern Association. The Sports brief also notes Mickey Riley, famed Olympic diver, achieving a striking golf play in Palm Springs, Palm Springs, California.
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Old Micks Meet U S C in Classic Clash at Memorial Coliseum
USC meets Notre Dame before about 100000 fans at Memorial Coliseum in a classic gridiron clash. Ford Palmer of USC and Luke Velar of Notre Dame, former Hollywood high teammates, are expected to connect at some point. Palmer is a standout end who received national honors, while Velar rose from prep school obscurity to start at quarterback early in the season.
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Texas Open downsized amid league changes and moved talk
The piece discusses the Texas open golf tournament's decline, its funding loss, and the possibility of relocating the event or its sponsors. It notes the PGA and local committees wavering on support, with looming questions about sustaining the club and attracting money back to the community. It also highlights Army’s Tom Kilday earning recognition on Major Sasse’s all American team and lists other players receiving praise.
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Purdue
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Southern California
Ed Krause
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Milton Gamerfelc
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Lawrence Ely
Nebraska
Harry Newman
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Warren Heller
Pittsburgh
Don Zimmerman
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