Southwest conference talks focus on Texas Tech bid
Regent officials and faculty in Dallas discuss possible entry of Texas Tech into the Southwest Conference amid plans for post season alignment. A report by J W Stoli and remarks by Texas Tech alumni officials highlighted hopes tech will be admitted soon as coaches and players receive improved officiating standards.
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Believe It Or Not Birth Dates Across Generations
A reader lists birthdays spanning multiple generations noting January births for the elder generation, daughters born February 17 and March 17 for others, April and May dates for grandchildren, and a great granddaughter born January 7. The entry presents a family record of recurring birth dates across relatives.
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Cat vision in low light shown by 1931 protester
A 1931 protester demonstrated a cat’s sensitivity to darkness, showing cats perceive light four times better than humans. The finding ties to astronomical starlight and early photographic plates, highlighting feline eyes' capacity to detect faint illumination near the Lost Nights.
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Edison Senior Gridders Win 13 7 over Juniors
Edison seniors edged the junior squad 13 to 7 at Edison field on Saturday. Leslie Tiner scored twice and kicked the extra point, overcoming an 8 7 deficit after Boyce Gaskin's 85 yard kickoff return and TD. Standout juniors included Warren Pfeifer Leland Tiner Jesse Johnson and Cyril in the line as Coach Joe Ward prepares for next fall.
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Southeastern Loop Alters But One Rule For Varsity Play
The Southeastern Conference discussed changes to scholastic eligibility rules at a two day meeting. They proposed permitting athletes who have played two junior college years to compete three years on college varsity teams, and reviewed tweaks to existing play eligibility standards. The session highlighted professional club considerations and ongoing debates about amateur status and competition limits within the league.
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Funeral for Jerome Milla in North Platte after football injury
Funeral services were held today in North Platte for Jerome Milla who died from blood poisoning linked to a football injury. The death was reported by INS with details about the incident and subsequent medical cause.
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Melon Wills Moody Turns Novelist Amid Tennis Fame
San Francisco dispatch notes Helen Wills Moody, famed tennis star, announcing a move into writing a novel titled Maystery Bowell while continuing her tennis career. She plans further lectures in the Midwest and denied retirement or turning to full professional money play. She'll travel to New York after holidays to pursue publishing efforts.
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Racing Notes at Winter Meeting Lead to Crown Showdowns
Thoroughbred owners including Mrs Payne Whitney and Mrs Izabel Dodge Sloane field top string for Joseph Widener’s winter meeting starting January 17. Whitney’s 28-horse roster targets major prizes with Armputt Hazh Redbread and Roll and Toss among contenders. Sloane and Parker Corming also boast strong stables. In other events, New Orleans visitors for baseball convention attend Pair Grounds for featured racing won by Morris Griner aboard Delpha Castile. Glushy and Ghia Pudlera Casino also show strong finishes.
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Ducks Beat Brady in Region 7 Tilt
Ducks beat the Brady Bulldogs 13 to 0 in the Region 7 finals on Friday. Walter Heep connected with D. J. Walker for the opening score from 35 yards, Clark added the extra point after a successful conversion. A late TD followed on a pass from Heep to Clark, as the Ducks solidified their lead and dominated on both sides of the ball.
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Anicos Knock Over Meadow Gurls in Barnstorming Win
The Amico national AAU team swept Meadow Gurls 35 to 13 in Texas last night on a barnstorming tour stop. Lovie Jackson led with eight field goals for 16 points while Ruth Dean and Ruth Deckard contributed solid work for Meadow.
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SUN BOWL ON BORDER CARD? BORDER CARD PROPOSAL DISCUSSED
El Paso December meeting of the Border conference officials opened with talks on a border bowl proposal and a possible Southwest League gridiron classing. Hardin-Simmons University submitted admission forms while spring games faced potential discontinuance and 1929 schedules were to be drawn by coaches. Member colleges include Arizona, Texas College of Mines, University of New Mexico, New Mexico State, Arizona State, and Texas Tech.
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Weekend Ice Hockey Schedule and Port Arthur Remark
Schedule notes for National and International leagues with games across Chicago Toronto Springfield New Haven Philadelphia Pittsburgh Cleveland St Paul Kansas Minneapolis Tulse Detroit New York Philadelphia New Haven Providence Syracuse and Port Arthur high school football twelfth graders were barred from conference play yet Port Arthur still won the district flag in a debated outcome.
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Giants and Packers Clash For Pro Grid Crown At Polo Grounds
Close to 80 000 fans expected as New York Giants meet Green Bay Packers in the National Professional Football final. Gate receipts split 60 40 between clubs. winners to gain about 4000 each. Mara seeks explanation of seat scramble as Ed Deranek and Geil Tsbell headlining a clash of two rugged lines led by Mel Hein.
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College Cagers Triumph Amid Scattered Scores Across Region
Southeast Oklahoma Teathers of Durant fell 51 to 33 to Arkansas Razorbacks while Southern Methodist defeated Texas State 34 to 27 in Dallas. North Texas Teachers beat Texas Christian 42 to 5, with high scorer 17 points. Other regional results include Bethany over Hastings and Monmouth over Polomar, with multiple college games noted.
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South Florida Opens Its New Ice Hockey League
Ral Gables Fla Dec 10 You can drive out Coral Way to the new ice palace and witness the first ice hockey gale in South Florida The Miami Clippers face the Minni Beath Pirates in a Tropical League showdown Also listed are the Gables Seminoles and Havana Tropics with a 48 game season ending April 2 Players wear swimsuits under regulation hockey gear and an underlayer of refrigerating pipes keeps the ice frozen Pirates and Clippers feature players from outside Florida and from nearby states.
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Pros Look to Southwest For Future Grid Stars
New York report on the 1937 college seniors draft in the National Professional Football League. Aldrich of Texas Christian led the first round by the Cardinals who had the first pick, with Pittsburgh, Brooklyn, Philadelphia, and Chicago making key selections. Several notable stars like Heikkinen, Meneko, Bottari, and Wysetki were chosen, while others were passed over. selection signals interest but does not guarantee pro careers.
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Drafted by Pros URICAGY CARDINALS and Bears list
A long, garbled OCR list of drafted players and transfers across multiple teams including Santa Clara, Pittsburgh, Notre Dame, Oklahoma, Baylor, and Brooklyn Bears. The text names many players by surname with colleges and positions, mixed with team headings, indicating a composite draft or roster summary across several franchises. The fragmentary wording obscures clear events or outcomes.
El Chico Rated Best Juvenile by Jockey Club Handicapper
John B Campbell, hand icapper for the Jockey Club, tabbed William Ziegler’s unbeaten El Chico two pounds ahead of rival juveniles for the season’s experimental handicap. El Chico received 126 pounds, with rivals at 124 and others listed among top contenders.
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Baer Avoids Court Appearance With Illness
Former heavyweight champion Baer is confined to his Sacramento home by a nose ailment, delaying a scheduled Supreme Court appearance in a $50,000 damage suit filed by Mrs. William M. Wallicy over a bleacher collapse at the boxing venue. The adjournment came as attorney told Justice Cross he could not attend.
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Gradations Leave Plenty Of Stars In 1939 Backfields
Graduation will strip many 1938 powerhouses, but Notre Dame Fordham Cornell and Villanova will return star backs and linemen. Key seniors depart at Army Pitt and Texas Christian, while Villanova Dartmouth Minnesota and Michigan plan rebuilds around talented sophomores and promising recruits.
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Women golfers crown Krish in weekly San Antonio event
In a muddy OCR read, Mrs A J Krish won a weekly San Antonio Women’s Golf Association event on Saturday. By Friday’s handicap, Brackensirge pair member Mrs Mary Neilson finished runner up with a 103 23 7a while Mrs J Lee Wilson posted a strong showing for low gross.
Boston Red Sox Lead by One Run in 19th Century Data
Chicago dispatch summarizes a 19th century baseball data set showing teams decided by a single run in 157 games, with Boston and New York among leaders in close contests. It mentions percentages and league service bureau figures, noting multiple tight results across teams and dates in 1087 context.
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