Baugh Named Year's Top Grid Star After Pro Win
Cager Bob Considine reports on Sammy Baugh leading Washington Redskins to a 28-21 victory over the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field in the national professional football championship. Baugh shone in near zero conditions, throwing three of four touchdown drives and guiding his team to the title with 254 passing yards and key plays. The win capped a season that featured a standout performance under extreme weather, underscoring Baugh's status among the era's great players.
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San Antonio basketball opens with seven games on slate
Three major city leagues kick off Monday night as seven games inked for opening night. Bruckeneldge Commercial league features John Kramer’s Gugibaw. Jefferson court hosts Sunday School League triple header headlined by the Trinity artists and Woodlaws Methodist groups. Admission 25 cents, ladies free.
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East Texas Baseball League Raises Pay and Draft Rules
Kilgore Texas December election sets monthly pay rise from 1200 to 1500 for next season and caps rosters at three class men and thirteen rookies per club. Season opener planned April 20 or 21, closing August 3. Harry Paulkener assigned schedule creation for 1838. Officers to be elected. Denver basketball players head for Honolulu and Hawaii trips after rout in Los Angeles.
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Gridiron Spotlight: Conroe Ace Leads 125-Lb Contingent
Conroe’s 125-pound ace known as Powder Harrell headlines a regional gridiron showcase as Lone Star fans await a semi final clash. The article notes small-school power with Harrell and teammates averaging about 143 pounds in a bid to reach a state title, with Wild Horses facing rival groups and a looming Christmas Day tune. The piece also highlights Longview’s victory over Temple and Wichita Falls’ slim win to stay alive, along with Robstown’s 47-7 quarterfinal rout and other playoff momentum as finals approach.
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Par-Smashing 65 Leads at Miami in Golf Round
Simmy Thomson of Le Shawnee leads after a 65 at the Miami-Bilmnore apc event. Johnny Revolta and Dick Metz chase, with Samuel Snead and Shigein San in close pursuit as the field buckles for the final rounds. The Clover Weld Mivks hosts the Southern California open with medal rounds and a purse of $1000.
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Thomas Tries His Luck With Mighty Maxie Fight Night Hype
New York story from December describes a Schmeling Louis rematch buildup and a separate claim of a Max Schmeling comeback under hype. It portrays Thomas as a brash challenger and notes public interest, potential gate, and betting activity around the event.
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Mighty Maxie
Clever Buildup Steers Hooters Off Thomas Bout
New York report on the planned heavyweight bout between Max Schmeling and Harry Thomas. The article discusses built up hype around the unknown challenger, defenses of Thomas, and comparisons to past fighters, noting Schmeling’s past plans, media framing, and public interest in the clash.
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Louis Would Fight, Even in Germany
NEW YORK December 13 Joe Louis arrived in town to attend the Schmeling Thomas fight at Madison Square Garden and said he would fight Schmeling anywhere in the world even Germany He added he wants to train to drop weight and be quicker for a rematch He backed Schmeling to beat Thomas and predicted Schmeling would win both fights noting Thomas is a powerful hitter with both hands and Louis aims for another shot at Schmeling
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Corpus Christi Hs seeks new coach after Berry resignation
Corpus Christi High School searched today for a new head coach to replace Hammond Berry who resigned. Henry, promoted from assistant after Bobby Cannon’s departure, will leave on due date though no reason was given.
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How They Compare
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Western Three Eye Merger Proposal Discussed
A Des Moines report notes a failed motion to disband the Western league after a meeting in January with Three Eye officials to discuss a merger of the two circuits. Davenport and Des Moines are listed as sites, with opposition from Des Moles and Sioux City and a president stating dissolution requires unanimous approval.
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Tom Fairweather
Five Players to San Diego Padres in 1938 Pact
San Diego, December reports owner Bul Lane plans at least five new Padres names for the 1938 Pacific Coast League season. Signed were outfielder Spencer Harris from Minneapolis, third baseman Johnny Williams from Wenatchee, second baseman Al Niemeg from the Lite Rock region, and outfielder Dominic Jallesmure from Boston Red Sox. Other details remain to be announced.
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