Cleveland Pro Gridders To Play Here In San Antonio
The Cleveland Panthers coached by Ken Hauser will visit San Antonio’s Eaglefield gridiron Monday January. An all star local team, likely a mix of civilians and army players, will oppose the Pros. Eddie Vogt, the promoter, said the game has been in the works and a deal was closed in a letter received today. Hauser previously played for the New York Giants in the National Professional League.
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Eighth Corps final ends in 6 6 tie on Tech field
A large crowd watched the Eighth Corps Area championship clash between the Twenty third and Ninth ToFan outfits end in a 6 to 6 tie Sunday afternoon at Technicst. A Wednesday playoff at Tech field starts at 2 30 with a 2 bit admission for all. The Ninth seeks a rematch after leading 6 0 late and the Twenty third rallies for a return tilt. Continued coverage on page 5.
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Army Grid Tourney Nets Large Profit at Tech Field
The Ninth and Twenty-third Infantry teams met at Tech field in a football tournament that drew about 2,272 paid attendees and over 2,500 in park attendance. Tickets priced 25 to 75 cents boosted receipts, with final profits estimated in the several thousand dollars after postgame tallies.
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Tech Loses to California Bears in Panama Bowl Trip
Beresley California. Tech returns through canal after 27 to 8 defeat by California Bears on Saturday. Howard Neblett starred for Tech, while California coach Ingram praised center play. Second half favored the Bears as Tech failed to score after a near touchdown drive. Crowd counted near 8,000 as California paid a heavy guarantee.
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Grange Stars In Final Pro Football Game Victory
Chicago Bears defeated the Portsmouth Spartans 9 to 0 in a limited 80 yard stadium playoff. Red Grange scored the decisive touchdown after a late pass from Bronko Nagurski, securing the 1932 national professional title and prompting Grange to consider retirement after a battered seven year career.
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Root Likely Choice For Yale Coach Job
Yale may appoint Reginald Root, Yale freshman coach and former tackle, as head football coach. Root, 25, has coached under Dr. Marsvin Stevens for two years and previously coached at the University of Mexico Roxbury Taft schools. He played tackle for Yale in 1924 and 1925.
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Wood Victory Second In Row Pasadena Open Champion
Craig Wood won the Pasadena Open with a 278 total six under par, claiming his second straight title and $1,000 prize. Harry Cooper and Eddie Loos tied for second at 282, each earning $500, while Dick Metz finished fourth with $350. The field included Olin Dutra and Leo Diebel tied for fifth at 266, for $276 each. Los Angeles hosts a $5,000Open Golf Tournament next January 6, 7 and 8, funded by local business leaders and the chamber of commerce.
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Catas Clinches Win as Cue Tourney Nears End
In New York Jimmy Catas, from Wilmington, staged a late comeback to defeat Andrew Ponzi in 16 innings, 125 to 16, as the world pocket billiard championship neared its conclusion. The event featured sharp play and notable margins, with Caras narrowly edging Ponzi.
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Sarazen Voted Outstanding Athlete in AP Poll
The Associated Press conducted its second annual nation-wide poll to crown 1992s outstanding American athlete. Gene Sarazen led with golf honors and was followed by Ellsworth Vines and Eddie Tolan as top vote recipients. The voting tallied 297 votes, highlighting track stars, boxing, and other sports.
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Youthful Pros Must Learn Club Making
Dallas December 19 under a plan to be approved by the Texas Professional Golfers Association members at its semi annual meeting Monday night at Lakewood Country Club professional golfers entering the salary paying class would be required to spend three years as apprentices learning club making and golf instructions from experienced professionals Harvey Penici Austin president of the body said Monday more than 25 members were expected to attend the meeting.
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Jadick to defend welter title against Kid Chocolate in Havana
Philadelphia December 19 reports John Jadick world welterweight champion will defend his belt against Kid Chocolate in Havana late in February. Thamnes White Jadick's manager said Sunday.
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Alexander’s Rise to Hitting Honors, A Baseball Romance
Dale Alexander earns the American League batting title with a .367 average, topping Jimmy Foxx and Lou Gehrig in a standout season. The article details Alexander's unlikely comeback from near obscurity, a record year for first basemen, and notable feats including 38 home runs and 161 runs scored. It also notes Foxx’s strong season and other league leaders, finishing with a golf title by George Gores in Phoenix.
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Campbell's New Speed Car Capable of 300 Per Campbell's New Speed Car Capable of 300 Per
Sir Malcolm Campbell seeks to beat his land speed record with a rebuilt Bluebird, now boosted by 1000 horsepower to reportedly exceed 300 mph. British craftsmen modernize the car, adding weight reduction and a redesigned frame for stability at extreme speeds. Campbell declines to set a definite speed, noting safety and aerodynamics as key factors for the attempt.
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Pitt Players On Way West
Pitt to journey west for Rose Bowl clash with Southern California after a 36 man squad depart Pittsburgh. Stops include St Louis and Dallas as the Panthers head to Los Angeles for January 2 game prep. USC drills focus on offense with limited scouting for Pitt’s famed run.
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Prospect Hill Tigers Triumph Over Prospect Hill Collegiates
The Prospect Hill Tigers defeated the Prospect Hill Collegiates help by Dutch Straan leading the offense at Washington Irving Field on Sunday afternoon. L Weimer threw a 35 yard pass to P Jonas for a Tigers score, McDonald blocked a punt and the Tigers recovered for a safety. L Welmer Strawn and Zepeda starred for the winners while F McDonald and A Zepeda stood out for the losers.
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Triplett Wins 200-Lap Auto Race at Legion Ascot
Ernie Triplett battles 15 drivers to win a 200 lap race at Legion Ascot in Los Angeles on December 18. Two early crashes marred the event with Chet Gardner and Al Gordon injured but survived, while Shaw led briefly before collisions altered the field. The winner clocked 1 hour 36 minutes with $545 in earnings.
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Spaulding Backs Florida Loss and Beach Trip
In Daytona Beach on Friday coach Bill Spaulding admitted no excuses for his Uclans brutal 12 to 2 defeat to the University of Florida. He and his players, joined by Joe E. Brown, spent Sunday on the beach. Spaulding said Florida played the better game Saturday and the team will head by train to California.
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Batting Averages Originator John Gruber Dies at 78
John Gruber, 78, originator of keeping batting averages for big league players, died last night. He served as official scorer for the Pittsburgh Pirates for 39 years, shaping decades of sports reporting with his statistical approach.
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