Growth of Pro Football Tops 1937 Trends in Gould Review
Alan Gould surveys 1937 in professional football as the standout trend, noting rising popularity, higher gate receipts, and a defensive emphasis in line play. He cites widespread expert consensus, with football outpacing other sports in headlines and public interest.
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New York
Pames
Saniny Batleh
Washington Redskins
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Anu Associated Press
Dive
Cobrese
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Une
Thale
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Poltex Signal
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Glenn Morris
Sabiny Biugh
Texas Christian
Eleanor Holm Jarrett
Reuumn
Aba
California Guarantees Chapman Returns to Bears Practice
California Bears coach Stub Allison said Sam Chapman, an All-America halfback, will be back at light workouts by week’s end and in shape for the Rose Bowl game. Chapman recovered from stitches and indirect pain, returning to practice with tight workouts planned. Alabama supporters note Chapman as a key figure for the January 1 clash with the Crimson Tide.
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Stub Allison
California Bears
Sai Inday
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Alabama
Beant Vie
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Fragmentary OCR style note lists numerous improper nouns and garbled terms such as MOSWAY, COHEN, Lapowhyyit, Katiiistis, Wyecee, Dampinuru, Bop seaner, Aubatitulen, Fatausis, Havin, Deland, Tawar, Binghant, Cece, Mallon, Retina, Deimacea, Womtlaned, Mario Biannaan, Lattanar, Pawnee, Alta, Hfinlala, Yama, Mitel, Htibake, tonnken. No coherent event or report evident.
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Deland
Sunday Schools and City Listings Highlight Local Events
A jumble of names, times, and places outlines Sunday school schedules and community activities across multiple venues. The notice references dates, organizers, and attendees such as Calhoun, Merchant, Grimes, Janney, and Fisher, with events throughout the afternoon and evening, including meetings at 3 p.m. and various rooms and halls.
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Waranka
Galtarilin
Gallarly
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Alayna
Tipnhos
Beri
Janney Sheplivern
Wandiawn
Dave le Guseri
Trhisiysonth
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Imran
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Fisher
Walla
Woatmington
Trish Teney
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Avdildals
Banting
Tommin
Nathan Malin Named on Trapeze Card Sparked by News
New York reports Nathan Malin, prizefighter, listed for a February 23 heavyweight bout in a trapeze act program. Davis J Walsh notes the spot in Washington dispatch, detailing alleged plan for a leap or display on card night.
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Nathan
Davis J. Walsh
New York
Jule Nour
Nathan Malin
Heffelfinger Reaches Seventieth Birthday in Minnesota
In Minneapolis a party celebrated Heffelfinger's 70th birthday with a reception and guests. The piece links Heffelfinger to a storied past in amateur sports and notes his enduring prominence in athletics culture. It mentions other local figures and a sense of regional pride surrounding his legacy.
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Minneapolis
Dee
RMA
Walter O'Purlge
Heffelliger
Ynne
Alabama University Arrives in San Antonio for Practice
The University of Alabama football party travels from the South to Eagle Field en route to the January 1 coast trip. Head coach Frank Thomas guides players and staff, with several hundred fans observing. The group includes 10 newspapermen and 65 men total, among them coaches, officials, and physicians. The team trains at Eagle Field after arriving in Pasadena, with workouts behind locked gates despite railroad officials denying a sightseeing plan.
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Alops
San Antonio
Alpe Seres
Primiena
Cal
Frank Thomas
Southern Pacific
Eaglefield
Soan
Veilroad
Claud Bellum
Athletis Digestor
Permissio
Eagle Field
Alamada
Stnp
Pacific Coast
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Richard C. Poster
George B. Denny
Jeff Coleman
Ralph Adams
J. J. Doster
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Henry DB. Foster
Dniversity Board of Trustees
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Hank Crisp
Red Drew
Paul Barnum
Happy Campbell
Bear Bryant
Danforth
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Zipp Newman
Birmingham News
Bob Phillips
Birmingham Age-Herald
Jon Pulman
Birmingham Post
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Montgomery Animal
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Nashville Barmet
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University
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Tus- Lamosa News
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Garey Cox
Jack Mashtalf
George Averitle
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Jess Poshee
Jake Redden
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Jee Kilgrow
Her
Ky Moseley
Shirlie Boswell
Sandy Enark
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Gracge ‘Zivich
Bud Waktes
Ruddy Beard
Bul Stemont
Fullhicks
Charles
Holn
Jolvety Roberts
Pig Davis
Dal Wicke
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Leroy Monsky
Lew
Duncan Drops Loop Leaders in Brackenridge Victory
Duncan’s cage crew edged into the cellar spot with Tuesday Kind leading the way in a Brackenridge league game. Sablazs crushed Sugar Bowl 98 33 as Duncan tied for first. Obrintl and Devile tied for individual scoring lead with 14 points each amid a double header shuffle.
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Texas Tennis Rankings Highlight State Stars in 1938
Dr. Daniel A. Penick of the Texas Tennis Association released the 1938 rankings based on the Southwestern Sports magazine. The San Antonio tournament and listed players dominated many divisions, with several noted winers from San Antonio and Houston not included due to nonparticipation in the state event.
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Daniel A. Penick
University of Tonge
Texas Tennis Association
Texas
Southwestern Sports
San Antoine
Penick
Kaninalk
Jake
Victor Hess
Eunice Dean
San Antonio
Colutha Hedrick
Uvaldy
Arion
O'Brien
Hesston
San Antonia
Campbell and Younn
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Janu Trews
Vestae
Pearsall
Ani Dano
Amt Karcher
Houston
Morne Nutays
Galveston
Rui Hordby
J. Debbs
Hourtal
Tysoh Terel
Jhne
Brown
Bonvy Corte
Taunton
Heuben
Bizkina
Earle Pass
Letty
Wway
Sit
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Canehhe Laxson
Wacg
Harry Hiew
Alyane
Vidtornda
Zneny
Max Sehmeting to Fight Next American Bout in March
New York dispatch reports Max Sehmeting set for a March bout at Wrigley Del. Jos Angéles, facing Saw Nova and Steve Duras, with Mike Jacobs involved in promotion. Local notes question taxes and logistics, while San Antonio teams receive praise for sportsmanship. Canyon High coach Emi Hutte resigns to coach at Claradon.
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Pat R
New York
ITNS
Max Sehmeting
Wrigley del
Jos Angéles
Saw Nova
Steve Duras
Mmmy Adamle
Ane
Hatfmean
Max Baer
Doe
Yussell" Jacobs
Belimoling
Hornitn
Joe
Uncle Sam
Max
Europe
Mike Jacoba
Chicago
J. Tuiner
Jilluota Boxing Commission
Wah
Ike
Kiger
San Antonio High Schools Question State Football Champions
A querulous plea questions why San Antonio high schools rarely win state championships while Houston Dallas and Fort Worth shine. The Lanier football dinner praises the Spurs like teams and quotes principals and coaches on the value and behavior of champion squads and the elusive crown.
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Mnab Natuce
Ntlirinis
al San Antonio Rehnols
San Antonio
Claud Kellam
Schonlmen
Lafer
Beery
Antonio
Houston
Dallas
Fort Worth
San Antohis
Los Angeles Kooks Close Los Angeles Bookmaking Nets
Los Angeles reports shuttered bookmaking shops as they claim compliance with the law amid no California track races. The piece lists numerous names and placements from San Antonio and San Antonio schools in various listed events and results.
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California
Yantis Watstline Officialing Four Fast Games
Buster Yantis, a Sal Antonio heavyweight sports official, stood about 220 pounds and aged in the teens. He officiated four basketball games and several football games from Monday through Wednesday, reportedly not losing an ounce.
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Buster Yantis
Sal Anstonio
Mandy
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