Chicago to End Football as College Moves Away From Gridiron
New York dispatch reports the University of Chicago will drop football, arguing the sport harms students and undermines academics. The piece critiques amateurism, notes broader concerns about athletic emphasis, and contrasts with other sports and professional tennis trends of the era.
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Bob Considine
New York
Ie University of Chicago
Ble Ten
Ontongo
Tobey
Ike
Chicago
Santa Clara Broncos win sixth straight in rough conference night
Santa Clara, led by Bruce Hate and Kim JAle kent, defeated Lagaile 64 to 24 in the feature game at Convention Hall before 4000 fans. Temple upset Oklahoma 42 to 36 in the nest game.
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Paw
Lenra
Bee
Bruce Hate
Kim Jalekent
Santa Clara
Broncos
Pasket
Ennie
Lagaile
Temple
Oklahoma
LIU USC Tilt Spotlighted In Madison Square Garden Showdown
New York dispatch notes a high profile doubleheader at Madison Square Garden headlined by the USC Long Beach or USC-Loyola matchup amid 42 straight wins by the Trojans and Ralph Vaughn’s 39 point coast scoring burst. Manhattan U joins Texas in a top east coast showcase as Bobby Moore leads the Longhorns against the Jaspers.
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New York
Dee
Madison, Square Garden
iGarden
De,Paul
Purdue
Notre Dame
Texas University Longhorns
Manhattan
Staub
Bill Dineen Hart in Syracuse Wreck
Bill Dineen Hart 63 former major league baseball umpire was wounded in a Christmas morning series of auto accidents in the Syracuse area during the first major snowstorm. He was struck while crossing a street and at hospital with a severe right kermin ity and multiple facial lacerations, facing Christmas and perhaps New Year’s.
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Byracube
Bill Dineen
Orange a Day Keeps the Vet Away Trainer Says
Orlando trainer Dee Fin Johnny Stewart advocates citrus in horse diets, arguing orange juice and peel supply minerals to build muscle and bone. He notes Orange Blossom stables rely on citrus feeds for stamina and strength, citing Night Flower and El Chico as examples of improved performance and safety.
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Fin
Dee
Doctor
Johnny Stewart
Btewart
Nla
Stewart
Simmer
Royal Entertaner
Orange Biossom
Night Flower
Fir City Stables
Elheron
N. J
el Chico
Louis Voted Boxer of Year by Ring Magazine
New York December 25 1999 ringside report names Joe Louis as Fighter of the Year in Ring Magazine year end rankings. Heavyweight champion Louis edged rival for top honor while lightweight honors go to Conn from Pittsburgh. The article lists Tony Galento Bob Pastor Ceferlia Garde Henry Armstrong Lou Ambers Pat Comtekey Al Kastak and Simon Chaves among contenders.
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New York
Joe Lous
Ring Egestas
Premier Boxing Publicaton
Big Conn
Pittsburgh Jaddies
Field Goal Secures Health Bowl for Garfield in Miami
Garfield High School edges Miami High 1613 on Benny Bebula 22 yard field goal in the third period. Eldredge's 78 yard TD helps Miami stay close as Garfield dominates offensively with 202 rushing yards. Spectators exceed 31,000 as Orange Bowl teams clash. Proceeds aid Infantile Paralysis fund.
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Miamt
Fla
Benny Bebula
Garfield
N. J
Miami High
Miami
David Eldredge
Teo
JS U
Banula
Miasouri
Georgia Tech
Birhday
Hatelni Infantile Paralysis Fund
Tyswle Versua Eldredge
Tistenui
Bavula
Babula
John ‘Grembacher
Batute Wen
Minnit
Eldredge
Minmt
Bucket Barnes
Eliinn
Neones
OBrien All Star Team Defeats Texas Gridders 12–70
Davey OBrien led an all star lineup of former Texas Christian players to a 70 to 12 charity football victory over ex-Texas schools. Highlights include Brando scoring early, Hell returning a pass for six, Akin setting up a late score, and Vickers catching a TD for Rice.
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Wortit
U— Ll
Davey O'Brien
Texas Christian
Texas
Davey
Bob Brando
Rice
Johnny Hell
B.C. U
Billy Patterson
Leonard Akin
Baylor
Fouth
O'Brien
Akin
Pateternon
Red Vickers
Tevas
Wesleyan
North Texas
Hubbell Seeks Strong Pitching Season in 1940
Port Worth story notes Carl Hubbell optimistic on a comeback for the Giants in 1940. He cites arm troubles last season, predicts 16 to 18 wins if condition improves, and discusses rotation gaps and possible additions. Hubbell hopes the meeting in Cincinnati addresses pitching needs.
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Dave Park
Port Worth
Carl Hurtell
Kellogg to Be Ready for Aggies in Bowl
New Orleans Dec 23 Ins Tulane star Bob Kellogg practiced in uniform after a leg injury at a Christmas day workout and appeared ready for the Sugar Bowl clash with Texas A&M. Teammate Bob Glass did not suit up, still limping, but expected to be ready for the visitors.
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New Orleans
Bob Kellogg
Tulane Greenes
Texas A
Tulane Stadium
Kellogg
Bob Glass
Glass
Meyer Seeks Rule Change At National Coaches Meeting
Coach Dutatt Meyer and Athletic Director Howard Grubbs of T C U travel to Los Angeles for the National Coaches association meeting. Meyer, on the rules committee, advocates abolishing the rule penalizing a punt return foul. Two Frog quarterbacks face knee operations this season, Kyle Gillespie to be operated on today in Paris and Glenn Cowart to have surgery in Dallas on Thursday.
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Port Worth
Nec
Dutatt Meyer
Howard Grubbs
T. C. U. Jeft
National Coaches’ Association
Los Angeles
Mula
Xing
Kyle Gillespie
Paris
Glenn
Rusty” Cowart
Dallas
Dallasi
Ice Hockey DAST NIGHTS MOGKHY RESULTS
Ice hockey roundup reports several scores from international and American leagues. Notable results include New York 5, Toronto 4. Detroit 3, Montreal 1. Boston 4, Philadelphia 3. Providence 3, Springfield 10. Indianapolis 5, Cleveland 2. National and interleague play listed with teams and scores.
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Retort Weamiie
New York
Poronto
Bosian
Chicken A
Detroit
Montreat
Amerenershoy Acu
Philadelphia
Providence
Springfield
New Waven
Indianapolis
Clovateast
American Association
Louis
Bi. Paul
Nationa Tcheins
Armstrong to fight Ghnouly in January title bout
St Louis December 26 Henry Armstrong will defend his welterweight world title against Joe Ghnouly in a 15 round bout January 4 promoter Yom Packs announced. Both fighters are St Louis natives with Armstrong recently in Los Angeles and Ghnouly noted for a single knockout in a ten year career.
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ST. Louis
Henry Armstrong
Utie
Joe Ghnouly
Yom Packs
Sugar Bowl athletics festival opens with Kentucky vs Oklahoma State
New Orleans December 21 The Sugar Bowl festival of athletics opens Wednesday night with a basketball game between the University of Kentucky and Oklahoma State University. Other events include tennis boxing rowing and track leading to the football game between Tulane and Texas A&M. Kentucky boasts 145 wins and 3 losses last nine seasons and eight conference titles. Ohio State, nine Big Ten titles, has 124 wins 54 losses in 17 years with titles in 1925 1934 1933 and 1935. In Sugar Bowl basketball Louisville State lost 62 47 to Pittsburgh, and Arkansas beat Tennessee 35 29. 1937 Arkansas beat Tennessee 35 20. last year Purdue defeated Arkansas 61 1. Don Lash Glenn Cunningham Archie Ban Romant and Lou Zamperini are noted athletes attending. Bobby Riggs and Charley Hare enter the tennis tournament. boxing Friday features a Philadelphia team against New Orleans climbers. The six year old program remains strong.
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New Orleans
Will
University of Kentucky
Onis State University
Sachin
Tulane University
Texas A. Fnd Mart
Kentucky
Confersnee Chamapion
Tennessee
Purdue
Arkansas
Don Lash
Indiana Allarance
Roy Tre
Stnday
Glenn Cunningham
Archie Ban Romant
Low Zamperini
Riggs
Hare
Bobby Riggs
America
Charley Hare
Engnds
Yankees Open 193? Spring Schedule With Card Glove
New York Yankees plan 35 spring exhibition games ahead of their title defense. The world champions start with two games against the St Louis Cardinals at St Petersburg and finish with seven against the Brooklyn Dodgers, the last three at Ebbets Field. The schedule includes games in Tampa Clearwater New Orleans Houston and several cities, with dates listed through mid April.
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New York
New York Yankees
Edward G. Tarrow
St. Louis Cardinals
St. Petersburg
Via
Yankeeraining
Mareh
Brooklyn Dodgers
Ebbets
Saline Hassees
Wallaliessee
Fly
New Orcas
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Houston
Anrit
San Antonio
Sant Antonio
Dallas
Oklahoma City
Tulsa
Little Rock
Little Toth
Memphis
Oreit
Brooklyn
Owensboro
Sky
Ashland
Lynchburg
Ways
Ebbetsfield
New Orleans Century Showcases Mardleres 95 Attraction
Hotel managers say the timber of folk here would draw crowds for what could be the largest Mardleres exhibit yet. Officials project a historic, high profile event with top attractions and notable elaborations.
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New Orleans
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