Duke's Hill Resting After Injury Ahead of Rose Bowl
Paradena California December 28 Duke football co captain Dan Tiger Hill suffered an injury while going down under a punt. Duke officials said Hill would rest the rest of the week but be ready for next Monday's Rose Bowl. Hill, a key line strength for the Southern team, has been troubled by injuries in recent seasons.
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Dodgers Hold Line On Van Mungo In 1938
New York December 26 Brooklyn announces Van Lingle Mungo will not be sold or traded as the team projects him to win 20 games next season. Mungo, a fastball pitcher with a volatile temper, has been pursued by many clubs but Brooklyn insists on keeping its ace. Details recount his 1932-1937 record and several temper-related incidents, underscoring his value to the Dodgers amid ongoing trade rumors.
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Aldrich's Illness Threatens TCU Sugar Bowl Bid
Ulger on he puts klin port worth Dec 28 7 The hopes of the T C U Horned Progs for a victory over Carnegie Tech in the Sugar Bowl suffer a blow as El Aldrich star center may be unable to play due to a serious ulcer. He was rushed to a doctor with eye problems and could miss practice and possibly the game. Clarence Lafby Alexander, a 195-pound sophomore, would start at center if Aldrich is out. Carnegie Tech had narrowed odds but remains the underdog to Texas Christian ahead of January 2.
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Sunday School Victories Highlight Local League Basketball
First Congregational edged First Evangelical 38 to 16 after a slow start, with notable late surge by the Congregational team. Woodlawn Methodist defeated Mexican Christian Institute 58 to 32 as Anderson and Crutchfield led the winners. Other listed players include Malmada Warfield 2, Winter 1, and Giraffe Caylor among several in a dense box of names and numbers.
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Henderson 70 coach Detroit Lions appointed by Richards
Elmer Gus Henderson was named the new head coach of the Detroit Lions in the National Pro League succeeding Earl Dutch Clark. The announcement, made by owner George Richards at his Palm Springs home, confirms reports circulating for weeks as plans advance for the all star game in New York.
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Houston Open Golf Set to Start at River Oaks
Dec 28 Houston opens the Texas event as top players from the national circuit warm up on River Oaks fairways. Sam Snead and jug McSpaden share early co-favorite status while stars like Nelson and Metz post near par scores. The pre-amateur event begins with about 100 entrants, the open narrows to 64 after 18 holes Friday.
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Origin of the Peach Name and History
The peach name comes from Latin Malus Persicus and likely from China. It spread to India in ancient times. Its bitter almond poison was removed by Persians through cultivation, turning the fruit into the edible peach. The almond tree still resembles the peach in habit and appearance.
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Purdue versus Razorbacks Sugar Bowl showdown in New Orleans
In New Orleans on December 28 Purdue the Big Ten champion faces Arkansas Tangy Razorbacks the Southwest title holders in a Sugar Bowl test of conference strengths. Purdue may miss center Gene Anderson sidelined by a severe injury while Arkansas relies on its sophomores after last year's title. Funeral services for Anthony Tony Ortell 53 turf handicapper will be held in St Louis Friday morning.
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Ice Hockey Results Night From National League
National League saw Chicago defeat Montreal 4 to 1 while Boston topped Lorento 8 to 2. International-America league had no games. American Association saw Kansas City beat Wichita 2 to 1 in overtime and St Louis down at 7 TONIGHT. National league schedules no games. International-American league shares St Paul at Minneapolis and St Louis at Hargar City. Light Want Ads offer faster tenancy for vacant rooms and properties in Florida.
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Seeded brigade advances to third round in junior indoors
New York December 28 The seed lineup in the national junior indoor tennis championships moved into the third round despite the upset of Melvin Schwartzmann of New York who fell to Philip Moore of Port Washington 1-6 6-1. Other favorites including Bill McGehee of New Orleans and top seed Joey Fishbach won their matches as the field narrowed.
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Pros Force Changes Par 69 Course for Open
In Philadelphia on December 28 1939 the national open may move to a par 69 layout for the first time. Melville Curtis of the Philadelphia Country Club said the par 71 to par 69 change needs USGA approval and centers on two long holes the 479 yard eighth and 480 yard twelfth at Spring Mill.
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Three DiMaggios All Named Paul Revealed
In a San Francisco diary style piece from December 28, the DiMaggio brothers Joe Vince and Dominick are linked by an uncommon fact their middle name is Paul. The report relays interviews about how the name was chosen and notes Vince and Dominick share the same middle name with Joe and mentions possible Giants interest in Dominick.
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St. Marys To Bring Along 500 Rooters
Moraga California December 28. A good portion of the St Marys student body packed its bags for tomorrow's departure with 38 football men for the Dallas Cotton Bowl game against Texas Tech January 2. About 500 Gael rooters, some already on their way, were expected to join the Texas trail. Coach Slip Madigan worked his men vigorously yesterday to shake off holiday lassitude.
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Clipper Smith to Coach Boston College Football
Maurice Clipper Smith and Willa Hoye will sign three year contracts to coach Boston College football, replacing Gil Dubie who resigned after three disappointing years. The Record notes Smith will formalize the deal before week’s end as Boston eyes new leadership.
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Budge Vines match tickets break Madison Square Garden record
New York report shows advance sales for the Kirst Den Budge Elisworkth vines pro tennis night at Madison Square Garden have reached $19,858, a garden tennis record. Promoter Jack Harris notes similar figures earlier for the Vines Perry event, with top price $9.90 versus $1.70 for the next match.
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Hawaii Coach Signs for 20th and 21st Years
Honolulu university officials announce to extend football coach Blum for two more years. He is ending his nineteenth season as head coach.
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