Sugar Bowl Tossup as Aggies Meet Green Wave in New Orleans
Felix McKnight reports New Orleans forecasts clear for Sugar Bowl on New Year’s Day as Texas A&M and Tulane Green Wave prepare for a 70,000 crowd. Injuries, returns, and last-minute drills shape final lineup expectations amid winter weather concerns.
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Homer- Norton
Lowell
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Norton
Ehess
Dawson
Ralph Wenzel
Millard White
Sophimore
Bob Glass
Tulane
Tisal Ty Agpies
Chake
Irkpa Norton
Span-Am Loop Proskes and Mexican American Box Scores
Fragmented OCR shows Span Am League action with teams like Wesley Howe Tenn and Real Side Rockets. unclear results. Mentions include a 4% to 48 score and Woolawa Lake court play. Several player names and teams appear in garbled form, suggesting a multi-game summary from a regional box score page.
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Wesley Howe
Woolawa Lake Court
Fis-Vita Aunit
Rockets
Progrest
Hil Boyc
Trainer Fights Federal Plan As Boxing Debate Rages
Chicago reports Joseph Tunney criticizes a federal boxing commission plan proposed by Rep A J Kemmly arguing federal control is unnecessary He credits state and municipal bodies for improvements like stricter examinations and reduced mismatches while warning federal power could threaten state rights Springfield and Maryville open Rockhurst college invitational basketball with Springfield beating Kansas Wesleyan 21 19 and Maryville topping Kirksville 36 23 as two losers seek consolation honors later tonight
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Chicago
Joseph Tunney
Zlyals
United States
A. J. Kemmly
D- Md
Thi
National Boxing Commission
Tuiner
Sks
Lana Furtder
Anany Otter
Yyrars
Kasas. Org
Kansab City
Springfield
Mary- Vile
Kansas Wesleyan
Mary Ville
Kirksville
Predict Wide Open Game At Miami and Drills End
Missouri and Georgia prepare for the Orange Bowl with fierce drills and competing styles. Faurot’s Tigers, techs and forwards tested in warm weather practice before 38,000 fans, highlighting a high scoring, pass heavy matchup and a potential wide open game.
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Miami
Fla
Missouri
Georgia
Don Faurot
Speed Bill Alexander
Atu
eMexander
Wintertime sports page whiffs a glancing shot
A fragmented holiday sports column catalogs a jumble of names and events from baseball, boxing, football and college bowls. It references Joe DiMaggio, Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Jack Dempsey, Jim Thorpe, and various college bowls, with playful asides and doubtful predictions amid a chaotic, year-end wrap of sports iconography.
Kolloway Sold to Chicago White Sox from Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City announced that 17 Dor Kolloway, second baseman, was sold to the Chicago White Sox for two players and a cash consideration. The deal involves Join Holland and includes Lundrum Shreveport and Tody Rensa from Dallas Steers, with details given by Holland from St Joseph Missouri.
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Dor Kolloway
Chicago Unite Sox
Join Holland
St. Joseph
White Sox
Lundrum
Shreveport
Tody Rensa
Dallas Steers
Kellaway
Montis
Byrnes
Indians
Holland
Landrum
Joe Sports
Hal
Ne Br Slae Monedy
Troljan Cuetfield
Texas Tech Faces Oklahoma City In All College Basket Final
Oklahoma City Dec 26 Texas Tech the defending champion from Texas meets the Hed Raiders in the all college basketball finals after Texas Tech defeated Warrensburg Mules 82 49 30 in the semifinals. The Angels beat the Ackahans 22 to 28 in the other semi. The Angels upset Texas A and Southeastern Oklahoma before ousting Arkansas while Tech defeated Oklahoma and Montana State to reach the final.
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Hed Raiders of Texas
Okina City
Texas Tech
Dark Eye
Warrensburg
Tinals
Angies
Ackahans
Tinal
Ageles
Texas Chaistiqy
Oklahoma
Arkaysos
Content
Montana State
Sinals
Ice Hockey Scores and Schedules From a Tumbling OCR
Fragmented data shows hockey results with New York and Boston scores and a dense odd placement of teletyped matches. The OCR lists multiple scheduled interleague and intercity games including New York Americana versus New York Tranwern and Detroit versus Toronto with various city teams and venues, but many misspellings obscure exact matchups and dates.
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Per Nigict
New York
Mangere
Roston
Lou Omaha
Torgate
Philadelonia
Sproetiet
Paul
Tues
New York Americana
New
Borton
Toronto
Detroit
International-Americay Dearney Indiananolis
Syracuse
Tirrnhty
Cleveland
Ansinetinit
New Traven
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Providengs
Manselaton Wilaitta
Mumrnnnus Karan Cily
Record year for horse race betting and state revenue
The Associated Press reports record total wagering on horse racing in 1939 at tracks nationwide excluding New York, reaching 296,891,035 dollars with California leading handle at 75,871,789. Rhode Island posted the highest daily average, while Illinois stood second in total wagering and Maryland showed the largest state revenue gain.
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Associated Press
Nice
California
Rhode Island
Gua Q
New England Stata
Masechusetts
Michigan
Delaware
Ohio
Louisiana
Massachusetts
Agawant
Betayisc Ib
Illinois
S. Ilinois
Aurora
Maryland
Agaway
Twishole
Arkansas
Kentucky
Oldland
War
Geringy
Tate
New York tracks eyed take on betting profits
Albany reports the Slit Racing Commission recommended a take not to exceed 10 percent on bets under a plan to Replace the old system. A 3 percent state share and 6 percent track share would apply when handle reaches fifty dollars per race, with varying splits for higher ranges as proposed by chairman Swope.
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Albany
N. Y
Slit Racing Commission
New York
Tyeas
Lehman
Herbert Bayard Swops
Spifis
Santa Anita Trials Four Day Week Racing Season Start
Santa Anita opens a four day per week meeting with a 44 day run including charity and state endeavors. Seventeen California bred two year olds vie for a $10,000 mile feature as major rivals Red Chip Big Hen The Fop and Loreby lead a strong field in a crowded holiday opener.
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Santo Anita
Ted -West
California
Amerie
Santa” Anita
Hoarse Racing Board
Santa Anita
Red Cnip
Big Hen
the Fop
Tey Biteep
Gis Dovelas
Attergia
Morritt
Judge
Loreby
Bunton Spark
Miss Yankee
Sun O'Prides
Ebony Knight
Hayling
Grantham
Air Play
Ale Breeze
Nell McCarthy
Cirle Mranch
Rec Chip
Fop
Kayak II
Whtchees
Specify
Pimlico Special Race Plans Set Despite Rain Delays
The Pimlico Special scheduled for Friday November 1, 1840 faces field delays after overnight rain at Tropical Park. Favorites performed, with Holding and Hat Check In among notable winners as riders from New Orleans and New York join the scramble for prize money and a projected feature on the circuit.
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Pimlco
Alfred
Gwenne Venderdill
Maryland
W. T. Brown
Col. E.R Braday
Ejorfila
Bright
Barly
Pace to Defend World Hatweight Title Against Oliveri
Cleveland boxer Georgie Pace will defend his lightweight title in a 15 round bout with Tony Oliveri of San Francisco. Promoter Bob Brickman announced Pace is recognized as champion by the National Boxing Association.
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Olivera
Cleveland
Dee
Georgie Pace
Har
Tony Oliveri
San Francisco
Hero Fourtney
Bob Brickman
Gald Axley- Pace
National Boxing Assetation
Plainview Beaten by Biloxi in Biloxi Tilt
In Biloxi Mississippi Plainview High School football fell 18 to 7 in a tough instrumental game. The Bulldogs of Biloxi pulled ahead late as Plainview rallied with a drive that fell short. Spectators at the Sugar Bowl weekend event saw Biloxi capitalize on drives and defensive stops.
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Miss
Plainwlay Bugh
Texas
New Orleans
Tenner
Permer
Clothiers
Levin
Ahouspik
Pame
Yankees and Rebs In Gridiron Conflict at Montgomery
North versus South gridiron clash in Montgomery features Northwestern and Vanderbilt stars amid sectional rivalry. Coaches Snavely and Waldorf tout teams’ speed and versatility as thousands of fans prepare for the annual North-South venture in the Crambton Bowl era. Rainy arrival weather slows ticket sales. Grand Army and United Confederate Veterans leaders attend as a parade and marching bands highlight the pregame program.
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Methenen
Texas
Prinsioe
Fordham
Furs
Antonio
Rvlerce
Thomason
Montgomery
Ala
Stara
Gary Snavely
Cornell
Lynn Waldorf
Narthweatern
Ray Morrison
Vanderbilt
Josh Cody
Florida
Uevor
Annies
Cramton Bowl
John B. Andrew
Quincy
Ehlof
Grand Army of the
Fragmented Mat Results From Local Meet
Fragmentary OCR notes list limited names and scores from a local meet. Mentions include athletes and times for mat events, with unclear event details and multiple unreadable fragments. Further legible details are needed to compile a precise card.
Baseball 1939 Season Tops Says Ford Frick
Ford Frick surveys the 1939 season centennial in New York, noting the surge in high school and prep programs, renewed youth interest, and strong attendance across Major and minor leagues. He highlights the Yankees' continued excellence and a nationwide revival of baseball heritage amid wartime strains.
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FORD
Frick New York
Furth
World of Tomorrow
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ILISE
Centennia Pictures
Clase, Nécke and
Reck
Thabelacuit
New York Yankees
Ocefsin
Battle of the Beanpoles in Cotton Bowl matchup
Clemson star Batles McFadden and Boston College ace Charles O’Rourke headline the Cotton Bowl clash dubbed the Battle of the Beanpoles. McFadden, a 180 pounder with 6 foot two reach, faces O’Rourke, listed as leaner but explosive, in a matchup highlighted by their passing and kicking skills and the teams’ striving seasons.
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Charles O'Rourke
Clemson
Bostery College
Messia
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O'Rairke
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McFudder
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O'Rourke
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Eagles
Frank Leaby
Boston College
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Erono
Jusa Neely
Walter Cox
Lensy
Aton
Tony Dik
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