Rice Meets Texas In Basketball Showdown
Rice Owls, projected as SW Conference title contenders, open vs Texas Longhorns in Houston with a 57 41 win over Texas Christian. Bob Kinney led Rice with 20 points as Texas and TCU tripped. other games set for the week include Texas A&M at Baylor and Arkansas later in the drive.
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Houston
Rice Owls
Texas Longhorns
Ofis
Texas Christian
Seaxory
Texas
TC. U
Bob Kinney
San Antonio
Owlsith
Bob Grose
Cloee
Ben Abney
Barzan
Sheakerley
Stewbley
Silinaa
Bo Abney
Crone
Tenne
Jack Sisco
Cubs Catchers Sign Young Prospects to Backstop Cubs
The Chicago Cubs signed their young catching prospects Clyde McCullough from Nashville and Bob Collins from Pittsburgh to shore up the position as Gabby Hartnett nears retirement. McCullough, a Kansas City native, joins after time in the Nashville area while Collins, coming from Pittsburgh, played last season with the Cubs’ Los Angeles farm team. The club also added veteran catcher Todd from Brooklyn, but at 34 he is aging out of the long term plan. The aim is to groom a youngster or two to take over behind the plate.
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Seattle
Wesh
Jan
Filegmatic
Freddie Hutchinson
Woo
Detroit Tiger
Igers
Toledo
Madhens
Hutchinson
Lust
Tiger
Detroit
Tigers
Hatch
Burrell
Moses
Greenberg
Gehsinger
Kane
New York
Boston
Ghicago
Clyde McCullough
Bob Collins
McCullough
Kansas City
Nashville, Tenn
Collins
Pittsburgh
Cub
Los Angeles
Cubs
Gabby Hartnett
Gabber
al Todd
Brooklyn
Faurot Given Raise as Missouri Coach
In St Louis on January 6 the Missouri Tigers football coach Den Faurot was offered a one year contract for a raise after leading Missouri to its first Big Six championship. The salary figure was not disclosed though it was reported Faurot earned $6000 last year. Reappointment of staff members Phil Bengston Herb Bunker Chauncey Simpson and John Simmons was approved by the board.
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St, Louis
den Paurot
University of Missouri Tigers
Westeayy Mheetlig Ih
St. Louis
Faurot
Leslie Cowan
Paurot
Phil Bengston
Herb Bunker
Chauncey Simpson
John Simmons
Ice Hockey East and West II Action Across Cities
Scattered schedule results and upcoming games from the East and West divisions list college and professional venues. Teams such as St Louis, Kansas City, Indianapolis, Philadelphia, Providence and New York appear with matchups and dates, while notes reference weekend events and telegraph-like standings.
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East Light Hock
Prova
St. Louis
Minazanche
Kansas City
Pau
Rational Jenoue
Tyiuate
Tenzin
Indianapolis
Philadelphia
Providence
Ersbee
Avian
Sleserand
New Heeler
Yewen
Pierce New President of U S Golf Association
Harold W. Pierce of Boston was elected president of the United States Golf Association at its annual meeting in New York. He will succeed Archie M. Nel d of New York. Pierce has served as chairman of the championship committee and on the executive committee, with vice presidency. New officers include Morton G. Bogue of New York as vice president and George W. Blossom Jr. of Chicago reelected as vice president. The executive committee approved the trial stymie rule and the public links championship, with sectional qualifying. The 240 entrants in the 140 championship dates and sites were announced, along with schedules for open, amateur, women’s, and public links events. Results by the Associated Press are noted for Philadelphia and other cities.
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New York
United States Golf
Harold W. Pierce
Boston
Archie mM. Neld
Pierce
Reid
John Reid
Aniciation
Morton G. Bogue
George W. Blossom Jr
Chicago
Frank M Hardt
Haverford
Jess W. Sweetser
Charles W. Eitterfeld
Montclair
N. J
Frantis D. Onimet
Jobs H. Ballinger
Seattle
Andrew Szwedke
Pittsburgh
Aprtoveg
Canterbury Golf Club
Warrensvile
Winged Foot
Mamaroneck
del Monte
Calif
Recklam
Detroit
Great Britain
St. Paul
St. Andrew's
Hockey Amateurs and Pros Clash Over Montreal Slump
Montreal Canadiens face a painful eight-game skid as both amateur and pro factions clash over salaries and talent. Key players shuffled, including Johnny Gagnon sold to the New York Americans and Paul Haynes retired, while new talent from New Haven is trialed. The scene sets for weekend games with Toronto and Chicago as Rangers seek a seventh straight nonloss against Detroit, and Boston meets New York in a tight chase for second place.
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Montreal Canadiens
New Haven
Toronto
Chicago
Johnny Gagnon
New York Americans
Paul Haynes
Roy Lorrain
Polly Crowin
Fort Hobinson
Rephavemputs
Ganadie¢ng
BU Summerbill
Scorche
Armand ' al’ Mondon
Tenter
Gus Manco
Me Savardeidi
Oneauke
Salarige
Tha
Arthur Tapterze
Suichee Ameour Hockey Association
Ane
Ronditionr
Aialont Lens
Wy Dees Tovng Arotnt
Tedene
Piager
Suvard
Montreal
Maple Leafs Prus
New York Rangers
Detroit Red Wings
Boston Bruins
Red Wings
Americ
Rangers
Vicones
Americans
Boston
Bruins
Riggs Mulloy Tennis Rivals at Dixie Tournament
In Tampa Pauline Belz of Hollywood California won the Hirst women's singles championship 6 4 1 Belz defeated Marie Barnett Andrade of Marin Florida for the title Riggs, top ranked American from Chicago, reached the men s singles semi finals by defeating Hal Surface 6 3 6 0 Gardner Mulloy of Miami also advanced by beating Elwood Coate 6 3 7 5 Grant Jr of Atlanta and Don McNeill of Oklahoma City posed strong opposition as the event neared its semifinals.
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Fla. Dan
Hirst
Pauline Belz
Hollywood
Cali
Belz
Marie Barnett Andrade
Marin
Florida
Chemplao
Ingiyal
Bobby Riggs
America
Chicago
Riggs
Hal Surface
Karnas City
Tolr
Wayne Sabin
U.S. S
Ore
Bran M
Bilay” Grant Jr
Atlanta
Til Henry Prusoff
Seat Grant
Don Mcneill
Oklahoma City
McNeill
Utila
Billy Gilespix
Miami
Growth in American Horse Shows Association Interest
New York January 6 1940 Jal Van Sinderen president of the American Horse Shows Association reported growing interest in showing horses and the association's antivir rus. He noted 187 shows in 1939, up 13 from the prior year, but said the budget remains out of balance. Tentative 1940 dates include the national show at Madison Square Garden New York November 5 13 Fort Riley Kansas May 30 June 4 and St Louis September 13 October 6.
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New York
Venguan van Sinderen
American Horse Shows Association
van Sinderen
Madison Square Garden
Fort Riley
Kan
Unit St
Kern Still Shopping Around at Carnegie Tech
Coach Bil Kern, returning from the West Coast, said he has not decided whether to remain at Carnegie Tech next season. He noted he was considered for the coaching vacancy at West Virginia University or a professional club job, but he had not made up his mind.
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Pilsburgh
West Coast
Bil Kern
Carnegie Tech
West Virginia University
Houston Retains Eight Semester Rule For High School Football
Houston high schools voted to retain the eight semester rule and the 18-year-old rule. This means key Mustang players like Harold Steieridge Ted Scruggs Tom Raub Eugene Williford and Perry Morlton must graduate rather than extending their eligibility. The council also asked the state league to place Houston schools in a district separate from Conroe.
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Houston
Stephen F. Austin High School
Mustangs
Houston Senior High Sehioos Athletic Council
Halston
Harold Steekeridge
Brilliantend
Ted Scruggs
Tom Raub
Eugene Williford
Perry Morlton
Teouncil
Housdon
Conroe
Jameson and Christopher Claim Golf Laurels at Willow Springs
Jameson posted a 62 to lead low gross Friday at the San Antonio Women’s Golf Association event at Willow Springs. Christopher tied for low net with a 74, aided by a 3 handicap deduction, while Mrs. Lee earned the net prize with her 74.
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Jameson
Christopher
San Antonio
Willow Springs
Recreation Department Revives Boxing at Woodlawn Park
The Recreation Department will stage amateur boxing at Woodlawn Lake Gym as part of a community night program on January 26. Director Bill Witt announced a portable ring will be provided and boxing cards distributed. outdoor bouts will follow as weather allows, with no admission charged and emphasis on compliance with department and state boxing rules.
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Parka
Recreation Department
Woodlawn Lake
Bill Witt
Panabeur
Boaers
Jerowd
Witt Hi Iself
State Boxing Commission
Apostoli Triumphs In 12 Round Prize Fight
Fred Apostoli, heavier and slower but more deadly, edged Melio Bettina in a grueling 12 round decision at Madison Square Garden. Bettina suffered a deep lip cut as the bout drew a near even crowd reaction. promoters doubt a rematch with Billy Conn soon.
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Gayle Talbot
New York
Fred! Apostoli
Pugilism
San Princisco
Billy Ones
Crawn Peerie
Ceferina Gatela
Madison Ganare Gardent
Melio Bettina
Beacon
N. C
Fight Results by fencelisted Drews and opponents
A fragmented boxing result list shows several bouts with fighters tied to cities like New York San Francisco Minneapolis and Cleveland. Notable entries include Eddie Crawford versus Weasley Tamey and Mike Gamiere versus Weasley Tamey with various knockouts and decisions.
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Drews
New York
Fred ‘Appaidl
Leak
San Francisio
Melia Batinn
Heavon
N.Y
Sinvensells
Jolany Hanscher
Minneapolis
Eddie Crawford
Ashland
Cleveland
Mike Gamiere
Clevelind
Weasley Tamey
Grmid Rapids
Mich
Bilteburgh
Wary” Bobo
Hart
Wantington
Westh Palm “Leach
Fis
Jismy Shepard
Palalud Hobo
Willams
Alexandria
High Leaguers Propose Changes to Football Rules
An expert committee from 26 states debated proposed revisions to high school football rules after adopting two alterations at their annual meeting. Key changes include removing limits on reentries after a player leaves and permitting a second forward pass on the same down if thrown from behind the scrimmage line. The group also clarified passes into the end zone and reduced the concept of a major incompletion, with penalties assessed from the previous spot on first three downs and a touchback on the fourth down.
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Cricago
Jan
Hig
National Intercollegiate Rules Committee
Bantery
Hon
Thay
Cortlyn and Pryor Draw in El Paso Bout
Middleweight contenders Cortlyn and Pryor fought to a draw in El Paso. Cortlyn opened a gash over Pryor’s eye in the second round and dominated the action for eight rounds with precise lefts. Sebastian Gonzalez of Mexico City stopped Jack Roberts in the fifth of an eight round semi final. Billy Cooper faced Jaime Bancher in Mexico City, with Cooper opening the bout.
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EL Paso
Inn
Dnhy Fryor
Pelts
Pueblo
Gla
Texas
Paul Cortlyn
Jersey City
Corin
Pryor
Gordyn
Sebastian Gonzalex
Mexico City
Jack Roberts
Phoenix
Billy Cooper
Yming Bancher
YMCA Sports Weekend Results Highlight Local Clubs
The article reviews YMCA badminton and swimming events with Javelinas, Coyotes, Bucks, Moose, and Hawks competing. It reports match scores on the tennis-like schedule, a Gala club badminton championship won by Clyborne over Fowler, and doubles by Stewart and Hamilton. Swim derby and later indoor meets are noted, along with league basketball results and upcoming matches between Coyotes, Bucks, Javelinas, and Moose.
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Bud Cleen
Hanare
Coyote
Radevatp
A.B. Hlieroth
bin Clyborne
Paul Fowler
Irvin Stewart
Emily Hamilton
Clybore
Pro Gridders to Try for Greater Spectacles
Columbus Ohio January 6 1940 reports on proposed NFL expansion by the league to attract larger crowds. Senators discuss Boston Chicago St Louis Los Angeles participation and attendance targets aiming for prestige and increased gate receipts. Details note record crowds and pre season totals as the league expands and seeks broader public interest.
Atherton heads Pac Coas t grid reform in 1941 plan
Edwin N. Atherton, former G-Man, was named enforcement chief of the Pacific Coast conference athletic board. The three-year term starts January 1, 1940, with new regulations to curb recruiting abuses, improper financing, and athlete subsidies. The conference also announced a 1941 football schedule including a USC vs Ohio State game at the Los Angeles Coliseum on October 4.
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Los Angeles
Pacire Coast Conference
Edwin N.atherton
Atherton
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Climexet
Mod Dass
Pacific Coast
Southern California Trojans
Los Angels Coliseum
Ohio
Jug McSpaden Still Leading Palip Pine Open
Harold McSpaden of Ariington Mass maintains the lead in the Palip Pine Open golf tourney with a 69 in the second round totaling 148 for 36 holes. T. Myamoto of Japan trails by one stroke, while Larry Montes and Norman Vornida sit tied for fourth with 144 and 146 respectively. final 16 holes scheduled for tomorrow.
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Manila
Harold
Jug" McSpades
Ariington
Mass
McSpadee
T. Myamoto
Japan
Larry Montes
Philippines
Norman Vornida
Australis
Emery
al Zimmerman
Portland
Ore
Sith
Carera Welcomes 11-Pound Baby Boy World Champ Primos
Primo Camera wins praise as the world’s light heavyweight title is noted in a playful birth notice. Mrs. Carera Priday reportedly greets a son weighing eleven pounds, with Umberta as a proposed name for the newborn.
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Carera
Trifste
Primo Camera
Pro Gridders Ready to Go in Postseason Clash
In Los Angeles January 6 7 the Green Bay Packers meet the National League All-Stars at Gilmore Stadium for a second annual postseason game. Curley Lambeau and Steve Owen tout top form as 16 000 seats fill the venue with stars like Parke Hall and Davey O'Brien featured.
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Green Bay Packers
Cdl
Gilmore Stadium
Curley Lame Beau
Packers
Steve Owen
Wits Parke Hall
Davey O'Brien
Frank Filerhork
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Athe Jetes
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