Neely to Discuss Rice Job at Clemson
A Clemson alumnus says Coach Jess Neely planned and might move to Houston for an offer to join Rice University. The alumnus reported a meeting among Clemson supporters urging trustees to support Neely while Neely declined comment. A university official could not confirm details after a Columbia hotel meeting.
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Boxer Lindsay in Critical Condition After Conn Workout
Pittsburgh report says boxer Jim Lindsay remained unconscious after a brain blood clot removal and a later setback forty hours later. He suffered a temple blow during a workout with heavyweight Billy Gonn, a cerebral contusion noted. his wife, a cabaret dancer from New York, rushed to his side.
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Corpus Christi Buccaneers Rout Beeville Five in Close Game
Corpus Christi Buccaneers edged Beeville Trojans 18 to 15 to clinch the slow, hard fought District 26 A clash Friday night. Edwin McKay sparkled Beeville before an appendicitis scare. Hendricks led Corpus Christi with scoring while Jack White paced Beeville with four field goals and a free throw. Beeville B team beat Corpus Christi B 19 to 13 in the prelim.
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Lubbock Grants Pay Raises for Coaches
LUBBOCK Jan 6. Coaches who led Westerners to the state schoolboy football title will return next season with salary increases. G Keyes named head coach and Walker Nichols promoted to coach by the school board. Both actions approved at the meeting. FRAZIER TO MANAGE BEARS SALT LAKE CITY Jan 6. Keith Frazier, noted SF Bears handyman, may become manager of Salt Lake baseball club in the Pacific Coast League as talks proceed with Salt Lake officials.
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Wehrle Leads Open After First Round at LA Country Club
Wilard Wehrle, 25, Chicago native now living in Wisconsin, shot 87 for three under par opening round at the Los Angeles Open on the LA Country Club course. He sits atop a field featuring Byron Nelson, Bud Ward and others, with a strong crowd turnout of about 9000 behind him.
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Cubs Ignore Dizzy Deans Salary Cut and Tooth Theory
Chicago officials dismiss Dizzy Dean’s claim that a wisdom tooth removal will fix his lame pitching arm. Dean’s proposed 1940 salary cut from 20000 to 10000 is noted, but Cubs remain noncommittal about his return and any potential holdout. The scene centers on Dean in Dallas and Cubs’ cautious stance.
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Randolph Auditions Ryder Cup Style Matchup For Hoover Relief
San Antonio golf figure Guy Randolph proposes a Ryder cup like clash between the American team and Gene Sarazen chosen pros as a fundraiser for Finnish war relief. He plans to pitch the idea to Herbert Hoover, hoping a staged event could draw crowds and boost donations.
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Indoor Track Season Opens in New York Meet
Indoor season opens with veterans and several new runners slated to compete at the Thirteenth Regiment Armory in Brooklyn. Glenn Cunningham faces Gene Venzke and Koag John Woodruff in the half mile. Dom Lash leads the two mile. Luigi Beccali challenges him at 1500 meters. Sprint stars include Herb Thompson, Bob Rodenkirchen, Eulace Peacock, and Thomas Tagg, with standout freshmen Leslie MacMitchell, Johnny Quigley, and Jill Kehoe also listed among entrants.
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Holke to Manage San Antonio Missions Rumor
Sporting News predicts Walter Holke may take the San Antonio Missions helm depending on the Browns Toledo tie up and Zack Taylor moving to Toledo. Changes to automatic walks and possibly an automatic home run rule are urged to speed the game ahead of next season.
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Tennessee coach Still Like Lows Foster in Win or Lose
The Tennessean recounts Foster speaking on Tennessee football, defending his team amid penalties and tempers after a tough game. He cites 600 smokers on the Volunteers bench, notes fans’ blame on tempers, and insists Neyland’s squad remains the best despite the loss and distractions.
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New Mexico Aggies Lose on Eve of Tour
New Mexico Aggies depart for a barnstorming trip after a 52 49 defeat by Arizona University. The loss ends the Border Conference champions 24 game win streak. Upcoming games include Temple University in Philadelphia Long Island University in New York and Bradley Tech in Peoria.
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High Coaches Meet Friday in Athens Texas
The Texas High School Football Coaches association will meet Friday to discuss the 18-year rule of the interscholastic Hague and poll Texas coaches on its acceptance. The executive committee will also select coaches for the annual event at Trefeul Park and determine a site and time for the affair.
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Bobcats Again Triumph in Moonglow League Play
In Friday action the Bobcats defeated Rivas’ five 24 to 18 and the Valou Quint beat Chapala 4 to 18. Lineups feature Rivas Navarro and Rios R forwards with Gavezos cotter, plus Guruz, Rios 10, Aturtines Ad, and Gonzales 8 among others. Later notes compare Friday results to a Saturday win against St Mary’s 49-39, with overtime drama and key performances by Lomas and others.
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SantA Anita Stakes Draws 18 Entries Amid Busy Card
The Santa Anita card drew 18 entries including Valdian Star Valdian Cold Sir Jeffrey Ariel Time Polymeliar San Altesse Orenca Brother Higher Certainty Son O'War and Big Ben Red Chip. Red Chip top weighted with Camp Verde in the California Breeders stakes returns as a strong contender ahead of the Santa Maria while Benwos disappointment lingers from last week.
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College Basketball Scores From Various Colleges and Teams
A scanned compilation lists numerous college basketball results with teams such as Colorado State, Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska Wesleyan, and others. The mixed entries show scores for men’s games, including notable matchups and conference play across multiple states and institutions.
Schreiner and Pirates Meet Kerrville
Schreiner Institute opens its 1940 basketball campaign in Georgetown facing Southwestern University. The Mountaineers bring two wins from a double-header at Ler Junior College. After Georgetown the Cadets visit Seguin Lutheran College next Wednesday, then host the San Angelo Rams on January 12 and 13 in Kerrville.
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Defeated Vals Get Victory Welcome Home
Knoxville crowds greeted Tennessee players with mixed cheers after their Rose Bowl loss to Southern California. The returning team faced a housing hurricane and a warm but bittersweet welcome from townsfolk and the band that did not travel to Pasadena.
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Inaugural Handicap at Hialeah Weekend Event
Nominations total 28 for Hialeah Inaugural Handicap to be run Wednesday as part of a 41 day meeting. Widener’s 7 year old French thoroughbred is among top contenders. race marks 12th Inaugural and kicks off stakes season with $50,000 added Widener.
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Peacock Weekly Coach Dick Weekly at Baylor Enrols Air Corps
Dick Weekly, new head coach at Peacock Military Academy, follows Dick Vitek’s resignation to join the Air Corps Training detachment at Love Field Dallas. In his second Peacock season, Villeta faltered in the football event, amid roster changes and adoption of new training plans.
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Machine Gun Nets Racket Claim Recalled at Wimbledon
Fragmentary report from Tampa in January notes tension over a supposed racket involving a young British tennis player at Wimbledon. The piece mentions inquiry into cheating claims and references Bon Badge, Towbaye, and Hare in a two-point near miss, all within an unclear context of a supposed scheme and assignment.
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