Rose Bowl writers bow to modesty after USC win
A crowd of California sports writers, including Mark Kelly of the Los Angeles Examiner, downplay the Rose Bowl victory by Southern California. They resist sensationalism, instead ranking top national football teams with cautious, restrained analyses. The list names Texas Christian, Tennessee, USC, Notre Dame, and Duke in varying order.
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California
Southern California
Golden State
Mark Kelly
Los Angeles
Los Angeles Examiner
Gladys
Texas Christian
Tennessee
Notre Dame
Duke
Waites
San Francisco
Ciit
Duke Wold
Trojan
Imu
Alabama
Trojans stumble in critical clash with Dukes at Pasadena
Recap of a rough college football tilt where USC Trojans faltered against Duke in a publicity filled battle. Highlights note poor running game, erratic passing, and punting as Duke bottled up the Trojans while Tipton's kicks carried Duke to a tense, midseason form showing.
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Trey
Trojans
Bay
Erik Lansdell
Anderson
Duke
Dukes
Danforth Praises Duke Rivalry and Southern View of Usc
Ed Danforth, sports editor of the Atlanta Georgian, back from California, critiques USC and Tennessee. He doubts USC’s strength, lauds Trojan hype but calls them undeveloped, and says Tennessee would likely beat USC with Neyland and Alexander in key roles. He notes Duke’s near miss and Alabama’s defeat impact.
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Danforth
Tennessee
Duke
Ed Danforth
Atlanta Georgian
California
Solid South
Kelly
U.S. C
Old Darferth
Cole
Alabama
Tennesser
Texan Holds DuiAoke Lead In Los Angeles Opal Golf
Houston amateur Younes Jimmy Bemaref entered the final 18 holes with a five stroke lead in the Los Angeles Opel golf event. Demaret trailed at 208 after 54 holes as contenders including Thomson Pry Little and Harrison chased. Amateurs Pinlay and Dawson led a group of six chasing a hoped for richer purse beyond the $5000 guaranteed.
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Los Angeles
Younes
Jimmy Bemaref
Houston
Demaret
Trout
Harald
Jug
McSpaden
Boston
BE. J. Dutch
Harrison
Chicago
Jimmy Thewsen
Shawnere
Delaware
Thomson
Jimmy Thomson
Mary Pry
Oakland
Calif
Lawson Little
Herey Cowper
Barvin Stahl
Horton Smith
Timaret
Wic
Mayers
Synles
Phil Pinlay
Johnny Dawson
Polo Re-set On Wednesday In San Antonio Tourney
Weather delays push back opening Lucchese Cup polo round to Wednesday with Llano Raiders facing San Antonio Palo at Brackenridge Park. Rain likely forces further postponement. San Angela Shamrocks moved to Friday if games go ahead. Championship remains contingent on sunshine and courts.
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Bon Antonio
Brackenridge
Park
Cecil J Smith
Llano Raiders
San Antonio Palo
Heame
San Angela Shamrocks
Itill
Ohio Man Heads Trotting Group In Merger
G W Rittenour of Piketon Ohio was named president of the new United States Trotting Association after the merger of the United and National Trotting Associations and the American Trotting Register Association. He had previously served as president of the United Association.
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Ohio
New Trotting
Columbus
G. W. Rittenour
Piketon
New
United States ‘Trotting Association
United and National
American Trotting Register Association
Ridenour
United Association
Lone Star Derby Hopes Rise In Denton Cage Slate
Denton hosts two Lone Star conference games as North Texas Eagles face East Texas Lions and Southwest Texas Bobcats clash with Stephen F. Austin. Preseason cage marathon murky with betting chatter and hopes center on undefeated Amine. Milky Way Farm stars like Dinner Date and Sports Writer’s pick bear strong expectations for a Derby season push.
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Denton
North Texas
Eagles
East Texas Lions
SouthWest
Texas Bobcats
Stephen Austin Mnberjacks
Nacograches
Huntsville
Botcats
Sam Houston Bearkats
Annie Cage
T de Amine
Elvane
Bear- Kals
Maabenivekh
Rot
Bulaski
Tan
Kentucky
Chi
Ethel V
Roy Waldron
San Marcos Quint Opens League Play Chronicle
San Marcos Quint opens league play with a murky schedule and mismatched details. The report mentions Texas Teachers Balreats, Journey in Nacoy, and Austin Lumberjacks facing Houston Bearkata in nearby towns, but exact dates and venues are unclear.
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San Marcos Quint
San Mabe
Texas
Nacoy
Flouhes
Austin
Houston
Munteville
American Pro Loop Revived in New Pro Football Plan
Pittsburgh January meeting launches bid to revive the American Professional Football League. Jack McBride leads talks with five title holders to field teams in 1938 with divisions for eastern cities including Boston New York Providence and western entries possibly Los Angeles and Chicago. Marshall Goldberg of Pitt drew interest as a drawing card while Goldberg weighed offers and a Chicago Cardinals draft.
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Pittsburgh
Jack McBride
New York Yankee
McBride
Marshall
Bigelo
Pitt
Goldberg
Yankee Stadium
Chicago Cardinals
Joop
Deldberg
Charley Biddrell
Carolinal
Chicago
Providence
Boston
New York
Buffalo
Newark
Atlantic City
Cincnnati
Kansas City
St. Louis
Louisville
Nashville
Los Angeles
St Marys triumphs 87 to 28 in parish league game
St Marys routed St Henrys 87 to 28 at Central Catholic gym in the parish league. Notable scorers included J Marty Lackey and Rosie Vornahl on the St Marys tour, while St Henrys led by seven point standouts with key contributions from other players.
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St. Meare's
Sacred Rt Tame Wat
St Henry's
St Mary's
St. Mary's
Rosie Vornahl
Herman Richter
St. Mary's University
J. Marty and
Lackey
St. Henry's
Aulero
Wilford Moore
St Mary's L. Mark's
Lady of Guadaluse Boys
St. Francis
Puinta
Andy Obricol
St Francis
Sarin
Kari Hatons
Maris Caryala
Rice Owls and Rattlers to Play Here
Rice Institute Owls, rising co leaders of the Southwest Conference, will host St. Mary’s University for a Thursday night basketball clash in the university gym. Arrangements were set, with Rice coach Gaylord Janson issuing the challenge and Mose Simens of St. Mary’s accepting. The article notes Rice’s breakout prospects led by guard Frank Carswell and highlights a tight conference race, with SMU and Texas among contenders and Arkansas struggling after a poor showing against SMU.
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University of ‘Texas Longhers
M. Uy
Mary's University
Gaylord Janson
Rice
Awa Dy
Mose Simens
St. Mary's
Dave Park
Dallas
Jan
Yale
Atkmnisis
Wiel
Southern Methodist
Texas
Baylor
Alding
Owls
Frank Carswell
Carswell
RAM
CY Cve Lopman
University of Kansas
John Tarleton
Arkansas
Southern
Parkers
Rassling Show Promises Big Night at Walkathon Arena
Wrestling promoter Harry Coffman stacks Werkeday card with George Zaharias versus Juan Humberto as main event. Fans expect Hal Rumberg versus Swenson in the semi final to steal the show, with Swenson boasting of a recent win over Lou Plummer and a reputation as a tough, loud-pyrotechnics act. The Purple Fissh meets John Katan, the Canadian champ, in a featured bout.
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George Zaharias
Juan Humberto
Harry Coffman
Walkathon
Arena
Weason
Hal Rumberg
Swenson
Lou Plummer
Sands
Rumberg
John Katan
Arm strong in Poor Shape as Welterweight Fight Looms
Reported sharp odds shifts surround Terence Armstrong as he prepares to defend his welterweight crown against Baby Arizmendi. California officials consider a 10 round title bout while training notes suggest mixed condition rumors and readiness for a tougher challenge than prior meetings.
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Los Angeles
Tenry Armstrong
Arizmendi
Homicide Hank
Yalk Boxing Board
Armtrong
California Athletic Commission
Olympic Auditorium
Armstrong
Uoth
Henry
Eddie Mead
Boxing Commission
Mendy
New York
Arl
Mendl
Ambers
Garcia
Houston Bowling Star Killed In Auto Crash
Thorpe, a leading Houston Grand Prize bowler, died after a three car wreck near San Antonio while his team’s tenpin match with Ala mo Recreation fizzled. Team members rushed to San Antonio, learning of his death about three hours later. Officials say Thorpe had been driving in a collision that ended his career.
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D. J.cble
Thorpe
Houston
Alamo Recreation
San Antena
Alan
San Antonio
Baldiy
Roller Derby Ends Week With Close Standings and Awards
Roller Derby at municipal auditorium enters final week as the Reds hold a 2 game lead over the Whites. Sunday's skating left the score 100 to 147. Monday night features a faster first half and a double purse for the first award period. Eadie Weber and Marjorie Richards, Whites No. 44, led with Tor Evans and Gerry Murray of the Techs No. 5 finishing first in the second five minute free for all.
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Municipal Auditorium
Tteds
Tor Fvans
Gerry Murray
Techs
Corbin Suffered Arm Injury for Sooners
Norman Oklahoma reports Sooner guard Corbin suffered an elbow injury in the Bed Bix opener against Kinsey Saturday night, scoring eight points as the team beat the champois 43 to something. An X ray failed to show a definite fracture and his prognosis was uncertain for the next week or two.
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Corbin
Norman
Cochin
Oklatome
Sooners
Kinsey
Champlois
Young Cordova and Edwards to Battle Fight Program
Sparks expected Monday night at the International Arena as Bennie Cordove Jr faces Billy B wards in the main event of promoter Fairy Flores initial 1939 fight card. The card features semi finals and preliminaries with notable lightweights and bantamweights, all set for 4 24 start.
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Teain
Benole Gordova Jr
Albuquerqor
Hilly Edwards
Terre Haute
Ind
Phil Willoughby
Tere Haute
Tid
Kid Joe
Tampico
Mexico
Vesley Pryws
Harlandale
Lote Oroxco
Monterrey
México
Bennie Cordove Jr
Billy Bawards
Fairy Flores
Bennie Jr
Hoosier Edwards
Flores
Phyllis Wheatley Lions Duel At Recreation Center May Night
Phyllis Wheatley Lions clash with Peter Clavers Sn at the recreation center on Meyday night at 9 pm with two preliminary games starting at 7 pm The Lionk delivered a 47 to 22 win over Temple Ponth eng while Douglass High featured in other regional action.
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Borxman Monumental Works
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Wagner
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TriAswunty
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J. B. Breks
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Houston Bowling Star
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Munky Hernandez
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