Two for CE as head coach eyed at St Marys unit
Athlete Director Mose Simms will submit two mentor names for the head coaching job to the Ssehogl athletic committee when it meets Thursday. He will recommend keeping Doug Locke and Jin Smith as assistants while hoping to be relieved of the head coaching post to focus on athletic director duties. Simms won t disclose candidate names and questions if the university will approve a new hire. The committee of Brothers Ed Colignon Gerald Schnepp and John Bruger will hear Simms and review the 1940 football schedule and past season report. The meeting, originally set for Tuesday, was postponed.
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Baseball Contracts Signed Roundup Across Cities
Chicago Cubs acquire Ken Raffensberger from Hocherter as Ben Morullo re signs after arm ailment. Dick Lanahan of Washington joins Pirates for 1940, a prize draft pickup. Buck Newsom agrees 1940 terms with Detroit, Connie Mack confirms Al Simmons and Big Nagel sign with Athletics and Orioles option. Pittsburgh Pirates finalize Bill Clemensen contract after relief role last season.
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Finns Give Ohio Crow Hunters Idea
In Eaton Ohio the Twi Valley Red and Gun club borrowed a seat from Russo Finnish war records. Secretary Jesse Meyers said members have worn white outer garments each night since snowfall to stalk crows. The camouflage reportedly works with a nightly tally around 294 birds and weekly total over 1000.
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Women Golf Scoring Leads Mrs Hury At Willow Springs
Women golfers at Willow Springs staged a point tourney by the women’s golf association. Mrs BR Hury topped with 11 points, scoring one point per par and two for a birdie. Mrs Phillip Messenger was runner up with 10 points. Betty Jameson posted a strong 84 78 for the second best score among Country Club women golfers. Mrs Jack Lapham and Mrs A Brown tied for second with net 81. Harriet Reed placed second high with 77, Justine Kane second with 78.
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Bonura refuses Giants contract over wage split
New Orleans January 10 Zeke Bonura wearing a rhinestone crown and wielding a two tone bat paraded at a carnival party and rejected a Giants salary offer, signaling a potential holdout for a 1939 pay of 15000 with 33 1 3 percent share. He praised his recent form and insisted on his rights, stating he would not sign the proposed contract despite interest from the New York Giants.
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Upstate Women Golfers Ahead of Valley Meet
Harlingen January 30 With a week left to qualify for the sixth annual women’s lower Rio Grande golf championship Valley women train for the match January 17. The event draws state players also in the Texas Public Links Golf association spring tournament. Qualifying runs through January 16 to ensure weather and play conditions. Match play begins January 17 with eight in a flight and additional flights as entrants warrant. Finals go 36 holes. A barbecue at the course clubhouse will honor entrants after Friday’s matches with Mrs. A. E. McClendon defending her title.
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Aggies to Get Five Yanks on Grid Spoils
Texas A&M to be honored January 27 at Kyle Field with Sugar Bowl trophies and gold footballs for winning the 1938 season. President Benson and committee will present the honors to the Aggies in a public ceremony witnessed by the student body.
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Cafego Under Knife for Knee Surgery in Knoxville
George Cafego former Tennessee star underwent knee surgery in a Knoxville hospital. Cartilage was removed from his knee and doctors expect a five week recovery before possible return to play. If healed he may join the Chicago Bears in professional football.
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Oakland's Golf Opens amid star entries in 5000 event
Oakland California January 11 opening a day early due to record entries the $5000 Oakland Open golf tournament opens with 18 hole qualifying for amateurs and San Francisco Bay Area players. Defending champion is Dick Mets. Pre tournament favorites include Lawson Litle Bud Ward Byrο Nelson Jug McSpaden.
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Jug" McSpaden
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Watts Top Plugs At San Antonis Casting Club Meet
Byron Watts led the weekly San Antonis Casting club event at Lionsfield with top plug casting. E L Ashley failed to post a mark while W D Stewart and W T Coe scored 96, G C Modillon 93, Joe Zobb and E W Bledsoe tied at Sp, Billy Etewart 90. Mrs Ashbey led the ladies with 95 as Mrs Gog won $1, with Watts and Rath also in competition.
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Dallas Horse Show for Finnish Relief
Dallas officials announce a spring horse show to run February 28 through March 3 with proceeds designated for Finnish relief. Capt. J. F. Lucey Texas Finnish relief director Ted B. Ferguson Dallas director and Free man W. Burford, named by former President Hoover as national Finnish relief director, appointed to manage the event.
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Randolph Cagers Triumph In Second Round Squadron Showdown
The Fleyénshan Base Mechanics crushed Forty fifth School Squadron Sharks 5 to 2 behind slick Edge and Merritt 14 points. Fifty-second Squadron Chicken Farmers edged Hospital Pill Rollers 37 to 35 with Barengasser scoring 33 and Reed’s late field goal sealing it.
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Hatfield McCoy basketball feud keeps going
In MATEWAN West Virginia on January 10 the Hatfields and McCoys plan an annual basketball feud with a Friday night rematch. The McCoys, taller, led last year 37 35 and cast attention on this friendly clash between former foes from the famed Hatfield McCoy feud.
City League Two Night Schedule at Woodlawn Lake Gym
City League Two opens Wednesday at Woodlawn Lake Gym with an 8 pm start. Stations Hospital Five faces Union Stockyards, SAMBCO battles A Z Fraternity, both aiming for runners up spots behind Medico Five. Second half begins Monday Jan 15.
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Williams to Play in West Polo Trip Delays Neuritis Recovery
Rube Williams, veteran San Angelo polo player, prepares for his Regira 10he Santa Barbara event after a three day stay at Nix hospital for neuritis shots. He plans to depart by car when permitted, while Cecil Smith stays in San Antonio Hall. Wednesday practice games feature Smith's Line Raiders against the San Angelo Rainbows at Harrison field and the Austin Freebooters versus the Llano team at Pershing field.
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Distant Meets and Disqualifications Mark Texan Meet
Disjointed reports from Dallan Texas and Minneapolis show a Texas based 2a contest with disqualifications for Cole joining Zaharaig and Winwards, while Henry Piers and Henry Huss drew in Dallas. Ernie Dusek threw 240 at International Falls, Rene La Belle threw 199 in Reuiling. Louis Doward Zaharias led two straight wins as Tom Zaharias and Cole faced defeats with mixed results across multiple locations.
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Central Set for St Ed’s Big Friday Basketball Showdown
Central Catholie Buttons hold a 26-24 edge over St Henry’s Hornets and prepare for a Friday night clash with St Edward’s High of Austin at Central Gym. Central lineup features Lopez 6 Mediamee 5 Bowen 14 Guynes 1 Roberts 2 with guards Herrera Johnston Zamarania Henrys.
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Amps Cheer Umpires Dinner With Dykes Jokes in Chicago
Chicago storied banquet features baseball figures and managers ribbing umpires. Dykes promises good conduct next season amid jokes about World Series antics. Attendees include Landis Hartidge Prick and Grady Hartnett with lively quips from Bartell and Dean references.
Sinton Pirates overpower Robstown 42 to 17 in home win
Sinton Pirates opened the season on their new court with their fourth straight basketball victory, defeating the Robstown Cotton Pickers 42 to 17 on January 10. The win marked a strong start for Sinton in front of home fans.
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Phillies Coach Return Promises Fresh Guidance Next Season
Gerry Nugens, president of the Phillies, announced that Honus Lobert and Sylvester John Son will return as coaches for the club next season, signaling continuity for Philadelphia's National League squad.
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Sylvester Johnson
Swiss Olympic Board Secretary Dies in Lausanne
Lieutenant Colonel Andre Bertez longtime secretary of the International Olympic Committee and secretary of the permanent Swiss Olympic Committee died today in Lausanne. He served nine years as IOC secretary and held a major role in Swiss Olympic affairs.
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