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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1939
Page
5
Fragmented reminiscence on college football seasons, armistice ideas, and holiday breaks. Mentions Texas A. and M. coach Norton facing alumni pressure after an undefeated 1939 run and muses on coaching careers, loyalty, and the sport’s scheduling quirks through December and January.
Philadelphia reports a crowded Municipal Stadium awaits the Army Navy game as cadets and midshipmen fill seats despite Roosevelt canceling plans to attend.Both teams field full lines with Swede Larson and Bill Wood predicting success. mascots Jackson Pancho and Navy goat add pageantry as chants of Anchors Aweigh and Slum and Gravy echo across the field.
Mrs. Edward H. Goodrich of Syracuse and Russell Frazee of Fabius captured the mixed pair title with a 182 score on opening night of the fourth annual AC B L Onondaga tournament at the Onondaga Hotel. Defending open pair champions are Mrs. E J W Scott and George Hein dorf Sr. Team of four play begins Sunday at 1 pm with Cooper of Binghamton and De Pietro with Morris Lawrence of Scranton as the defending four champions.
Nearly 100000 spectators were expected at Soldier Field for the Chicago City Championship football game between Fenger High and Mount Carmel. Last year 80000 attended the tie game and 1937 drew 5000 with Bill De Correvant as a key attraction.
Johnny Nelson of Syracuse won a six round decision over Charley Murray of San Antonio in San Diego. Murray fought back but Nelson dominated with a strong jab and reach advantage.
Cincinnati dispatch reports the Tennessee Volunteers head to Pasadena for a New Year’s Day Rose Bowl test after beating Kentucky 19 to 0. Local opinion is divided on whether Tennessee is a true elite squad or a product of favorable scheduling. Observers note Tennessee’s two opening drives against Kentucky and question the consistency of their attack.
The article paints quail coveys and bird dogs in action on the Red River trail with Bill Dickey and his labs Tillie Sally and Sadie. It contrasts bird dog skill with Yankee pitching notes, praising defensive play and forecasting a strong next season for Boston, Cleveland, and New York teams.
Petey Scalzo, New York featherweight contender, prepared for a rematch with Simon Chavez of Venezuela and a possible title shot against Joey Archibald. He knocked out Allie Stolz of Newark in the fourth at Madison Square Garden, a replacement bout for Armstrong Ambers, as 6404 paid $12,851.
Eddie Briet notes various sports items from December including Ray Morrison weighing Rose Bowl prospects for Tulane, Sonja Henie tour plans to Houston, and Porter's Cincinnati visit amid dog fight incident. Also mentions Maranville Pirates coaching vacancy and other scattered sports anecdotes.
Gray-haired trainer Mat Brady destroyed El Chico at Santa Anita after a workout left the juvenile champion of 1935 with multiple leg injuries. Two sesamoid bones shattered and a ruptured tendon ended the horse’s bid for the Santa Anita Handicap. Brady, in tears, recalled the colt as the best he ever trained. El Chico had been insured and awaited a comeback before the fatal event.
New York December 2 Fields of battle close season as Redskins meet Giants in a no holds barred clash with 60,000 expected in the crowd. Eagles Rams trip to Colorado Springs mark 39 swan songs while Green Bay entertains a late season surge in Detroit amid a tense league race.
The Indianapolis Capitals chase the head of the Eastern division with back to back weekend tests. They meet Springfield Indians in Springfield and Providence Reds in Providence, facing first and second place teams while hoping to extend a recent run of eight wins and two draws in 13 games.
Fordham and New York University, longtime Bronx rivals, meet in their 1939 gridiron finale before an estimated 35 000 fans. Timmy Crowley’s Rams are 3 to 1 favorites, while NYU's Violet squad carries three losses and uncertain conditions test players Ed Buell Jack Baremar Irving Byman and Bill Helmcke. Weather may affect passing as Fordham relies on backfield depth and defense remains strong with Eshmont Principe Defilippa and Blumenstock.
Onondaga Valley defeated Mynderse Academy 35 to 15 in a fast paced game. Sanderson led the Sytachiahs with five field goals and two fouls. Brower and Lind starred for Mynderse.
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