Whitaker and Perry back in season for Ukiah matchup
Nevada reports Tom and Jim Whitaker returning for another football season. Manuel Perry, former Ukiah quarterback star now at San Francisco State, competes to replace All-Conference starter Jim Lochor. SF State opens Humboldt State schedule at Cox Stadium on Sept. 19.
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College Grid Teams Report Bright Starts Across West
In Pullman Washington coach Lutheriar Sail calls Washington State an emerging grid power as Stanford opens against Oregon. San Jose and Stockton report full scale scrimmages with strong turnout. College of the Pacific coach Jack Myers praises his squad after a 15 minute workout with 53 players including 17 lettermen and six junior college transfers.
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Petitbon earns spot as Bears defensive halfback
Rookie Richie Petitbon, formerly a Tulane star, impressed in the Pittsburgh game and was promoted by coach George Halas to defensive halfback for Saturday night’s matchup. Petitbon filled in after Vic Zuccarelli fractured his collarbone as Chicago routed the Steelers 54 to 17. Green Bay prepares for the Giants with Bobby Dillon returning from retirement, while San Francisco readies for the Cardinals after two wins and one loss.
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Yale Fight Night Draws Tiny Gate in 175-Pound Title Bout
In New Haven on Friday night October 28 1938 the crowded arena saw Al Garner vs John Henry Lewis for the light heavyweight title draw a gate of only 2278 fans, with receipts at 57.85 the lowest ever for a 175 pound championship bout.
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al Garner
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Mount Diablo State Park Creation and Size
Mount Diablo State Park was created in 1931 and encompasses 2163 acres as defined in early park records.
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Novice swimming meet praised as year’s top event
The Redwood Empire Fall and Sports Snow Novice championships drew praise as the meet of the year for ambitious young swimmers and families. Nancy Mosna won the big Novice trophy, Jay McAllister and Nancy Charters earned high point trophies, and many young swimmers posted faster times and set records.
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High Point
Jay McAllister
Nancy Charters
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Patsy
Nan
Nike Steve Simpson
Jim Hughes
Adrian Nicholaisen
Kathy Austin
Dennis Mooniler
Rich Harger
Chris Hersey
Kevin Willshon
Vonn Shopp
Wally Sandelin
David Gin
John Morrett
Tom Marceau
Mary Jo Geshwind
Nancy
Rita Marceau
Byron McLennon
Don Scaife
Dan Wentworth
Larry Nixon
Mike McKnight
Jimmy Foxx Resting After Collapse in Illness Incident
Hall of Famer Jimmy Foxx aged 51 rests in a Galesburg hospital after a collapse blamed on severe exhaustion. Dr. Howard Graham cautioned a possible heart attack and said electrocardiogram results would clarify if a coronary issue exists. Foxx blames overwork for opening of his Foxx restaurant in Galesburg.
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Howard Graham
United States Dominates Pan American Games Medal Haul
The United States leads with 39 golds and 33 overall at the Pan American Games in Chicago. Cuban runner-up secures two golds as U S athletes set records in track and field weightlifting and swimming with multiple double medalists and record efforts across events.
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Lucinda Williams
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Phil Coleman
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Deenan Jones
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Alfredo Tinacy
Mexico
Ann Flynn
Irvington
N.J
Clyde Emrich
David Ashman
Santa Monica
Spider Webb Picked As Fullmer Threat
The NBA selected Spider Webb of Chicago to challenge middleweight champion Gene Fullmer for the NBA world title in a planned bout. The decision was announced at the NBA annual meeting, with no date set, and the title is not recognized in Massachusetts or New York.
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British champ Dick Tiger faces Arm Strong in Camden boxing bout
Dick Tiger the British Empire middleweight champion aims to snap George Arm Strong’s 17 fight winning streak in a 10 round nationally televised bout in Camden New Jersey. Arm Strong 27 has been idle over six months since victories over Eddie Dixon and Italo Scortichini. Tiger from Amaigho Nigeria has a 33 8 2 record and previously drew and lost to Rory Calhoun after invading the U S for purses.
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Washington Slugger Homers at Fenway for AL Lead
Harmon Killebrew, 23, of the Washington Senators hit his 39th homer, tying Rocky Colavito for the American League lead. The blow came at Fenway Park against the Boston Red Sox, his first Fenway homer after two-in-each-other-park streaks.
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al Schroll
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Duren
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Spoilers Jolt Braves Dodgers as Tigers win
Jim Bunning pitched a two hitter for Detroit in a 4-0 win over Chicago, dropping the White Sox from the lead. Larry Jackson beat the Dodgers to lift St. Louis, while Don Cardwell homered as Philadelphia beat Atlanta 5-3. Harmon Killebrew hit his 39th, and Whitey Ford anchored a Yankees win over Baltimore.
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Baseball Leaders Highlight National League and American League Stars
The data lists top hitters by league with names such as Aaron, Banks, Robinson, and M. Matthews, detailing games and plate appearances. It shows leaders in batting average, runs batted in, home runs, and runs across National and American Leagues, including Banks, Kaline, Colavito, and Killebrew among others.
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