Round Up of Coaching Rumors and Bowl News From Texas
Dallas dispatch compiles football chatter on Rice and Texas programs. Rumors link Ray Morrison and Morley Jennings to Rice, with other names like Jack Sutherland Jess Neely and Tex Oliver mentioned. Baylor’s Jennings toyed with Chicago U. Also notes Sugar Bowl bid for Homer Norton and Rose Bowl workout for Bob Neyland.
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Ray
Bear) Wolf
North Carolina Grid
Rice
Texas Aggies
Homer Norton
Norton
Little Birdies
Ray Morrison
Vanderbilt
Dan McGugin
Morley Jennings
Baylor
Southwest
Jennings
Lasne
Chicago U
Jack Sutherland
Jess Neely
Clemson
Tex Oliver
Oregon
Pete Cawthon
Texas Tech
Public Sale of County Realty in Stephens City Virginia
A chancery decree summons a public sale of James L. Gardner Inc realty in Stephens City. On December 11, 1939 at 1 PM at the B&O Railroad Station the property across the B&O tracks will be offered in parcels and as a whole. Terms require one-third cash and two annual installments with bonds and a deed of trust.
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Mary Elizabeth Gardner
James L. Gardner, Inc
Als
Circuit Court
Frederick County
Stephens City
D Realty
Rose Bowl Preview Tackles Tennessee vs Southern Cal
In the Rose Bowl clash on New Year’s Day two eleven man groups prepare for a high stakes duel before about 100000 fans and top promoters. The piece weighs yardage, points and schedules while noting the teams’ tough opponents and the uncertainty of any clear edge.
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Robert Myers
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Louisiana State
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Pingley Service Station seeks beer license hearing
The undersigned will appear before the A B C Board on January 2 1940 to secure a license to retail beer above 3 2 percent at Pingley Service Station three miles west of Winchester on Route 50. Beverages to be consumed on and off premises. Pingley Service Station R L Pingley Prop.
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Chicago U Drops Intercollegiate Football
The University of Chicago, a long time Big Ten member, abandons intercollegiate football by unanimous board vote. The trustees said the move is effective immediately and will seek releases for 1940 and 1941. The university will focus on intramural sports while maintaining ties with the conference in other areas.
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Chicago
University of Chicago
Harold Swift
Robert Mac Aon
Univer
Big Ten
O. F. Long
Northwestern
Pageant “The Story Beautiful” at church Sunday
The Story Beautiful pageant presented by a local church this Sunday at 6 p.m. features tableau scenes of Christmas with angels, Mary and babe, shepherds and wise men before the manger. Special music and lighting enhance the performance with many participants and a song by the Young People’s choir.
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Leary
Winchester Star Information Bureau note
Washington D. C. information bureau replies to questions of fact. See page 4 for details.
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Washington, D. C
Colored Teams To Play Apple Bowl Game Here
The Young Men's Athletic Association announces an Apple Bowl at The Park on Monday December 25 at 2 30 pm featuring the Washington DC Brown Bombers district champions and the Culpeper Yellow Jackets northern Virginia winners. Brown Bombers coach Thurston Clevenger leads the hosts in what promises to be a top game as both visiting clubs square off for area supremacy.
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Culpeper Yellow Jackets
Northern Virginia
Thurston Clevenger
Two Guilty In Game Violations In Virginia
Randolph Alger of Rawson West Virginia was fined 10 dollars plus 4 dollars 25 cents costs and must buy a 25 dollar yearly fur permit for 1939 40 after being found guilty of buying furs without a permit. The permit cannot be renewed for 1940 41. J A Bell of Charles Town was fined 10 dollars and costs and must buy a non resident hunter’s license after being tried on hunting without a license.
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Randolph Alger
Rawson
W. Va
Loring Kackley
Alger
J. A. Bell
Charles Town
Red Bud Church to Hold Special Christmas Service
The Red Bud United Brethren Church will host a Christmas service Sunday at 3 PM featuring carols prophecies and recitations. The public is invited to attend this service. A Virginia commission proposed daylight gigging permits for Shenandoah River carp from Dec 15 to Jan 14 for licensed anglers in Clarke Frederick Page and Shenandoah counties.
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Riley Smith Signs Two-Year Extension at Washington and Lee
Riley Smith, the quarterback who led Alabama against Stanford in the 1934 Rose Bowl, joined Washington and Lee from the Washington Redskins this year as first assistant to Coach Warren E. Tilson. His contract was extended in November through the 1941 season.
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Washington and Lee
Washington Redskins
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Tex” Tilson
Featherweights In International Scrap
Indoors at Madison Square Garden tonight Petey Scalzo of New York faces Simon Chevez of Venezuela in a featherweight bout. Both have beaten current champion Joey Archibald in prior bouts, with a disputed October Caracas decision favoring Chevez rekindling the feud.
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Madison Square Garden
Petey Scalzo
Simon Chevez
Venezuela
Joey Archibald
Caracas
Chevez
Ates
Chicago Mayor Declares Night of Light for Christmas Eve
Mayor Edward J. Kelly urged Chicago residents to keep every room fully lit and blinds open from dusk to midnight on Christmas Eve to symbolize freedom and contrast with darkness seen in Europe. The proclamation promotes a citywide display of light as a civic gesture.
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Chicago
Edward J Kelly
America
Europe
Gertrude Ederle's English Channel Swim Date
Gertrude Ederle completed the English Channel crossing on August 6, 1926, setting a new women's world record for the feat. The achievement marked a historic milestone in long distance swimming and women's sports.
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Gertrude Ederle
Altitude And Sun To Beat Catholic Aj Bowl Clash
El Paso December 22 reports theAltitude and sun at 3800 feet threaten the Temple Owls versus Catholic University in the New Year’s Day bowl game. Arizona fans anticipate balmy weather and dports discuss acclimation challenges as temperatures soared past 80 degrees in recent days.
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Tex
Temple
Arizona
Cardinals
Ington
Sperts
In Remembrance of Jimmy Corbin
Poem mourning Jimmy Corbin with nostalgic lines about friendship and heaven. Mentions James Anderson as signer. Reflects grief, faith, and hope for reunion in a better home above.
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Jimmy
Jesus
James Anderson
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