Dizzy Dean Voted Outstanding Athlete of 1934
American sports editors poll by United Press lists Dizzy Dean as the top athletic figure of 1934 with 208 votes. Other notable figures include W Lawson Little and Lou Gehrig, with Fred Perry, Schoolboy Rowe, Glenn Cunningham, Max Baer, Barney Ross, and Jack Torrence also named in the vote.
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United Press
Dizzy
Cardinals
Tigers
W. Lawson Little
Little
Lou Gehrig
Fred Perry
Schoolboy Rowe
Detroit Tigers
Glenn Cunningham
Max Baer
Carnera
Barney Ross
Jack Torrence
Sidney Wood
Jack Manders
Chicago Bears
Mickey Cochrane
Detroit
Harry Cotton
Semi Final Showdown Faces Masonic Home at Butler Field
Amarillo High prepares for the first state semi final in Panhandle history at Butler Field against Masonic Home. Injuries are being healed with Glenn Bufkin John Harlow and Eldon Ricketts set to start while Keith Cline and Crawford may miss action.
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Smulmvuri
Glenn Bufkin
John Harlow
Big Spring
Eldon Ricketts
Masons
Bowling Santa Fe League averages at close of first half
Santa Fe bowling standings close the first half as top individuals post high averages. Local lanes report leaders in the Santa Fe League with standout performances from several bowlers across teams.
Border League to Probe Arizona Athletics Control
The Border State Inter scholastic Conference of Arizona orders an inquiry into athletic oversight and school subsidies. Emil Larson of the University of Arizona to lead the probe after the session. The meeting also revises basketball rules, adopts a percentage system for champion selection, and sets the field meet for May in Albuquerque. Hardin-Simmons University and Texas School of Mines saw their membership applications held for spring review, and a three-conference-game minimum stays for later decision.
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Tempe
Ariz
U.P
Border State Interscholastic Conference of Arizona
Emil Larson
University of Arizona
Albuquerque
N. M
Hardin-Simmons University
Abilene
Tex
Texas School of Mines
Dodger Giant Feud Heats Up Over Spiking Incident
New York December 17 The Brooklyn Dodgers and New York Giants renew their feud as Giants manager Bill Terry says Brooklyn is still in the league Dodgers retaliate by claiming they will bean ball Bartell if spiking of Senior Prey continues Casey Stengel replies bean balls are a two man game and both clubs may play that way
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New York
Brooklyn Dodger
New York Giant
Bill Terry
Giants
Brooklyn
Dodgers
Terry
Baseball Writers
Bartell
Casey Stenger
Dodger
New Building for Post Office Given Big Rush
The Amarillo post office opened a emergency parcel post department in the former Moore-Poston building at Seventh Avenue and Tyler Street. Postmaster W. D. DeGrassi announced nine clerks were assigned, with C. H. Tyler in charge. Crowds streamed in all morning, and an emergency stamp department was set up at the auxiliary office, which will stay open evenings through Christmas. Fourteen extra clerks and carriers started work, with more to come, and the department is using longer hours to provide jobs.
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Amarillo
Moore-Poston
Seventh Avenue
Tyler Street
W. D. DeGrassi
C. H. Tyler
DeGrassi
Postal Department
King Boris Heads Chauffeur Group
SOPIA Bulgaria December 17 King Boris named president of the Bulgarian association of chauffeurs. Spokesmen say the choice honors his practical experience as a chauffeur and mechanic and his role as an expert locomotive driver and head of the National Association of Locomotive Engineers.
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Sopia
Bulgaria
Bulgarian Association of Chauffeurs
Boris
National Association of Locomotive Engineers
Racing crowds grow as 1935 stakes rise nationwide
New York track officials boost endowments for major handicaps amid competition from new courses. Kentucky Derby purse rises to 40000 dollars, up 10000 from 1934. Florida Derby prize climbs to 15000, Illinois and Texas show gains, Maryland taxed profits decline. Ralph Chong to fight Gene Dundee in Houston in 10 rounds tonight.
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New York
New England
Louisville
Michigan
Florida
Detroit
Illinois
Texas
Louisiana
Maryland
Houston
Tex
U.P
Ralph Chong
New Orleans
Gene Dundee
Chong
Tuffy Dial
Officials Try Salve To Heal LSU's Break
LSU football officials sought to ease the clash between Senator Huey P. Long and coach Lawrence A. Jones after a heated exchange during the Oregon game. Long opposed Jones run of the team and challenged his authority, while Jones refused entry to the dressing room. The 14 13 LSU win intensified calls for arbitration and questions over university leadership.
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Baton Rouge
Louisiana State University
Huey P. Long
Louisiana
Lawrence “Biff” Jones
Tiger
Huey Long
Oregon
Louisiana State
Biff” Jones
Long
Jones
Senator Long
West Point
Abe Mickal
Tiger Star
Mickal
Capitol
War Department
U. Baton Rouge
U.P
Lawrence A
Biff
L. 8
Dr. Smith
Huey
Abe Michal
State Senate
Michal
Senate
Reveille
Fie
Solem May Be Northwestern Coach Amid Coaching Shuffle
Northwestern University seeks a new head football coach as Ossie Solem of Iowa emerges as a leading candidate. Dick Hanley has begun job searching while athletic director Kenneth L. Wilson hints at an early week announcement. Several rivals and names including George Veenker Dana Bible Paddy Driscoll and Waldo Fisher are floated as potential successors.
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Chicago
Northwestern University
Ossie Solem
Iowa
Dick Hanley
Kenneth L
Tug) Wilson
Northwestern
Hanley
Solem
Wilson
Drake University
Evanston
Wildcat
Loormelly
Salem
Preorge Veenker
Iowa State College
Michigan
Dana X. Bible
Nebraska
Paddy Driscoll
Waldo Fisher
Birds Wing Prize In K C Show
Amarillo known as The City of Singing Canaries sent a German Roller quartet to Kansas City for a judged show by the Pedigreed Canary Club. The Amarillo team won a special prize and one Glass bird was called the most unusual Schocker by Judge Davis. Mrs Glass and son Raymond traveled from 1320 Fillmore Street.
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Amarillo
City of Roses
F. R. Glass
Raymond Glass
Fillmore Street
Kansas City
Davis
Sports Parade Glimpses From Wide World of Athletics
Henry McLemore surveys a collage of sports anecdotes from 1934. Notable notes include Elmer Layden slimming after a grueling season, Red Dutton serving on front lines, Father Coughlin as a rugby and handball enthusiast, and Joe Cronin insuring his life for 165000.
Turkeys stolen in third raid at market
H Lieberman manager of City Poultry and Egg Market at 106 West Second Avenue reports a third break in ten days. A few turkeys were taken each time and the pens cut open letting others free. About a dozen birds have disappeared to date.
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H. Lieberman
West Second Avenue
Lieberman
Agreement Awards 2000 Damages in Amarillo Case
The 108th District Court recorded an agreement awarding Buster Pool Amarillo $2000 in damages from H Badger for injuries from an August 22 collision near Canyon. Pool originally sought $15,000 after being struck by a Badger automobile driven by Fay Morgan. Enrico Caruso’s voice has been recorded with a 1932 orchestra.
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Buster Pool
Amarillo
H. ©. Badger
108Th District Court
Pool
Canyon
Badger
Fay Morgan
Enrico Caruso
Stanford Back To Work For Rose Bowl Showdown
Stanford began intense Rose Bowl prep after rain delay with a heavy practice schedule. Coach Thornhill aimed to resume Bobby Grayson’s rib injury assessment, while Dr. Fritz Roth decides if the star can return to full drills.
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Stanford University
Cal
U.P
Stanford
Alabama
Titty Thornhill
Thornhill
Fritz Roth
Bobby Grayson
Arizmendi to Fight Armatrong in New Year Bout
Mexican featherweight Baby Arizmendi and Henry Armatrong will clash in a 16 round match January 1. The winner earns a shot at Freddie Miller for the world title, with terms already accepted by Miller's manager Peter Fteilly. The bout could be staged in Mexico City or Los Angeles.
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Arizmendi
Mexico City
Baby Arizmendi
Henry Armatrong
Freddie Miller
Los Angeles
Peter Fteilly
Miller
Aggies to Meet Sam Houston in Huntsville Rematch
Texas A and M College will invade Huntsville tonight for a second basketball game with Sam Houston State Teachers College. The Aggies beat the Teachers 30 to 19 at Marquez last Monday and will meet again in Huntsville on January 12.
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Aggies
Huntsville
Tex
U.P
Texas A. & M. College
Sam Houston State Teachers’ College
Marques
Semi Finals To Draw Great Gridiron Crowds
Four survivors meet in Texas Interscholastic League semis on two fields next Saturday for a shot at the title. Greenville Lions face Corpus Christi Buccaneers at Rice Field in Houston, while Amarillo Golden Sandstorm plays Masonic Home of Fort Worth on neutral ground. Large crowds expected with about 12 000 at Houston and 10 000 at Amarillo.
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Associated Press
Amarillo
Golden
Rice Field
Marshall
Greenville
Charlie Haas
Buccaneers
Houston
Big Spring
Careshana Tigers
Masonic
Highland Park
Dallas
Corpus Christi
Jeff Davis
Expect Faurot Will Be Missouri Mentor
Mexico Missouri December 17 The Missouri intercollegiate athletics committee and advisory group completed recommendations on the new football coaching staff after a five hour meeting. No disclosure of deliberations was given though Carl Overstreet stated that staff applications were discussed. Frank Paurot of Kirksville Teachers is seen as head coach candidate with Abe Stuber of Cape Girardeau Teachers likely for an assistant post. The board of curators will name the coach and decide changes as needed.
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Mexico
University of Missouri Committee
Board of Curators
Carl-Lee Overstreet
Don Paurot
Kirksville
Time Supply Captures Bay Meadow Prize at San Mateo
Time Supply, a three year old colt owned by Mrs. Frank A. Carreaud of El Paso Texas, won the $25 000 Bay Meadow added handicap at San Mateo defeating Dark Winter Pleam Tap Row and others. Jockey Tom Luther rode the winner who paid 12 60 4 80 and 63 60 in the exacta. Time Supply’s purse share was 21 100.
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Ban Mateo
Calif
Time Supply
Frank A. Carreaud
el Paso
Texas
Tom Luther
Dark Winter
Pleam
Pleam Third, ‘Tap Row Fourth, Riskulu F
Onrush
Fatreno
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Dizzy Dean
Blair Cherry
Howard Lynch
Amarillo High
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Hame
Keith Cline
Crawford
Fort Worth
Panhandle
Sandies
Golden Sandie
Ranger
Rusty’ Russell
Scott McCall
Ollie White
Cooky Cook
White
Cook
Texas High School
Masonic Home
Bowermusces
Brintnall
Marsh
Cardera
McCullough
Behrens
Johnson Ore
Mieraa
Ayers Pees
Pixley
Hankison
Hapman
Wisemeyer
Tucker Te Eeee
Savage
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Stolienwerck
Doud
Hughes
Weber
Hunter
Seeley
Gittrich
Polley
McLain
Groman
Scherber
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Lorance Tee
Mellinger
Craft
Harris Keene
Lester
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James
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Nelnon
Sullivan
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le Falier
Martin Eeare
Pomerenk
Hibler
Raymond
Cook Waee
Doud Ce
Werrick
Matteson
Beardsley
Vogt
Klopefatein
Kinhaus Eee
Morrison
Osborn Wee
Fly
Britain
Dante
Barber
W. W. Rogers
Rogers
Chiefs
Canyont.c
Border League
King Boris
Dundef
LSU
K. C
Henry McLemore
Elmer Layden
Notre Dame
Red Dutton
New York Americans
Father Coughlin
Lee Ramage
Paul Dean
George Lott
Donald Budge
Gene Mako
Frankie Parker
George
Bill O’brien
C. C. Pyle
Bunion Derby
C. C
O'Brien
Joe Cronin
Boston Red Sox
Sam Hardy
Strangler Lewis
Graeme Hammond
Rabbit Maranville
Ace Bailey
Eddie Shore
Bob Zuppke
L- Unois
Jay Berwanger
Grange
Babe Ruth
Casey Yeagel
Turkeys
Russell Middleton
Certified Public Accountant
Oliver Bakle Bidg
University
Ala
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Crimson Tide
Frank Thomas
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Pasadena
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Faurot
Missouri
Texas Horse
Resilio
Croydon
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Blackburn Bros
Pioneer
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