Tiger Jack Fox Fights for Light Heavy Title This Week
Columnist notes Tiger Jack Fox, possibly John Henry Lewis's great grandfather, battles Melio Bettina for a disputed light heavyweight title. The piece jabs at age rumors, boxing legends, and the odd lineage claim while predicting an eventful showdown in New York State.
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John Lardner
Rutherford B. Hayes
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Melio Bettina
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Tom Molyneaux
Tom Cribb
John Henry Lewis
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al Gainor
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Galtner
New York State
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Dizzy Dean Wins Courage Award at Philadelphia Dinner
Jerome Dizzy Dean, Chicago Cubs pitcher, named the Sporting Writers Association most courageous athlete of the year at the 35th annual dinner in Philadelphia. He credited teammates and reflected on Pittsburgh's collapse and his dream of Yankees management. Mickey Cochrane announced as a farewell to baseball.
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Dizzy) Dean
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Bill Lee
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Joe McCarthy
Yankees
Glenn Cunningham
Johnny Vander Meer
Cincinnati Reds
Joe Burk
Mickey Cochrane
Detroit Tigers
Philadelphia Athletics
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Loyola Los Angeles Still Without Head Coach
Loyola University of Los Angeles remains coachless as Feb 1 rumors point to Mike Pecarovich of Gonzaga as the likely hire. Five of Loyla's eight Athletic Control Board members resigned over the Vezie recommendation being shelved in favor of Pecarovich. Vezie has eight years as an assistant under Tom Lieb who resigned last season and seeks Arizona’s top job.
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Phillies Appoint New Doctor Boss To Revive Club
Philadelphia reports Dr. James Prothro, formerly a dentist with the Little Rock Southern Association club, takes command as the Phillies’ new doctor and declares no more star players will be sold unless a real return is obtained. The club finished 24 1 2 games back in the NL last season.
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Dykes Heads South to White Sox Spring Camp
Jimmy Dykes, manager of the Chicago White Sox, checks in from Philadelphia and heads to the spring training camp in Pasadena California. The main group of players departs in three weeks.
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Paul Dean Signs One Year Cardin Contract
Paul Dean brothers with Dizzy Dean signed a one year deal with the St. Louis Cardinals. He rejoined the Cardinals in September after a strong Texas League season and posted three wins and one loss.
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Henry Armstrong Signs For Havana Bout On March 5
Henry Armstrong has accepted terms to fight in Havana on March 5 according to the Cuban National Sports Commission. Opponent and financial terms were not disclosed.
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Jenkins Wins Houston Bout In Ten Round Knockout
Lew Jenkins of Dallas beat Sam Scully of Chicago in the tenth round here last night in Houston. Jenkins, 131, delivered a decisive finish as the crowd watched the lightweight matchup.
Amarillo Tax Office Sees Cash Payments Near Twenty Thousand
Nearly $20 000 in cash arrived at the Amarillo tax collection department yesterday with an equal amount in checks in the mail. City tax assessor-collector Perry Burks notes improving conditions and timely payments, marking six years of rising tax receipts before deadlines. About $2,000 of the cash was for delinquent taxes.
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Amarillo
Property Owners Seek WPA Paving for Polk Tyler Alley
The Polk Tyler alley between Sixth and Seventh Avenues is targeted for WPA paving after property owners asked the city commission to apply. The project would join others in a forthcoming submission with a material-only cost provision that may end in a few months, tied to an appropriation through June.
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Seventh Avenues
Pitt Goes Amateur under Big Ten Rules in Cooperative Pact
The University of Pittsburgh voluntarily places its athletics under Big Ten regulations with full-time coaches and Pitt's faculty athletics committee approving a cooperative agreement. Major John L. Griffith will supervise Pitt's teams, marking the first Big Ten outside-member agreement to aid eligibility and prevent subsidization and proselyting issues.
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John L. Griffith
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Griffith
Chicago
Big Ten
James Hagan
John G. Bowman
Dodgers Plan Spring Training Conditioning Program
New York February report details Artie’s rollout of a systematic conditioning regimen for the Dodgers at Hot Springs Arkansas starting February 15 with two assistants. The plan targets diet and exercise to boost the team through the season, amid ongoing debates about Dodgers antics and past onfield missteps.
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WPA Discharges Husband Fires Wife to Take Job in City
George Smith, 38, was discharged from his WPA position for alleged failure to support his family and ordered to take his wife’s place in their home. The wife was given a WPA sewing job at the same $57 a month salary in Atlantic City.
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George Smith
State to Maintain Amarillo Highways Under City Limits
Amarillo segments of four federal routes totaling about five miles will be kept by the state highway department. City Manager H. R. Smith said a letter from the division headquarters asked authority to maintain these sections and to remove advertising along the highways within city limits. Sections include U S 60 from east limits to North East Eighth Avenue Arthur Street U S 66 from west limits to Western Avenue U S 87 from north limits to North Eleventh Avenue and Fillmore Street and U S 370 from east limits to Tenth Avenue and Osage Street. The estimated total paving on all four parts is 4739 miles.
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Hearing Granted On Rezoning Plea On North East Eighth Avenue
Petition to rezone five lots on North East Eighth Avenue from residential to commercial was filed with the city commission by R. M. Britain. The commission granted a public hearing to be held later for parcels 1004 1302 1304 1402 North East Eighth Avenue. In a separate note, Soviet data show machine and tractor stations rose to 6 344 in the first nine months of 1938.
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Quebec Barbers Cheaper On Monday and Tuesday
The Quebec Labor Department approved a collective agreement setting minimum haircuts at 25 cents on Monday and Tuesday, 35 cents on Wednesday through Friday, and 40 cents on Saturdays and holiday eves. Shaves cost 20 cents any day.
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Davis Cup rant and Jaycee Basketball results noted
Henry McLemore reports a column critiquing the Davis Cup format and national participation while also detailing Jaycee Basketball League results. Nussbaum Service shellacked Lee Way Motor Freight 66 to 46, Canadian River Gas downed Taylor's Market 45 to 31. Sims led Nussbaum with 22, Dean topped Gassers with 12.
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Louis Tells How He Hides From Phone Noise
Joe Louis, the heavyweight champion, is cut off from his Michigan Boulevard home by removing the telephone due to constant interruptions. He says the persistent calls from fans and reporters keep him from rest and training.
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Australia’s Footfall Sparks Recall of Philadelphia Heat
A commentator notes Australia’s swift runners and judges and recalls the Philadelphia day last summer. The remark alludes to past events and implies current scrutiny without detailing specifics.
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Flash Gordon Named Best At His Job In All Sports Dinner
Detroit February 1 U S report on the fifth annual all sports dinner at the Yacht Club. Charley Gehringer Tigers star is lauded as the greatest of second basemen by umpire George Moriarity who has watched him for years. Duke coach Wallace Wade earns outstanding coach honor. Davey OBrien named outstanding player but not present due to Tulsa snowstorm.
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Tipton Denies Definite Baseball Offer After Duke Football
Brice Tipton of Duke University said he has been approached by several major league clubs but received no definite offer. He commented on reports of a $3500 Senators contract and said he has been in contact with the Philadelphia Athletics and the Cleveland Indians.
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Amateur With an Ambition In Northeast Oklahoma Gloves
W R Amiott of Miami Oklahoma asks to enter fighter Flash Buddy Kelly in 147 160 175 and heavyweight classes for the Northeast Oklahoma Golden Gloves. Flash weighs 141 pounds and will fight anyone under 200 pounds. Officials approved but limited him to his own weight division.
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