So-So-Expect Thrillers in Loop Tilts
Norris Kellam the human cork worries about America's future in endurance swimming as he recalls world records and long floats. He jokes about catfish nibbling and pride in publicity from his sleep in store windows, while lamenting a lack of young competitors to carry on the sport.
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Henry McLemore
United Press
Sarasota
Fla
America
Norris Kellam
Cork
Magellan
Mr. Kellam
Bridgeport
N. J
Ohio River
Cairo
Memphis
Pier 57
Sarasota Bay
Kellam
Culpepper
Mississippi
Lake Worth
Doubleheader at Badger Gym Tonight in City League
The Mavericks and FERA Mugwumps meet at 7 30 at Badger Gym in the first of two games. The Santa Fe Railroaders face the Yannigans in the second game as both clubs chase wins and league position with a 10 cent admission.
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Badger Gymnasium
Maverick Club
Fera Mugwump
Mavericks
FERA
Mugwump
Yannigans
Mugwumps
Santa Fe Railroaders
Yannigan
Right Down to Alt Ley Bowler On Approach Length
Otto Stein, national match game champion, says the major flaw of average bowlers is a slow approach to the foul line. He advocates a three step approach to maintain balance, contrasting with the late Count Gengler of Belgium who used one step for minimal muscular miscoordination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Stein
United States
St. Louis
Kegler
Count Gengler
Belgium
Banner year for eclipses but star gazers miss big show
Amarillo and the Panhandle face limited viewing as seven eclipses occur this year. Weatherman H T Collman notes five solar eclipses and two lunar eclipses, with most events invisible from the area. A July 15 total lunar eclipse reaches totality around 11 PM lasting four hours. eye protection and careful viewing advised.
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Amarillo
The
Panhandle
H. T. Collman
United States
Revenue on Horse Race Betting High
Revenue from legalized horse race wagering rose as 1934 figures show among 13 states reaching $5.8 million in state take. Illinois led bets with $27.35 million wagered but paid only $545,670 in state revenue. Maryland topped revenue at $863,269. Rhode Island and Texas ranked high in total handle, with Narragansett Park attendance boosting Rhode Island’s gains.
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Orlo Robertson
Associated Press
New York
Rhode Island
Louisiana
Illinois
Maryland
Old Line
Union
Texas
Narragansett Park
US tennis group to discuss eight weeks travel rule
The United States Lawn Tennis Association’s annual meeting in Cincinnati Saturday centers on a proposed eight weeks' player travel and living expense rule. Walter Merrill Hall led the U S S T A in adopting the measure for federations. opposition is expected from Pacific Coast delegates, with exceptions possible for cross country travel.
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New York
United States Lawn Tennis Association
Cincinnati
United States
Walter Merrill Hall
Eastern Association
East
California
Mustangs Edge TCU to Tie for Second in SWC
Southern Methodist University moved into a tie for second in the Southwest Conference after a 36 to 20 win over Texas Christian. Whitey Baccus led SMU with 10 points while Judy Truelson fouled out for TCU. Darrell Lester missed time with illness as TCU suffered its fifth defeat. SMU claimed a third straight win.
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Dallas
Southern Methodist University
University of Texas
Texas Christian
Whitey Baccus
Judy Truelson
Truelson
Darrell Lester
Giant
Brouillard Seeks New Victim After Win on West Coast
In Los Angeles on February 6, Lou Brouillard the former world welter and middleweight champion searched for another opponent. He defeated Indian Joe Rivers of Fresno in the fourth round of a ten round affair. Brouillard weighed 163 pounds while Rivers weighed 162. Maxie Rosenbloom at 182 outpointed Johnny Miler of Des Moines in a ten round bout.
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Los Angeles
West Coast
Lou Brouillard
Worcester
Mass
Joe Rivers
Fresno
Calif
Brouillard
Rivers
Maxie Rosenbloom
Johnny Miler
Des Moines
Texas House Defeats Plans to Cut Solon Members
The constitutional amendments committee reported against reducing the Texas House from 150 to 93 or 84 members. A separate proposal to limit a county to seven members passed unanimously. The 93 member plan would have three from each state senatorial district while the 84 member plan would place four from each congressional district to align with population.
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Austin
U.P
Constitutional Amendments Committee
Texas House of Representatives
House
Banking bill fate debated in Senate committee glare
Washington February 6 Senators debated keeping the treasury banking bill from Senator Carter Glass sub committee. Senator Fletcher of Florida suggested the full banking committee will likely handle the measure, giving the administration more control over credit and currency issuance.
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Washington
Carter Glass
Treasury
Virginia Democrat
Fletcher
Florida
Banking Committee
Senate Banking Committee
Glass
Dempsey Cleared to Referee Boxing in New York
The State Athletic Commission reversed its ruling and allows Jack Dempsey to referee boxing matches in New York state on request. The decision notes Dempsey already held a license but avoided routine assignments, while Barney Ross remains suspended for not following commission choices. The Giants’ pitching staff also has all four leads Parmalee Hubbell Fitzsimmons and Schumacher under contract, with a note on flamingoes’ curved beaks.
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New York
State Athletic Commission
Jack Dempsey
New York State
Dempsey
Barney Ross
Lou Ambers
Sammy Fuller
Ross
New York Giants
Leroy Parmalee
Carl Hubbell
Preddy Fitzsimmons
Hal Schumacher
Boxing Commission Sets 15 Round Title Duty in New Rules
New York accepts 15 round championship distance for heavyweight bouts with Max Baer as current champion. The New York State Athletic Commission amended rules to preserve Baer’s title if he fights any non title bout shorter than 15 rounds, while maintaining 15 rounds for title eliminations.
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New York
U.P
Max Baer
State Athletic Commission
Baer
New York State
John J. Phelan
Phelan
Sullivan
Carnera to fight 260-pound Impelletierre this month
Primo Carnera agreed to meet Ray Impelletierre a 260 pound heavyweight from Cold Springs New York in Madison Square Garden. The bout is expected to be scheduled for late February with Impelletierre giving away about eight pounds and standing an inch taller. Impelletierre's manager Harry Lenny also said terms were accepted for a bout in San Francisco with Joe Louis in March.
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New York
U.P
Primo Carnera
Ray Impelletierre
Cold Springs
N. Y
George Neron
Madison Square Garden
Carnera
Harry Lenny
Impelletierre
San Francisco
Joe Louis
Pro Golfers Turn To Agua Caliente Championship Start
America's professional golfers moved to Agua Caliente in Mexico for tuneup rounds ahead of the 72 hole $5,000 Agua Caliente championship. The tournament opens tomorrow and marks golfdom's entry into pari mutuel betting. Milk sales rose by 2.5 million quarts in July 1934 versus July 1933 in New York State.
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Agua Caliente
Mex
U.P
America
New York State
Braves win secure season start as league backs park lease
Judge Emil Fuchs remains Braves president as the National League supports a refinancing plan. The league leases Braves Field through 1946 and sub-leases it to Boston, guaranteeing rental. Frick notes no personnel changes, while Fuchs declines to comment on Babe Ruth possibly joining the club. Openers: Brooklyn at Philadelphia, New York at Boston, St. Louis at Chicago, Pittsburgh at Cincinnati.
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New York
U.P
Emil Fuchs
Boston Braves
National League
Ford C. Frick
Braves Field
Babe Ruth
Boston
Fuchs
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Chicago
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
Uncertainty in SMU Coach Assistant Selection
At Southern Methodist University the search for an assistant to Head Coach Madison Bell showed uncertainty. Vic Hart of Oklahoma Baptist was seen as a strong candidate, while Joe Bailey Cheaney of Howard Payne College visited for talks. Final decision delayed for several days amid narrowed prospects and recommendations. The text also notes North Carolina cotton value at 57 million dollars for the season.
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Madison Bell
Southern Methodist University
Vic Hart
Oklahoma Baptist University
Joe Bailey Cheaney
Howard Payne College
Brownwood
Bell
C. C. Selecman
Cheaney
Hurt
North Carolina Department of Agriculture
Vic Webber Faces Cyclone Mackey In Armory Main Event
Wrestling card at the National Guard Armory features Vic Webber vs Cyclone Mackey in the main event. Oscar Aultman meets Rod Fenton in the semi final with aggressive rockum sockum style. Tickets priced at City Drug Store 517 Polk Street.
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National Guard Armory
Vic Webber
Cyclone Mackey
Oscar Aultman
Rod Fenton
Webber
Mackey
Fenton
Aultman
City Drug Store
Polk Street
Hornbostle Again Wins Title Trophy
Charles Hornkostel of India, winner of the special 1,000 yard race and the 600 in the Millrose games, holds the Rodman Wannamaker international trophy for the second straight time. Glenn Cunningham of Kansas and Keith Brown of Yale received the next votes in the poll.
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New York
Charles Hornkostel
India
Glenn Cunningham
Kansas
Keith Brown
Yale
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Brintnall
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Wismeyer
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Osborn
Martin Ectnes
Ellis Tee
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Finhaus
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Gittrich
Britain
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Santa Fe League
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Canyons
Indians
Teeee Wees Oes
Chiefs
Sears Eeantes
Antelopes
Scouts
Texans
B. Meyer
Cockrell Lokey
Terry's Cafe
Borden's Creamery
BIG Four
Boxing Commission
Armory
Hornbostle
Aramoun Recreation Club
Russell Middleton
Certified Public Accountant
Oliver Eakle
Amarillo Battery Company
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Meyer & Meyer
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