Wrigley Raises All Cubs in 1936 Salary Boost
Henry McLemorf e reports from Miami on the start of a horse racing day and the Cubs salary surprise. Chicago owner Phil Wrigley announces a league wide raise for all 23 Cubs for 1936, a first in major league history, hinting at reward based growth over big star purchases.
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Allison Still Holds No 1 In Tennis Rankings
Wilmer Allison of Austin Texas remains the nation’s top men’s tennis player per a USLTA ranking committee recommendation ahead of the annual meeting. The list ranks Budge Grant Shields Parker Mangin Hall Hines Van Ryn among others. Helen Jacobs expected to lead the women’s rankings though details are secret.
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Bitsy)Grant
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Orange
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Columbia
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John van Ryn
Philadelphia
Helen Jacobs
Berkeley
U S
Longhorns in Court Upsets in Southwest Conference Play
The Texas Longhorns defeated Rice 41 to 32 in Austin after a 15 to 4 start, with Captain Jack Taylor scoring 15 points while Seale led Rice with five field goals. Baylor was edged by Texas 35 to 33 in an earlier conference matchup. Arkansas and Texas A&M set Friday night games in College Station, with rematches planned for Saturday. SMU and TCU meet in Fort Worth, and Texas and Baylor play in Waco.
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City League Basketball: Presbyterian and Panhandle Sweep
In Badger Gym last night the Presbyterian quintet overwhelmed the Yannigans 43 to 46 and Panhandle Laundrymen routed the Canadian River Gassers 37 to 4. Next City League games are Tuesday. standings show Panhandle Laundry leading with 2 wins and Presbyterians close behind.
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Jimmie Foxx Seals Sox Contract After Holdout Threat
In New York on January 9, the Boston Red Sox canceled Foxx’s old contract, signed him to a new one year deal at a higher salary, and ended the risk of a holdout. Foxx had previously said he would seek more pay if traded from Philadelphia.
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Former boxer ranks Joe Louis among all-time greats
Jack McAuliffe the retired lightweight champion says Joe Louis is a phantom from the past with the skills of Sullivan Griffo and other ring immortals. He notes Louis could have a weak spot and predicts Louis will likely win the title but cautions against a premature white candidate.
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Max
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Scribes Call for Rule Changes in Sports World
New York editors urge open tennis tournaments for pros and amateurs to decide who is best. They back moving goal posts to the original line and allowing passing from any point behind scrimmage to speed football. Some push removing center jump and three second rule in basketball and widening hockey goals.
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New York
U.P
Boston Faces Question on Yawkey Meeting Revenue
After a brief conference in Yawkey's Office yesterday, the owner accepted a reported figure of 25,000 instead of 17,500 he was understood to have received from the A's. With Foxx in line Boston will likely sign other stars.
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America Poised for Strong Show in Global Sports War
New York January 9. United States athletes look set to contend across major Olympic winter and summer events in Europe this year. Golf polo track and field rowing swimming basketball and boxing are highlighted with top stars and potential Davis Cup and Walker Cup bids. Barbers in Independence Indiana note a seventy year family tradition continuing.
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Bitsy) Grant
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College Basketball Scores From Recent Games
Catholic U beat Mt St Marys 38 31 Harvard edged MIT 30 27 Oberlin defeated Kenyon 30 15 Ohio U topped Ohio Wesleyan 47 43 John Carroll 43 beat Western Reserve 56 46 Assumption 46 over Toledo 8 Johns 35 Michigan State 32 Kalamazoo 17 Olivet 42 20 Alma 20 Kirksville 17 Parsons 46 Carnegie Tech 34 Pittsburgh 20 West Virginia Wesleyan 31 West Virginia.
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French Canadian Yvon Robert Claims World Wrestling Title
Yvon Robert defeated Danno O'Mahoney in an informal bout to claim the world wrestling championship. Robert pinned O'Mahoney, then knocked him unconscious after a chaotic melee that sparked a riot with police interference. O'Mahoney had earlier defeated Frank Judson in straight falls.
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Tennis profits and players' pay amid 1920s circuit
New York report outlines prize money and earnings for players and officials in the O'Brien banner system. Names such as Jane Sharp, Mrs. Ethel Burkhardt Arnold, Berkeley Bell, Bruce Barnes, George Lott, Lester Stoefen, Ellsworth Vines, Fagel Tilden, and Zane Davis appear with weekly or percentage-based incomes and hotel costs. It notes Lott and Stoefen at 12.5 percent of gate, Vines at 20 percent, and remaining shares split between Tilden and O'Brien.
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H. V. Robertson & Company Accountants Ad
H V Robertson and Company announces accounting and auditing services led by Oliver Eakle Building. The firm offers tax counseling and bookkeeping support to businesses and individuals seeking professional financial guidance.
Sees 1936 as Great Year for Net Sport
Walter Merrill Hall, president of the U S Lawn Tennis Association, predicts a satisfactory 1936 season with growing public interest in tennis. He notes renewed Davis Cup stimulus from Australia, possible Wills Moody return, Jacobs vs Moody as anticipated women’s final, and the eight weeks rule boosting amateur play while pairing men’s and women’s singles championships into one event.
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U. S. Lawn Tennis Association
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Helen Wills Moody
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Germany
Six to Mix in Battle Royal at Armory Arena
Promoter Dutch Mantel brings six top matmen from Canada Arkansas Washington Utah Kansas City and Colorado to a battle royal at the Armory arena tonight. The winner advances to the main event of the regular show with other bouts setting prelims. Tickets are sold at City Drug Store.
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Los Angeles Pro Leads Early Open Qualifiers
Wild Bill Jelliffee led the Los Angeles open qualifying with a 137 over 36 holes at Sunset Fields. Wilfy Cox was four behind, with Charles Guest at 143, while McCormick Fred Morrison and Al Zimmerman led the Griffith course group at 140. Bill Nary headed Fox Hills qualifiers with 143.
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Odds favor key players for Wimbledon trip
The note predicts strong support from Don Budge and Bryan Grant, mentions a small competitor from Atlanta as a likely participant, and suggests Gene Ma is likely to be dropped due to temperamental issues. Allison and Johnny Van Ryn are expected to handle doubles, with Mrs. Moody anticipated to remain active in the competition.
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