Kit Klein Quits The Keys To Train For Defense Of Titles
Kit Klein, leading U S speed skater, resigns her stenographer job to train full time for winter defense of her numerous titles. The 24 year old Buffalo native crosses to Fort Erie Canada for practice and plans Olympic trials February 26 27 aiming for first in each event.
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United States
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Oslo
Norway
Polo Association in Drastic Handicapping
The United States Polo Association revised ratings, leaving no ten goal players. Thomas Hitchcock Jr dropped from 10 to 9 goals amid recent injuries. Cecil Smith and Elmer Boeseke Jr also fell, while Winston Guest rose from 8 to 9. Raymond Guest up to 7. Michael Phipps and William Post Jr. moved to 8.
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United States Polo Association
Thomas Hitchcock, Jr
England
Hitchcock
Cecil Smith
Austin
Tex
Elmer Boeseke, Jr
California
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Boeseke
Winston Guest
United States
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Guest
Michael Phipps
William Post
Jimmy Mills
Eric Pedler
H. W. (Rube) Williams
Raymond Guest
Winston
Mastering the Sneaky Spare in Bowling
A right side hook can take out the head pin left and leave 3 6 9 10. Watch for the hidden 9 pin behind 3. Hit 3 slightly right of center to sidestep 6 and 10 and then clear the 9 for the spare.
England Not Likely To Speedboat Trial
NEW YORK, Jan. 16. Kaye Don, British road racer and speed boat pilot, doubts England will challenge for the Harmsworth trophy this year. He predicts 300 mph plus speeds in light cars in a few years and expects Sir Malcolm Campbell to break 300 in Blue Bird next month. Don bears scars from the Isle of Man crash that killed his mechanic and led to a prison term of three months. He arrived to recuperate and will spend time at Ormond, Florida, playing golf.
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U.P
Kaye Don
England
Sir Malcom Campbell
Isle of Man
Don
Ormond
Fla
Canzoneri To Meet Rodak Next Jan. 31
Chicago report that Tony Canzoneri and Leo Rodak agreed on weights for a January 31 fight at 133½ pounds. Both challengers for Barney Ross light weight title had doubts earlier but now confirmed a showdown.
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Rodak
Chicago
Tony Canzoneri
Leo Rodak
Barney Ross
Longhorns and Aggies Face Each Other in Texas Court
College Station Texas January 16 The University of Texas Southwest basketball leaders meet Texas A and M on the cage floor tonight in a conference game. Texas has won three straight. Coach John Reid expects the Aggies to stop the Longhorns winning streak after A and M lost to Rice Institute in the first meeting.
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Tex
University of Texas, Southwest
Jeaders
Texas A
Texas
Rice Institute
John Reid
Aggies
Racing Heads Study Reform in National Rules
The National Association of State Racing Commissioners studied a 43 page uniform rules document to standardize racing laws across the United States. Chairman William H Cane of New Jersey led the uniform rules committee through 71 topics with open discussion to begin tomorrow. The code covers saliva testing for drug use and prohibited betting and claiming races and would require stalls to have a single access point for foreign substances and ban medication within 48 hours of a race.
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Fla
National Association of State Racing Commissioners
United States
William H. Cane
New Jersey
See note on polo 10 goal status and other sports tidbits
United Press Sport Editor Stuart Cameron surveys polo rankings noting no 10 goal players for America or world as Hitchcock and Smith drop to nine and Boeske to eight. Also reports on track and field awards to Avery Brundage, stock car speed racing riffs, boxing suspension of Barney Ross, and other brief notes from boxing and baseball circles.
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America
Tommy Hitchcock
Cecil Smith
Elmer J. Boeske
Bonura Holdout Signals Possible Sox Position Shuffle
Zeke Bonura the White Sox first baseman and a standout fielder last season returned his contract saying the club did not offer a fair deal. Chicago plans to move Mule Haas to first base and Al Simmons to center if Bonura does not sign. Bonura batted .301 with 29 homers but missed time due to injuries.
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Zeke Bonura
Chicago White Sox
Big Louisiana
New Orleans
Comiskey Field
Bonura
Jimmy Dykes
Mule Haas
al Simmons
Two Named for U S Olympic Skate Team
Ed die Schroeder of Chicago and Delbert Lamb of Milwaukee were named to the 1936 U S Olympic skating team. Schroeder earned his spot by winning the 5 000 meter trial and topping Sunday’s 1 500 meter victory. Lamb secured his place by winning the 500 meter race in 44 8 seconds.
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U.P
Eddie Schroeder
Chicago
Delbert Lamb
Milwaukee
United States
Schroeder
Lamb
Rice Falls Behind in Loop Race to SMU 32 19
Rice Institute was near eliminated from the conference race after a 32 to 19 defeat to Southern Methodist University. Rice led early, but SMU seized momentum to lead 17 to 13 at halftime and pulled away in the second half. Loyola to play intersectional games for two years under Tom Lieb.
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U.P
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Southern Methodist University
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Loyola University
Tom Lieb
Notre Dame
Loyola
Michigan State
Lansing
Mich
Coates Breaks Scoring Drought for Texas Tie
Charlie Coates, UT star center, finally scores after eight years of high school and college play. He recovered a Texas fumble across SMU for Texas only score, helping the Longhorns tie the game.
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Charlie Coates
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Coates
Texas
Avery Brundage Wins James F Sullivan Trophy
Avery Brundage of Chicago, six years as Amateur Athletic Union president and head of the American Olympic Committee, receives the 1934 James F Sullivan service trophy. The memorial committee credits him as a great leader who united rival amateur sports factions.
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Amateur Athletic Union
James E. Sullivan
National Collegiate A. A
Carnegie Foundation
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Avery Brundage
Chicago
James F. Sullivan
William May Garland
Los Angeles
Memorial Committee
Victor Ghezzzi Wins Los Angeles Open in Playoff
Victor Ghezzzi of Deal New Jersey defeated Johnny Revolta of Milwaukee in an 18 hole playoff to win the tenth annual Los Angeles Open. Ghezzzi trailed by a stroke after nine holes but surged with three strokes in the back nine to post 73 against Revolta 75. They finished 72 holes at 285 and each claimed 1075 dollars.
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Deal
N. J
Johnny Revolta
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Fleming Five Eyes City Schedule Showdown
Tonight the Santa Fe quintet faces Fleming Business College in the opener while the Maverick Club meets the Blind Tom in the second. Fleming Five impressed with a strong first win and looms as a likely title contender. Santa Fe’s practice games hint at championship potential, making the Fleming Railroad contest a key betting point for fans.
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Fleming Business College
Maverick Club
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Maverick
Amarillo College
Sohlings Tonight Schedule Feature Matchups
Major League action lists Terry's Cafe facing Borden's Creamery while Texas Alleys plays BEB Meyer in the evening card.
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Borden's Creamery
Texas Alleys
BE B. Meyer
Ross May Not Fight in New York Until Title Defense
Barney Ross world lightweight champion and the New York State Athletic Commission agree he will not fight in New York until he defends the title against Lou Ambers, who the commission has named as the top contender. Ross is suspended until he meets Ambers for the 135 pound title after failing to defend within six months.
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New York State Athletic Commission
Boxing Board
Jack Cuddy
New York
Ross
Lou Ambers
Herkimer
N. Y
Ambers
Barney
Stockholder Adams Won't Save Boston Braves in Dog Track Fight
Boston January 16 stockholder Charles Adams, dominant owner of the Braves, refuses to rescue the club from dog racing pressures. Adams will attend a National League meeting in New York but says he will not takeover the team, citing heavy business load from his chain stores, the Boston Bruins hockey club, and Suffolk Downs stakes. The Braves face relocation issues as dog track plans threaten Fenway Park as a home site.
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Boston Braves
Charles F.dams
Emil Puchs
Braves
Adams
Ford C. Prick
New York
Fuchs
Boston Bruins
Suffolk Downs
Fenway Park
Texarkana JCs top Paris in Texas junior college clash
Texarkana Junior College defeated Paris Junior College 57 to 31 in a Texas junior college conference basketball game played last night in Texarkana.
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Tex
U.P
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