Most First Basemen To Return This Year
Boston article notes the National League Baseball Club of Boston considering a name change as it lists 1936 roster options. Hal Lee leads with a .303 average, Job Reis anchors the pitching staff, and a mix of veterans and rookies compete for infield and outfield spots.
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Boston
National League Baseball Club of
Braves
Broncos
Gaffney Street
Braves’ Field
Hal
Lee
Reis
Brooklyns
Ed Brandt
al Lopez
Hank Gowdy
Tony Cuccinello
Dodgers
Wally Berger
Baxter Jordan
Bill Urbansky
Pinkey Whitney
Rabbit” Maranville
Coscarart
Ellie Fletcher
Berger
J. Earl Browne
Little Rock
Big Hank Greenberg
Detroit
Joe Kuhel
Washington Senators
Zeke Bonura
Chicago White Sox
Hal Trosky
Cleveland Indians
Sam Leslie
Boston Braves
Dolph Camilli
Phillies
Giants
Gene Corbett
Winnipeg
Blanton Secures Major Salary Raise for 1936 Season
Shawnee Oklahoma January 30 Cy Blanton Pirates ace signs a new contract described as more than a 100 percent increase. He avoids specifics, says he will report early to spring training and focuses on hunting and family, while expressing joy at the substantial raise.
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Shawnee
Okla
Cy Blanton
Pittsburgh Pirate
Blanton
Braddock Lookalike Spars With Boston Double In United Press Sketch
Henry McLemore surveys sports chatter from Miami and beyond. Jack McCarthy of Boston mirrors heavyweight Jim Braddock in appearance and autograph duties as boxing circles joke about a Braddock vs Louis bout with a lookalike. The column also touches on racing, golf wagers, and past champions with playful anecdotes.
Ross Seeks 40000 For Canzoneri Title Defense
Chicago welterweight champion Barney Ross demands 40000 to defend his title against Tony Canzoneri of New York, with Madison Square Garden offering 35000. The $5000 gap may block a May rematch after two prior light welter title bouts won by Ross. The New York State Athletic Commission also sanctioned the February 7 Arizmendi vs Ambers light bout at Madison Square Garden after Arizmendi posted 2500 to meet the winner of the Belloise bout.
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New York
U.P
Barney Ross
Chicago
Tony Canzoneri
Madison Sousare
Arizmendi
Lou Ambers
New York State Athletic Commission
Madison Square Garden
Everett Rightmire
Mike Belloise
Fast Breaks and Center Jump Debate By College Coach
Illinois coach Craig Ruby outlines offense choices for the Illini as speed drives a faster break and two rebound threats enable longer shots. He discusses pivot area rules, center jumps, and returning the free throw rule to allow any player to shoot.
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Illinois
Purdue
California
Rideout Twins Chase Track Fame At Illinois
The Rideout twins Blaine and Wayne, 19 year old Illinois sophomores, ran multiple dead heats in cross country facing Purdue Wisconsin Notre Dame Loyola and others. They plan indoor events with Blaine in the mile and Wayne in the half mile while remaining supportive brothers.
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Robert Walton
Champaign
Inll
Rideout Twins
University of Illinois
Blaine
Wayne Rideout
Purdue
Wisconsin
Town
Notre Dame
Loyola
Wayne
Twins
Tuscola
University
Illinois
Stoefen to marry Ruth Moody in February
Lester Stoefen, twice national doubles champion, will wed Ruth Moody 18 year old beauty contest winner and film actress on February 4 in Los Angeles. Stoefen currently performs with a professional tennis troupe.
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Stoefen
Los Angeles
Lester Stoefen
Ruth Moody
Duke Coach John W. Coombs Recovering After Hand Surgery
John W. Coombs, longtime Duke University baseball coach and former Philadelphia athletics figure, is reported by doctors to be on the road to recovery following four operations that cleared an infection in his left hand.
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Palestine
John W. Coombs
Duke University
Philadelphia Athletics
Physicians Tonight
Cavalcade Debuts At Santa Anita In 1936 Mile
Cavalcade the 1934 king of the three-year olds returns to racing for a 1936 debut at Santa Anita in a mile event. Trainer Bob Smith reports Cavalcade in good condition and ready to go if weather clears.
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Santa Anita
Los Angeles
Bob Smith
Stratton Tags Ryan Tonight In Armory Show
Promoter Dutch Mantell presents an all star wrestling program at the Armory starting at 8 PM. Walter Stratton of Ohio teams with Ray Ryan of Colorado in the main event, with Stratton a slight favorite. Dory Detton faces Dale Hadock in the semi final, while Albert Szasz meets Senor Louis De La Torre in the prelim. Tickets available at City Drug Store, 617 Polk Street.
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Dutch Mantell
Armory
Walter Stratton
Ray Ryan
Manassa
Colo
Stratton
Sailor Moran
Danno McShain
Dory Det
Knickers and quirks amid a sports round up
New York reports a scattershot sports column noting fashion shifts to knicker slacks for 1936 knickers and knee pants style. It mentions athletes like Nathan Mann, Ford Smith, and Norman Bright, along with bets about Maj. Ralph Sasse widening football fields and other varied sports chatter.
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New York
Jimmy Isaminger
Athletics
Nathan Mann
New Haven
Ford Smith
Ralph Sasse
King Levinsky
Dodgers
Johnny Gorman
Braves
Rabbit Maranville
O Mahoney Beats Strangler Lewis For World Title
In St Louis on January 30 Ed O Mahoney defeated Strangler Lewis to retain the world wrestling title. Lewis knocked out Jack McGrath, manager of O Mahoney, then pinned by a final bout. McGrath was carried from the ring after the fall.
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ST. Louis
Ed "Strangler
Hitchcock Won’t Play in England Polo News
New York report says Tom Hitchcock Jr. excludes himself from the Westchester Cup polo competition in England next summer. California will be represented by Kris Pedley and the US Polo Association would consider a late addition if Hitchcock can spare two months from his brokerage business.
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New York
Tommy Hitchcock, Jr
England
California
Kris Pedley
United States Polo Association
Long Island
Rogers Wins Amateur Pocket Billiard Title in 18 Innings
Edward Charles Rogers of Glen Cove New York captured the national championship by defeating defending champ J Howard Shoemaker 125 to 42 in an 18 inning deciding match. The 24 year old youth won the title in New York and claimed the amateur world crown.
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Rodgers
New York
Edward Charles Rogers
Glen Cove
N. Y
Rogers
J. Howard Shoemaker
5 000 Expected for Wildlife Conference
The North American Wildlife Conference called by President Roosevelt for a five day session begins February 3 in Washington. Upwards of 5,000 people are expected to attend as conservation groups seek unified action through federated county state and national units. The plan includes diverse groups with autonomous local units sending delegates to state councils and then to a national council. The conference draws representatives from major conservation groups state agencies hunters and both Canada and Mexico have been invited.
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Jay N
Ding) Darling
Biological Survey
Darling
National Federation
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National Council
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Mexico
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New York State College of Forestry
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Nevada
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Oregon
Peter Norbeck
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Missouri
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Harry Flood Byrd
Virginia
Wallace H. White, Jr
Maine
Carl Shoemaker
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A. Willis Robertson
Marvin Jones
Texas
Schuyler Otis Bland
Sam D. McReynolds
Tennessee
Lindsay ©. Warren
Frank H. Buck
California
William H. Berlin
Pennsylvania
Claude V. Parsons
Ilinois
Fred Hildebrandt
James P. Richards
South Carolina
Albert E. Carter
Charles D. Millard
New York
Chester C. Bolton
Ohio
August H. Andersen
Minnesota
Leo FE. Allen
Illinois
J. Frank Stratton
Catalina Golf Tourney Begins on Santa Catalina Island
Avalon Calif Jan 30 Santa Catalina Island surrendered to an invading army of golfers to day Drawn to the island playground by the Catalina 5000 Open Tournament 150 or more players were entered in todays first round of medal competition Practically all the entire field of professionals which has been campaigning along California's winter tournament trail is here for the event The winning pro will collect 1500 with the purses split into 20 prizes Second round 18 hole play will go on tomorrow and the final 36 holes set for Saturday
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Henry McLemore
United Press
Miami
Fra
Jim Braddock
Jack McCarthy
Boston
Braddock
McCarthy
Burden
Louis
Hollywood Kennel Club
Man Mountain Dean
Lou Holtz
Miami- Biltmore
Horton Smith
Johnny Revolta
Tommy Armour
Walter Hagen
Johnny
Edward VIII
Edward VII
Alfonso
Spain
Kaye Don
Daytona Beach
United States
Isle of Man
Tom Thorp
Johnny Gilbert
Napoleon Jack Dorval
Jack Kearns
Jimmy Johnston
Madison Square Garden
Max Marek
John Henry Lewis
Art Lasky
Baer
California
College Basketball Scores From Regional Meet
Montana 51 Eastern Montana Normal Bottineau 46. Arizona 46 New Mexico Aggies 45. Montana 51 North Montana College 80. San Marcos Teachers 47. Parsons 45 Penn College 34. Cape Girardeau Teachers 29 Rolla School of Mines 17. Navy 38 William and Mary 24. Shepherd 80 Davis Elkins 61. Findlay 90 Kent State 42. Hiram 24 Akron 33. Windsor 18.
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New Mexico Aggies
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