Ruth Aims to Regain Home Run Crown in 1931
Babe Ruth plans a strong 1931 season with renewed training in Florida and an eye on surpassing Hack Wilson's 56 home runs. He believes the new dead ball helps him and will seek an improved contract beyond his $80,000 deal. Ruth positions 1931 as his last under current terms and anticipates negotiations next spring.
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Track Field Games To Be Run Tonight at Madison Square Garden
The 1931 indoor track season climaxes with the National A A U meet in Madison Square Garden. Over 250 athletes from four nations, 23 colleges and 28 clubs compete, including eight world champions and 11 American record holders in events such as the 600 and 1,000 yard races.
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Paul Martin
Paul Keller
Phil Edwards
Alex Wilson
Dr. Martin
Martin
Keller
France
Ray Conger
George Bullwinkle
Dale Letts
Sam Martin
Edwards
Wilson
Bernie McCafferty
Eddie Foll
Eddie Blake
Carl Coan
University of Pennsylvania
Gene Venske
A C
Wallace Wiles
Bates College
J. Cobb
Harvard
George Spitz
Harold Osborn
Spitz
Tilden Beats Kozeluh In Columbus Exhibition Show
Bill Tilden nicknamed The Barnstormer defeated Karel Kozeluh in Columbus by 0-6 6-2 6-3 in a crowd of about 2500. The 39 year old displayed speed, power serves, and showmanship while Kozeluh struggled to counter Tilden’s drives. Emmet Pare and Hunter also played in singles and doubles with Pare defeating Hunter and Pare teaming with Kozeluh to win the doubles 6-4 6-2.
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Jack Curley
Francis T. Hunter
New Rochelle
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Hunter
Giants Target 100 Wins Under McGraw This Year
In a McGraw interview, the New York Giants aim for 100 victories, review last season’s hitting and fielding leaders, and outline pitching plans at San Antonio. He notes slumps, potential shifts for Lindstrom and Verges, and the need for better coordination to close the five-game gap to St. Louis.
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Carniinalia
Bulldogs Work On New Offense For Logan Tilt
Athens High School drills a new offense under Coach Pete McKinley as nine players travel to Logan to face Logan High School. The Bullhorns aim to counter Logan's tight defense led by Oberle St. Clair Gompf and Gooding with a stronger attack and reserve Wilson may see action.
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Fighting Tut Set to Meet King Tut in New York Fight
The article recalls a planned Friday Madison Square Garden bout between The Far zo Express and King Tut with The Far zo Express vowing to fight on if Tut wins again. It notes Billy Petrolle’s past clashes with Tut and a comeback, plus a memorable basketball bankboard shot by John Trace at Ohio Gym.
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Meigs County Cage Tourney Seedings Set at Pomeroy
Pomeroy in Meigs County schools announce seeds for a basketball tournament to be held Friday and Saturday at the new junior high gym. Schedule lists girls and boys games with Letart Racine Pomeroy Harrisonville Rutland Chester Middleport Columbia and Tuppers Plains among the teams. Finals set for Saturday night with the girls at 8 and the boys at 9 or after.
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College basketball scores from multiple matches
Mt. Union defeated Case 33 to 21 while Xavier led Denison 26 to 20. Muskingum beat Washington and Jefferson 28 to 22. Washington State won 38 to 26 against Lawrence Ripon 24. Illinois State topped Illinois Wesleyan 44 to ?
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Penneylvania
Northwestern Wildcats face 1931 season after player ineligibilities
Northwestern announces ineligibility affects Bob Gonga tackle end from 1930 team and eight freshmen due to scholastic delinquencies. Regular quarterback Lefty Leach also ineligible after two years of prior competition. Spring practice to begin for eligible freshmen and varsity players not in other sports.
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Bob Gonga
Lefty Leach
Dick Hanley
Weather Halts Florida Boxing Show At Madison Square Garden
Bad weather washes out the Mickey Walker Johnny Rieke heavyweight bout at Madison Square Garden, postponed to Wednesday. Promoter Pa Stribling says rain may boost gate, with W. L. Stribling and future rival Max Schmeling among boxers involved in a busy day at the box office.
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Johnny Rieke
Madison Square Garden Arena
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Mount Union 13th Straight Ohio Conference Victory
Mount Union College defeated Case 33 to 21 to extend its conference winning streak to thirteen. The article notes Navier University beating Denison 7 to and nearby teams like Ma kingum College and others competing in regional leagues and upcoming tournaments.
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Akron Heavyweight Christner Defeats Reece in 10 Rounds
Meyer Christner of Akron outboxed Emmet Reece of Youngstown over ten rounds last night. Christner won seven rounds and drew one, pressing as the aggressor throughout. Christner weighed 197 pounds to Reece's 193.
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