Peer Ly Fest opens with Cubs season outlook for Rogers
Mitch's Musings notes Joe McCarthy as Chicago Cubs manager for 1981 and previews a tough season. Rogers faces boos from fans in Wrigley Field while aiming to lift the team in the National League and contend for the World Series.
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Leon Lee Warns on Carera Title Threats
Leon Lee says Primo Car era would fight monthly if he wins the heavyweight title. The remark draws pushback as critics urge restraint and question feasibility of such a schedule.
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Leon Lee
Primo Carera
Leon
Decrease Noted in Sheep and Lambs Feed Lots
Columbus reports 18 percent fewer sheep and lambs on feed compared with a year ago according to Carl J. West Ohio Farm Bureau research director. The decline spans Ohio Michigan Nebraska Colorado and Wyoming with many ewe lambs in feed lots possibly moving to market if prices rise or staying for breeding if not. Hog receipts are high and prices dip though hog market remains generally sound. Cattle receipts drop and weak demand for dressed beef limits price recovery.
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World Boxing Titles Tonight in Chicago Show
Two world boxing champions, Christo battalino and Jack berg, clash at Chicago stadium with battalino defending his featherweight crown against Eddie Shea while berg risks his junior welterweight title against Goldie Hess in a bid to solidify his standing.
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Bat) Battalino
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Kid) Berg
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Mat Season Opens Here On Saturday
Coach Thor Olsen’s squad of stapplers opens the 1981 wrestling schedule against Kent State. Ohio University features four prior state champions Steel Busha Shafer Hendricks as it pursues another state crown. Kent State, led by captain Art Stejskai and heavyweight Joe Begala era, fields fifteen with 115-pound champion Ellie Arnette absent. The card Saturday is:
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Shafer
Hendricks
Cleveland
Couple Marries in Boxing Ring Incident
A couple wed in a boxing ring the other night drawing surprise from onlookers. O Goofey set aside his paper to ask whether the couple wore gloves for the ceremony.
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O'Gooffy
Statistician notes eight million play basketball
A statistician states that eight million people play basketball while professors do not voice concern about overemphasis. The remark highlights a disparity between data and academic commentary.
Train Bandits Escape Bellefontaine Heist
Six masked bandits robbed seven passengers on a Detroit to Cincinnati Big Four train securing $3,000 in cash and jewels. Police believe the gang fled toward Toledo after the January 23 incident.
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Detroit
Cincinnati
Toledo
Nicky Arnstein Swindle Probe Opens in Chicago
Police in Chicago opened a local inquiry into a $50,000 swindle as federal investigators began probing which of two prominent city politicians was victimized. Jules Arnstein, known as Nicky, a notorious New York gambler, was the focus of the case and authorities sought to determine the responsible party.
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Jules
Nicky” Arnstein
New York
Dancer Anna Pavlova Dies in The Hague Hotel Des Indes
World famed dancer Anna Pavlova died in The Hague at the Hotel Des Indes after a pleurisy attack that began Tuesday. The 46 year old artist had been celebrated as one of the era’s greatest performers.
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Anna Pavlova
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State Faces Wildcat Five on Saturday
Ohio State aims to beat Northwestern in Evanston to rise in the Western Conference standings. Northwestern leads with three victories, Ohio State has two and one defeat, tied for fourth with Minnesota. Coach Harold Olsen may start multiple lineups. Lively and Hinchman likely at forward, with Fesler or Hoffer at center and Larkins at guard. Northwestern’s Joe Reiff and Marshall stand as top threats. Ohio State to play Michigan in Ann Arbor next Monday following a 22 to 16 win at home.
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Horton Smith Ties For Lead In Open Golf
In Los Angeles on January 23 Horton Smith and Hermon Barrow led the Motion Picture Industries Open after 18 holes of qualifying play. Smith shot 67 on the East Fox Hill course and 71 on the West, totaling 140. Barrow matched 140 with strong rounds on both courses while Abe Espinosa stood fourth after a 152.
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Heidel Berg College Tops Akron in Ohio Conference Battle
Heidel Berg College defeated Akron University 35 to 31 in an Ohio Conference basketball game. Haley led the winners with 19 points from the guard position on eight field goals and three fouls.
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Heidelberg College
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Yankees to Sign Players on One-Year Deals
Colonel Jake Ruppert states the club will sign players to one-year contracts. The article notes the tradition of Babe Ruth signing the deal each spring and the familiar yearly thrill of the process.
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Jake Ruppert
1931 Poughkeepsie regatta set for June 17
The 1931 regatta at Poughkeepsie will be rowed June 17 barring conflicts. It stands as the earliest date set for the rowing classic.
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Poughkeepsie
Dean Ayers Honors Charley Hyatt as One of College Basketballs Greats
Dean Ayers praises Charley Hyatt of Pittsburgh as a noted all American and one of the greatest college players. Hyatt, 6 feet 2, wiry and energetic, combined instinct, will, and unconventional moves to deliver standout shooting and clutch performances across his Western Conference years.
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Pittsburgh
Hyatt
Duke Blue Devils End 61-Year Tie Drought With Demon Wake
Duke and Wake Forest battled to a tie during the 18380 football season marking Duke’s first such result since 1922. Earlier that season Duke and Presbyterian were deadlocked at six points apiece.
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Scotch golfer seeks lost balls before teeing up
A Scottish golfer asks his caddie if he can find lost balls prior to play. The caddie claims he can, prompting the golfer to request two balls so he can tee off.
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O'Geoffy
Shadow boxing 15 rounds for heavyweight title
A boxing gimmick proposal suggests Jack Sharkey shadows 15 rounds of practice for the world heavyweight championship, promoting a dramatic pre title bout display in New York. The idea targets boxing fans and could influence commissions to consider showmanship as part of title events.
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New York Boxing Commission
Jack Sharkey
Athens Bulldogs at Marietta Tigers tipped for Friday switch
Athens High plans to visit Marietta in a postponed game moved to Saturday due to a clash with Martins Ferry. Marietta reshuffles to boost scoring with Dye replacing Britton and Miraben possibly shifting roles while Homer Wooley may debut. Officials report strong ticket sales as both squads prepare to capitalize on lineup changes and team chemistry.
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Mount Union vs Wittenberg Clash in Ohio Conference Showdown
Mount Union College and Wittenberg, both undefeated, collide in an Ohio basketball showdown. Mount Union adds six foot five center Lorain Lindamood to bolster a seven win season as control of the tip-off could decide the contest against the Buckeye Conference powerhouse.
Five Indians Holdouts Spark Salary Battle in Cleveland
In Cleveland the Indians face contract disputes as Wealey Ferrell and Eddie Morgan unsigned their deals. Ferrell seeks around 20000 dollars after a 14000 dollar 1936 salary, with reports of a 60 percent rise in 1941. Morgan, Averill, Sewell, and Hodapp are also mentioned as seeking raises or having unsigned contracts ahead of spring training.
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Wealey Ferrell
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Indiana
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Earl Averill
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Senior girls rebound to beat sophomores 16-8
The Athena Al eh Sehoat Senior girls rebounded after an opening loss to the Juniors to defeat the Sophomores 16-8 on Thursday night. The Seniors played with five players while the sophomores fielded a full team, with Daggett and Tom supplying most of the scoring.
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Baphomores
Miasea
Daggett
Tom
Georgia Tech hires Jack Cannon as coach in Atlanta
Jack Cannon a former All American and Notre Dame star is named coach at Georgia Tech Atlanta officials announced. Art Shires signed a contract for the season with Milwaukee Brewers and George Lote’s fee tops prior brewer payments. Canadian indoor title holder George Lote advances in Montreal quarterfinals against Tumpton Boston. Oberst slows to coach football at Canisius College Buffalo for two years after serving as grad coach at Washington and Lee. Youngstown plans February 23 exhibition with Bill Tilden and pro stars plus Karl Korciuk participation.
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Golumbaux
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Tina
Georgia Tech
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Southern
Thuradar
George Lote
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Giene Oberst
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Washington and Lee University
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German Boxer Max Behmeling objects to boxing commission
Max Behmeling, a German heavyweight signed to fight Stribling for the crown this summer, again faces the German boxing commission. A wireless message was sent to clarifying remarks amid an interview where the commission accused of little knowledge of the sport and lacking interest in German boxers. The commission reportedly only recalled him home when money was needed.
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German Boxing Commission
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