WVU grapplers topple Thor Olson’s Ohio matmen 22–8
West Virginia University defeated Ohio University 22 to 8 at Mountaineer Field House. WVU won by falls in the 145 and 175 pound classes and scored time-margin wins in several others. Ohio state champions Busha and Hendricks fell to WVU foes as Meyers, Gray, and Johnston led the Mountaineers with decisive performances.
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Morgantown
W. Va
West Virginia University Grapplers
Thor Olson
Ohio Matmen
Mountaineer
Stanley
Sharfie
West Virginia
Gray
Mackey
Ohio
Busha
Hendricks
Mountaineers
Sharpe
Fletcher
Hepler
Wotring
Meyers
Shafer
Johnston
Byers
Freeman Thompson bout eyed for April at Public Hall
Cleveland plans for a return title fight between Tommy Freeman and Young Jack Thompson were laid before the Cleveland Boxing Commission. Public Hall, 10 000 seats, would host the April 14 bout with top tickets at 10 dollars and ringside at 2 dollars. Freeman seeks to prove himself a true champion amid controversy over last year's decision. Meanwhile in New York the U S L I A targets eliminating tennis bums as it shifts from Davis Cup hopes to curbing living expense abuses and reviewing amateur rules under Jones W Mersereau.
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Cleveland
U.2
Tommy Freeman
Jack Thompson
California
Freeman
Cleveland Boxing Commission
Public Hall
Tommy McGinty
Ray Alvis
Thompson
Joe Lewis
American Legion
McGinty
Alvis
New York
U.P
United States Lawn Tennis Association
Ennis
United States
Tilden
Johnny Doeg
Wilmer Alleen
U. S
Tennis Association
Rie
Jones W. Mersereau
Holcombe Ward
McKechnie bets on new outfield duo to lift Braves
Boston Braves manager William McKechnie says the club will improve from the 1930 sixth place finish. He pins hope on two new outfielders Wesley Schulmerick from the Los Angeles PCL and Bob Worthington from Rochester, and outlines infield duties and a stronger pitching staff as key to climbing back into the top divisions.
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William B. McKechnie
Boston Braves
Braves
Wesley Schulmerick
Bob Worthington
Schulmerick
Los Angeles Pacific Coast League
Worthington
Rochester
Chatham
Wilson
Walters
Dreesen
Rab Maranville
Maguire
Sheely
Johnny Neun
Maranville
Rabbit
al Bool
Cronin
Seibold
Frankhouse
Zachary
Cunningham
Brandt
Hard
Sherdel
New Leaders In Doubles In Ohio Bowling Meet
The Ohio State bowling tournament saw leadership shift in doubles as S Mercurio and E Koepp of Cleveland posted 1301 to take the lead over Mead am Wells of Columbus who had 1251. Mitchell and Walczak of Toledo rose to second with 1268 while Mercurio led all events with 1944. J Holstein of Columbus led singles with 727 as Adams Recreation of Columbus kept the five event lead with 3029.
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Columbus
U.P
Ubles
Ohio
Mercurio
Pp. J. Holstein
Adams Recreation
Columbuus
Denny Shute In Tourney
Denny Shute of Columbus and Tony Manero of New York will compete as a team in the international four ball golf tournament in Miami starting Sunday. The field includes Johnny Farrell with Gene Sarazen, Walter Hagen with Horton Smith, and other leading pros. pairings to be announced Friday or Saturday.
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Miami
Fla
U.P
Denny Shute
Columbus
Tony Manero
New York
Johnny Farrell
Gene Sarazen
Clarence Gamber
Cyril Walker
al Eispinosa
Craig Wood
Joe Turnesa
Henry Cuiei
Frank Walsh
al Watrous
Willie McEfarland
Whiffy Cox
Walter Hagen
Horton Smith
Bobby Cruikshank
Wild Bill Melhorn
Willie Klein
Tommy Kerigan
John Golden
Ed Dudley
Billie Burke
Jock Collins
Johnny Kinder
Jack Thompson
Bob Randall
Bob Burns
Donnie Williams
Joe Kirkwood
House passes Speaks Bill on National Guard integration
Washington March 2. The House approved the Speaks Bill to make the National Guard an automatic part of the New Army during emergencies and subject to immediate service.
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U.P
House
National Guard
Army
Ginger and Bard tangled in a perilous scheme and kidnapping plot
In Red Whrush a tangled set of rival lovers and schemers emerges as Ginger attracts painter Fard Holloway and musicians from Nicolo Calleno to decorate a clubhouse. Benito plots to kidnap Ginger, a ransom note appears, a carrier pigeon and a sinking boat end in a dramatic rescue as Ginger sustains injuries.
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Gin
Gerella Tolliver
Phil van Doorn
Fard Holloway
Red Sprash
Ginger
Chicago
Wnicolo
Bard
Patty Sears
Speed
Eddy Jackson
Eddy
Cotton
Berd
Patty
Bentto
Tolliver
Benito
Benito’s Patient Plot Secures Kidnapping in Chicago Ties
Benito stages Ginger’s kidnapping using pigeons, drugs, and a staged boat concealment. Bard and Eddy suspect Genoa’s gang links while Benito’s long game reveals a web with Giovanni and Kappalla, ending with Ginger imprisoned and Benito jailed.
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Ginger
Chicago
Speed
Cotton
Eddy
Pat
Benito
Bard
Big Leaguers Begin Spring Training Intense Camp Work
Several clubs opened their spring camps with only a few absentees. Cincinnati Reds welcomed most players to the first days of week two in Tampa with Sigafoos and others expected to arrive soon. Washington Senators added Marberry Fargrave and Harris after a Sunday break in Biloxi. In St. Augustine Connie Mack split the squad for two daily practices and planned an inter squad game by Thursday with Miller Boley and Williams joining camp.
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Tampa
Fla
Charley Dressen
Joe Stripp
Horace Ford
Frank Sigafoos
Gene Moore
Walter Roettger
Cincinnati Reds
Sigafoos
Biloxi
Miss
U.P
Washington
Senators
Marberry
Fargrave
Harris
BT. Myers
Connie Mack
Bing Miller
Jack Boley
Dib Williams
Red Sox add Brillheart Kline and Milliken to prospects
Pensacola reports pitchers Jerry Brillheart Bob Kline and Frank Milliken added to list of promising prospects for regular berths with the Boston Red Sox. The trio pitched in yesterday's practice game, helping the regulars to an 8 to 2 victory.
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Pensacola
Fla
Jerry Brillheart
Bob Kline
Frank Milliken
Boston Red Sox
Giants reach camp as Mel Ott and others arrive
The New York Giants opened camp with infield and outfield regulars arriving in San Antonio. Mel Ott Hughie Critz Ethan Allen and Clint Richbourg checked in yesterday and others are due today. In St Petersburg Florida the Braves' MecKechnie says recruit pitchers will drill for five days before the spring exhibition series.
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San Antonio
Tex
U.P
New York Giants
Mel Ott
Hughie Critz
Ethan Allen
Clint Richbourg
ST. Petersburg
Fla
MecKechnie
Boston Braves
Phillies expected to show improved pitching this season
Winter Haven Florida March 2 U P Coach Jack Onslow says the Philadelphia Phillies have the makings of a real staff after four days of spring work. He notes they have the physical tools and believe they will show plenty of stuff.
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Winterhaven
Fla
U.P
Jack Onslow
Philadelphia Phillies
Onslow
Phillies
Brooklyn Robins Launch Dual-Squad Training Plan
The Brooklyn Robins began a new training program in Clearwater with two daily workouts. Manager Robinson split players into two squads, led by Coach Jimmy Johnston, exercising separately each morning and facing a 9-inning game each afternoon.
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Clearwater
Fila
U.P
Brooklyn Robiis
Robinson
Jimmy Johnston
Ferrell Brother Joins Browns Pitching Staff
West Palm Beach report says Marvin Ferrell, younger brother of Rick and Wesley Ferrell, is a candidate for the St. Louis Browns pitching staff after joining the squad yesterday.
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West Palm Beach, Fla
U.P
Marvin Ferrell
Rick
Wesley Ferrell
St. Louis Browns
Young Ferrell
West Virginia
Ferrel
Purple Cagers Win Over Racine in Finals of Tourney
Omero y March 2 Pomeroy boys and girls won Meigs County High School basketball titles at home defeating Racine in both finals 20 15 for the boys and 59 12 for the girls. Crow led Pomeroy with nine points and Salser had eight for Racine. Proctor scored 30 for the Pomeroy girls with 12 field goals and six fouls. Winebrenner sank 22 of 30 foul attempts.
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Racine
Omeroy
Pomeroy
Meigs County
Chester Girls
Raccine Ghrls
Tuppers Plains Girls
Pomeroy Boys
Crow
Salser
Pomeroy Panther
Racine Girls
Proctor
Winebrenner
Freckner
Cheater
Pomeroy Girls
Ewing
Cohen
Henneasy
Roach
Schmittauer
Cavenacen
Moore
Smith
Hayman
Trussel
Rose
Crow Ieevenwan Wien
TEEDS
Racine Boys
F. Pta
Wee
Stobart
Eda
Tupanhanedhiaenest
Spencer
Yankees Close Training Roster As Gehrig Arrives
Lou Gehrig is due to arrive late today to complete the New York Yankees camp roster. Manager Joe McCarthy has begun assigning duties to players for Saturday's game with the Boston Braves. Sam Byrd, the last holdout, joined camp last night.
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ST. Petersburg
Fila
U.P
Lou Gehrig
New York Yankees
Joe McCarthy
Boston Braves
Sam Byrd
Northwestern Clinches Big 10 Title With Ohio State Win
Northwestern holds the Big 10 championship and enters the final week of the schedule. Illinois and Wisconsin end their seasons tonight, while Minnesota leads a tight battle for second place as Indiana faces Ohio State and Wisconsin plays Purdue.
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Chicago
Northwestern
Ohio State
Columbus
Iewa
Evanston
Illinois
Wisconsin
Hlllnois
Purdue
Madison
Indiana
Minnesota
Michigan
Probe of bout opens Tuesday
New York dispatch says all linked to the Billy Petrole King Tut bout must report at the New York Athletic Commission investigation on Tuesday. Chicago and Minneapolis gamblers are said to have made a large betting coup, though commissioners and writers foresee a likely whitewash.
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New York
U.P
Tom McArdle
New York Athletic Commission
Chicago
Minneapolis
William Muldoon
John Phelan
Mitch's Musings on Buckeye Publicity and Praise
The writer vents about Ohio University's sports publicity, arguing the Buckeye teams deserve credit after football and basketball titles. He criticizes the Buckeye publicity department for downplaying their success and urges a stronger, prouder portrayal of the teams. The column questions recognition and praises consistent performance across football basketball and upcoming seasons.
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Ohio
Bobby Jones
Basket Hall Wonton
Ruales Eye
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