Fifteen-Thirty book chronicles Helen Wills tennis life
Mitch's Musings reviews a biography of Helen Wills, tracing her tennis career from age 14 to Wimbledon while exploring her art, society presence, and psychology. It highlights controversial matches against Helen Jacobs at Forest Hills and the 1933 final, recalling Wills' muscle spasms and the impact on her performance.
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Moody
Wills
Forest Hills
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United States
Wimbledon
Center Court
Helen Jacobs
Player recounts Wimbledon 1935 finals rain delay and exit
Miss Wills recalls the 1935 Wimbledon final between Helen Jacobs and herself. She describes rain postponement, a long first set, back nerve pain, and collapse at the third set while Jacobs led 5 3. She reflects on rivalry, friendship, and her wind returning in the closing moments.
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Miss Jacobs
Helen
Miss Wills
Helen Jacobs
Wimbledon
Buckeyes Eye Western Title After USC Defeat
Ohio State, shaken by a 13 12 loss to USC, aims to win the Western Conference title. Coach Francis Schmidt plans to add a new place kicker and has rehoused kicking duties to Mike Kabealo and Charley Ream. The team, returning to Columbus, will prep for Northwestern while reserves practice.
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Kansas City
U.P
University of Southern California
Ohio State
Trojans
Buck
Columbus
Francis A. Schmidt
Northwestern
Grand Canyon
Scoring leaders battle for state back title
Evertt Elkins of Marshall leads a 31-strong field with 30 points as the state gridiron scoring race reaches one third. Close behind are Charley Metzger Miami Johnny Lucas Western Reserve Marty Slovak Toledo and others from Buckeye and Ohio Conferences and independents.
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U.P
Norman Schoen
Baldwin-Wallace
Everett Elkins
Cam Henderson
Marshall College
Elkins
Charley Metzger
Miami
Johnny Lucas
Western Reserve
Marty Slovak
University of Toledo
Buckeye
Ohio
Lone bettor nets 2244.60 in River Downs double
A single $2 ticket won a 10 to 1 payout at River Downs Race Track as Portden and Bay Eagle captured the first two races. The daily double pool yielded a top prize of 2244.60 for the fortunate bettor.
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Cincinnati
U.P
River Downs
Portden
Bay Eagle
Ohio University backs rebuilt after Len Janiak injury
Coach Don Peden faced a torn backfield as Len Janiak broke his left leg in the Western Reserve game. The injury leaves the Ohio University team with a short backfield just days before the Homecoming clash with Miami.
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Don Peden
Ohio University
Miami
Peden
Blaine R. Goldsberry
Len Janiak
Cornell Eleven Lifts Snavely to All-America Coach Fate
The article notes Carl G. Snavely as the likely All-America coach for 1937 after turning Cornell from a low period into a strong contender. It highlights his recruiting acumen, including a card-index system for promising prep athletes, and traces his coaching path from Bucknell to North Carolina before returning to Cornell.
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Cornell
Carl
NEA Service
New York
Carl G. Snavely
Snavely
North Carolina
Big Red
Gil Dobie
Ithacans
Chuck Barrett
Eddie Kaw
Sunny Sundstrom
George Pfann
America
Buffalo
Pennsylvania
Little Lebanon Valley
Bellfonte Academy
Buckness
Chisox Pick Vernon Kennedy To Win City Title
The White Sox predict Vernon Kennedy will win the 1937 Chicago city championship while the Cubs, down 3 games to 2, name Larry French to stay alive. Chicago outhits Cubs 11 to 8 as Sox tally in first, third, fifth and seventh to secure the win with Tex Carleton taking the loss.
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U.P
White Sox
Vernon Kennedy
National League Cubs
Cubs
Larry French
Sox
Tex Carleton
Dark Alley Looms for Giants Fans and Deep Sea Yachtsmen
A rambunctious letter from Henry McLemore venting about New York Giants fans and yacht club rivals, joking of alleyway confrontations and a fearsome mock threat. He pivots to whimsical self-portraits and a satirical tally of income from various odd jobs.
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Henry McLemore
New York
New York Giants
Terry
Steele and Apostoli sign for 12 round Madison Square Garden bout
Fred Apostoli of San Francisco and Freddie Steele of Tamoca Washington were matched for a 12 round non title fight set for November 12 at Madison Square Garden. Steele, recognized as middleweight titleholder by the NBA and New York Commission, must weigh 161 to 165 with 160 class limit. Steele last defended his title against Ken Overlin about six weeks ago, giving him about five months before the six month title-defense rule would apply.
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U.P
Fred Apostoli
San Francisco
Freddie Steele
Tamoca
Wash
Madison Square Garden
Steele
National Boxing Association
New York State Athletic Commission
Apostoli
Europe
Marcel Thil
France
Ken Overlin
Richmond
Will Greet Pastor at Jacksonville Reception
The Methodist Church at Jacksonville hosts a reception for new minister Rev. Lawrence and his wife this Friday at 7 30 pm. The public is invited to attend and welcome the couple to their new charge.
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Methodist Church
Jacksonville
Lawrence
Terry Plans Shake-Up in Giant Ranks
Henry Super reports the New York Giants eye major staff changes after the 1937 World Series. Possible trades target Hal Schumacher Wally Berger Hank Leiber and Johnny McCarthy for Van Lingle Mungo as the club seeks a top pitcher and a center fielder who can hit.
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New York
Chame Pion
New York Giants
Giants
Bill Terry
Hal Schumacher
Wally Berger
Hank Leiber
Johnny McCarthy
Schumacher
Berger
Leiber
van Lingle Mungo
Brooklyn Dodgers
Mungo
Lou Chiozza
Chiozza
McCarthy
Sam Leslie
Yankees
Joe McCarthy
Yanks
Jacob Ruppert
Bulldogs Set to Face Nelsonville in Friday Showdown
Athens Bulldogs aim to topple bitter rival Nelsonville in Nelsonville after a strong showing against Pomeroy last Thursday. A 42-0 win by Wellston over Greyhounds earlier hints at improving Athens defense and offense ahead of the Friday game.
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Middleport
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Athens Bulldogs
Bulldogs
Greyhounds
Bearcat Mentor Sidelined with Heavy Cold
Cincinnati UC football coach Russ Coshen is confined to his home with a heavy cold. Backup Linus Haley and line coach Wade Woodworth lead the Bearcats as they prep to meet Case Institute after four straight losses.
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U.P
Russ Coshen
University of Cincinnati
Bearcat
Backe
Linus Haley
Wade Woodworth
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