Special Rules Will Not Be Necessary in Series Johnson States
American League cannot be forced to use resin. National League president Heydler says resin use is optional and will not be enforced. Spring discussions in New York focus on resin and new sacrifice fly rule. Ivy Wingo released by Cincinnati Nationals. Brown released by Chicago. McKechnie to manage St. Albans. Red Ormsby plans spring training in skyscraper. Commissioner Landis wary of compulsory rules. Farrell obituary notes pioneer American League owner.
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Mild greeting at college for Red Grange
Dr Fade 10 JAP Thed Grange hero of the University of Illinois ironed for three years arrived at his alma mater today to a sparse reception. The depot platform showed little crowding unlike past hero welcomes as only a Newersiper Man and Har ry MecNevin greeted him.
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Pyle
Heavyweights Set To Shine In New Garden Ring
New York February reports heavyweights getting high attention from promoter Jess McMahon as he plans multiple showdowns at the Garden. Contenders include Sharkey, Uluffman, Maloney, Fuen, and Delaney, with other hopefuls such as Berbenbach, Neu man, De Maye, and Gorman slated for summer bouts post circus. The card will feature a ten round welterweight bout with Joe Dundee facing Ommy Jones.
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the Garden
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Experence Maloney
Boston
Pat Lestar
Fuen
Bud Gorman
Garden
Berbenbach
Ray Neuman
Jack de Maye
Maye
Eddie
Joe Dundee
Baltimore
Ommy Jones
Youngstorn
Marconia Shatters Time in Miami Mule Handicap
Marconia won the Fernand handicap at Miami in 1 46 1 5 as Brainstorm and Loveen followed. Sunchine missed the money. Lascen failed to challenge. Prince of Umb led Baton Rouge handicap at Orleans with Prince T D and Hopeless third.
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Brainstorm
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Orleans
Prince of Umbat
John T. D
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Prince
Melaehrine
Maine rifle captain shot in leg in accident
Ver non Same of Bangor, captain of the University of Maine rifle team, was wounded in the leg by an accidental discharge shortly after receiving the varsity M for winning the world small bore championship. The injury is said not to be serious and was caused by a teammate’s rifle discharge during practice.
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Congress High Five Heads to Watertown for Big clash
Congress High travels Friday to Watertown to meet Watertown High in a thriller as upstate squads showcase fast break pace. Coach Harry Lyon expects a victory despite losing center Munkasey, with Congress aiming to extend a five-game winning streak. The schedule also lists February 17 against Bachelor Institute trade school and five remaining away games through March 12 against Stratford High.
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Murchison Says Houben Topped Paddock and Murchison
Boston February 16 Loren Murchison recounts to Arthur Duffy how German sprinter Houben beat him and Charley Paddock at the BA A games in Germany. He cites a starter that did not hold the mark and notes American runners were disadvantaged by German start practices both indoors and outdoors.
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Arthur Duffy
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Fadiéeck
Grange May Lead New York Pro Team, Mara Opposes
Tim Mara warns Grange may form a New York pro team in a rival league. Mara doubts Giants owner would back a Grange eleven due to opponent scarcity and high costs. C C Pyle pushes outside-NPL plans with George Wilson to organize Eastern games for the Wilson Wildcats.
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Associfite
Stratford Team Rebuild Shines In Inter-Church League
Stratford Church’s basketball squad, rebuilt with entirely new players after last season’s break up, is making a strong showing in the Inter-Church league this season.
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Mermaids Break 209 Yard Record Twice in Title Meet
Miss Martha Norelius of New York wins the 220 yard breaststroke at the American Athletic Union women’s swimming championships in St Augustine. She sets a new world best in 2 44 3 4, beating the former mark, with Wehselau and Lackie close behind. Agnes Geraghty also sets a new world record in the 220 yard breaststroke. Sybil Bauer defends the 200 yard backstroke title at 1 16 8 5. Sabine Carr leaves college ill for Dubuque, may be out three weeks.
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New York
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Brooklyn
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Sybil Bauer
Northwestern University
Ilinois Athletic Club
Dorothy Colter
Detroit
Mrs. Breuer
Cubs Vanguard 8 On Way To South
In Chicago on February 10 AP reports the 1936 season nears as the Cubs depart for spring training. About twenty four players fly to Catalina Island for the Wrigley camp, with more joining in Kansas City and Los Angeles under Manager Joe McCarthy.
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Los Angeles
English and Scottish league soccer scores from Feb 10
English First Division Everton defeated Manchester City 3 to 1 while Second Division saw Clapton Orient beat Chelsea 3 to 1 and Southampton over Derby 3 to 1. In Scotland First Division Kilmarnock won 2 to 1 against Celtic. Hearts defeated Edinburgh 9 to 4, Hibernians beat Morton 6 to 2, Raith Rovers 2 beat St Johnstone 7, Airdrieonians 2 defeated Rangers 1. Scottish League Cup second round replays Dumbarton 4 Forfar 2 Bathgate 2 Debness 1 Albion Rovers 4 Peebles Rovers 2 Aberdeen 3 Dundee United.
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Loren Murchison Injured After Sprint Victory in Newark
Loren Murchison of the Ilioncla A. C. won the fifty and sixty yard dashes at a Newark A. C. meet but strained a tendon in the sixty, withdrawing from the race after narrowly beating Dehart Hubbard of Cincinnati. Chet Bowman of Newark A. C. was third in both races as Cyril Coffey of Canada finished fourth. Murchison’s sixty time was 6.5 seconds. The injury interrupted his East and Midwest winning streak, which included five straight victories in Chicago, Boston, and New York. Jimmy Connolly of the New York A. C. won the first two mile handicap from scratch, four minutes 29 seconds, with Al Weat of Lafayette 60 yards back. Eddie Kirby of Newark A. C. won the second one mile handicap, in 4:29. Kirby led by half a lap over Farnham of Lafayette, with Blounter of NYU third. Willie Plant dominated a two mile heel and toe walk in 13 minutes 59. The field included Henkiel of New York A. and Morganstein of Glenview A. C. in third.
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J. M. Loucks
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Joe Kelly
Wilife
Bill Hutchinson
Bil Hutchinson
Kelly
Willie Burr Hutchingen
John McGraw and Uncle Robbie Stand Out Among Baseball Heroes
A compiled reminiscence highlights John McGraw and his nephew Robbie as notable figures in baseball lore. It recalls legendary moments, including Donovan’s pitching in a tense 1908 Detroit-Cleveland game, McGraw’s fearless play with a swollen ankle, and vivid anecdotes of his defensive grit and battles with rivals.
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A. Five to Battle Bridgeport DeMolay at Y M C A
The YMCA basketball team faces Bridgeport DeMolay tonight at 8 30 PM on YMCA court in the first of a two game series. A preliminary between Mohawks and Question Juniors precedes the main event.
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