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Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1936

Page

12

Guldahl Wins Miami Biltmore Tourney

Ralph Guldahl of St. Louis won the Miami Biltmore Open top prize of 2500 after finishing 283 total, despite a two stroke penalty. TS Horton Smith was runner-up with 285, while Gene Sarazen and Harold McSpaden tied for third and fourth with 1,750 in prize money.

St. Louis Horton Smith Coral Gables Fia Ralph Guldahl Miami Gene Sararen New York Harold “Jug” McSpaden Winchester Mass Smith Sarayzen Jimmy Demaret Guldah W. Lawson Little San Francisco Denny Shute Little Shute Guldahl Ed Dudley Philadelphia Foon Orlando Fla Shule Isa Henry Picard Hershey Mike Turnesa Bob Servis Dayton Henry J. Doherty Bobby Inkelberger High Point N. C x-Morton McCarthy Norfolk Ony Manero Greensboro Sam Parks, Jr Pittsburgh Sam Snead Tafts Subntin Springs W. Va

Thurnblad Loses to Jap in Billiard Tourney

In Chicago 50 to 14, Japanese star Matsuyama defeated Art Thurnblad in 43 innings at the world's three cushion All Mards event. Matsuyama led with five high runs of seven and now holds second place with five wins and one loss. Denton of Kansas City beat Lookahough 50 to 41 in 55 innings. Tonight, Layton vs Dazeman and Hoppe vs Relack are on the program.

Chicago Bee Kinney Matsuyama Art Thurnblad Matsuyama Thurnblad Titt Denton Kansas City

Baseball Writers Help Swing Deals

New York December 71 baseball writers influence winter trade moves by crafting scenarios that owners adopt in meetings. The piece cites William L. Veeck turning Cubs president after criticizing and proposing deals, with others like Henry P. Edwards and Bill Brandt shaping thinking in the major leagues. Warren Brown is highlighted as a leading mind on trades.

New York Joe Fungo Cardinals Mike Giants William L. Veeck Chicago Cubs Chicago Evening American Bill Cubs Henry P. Edwards Cleveland Plain Dealer Henry Bill Brandt New York Times Philadelphia Ledger Edwards Brown Traden Desta Warren Brown The Chisago

Morris Choice For Trophy

Award chatter from Houston in December 7 item notes Glenty Morris as best bet for the Sullivan Memorial Trophy, citing his decathlon world-record feats and Olympic ties. Jesse Owens remains in the running, while Brundage and Brundage forces face internal conflict in the AAU convention and boxing promotion debates. Sammy Baugh earns the Passes annual MVP award in the Southwest, with Douglas Locke and Poss Parsons highlighted among Texas and Iowa links. Brundage’s leadership endures amid Olympic controversy and venue debates.

Alan Gould Houston Texas Glenty Morris Colorado Jesse Owens Jesse Jim Thorpe Eleanor Holm Jarrett Avery Brundage Metropolitan Association Eleanor Omaha Milwaukee Gates Brundige-Walsh Jerry Mahoney AL A. UL Mahoney Lage Pat Walsh Sammy Baugh Sammy Douglas Locke St. Maryss University Poss" Parsons Denver Post University of Iowa Miami Naseton Sammy Baurd Santa Clara Texas Christian W. Don Harrison Pittsburgh Washington Ron

Race Track Club Expels Trainers' Jockeys at Charles Town

Charles Town authorities banned trainer N Shenski and Jack Wilson Negra and former steeplechase rider W A McNair after natvia tests from Flower Time and Wittekind showed narcotic presence. McNair’s suspension urged to Dec 32, 1937, while Wilson’s suspended 60 days. Horses in Wilson’s care were banned for the rest of the meeting. Saliva tests from all winners sent to Washington. The feature race went to Bloom's Silver Arch in 1 28 over a muddy track. payouts totaled 46.80 for the daily double.

Charles Town Der Clu Mire K. Hasehore Flower Time N. D. Orsanco Witteckind W. A. McNair West Virginia Racing Committee McNair N. Shenski Jack Wilson Wittekind Wilson Hard Chase Precious Wing Idie Worker Lady Duck Ado Ardor Shensaki Alay Washington Bloom Silver Arch Kenneth Gilpin H. K Taylor

Armory basketball team formed under BU Holstein

The Armory basketball team has been organized this year under manager BU Holstein. Players include Dan Miller Frank Miller Andy Comp tion and Frank Marino.

Armory Uae BU Holstein Dan Miller Frank Miller Andy Comption Frank Marino

Series Reveals Truth About Yale Great Larry Kelley

In a four part series journalist William Lush filters fact from fiction on Yale All American Larry Kelley. Based on exclusive interview with Holley the profile portrays a modest student athlete more focused on Phi Beta Kappa and teaching than fame. Kelley’s calm demeanor contrasts with sensational sports lore as friends recount his quiet leadership and dedication.

Wreilfey Larry Kelley Yale Smilie Kelley Reliry Me Man Wises William bin" Lush Betow Lush Holley New Haven Conti Dec Lawrence Morgan Kelley, Jr Asnericn Princeton Pediic School Mary's Trumbull Callers Jack Wright Tod Marnard Wright Waseda Japan Rudy Vallee Rudy Proxy Angell Larry Harvard Columbia Thave Winklet Becaice

Wrestlers Aim for State Title and Sport Expansion

Coach George Hill leads Fairmont Est Fairmont high wrestlers toward a third straight state championship as the sport gains new footing across the Monongahela Valley. With Parkersburg and other northern schools joining, several teams including Weston Victory Morgantown and Mannington field squads, while Wheeling Huntington Charleston also reportedly plan to field teams this winter.

Associated Press George Hill Fairmont High Schall Bill Geaaners Fairmont Boys Palatiners Marion County Parkersburg Big Reds Weston Victory High Clarksburg Morgantown Mannington Strom Sistersville Pble Floss Schwarzawalder Lithe Schwartzin Tyler Counstians

Smith Keeps Four Horsemen Legacy Alive at Notre Dame

Maurice Clipper Smith, famed Notre Dame back, follows the Four Horsemen legend into Santa Clara and Villanova, guiding his teams to a string of solid performances. He recalls 1920 21 Notre Dame greatness with players like Gipp Mohardt and Kiley, and notes Havana Festival invitation for his current squad.

New York Maurice Clipper) Smith Four Horsemen of Notre Dame Trish Clipper Santa Clara Adam Walsh Four Horsemen Harry Stuhldreher Villauova Smith Broncos Big Clipper Santa Clarans Ainth Lawrence Huck) Shaw Temple Clipper Villanova Temple Bucknell Wildcats Penn State BLM Detroit Western Maryland Boston University South Carolina Clipsper Alabama Polytechnical Institute Auburn Havana Cunper Smith Halfhick George Gipp Nebraska Johnny Mohardt Roger Kiley Yale Clint Frank Larry Kelley

Big League Moguls Arrive For Sessions

Branch Rickey predicts a Dizzy Dean purchase could win the National League pennant next year but no clubs bid. Giants Cubs and Reds discuss trades while Cubs consider a leadership challenge by William Wrigley. Sessions in New York reveal few concrete moves and lingering trade talk.

New York Branch Rickey Dizzy Dean Pons Oo Lana

Rickey signals possible Dean trade to Giants or Pirates

Rickey told reporters a Dean trade could occur within 48 hours as he discussed an offer to the Giants. He said Hubbell was not part of the proposal and that last year Terry suggested any club with Hubbell and Dean could win the pennant, but Terry refused. The Giants and Pirates appeared to have the inside track for the right hander.

Nickey Giants Stanley Mack Cubs Hank Leiber Steve O'Neill Rogers Haorns Indians Browns Joe Vosmik Frankie Pytiale Rolle Hemsley Julius Solters O'Neill Hornsby Wrigley Charlie Grimm Gabby Hartnett Jimmy Dykes White Sox Mickey Cochrane Tigers Dean Rickey Cardinal Sam Steadon Cards Hubbell Bul Terry Hubbell J Terry Pirates

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