Frank Wykoff’s sprint records shine in era spark
The article notes Frank Wykoff’s intercollegiate century dash record of 8.6 seconds and his subsequent repeat. It discusses long-standing claims of the United States’ fastest human and references historical rivals such as Gnarna Paddock and Loren Murchigan, contrasting past skepticism with Wykoff’s demonstrated form and the potential impact on U S sprinting prestige in 1933.
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Frank Wykoff
United States
Gnarna Paddock
Pacific Coast
Paddock
Loren Murchigan
Wykoff
Wee
George Bimpeon
Amsterdam
Pirates star Waner tops Rogers for outfield choice
Chicago Herald and Examiner asks Rogers Hornsby which Pirates outfielder to add. Hornsby backs Paul Waner while Brown favors Lloyd Waner, praising Paul’s power but noting Lloyd’s pest-like lead-off value. The debate highlights the 1931 Cubs and boxing notes intermixed with sports chatter.
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Paul
aWaner
Warren Grown
Chicago Herald and Examiner
Rogers Mornsby
Cubs
Brown
Lloyd
Hornsby
Chicago
Paul Waner
Ailiot
Lioyd Waner
Senators Take 2-1 Victory Over Johnnies In Charleston
Johnstown Johnnies collected nine hits but Charleston Senators pushed ahead 2-1 at Kanawha Park. Eddie Zupancic struck his second triple to seal the win as Blair Blair sparked early and Longnecker scored on Vernon Mackey’s two-base hit. Johnstown stranded runners and left eight singles and a Blair double, while Roberts earned the loss with a three-strikeout effort and strong fielding from both teams. The clubs meet again tonight at 3:15 for the rematch.
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Frank Knight
the Gazette
Charleston
Senators
Ball Yard
Johnstown
Jos Longnecker
Vernon Mackey
Eddie Zupancie
Gene Byrd
Johnnies
Blair
Charley Horn
Pub
Ehark
Weber
Om Sharkey
Bingle
Pires
Roberts
Johnnie
Iorn White
Johnston
Rhoae Thomas
Costa
Burka
Prichard
Sharkey
de Roberts
S.esseeees
Beore
Innin
Gharkey
Mackey
Byrd
Hink
Zupancic
Longnecker
Basa
Horn
Dunkie
Gapier-O'Bee
Farley
Lengnecker
Dan
Johnson
Thomas
Crow
Jon Longnecker
Am! Zupancte
Dunkle
Clements
Buck Dunkle
Dungle
Joe
Vernon
Pritchard
Inj Longnecker
Invaders
Lafe
Little Joe
Louie Miller
Davis and Bilking College grads to coach in district schools
June 2. At least two graduates from Davis and Bilking college will seek jobs after tomorrow’s graduation. Gilis White of Weston will coach athletics at Poca district high school near Charleston, and Lawrence Fields of Dunbar will coach at Sqllofield junior high school.
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Eleins
Tomor
Davis
Bilking College
Gilis White
Weston
Poca District
Charleston
Lawrence Fields
Dunbar
Sqllofield
Connolly Named Dean of American League Umpires
William Harridge appointed Thomas Connolly chief of staff of umpires to curb complaints about officiating. Connolly, 1870 native of England and former cricketer, will oversee umpires from Boston June 17 onward, scout minor leagues, advise on playing rules, and supervise officiating after his June 17 game in Boston. He has umpired in eight World Series.
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Barridge
Herridge
Connally
England
Natick
Mass
Battle of the Johnstown Johnnies Versus Senators Slugfest
In Anawha Park on June 2 8 15 PM Wilbur Good leads the home defense as Thomas drills a lineshot and Roberts pitches for Johnstown The game features fast pitching sharp fielding and several notable plays including Mackey two basemen throws and a late run by Charleston as fans flock to witness a high class pitchers battle with the score tied at one in the sixth and a page turner ahead.
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Anawha Park
Johnstown
Testa
Longnecker
Burt
Mackey
Burka
Byrd
Clements
Roberts
Clementa
Johnson
Blatt
Crow
Weber
Het Sicker
Hounder
Cooper
Patcher
Senator
Arley Crow
Zapantic
Buck Punkie
Burke
Prichard
Dan
Sharkey
Jonnyson
Thomas
Costa
Gene Byrd
Senators
Horn
Wes
Chuck
O'Brien
Blair
Crown Center
Home town star leads with record golf rounds in British Open trials
In Ayrnoustie Scotland on June 2 the British open qualifying saw MacDonald Smith post 70 71 to lead. Other Americans cleared without trouble amid heavy rain, with Farrel and Horton Smith close behind at 148. Archie Compston and Reginald Whitcombe tied for second at 1438, while several pros, including De Paolo MacGuire Straub and Grane, fell behind 160. A large group posted below 160 as qualifying ends tonight. The tournament proper begins with 18 holes tomorrow followed by more rounds and cuts through Friday.
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Arnoustie
Scotland
MacDonald Smith
Smith
Johnny Farrell
Horton Smith
Archie Compston
Reginald Whitcombe
W. Hasta Feld
Johnny de Paolo
Om MacGuire
Arthur Straub
Joshua Grane
Smiths
Farrell
Tony Manero
Gene Sarazen
Joel Turnesa
Joe Kirkwood
Willie Hunter
Tommy Armour
Tomorryow
Track in Garden May Stop Fights
New York state athletic commission informed Madison Square Garden today that without approval for a wooden summer track indoor shows must be cancelled. The ruling threatens the Ben Jeby Vince Dundee middleweight bout and summer indoor bicycle races. Roberto the Italian heavyweight may be barred from fighting Victorio Sampolo on June 11 because of a prior Newark engagement. Maxie Rosenbloom must sign for a title defense by June 2.
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New York
New York State Athletic Commission
Madison Square Garden Corporation
Thej Ben
Victorio Sampolo
Newark
Maxie Rosenbloom
Speediest Cooper Dominates Tournaments With Precision
Barry Cooper, nicknamed Eighthorse, is described as the fastest golfer today. He moves with extraordinary confidence, anticipating shots, and relentlessly pursues the ball. The piece analyzes his backswing, weight transfer, and finishing motion as keys to long, accurate tee shots. It cautions against common faults like pulling back and slicing.
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Barry Cooper
Cooper
Cream of District Women Golfers Entered In Tourney
Kanawha county hosts the fourth annual women’s links tournament with a 1B hole qualifying round next Monday at Kanawha elevator generator. Five clubs enter including Meadowbrook and public links, with notable contenders Mrs Patterson and Mrs Everett from the district set to challenge for the crown.
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Cream of
Kanawha County
Kanawha el Es Eerator
waueLy Vane
A. F. Patterson
Meadowbrook Golf and Country Club
Public Links
Bleepy Hollow
Sf Nitro
Southmoor
Edgewood
Kanawba
H. D. Everett
Panther
Bagewood
Jonn
Beckley
A. J. Lindenberg
Card Completed For Friday Show
The national guard mitt card is completed with additions made yesterday. In the opening slugfest Bobby Johns 150 Dayton and Tarzan Philips 148 Columbus are slated for a four round bout. Jimmie Duggan wrestling referee for the Quality Athletic club will be the third man in the ring for the boxing show Friday at the Armory. Main Go Young Tuffy Griffiths 145 Paintsville Ky versus Young Dago Conch 145 Dayton Ohio. Semi Final Kid Sunshine 144 Columbus Ohio. 7 Chocolate Eid 145 Wheeling. Preliminaries Cowboy Martin 117 Dayton Ohio versus I Parsons McKinney 119 Columbus Ohio. Opener Bobby Johns 150 Dayton Ohio versus Tarzan Phillips 148 Columbus Ohio.
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National Guard
Bobby Johns
Dayton
Tarzan Philips
Columbus
Jimmie Duggan
Quality Athletic Club
Armory
Young Tuffy Griffiths
Young Dago Cond
Charleston
Paintsville
Young Dago Conch
Kid Sunshine
Calumbue
Chocolate Eid
Wheeling
Cowboy Martin
I. Parsons McKinney
Tarzan Phillips
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