1931 Sports Champions Across Tennis Golf and Track
Review of 1931 highlights across sports notes Helen Wills Moody and Ellsworth Vines in tennis, Helen Hicks and Francis Ouimet in golf, Clarence Crabbe in swimming, Hele Madison setting marks, Frank Wykoff sprinting, Marchmont Schwartz in football, Lefty Grave in baseball, and Grand dominating track. Navy crew and power boats also praised for rowing and the Gold Cup Regatta. Sienkewicz and Jewicz noted among local scorers as St. Joe’s leads early and hosts a strong showing.
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Helen Wills Moody
Ellsworth Vines
Pasadena
Cal
Helen Hicks
Francis Ouimet
Clarence Crabbe
Los Angeles Athletic Club
Hele Madison
Washington D. C
Seattle
Frank Wykoff
California
Marchmont Schwartz
Notre Dame
Baseball
Lefty” Grave
Philadelphia Athletics
Grand
Baz maZuGni Cain
Flaune
Tony Canzoneri
Navy
Poughkeepsie
N. Y
Montauk Point
Uncle Sam
Los Angeles
First Indoor Horse Races Planned in Boston Arena
Boston plans the first indoor horse racing tournament in the Huddled Arena from March 26 to April 2 to benefit the Baz Newsboys Foundation. The event features running, jumping, novelty races, and exhibitions by newsboys and local youth groups. Proceeds support Boston newsboys with food, clothing, medical care, and recreation while showcasing breeders and stock ahead of the outdoor season.
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Boston
New England
Inc!ly
Kings
New Ene
Boxton Arena
Baz Newsboys
Qretter
Weld Farm
Arthur Henry
W H Murphy
Bromfield Street
Burroughs Newsbore Foundation
Harry
Burroughs
Russia
Somherset Street
Boston Lodge of Elks
Foundation
D,odyo
uotyMur-a
Modern Girl Is Wonderful Says U of C Matron
Mrs. George S. Goodspeed, longtime matron of Ida Noyes Hall at the University of Chicago, lauds the modern college girl. She notes girls grow more charming practical and efficient and cites liberal changes such as smoking rooms and the easing of campus rules from earlier strict dress and conduct standards.
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Chicago
George S. Goodspeed
Ida Noyes Hall
University of Chicago
Sudbury to Open Season vs Maynard on Mill Pond
Sudbury will host Maynard in the season opener on a Saturday weather permitting. The game is set for the Sudbury mill pond as the first hockey action of the year and will determine early standings.
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Maynard
Sudbury
Sudbury Mill Pond
First lie detector shipped to Calfornia police chief
The first lie detector ever used will be sent to form by Chief of Police Aur Voelmer, where it will form.
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Berle. Calif
INS
Aur Voelmer
Top Flight and Sonny Whitney’s Racing Ambitions Ahead
The article recalls Top Flight as the outstanding filly and notes Sonny Whitney's potential to match or exceed 1931 earnings of 219000. It traces the Whitney racing legacy from Harry Payne Whitney to Cornelius W Whitney and highlights Equi poise, Pimlico Futurity wins, and the family’s notable stakes success across years.
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Sonny Whitney
America
Whitney
Harry Payne
Cornelius W Whitney
Norwood Dominates Tarmo AC In Parker Street Showdown
Norwood wins in championship form 57-20 over Tarmo AC as Georgie Laakso scores 18 points and Heikkala brothers contribute for a sharp shooting Norwood squad. Tarmo fatigued after a tough stretch, trailing 16-2 early and 31-12 after the third period. Cabby and Makie pace Norwood Seconds to a 29-12 win over Tarmo Seconds. O'Donnell shines for locals.
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Norwood
A. A
Tarmo AC
Parker Street Hall
Wilds
Georgie Laakso
Heikkala
Heine Brothers
Fingard
Kiki Kangas
Tampios
Cabby
Makie
Norwood Seconds
Tarmo Seconds
O’donnell
Maynard Bowlers Win Midnight Showdown
Maynard bowlers clinched a late victory in a midnight showdown. The event drew local fans and featured strong performances from key players, securing the win for Maynard.
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Maynard
Scout Leader to Be Speaker at Annual Meeting
Algonquin Council, Boy Scouts of America announces Ray O Wyland New York City director of education will keynote the January 18 gathering at Hotel Kendall Framingsham. Wyland has led training for 44000 volunteer leaders annually and traveled over 20000 miles yearly reaching audiences across the nation.
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Algonquin Council
Boy Scouts of America
Kendall
Framingsham
National Organization
New York
Ray O. Wyland
Boy Scouts of América
Wyland
United Americans
Mlllinois
Chicago ‘Rotary Club
Mr. Wyland
Educational Service
Director
St. Casimir'sWins After Two-Year Defeat
St. Casimir's basketball team defeated St. Joseph's of Lowell 51 to 33 in the parish gym. The game featured an open scoring race led by Mike Zapar amid a heated, crowded atmosphere.
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St. Casimir
St. Joseph's of
Lowell
Mike Zapar
Sophomores Win Hard-Fought Battle in Pastime Hall
The Sophomores toppled the Jewish Council in a tense game at Pastime Hall. After a 15-11 halftime deficit, the Sophomores surged with a period rush to seize a 21 after strong plays from O Leary Jim Bachrach Glickman and Lanigan Chidley.
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Maynard H.S
Frankenstein on Screen at Maynard Theatre This Weekend
Local theatre promotes Frankenstein shown as part of new year program at the Maynard Theatre with Dracula as a planned companion piece. The feature promises dramatic, thrilling horror with the creator and monster legend central to the plot and audience anticipation.
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Pochtowski
Fokowa
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U. of C. Matron
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Tom Healey
Rancocas
Harry F. Sinclair
Whitney the Younger
Iaura Whitney
Harry Sewnee
Whitey
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King Features Syndicate
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Ando
Maynard Town
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Framingham
Petersen
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Reider
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McLillan
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Ray D Wyland
ST. Casimir’s
Clerge
James Malcolm
F. Johnson
W. Johnson
John Malcolm
O'Leary
Raale
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Swartz
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Maynard Theat
Tankerstein
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