A A U rule clash looms at national convention
The upcoming Amateur Athletic Union convention in Miami faces a vote to end the barrier that bars professionals from competing in multiple sports. The debate includes cases like Max Baer and Dizzy Dean while Pitt and Alabama vie for Roses game fate. Local notes recap Laban Wardle’s Wilkinsport legacy and a budding county basketball league plan with towns like Lottaville and Wrightsville reportedly backing teams.
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Max Baer
Johnny Weismuller
Dizzy Dean
Dan Ferris
A. A. Uywaen Paul
Lloyd Wanex
Pittsburgh Pates
Midwest
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Wrightsville
Lander
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Sheffield
Hot
Ring Program at Paroquial Hall Tonight
Boxing event opens a series at St. Howard's High School under the athlete association. Seven three round bouts feature 120 to 185 pound classes with no admission charge, a ring side collection aiding school athletics, and hopes for regular winter sport cards and future Amateur Athletic Union affiliation. Evening lineup includes Ruluil vs Crane 120, Sinnecki vs Ferdell 118, Walsh vs Brigham 140, Walsh vs Tecmins 145, Walsh vs Alone 145?, Fyots vs Savaka 165, Fran vs Richardson 168 with referees and judges to be named.
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Tecmins
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Savaka
Fran
Richardson
Two Pitt Two Stanford Two Gophers All American Team
Central Press presents an All American team chosen by captains from 82 colleges. The 1934 squad features two Pitt players, two Stanford players, and two Minnesota players as core selections with Alabama Dixie Howell and Navy quarterback Fred Baries among noted picks.
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Central Press
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University OF Pittsburgh
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Alabama
Admiral
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Barvies
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South
Dixie Howell
Pulttack
Bobby Grayson
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AlAmericin Tine
Sten
Syracuse
Theodoratus
Washington State
Wneman
Pittshureh
Des” Hartwig
Pittsburgh
Western Cage Coach Follows His Own Style
Salt Lake City December 4 United Press. A revolutionary basketball style is sweeping out of the Rockies led by G Ot Romney of Brigham Young University. His system emphasizes offense, fast drops through the basket, and scoring high as the key to success. Romney’s teams have defeated AAU champions and toppled rivals, producing three players named All American despite small school roots. His mip-to-man approach blends speed and discipline, while selections from observers rely on actual performance over captainly opinion.
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William Flynn
United Press
Salt Lake City
Utah
Rocky Mountains
Cades
G. Ot Ronmey
Brigham Young University
Provo
Gehrig Sets Strong Runs Record in 1934 Season
Lou Gehrig of the New York Yankees led the league with 145 runs and 185 hits, tying Babe Ruth for the most runs in 1934. The piece notes Gehrig's 22-run lead over Hal Trosky and places him among top hitters, with Foxx, Ruth, and others also high in totals.
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York
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York Yankees
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Ghicazo
Harland Clitt
St. Louis Browns
Walker Kayoed by Pirrone in title fight rematch
Philadelphia report notes veteran boxer Walker, once feared in the ring, was knocked out by Cleveland middleweight Pirrone in the second round of a rematch. The referee quickly counted Walker out after Pirrone floored him, following a prior decision loss three weeks earlier.
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United Press
Philadelphia
Mickey
Walker
Pirrone
Cleveland
Sharon Wins Conference Football Title
Sharon High School secured the Northwestern Pennsylvania District 10 conference football championship for the season, earning the league trophy as MeadvIlle newspaper reports a vote by 45 representatives with an 18 to 3 margin to continue the conference for another year.
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Bears and Giants Clash Sunday At Polo Grounds
New York Giants, leaders of the eastern division, meet the western leaders Chicago Bears at the Polo Grounds. Tim Mara, owner of the Giants, reflects on the rise of professional football and ticket sales push past 18 thousand for the weekend game amid rivalries and last season's playoff thrill.
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Lawton Carver
United Press
New York
Tim Mera
New York Giants
Chicago Bears
Polo’ Grounds
Mara
Giants
Bears
Notre Dame duo sidelined by injuries ahead of USC game
Two Irish regulars George Melinkovich and Jack Robinson likely out for Saturday clash with Southern California in Los Angeles after injuries from the Army game. Coach Elmer Layden said the 38 man Notre Dame squad will be limited as Melinkovich and Robinson’s conditions prevent full participation.
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Chicago
Notre Dame
George Melinkovich
Jack, Robinson
Southern California
Los Angles
Elmer Layden
Notre Time
Herp Eneuite West
Melinkovich
Rotinson
Army
Trojans
Key Kiwanis Bowling Scores and Team Totals
In the Kiwanis League bowling results, Yankees, Cardinals, Cubs, and Giants posted multiple individual scores with totals. Players Hoffiester Shoop and Peake led their squads in several frames, while across teams high games reached 211 205 176 by Peake and others. Team totals hovered in the mid 600s with high game bursts and notable low scores highlighting the evening.
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Ottaway
Dunlap
Greene
Temple to meet Tulane in Sugar Bowl clash
Temple Owls will face Tulane in the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans after both teams accepted bids. Temple, co-champion of the Youth Fast Conference with Alabama, beat LSU and tied or defeated several opponents this season while Tulane was only beaten by Colgate.
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Pitt
Alabama
Panthers
New Orleans
Tivane
Panther
Jock Sutherland
Ty-lane
Pratt Weinstock
United Press New Orleans
Turanic
Huey Long
Louisiana State
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Fragmented OCR text with unclear meaning mentions national board, strong gene, ploymen, and percentages 59.6 and 38 amid questions. Several garbled phrases and numbers obscure coherent facts. No identifiable events, people, or dates emerge for a solid summary.
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