Connie Mack Celebrates 75th Birthday in Philadelphia
Connie Mack, Corneilus McGillicuddy, renowned manager of the Philadelphia Athletics, marked his 75th birthday at home while recently recovering from a stomach ailment. He reflected on aging, recalling a life in baseball and his early days, including work in a tool shop at age 16 and joining a neighborhood team that led to an amateur league championship.
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Philadelphia
Cornelius McGillicuddy
Connie Mack
Philadelphia Athletics
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Tye
Hogan
Meridan
City approves race track betting brokers ordinance
Licensing and regulation of race track betting brokers is approved by Chicago City Council. The measure expects to yield 52 million dollars annually and licenses brokers who act as agents, telegraphing wagers to tracks on a commission. The ordinance becomes law when signed by Mayor Edward J. Kelly, valid after January 2.
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Chicago
Edward J. Kelly
Pittsburgh Pirates beat Akron Firestones 43 to 33
The Speedy Pittsburgh Pirates edged Akron Firestones 43 33 in a National Basketball League game last night. Pittsburgh moved into second place as the halftime score stood 15 to 8.
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AKRON
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Pittsburgh
Pirate
Akron Firestones
Pirates
Alabama Varsity May Be Given Shake Up
Coach Stub Allison threatened to shift the University of California football squad if the Golden Bears do not improve by New Year’s Day. Western Rose Bowl entry faced two more days of heavy scrimmage before the Christmas break, with practice resuming in Pasadena next week.
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United Press
Beakeley
Cal
Stub Allison
University of California
Golden Bears
Alabama
Allison
Bears
Pasadena
SNEED FAVORED IN MIAMI OPEN
Sam Snead the West Virginia powerhouse is the favorite in a field of 169 teeing off in the opening round of the $2 500 Miami Open at the par 70 Miami Springs course. Notables include Ralph Guldahl Denny Shute Johnny Revolt Ray Mangrum and defending champion Ray Mangrum.
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Miami
Wia
Sam Snead
West Virginia
Snead
Ralph Guldahi
Ineholder
B. G
Miami Springs
Farr Arrives in U S for Braddock Fight
Tommy Farr, British heavyweight champion, lands in New York ahead of a scheduled title bout with Joe Braddock. The arrival signals the buildup for a major American showdown as boxing fans anticipate the bout.
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Farr
U. S
Braddock
United Press
New York
Tommy Farr
Lyons Declines Pro Golf Post At Corry Club
Toby Lyons district amateur and 1936 state amateur champion will not take the pro position at Corry Country Club. President Walter Scott said Lyons preferred to remain an amateur for another year after careful consideration. A Welsh coal miner arrives today on the Nommandie to train for a January 21 Madison Square Garden match with former World Champion Jimmy Braddock.
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Corry Country Club
Walter Scott
Lyons
Tony Joy
Scott
Espe
National amateur berth candidates named at Erie clubs
In Erie two candidates for the national amateur berth were identified at club events. Rey Welsh, assistant professional at Pittsburgh, and Alex Cawthas, assistant professional at Glenwood Club in Erie, were listed as contenders for next summer.
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