Jesse Owens to Race Horse Opens Cuba Sports Week
Jesse Owens the Olympic star and 1936’s top athlete will race 100 yards against a horse to open Cuba's first International Sports Week, a novelty event linked to a New Year football showcase. The stunt follows circus roots and echoes early prize fights, while new baseball ray-eye tech faces tests as season highlights loom.
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Michigan officials deny shakeup report on athletics
Detroit December report says University of Michigan officials deny plans to alter the athletic staff though speculation by the Detroit Free Press alleges potential changes next year. Names tied to the talks include Woodhall Coch, Harry Kipke, and James Coppom, noted as likely candidates for the Athletic Director post.
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Hubbell Outstanding Individual Athlete
George Kirkley outlines Carl Hubbell as the standout 1936 individual feat in baseball, detailing his 18 game winning streak and 25 win season, plus his dominance as the premier National League southpaw and potential Hall of Fame case. It covers his record, all six defeats, and impact on the Giants’ pennant push in 1936.
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Sugar Bowl program at New Orleans underway
New Orleans hosts a wide array of star athletes for the Sugar Bowl week. Nine Berlin Olympiad competitors are slated to race, with Glenn Cunningham of Kansas and Archie San Ramoni also expected to compete in the mile at Loyola Stadium. Helen Stephens, Missouri sprint star, will participate in sprints as the city presents an Olympic City atmosphere.
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Rate Lewis Toughest Light Heavyweight
Three boxing champions are named tops in their divisions in the Collyer rankings. John Henry Lewis is listed best in light heavyweight, Freddie Steele is top middleweight, and Barney Ross holds the welterweight title.
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Turkey Too Streamlined in Lubbock Kitchen
J. W. Settle blamed the rotor age for a lean turkey that barely filled the platter. He urged cooks to prepare it manly, but a spark plug was found in the bird's gizzard, signaling an odd kitchen mishap in Lubbock.
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California Faces Georgia Tech in Battle Today
Ray Riegels, the California center famed for a 1929 Rose Bowl misplay, traveled south with the Golden Bears as they prepare to meet Georgia Tech today. The group, plus Bob Herwig, worked through signals late Friday, aiming to extend California’s dominance over Tech to three straight wins.
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Dukes Leave Tomorrow for Orange Bowl Trip
Duquesne University buses 34 players to Miami to face Mississippi State in the Orange Bowl on New Year's Day. Coach Clipper Smith plans three days of drills in Florida to prepare the squad for the game.
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Winter sports boosted by commission in Pennsylvania
Harrisburg Dec 26 Through the Pennsylvania Scenic and Historic Commission winter sports in the Keystone State will be publicized over the next three months. The Pocono region will add new facilities and 35 miles of old logging roads opened for cross country skiing. Snow trains will run from Philadelphia to the Poconos and Kane with weekend service when snow allows.
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Umpires to Receive Substantial 1987 Salary Increases
In Chicago on December 26 the American League announced Christmas presents for its 12 umpires through substantial pay raises, easing a severe depression era strain. President Will Har ridge expressed optimism that the 1987 contracts will satisfy the umpires.
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Goldeneye Cops First Anita Race at Santa Anita
Arcadia California Dee 28 A Baroni who won the Christmas handicap last year captured the $10,000 Santa Anita Christmas Stakes with Goldeneye romping in Ave Sensus ahead of Langtreal Arial Cross edged Giant Killer. Cowplay with Ann Pauley among bettors as Goldeneye paid 19 8 and 4.80 and a crowd of 10 000 watched the race.
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Gainer Knocks Out Rankins in Second Round Fight
Dee co Al Gain ey of New Haven middleweight stopped Oscar Rankins, red haired slugger, with a knockout in the third round at Motor Square Garden. Gainer, 210 to 4 favorite, endured two counts but boxed strongly to secure victory and then fight to a draw in the second round.
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Pitt drills as Huskies take Christmas off
Santa Barbara California December 26 Washington Huskies coach Jimmy Phelan drives players to Rose Bowl prep. Pittsburgh Panthers drill on running attack at Santa Barbara with light showers and Christmas Day practice.
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Helen Jacobs Named Top Women’s Tennis Player in Perry List
Hollywood Dec 26 Helen Jacobs of Berkeley Calif is listed by Fred Perry as the No 1 women’s tennis player in the world. The Perry rankings place Hilda Sperling Rand and Dorothy Rand among the top contenders with other players including Alice Marble Kay Slammers Jadwiga Jedreiawska Simone Mathieu Sarah Palfrey Fabyan Anita Lizana and Carolin Babcork in the top ten.
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Levi P Morton Named Longest Living Vice President
Levi P Morton, former vice president, lived to age 96. The obituary notes his lengthy public service and retirement years, highlighting his role in American politics and his lasting impact on national governance.
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