Detroit Prepares for A B C Bowling Congress with New Coliseum
Detroit gears up for the American Bowling Congress from March 5 to April 7 at the Coliseum, adding 32 lanes and ample concessions. About 2,000 men’s teams from the city and up to 200 outside clubs expected. Gillis Grafstrom may headline a key skating duel with Ian Schafer if Grafstrom starts.
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Union City High Tops Old Rivals In Early Series Lead
Union City High defeated Corry High 29 to 24 in a tense road game, grabbing an 8 to 2 early edge and maintaining the lead through the contest. Beavers, led by Corry’s efforts and late scoring, could not overturn the Unionites who then clinched a 29–24 victory.
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Upset Beavers Edge Cambridge Springs Juniors 29 to 26
Cambridge Springs juniors upset Corry juniors in a Northwestern Pennsylvania Rifle League match. Smith led with a 284 total after firing 43, two 50s, and a strong off-hand finish. Bonora and Rogers posted top scores for the visitors with 223 and solid marks in the prone and sitting positions.
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Waynesburg Rout Thiel In Easy College Victory
Waynesburg College defeated Thiel College by a wide margin, building a 24 to 0 lead before halftime. Thiel scored in the second half but could not close the gap as Waynesburg secured the win.
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Johnson and McGraw Talk Ballplayer Minds and Managers
Washington’s Walter Johnson reflects on manager John J. McGraw and what makes a great leader in baseball. Johnson recalls McGraw’s challenge that a manager must feel smarter than players, notes the game’s mental side, and weighs how a manager would handle all positions. A quirky Havana aside and mentions of other sports figures close the piece.
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United Press
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900 BOWLERS FIGHT RESULTS AT PITTSBURGH AREA
In a chaotic 1W-round bout at Square Garden Wight, Belchoat of Braddrad, PA defeated Syl van Balls of Baltimore 149 to 150. Joe Randall of Beth, Pa. beat Raymond 161 to 149, while Shenandoah, PA defeated Bill Brent 156 to 182. Ly Clairton, Pa. beat Paris 125 to 146, with Minneapolis fighter Sneu stopping Wangley 126 to 120 in a separate match. Sammy Gibbons appears in the event results with no clear outcome listed.
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Ly Clairton
Saint
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Dempsey Faces Limited Opposition on Midwest Tour
Chicago February report notes boxing champion Jack Dempsey will stage a second exhibition tour starting in Milwaukee with few willing opponents. King Levinsky balks at offers, while Ancil Hoffmann and Leonard Sacks discuss possible matchups with Baer and others. Five opponents are tentatively listed for Milwaukee, Cleveland, and Chicago bouts across February.
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United Press
Chicago
Middles West
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Milwalkee
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al Somers
Chamson
King Levinsky
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Padlina Uxendon
Max Baer
Ancil Hoffmann
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Milwaukee
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Buck Everett
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Pat McLaughlin
Knights of Columbus A defeats Aero’s B champs in Class A league
The Knights of Columbus A team overcame a major hurdle in the first round of the Class A division basketball league at the State Armory, aiming for a title by beating Aero Supply B. Raymonds crushed Clark’s Mills 41 to 16, with Gilson and Granditt combining for 27 points. Company A volleyball clinched the first round with three straight wins over Lite Alphas, while Raymonds opened with a 12–0 run against Clark’s, as springmakers showed strong form.
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Neal Pasting
Third Ward Lumber Boys
Winter Olympics Open in Lake Placid with 16000 to witness
Lake Placid eyes the formal opening of the third Winter Olympics as Governor Roosevelt declares the games open at the Olympic Stadium at 10 am. About 17 nations will parade with the American flag symbolizing amateur athletes. First events focus on speed skating hockey and exhibition racing. Meanwhile a German bobsledder remains near death after a crash at Mount Van Hoevenberg with several teammates injured.
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Lake Placid
N.Y
Franklin D. Roosevelt
New York
Jack Shes
Linke Placid General Hospital
Albert Bretme
Mount van Hooyenburg Boterun
Fritz Grav
Helmut Hopmann
Rudolph Kronki
First Women Skating Team to Represent U S at Olympics
The United States names its first women’s skating team for the Lake Placid Olympic Games. Helen Bina and Catherine Klein lead a six member squad after strong finishes at the Oconomowoc nationals. The pair dueled for the national title, ending tied before a dramatic skate-off incident sparked disqualification and vow to reclaim in the Olympics.
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United Press
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Chicago
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Chicago Normal College
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Buffalo
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Oconomowne
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Hap Morse
Dallas
Texas League Baseball Club
Elisabeth DuBois
Preshmin
Kendall College
Wlsie Muller
Hastings
N. Y
Crystal Brice
Milwaukee
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Miss Klein
Allegheny Hands Colgate Lacing In Narrow Win
Allegheny College Alligators crushed Colgate by a large margin as they extended their season form. Lloyd Jorin, ex Pittsburg athlete director, praised the Pittsburgh district squad in the victory room.
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New York
Allegheny College
Solgatte University
Allegheny
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Lloyd Joriu
University of Pittsburgh
Colgate
Pittsburgh
Massothels
Hockey Scores From Last Night Across Leagues
National League sees Canadiens 1 Rangers 4, Americans 4, Boston 3. Maroons 4, Detroit? International League Windsor 5, Pittsburgh 1, London 1, Buffalo 0.
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Intercollegiate Boxing League Organized at Pittsburgh
The United States intercollegiate boxing league formed here February 3 may expand to include Navy and NYU. Invites sent to Bucknell and W and J. W and J expected to join within weeks. Current members: Pitt, Carnegie Tech, Temple, West Virginia, Duquesne. First tournament set for March 17–18, with rotations among member schools to decide future sites.
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Pitt Tossers Triumph Over Tech in 31-26 Victory
Pittsburgh completed its 15th straight basketball win by beating Carnegie Tech 31 to 26 at Fitzsburgh. Tech led 16-15 at halftime as Pitt forwards Kowalis and Early Kowalis each scored. Pitt surged in the second half to pull away, with Kowalis 13 and Early Kowalis 12 points.
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Grant Released by Pirates to Fort Worth Texas League
Grant, a right hander drafted from Rochester in 1930, was released by the Pirates yesterday and assigned to the Fort Worth club of the Texas League. The move leaves the Pirates roster at 83 players, with 16 pitchers. Oil City high school hockey results noted a loss to Parrell high school, ending a ten game winless streak.
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