Schmeling Arrives Tightens Looming Heavyweight Talks
Max Schmeling arrives as heavyweight title plans heat up. Braddock might face Louis at Atlantic City if contracts with Taylor fall through. Schmeling may demand no early fight injury clause and a $300,000 guarantee, while commission terms could curb immediate matchups.
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World three cushion title hopefuls pursued leads in scramble
Kinney Matsuyama of Japan led with six wins and two losses as the world three cushion title chase opened in Chicago. Johnny Layton and Welker Cochran remained in contention with Denton, while Hoppe prepared to face Layton in tonight’s key match.
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Sports Mirror reminisces on trades and sports figures
Today a year ago the Athletics sold Jimmy Foxx to the Red Sox and Detroit bought Al Simmons from the White Sox. Three years ago former Princeton football coach William N. Roper, 53, died. Five years ago Horton Smith broke his wrist in an auto accident after leading qualifiers in the San opens.
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Horton Smith
Wildlife Study On Alabama Doves Quail Deer And Waterfowl
Alabama wildlife researchers led by Harold Peters report multi year studies of mourning dove life cycles quail deer and waterfowl across the state. Nesting patterns predator threats and feeding habits are being documented with 25000 nesting cards mailed and about 600 returns. The work aims to guide land management protect birds and ensure hunting stock while noting fire ant dangers to quail nests and experimental control measures.
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Dykes Proposes Trade Strategy After World Series
New York December discussions feature Jimmy Dykes suggesting post season meetings to purge lagging club morale. Lou Comiskey and Burt Shotton strike flu as meetings loom. Pirates chief Bill Benswanger questions $200000 value while other execs eye Reds targets. Dodgers face outfield shakeup as Eben Allen sale shocks Brooklyn office.
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Jimmy Dykes
White Sox
Lou Comiskey
Burt Shotton
Columbus Red Birds
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Bill Benswanger
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Dean
Wildlife studies target deer, waterfowl in Gulf region
A 112000 acre Sumter area long used for timber and deer preservation will have a wildlife investigator spend a year studying deer food habits. Gulf Side Park in Baldwin county hosts waterfowl work using three freshwater lakes. Pensacola naval air station and Biloxi coast guard air station aid flights while a mosaic aerial photo supports the research. Projects continue next year to build on this year’s foundation.
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VOLS OF 1937 TO HAVE MORE SPEED
Nashville Vols manager Lance Richbourg says the 1937 squad will be speedier on the bases and stronger defensively than 1936, though less dangerous at the plate. Expected infielders include Dale Alexander at first, Frank Pelat at second, Bill Rodda at short, Calvier Chapman at third. Willie Duke likely in left, Blakely in center, and a new right fielder entering.
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Dale Alexander
Frank Pelat
Bill Rodda
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Willie’ Duke
Memphis
Blakely
Water floods pits at brick company
Alabama Brick and Tile Company ceased operations as high water flooded the clay pits. Workers moved tracks and drag line shovels from the clay lands as crews prepared to resume operations in about three days after water began seeping in Tuesday night and inundated the pits by Wednesday.
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Auburn Named On Rice Football Schedule For 1937
Rice announced its 1937 football schedule listing Auburn among 10 opponents. The Auburn game is scheduled for October 30 in Houston.
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Braddock Louis Bout at Atlantic City Dream Declared Forgettable
A report says the proposed February 9 Braddock versus Louis no decision bout at Convention Hall Atlantic City faces serious hurdles. Promoters and managers favor the match but funding, venue strengths, and Garden contract rules make a midwinter Atlantic City bout unlikely. Schmeling's title shot and New York Commission promises further complicate plans.
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Braddock Vs. Louis
Broad sports chatter hints at Feller verdict and trades
New York rounds up sports gossip as Judge Landis weighs the Feller case while chatter links Dean to a possible Cincinnati sale. Rumor swirls about Vince Ricci bought by the Bees, Cronin’s sale, and Ellsworth Vines vs Perry. Major league talk spans boxing, football, wrestling, and golf.
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Loughran Loses to Sonny Walker in Heavyweight Fight
Sonny Walker of Phoenix defeated Tommy Loughran of Philadelphia by ten round decision in San Francisco. Walker, 203 pounds, delivered an upset victory over the former title challenger at the end of the decade.
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Czar in hot spot on deal over Bob Feller case
New York December reports the baseball commissioner's decision on whether Bob Feller should be a free agent or property of the Cleveland Indians. Landis faces a high profile ruling tied to contracts signed by a minor and potential ripple effects across the majors.
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