Braddock Tops Year in Comebacks in AP Poll 1935
J Braddock leads the Associated Press poll as the year’s top comeback, narrowly ahead of tennis star Helen Wills Moody. Robert Moses Grove tops American League pitching comebacks, with golf champion Glenna Collett Ware also high. The list highlights notable returns across boxing, tennis, golf, polo, and baseball.
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James J. Braddock
Associated Press Sports
Braddock
Helen Wills Moody
Mrs. Moody
Jacobs
Forest Hills
Miss Jacobs
Moody
Robert Moses
Lefty) Grove
Grove
Glenna Collett Vare
Philadelphia
Mrs. Vare
Minneapols
Thomas Hitchcock, Jr
Charley Gelbert
St. Louis Cardinals
Hitchcock
Gelbert
Robert Moses Grove
Boston Red Sox
Wisconsin Regents Meet On Athletic Department Turmoil
Regents of the University of Wisconsin held a special session to review the athletic council report on the upheaval in the athletic department. The three member sub committee questioned the football squad and athletic staff as denials circulated. Meanwell, Spears, and assistants faced scrutiny amid accusations and ethical questions over the coach’s removal petition.
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Madison
Wis
Regents
University of Wisconsin
Athletic Council
Ed To
Wisconsin
Walter Meanwell
Spears
Meanwell
Golemgesket
Notable Sports Figures Meet in 1920s Allstar Roundup
Simmons Iowa halfback scores three points, Paul Derringer Cincinnati pitcher and John Revolta pro golfer and Walter Hagen each tally two. Madison Bell SMU coach, Andy Pitney Notre Dame halfback one, Ted Lyons White Sox pitcher, Mark Koenig Giants infielder, Babe Siebert Bruins hockey, Big Bill Tilden tennis, Marvin Nelson distance swimmer.
Breezy reminiscences highlight sports stars and teams
The piece surveys past stars and teams across multiple sports. It notes the UW and military academy drill, Detroit’s claimed athletic prominence, Gar Wood, Joe Louis, and a Red Skins defense. It mentions Gene Lillard, the Cubs signing in 1936, Tom Baker, Alfred Maxwell Butcher, Oklahoma Aggies wrestling success, and Tommy Hitchcock Jr. as a Sullivan award contender.
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Bob Cavagnaro
UW. 8
Military Academy
Steve Hamas
Detroit
Gar Wood
Joe Louis
Boston Red Skins
Gene Lillard
Pacific Coast Loop
Cubs
Wichita
Gene
Brooklyn Dodgers
Baker
Tom Baker
Orlando
Alfred Maxwell Butcher
Galveston
E. C
Gallagher
Oklahoma Aggies
Oklahoma
America
Sullivan Memorial
Tommy Hitchcock
Money Will Make Race for Congress
Money, former probate judge of Jackson county, declares candidacy for the seat held by Congressman A. H. Immichael. He says he supports President Roosevelt's policies including the TVA and rehabilitation project.
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By Money
Jackson County
A. H. Immichael
Athens student cites statistics on college life
Hubert Shaddix of Athens Alabama claims a diploma represents more than hours. He offers figures: average student reads over 450 miles of printed words, writes about 6 million words, attends 2,304 classes, and consumes 125 gallons of milk and 75 gallons of coffee over four years.
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University
Ala
Hubert Shaddix
Athens
Shaddix
Doherty Gridiron Dinner Scores Highlight
A report notes Doherty at a Gridiron Dinner with figures linked to performance and a student’s unusual stamina. Shaddix bases his calculations on personal experience and professor input from boarding houses.
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Doherty
Twirler in a big comeback
Chicago December 19 AP Robert Moses Grove the 125000 Boston lemon of 1934 led the American League pitching in 1935 with a 6.52 ERA. Lefty Grove tops earned run averages, while Schoolboy Rowe of the Tigers won 19 and lost 13 after a shaky start. Auker, a late arrival to the majors, posted an ERA of 3.83. Ferrell tied Earl Whitehill for most runs allowed at 149. Vernon Lefty.
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Chicago
Robert Moses Grove
Boston
Wes
Lefty Grove
Grove
Rowe
Tigers
Ferrell
Earl Whitehill
Washington
Auker
Vernon
Gilbert to Captain Auburn for 1936
The Plain Dealer of Alabama reports Walter Gilbert has been chosen as captain of Auburn football for 1936. Gilbert, a center, takes on the leadership role for the Tigers ahead of the next season.
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Gilbert
Auburn
Als
Plainamen of Alabama
Walter Gilbert
Os Gilbert
Seagull Freezes In Banquet Hall Chimney
A seagull roosted in the chimney of Peter Pantages' banquet room in Vancouver on December 19. Efforts to free the bird failed as authorities worried about releasing it and the impact on business.
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Santa Vancouver
B. C
Peter Pantages
Pantages
Gomer of New York 1934 Champion Runner
The 1934 champion Gomer of New York posted 26 victories and five defeats with an average of 3.18.
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Gomer
New York
Loyola set for Crimson clash and October slate
Loyola schedule lists a dinner game and a string of dates including Oct 2 Birmingham Southern TBA, Oct 10 Rice at Houston or Howard in New Orleans, Oct 17 Mississippi State in New Orleans, Nov 14 Southwestern Memphis, Nov 21 Southeastern Conference team, and Nov 26 Texas Tech in New Orleans.
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Birmingham - Southern
Rice
Houston
Tex
Howard
New Orleans
Miss. State
Terence
Southwestern
Memphis
Texas Tech
Accessories for cars on easy credit terms
A local retailer promotes a wide range of automotive accessories including horns wipers seat covers floor mats and other items with advertised easy credit terms for buyers seeking convenient purchase options.
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J. Braddock
Ty Grove
Associated Press
Max Baer
Madison Square Garden
Glenna Collett Ware
Wilmer Allison
Tony Canzoneri
Alvin
General) Crowder
Detroit Tiger
Fesley Ferrell
Goose Goslin
Charley Root
Chicago Cubs
Ozzie
NEW York Hatters
Cahabe, Montevallo, Brilemt
Sterling Black Creek
Turner Coal & Grain Co
Tuis
Curious World ‘Ferguson
Earth
Aries
Pisces
Aquarius
Stone & Barnett Lbr. Co
Johns-Manville
Insulating Board
Lowe Brothers
Old Ferry Road
Decatur
Athletic Row
Sangus Rayopire
ABES
Gaga & Candy
Cavagnaro
Roosevelt
Cornelius Roosevelt
Col
Theodore Roosevelt
Persident
Cambridge
Mass
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
George W. Sickler
Henry L. Doherty
George Washington University
Twirler
Sports Mirror
Loyola
Crimson
Loyd Drug CO
Grimsley Grain CO
Goodrich
Motorola
Ous Goodrich
Elec
Goodrich Auto
Liberal
Goodrich Auto Service
Pennsylvania
Lee and
Oak Streets
E. W. Kennedy
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