Kallio Holds Off Gunther In Title Bout Thriller
In a swift main event clash Nashville youth Joe Gunther battles middleweight Gus Kallio. Gunther falls behind early then lands a flying tackle and pins Kallio briefly before Kallio finishes with an arm strangulation for a 28 minute 40 second win. Freddie Knichel defeats Don Cortez on disqualification after Cortez misconduct.
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Joe Gunther
Nashville
Gus Kallio
Aes Eae
Freddie Knichel
Don Cortez
Stanley Hackney
Knichel
Kallio
Gunther
Jordan
Sing
Joe
Jacknile
Cortez
Freddie
Frddie
Hackey
Tulane Boxers Open Season vs Florida Alligators
New Orleans January 16 Tulane University boxing team opens its season tonight at Tulare gymnasium meeting the Florida Alligators in a featured bout. Tulane pursues early momentum in regional boxing competition with local fans watching closely.
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New. Orleans
Tulane University
University of Florida Alligators
Tulare Gymnasium
Whither Goest Thou Jordan Quizzes Joe
Joe Gunther once a Nash ville youth mentored by former world middleweight Chris Jordan rose to wrestling acclaim. Last night he faltered, turning his back as Gus Kallio pinning him surprised Joe and ended any chance to defeat the champ.
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Joe Gunther
Nashville
Chris Jordan
Westler
Chris
Joe
Gus Kallio
Kallio
Eight Dogs Enter 2nd Day of Continental Field Trials
Eight dogs compete on day two of the $1,000 all age stake in Albany Georgia. Evergreen Mack owned by L D Johnson Evansville Indiana and Four Winds Arrow owned by Dr H E Longsborg Mt Holly New Jersey show strong pace as Indiana and New Jersey stars lead the field.
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Albany
Indiana
New Jersey
Evergreen Mack
L. D. Johnson
Evansville
Ind
H. E. Longsborg
Mt. Holley
N. J
Young golfers grab the prizes on winter tour
Victor Ghezzi and John Revolta led the early prize money haul as the winter tour shifted from Los Angeles to Sacramento and San Francisco. McSpaden won the Pasadena open while Ghezzi claimed the Los Open after a 73 at Los Angeles Country Club, edging Revolta by two strokes.
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Paul Zimmerman
Associated Press
Los Angeles
California
Sacramento
San Francisco
Victor Ghezzi
Deal
N. J
John Revolta
Milwaukee
Harold McSpaden
Kansas City
Kans
Ghezzi
Revolta
McSpaden
Golf Grenadiers
Deal Golf Club
Los Angeles Country Club
Southern Defeats Millsaps in Narrow 41 40 Victory
Birmingham-Southern Panth ers edged Millsaps Majors 41 to 40 in Jackson Mississippi. Major forwards McDonnel and Bullock hit long baskets to keep Millsaps within reach as Birmingham-Southern attacked throughout the game.
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Jackson
Miss
Birmingham-Southern Panthers
Millsaps
Birmingham - Southern
McDonnel
Bullock
Sports Mirror highlight reel from the past decade
Today a year ago Babe Ruth signed a $35,000 contract with the New York Yankees and Col Ruppert denied any understanding he would become manager in 1936. Three years ago Phar Lap arrived for $50,000 to run in the Agua Caliente handicap. Five years ago Jack Delaney quit boxing due to an arm injury.
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Associated Press
Babe Ruth
New York Yankees
Col. Ruppert
Babe
New York
Phar Lap
Jack Delaney
Ring
Gadsden and Anniston Plan Southern Baseball League Entry
Plans for both Gadsden and Anniston to join the Southeastern baseball league were discussed at a mass meeting in Gadsden on January 16. Representatives from both cities attended the gathering.
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Gadsden
Ala
Anniston
Southeastern Baseball League
Wrestling interest rises as promoters cite holiday lull ending
Chris Jordan, promoter, says wrestling attendance is increasing across the state after a fall dip. He notes late fall and early winter slim crowds due to holidays and other sports, but with the new year interest grows and plans to bring top talent to Alabama.
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Chris Jordan
Jordan
Alabama
Cossibry Leads State to a Victory
Mississippi State basketball powered by Slim Cossibry who scored 17 points led Mississippi State past Southwestern of Memphis 64 to 29 in STATE COLLEGE Mississippi last night.
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Cossibry
State
State College
Miss
Slim Cossibry
Mississippi State
Southwestern
Memphis
Alabama Downs Ole Miss For Second Straight Win
In Tuscaloosa Alabama rolled to a 42 to 27 victory over Mississippi last night to run their Southeastern Conference record to two straight wins. Jimmy Walker led the champions with 15 points as Alabama held a 22 to 15 lead at halftime.
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Tuscaloosa
Ala
Alabama
University of Mississippi
Jimmy Walker
Make up of team still in question
Minneapolis, Jan. 16. Relection of the last two members of the four team to represent the United States in the 1936 Berlin Olympics remained unsettled after the Olympic trials. Eddie Schroeder won the 5000 meter, Delbert Lamb led in the 1500, and the final two spots hinge on the 10000 meter event and best average times. contenders include Robert Peterson and Valentine Bias.
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Minneapolis
Minn
U States
Berlin
Eddie Schroeder
Chicago
Delbert Lamb
Milwaukee
Schroeder
Robert Peterson
Wisconsin
Valentine
West Tennessee Field Trial Club 1935 all-age title winner
The West Tennessee Field Trial Club held the 1935 all-age title today with citation awarded to F H Farnsworth's Chicago setter. Chimes Mississippi Jack owned by J H McGraw of Sardis Miss took second. Henry Horton owned by A J Stegall of Jackson Tenn and Enjoy owned by B M McCall of Birmingham tied for third.
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Brownsville
Tenn
West Tennessee
Citation
F. H. Farnsworth
Chicago
J. H. McGraw
Sardis
Miss
Henry Horton
A. J. Stegall
Jackson
B. M. McCall
Birmingham
Joe and Freddie to Renew Feud at Martin Arena
Joe Gunther and Freddie Knichel ready to clash again in Martin Arena Tuesday evening renewing a ring history classic. Both have progressed since their first clash and local fans await a hotter sequel in a venue famed for its sensational bout.
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Freddie Knichel
Joe Gunther
Martin Arena
Gunther
Mexican Statesman Puzzle Clues List
Crossword style clues list covering horizontal and vertical entries on a Mexican statesman themed grid. Includes references to presidency, geography, language, science, and common crossword terms. May contain multiple definitions and cross-references for a single grid.
Public Health Investment Aids Tuberculosis Cure
Aid in curing tuberculosis ensures workers return safely and protects future generations. The program promises benefits for current citizens and unborn children by reducing suffering and deaths from the disease.
Golfing Weather and Club History Recap
The club reports great golfing weather over the weekend with many players on the course and notes a new member Mr. Guess from Georgia. Roland Gray’s eight years at the club include presidency since 1930 and best scores of 39 for 9 holes and 81 for 18. Next week will cover A. C. Bailey.
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Roland Gray
Connecticut
A. C. Bailey
Bush Glad to Be With the Pirates in Trade
WEST POINT Mississippi January 16 Pirates outfielder Guy Bush said the Cubs trade suits him fine and he regards Stan Waner as the NL’s most dangerous hitter. Bush spoke after being traded to Pittsburgh and said he won’t have to pitch to Waner.
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West Point
Miss
Us Waner
Pittsburgh Pirates
Guy Bush
Chicago Cubs
Pittsburgh
Avery Brundage Wins Sullivan Service Trophy 1934
Avery Brundage of Chicago, six years as Amateur Athletic Union president and leader of the American Olympic Committee, awarded the James E. Sullivan service trophy for 1934. The honor followed last year’s first presentation to Col. William May Garland of Los Angeles, organizer of the 1932 Olympic Games.
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New York
Avery Brundage
Chicago
Amateur Athletic Union
James E. Sullivan
William May Garland
Los Angeles
Tribute to William Gee by W. W. Benson
W. W. Benson, superintendent, pays tribute to William Gee a longtime janitor for over ten years in local schools. He praises Gee as honest dependable and well regarded by students teachers and officials noting his aim to be an independent citizen and expressing that they shall miss him.
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W. W. Benson
William Gee
Bill
Local film production advances with city shoot
Local all sound news reel nears completion with footage of the police department chief and mayor, fire department, River side high school students, faculty closeups, and Legion wrestling scenes. Principal filming of Runnin Wild begins Thursday on main streets with cast in wardrobe and makeup.
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All Sound
Police Department
Riggsbee
Nelson
Fire Department
Jordan
Riverside High School
Legion
Ayas
Runnin’ Wild
Fliers Forced Down Go on a Bird Hunt
Lieut Walter Wise and Serg Don Hilbun National Guard fliers from Roberts Field Birmingham were forced down in a muddy corn field near Cottondale at 7 am after the propeller detached from their craft. Wise glided to a safe landing and the pair joined Ralph McGee for a bird hunt until an ambulance arrived summoned by an A G B station agent who spotted distress.
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Tuscaloosa
Ala
Walter Wise
Don Hilbun
National Guard
Roberts Field
Birmingham
Cottondale
Lieut. Wise
Ralph McGee
A. G
Hitchcock Slips From Ten Goals In Polo Handicap Shakeup
United States Polo Association revises rankings leaving no ten goal players. Thomas Hitchcock Jr drops from ten to nine after accidents. Cecil Smith falls to nine and Elmer Boeske to eight. Winston Guest rises to nine. Raymond Guest up to seven as others move.
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New York
United States Polo Association
Thomas Hitchcock, Jr
England
Hitchcock
Cecil Smith
Austin
Tex
Elmer Boeseke
California
Smith
Boeseke
Winston Guest
United States
Nawab of Bhopal
Guest
Michael Phipps
William Post
Jimmy Mills
Eric Pedley
H. W. (Rube) Williams
Raymond Guest
Winston
Oak Ridge Splits Two With Rocky Ford
Oak Ridge basketball teams split two games with Rocky Ford last Friday afternoon. In the first game Oak Ridge fell 9 to 14, and in the second Oak Ridge won 28 to 10. This was the fourth game of the season with Oak Ridge holding a 3 and 1 record.
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Oak Ridge
Rocky Rei
Rocky Ford
Dixie League to Meet on Thursday
A Dixie Amateur Baseball League meeting is set for Thursday at Ozark noon. Dixie president Stuart X Stephenson says several member cities fear a report that three clubs may join a Class D pro league with Albany Moultrie and Thomasville. Trey Dothan and Ozark are named as possible entrants. other Dixie teams include Union Springs Abbeville and Eufaula.
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Montgomery
Ala
Dixie Amateur Baseball League
Ozark
Stuart X. Stephenson
Montgomery Advertiser
Dixie
Dixie League
Albany
Moultrie
Thomasville
Trey
Dothan
Union Springs
Abbeville
Eufaula
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