A U S and Boycott Clash at 1936 Olympic Sessions
New York December reports show the A A U executive and foreign relations committees split over the proposed boycott of the 1936 Olympic Games. Avery Brundage and Jeremiah Mahoney led opposing sides, with talks of possible votes to withdraw from Germany’s invitation. The convention in Chicago opens with debates on trials, championships, and venue plans, while protest prospects loom.
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Bugs & Fullerton
Spudg Weiter
New York
Stamtour Athletic Union
Clatma
Avery Brundage
Chicago
Olympic Committees
Jeremiah T. Mattoney
U. Dattie
United States
Olympic Committee
Mahoney
Germany
YW Successul
ALA
Brundage
Brandage
Dallas
Tex
Hids
Randall’ Island
Roundup of Braves moves and college notes mix
New York reports a Boston Braves plan approved by club owners with Ford Frick heading to Chicago to finalize. Adams and Richards are mentioned. Roy Quinn may become Boston's GM, with Dave Driscoll possibly returning to the Dodgers. Also notes on Hank Greenberg, Jimmy Crowley, Roger Cramer, Buddy Myer, and preparation for boxing and football press box improvements. The AP All America team announcement due tomorrow offers prizes for correct picks.
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New York
Boston Braves
Ford C. Frick
Chicago
Charles
Francis Adams
Adants
Iowa
Roy Quinn
Boston
Dave Driscoll
Daily Dodgers
Frick
Adame
Beantown
Hank Greenberg
Funk Anderann
N. G. State
Suta Aong Broadway
Fordhem
Jimmy Johnston
New Orleans
Dartmouth
Bill Keele
Ecellera
Smiggly Jt & Gians
Metropolitan Football Writers’ Association
Princeton
Fordham
Associated Press All America
Titat
K. B
F. RV
Athletes Seek Bids for Nationals and Trials
Tul athletes head to New York for em parkation point while Princeton aims at nationals as a bidder. Cleveland Jonen Haach and Providence FR J join race for swimming tryouts and outdoor championships. Memphis Cleveland and St Louis vie for honing championships with Olympic trials likely set. Danver hosts basketball trials with bids from Stil water Oklo Columbia O Newton N J for wrestling events.
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Tul
New York
Princeton
Cleveland
Jonen Haach
Providence
FR. J
Memphis
St Louis
Chienge
Danver
Stilwater
Oklo
Columbia
Newton, N. J
Tony Manero Leads Orlando Open After First Round
Tony Manero of Greensboro NC shot 68 to lead the Orlando open with a slim one stroke edge over a strong field. Ky Laffoon Mehthorss Harry Cooper and Jimmy Thompson chased in pursuit as Roy Horan and A S Thom closed behind with solid 70s and a 74 by Revolta following trouble.
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Orlando
Fin
Tony Manero
Greensboro
N. C
Manino
Ky Laffoon
Mehthorss Harry Cooper
Chicago
Jimmy Thompson
Ridgewood
N. T
Ted
Roy Horan
Thom
Lancaster
Pawmhoon
Pat Runyan
Waite Pinion
Tony Penna
Pensacola
al Kreuger
Revolt
Horan
Johnny Revolta
Milwaukee
Sam Parks, Jr
Pittsburgh
Paria
Radio Heat Wave Sparks Rejuvenation Debate
A lecture in Sacramento discusses heat therapy and gland rejuvenation noting its aims to diagnose gland balance, potential hormone restoration, and controversial surgery like gland implants. Advocates claim improved hormone activity, while opponents caution about foreign proteins and uncertain outcomes.
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Harry Benjamin
M. D
New York City
Sacramento
Cat
Berwanger Named Outstanding Western Conference Athlete
Jax Berwanger of Dubuque Iowa earned the Western Conference’s top honor for football for the second straight year, with heavy support from writers and experts. Ohio State’s Jesse Owens offered the lone serious challenge, while George Roscoe and Bill Renner received a few votes. Berwanger rushed 1833 yards in 23 games, scored a late game touchdown, and contributed in passing and kicking stats, solidifying his place as the conference’s standout athlete.
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Paul Mickelson
Chicago
Jax Berwanger
Spain
A Mila
Dubuque
Iowa
University of Chicago Today
Jamer
Western Econfarones
Ovyrenn
Jesse Owens
Ohio State
Berwanger
George Rosecos
Minnesota
Bill Renner
Michigan
Roscog
Renner
Gserwooger
Red’ Grange
Bob Zupplis
Wilnatsante
Grange
Jay
Ralph Cannon
Chicago Daily
Minnesota Inc
John O'Donnell
Davenport
Democrat
Ronald McIntyre
Milwaukie Banting
Berwanrer
Wills Ward
Bilchigan
Ward
Dina Purvia
Purdue
Owens
Mie
Mulls
Sach
Yaria
Minnis
Florida golf tour kicks off with new December opens
The Florida winter circuit announces an intensive four event December run with total prize money of 19000 and discounted travel fares. New events Orlando Open December 5–7 and Saragota Open December 9–11 join established Doherty sponsored Miami Biltmore Open December 20–17 and Wasaga British Colonial Open, plus the Marbella Open January 3–5.
Special trains plan for PGA events with Jacksonville hub
PGA organises two special trains to join in Jacksonville for the winter golf circuit. George Jacobus chairs the operating committee with Sam Parks Johnny Revelittn Clarence Clark and Henry Picard on the national committee. Trains depart Chicago St. Louis on December 1 and Boston New York on December 2 bound for Philadelphia Washington Baltimore Richmond and Nassau, linking to tournaments in Jacksonville Orlando Sarasota and Miami Biltmore before returning by air to Nassau for the second half of the tour.
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Floris
New York
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
Washington
Baltimore
Richmond
St. Louis
Chicago
Florida
Gol
Henry L. Doherty
Miami
Wasaga
Sle
Jacksonville
PGA
George Jacobus
Boston
National Capital
Orlando
Sarasota
Miarat
Umoe
Br. GA
Miami-Biltmore
Aftce
Nassau Comminee
Nassau
Zoll Mistry
Nasaau
Incebus
Jacobus
Sam Parks
Johnny Revelttn
National P. G. A
Clarence Clark
Henry Picard
Razorback Coach Admits 18 Rice Men Played Against Arkansas
Arkansas coach Fred Thomson said he considered himself the worst coach after his team was defeated by Rice. He explained he questioned blockers and concluded the opponent used 18 men at once, admitting his own coaching faults and uncertainty about his football future.
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Payetteville
Ark
Fred Thomson
University of Arkansas
Sid
Rice Institute
Thomaen
Bil Wallace
Rice
Jong
Jack Haden
Haden
Ken Landay
A. D. Gilmore
Enda Pools
Howell
Cutt van Sickel
Roan
Wen Eho
Jayda
Modest Kirkland Emerges in Pro Football Spotlight
Birmingham Age Herald sports columnist Bob Phillips highlights Modest Kirkland, once a standout guard for Netland Tiger and University of Indiana, as a rising force in the National Professional Football League. The piece notes Kirkland’s underdog rise under the shadow of bigger stars, with playful praise from Don Hutson via a letter to Hap Campbell. A separate municipal note records a band concert rule requiring Latin and local youths to be accompanied by adults.
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Alabama
Phillips
Happy Campbell
The
University
Troy Dixie
Don Hutson
Dixie
Howell
Kirtland
Aller
City and Bend
Auburn Becomes Possible Choice For Orange Bowl
Miami December reports say Auburn emerges as a possible representative of the south in the Orange Bowl against Catholic University of Washington. Vanderbilt may bid but is likely to be blocked by conference rules and Dallas discussions. The Auburn pick hinges on athletic committee consent and post season approval.
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Miami
Burn
Catholic University
Washington
W. Keith Phillipa
Miami Arrangements Council
Ve’derbilt
Alabama
Southeastern
Nashville
Auburn
Hiast
Catholic
MAP PROGRAM A year's work for the Columbia Bao ther Association
An association meeting elected T EB Etheredge as chairman and Tolleson as secretary. The group planned to collect produce and supplies for the Baptist orphanage at Troy. Churches will contribute, and a car with committees loading the shipment will be at the A C L station near Wednesday. Each church to appoint a Sunday committee to gather items to be delivered Wednesday.
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Columbia Baother Association
Etheredge
Tolleson
Baptist Orphanage
Troy
A.C. L
Space Press Sports Mirror on 1936 Olympic invite and Navy coach
A brief Space Press summary notes Great Britain invites athletes to the 1936 Berlin Games following U S and AAA nations. It recalls Edgar Rip Miller being signed to coach the Navy football team for a third season three years ago and mentions Notre Dame’s 22 0 victory over Southern California five years ago in college football history.
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Sports Mirror
Bua Ae Space Press
Ares
Great Britain
Berlin
United States
AAA
Edgar
Rip) Miller
Navy
Notre Dame
Southern California
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Kane
Modest Kirkland
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