Big League Moguls Gather In New York On Eve Of Annual
The 46th national AAU convention closes in Miami with Avery Brundage stepping down and Jeremiah Mahoney taking the gavel. Mahoney pledges to continue Brundage policies as Brundage remains a central figure in American Olympic circles. New York chosen for 1935 meeting. new state associations created in Maine and Virginia. several rule changes and awards to be decided.
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New York
Alan Gould
Miami
Fla
Germany
Amateur Athletic Union
Miami-Biltmore
Avery Brundage
Chicago
Jeremiah T. Mahoney
Mahoney
Brundage
Arican
Berlin
James E. Sullivan
Lawson Little
Stanford
Willam R. Benthorn
Benjamin B. Eastman
Glenn Hardin
Ralph Metcalf
Jack Medica
Lenore Knight
Katherine Rawls
Glenn Cunningham
Bonthron
Maine
Virginia
Jack Rafferty
Houston
Rough Mat Draws Top Wrestlers to Dothan
Two of the roughest wrestlers, Dynamite Joe Dillman from Indianapolis and Leo Alexander from New York, clash on Wednesday night in Dothan on an American Legion program. The bout, held where Alexander headlines, is expected to draw a packed house, with Dillman aiming to counter the Lion’s advances and thrills anticipated by local fans.
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Dothan
American Légion
Dynamite Jbe Dillman
Indianapolis
Leo Alexander
New York
Dillman
Alexander
Leo the Lion
Major League Meetings Open Amid Trade Talks and Skewed Rosters
National and American league owners gather to buy sell and trade batting prospects and 20 win pitchers. Cubs Red Sox Browns Pirates Giants rumored active as Cronin Foxx and Frick shift roles and dog racing hurdles loom. plans include potential post season barnstorming limits and stadium use questions.
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Herbert W. Barker
Associated Press
New York
Chicago Cubs
Boston
Cubs
Carleton
Tex Carleton
Cardinals
Larry French
Freddy Lindstrom
Pirates
Pat Malone
Guy Bush
Jim Weaver
Babe Herman
Fred Frankhouse
Boston Braves
Curt Davis
Phillies
Rogers Hormsby
St. Louis Browns
Buck Newsom
Jack Knott
Bill Terry
Giants
Dick Bartell
Lloyd
Paul Waner
Brooklyn
Sam Lesiie
Tony Cuccinello
Joe Cronin
Boston Redsox
Tom Yawkey
Buddy Myer
Washington Senators
National League
Ford Frick
John Arnold -Heydier
Emil Fuchs
Boston Club
Braves Field
Fuchs
Braves
Fenway Park
Redsox
Will Harridge
Jimmie Foxx
Winnipeg
Rabbit Out of the Ball In Simmer Circuit Allegation
In a 1934 season remark a lively pellet was described as a menace to infielders life and limbs, claiming the ball moved unpredictably during play and raised safety concerns for players on the field.
Giants Triumph In Upset Pro Football Title Win
The New York Giants upset the Chicago Bears 30 to 13 to claim the National League championship at Polo Grounds before 48,000. Rubber-soled basketball shoes helped Giants players gain footing after halftime, with Strong Danowski and Flaherty key in the rally. Nagurski left the game with a shoulder injury as Giants’ defense and durability carried the comeback.
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New York
New York Giants
Chicago Bears
Gudiron
Ken
Strong
Bronko Nagurski
Jack Man
Fisherty
Ray Flaherty
Giants
New Yorkers
Polo Grounds
Gonzaga
Ed Danowski
Flaherty
Ike Franklin
Manders
Minnesota
Chicago
Danowski
Franken
Inter Strong
Bears
Nagurski
Bill Morgan
Lou Little
Columbia
Morgan
Mortgage sale notice in Houston County Alabama
The Federal Land Bank of New Orleans will sell on December 31, 1934 at the courthouse door in Dothan Alabama the 80 acres described as the southwest quarter of the southwest quarter of section 19 and the southeast quarter of the southeast quarter of section 24 township 3 range 26 east with other terms including costs and attorney fees. The sale follows default on the mortgage dated December 1 1926 by S B Mullins and Minnie Gee Mullins to secure the indebtedness noted in Mortgage Book 160 Page 40 in the Houston County probate office. The mortgagee is The Federal Land Bank of New Orleans and J J Speight is attorney for the mortgagee.
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Alabama
Houston County
S. B. Mulins
Minnie Gee Mullins
Federal Land Bank of
New Orleans
Court House
Dothan
Federal Land Bank OF New Orleans
Mortgage Notice of Sale Under Federal Land Bank Deed
Whereas A C King single executed to The Federal Land Bank of New Orleans on January 16 1928 a mortgage on described land to secure indebtedness recorded in Mortgage Book 172 Page 68 of the Probate Office Houston County Alabama. The entire indebtedness secured by sale under the mortgage and the terms thereof.
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Alabama
Houston County
A. C. King
Federal Land Bank of
New Orleans
Albama
Tide Opens Hard Work In Earnest Despite Weather
University of Alabama Crimson Tide begin two weeks of intensive drills and scrimmages for the Rose Bowl against Stanford. Weather is near freezing as coaches push mid season practice toward Pasadena departure on December 21. Freshmen study Stanford formations while varsity readies for cardin al plays. Major Bob Neyland calls Alabama 1934 team the strongest outfit his men faced and lauds Dixie Howell as among the four greatest halfbacks in the South.
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University
Ala
Alabama
Crimson Tide
Stanford
Pasadena
Cardinal
Knoxville
Tenn
Bob Neyland
University of Tennessee
Frank Thomas
Neyland
Dixie Howell
South
U. T
Nashville
New York
Panama Canal Zone
Primo Carnera Calls Off Argentina Barnstorming Tour
Primo Carnera and manager Louis Soresi plan to sail home soon, ending a contract to fight Paulino Uzendun on December 22 in Buenos Aires. A recent bout with Victorio Campolo drew heavy criticism for lack of action, reflecting poor financial and artistic reception of the tour.
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Primo
Buenos Aires
Today
Primo Carnera
Louis Soresi
Argentina
Paulino Uzendun
Carnera
Victorio Campolo
Auction Notice of Property in Houston County Alabama
Legal hours on the 31st to the highest bidder for cash in Alabama. The described property lies in Section 14 Township 3 Range 28 Houston County. It includes parts of the Northeast and Southwest quarters totaling about 7 acres plus 30 acres more or less with a line from Johns Branch to Blue Spring. Attorney for Mortgagee.
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Court House
Houston County
Dothan
Alabama
Johns Branch
Blue Spring
Johns
Federal Land Bank OF New Orleans
FIRM BELIEVER ON ROSE BOWL FITS ALABAMA OVER STANFORD
An unofficial Roosevelt era sports spokesman L W Chip Roberts says Alabama is the best team he has seen, capable of beating Army Notre Dame Pittsburgh and Navy. He predicts Alabama will defeat Stanford and outs core opponents by passing or tearing through the line depending on plays.
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Washington
Alabama
Stanford
Roosevelt
L. W
Chip) Robert
the Treasury
Army
Notre Dame
Pittsburgh
Navy
Crimson Tide
Crimsons
Georgia Tech
Kepanjes Agasa Avaivau Aurea
Dutra takes early Miami-Biltmore lead with 70
Olin Dutra, the defending national open champion from Coral Gables, posted a 70 to seize the first- round lead at the Miami Biltmore Open. He birdied twice on the front and backNine, finished 1 over par on two holes, and outpaced Leonard Schmutte who opened with 72. Wille MacFarlane stood 74 as the defending champ in the strong field of about 300 players in the $12,500 event.
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Miami
Fla
Olin Dutra
Coral Gables
Leonard Schmutte
Findlay, C
Dutra
Wille MacFarlane
Oak Ridge
N. J
Chattanooga Lookouts Pick Panama City For Spring Training
The Chattanooga Lookouts of the Southern Baseball Association will arrive in Panama City, Florida, the first of March to begin spring training here. President and owner Joe Engle visited the Cove Hotel last week and discussed bringing the team to the city.
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Panama
City
Fla
Chattanooga Lookouts
Southern Baseball Association
Joe Engle
Cove Hotel
Manila Sport Stars Shine in Far Eastern Title Bid
Report lists Dee More, 20,000 fans at a Manila event where Harl Averill and Charles led a Filipino team to a Far Eastern title bid. Americans Gomes and others faced seven hits as wrestling and boxing figure in a chaotic Olympics set. Promoters sign Ray Myers as Legion plans tall events. Greek youth Tommies, Pilcher refereeing, and a semi final clash referenced in a bustling arena scene.
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Manila
Dee
Ipesss
Harl Averill
Ersefans
Charles
Gomes
Gogig
Alex the Great
Dillman
Ge Legion
Ray" Myers
Kansas City
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Burdeshaw
First National Bank
J. J. Speight
Hartford
Reed Meadows
Charles M. Powell
Dewey Lee Brannon
Clyde Ford
Mgr
Eugene Chaney
Herman Les Jerking
Fordyce Dowling
Shelly Sketoe
L. C. Holland
Bob Haskew
Clyde Hubbard
Manley Richards
Early Wynn
G. C. Houston
Geron Hodge
Mack Glover
O. V. Bruner
Prin
Dixie Windham
Horace Chaney
Chaney
Hobson Snuggs
Carlton Hodge
Jess Childs
Herbert Ford
Aubrey Gresham
Sophia Blumenfeld
Mary Nelli Danson
Sarah Lee Stewart
Folra Nell Metcalf
Mack Ford
Major Neyland
Crimson
Willie MacFarlane
Chattanooga
Coenen
Pilcher Warehouse & Gin Co
Louie Pilcher’s Gin
Central Depot
N. Foster Street
Dothan, Alabama
Toodlums, Jr
Prieed Low
Chief Bell
Insignia
Penney
Ain ‘Arma
Harne
Plac
Pops Far
Phon
Hats New Shop
Bro
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