Oak Park Pro Captures British Open Lead
MIAMI Dec 18 Oak Park pro Borton Smith led a strong field at the British Colonies Open, finishing tied for second with Ky Lattoon at 284 and earning $1,200. Ted Turner shared the lead early, while Carl Dann Jr won the Orlando Amateur prize with a 303. Johnny Revolta, a home club pro, finished seventh at 287 despite high expectations.
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Miami
Pin
API— Borton Smith
Nascau
Bobby Cruickshank
Richmond
Tha Lanky Smith
Junt
Theonu Cleunly
Ioves
Gene Barstenl
Joplin
Osk Park
Magis
Nnnie
Smith
Pine Valley
N. J
Ted Turner
Ove
Turner
Ky Lattoon
Chicago
MacFarlane
Tuckahoe
N. E
Orlando
Carl Dann, Jr
Fiz
Fils
Revalta
James Blakeman: SAC Champ Backfield Star at Lousalane
James Shannon Blakeman known in Southeastern Conference circles as a heavyweight college football backfield star, plays for Lousalane State University. He is set to lead his team against Wexss Christian University in the Sugar Bowl Classic in New Orleans on New Year’s May? The article notes Blakeman’s height and status within the conference.
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James, Blakeman
James Shannon Blakeman
Aho
Jimmy
Lousalane State University
Wexss Christian University
Sturmm
Kew
B. S
Arn Chatpland
Binkeman
Weigha
Auburn Cage Finesse Clinic To Feature Coach Ralph Jordan
Auburn to host a basketball clinic tonight at Alumni Gym featuring Chuck Taylor, ex NY Celtics star and Purdue All American. Coach Ralph Jordan invites the public and urges instructors to bring squads. Taylor and Jordan will demonstrate fundamentals like catching, passing, deceptive maneuvers, and ball handling to promote the game nationally. Players listed include Joel Eaves, Joe Bob Mitchell, Captain Woodrow Barnes, George Strenge, Rex Bichilasch, and Bobbie Blake.
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Auburn
Chuck Taytor
New York Celtics
Purdue
Ralph Jordan
Plainsmen Dribblers
Aued
Burt
Mao
Aggisting Taylor
Jordan
Rue Burn
Joel Eaves
Joe Bob Mitchal
Woodrow Barnes
George Strenge
Rex Bichilascch
Bobbie Blake
Taylor
Teylor
Sports Mirror highlights past sports figures and demographics
Sports Mirror notes remembered events such as Captain Pitt Jones resigning after a clash with Huey Long, Cral Wood’s Pasadena Open win, and Clarence Kum mer’s death at 31. It also cites Braxt’s population of Japanese residents at 173500, Hawaii 130000, and the United States 146000.
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Sports Mirror
Associated Press
Pitt” Jones
Raw
Huey Long
Cral Wood
Pasadena
Clarence Kummer
Jackey
Braxt
Hawaii
United States
Thrilling Negro Jockeys Highlight 1925 Years In Racing
A historical racing tale recalls Clarence Reid, a Negro jockey who risked injury to guide Staked Plains after a chaotic stretch run in 1925 at Narragansett. Though not victorious, Reid earned a $2 bonus for his courage amid a crowd of anxious bettors.
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Robert Kay
Annelated
Tress
York
Dye
Tydingett
Clarence Reid
Narraqunyett Party
Piwlog
Hym
Tue
Aqueduct
Thorson
Sammy Renick
Lady Highglows
Weston
Abrick
Tuttteusle
Dishonesty Alleged at Atlanta Police HQ Chief Faces Theft
In Atlanta on December 18 AP reports Chief T. O. Sturdivant distrusted by many after a Christmas gift of $330 was taken from a policeman’s widow. A bold thief earlier moved the chief’s desk and took the money, stirring public unhappiness.
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Atlanta
Drc
T. O. Sturdivant
Detroit Tigers Top AP Sports Poll For 1935
The Detroit Tigers win the AP sports poll as team of the year with 209 points, defeating Minnesota, Southern Methodist, Princeton and Chicago Cubs. Minnesota leads in football, while SMU and Princeton also place high. results reflect 1935 achievements and season recaps across baseball football and other sports.
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Associated Tress
New York
Detroit Tigers
Tigers
Associated Press Sports
Chicago Cubs
Minnesota
Minneaota
Southern Methodist
Princeton
Sted
Southern California
OAL
Associated Press
New York Yanhires
St Louis Cardinals
Tra Mora
Mickey Cochrane
Nec
Hank Greenbers
Chioa Cubs
Gophers
Cardinals
Southern Methodit
University of Southern California
University of California Crew
Notre Dame
T. Notre Dame
Detroit
University of California
Rowering
Montreal Maroons
Oklahoma A. & M
Ton Grads
Amoniak
Sobat
Edmonton Grads
New York Gianta
Alabama
New York University
University of Michigan
Ray M Dowell To Stage 30 Round Fight Show Jan 3
Boxing card to be promoted by Roy McDowell at the American Legion hall in Dothan features Nigel Riley vs Kid Harmon in the feature. Jerome Hawking vs Walter Sheehan headlines the eight round semi final with other bouts including Alto Rhodes and Arthur Chapman. Crowds expected as promoters promise an entertaining evening.
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Roy McDowell
American Legion
Harmon
Dothan
Jerome Hawking
Walter Sheehan
Fort Benning
Alto Rhodes
Tang- Mag
Standrich
Ukewina Kalla
Arthur Chapman
Blakely
Horace Murphy
McDowell
Duke Schedule Shift to Colgate in 1935 Grid Card
Raleigh News and Observer reports Duke University's 1935 football schedule will include Colgate replacing Auburn in the lineup. Other opponents listed are Davidson, South Carolina, Clemson, Georgia Tech, Temple, Washington and Lee, Wake Forest, North Carolina and North Carolina State. Final game locations awaiting formal announcement.
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Duke
Colgate
Auburn
N. C
Raleigh Nova and Observer
Duke University
Davidson
South Carolina
Clemson
Georgia Tech
Tepnestea
Washington and Lee
Wake Forest
North Carolina
N. C. State
Bill Lee Visits University for Christmas Holiday Stop
All American football star Bill Lee from Alabama and captain of the 1934 championship team is visiting the campus this week on his way from pro football to his plans for the Christmas holidays.
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Bill Lee
Pil Lee
Alabama
Viai— Ter
Greenberg Leads Sluggers in Big Leagues of 1935
Hank Greenberg of the Detroit Tigers tops the American League in runs batted in with 170 for 1935, matching Babe Ruth’s 1921 mark and surpassing Lou Gehrig and Tiny Foxx. The list of top sluggers includes Gehrig, Foxx, and Hal Trosky, with other leaders such as Solters, Vosmik, and Goose Goelin following, while Al Simmons slumpends after a long streak.
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Chicago
Hank Greenberg
Detroit Tigers
Greenberg
Loui Gehrig
New York Yankees
Tiny Foxx
Philadelphia
Boston Red Sox
Hal Trosky
Cleveland
Gethreg
Yankees
Iron Man
Foxx
Trosky
Gehrig
Babe Ruth
Galvis
Yankee Star
Mer
Trysh
Omsk
Julio Soltera
Boston-St. Louis
Joe Vosmik
Bob Johnson
Leon Goose Goalin
Detroit
Charlie Gehringer
Odell Hiale
Charles
Buddy) Myer
Washington
al Simmons
Chicago White Sox
Tigers
Goslin
Simmons
Luke Appling
Bill Dickey
George Selkirk
New York
Cech Travis
Joyner White
Florida coach Cody to join Florida coaching staff opener
In Gainesville Florida AP reports new Florida coach Cody promises a broad recruiting effort and a fast start with spring practice. He plans to bring assistants from Vanderbilt and keep alumni coaches available. Cody aims to begin open rounds in February and says he will seek public cooperation to rebuild Florida football.
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Gainesville
Fla
Aie
Uh i Floride
Promi i Jouhay
Cody
Amany
Opal
Elant
Fett
Nashville
Tenn
Vanderbilt University
Dutch Stonley
Stanley
Florida
Abi
Chornetor
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