Foxx Declines A's Offer In 1934 Salary Cut
Miami report states Jimmy Foxx rejects Philadelphia Athletics contract demanding a raise after a 30 percent pay reduction. Foxx says he will await manager Connie Mack and may discuss the issue when he returns to see Mack. Foxx notes his 1931 1933 performance supported a higher salary. Mack says he has not heard from Foxx and expects a talk soon.
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Purdue Rockets Past Wabash In Non Conference Tilt
CHICAGO February 8 Purdue breezed past Wabash 33 to 27 in a non conference game at Lafayette as the Boilermakers resume action after exams. The Big Ten slate opens Saturday with six games and Purdue holds the top spot at 4 0 while Minnesota sits second. Iowa Indiana and Michigan State chase.
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Oreutt And Hill Fight Elimination In Miami Semifinals
In Miami Florida today Mauréen Oreutt four time metropolitan champion faces Opal S Hill twice western titlist in the Miami Biltmore women's invitational golf semifinals. Helen Hicks of Hewlett faces Marian Miley of Lexington in the other bracket with Hicks favored. Orcutt of White Beeches won the medal with 73 to set a course record but has since struggled on approach shots. Hill from Kansas City has played strongly, while the final 36 holes are scheduled for tomorrow.
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College basketball results and divisional scores report
AP basketball results include Syracuse over Cornell 37 to 32, New York University 33 to Rutgers 26, Columbia 29 to Harvard 25, Catholic University 34 to Baltimore 19, plus Clemson 2% over Georgia Tech 31, Army 3 over Penn State 2, Wabash 27 over Purdue 38, Alabama 38 over Vanderbilt 32, Illinois College 60 over Concordia 28, Moorhead Teachers 20 over Suen Vista 28, Wayne Teachers 44 over Nebraska Wesleyan 20, Nebraska B 19, Rockhurst 18 over Chillicothe 14, Southwestern 25 over Emporia Teachers 26, Baker 23 over McPherson 23, Montana 40 over College of Puget Sound. Aberdeen volleyballers beat Redfield in a pair of matches tied to a band fundraiser. Larry Gains to defend British Empire heavyweight title against Len Harvey at the Albert Hall.
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Webster Now In Undisputed Lead
Webster high school basketball sits atop the Northeast conference with five straight wins after a Tuesday upset of Deland 21 to 3. Clark’s surge challenges Webster as they travel Friday to face the undefeated leaders, while Deland must beat Milbank to stay ranked.
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Tight Defense In Grade Cage Tilts
In city grade school basketball, Lincoln C tear blanked Jefferson C 19 to 9 led by coach Marion Burchfeld. Lincoln C also defeated McKinley 15 to 5. Wilson beat Jefferson 19 to 2 and Washington won 12 to 7 over McKinley. Wilson and Lincoln combined A team beat Jefferson 7 to 2. Washington A crushed McKinley 34 to 2. Eight grade results show Wilson 12 Jefferson 2 Lincoln 15 McKinley 8.
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Highmore Defeats Ree Heights In Narrow Victory
Highmore High School defeated Ree Heights 35 to 20 on Wednesday evening. Highmore built a 12 to 4 lead, led at halftime 9 to 1, and extended the advantage despite Ree Heights threats in the third quarter. Linstrom scored 13 for the visitors and Freir 3.1 Crowningshield refereed. Ree Heights Juniors upset Highmore Juniors 3 to 1 in the prelim.
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Mobridge Clings to C S D Loop Lead After Close Win
Mobridge remains atop the central South Dakota high school conference standings after a last minute basket gave a 22 10 victory over Gettysburg. Pierre stays second after beating Wighmore 33 to 5, Ipswich moves to third with a 45 to 9 win over Faulkton, and Gettysburg faces Faulkton in a key battle for the cellar. Ipswich at Mo bridge on Feb 13 could shake up the race with a win by the visitors.
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Huron Tigers Resume Practice Ahead of Non-Conference Tests
Tiger Dribblers will resume practice after a three day layoff following a tough run against eight ECC opponents in under a month. Huron high school plans one session today before traveling to Redfield and Woonsocket for non conference games. Coach George Deklotz aims to eval reserves and test two lineups for Woonsocket and Redfield with a probable 1994 roster look in the Woonsocket game. The Huron Woonsocket contest will be in the college auditorium.
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Braves Rout Yankton As They Climb Standings
Sioux Falls college overwhelmed Yankton 32 to 18 to deepen Yankton’s conference skid to nine straight losses. Brennan scored 13 for Sioux Falls, while Valdez led Yankton with 10 as the Greyhounds were slowed by a tough first half run.
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Lupe And Johnny Like Their Tiffs
Hollywood couple Lupe Velez and Johnny Weissmuller say weekly quarrels keep their marriage lively. They joke about fighting being fun and expect to reunite soon after this latest dispute. They even split for brief periods but deny plans to separate.
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Knockouts Mark Gettysburg Card at Amateur Show
Gettysburg amateur boxing show by the American Legion drew spectators from Central South Dakota. Howard Anderson and Mikeus Lowry won decisions over Sig Keight. knockouts by Les Berringer and Bob Putnam highlighted the event. Tommy Collins officiated. P. P. Moyer and Dr. George Melody judged. All bouts three rounds.
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Babe Ruth Heads For Last Roundup
New York on February 8 reports Babe Ruth at forty preparing for what may be his final season. Weighing heavy with age yet lighter from flu, he plans rest before training and golf, having lost about 16 pounds in ten days. He spoke of getting old while noting his illness.
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Frankfort Wins Crucial Tussle On Home Floor
Frankfort high school defeated Ashton 43 to 25 on Frankfort’s court. The score was 7-6 Ashton after the first quarter and 3-4 at halftime. Schutte led Frankfort with 23 points, while Jensen and Murray starred for Ashton. Frankfort travels to Conde Friday for a return game before the Easter Division tournament in Redfield.
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Mt. Vernon Wins Seventh Straight In C B H Battle
Mt. Vernon high school edged Kimball 24 to 18 to extend its Custer Battlefield Hiway conference winning streak to seven, virtually clinching the title. Dale scored 10 for Mt. Vernon as Stowell led Kimball with 9, while Gann Valley defeated White Lake 15 to 14 in overtime to enter the conference win column.
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Sioux Falls Fans Await Vikings Braves Clash
SIOUX FALLS Feb readers look to the big game with Augustana college next Tuesday eve ning. The Braves seek to stop the Vikings after a season opening loss to Brook ings and a road trip to Springfield and Yankton. The long series shows 21 Viking wins to 26 Braves wins with recent form variable.
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Canning High Here Tonight
Canning High School hosts Caspur in a season opening clash with Cansing High tonight at 7:30. Coach Burtsehers wheels in his strongest lineup yet as Banserter plans changes, moving Kulawik and Waldner to forward posts with Fish at center and Rice and Bloomberg at guards.
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Ross Dominates Pett Nebo to Defend Titles in 12 Round Bout
Barney Ross of Chicago, the world lightweight and junior welterweight champion, outboxed Pett Nebo of Key West Florida in a 12 round defense last night in Kansas City. Ross weighed 146 pounds Nebo 139.
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University Cagers Plan Surprise For Bison And Nodaks
Vermillion Feb Coach Rube Hoy and eight players depart for North Dakota to face North Dakota University in Fargo and another game, with two starting lineup shakeups expected. The Coyotes seek to avenge earlier defeats as Olson likely replaces Bryan at center and Joe Livak moves to Olson's forward position, pushing Bob Murphy up front with Buck and Dyson in the backfield, aiming to surprise conference leaders.
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Clubs Get Blame When Golfers Err
Los Angeles report quotes MacDonald Smith, famed putter, saying golfers blame clubs for three putts. He argues players must be more conservative from longer distances and take chances only inside 15 feet for birdies while preserving par with safer play.
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Washington Highs Blues Push Madison For 43 to 24 Win
Sioux Falls Feb 8 Washington high school basketball under coach Howard Wood improved to 2 0 in conference by defeating Madison 43 to 24. Washington led 6 1 early and extended to 23 1 by half as Madison struggled in a rough season seeking a Friday clash with league leaders Mitchell.
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Kitty Klein Sweeps More Blade Heads in 1924 Meet
Toronto reports Kitty Klein Sweeps more blade heads sweeping both outdoor and indoor titles at the 1924 North American speed skating championships. She won the outdoor crown at Oconomowoc Wisconsin and clinched the indoor title at Warped Leaf Gardens after a close race with Donaldson Briggs. Leila Brooks of Toronto placed second in the 440 yard event and Mrs Sings earned 20 points with a second in a longer race. Also in Kansas City Baney Ros, the world lightweight champion from Chicago, outpointed Pete Nebo of Key West in a welterweight title defense.
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