Mixed-Up Heavyweight Fight Talks Roil New York
In New York on March 4 to 7 the heavyweight scene settles after a scramble over Braddock Baer and Schmeling. Gould downgrades Schmeling chances while Baer plans London bouts and Braddock eyes a title defense amid Garden legal moves.
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Camp News Shows Sox Manager Tests Mesner Prospects
PASADENA manager Jimmy Dykes of the White Sox tests 1-year-old Steve Mesner from Los Angeles as opening drills focus on fielding maneuvers. In Chicago, Bill Jurges and other noted players are out, with Tex Carleton unsigned. Daytona Beach practice crowds signal strong training turnout as Cardinals appear set for record attendance in baseball weather.
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Budge and Huskies Top Picks In 1947 Sports Poll
Alan Gould reports a consensus forecast by 42 of 45 editors on major amateur sports for 1947. Don Budge favored to win the United States tennis title, University of Washington crew favored to repeat at Poughkeepsie, with USA poised to reclaim the Davis Cup and other champions predicted in golf and tennis.
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Bitsy) Grant
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Washington Senator Bolton seeks $500 from owner
Orlando report says No 1 catcher Bolton of the Washington Senators clashed with owner Clarke Griffith over a $500 debt tied to his 100 game run. Bolton quit the team in September to see a doctor for pinus trouble, claiming the owner owed him the sum.
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Dressing room sales hit in Yankees training camp
Petersburg report notes dampened mood in the Yankees camp as two veteran pitchers Hadley and Old Blub Malone arrive in tears. Hunter Monta Pearson reportedly weighed in at 78 pounds with bliss after shedding 40 pounds, signaling odd tensions in the camp.
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Gophers Favored to Take On Chicago Maroons
Minnesota appears set to face Chicago in a Big Ten clash on Saturday night with a possible share of the conference title on the line. Chicago has not won a league game since defeating Iowa in February 1935 and will be eager to pull off an upset.
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Tax season in Huron taps jobholders in South Dakota
A local column lampoons income tax as a season long game in Huron South Dakota. It notes the March 31 deadline, the state’s one percent tax and $600 exemption, and the “free umpire” Marvin Hughett Hotel setup guiding taxpayers through the federal takeroll. The piece jokes that the only way to win is to avoid a job or earn very little.
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Has Never Yielded To Ball Player In Life Says Brewer
New York March 4 reports Jacob Ruppert, owner of the New York Yankees, discussing his life in a candid brewery office interview. He recalls past deals, notes Henry Low Gehrig as a headache, and says he plans to keep the Yankees as long as he is well. He praises players and reveals his past interest in buying rivals. He values the team at about seven million and describes his Manhattan home life with brewery horses, a monkey cage, and dogs.
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Ty Cobb
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Spink Sends Two To State Tourney
Redfield and Doland from Spink County earn state B tournament bids at Aberdeen as Redfield eyes a potential all Spink final. Doland upsets Webster to reach the tourney. Redfield meets White or Bridgewater or Murdo in early rounds.
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Oscar Heddorff
Hedfield
Glenn Rubbard
Dakota Wesleyan University
Basketball Results From The Associated Press
Nebraska 48 Ohio State 34. Cincinnati vs Penn State 34 Georgetown 24. West Virginia 45 Marietta 28. Pennsylvania M Princeton 27. Lehigh 47. Oregon State 23. Thiveratty of Idaho.
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Fights Last Night In New York and Philadelphia Notes
Reported boxing results show Eddie York defeating Lees Revues in New York with a decided outpoint. Johnny Litena beat Beranton in Philadelphia by knockout while Bob Howlett stopped Chester’s 1144 Beranton in Carbondale.
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Redfield Pheasants conquer district and regional foes
Redfield Golden Pheasant Big School cage squad closed its season with 10 wins and 5 losses then swept five district regional games to reach the state tourney. In the Northeast Conference Redfield won five straight over Milbank Groton Clark and Webster, sparking strong defense and top scorers. Notables include Delmont Bymn Paul Carroll Paul Andersen Oliver Heitman Elmer White and star guard Willian West among contributors.
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Lorrey Nelson
Milton Buchholz
Ruebel
Lewis Christian
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Paul Carroll
Paul Andersen
Oliver Heitman
Elmer White
Everett Marshall Wins Heavyweight Title Fight Disqualification
Everett Marshall won the world heavyweight wrestling title last night after referee EBull Weideman disqualified Jim McMullen of Colorado. Both Marshall and Weideman were thrown from the ring by McMullen following a dispute over Marshall being strangled between the ropes.
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Cornhuskers Seek Big Six Title With Kansas Tilt
Nebraska fans hope for a title clinching win as the Cornhuskers clash with Kansas in Columbia after beating Iowa State. Jack Flemming paced Iowa State with nine points but Nebraska led 21 to 16 at halftime and held the advantage late. The Huskers, 8-2 in Big Six play, could share the crown with Missouri if they win tonight.
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Yankton Edges Southern for Narrow Basketball Win
Yankton Greyhounds rallied from a 16-10 deficit to defeat Southern Normal Pointers 28-27 in a tight, well played game. John Barrows sparked the comeback by scoring nine early in the second half, with Frits Valdez adding six of the last nine points and two late free throws to seal the victory.
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Frits Valdez
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Kaysees and Wolsey Set For City League Rubber Match
The Kaysees of the City Basketball League plan to settle scores with the Wolsey Indees tonight at St. Teresa gym. Past two games between Kaysees and Wolsey featured a one point win by Kaysees and a two point Wolsey victory. The 8 p.m. game follows a St. Teresa School versus Huron Junior High School junior match.
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