New American water speed record eyed by Gar Wood
Miami Beach Florida March 21 Gar Wood fastest on water at 102.356 mph for a nautical mile and 102.154 mph for a statute mile in trials aboard Miss America TK. He plans a boat with 4000 horsepower to exceed 120 mph, noting engines may come from England. Wood previously held 91.123 mph American record two years ago.
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Miami Beach
Fla
Gar Wood
Indian Creek
Wood
England
Hhem
Ead
Power Boating Association
Sarazen and Turnesa Lead La Corce Open Qualifiers
Gene Sarazen and Joe Turnesa topped the La Corce open championship field in Miami Beach on March 21 as 7 players remained in the 26 hole advance. They held 3 hole scores of 139 two strokes ahead of the next group led by De Kirkwood 141 and Armour 142 with Hagen Ferrell Cooper and others at 143.
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Turnesa
Miami Beach
Fla
Gene Sarazen
Joe Turnesa
Betlefield
de Kirkwood
Tenny Armour
Kozvack
Frank Walsh
Walter Hagen
Johnny Ferrell
Harry Cooper
Craig Wood
Willy Cox
Willie MacFarlane
Sun Beau Favored in Agua Caliente Handicap
Agua Caliente Mexico March 21 turf world eyes the Agua Caliente handicap where Sun Beau the 5 year old son of Sun Briar carries 129 pounds and is a four to five favorite over eight rivals including Lady Broadcast Mike Hall Pigen Hole and Choctaw. The field also features Fast year and others in a bid to become the circuit’s leading money winner as the $100000 stake unfolds.
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Agua Caliente
Mexico
Sun Beau
Sun Briar
Willis Sharpe Kilmer
Frankie Coltilettie Estride
McGonigle
Sam Beau
Lady Broadcast
Mike Hall
Pigen Hole
Hat Price Headley
Choctaw
Alexander Paoteges
Theater Muagmate
Sone Rodney
Lloyd
Eastern Women Win Debate Over South Dakota Team
Madison March 31 Eastern State Teachers college women defeated University of South Dakota debaters in a Pi Kappa Delta national question debate on free trade. Judge critic was J. D. Coons of Sioux Falls. Eastern team members were Annette Fergen Helen NeCain and Joyen Gregory. South Dakota reps were Lois Mullen Harriet Warner and Jela Kilpatrick.
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Madison
Eastern State Teachers College
University of South Dakota
J. D. Coons
Sioux Falls
Annette Fergen
Helen NeCain
Mitchell
Joyen Gregory
Bryant
Lois Mullen
Preaho
Harriet Warner
Gregory
Jela Kilpatrick
To Decide Swimming Championship Tonight
New York report on the Swh annual Intercollegiate Swimming championship to be decided at Columbia University. August Harms Jr of Fordham led the field in the 200 yard medley, finishing more than a second off his own mark as he advanced toward the finals.
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New York
Swh
Columbia University
Oea
August Harms, Jr
Fordham
Fic
Old Timers Demonstrate Art Of Basketball In Rapid City
The Sturgis Faculty Five, veteran ex college players, scored 119 points in four games at Rapid City to set a high mark for the young. Lodges led all scorers with 61 points. Sullivan also starred as the old men challenged the trend of youth in sports.
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Associated “Press
Yougsters
Rapid City
Sturgis
Bridgewater
Lodges
Spearfish
Averae
Sullivan
Sad Lodge
Laufer
University Boxers Defeated By Bison In North Dakota Match
North Dakota Agricultural College boxers defeated the University of South Dakota 434 to 14 in the first intercollegiate boxing meet at Fargo. The Bison scored three technical knockouts and one decision, while Mott, Mcallen, and colleagues faced injuries in the rounds.
Bell Faces Borotra In Indoor Final Of American Title
Berkeley Bell of Dallas Texas upset Frank Shields of New York to reach the singles final against Jean Borotra the three time defending champion. Borotra already holds the doubles crown with Christina Boussis. Bell won 9 11 6 4 12 10 6 4 in the semi final.
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Borotra
New York
Berkeley Bell
Dallas
Tex
Frank Shields
Jean Boretra
Boretra
Christina Boussis
Shields
Aberdeen High Boosts Track Squad for Major Meets
Six Jetter men lead one of Aberdeen high schools largest track squads under Coach Daubenberger. Williamson captains sprint and hurdles, with Keegan Olson andZick Neudigate Jones among scorers. The team targets Dakota Relay at Sioux Falls, regional meet, state meet at Pierre, and the Big Ten conference reset.
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Aberdeen
Mar
Aberdeen High School
Daubenberger
Williamson
Nqued
Keegan
Olson
Zick
Neudigate
Jones
Sioux Falls
Pierre
Six Teams Reach Semis in Howard Tournament
The Fast Central South Dakota basketball tourney in Howard on March 21 advanced to the semifinals after a first round featuring 12 teams. Howard battled For sere with a 13 to 6 score as Vibora and Canistota posted 1-¢ and 16 respectively, while Woonsocket trailed 53 to 17 and Hetland and Alpena also showed early action.
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Howard
Mar
South Dakota
Forsere
Vibora
Bry
Canistota
Woonsocket
Rhe
Hetland
Alpena
Brook
Marquette A D Plans Relay Team Trip to Meet
Athletics director at Marquette plans to take the relay squad to Hemitten Ont for a Dinols meet against Chicago University. The aim is to shave LT seconds from their time at 18 26.
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Marquette University
Tedsy
Change In Managers Fails To Save Harvey In 12 Round Loss
The British middleweight Les Harvey suffers a third straight American defeat as 21 year old New York prospect Ben Jeby defeats him in 12 rounds at Madison Square Garden before 8008 spectators. New manager Jimmy Johnson watched from the crowd as Harvey, with a bruising body punching style, could not turn the tide.
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Len Harvey
Ben Jeby
New York
Les Harvey
Vince Dundes
Madison Square Garden
Jimmy Johnson
Harvey
Jeby
Pirate Chief Exudes Cautious Optimism Over Pirates
San Francisco dispatch notes Jewel Ens, Pirates manager, upbeat about a improved infield and balanced pitching staff after a poor previous season. Swetonic faces elbow surgery and may miss two to three months, but Kremer French Meine and Bednar bolster the rotation. Waners Comarcaky and Musell headline a strong outfield with rookies Jensen and Dugas backing the defense.
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Russell J. Newland
San Francisco
Mar
Pittsburgh Pirates
Jewel Ens
Barney Mreyfuy
Stadt
Swetonic
Pirates
Ray Kremer
Larry French
Ens
Heine Meine
Glenn Spencer
Andy Bednar
Police Probe Second Miami Jewel Robbery
Miami Beach police investigate a second jewel robbery in Florida during wintertime. The report notes a man was robbed at gunpoint with pistols, involving unidentified suspects and unclear motives as officers search for leads.
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Miami
Miami Beach
Fla
Floside
Ware Reed
Best
In The Camps Of The Major Leagues
In Winter Haven Hugh Willingham, infielder, says he lacked chances with the Chicago White Sox and may get more with the Phillies after joining the Shotiowmen. Dazzy Vance worries Brooklen Robins as he lingers in camp. Freddy Lindstrom remains in the New York Giants outfield until infielder options are settled. Charley Root shines for Cubs in spring action. Galveston exhibit faces rough field conditions and players continue to compete amid uneven grounds.
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Fla
Hugh Willingham
Chicago White Sox
Phillies
Shotiowmen
Sox
Willingham
San Antonio
Texas
John McGraw
New York Glamis
Freddy Lindstrom
Freddy
McGraw
Johnny. Verger
Urban Pickering
Lindburgh
Connie Is Finicky About Players Garb
In Fort Myers Florida on a training trip the Philadelphia Athletics insist on proper uniforms. Manager Mack leads the push for neat attire with buttons intact and caps worn correctly as the team aims to look like champions.
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Connie
Fort Myers
Fla
Mar
Dixie
Philadelphia Athletics
Mack
Indiana Teams Dominate Loyola Catholic Prep Quarterfinals
Indiana squads advanced to the Catholic prep championship quarterfinals at Loyola University, with Catholic of Washington and Central Catholic Fort Wayne both advancing. Jasper Academy crushed St Patrick Danbury Town, while Cathedral Indianapolis overcame Portsmouth forfeit and posted a large early lead. De La Salle Minneapolis edged St Mel Chicago in a thriller, and Fort Wayne beat Cotter High Winona 28 to 19.
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Associated Press
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Indiana
Loyola University
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W. Ve
Fort Wayne
Augustinian Academy of
Carthage
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Danbury
Cathedral of Indianapolis
Portsmouth
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Pittsburgh
D Ball Managers to Meet Again Monday
Definite organization of the turonais mondball leagues for the coming season will be decided at a meeting of managers called for Monday night by President Amos J. Stafford of the Nwron association. All managers planning on entering a team in the 1931 race are urged to attend at the Tredway and fem Sport Shop at 8 o clock. A report will be given by the committee from last week on arrangements for a benefit dance to raise funds for a summer fund.
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Amos J. Stafford
Nwron Association
Tredway
Fem
Ancient Rivals In 83rd Race Oxford Has Even Chance
Cambridge defeated Oxford today in their 3rd annual eight oared boat race on the Thames. Cambridge led from the start and held firm through four and a quarter miles from Putney to Mortlake. London crowds packed the banks as Oxford sought to end Cambridge’s seven straight victories and move to level terms in the century old rivalry.
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Putney
Thames
Putney-On-Thames
England
Mar
London
Cambridge
Morslake’s
McCann Wins Ten-Round Decision Over Shelton in Missoula
In Missoula Montana on March 21 Jack McCann of Bismarck NGB won a ten round decision over Eddie Shelton of Great Falls. Shelton staggered McCann in the fourth round but McCann recovered and dominated the remainder of the bout on the main card.
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Montana
Missoula
Mont
Jack McCann
Bismarck
Ngb
Eddie Shelton
Great Falls
Shelton
McCann
Fights Last Night Across Cities Result In Outpoints
Reports from multiple venues describe fighters securing decision wins. Ed Anderson defeated Town Joe Rivers in Rapids Iowa. Paul Pirrone outpointed by Fresino in California. Billy Townsend beat Johnny Lamar in Hollywood. Barney Ross topped Jackie Davis in Chicago. Strada stopped Joe Lockhart in Lake Worth. Jack McCann outpointed Eddie Shelton in Missoula. Andy Callahan beat Battling Battalino for a title in Boston.
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Fresino
Cal
Paul Pirrone
Cleveland
Geda
Rapids
Iowa
Eddie Anderson
Casper
Wye
Joe Rivers
Cedar Rapids
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Lawrence
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Hollewood
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Vancouver
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Johnny Lamar
Los Angeles
Chicago
Barney Ross
Jackie Davis
Springfield
Lake Worth
Fla
Jose Strada
Mexico City
Joe Lockhart
Evansville
Ind
Missoula
Mont
Jack McCann
Bismarck
N. D
Eddie Shelton
Great Falls
Mant
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