Athletics Favored To Win 1931 American League Race
ALAN GOULD notes the Philadelphia Athletics, led by Connie Mack, enter 1931 as favorites with their core group of Grove, Earnshaw, Cochrane and Foxx. Washington and Cleveland also contend, while the Yankees, Tigers, Red Sox, White Sox and Browns mix for spots behind the leaders.
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New York
Philadelphia Athletics
Connie Mack
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Washington Senators
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Per~suaded
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Cleveland
New York Yankees
Joe MacCarthy
Detroit
Bucky Harris
Boston Red Sox
White Sox
St. Louis Browns
Walter Johnson
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Cronin
Wesley Ferrell
Jove Sewell
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Ruth
Gehrig
Larven
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Tigers
Mel Simmons
Stead Jolley
Cal Reynolds
Ra Cowl
Donie Basi
Red Sox
MacFayden
Morris
Russell c Gaston
St. Louis
U Trackmen Set for Busy Spring Schedule
The University of St. Dakota track team under Coach Vincent Igomery plans eight meets starting April 4 with a solo event and a North Central Conference meet in Grand Forks in May. Sophomores and a strong letter-winner group will vie for varsity spots as Minnesota Relays and Drake Relays appear on the slate along with several dual meets.
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Earnshaw’s Ill Health Tale Upset in Davis Cup Final Night
France surges in the Winter Davis Cup final with doubles victories as Borotra and Boussus defeat Lott and Van Ryn. The United States trails two to three as Borotra favored to beat Ball and Boussus expected to best Shields in singles.
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New York
Bar
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France
Jean Borotra
Berkeley Ball
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Shields
Boretra
Christian Boussus
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Toussus
George Lott, Jr
John van Ryn
Grapefruit League standings tilt toward even play
In New York on March 25 the Boston Braves and New York Giants spark a near even Grapefruit League, with 29 interleague games played. American leads 15 to 14. Yankees top winners with seven wins in 11, Athletics and Graves own six defeats, and Cincinnati four losses in four starts. Cubs lead major league opposition with four wins over Pittsburgh and no defeats.
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New York Yankees
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Yankees
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Boston Red Sox
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Chicago Cubs
Pittsburgh
Injunction in Dempsey Wrangle Surfaces in Suit
Chicago reports revive a five year old injunction restraining Jack Dempsey from facing any challenger but Harry Wills for the title. Judge Pomeroy warned the plaintiffs to prove an Indianapolis reversal to keep the injunction in records. In San Antonio the Giants' camp notes Hughey Critz injured, giving Gilmore a potential second base slot.
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Indianapolis
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Gene Turmey
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Yorck Giants
Hughey Critz
Pollches
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Critz
Rickey Talks Trades As Cardinals Eye Moves
Branch Rickey vice president of the St Louis Cardinals grants interviews on potential trades. He hints at Eddie Delker as a strong acquisition and discusses possible deals with the Phillies, Braves, and Reds while denying formal negotiations.
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Ela
Branch Rickey
St Louis Cardinals
Hafey
Klein
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Eddie Delker
Rickey
Phillies
Haley
Hartell
Sam Breadon
Boston Braves
Cincinnati Reda
Madison's World Records Sanctioned by Berlin Federation
Miss Helene Madison has twelve world swimming records officially approved by the Federation Internationale de Natation Amateur in Berlin. Records include 80.8 seconds for 100 yards and 44 34.6 minutes for the mile. Madison holds 28 American records and will defend titles at the national indoor championships in New York April 16 to 19 and attempt a backstroke sprint in the 100 yards.
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Seattle
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Misa Madison
Referee Fight Sways Over Illinois Residency Rule
Chicago March report says promoter Campney must prove Tommy Loughran and Tuffy Griffiths bout referee Dempsey is a legal Illinois resident to officiate Friday night at Chicago Stadium. Commission earlier denied a referee license. Dempsey backers plan affidavits citing Chicago club occupancy. Loughran favored 7 to 5 to win, eyeing June date with Sharkey Fay.
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Hopefuls Are Given Bad Setback in Boxing Tournament
A National Boxing Association sanctioned middleweight tournament in Chicago produced unexpected results. Clemahc Hadf ner and Evan Denver defeated Shomrea fy tha main a and Paul Buncher in ten rounds, while Wild Wiltte Gxter from Boston and Littman of Me faced tough draws. The Erie team The Alloways led with 2790 in the opening shift.
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Walker Beats Andy Divodi in Ten Round Rematch
New York welterweight Paulie Walker won a bitter rematch over Andy Divodi in Los Angeles, taking a 10 round decision on four knockdowns while fouls questioned from the previous bout sparked debate with the California boxing commission. Divodi was knocked down multiple times, and Walker also hit the canvas once. Ted Morgan and Goldie Hessa were noted in other results on the same card.
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New York
Andy Divodi
Abe Roth
Divedi
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Ted Morgan
Goldie Hessa
California
Golfers Assemble For North and South Open Tourney
Pinehurst North Carolina hosts the North and South Open with a galaxy of champions including Walter Hagen Johnny Farrell and Gene Sarazen among the expected starters. Sarazen aims to defend after his recent strong form while Tony Manero of New York carded 69 in a practice round signaling hot scoring potential.
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Walter Hagen
Johnny Farrall
Gene Sarazen
Sarasen
Rick LeGorce
Handball Champion Enters Third Round
Alfred Bamuet of San Francisco, national handball champion, faces star opposition Back Brodar of Chicago in the third round of the National A A U tournament in Minneapolis. Barnet, aiming for a second title, advanced by defeating Harman Dwormen 30-10 and 21-18.
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Letty” Dwormen
Wert Englemann Named Head Track Coach at North Dakota
Wert Englemann, former South Dakota State star, accepted the position as head track coach at the University of North Dakota. He played professional football with the Green Bay Packers after leaving SDSU where he excelled in multiple events and sports. Englemann, from Miller South Dakota, ranked high in the North Central Conference and was noted as a top discus man and versatile athlete in sprints, hurdles, weights and jumps.
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In The Camps Of The Major Leagues News Snapshot
West Palm Beach reports Chad Kimsey moved from pitching to outfield with the Browns to test his fielding. Pirates veterans rest ahead of Tigers game as Traynor excused. Phil Collins holds out after talks with Phillies president. Philadelphia Athletics arrive battered from travel with injuries and lineup changes. New Orleans and Cleveland teams face injury and batting lineup issues amid unsettled rosters.
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Orleans
Johnny Medapp
George Detote
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Jonsh Goldman
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Waterfowl season shortened by federal rules in South Dakota
South Dakota will have a 15 day shorter waterfowl hunting season under federal rules, opening Oct 1 instead of Sept 16. State game director H. Johnson seeks AG opinion on enforcement and notes federal regs supersede state laws while urging sportsmen to comply amid a waterfowl shortage.
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Wesleyan Opens Football Track Spring Practice At Dakota
Dakota Wesleyan University begins spring football and track with about 25 candidates, aiming for 40 in football. Veterans and several new players join drills as coaches Hubbard Ferguson and assistants refine fundamentals ahead of fall play while track shows mixed prospects with limited sprinters and several standout newcomers.
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Favor Admitting Cuba into National League
Havana report says the Brooklyn Robins may return for a longer stay in 1932 with two to three weeks of training in Havana. President Frank York hinted Cuba could become a permanent camp or be admitted to the National League after the team’s favorable visit.
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Creighton Grid Prospects Look Promising in Spring Scrimmage
Creighton University football hopefuls enter week three of spring drills under Coach Art Stark with eight freshmen forming the core of the 194? squad. The first scrimmage produced no scores but showcased a large content of players on both offense and defense, signaling strong depth as Stark plans multiple lineups for the fall eight game schedule.
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Lou Weiner
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Rupp
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McConville
Rose
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Jelen McConville
Avenue Bowlers Triumph In Back-And-Forth City Match
Avenue bowlers edged Daums 2791 to 2725 on total pins after a tight three game set. Smith led the Avenues with high pace while Ebert and Teuber shared top single game honors for Daums in a brisk intercity contest.
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