FAGE Lit Decision In Bob Feller Case
New York December 10 The long awaited ruling by Judge Landis on Bob Feller’s status looms as a possible free agent decision or property of the Cleveland Indians. The case could affect at least 20 others and hinges on the underage signing issue. Cleveland claims proper contract while Feller’s age and paperwork invite questions, with Dean lingering as a factor in the evolving baseball dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Dizzy Dean
Kenesaw M. Candis
Bob Feller
Feller
Cleveland Indians
Landis
Cleveland
Farpo-Morrviend
Dean
Sup Rickey
Vic Mals
Pittsburgh
Rickey
Frank Frisch
Pirates
Dizzy
Cincinnati
Fights Last Night World Bantam Title Teed Up
In New York Harry Jeffra of Baltimore defeated Escobar by outpoint in a bantamweight title bout, while Eddie Winston of Holyoke knocked out Maurice Strickland of New Zealand in Chicago. Sonny Walker of Phoenix outpointed Tommy Loughran of Philadelphia in San Francisco and Roger Bernard of Flint outpointed Wesley Martin of Akron in Flint.
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Associated Press
New York
Harry Jeffra
Baltimore
Sixto Escobar
Chicago
Eddie
Winston
Holyoke
Mass
Maurice Strickland
New Zealand
San Francisco
Sonny Walker
Phoenix
Ariz
Tommy Loughran
Philadelphia
Flint, Mich
Roger Bernard
Flint
Wesley Martin
Akron
Wrestling results from Trenton and Harrisburg shows two falls to one
In Trenton Joe Cox of Cleveland at 224 defeated Matroshiri Tenko of Russia at 220 two falls to one. In Harrisburg Rudy Dusek of Omaha weighing 220 defeated Abe Cole of New York who weighed 205 by a 25 minute match.
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Associated Press
Trenton
N. J
Joe Cox
Cleveland
Matroshiri- Tenko
Russia
Harrisburg
Rudy Dusék
Omaha
Abe Cole
New York
High School Basketeers On Strike Over Showers
In Redlands California on December 10, high school basketball players struck after claiming they caught cold walking 300 yards to the shower room. They demanded access to the girls showers in the gym. The school board debated the demand and reportedly refused. About 300 students walked out of classes in sympathy and paraded downtown.
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Redlands
Calif
Thei
Eleven Seek Squad Posts at St Augustine High
Up at St Augustine High School on Washington Street about eleven boys practice nightly for their opening game with Kasson on December 18. Coach Richard Gerkin prepares a light, defense oriented unit as most candidates are short and one veteran remains.
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St. Augustine High School
Washington Street
Kasson
Richard Gerkin
Grafton High School
Grafton
St. Augustine
Saints
Gerkin
Bernard
Stephens
Coole
Flandgan
Dick Gerkin
Dykes Proposes Postseason Meetings And Major League Trades
New York December 10 Major league meetings reveal Jimmy Dykes White Sox manager suggests holding meetings after the World Series to avoid memory lapses about team quality. Lou Zemisky Burt Shotton and others discuss potential abolition of minor league restrictions and signing sandlot players. Bill Benswanger questions player value while job seekers and ex-Brooklyn figures rally at the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jimmy Dykes
White Sox
Lou Zemisky
Burt Shotton
Columbus, Red Birds
Bill Benswanger
The
Pirates
Dean
Sid Well
Larry McPhail
Gandrel
Clip
al Mamaux
Albany
Casey Stenzel
Otto Millers
Brooklyn
del Bisorcette
Louis Phi
Paul
Betting Even Young Feller Will Be Free
In a lively New York dispatch, betting odds favor Bob Feller being freed after a landmark case, with speculation on his next contract. The piece weaves in jokes about Judge Landis, Branch Rickey, Vince Plenty, and other baseball figures, hinting at potential trades and signings, while noting boxing, football, and golf notes and colorful quips from sportswriters and managers.
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Eddie Brietz
New York
Bob Feller
Feller
Baseball
Landis
Rickey Ballyhoo
Dean
Cincinnati
Vince
Dutch Ruether
Joe Dimaggio
Bees
Jess Carver
Bald Eagle
Pittsburgh Sun Telegraph
Jess
New York Yankee
Boston Shamrock
Charlotte
N. C
Ellsworth Vines
Fred Perry
Terry
Virgil Davis
Old Fox
Clark Griffith
Washington
Joe Cronin
New York Boxing Commission
Bob Pastor-Ray Tm
Boston
Memphis
Giants
World three cushion title race tightens in Chicago
Kinrey Matsuyama of Japan leads with six wins and two losses as the field narrows toward a four way playoff. Johnny Layton of Missouri Sedalia meets retiring champion Willie Hoppe, while Welker Cochran of San Francisco and Tiff Denton of Kansas City cling to slim chances. Layton can force a tie if he wins, Denton’s fate depends on Matsuyama Cochran results, and Denton closed his schedule with a 50 to 42 victory over Art Thurnblad.
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Chicago
Kinrey Matsuyama
Japan
Johnny Layton
Sedalia
Welker Cochren
San Francisco
Tiff Denton
Kansas City
Layton
Willie Hoppe
Schedul
Matsuyama
Cochran
Denton
Art Thurnblad
Average tobacco price at Huntington sale up from last year
The Huntington tobacco market opened with an average of 27.61 dollars per hundred pounds, ten dollars higher than the previous year's first day. A total of 75,722 pounds were sold, but receipts were light and quality fair according to Manager A L Lancaster.
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Huntington
A. L. Lancaster
Lancaster
Dodgers seek outfield strength amid Dean deal fallout
Rickey claims commitment on the Dean deal may force him to lower price to save face. Dodgers, needing outfield help, astonished to learn Ethan Allen had been sold by the Cubs to the Browns. A Brooklyn office error added to the confusion.
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Rickey
Dean
Dodgers
Ethan Allen
Cubs
St. Louis Browns
Brooklyn
Basketball Clinic At Concord State School
Basketball players from surrounding counties will gather at Athens Monday night to watch the Concord Mountain Lions demonstrate styles of play. Officials John Gott and Jake Miller will interpret the new rules for coaches and players. A similar clinic will be staged at Morgantown for northern sector enthusiasts.
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Charleston
Athens
Concord Mountain Lions
John Gott
Jake Miller
Mammoth Mountaineer
Morgantown
Schmeling Aims for Title Fight Impact on Braddock Plans
Max Schmeling arrives in New York as Braddock prepares for a potential title clash next summer. The New York State Athletic Commission weighs requirements to bar a prior Braddock bout with Joe Louis, while promoters vie for a no decision match in Atlantic City. If Schmeling wins a second heavyweight title, reports say he may defend it briefly before returning it to Germany.
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New York
Max
Braddock
Joe Gould
Taylor
Louis
Atlantic City
Schmeling
Son of Town Founder Dies After Brief Illness
Montgomery mourns Seth Huse Montgomery 81 son of the town founder died at home after a brief illness. He served as president of the Montgomery National Bank since its organization. Funeral planned for Friday.
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Montgomery
Seth Huse
Montgomery National Ban
Priday
January 1 Cage Battle Seen For Grafton Bluefield
Grafton High cage team may clash with Beaver High five from Bluefield on January 1 in Charleston for the annual charity battle. Coach Ron McKinney will aid North team leadership, while Jake Miller of Bluefield serves as official. Bill Bee stands out among early promising players as squad gears up with grueling practices.
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Grafton High School
Beaver High
Bluefield
Ron McKinney
Charleston
Bob Murphy
Warriors
Jake Miller
McDade
McKin
Mickey McDade
Sych
Billy Bee
Bill Bee
Bil
Jack Alexander
Charlie Barkins
Clair
Jimmie Bee
Barkins
Clair Bee Turns Writer and British Royal Affair News
Clair Bee, famed coach and writer, speaks on basketball methods in This Week, urging players to watch the basket and shoot when possible. Meanwhile, rumors swirl around Mrs. Simpson and Lord Brownlow as Cannes guards and lawyers move in. Divorce dated to April 27 next year remains pending court action.
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Clair Bee
Graftonian
Long Island University
Bee
League of Nations
London
Riviera
Herman Rogers
Simpson
Scotland Yard
Mrs. Simpson
Theodore Goddard
W. Douglas Kirkwood
Lord Brownlow
Coal Loader Killed in Accident at Cabin Creek Coal
Charleston dispatch reports 49 year old coal loader D. Skaggs died after being crushed in a fall at the Cabin Creek Coal Company plant near Acme. The incident occurred during routine operations as officials investigate the state of the mine and safety measures.
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Charleston
D. Skaggs
Cabin Creek Coal "Company
Apne
Acme
Notice of Trustee's Sale in Taylor County West Virginia
Public auction to the highest bidder at the Taylor County Courthouse front door on December 26 1936 at 2 00 P M for land described as 20 acres including a 1 6 interest of 5 acres. Terms: one third cash, rest in one and two years with interest bearing notes and retained legal title. Frank Carr administrator of W C Carr estate.
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Circuit Court
Taylor County
West Virginia
Frank Carr
W. C. Carr
F. G. W. England
Chester F. Ritter
Nellie Ritter
F.G. W. England
County Court
Said
Tayior
Taylor
Davisson Taylor
U. S. Morrow
Stone
Hawkins Run
Rutherford
J. H. Morrow
Ling
Ing Road
Marga Stanoberry
U. 8
Morrow
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