Southern Conference Opens Heated Session Over Graham Plan
Delegates from sixteen Southern Conference schools met in Richmond for a crucial session on the Graham plan to end subsidization. Dispute centered on eligibility rules and the potential breakup of athletic ties if members withdraw or alter conference standards. Leaders warn violations persist, while Virginia Tech and Richmond weigh changes as routine business follows into the night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barton Pattie
Richmond
Knoxville
Southeastern
Graham
Forest Fletcher
Frank P. Graham
University of North Carolina
Wiliam H. Harth
University of South Carolina
Duke
Clemson
South Carolina
Fletcher
John Lloyd Newcomb
University of Virginia
Dc. P. Miles
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg
University of Richmond
F. W. Boatwright
Wind Strength Compared to 10 Mile Wind
A 30 mile per hour wind is three times as strong as a 10 mile per hour wind. The comparison uses standard wind speed measures to illustrate the difference in intensity.
Population of Wales Declines After Long Growth Period
The population of Wales, which rose steadily for 120 years, has fallen for 16 consecutive years, reflecting demographic shifts and aging trends across the country.
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Wales
Hot Time Tonight in High Point Double Wrestling Event
Curtis Denning presents an all star mat bill at High Point arena featuring Rosy Ryan vs Mad Monk Hogue in the main plus Leon Grandovitch debut against Ivan Vaduroff. Two best two out of three falls no time limit. Doors open 7 15, first bout at 8 30 with crowd expected to be large.
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High Point
Curtis Denning
High Point Arena
Rosy Ryan
Preacher Hogue
Leon Grandovitch
Ivan Vaduroff
Hogue
al Sparks
Monk
Ryan
Rosy
Dixie
Boston
Grandovitch
Laon
Grandy
Denning
Max Schmeling Ready to Squawk Over Braddock Bout
German heavyweight Max Schmeling told the New York State Athletic Commission he is prepared to sign to meet James J. Braddock any time promoters arrange. He would protest if Braddock fails to honor a promise to give Joe Louis' conqueror first shot at the crown, and he warned he will squawk publicly.
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New York
Max Schmeling
New York State Athletic Commission
James J. Braddock
Mein Herr
Max
Fisth
Braddock
Miami
Atlantic City
der Maxie
Joe Louis
Maryland Star Guckeyson Proves Versatile College Athlete
Bill Guckeyson of Maryland, a four letter man in football basketball track and baseball, is hailed as one of the nation's most versatile college athletes. A All Southern Conference back in 1935 for the Terrapins, he also could play tennis and lacrosse if time permitted. He joined Maryland from Bethesda after switching from soccer in high school and later served as senior class president while balancing classes. He missed the first three games this season due to a strained muscle prior to football.
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College Park
Bill Guckeyson
Maryland
Bethesda
Guckeyson
Terrapins
North Carolina
Southeastern Clubs Draw 1 095 000 Fans in 91 Grid Battles
Southeastern Conference teams played before about 1 095 000 spectators in 91 football games this year per an Associated Press survey. LSU led with 199 000 in 10 appearances, Tulane 183 000 in 10, and outside games drew 25 000 to 31 000 crowds in major matchups.
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Atlanta
Associated Press
Louisiana State
Tulane
Georgia
Fordham
Georgia Tech
Industrial loop offers trio of tilts Saturday at Y M C A
Four basketball games are set for Saturday at the Y M C A with Commercial and Industrial league teams. Amos meets Calvary at 1 p m in Commercial and Paper Box vs Allen Jay in Industrial, Merita vs Adama Millis in the feature. Y Juniors vs CCC open tonight at 7 in Commercial.
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Amos
Calvary
Allen Jay
Merita
Adama-Millis
Thomasville
Triangle Club
Marsh
Y Juniors
CCC
C. C. Camp
Industrial League schedule with box scores and byes
Paper Box faces Allen Jay at 2 00. Thomasville meets Triangle at 2 46. Merita plays Adams Millis at 3 30. Marsh draws a bye.
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Paper Box
Allen Jay
Thomasville
Triangle
Merita
Adams-Millis
Marsh
Dizzy Dean Gif Tournament Draws Big Name Participants
In Bradenton Florida fifty or more major league players golf professionals and sportsmen will take part in the Dizzy Dean gif tournament scheduled for tomorrow.
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Bradenton
Fla
Two Clubs Tie For Amateur League Lead
Younts Loftin and Harries Covington moved into undisputed first place in the Amateur Basketball league after second wins. Covington beat Red Top Beer Barons 21 to 16 with a late rally, while Younts Loftin defeated Globe Parlor 43 to 19 led by Jarrett with 14 and Diamont with 11 points. In another game Highland trailed before Adame Millier rallied to win 27 to 24 as Helser and Hedrick led the winners. In a Commercial league game DeMolay crushed Tomlinson 27 to 5.
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Younts - Loftin
Harries Covington
Harriss Covington
Red Top Beer Barons
Barons
T. Younts-Lofin
Globe Parlor
Younta-Lofiin
Morriss Covington
Adames-Milis
Te Whitt
Dennis
M. Anderson
B. Anderson
Eanee Walker
Eete Cates
Seare Norman
Hedrick
Edwards
Helser
Zeiss Pesto
Adams-Millis
Cooper
Surret
Globe Partor
Eo Te Stroud
Powers
Kearns
Seeeeeer Chreen
Wetter McDowell
Lily
Ajso Yountstoftin
Ll. Darrets
Diamont
Tenes
Mall
Younte-Loftin
Broadus Quiter
Sarrett
Veeereens
Churney
Raper
W. Davie
J Shebenetes
Chandler
Willard
Boxing Results From Last Night Listings
Dated bouts show Amos Tiger of Sapulpa defeating John Chong of New Orleans in Miami Beach. Dick Demaray of Fargo outpoints Jimmy Hest of Seattle in Fargo. The note ends with an odd line about lions and ventriloquism.
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Associated Prees
Miami Beach
Fila
Amos Tiger
Sapulpa
Oxla
John Chong
New Orleans
Fargo
N. D
Dick Demaray
Jimmy Hest
Seattle
Panthers Appear Here Tomorrow in Preseason Pair
High Point College Panthers resume pre season play facing Winston Salem A. C. tonight on Twin City Y floor and Durham aggregation tomorrow in local gym. Junior varsity meets Walnut Cove in preliminary. Coach Yow drills squad after poor showings in three games. Starting five likely Martin Harris Hampton Inthert Townry.
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High Point College Panther Quint
Winston-Salem Y
Careet
Durham
Walnut Cove
Yow
Panther
McCrary Quint
Asheboro
Furniture Club
Wine
Martin and
Harris
Hampton
Inthert
Towwry Asuards
Bolton Faces Oak Ridge Cadets at High Point Arena
Bob Bolton, 125 pounds, a top Royal Arcanum fighter, meets Oak Ridge Cadets Monday night at High Point arena. Fans accuse him of a bad decision against Appalachian's Corn last week, but Bolton seeks a fair break in the bout.
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Smith
Bob Bolton
Royal Arcanum Club
Oak Ridge Cadets
High Point Arena
Bolton
Appalachian’s
Bob
Indians add staff as minor leaguers move up
In New York on December 11 1930s baseball notes GM Slapnicka sends upbeat wire to Rod Feller while Harridge notes umpires enter farming. Ed Rommel and Ed Gharrity are to be advanced from the minors and Eddie Ainemith joins the American League staff after a year in the Southern association.
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New York
Slapnicka
Indians
Rod Feller
Will Harridge
American League
Ed Rommel
Ed Gharrity
Eddie Ainemith
Southern Association
American
Post mortems and old sports lamps at midwinter show
Connie Mack laments low mood after a midwinter meeting with no cash unless the Red Sox aided in the Higgine-Werber trade. Lee Keyser of Des Moines plans an auction to net 200000. On the Bremen Max Schmeling and trainer Machon discuss English and fighting stories. At the Hippodrome Johnnie Walker cheers Jeffra Escobar as Braddock is introduced. Tony Cannzoneri sits with his Mrs. in front.
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Connie Mack
Red Sox
Higgine-Werber
Lee Keyser
Des Moines
Landis
Feller
Lee
Bremen
Max Schmeling
Max
Braddock
Max Machon
Hippodrome
Johnnie” Walker
Harry Jeffra
Sock
Escobar
Harry Obliged
Jimmy Braddock
Tony Canzoneri
Mra
Honus Wagner Re-elected as Semi-Pro Baseball Commissioner
Honus Wagner, famed former Pittsburgh shortstop, is re-elected commissioner of semi-pro baseball by the National Semi-Pro Baseball Congress. He will rule on protests from district and state tournaments and supervise the national finals after serving last year. Wagner attended 20 state tournaments last season.
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New York
Honus Wagner
Pittsburgh
Wagner
Congress
Turkey Shoot At George Trotter's Farm Tomorrow
Weather permitting the largest turkey shoot of the season will be staged tomorrow afternoon at George Trotter's place seven miles down the Asheboro highway. Prizes include about sixteen turkeys and numerous awards for marksmen from High Point Asheboro Thomasville and other points are expected to participate.
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George Trotter
Asheboro
Markamen
High Point
Thomasville
Arctic explorers earn meager incomes despite fame
The article notes that top Arctic expedition leaders were rarely paid well, averaging only a few hundred dollars annually after expenses. It highlights the mismatch between fame and financial reward in early polar exploration.
Major League Baseball Trade Rush Ends as Clubs Head Home
After a frenzied week of bargaining, American and National League teams wrap up swaps and signings. Key moves include the Yankees trading for pitching and catching depth, the Giants purchasing infielder Lou Chiozza, and the Cardinals and Pirates reshaping rosters with multiple player exchanges and free-agent signings.
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National League Giants
Lou Chiozza
Phillies
Eddie Mayo
Rees
Mick Haslin
Mark Koenig
Cardinala
Charlie Gelbert
Virgil Davis
Cincinnati
Meinier Manush
Dutch Brandt
Pittsburgh
Ralph Birkofer
Cookie Lavagetto
Linus Frey
Cubs
Woody English
Roy Henshaw
Frenchy Bordagaray
Gamecocks Beat Miami Hurri an Night
The University of South Carolina football team travels for a night game filled with fireworks. South Carolina had victories over Georgetown and Ole Miss as coach Don McCaus returns to Columbia.
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Miami
Fila
Dee
University of University of South
Littlean Canes
Georgetown
Ole Miss
Don McCaus
Columbia
Jap Billiard on May Clin Jap Billiard on May
In Chicago on December 11 Jey Matsuyama aims for the world billiards crown as he faces Welker of San Francisco. The veteran seeks to reclaim the title after 16 years with a strong showing in the upcoming May event.
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Chicago
Jey Matsuyama
Welker
San Francisco
Suyama
Arcanum Boxers Prep For Cadet Club Clash Under Coach Stowe
Blood flowed as Arcanum boxers finished a brutal practice Monday night preparing for a Sunday taper before facing the Cadet club. Captain Ralph Johnson Ben Canipe Gib Callahan Bill Woodell Kenneth Tate and others showed promise as sparring intensified and several fighters earned bloody noses in the session.
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Arena
Dave Stowe
Arcanum
Bob Bolton
Ralph Johnson
Ben Canipe
Gib Callahan
Bill Woodell
Kenneth Tate
Ralph Bulla
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