1936 Track Stars Dominate Olympic Showdown Headlines
Owens leads Big Ten rivals in a sweeping display at Wisconsin and Michigan dual meets. records fall as Ohio State athletes push to Olympic level with top marks in 100 and 200 meters, hurdles, and long jump. standout feats include pole vault near 14 feet and 6 inches, a world and Olympic record chase, with Glenn Morris and others earning high praise.
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YY Donahue
Owens
Big Ten
N. C
Mich- Wisconsin
Ohio State
Herr
Long
Glenn Morris
Archie Johnny Woodruff
Fort Towns
Glenn Hary Carpenter
Cornelius Earl Meadows
Jephens
Fort Collins
Colo
Jim Negro
California
Los
Arthur Godfrey
Great Britain
Colored University of
Ed Canada
Lanzi
Meadows
Enny Carpenter
Johnson
George
Olympic Club
Varoff
Young
Princey
Randalls Island
Lash
Indiana
Helen Stephens
Paavo Nursie
Prince
Carolinas A A U Star Wins New York Event
Miss Nufer, a junior girl swimmer, won the New York meet after setting three records at the Carolinas A A U Swimming championships in High Point last August. W F Bailey of High Point is president of the Carolinas A A U, which granted her permission to compete in New York.
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Miss Nufer
High Point
Carolinas A. A. U
New York
Carolinas
Prince Nafer
Goldsboro
N. C
Women’s Swimming Association
Goltebore
Duke Holds Lead With The Wins In Young S. C. Race
Duke University enters the Southern Conference basketball race after Christmas with a three game cushion. The Blue Devils upset Richmond Clemson and South Carolina in December tests while North Carolina waits for Wake Forest January 7. Washington and Lee opens conference play January 5 against Maryland as Duke, N C State, and South Carolina prep for league action.
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Richmond
Duke University
Blue Devils
Clemson
South Carolina
University of North Carolina
Walter Skidmore
Wake Forest
Chapel Hill
Raleigh
Washington and Lee
Maryland
Lexington
Blenamar Northaretne State
William and Mary
Carolina
Spiders
Duke
Long Island University
New York
York
North Carolina
New York U
Joseph
Duquesne
N. C State
Army
Navy
Mexico
Olympic records and Cubs fielding stars noted
Miss Stephens set a 100 meter world record with 11.7 seconds in Providence then 11.45 for an Olympic win. In New York, Billy Herman and Gabby Hartnett lead Chicago Cubs to retain league fielding titles and appear on an all-league team with top defensive averages across infield and outfield positions.
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Miss Stephens
Providence
New York
National League
Billy Herman
Gabby Hartnett
Chicago Cubs
Cubs
Hartnett
Herman
Gus Suhr
Pittsburgh Pirates
Lippy
Leo Durocher
St. Louis Cardinals
Joe Stripp
Brooklyn Dodgers
John Cooney
Augie Galan
It Ott
New York Giants
atchere-Hartnett
Bob Reis
Boston Bees
Tex Carleton
Langley Flying Machine Restored for Flight Trials
The Langley aeroplane once housed at the Smithsonian was removed years after its failed test and, with several modifications, finally made capable of flight.
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Langley
Wright Brothers
Smithsonian Institution
Von Elm Sweeps First Prize in California Open
Glendale, California report notes George Von Elm, once the master amateur, wins the Southern California Open with a 2 hole 69 68 70 72. Harry Baesler takes second, Olin Tra third, with additional money winners listed including Willie Hunter and Lloyd Mangrum.
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von Elm Sweeps
California
Glendale
Calif
George von Elm
von Elim
Bobby Jones
Ee Wee F.aede Hollyw
Harry Baesler
Long Beach Calif
Olintra
Willie Hunter
Orville White
St. Louis
Oy Perelli
Lake Tahoe
Les Madison
Hollywood
Paul Jones
Whittier
A Bell
Pasadena
Stan Kertes
Santa Monica
Jules Huot
Quebec
Canada
Harry Pressler
San Gabriel
Bolstad
Minneapolis
Lloyd Mangrum
San Francisco
George Behletter
Ogden
Utah
International carnival draws 100 U S athletes to Cuba
More than 100 American athletes head to Cuba for a seven day athletic carnival during Christmas week. The program features tennis, boxing wrestling, and a special interseectional football game on New Year’s Day. Jesse Owens is highlighted as a leading sprinter while Columbia College’s basketball team joins Cuba’s A C, LSU, University of Mexico, Havana University, Auburn, and Villanova in the events. Carlos Lt. Henriques Jr Cuban commissioner arranged the lineup and secured the meet with notable clashes including George Godfrey versus Jack Sherry in boxing and a basketball tournament between Columbia and LSU and others.
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New York
United States
Cuba
Island Republic
Havana
George Godfrey
Jack Sherry
Carlos Lt. Henriques, Jr
Columbia
Louisiana State
A. C
University of Mexico
Havana University
Auburn
Villanova
Jesse Owens
Tulea Matmen Lose To Little Rock In Football Contest
In Little Rock Arkansas a charity football game ended 19 to 18 with Little Rock Grapplers defeating a Tulsa troupe of professional wrestlers. A. G. Wolfe suffered a broken leg and was hospitalized after rough play. About 2500 spectators watched the event. A tassle dazz le pass from Don Montgomery to Tiger Jack Moore secured the extra point after the teams tied. The game featured few penalties.
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Little Rock
Ark
Tulsa
Okla
Little Rock Grapplers
A. G. Wolfe
Don Montgomery
Tiger Jack Moore
Pitt Panthers Prepare New Backfield For Rose Bowl
Pitt coach Jock Sutherland reshapes the first string backfield for the January 1 Rose Bowl against Washington. Bill Stapulis returns at fullback while Arnold Greene moves to the second string. Nobby Larue may replace Haro Stebbins soon as Washington arrives in Santa Barbara for a week of training.
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San Bernardino
Calif
Dec
Pittsburgh Panthers
Jock Sutherland
Washington
Bill Stapulis
Arnold Greene
Stapulis
Marshall Gold
John Chickerneo
Haro Stebbins
Pitt
Nobby Larue
Stebbins
Washington Huskies
Santa Barbara
Seattle
Non Winning Golf Pro Struggles To Reach Winter Tourneys
Coral Gables Fla Dec 21 1936 many winter tournament players face tight finances. Most rely on autos and hotels as they chase fame and prize money. A mix of savings wages sponsorships from equipment firms and rich club members support travels and livelihoods.
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Coral Gables
Fla
Horton Smith
Orthern
Florida
Giants Eye Jersey City IL Franchise Buy
New York Giants owner Horace Stoneham may acquire the Albany International League franchise from Joe Cambria and solidify Jersey City stadium rights, with rival Larry MacPhail pushing a higher bid. Other items include Sam Breadon inviting the New York Writers to St. Louis, and Curley Lambeau ordering Don Hutson to drink ale to gain weight. Hutson agrees.
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Scotty Reston
Eddie Briers
New York
New York Giants
Jersey City
Horace Stoneham
Albany
Joe Cambria
Stoneham
Larry MacPhail
Reds
Cambria
Clark Griffith
MacPhail
Planta
Curley Lambeau
Green Bay Packers
Don Hutson
Lambeau
Hutson
Curley
State's Athletic Situation Remains Unsettled Today
RALEIGH December 21. The athletic situation at N C State college remained unsettled after a faculty committee finished a three day hearing behind closed doors. Col J W Harrelson said he and President Frank P Graham would study the testimony transcript before making recommendations. A student panel asked that Coach Hank Anderson’s contract end as scheduled and that Dr R R Sermon remain as director of athletics.
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Raleigh
N. C. State College
J. W. Harrelson
Frank P. Graham
Greater
University of North Carolina
Board of Trustees
Hank Anderson
R. R. Sermon
Auburn Plainsmen To Leave for Havana For New Year Game
Auburn Alabama plans last home practice sessions for the Plainsmen before the Havana New Year’s game. Coach Jack Meagher schedules practice Tuesday Wednesday and Saturday as 29 players stay home for Christmas. The squad will depart Auburn Saturday for Havana.
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Auburn
Ala
Auburn Plainsmen
Havana
Jack Meagher
Clydell Castleman Eyes Giants Pennant Push
Nashville report says Clydell Castleman known as Slick believes he will play a key role in the New York Giants drive for a second straight National League pennant. The quiet pitcher has set a six-win minimum goal for 1987, though he hedges it with I don't guarantee that.
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Nashville
Tenn
Clydell Castleman
New York Giants
Mid-Winter MHDT Pinehurst Opens With Qualifying Round
In Pinehurst on December 21 the 84th annual mid-winter golf tournament for men begins December 28 with an 18 hole qualifying round. Three days of match play follow.
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MHDT
Pinehurst
Davidson to Host Charlotte Y M C A Quintet in Season Opener
Davidson Wildcat cagers meet Charlotte Y M C A tonight in Alamni gym for their third game of the season and final before Christmas. Davidson aims to repeat strong foul shooting after 16 of 20 vs Catawba, and will rely on sophomores Ned Iverson and J D Hicks with Maurice Peabody for offense. Charlotte Y M C A visits fresh from a 56 40 loss to Lenoir Rhyne, with Joe Roth Plummer and Sloan anchoring the lineup.
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Davidson
Wildcat Cagers
Charlotte Y. M. CG. A
Alamni Gymnasium
Wildcats
Winston-Salem
Duke Blue Devils
Cats
Catawba Red Skins
Charlotte Y. M. C. A
Lenoir Rhyne Bears
Hickory
Charlotte Five
Joe Roth
Plummer
Sloan
Lenoir Rhyne
Wildcat
Ned Iverson
J. D. Hicks
Maurice Peabody
Pla
Judy to Try Comeback After Auto Crash
Judy Lyle Judy, a noted base stealer whose career was halted by a winter auto accident, aims a comeback with a major league club after surgery. He led Western Association in steals in 1936 for Springfield and played last year with Hopkinsville. He signed with the Baltimore Orioles and expects a major league stint before long.
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NEA
Louis
Lyle Judy
St. Louie Cardinals
Springfield
Hopkinsville
Baltimore Orioles
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Lash Johnson and
Stephens
A. A. U. Aquatic Star
S. C
Herman - Hartnett
Pai Or
U. 5
Columbia University
Tulea
Pitt Panthers
Huskies
Sam Breadon
New York Baseball Writers
Sullivan
Everett Dean
Stan Fearle
Dean
Everett
Feasle
State
Queen City
Judy
South Main
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