Tunneys second recalls Dempsey title fight rules
Boxing veteran Bronson recalls enforcing the knockdown rule at the Sept 22 1937 Chicago bout that decided the heavyweight championship. He details tensions with officials and the plan to prevent extra protection for Tunneys hands while guarding Dempseys.
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Tunney
Dempsey
NEA
Gene Tunney
Jack Dempsey
Chicago
John Righeimer
Tlinois Boxing Commission
Bronson
Miller
Leo PV. Flynn
Dave Miller
Soldier Field
Righeimer
Making Schedules Harder Than It Seems to Be
A baseball schedule maker named Floyd O. Smith from Hull Illinois explains his long career organizing dates for about two dozen leagues. He describes visualizing a blank schedule, balancing travel mileage and owners demands, and notes the central association credited his efforts with honorable mention. He began in 1923 with the three I league and has left dates unplayed without him.
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Hugh Fullerton
New York
Floyd O. Smith
Hull
Ill
Old Central Association
Smith
Shaughnessy Adopts Mize Advice on Bat Handling
IL president Shaughnessy agrees with Johnny Mize that players should hold the bat loosely to prevent losing the bat when swinging. The exchange suggests a slipping grip could affect approach and results at the plate.
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Johnny Mize
Shag Shaughnessy
International League
Delaware Park buys box at new Delaware stadium
Monday Matinee notes the Delaware Park Racing Association becomes the first $1 000 buyer of a box in the University of Delaware football stadium. Baylor’s Adrian Burke, top non bonus pro football draftee, may excel in baseball as a pitcher who beat Texas A and hits well.
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Delaware Park Racing Association
U. of Delaware
Baylor
Adrian Burke
Texas A
End of the Line Three William and Mary Teams in Norfolk
William and Mary teams will play on one court in Norfolk Virginia. The frosh meet the Norfolk division as a preliminary to the North Carolina State varsity game.
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William and Mary
Norfolk
W&m North Carolina
W&m Frosh
W&m
North Carolina State
State
Duke
George Washington
South Carolina
North Carolina
Virginia Tech
Clemson
Wake Forest
Barrow recalls Ruth’s greatest baseball moments
Ed Barrow recalls Babe Ruth’s career highlights and one infamous baserunning mistake in the 1927 World Series. He notes Ruth’s pitching and hitting prowess, the shift to outfield, and Ruth’s legendary home run power despite stretches of struggles.
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Ed Barrow
Babe Ruth
Rye
N. Y
Edward G. Barrow
Boston Red Sox
New York Yankees
Barrow
Grover Cleveland Alexander
Jess Haines
Yankees
Tony Lazzeri
Ruth
Pete
New York City
Associated Press
Ty Cobb
Lou Gehrig
Babe
Georgia Peach
Boston
Waite Hoyt
Joe Bush
Carl Mays
Mr. Barrow
Two NBA Officials Also Serve as Baseball Umpires
Six NBA officials double as umpires in organized baseball. Johnny Stevens works in the American League, Joe Serafin and Bob Austin in the American Association, Chuck Soladare and Frank Scanlan in the International League, and Sid Borgia in the Colonial League.
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New York
National Basketball Association
Johnny Stevens
Joe Serafin
Bob Austin
Chuck Soladare
Frank Scanlan
Sid Borgia
Michigan harness season offers 169 racing nights
Michigan will host 169 harness racing nights this season. The Detroit area receives 97 nights split between Northville Downs with 54 nights and the newly organized Wolverine Raceway with 43 nights.
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Detroit
Michigan
Northville Downs
Wolverine Raceway
Harper Captures Tucson Golf Win
Chandler Harper of Portsmouth Virginia won the Tucson open with a final score of 267 and 7000 prize. Sam Snead was second at 269 earning 1400 dollars. De la Torre faded to 270 sharing third with Middlecoff.
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Tucson
Ariz
Chandler Harper
Portsmouth
Harper
Sam Snead
White Sulphur Springs
W. Va
Manuel de la
Likely NCAA and NIT bids eyed by top college teams
Nine college teams stand on the edge of bids as the NCAA and NIT field narrows. Holy Cross, Ohio State, Bradley, Arizona, Western Kentucky, North Carolina State, Long Island U, CCNY, and St. John’s are highlighted as leading contenders with strong records, while Kentucky and others still linger in consideration.
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Milo Farneti
A. P
New York
Holy Cross
Ohio State
Bradley
Missouri Valley
Arizona
Western Kentucky
North Carolina State
Long Island VI
CCNY
St. John's
Kentucky
Oklahoma A & M
Louisville
Dequesne
East
la Salle
Long Island U
Duquesne
St. John’s
Midwest
Kansas State
Indiana
Illinois
Nebraska
South—Western Kentucky
High Point Panthers poised for strong finish in conference race
High Point leads the North State with 10 wins and no losses as coach Ralph James prepares for a key road game against Guilford at Guilford College. The Panthers, known for a late surge, aim to stay ahead after a recent 77-59 victory in the first meeting, with Bob Draper delivering a standout second-half performance. The varsity game follows a junior varsity matchup, with tip-off at 8 p.m.
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Purple Panthers
High Point
Statesville
Panthers
Guilford
Quakers
Guilford College
Appalachian
Ralph James
James
Bob Draper
Ball Hawking
Draper
Philadelphia scout Jocko Collins discovers Del Ennis
Philadelphia referee Jocko Collins, a scout for the Philadelphia Phillies in the off season, discovered and helped sign Del Ennis, a later celebrated Phillies outfielder.
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Philadelphia
Jocko Collins
National Basketball Association
Philadelphia Phillies
del Ennis
Phils
Eastern Intercollegiate League enters 46th season in 1950
The seven member schools begin their 46th championship campaign in 1950 as the Eastern Intercollegiate Basketball League continues its historic schedule with rivalries renewed and players eager for title glory.
Southern Conference Standings Heat Up As Nearman Leads
Nearman, NC center, leads Southern Conference scoring with 204 points, ahead of Tex Tilson and Slaughter. NC State sits 9-1, with Duke 7-1 and North Carolina 9-4 in pursuit for the eight tournament berths at Duke March 2 3 4. Other key games include GW, SC, Clemson, and William and Mary battles shaping the race.
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Sherman
Nemo
Nearman
North Carolina
Sumner
Tex)Tilson
Virginia Tech
Slim Jim Slaughter
South Carolina
Sammy Ranzino
North Carolina State
Duke's
Maryland
Virginia Military Institute
Hampden- Sydney
Dvidson
College of Charleston
Richmond
Randolph Macon
George Washington
William and Mary
Furman
Clemson
Citadel
Virginia Military
Roanoke
Duke
Navy
Davidson
Allen Named Duke's Most Valued Gridder
Louis Allen, Duke University tackle and football captain, received the Noole Arnold most valuable player trophy at halftime of the Duke Navy basketball game. Durham high school honor went to quarterback Worth Lutz Jr.
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Durham
Louis Allen
Duke University
Noole Arnold
Arnold
Allen
Duke Navy
Durham High
Worth Lutz, Jr
Hall of Fame voters name 52 players to Cooperstown list
A group selecting baseball legends announced 52 inductees to the Hall of Fame in Cooperstown. The ceremony will honor players from various eras, recognizing outstanding achievements and contributions to the sport.
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Cooperstown
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