Six Modifications Of The Football Play Begins
The National football rules committee announced six drastic changes to the playing code aimed at reducing injuries. Key moves include a liberal substitution rule with time out penalties, a limited non-penalty flight by tacklers, and a new dead ball rule to curb crawling. The panel expects these steps to enhance safety while preserving game flow and plans further recommendations to officials and schools.
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Hanover
N. H
National Football Rules Committee
Hall
Duke Dempsey Trusts Leon Sacks In Boxing Tour
In Detroit on February 13 George Kirkley profiles Jack Dempsey and his longtime manager Leon D Sacks. Dempsey praises Sacks calling him the Rabbi and notes Sacks handles finances and opponent choices while sharing in earnings. Dempsey expects to gross 750000 in 1932, with Sacks in daily control of tour affairs.
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George Kirkley
United Press
Detroit
Jack Dempsey
Leonard D. Sacks
Jerry Luvadis
Dempsey
Sacks
Rabbi
Jerry
Mpsey
Fred Fulton
Jack
New York
West
John the Barber
Reisler
Gene Tunney
Shanever
Cleve
Kentucky Might Enter Southern Tourney Undefeated
Kentucky stands as the Southern Conference leader with 10 straight wins heading into a Feb. 21 finale at Lexington against Vanderbilt and a potential perfect regular season. Maryland also aims to finish without a blemish but faces Washington and Lee, North Carolina, and Duke this week. A separate note reports Wilmington High Point league franchise talks with $1,500 in public donations sought to cover costs and secure a franchise in the Piedmont league amid uncertainties.
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Atlanta
Vanderbilt
Kentucky
Josh Cody
Nashville Commodores
Lexington
Alabama
Maryland
Washington and Lee
North Carolina
Duke
W. G. Santo
P Promace
E. E. Sensenbach
Wilmington
High Point
W. G. Bramham
W. G. Bramham, President.’” Mrs. Sensenbach
Bramham
Football Rule Reforms Aimed at Player Safety In 1908
The rules revision introduced penalties for dangerous plays, allowed various ways to kickoff, relaxed substitutions, banned flying blocks, made ball dead when the ball carrier touches ground, and required padding with soft materials. Chairman EF Hall called these the decade’s most important safety measures.
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EF. K. Hall
Hall
Controversy Over Lake Placid Sled Run Resumes
The third Winter Olympics near closure faces fresh dispute as seven teams threaten changes before the postponed four man bobsled heats. Fiske posted 2 52 and 1 59 16 while Stevens timed 1 57 two man. Americans say a well-handled four man sled could run 1 40 in safety on an ice course.
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Lake Placid
N. Y
van Hoevenberg
Fiske
United States
St. Moritz
Herbert Stevens
Football rule changes target flying wedge and dangerous hits
The rule changes to kickoff and hand use by defenders aim to curb the flying wedge and neck punches. Five receivers must stay on their 45 yard line to reduce wedge interference, while illegal neck hits result in disqualification and loss of half the distance to the goal line.
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Hall
Bowling Commercial League Sparks Evening Matches
The Commercial League bowls tonight at 7 45 with several matches of unusual interest. Leaders meet as Police face N C P S Co Enterprise takes on Service Garage and Kearns battles Triangle.
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Police
N. C. P. S. Co. Enterprise
Service Garage
Kearns
Triangle
Capudine Provides Quick Relief For Neuralgia Pain
Millions have found relief from neuralgic headaches rheumatic pains and women's pains by Capudine a liquid remedy. It soothes nerves and stops pain quickly without upsetting the stomach and contains no opiates. Available at drug stores in 10c 30c and 60c bottles or by the dose.
Sarazen Wins New Orleans Open in Narrow Victory
Gene Sarazen of Long Island wins the $5,000 New Orleans Open at Metairie Golf Club with a 290 total after four rounds. Harry Cooper finishes second at 291, Denny Shute ties for third with 293. Johnny Dawson tops the amateurs with 307, local players Rainwater Lazard and Bush also in the field.
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Long Island
Metairie Golf Club
New Orleans
Gene Sarazen
Gene
Harry Cooper
Chicago
Cooper
Denny Shute
Cleveland
Sarazen
Johnny Dawson
Jesse Rainwater
Jules Lazard
George Bush
Freak Boxing Wrestling Match Idea For Walker Londos
Chicago February 15 Mickey Walker the heavyweight contender and Jim Londos are discussed in a proposed freak boxing wrestling match. The idea centers on cross discipline appeal with both stars in the spotlight for a potential spectacle.
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Walker
Londos
Chicago
Mickey Walker
Jim Londos
Duke Keen on State Title After Big Five Win
Duke's Blue Devils beat North Carolina 26 to 18 to secure at least a share of the state championship. Wake Forest won 27 to 26 over N C State, leaving two title outcomes possible this week as Duke eyes a possible sole possession.
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Charlotte
N. C
Duke
Blue Devils
Wake Forest
University of North Carolina
N. C. State
Durham
North Carolina
Red Terrors
Washington and Lee
Maryland
Generals
University of Delaware
Catholic University
Davidson
Citadel
Wrestling Championship Bout Sways Between Cities
Promoter Tom Packs of St. Louis said negotiations are under way to bring a wrestling championship to St. Louis in April or May. A Chicago venue is also possible to aid the unemployed relief fund. Details on the bout conditions remain unsettled with Londos to wrestle barehanded and Walker in official gloves.
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Tom Packs
St. Louis
Chicago
Jack Kesrns
Walker
Micussar
Londos
Nusselin Beats Tilden At Surf Club Tennis Match
German pro Hans Nusselin defeated William Tilden in straight sets 8-6 9-7 at the Miami Beach Surf Club on a Sunday match in Florida.
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Miami Beach
Fla
William T
Big Bill) Tilden
Hans Nusselin
Tilden
Nusselin
Novotny Wins Miami-Biltmore Championship Title
Gus Novotny, Chicago golf star, defeated Lee Chase of Buffalo 4-2 to win the Miami-Biltmore championship in Coral Gables Florida. Novotny posted a medal score of 72 while Chase scored 75.
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Coral Gables
Fla
Gus Novotny
Chicago
Lee Chase
Buffalo
Novotny
Chase
Turner Wins All-Florida Tennis Singles Title
Carroll Turner of Miami defeated Charles Harris of West Palm Beach to win the all Florida tennis singles title in Orlando. Turner won 7-5 6-3 6-0 in the championship final.
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Orlando
Fla
Carroll Turner
Miami
Charles Harris
West Palm Beach
Wilmington Fans Raise 2500 for Piedmont League Berth
A Wilmington Baseball Fans Association committee launched a drive to raise 2500 to secure a Piedmont League franchise. J. N. Bryant pledged to complete the remaining requirements once the funds are raised.
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Wilmington
Wilmington Baseball Fans Association
J. N. Bryant
First U S Patent Issued for Pearl Ashes Process
The earliest U S patent granted covers a method for producing pearl ashes. The document marks the start of formal United States patent protection for industrial chemical production.
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United States
Reward Offered for a Name for Hollywood Bath Soap
Hollywood Marvel Products Co offers 500 dollars for the best name for a new Bath Soap. An extra 250 dollars will go to the winner if mailed before February 21 1932. Send one name to Studio B 902 1023 N Sycamore Ave Hollywood California. Duplicate prizes to ties and seven hundred fifty dollars possible.
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Hollywood
Adv
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