Schaaf Death Sparks Boxing revolt in New York
Ernie Schaaf's death following a knockout in Madison Square Garden triggers calls for tighter boxing rules or repeal. Governor Lehmens orders an inquiry. Muldoon backs a reintroduced super-dreadnought class and bans matches for Carnera against shorter opponents. Senate and Assembly leaders push for tougher weight limits while the sport faces possible relocation of the Sharkey bout.
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Herbert W. Barker
New York
Ernie Schaafhan
Primo Carnera
Schent
Lehmen
Carnera
Madigan Square Garden
State Athletic Commission
Sharkey
Campbell seeks world land speed record at Daytona Beach
Sir Malcca Campbell plans further runs in his Blue Bird car at Daytona Beach to break his 253 mph world land speed record. After a test surpassing 200 mph, he aims for ideal weather and low tide conditions for an official attempt, towing the car before 6 PM to avoid incoming waves.
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Daytona Beach
Fla
Malcca Campbell
England
Ocean Beach
Blue Bird
Henas
Campbell
Florida women's golf championship halves Britain and America
Four British and four American women golfers reached the second round in Palm Beach Florida as Maureen Orcutt led the Americans and Diana Fishwick the British. Upset victors included Gwenn Craddock-Hartropp over H D Sterrett with Craddock-Hartropp advancing. Fishwick faced Garnham in a later round.
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Palm Beach
Fla
Florida
Maureen Orcutt
Haworth
N. J
Diana Fishwick
Little Gwenn Craddock-Hartropp
England
H. D. Sterrett
Kansas
Substitutions Sink Duke as State Upsets Blues
Our Duke State report shows Eddie Cameron using two substitutes early in the game. Duke fails to maintain its passing attack, and North Carolina State seizes the lead, finally beating the Blue Devils after a strong first half.
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Eddie Cameron
Devils
Eddie
North Carolina
Duke
Cameron
Horne
Weaver
Thompson
State
Mack’s Developing Son of Athletics Owner Shows Promise
Down at Duke, Connie Mack Jr., son of Philadelphia Athletics owner, is touted to become a future basketball star. He played the full game vs NC State frosh, stood 6'5", and demonstrated strong rebounding and potential under Cameron’s guidance for the next season.
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Duke
Joe Croson
Connie Mack, Jr
Philadelphia Athletics
Connie
N. C. State
Cameron
New York boxing critics urge Carnera match ban after Schaaf death
William Muldroon argues New York commissioners must bar Primo Carnera from any bout with smaller boxers. He calls it like closing the gate after the chickens escape and says Schaaf’s death should teach officials a lesson about mismatching so no other young fighter is harmed.
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William Muldroon
New York State
Primo Carnera
Ernie Schaaf
New York
Carnera
Schaaf
Boston
Black Demons Rally Beat High Point in Winston-Salem
In Winston-Salem High School’s Black Demons edge High Point High 29 to 21 after a second-half rally. Cris Caudle leads late free throws, turning a 20-19 deficit into a 21-29 victory.
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High Point
Winston-Salem
Black Demons
Winston-Salem High School
High Point High School
Jeby Hawn
Lade
Binse
Hawks
Mickey
Culler
Gaddis
Gaudle
Hutchins
Cesses
Davis
Davidson
Traylor Leads A C C To Victory Over Panthers
Atlantic Christian College defeated High Point College 47 to 36 on a high school court drama. Traylor scored nine and Cunningham 13 to outpace the Panthers, with Culler adding seven and Carl Smith and Morris contributing key baskets in a fast second half.
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Traylor
Panthers
High Point
Atlantic Christian College
Cunningham
A. C
Old Maids
Culler
Carl Smith
Morris
Atlantic Christian
Bill Bailey
Easters
Spry
High Point High School
Curry High School
Greensboro
Rothrock
Harriss
Craig Wood Leads Florida Blossom Open Opener With 69
Craig Wood of Deal New Jersey fired a sparkling 69 to lead the first round of the Florida Blossom golf tournament in Lakeland. Al Watrous of Detroit chased with 70 as a pack of players scored 71 or 73, including Denny Shute and Henry Bontempo. Others in the 71 group were Ted Turner Bob Stupple Paul Runyan John Revolta Harry Cooper and Herman Barron, with Hagen Kirkwood Turnesa MacFarlane and Dutra at 73.
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Lakeland
Fla
Craig Wood
Deal
N. J
Wood
al Watrous
Detroit
Denny Shute
Henry Bontempo
Springfield
Mass
Ted Turner
Northadame
Bob Stupple
Chicago
Paul Runyan
West Chester
N. Y
John Revolta
Menominee
Mich
Harry Cooper
Herman Barron
Port Chester
Walter Hagen
Joe Kirkwood
Mike Turnesa
Willie MacFarlane
Olin Dutra
Bambino Ready for Rematch With Tough Belleair Golfer
BELLEAIR Florida February 15 Babe Ruth faces a stern test in the Belleair annual golf event second round. Ruth, after a 88 in the opener, barely defeated W R Harper of Philadelphia 2 up. Opponent D N Tallman 61 year old Minneapolis veteran has twice been on the US senior team and won Minnesota championships.
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Belleair
Fla
Babe Ruth
D. N. Tallman
Minneapolis
W. R. Harper
Philadelphia
Ruth
United States
Minnesota
Panther guards struggle to curb Traylor scoring burst
Traylor posts 27 points as visiting squad launches long shots that bounce around the boards. Carl Smith shines with four field goals and two fouls, while Culler adds five field goals and seven fouls for High Point College in a high scoring affair.
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Traylor
Panther
Carl Smith
Panthers
Culler
High Point College eSpa
Ronyecz
Smith
Orris
Gan
A. G
Bell
Cunningham
Pulger
Ian Bo
Somme
Cose Vis
Ammourer
Eit di Eseicas
Siewas Nana
State Red Terrors Beat Duke 40 To 28 In Big Five Showdown
Charlotte report details North Carolina State scoring clutch defense to defeat Duke Blue Devils 40 to 28 at Durham. Wolfpack trailed 15 18 at half then surged with seven minute second period run to take control. Elon, Davidson, and Atlantic Christian also noted in local college basketball results.
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Charlotte
North Carolina Astate
RK Terrors
Duke Blue Devils
Raleigh
Demon Deacons
Wake Forest
Wolfpack
University Tar Heels
Durham
Duke
State
Davidson
Wildcats
Elon Christians
Cats
Atlantic Christian College
Traylor
High Point College
High Point
Vast Army of Ultra Viruses Crowds Tiny Square Inch
A scientific note describes over sixty trillion ultra viruses packed into a single square inch, illustrating nature's smallest living entities and their potential threat to humans. The fact highlights microscopic life’s density and the imagined scale of viral populations.
Georgia Coleman Signs Pro Contract For Diving Career
1932 Olympic diving champion Georgia Coleman of Los Angeles left Miami for home confirming plans to join the professional ranks. She said a contract in Los Angeles was highly attractive and will team with Mickey Riley for a six day engagement before returning to Miami to consider summer offers.
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Miami
Fifa
Georgia Coleman
Los Angeles
Miss Coleman
Mickey Riley
Toll of 88 500 Deaths and 1 000 000 Injuries in 1931
The report cites 88 500 deaths and 1 000 000 injuries from traffic accidents in the United States during 1931. Data reflects nationwide roadway hazards and risk factors for drivers and pedestrians.
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United States
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