Schmeling Plans Trio of Title Defenses in America
Schmeling, back in the United States, eyes three heavyweight defenses within nine months and a title shot sequence after defeating Walker in February or facing Dempsey in June. The German champ weighs 192 pounds and appears in fine condition as he targets bouts at Miami and New York's Yankee Stadium.
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New York
Young Stribling
der Maxie
Mickey Walker
Jack Dempsey
Jack Sharkey
Walker
Miami
Fla
Dempsey
Yankee Stadium
Manassa Mauler
Sharkey
Max
Max Schmeling
Herr Maxie
Leonard and Younts to Face High Point Paper Box
The Leonard and Younts basketball team, fresh from defeating Friendly Cafeteria, visits High Point Paper Box tonight on their home floor at 8 15. The Clothiers have been turning back opponents regularly in recent games.
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Leonard and Younts
Theg Clothiers
Cooley
Gillen
Clothiers
Bud Gurley
Y. Five
Boxers Vying For Lead In Industrial League Showdown
A tightly contested game looms as the Boxers chase a share of the Industrial League lead. Both teams are highly rated in city court circles and the match is expected to be hard fought from opening tip to final whistle.
Babe Ruth in peak shape ahead of 1932 season
New York January 5 Babe Ruth is reported by Artie McGovern to be in prime condition at 43 years old. The Yankee slugger weighs 222 pounds with a 43 inch waist and is preparing for a new contract to retain his 80 000 salary while resisting any pay cut.
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New York
Babe Ruth
Artie McGovern
Ruth
Yankees
Raleigh
Currituck
Bill Liverman
Frying Pan
Alligator River
Happy Valley
Lenoir
Levinsky Banned From Driving Until After Fight
Chicago January 6 King Levinsky will not be allowed to drive his new car until after his January 15 bout with Paulino Uscudun at the stadium. Matchmaker Nate Lewis ordered the ban noting Levinsky drives like he fights, wild and sweeping, with risks if he misses.
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Chicago
King Levinsky
Paulino Uscudun
Stadium
Nate Lewis
Levinsky
Lewis Sai
Chico Cisneros Knocks Out Freddie OConnor in Miami Bout
In Miami Chico Cisneros from Mexico defeats Freddie O'Connor of Boston by KO in round six, delivering a notable victory for Cisneros in a crowded boxing card.
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Miami
Fla
Chico Cisneros
Mexico
Freddie O'Connor
Boston
Goodwin Beats Phelps In Birmingham Bout
In Birmingham Alabama Bob Goodwin of Daytona Beach out pointed Arizona native Cowboy Owen Phelps over a ten round bout with judges awarding the decision to Goodwin.
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Birmingham
Ala
Bob Goodwin
Daytona Beach
Owen Phelps
Arizona
Tunney on courage and forthcoming boxing showdowns
Sports writer reflects on Gene Tunney's debate over heart in the ring and recalls Max Schmeling's return to challenge Mickey Walker Dempsey and Sharkey. Mentions Virginia boxing prospects, North Carolina basketball, and a Robbins Knitting Mill joke gift package.
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Luke McGluke
Robbins Knitting Mill
Pilot High Meets Robbins Tomorrow in City Game
Pilot High School of David son County travels to face Robbins Knitting Company on the L and Y floor at 8 o clock tomorrow night. Robbins sits second in the city Industrial League and aims for a win after a season with only two losses to Guilford College and Highland. Manager Charlie Robbins expects full strength as vacationing players return.
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Pilot High School
Davidson County
Robbins Knitting Company
L. and Y
Robbins
City Industrial League
Guilford College
Highland
Charlie Robbins
Hoover
J. C. Baines
Nash County
Charlie England
Brimley
Baines
Fights Last Night in New York and Newark Upsets
Salvatore Ruggiere lll o knocked out Walter Cobb in New York while Eddie Wolfe outpointed Bud Magnino at Newark on an evening of boxing. Magnino fought from Bound Brook, New Jersey, and Cobb hailed from Baltimore.
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New York
Salvatore Ruggirello
Italy
Walter Cobb
Baltimore
Newark
N. J
Eddie
Kid) Wolfe
Memphis
Bud Magnino
Boundbrook
L. and Y. Defeat Friendly Cafeteria Cagers In Close Battle
Leonard and Younts edged Friendly Cafeteria 27 to 20 on the L. and Y. floor. The Clothiers built an early lead and maintained it through a defensive game with solid guarding and teamwork. The Cafeteria Cagers struggled to convert shots as the second half opened with quick fouls and continued tight defense.
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Leonard and
Clothiers
The
Tulane Honors Hero Wop Glover After Rose Bowl Return
Tulane returns to New Orleans to a hero’s welcome after a Rose Bowl showing led by 165 pound halfback Wop Glover. The team plans a city street parade as fans celebrate Glover and the squad for their performance against Southern California.
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Wop Glover
Orleans
New Orleans
Tulane
California
Trojans
Harry
Woo
Jack
Possum hunting licenses and migratory bird laws spark debate
A North Carolina column discusses possum hunting licenses for nocturnal hunters, migrant bird laws on the coast, and public views on federal regulation. It notes license costs, local attitudes, and anecdotes from Guilford, Nash, and Roanoke areas, plus wildlife notes and a call for reader submissions.
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Gurney Long
Guilford County
High Point
W. T. Pierce
Carolina
Hoover
Elizabeth City
Roanoke Island
Tar Heels Schedule Repeats Tough 1932 Opponents
The University of North Carolina 1932 football team will face the same 10 teams as this year with eight conference foes and Wake Forest and Davidson among the six Southern powers. Dates shifted for a few games but opponents unchanged. Full card lists Wake Forest Vanderbilt Tennessee Florida Georgia N C State Georgia Tech Davidson Duke Virginia.
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Chapel Hill
N. C
University of North Carolina
Tar Heels
Charles T. Woollen
Carolina
Wake Forest
Davidson
Southern Giants
Vanderbilt
Florida
Georgia
Tennessee
Woollen
N. C. State
Georgia Tech
Duke
Virginia
Dishonest Dinner Plan Sparks Household Jest
A brief Passing Show gag shows a wife reproving a husband for inviting the maid and her lover to share meals. The husband defends the arrangement claiming the maid’s sweetheart often gets preferred food, prompting humorous tension in the domestic vignette.
Tulane star earns fifth athletic letter and coaching aim
Glover, from Bay St. Louis Miss, becomes Tulane’s first five letter man in 20 years after earning letters in football basketball baseball track and boxing. He majors in physical education and plans a coaching career after graduation. Mayors and teammates noted in homecoming context.
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T. Semmes Walmsley
New Orleans
Glover
Bay St. Louis
Miss
Gulf of Mexico
Marchmont Schwartz
Notre Dame
John Scaside
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