Jesse Owens seeks amateur status comeback with AAU
Jesse Owens announces plans to apply for reinstatement of his amateur status after suspensions linked to post Olympic earnings. He says he earned money via performances and orchestra work, and will file through the Northeastern Ohio AAU, with support from committee chair James A. Lee in Cleveland.
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Pirates and Boxers Dominate Port Roundup
Excerpted notes from sports pages dated January six include the Pirates pursuing Van Mungo over the Cubs amid coach Glenn at West Virginia high school and talk of Eastern schools snubbing Pitt. Also mentions Bob Pastor’s Syracuse fight, Bing Crosby’s swagger, and Moe Berg’s odd breakfast habit with a $500 weekly paper-factory income. Eddie Nell memorial plans noted by boxing writers.
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Los Angeles Open Begins Tomorrow at Griffith Park
The Los Angeles Open starts tomorrow at the Griffith Park municipal course with defending champion Hal Cooper favored to repeat. Top contenders include Sam Snead Horton Smith Ky Laffoon Craig Wood Henry Picard Paul Runyan and Jim Hines among others. Local stars MacDonald Smith George Von Elm Fred Morrison Willie Hunter Olin Dutra Stanley Kertes and Mortie Dutra also compete.
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High Scorer Stork Hampton Leads Panthers Tonight
Stork Hampton of High Point college Panthers scored 18 in a defeat by Marshall college. The Panthers travel to Glenville West Virginia to face Glenville State Teachers in Glenville tonight as the third high scoring team nationally last year.
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Wrestling Promoter Jack Smith Opens New Arena Card
Gogein Diegel and Lacey join Mildred Babe Didrickson George Zacharias and Pardee Erdman in an odd trio. Suleyman Bey faces George Widchecki in the opener before Pat McClary battles Herbie Freeman in the main event. Both bouts are best two of three with 90 and 60 minute time limits starting at 8:30.
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Screen Stars Live Shorter Life Span Than Stage Winners
On average screen stars have a shorter life than those who find lasting success on the stage, suggesting the demanding, fast paced screen life may shorten career longevity compared with stage performers.
Lexington Nex For High Point
High Point high school quint travels to Lexington to face the Lexington high team in their first game after Christmas. Coach Simeon may adjust the lineup as several players showed strong practice. Horney likely out with an ankle injury. Barrer returns to practice to bolster the squad. Conrad and Hayworth vie for starting guard spots. Hartley, Cooper, Marsh, Conrad, and Hayworth pace the lineup. The Bisons beat Lexington earlier this year, while Carleton’s Tom Young again plans surprises.
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Ford Frick Looks to Bright 1938 Baseball Season
Ford Frick predicts a banner 1938 for baseball and the National League as Centen nial plans and a revised ball aim to balance offense and defense. He expects a faster look, closer pennant races, and a strong 1937–1938 transition with a noted July day in Cincinnati and early October milestones.
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Jimmy Dykes Plans One More Try At Third Base
James Joseph Dykes will attempt one last comeback at third base for the Chicago White Sox. If spring workouts show his aging leg can hold, he may play next season. he has teamed with Marv Owen and seeks medical help to repair the injury while preparing for training camp.
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Doubleheader Bill At Coliseum Tonight
The Allen Jay boys and girls basketball teams face Jamestown in a Coliseum doubleheader. The first game starts at 7 30 with a small admission fee.
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Chatham Blanketeers Set To Meet Adams-Millis Teams
The Chatham Blanketeers from Elkin will clash with Adams-Millis boys and girls in the Coliseum Saturday night. The opening game starts at 7 15. Officials are Joe Heiser and Thurman Wall.
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