Martin Burns World Mat Champion Dies in Iowa
Martin Farmer Burns former 170 pound world wrestling champion dies at 6,000 bouts with seven losses. He won the title in 1895 from Evan Lewis, held it until 1898 then faced Tom Jenkins, later defeated by Frank Gotch whom Burns helped become champion. Burns praised for strength, neck muscles and lifelong wrestling career spanning over 50 years.
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Eastern Edged by Elon in Cameron Tilt
In Cameron, Elon College connected on three field goals late to defeat Northeastern University of Washington 31 to 20, as the closing minutes swung the momentum in Elon’s favor.
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Elon College
Caron
Tern University of Wash
Kidnap Plots Shadow Early Snow Delay
Observers expect a delayed climax as three inches of snow fall before dawn complicating a ransom case. Officials doubt safe meeting with kidnappers while calls for the child’s release face weather and message distractions. An advertised warning reappears, hinting at imposters and media pressure around the ransom plan.
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bbitt's Dogs Win All Three Places at Field Trials
NEHURST January 9. Owned by Louis M. Bob of Winston-Salem North Carolina the three winners in today’s annual Puppy Stakes at ehurst Field Trials club Heel Dot took first Tar Bess second and Tar Heel third. All are pointers from a single litter by Eugene Woods.
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Louis M. Bob
Winston-Salem
N. C
Ehurst Field Trials Club
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Tar Bess
Tar Heel
Eugene Woods
Tony Manero Eyes Pro Post at Salem Country Club
Tony Manero, national open golf champion, arrived in Salem Massachusetts to discuss the professional vacancy at Salem Country Club with president Edward H Poor. Ian Drysdale’s resignation left the post open and officials expect no immediate agreement. Poor said several big-name pros have been discussed and the club is weighing whether to hire a nationally known figure.
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Panthers Triumph Over Meyer's Independent Five
High Point College Panthers defeated Meyer's Independent club of Greensboro 81 to 47 in the local gymnasium. The Panthers led 22-15 at halftime and pulled away after the break, with Brinkley 10 points and Harris, Brinkley, and Hampton leading scorers. Guards Intrieri and Towery starred for the winners and Durland paced the junior varsity win 28-26 over Polkville High.
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Polkville High
Jim” Durland
Grigg
Cleveland County
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Cooper Bell and Huot Tie in Open Meet Lead at Halfway
Light Horse Harry Cooper and dark horses Jules Huot and Art Bell share the lead at the halfway point of the Los Angeles Open, an $8,000 72-hole event. Cooper shot 70 for 139 overall, Huot posted 66 today with 73 yesterday, Bell 67 today with 72 yesterday, while Eaton, Krueger, Smith, Revolta, Guldahl, Madison, and Snead sit near the leaders.
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Los Angeles
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Canada
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Pasadena
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Quebec
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Zell Eaton
Oklahoma City
al Krueger
Beloit
Wis
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Chicago
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Evanston
Ralph Guldahl
St. Louis
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Ariz
Sam Snead
White Sulphur Springs
W. Va
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Garden City
Long Island
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Shawnee
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Iron Master
White Plains
Willie Goggin
San Bruno
al Zimmerman
Portland
Dick Shoemaker
Titusville
Lawson Little
San Francisco
al Baker
Harry Cooper
Catholic boxers overwhelm NC State in opener
Catholic University boxing edged North Carolina State 7 to 1 in the opening match scoring five technical knockouts. Berstein D C 115 pounds won by KO in round two. Guinan C U 125 pounds KO in 1 50. Penland NC State 135 outpointed. Mix C U 145 outpointed. Bunsa C U KO in 1 10. Dunne C U KO in 1 45. Katilinas C U KO in 1 15.
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Rebels shell Madrid again in bombing of diplomatic HQs
Last night’s attack on the diplomatic headquarters of Great Britain, Germany and Finland injured two British subjects and killed four people, Defense Administration reports. Britain protests to the fascist junta, which recognizes its existence, as France did over German actions in Spanish Morocco.
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Bill Raftery Seeks N. C. State Post
Richmond Va Jan 9 Bill Raftery former head coach at V M I has applied for the football coach job at North Carolina State He is among coaches seeking to replace Hank Anderson whose contract was not renewed Raftery also applied for Loyola at New Orleans position Hess his line coach and first assistant is also an applicant for the N C State job
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Grant Defeats Budge In Miami Biltmore Final
Bryan M. Grant of Atlanta overwhelms top-ranked Donald Budge 6-2 7-5 6-0 to win the Miami Biltmore tennis tournament in Coral Gables. Budge’s serve collapsed as Grant dominates. Doubles action also advances with Hendrix, Morris, Mulloy, and the Cuban pair Morales Vollmer reaching semis.
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Lakeland
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Orlando
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Miami
Frankie Parker
Milwaukee
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Elwan Cooke
Los Angeles
Vernon Mascum
Wayne Sabin
John Hendrix
Marion Reese
Richardo Morales
Gustavo Vollmer
Charles Harris
Palm Beach
Carroll Turner
College Five Faces Three North State Foes In Week
High Point College Panthers plan three North State games this week two on the road and one at home They travel to Boone to face Appalachian State Tuesday night meet Lenoir Rhyne in their gym Friday and return to host Unique Furniture Saturday night The squad seeks to defend its conference title with a veteran lineup including Hampton Harris and Towery while Pat Shores leads a sharpened attack against rivals and new polish shows in passing and shooting
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Rhyne Bears
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Indoor 100 Meter Record Broken by Herb Weast
New York January 9 headline reports Herb Weast a Columbia sophomore shattering the indoor 100 meter record at the Columbus council Knights of Columbus games. Weast ran 10.6 seconds at the 106th infantry armory after trailing Marty Glickman in shorter events.
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106Th Infantry Armory
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Syracuse
U. S
Bob McCallister
Karl Wilderrauth
Glenn Cunningham
Gene Venzke
Indiana
Don Lash
Cunningham
Venzke
Metinge Joe McCluskey
McCluskey
Lash
Fordham
Paavo Nurmi
Nurmi
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Y W C A Club To Meet Twin City Club Here Tuesday
The Y W C A basketball team faces Reynolds Tobacco company club of Winston Salem Tuesday night at 8 o clock in the YMCA gym for the first game of the season. Led by Miss Lillian Weisner in her second year, the team prepares for the matchup.
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Duke Pugs Open 1937 Season With 6-2 Win Over South Carolina
Duke University's ring team opened its 1937 campaign with a 6-2 victory over South Carolina in Durham. Two technical knockouts, two decisions, one forfeit and two draws highlighted the card. Captain Jack Kneipp and Danny Farrar scored knockouts while Ray Matulewiecz claimed a forfeit and Matulewiecz is NCAA and SEC light heavyweight champion.
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Duke
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Don Schmitt
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High Point A C. Grapplers Defeat Davidson College Matmen
The High Point Y M C A wrestling team remained undefeated by defeating Davidson College grapplers 7 3 to 3 1 with key wins in the 165 and 176 pound classes. McLaurin of High Point earned an arm lock on Ellis and forced a forfeit, keeping the meet close until the final weights.
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Manitoba Jake Wins All American Club All Age Stake
Manitoba Jake a rugged pointer owned by Mrs. Glenna Collett Ware won the All American Field Trial club all age stake in DANCEYVILLE Tennessee. He defeated Daniel's Happy Jack in a second heat after day’s casts. Norias Daisy owned by Carl Duffield took second with a split third between Norias Mattie and Ike Blue.
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Kernersville Trophy Basketball Tourney opens with 25 teams
The third annual Ker nersville Trophy Basketball tournament starts Monday in Kernersville with 25 high school teams entered. Both boys and girls clubs compete through Saturday night with a crowning of champions. Schedule shows early games at 4 6 and 7 PM and lists participating schools.
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Bossong Wins Two Off Opposing Clubs
The Bossong Indians beat Harriss Covington of High Point 33 to 29 in Asheboro with Max Lanier scoring 14. Woody Thomas led Harriss Covington with 12. Bossong females also won 20 to 19 over Randleman led by Crawford and Heath with nine points each.
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Ithaca result update shows big Columbia win over Cornell
In Ithaca New York Columbia defeated Cornell 84 to 2 in overtime. In New York Fordham beat Upsala 45 to 14.
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