Big Five Teams To Have Active International Golf 1938
A. M. Reid outlines 1938 plans for international golf competition. Walker Cup at St Andrews June 38 4 and Curtis Cup at Essex Country Club Manchester Mass September 7 8 feature Britain and America women and men. Denver hosts Open at Cherry Hills. Oakmont hosts Amateur. Westmoreland hosts Women. Cleveland hosts Public Links.
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A. M. Reid
U.S. Golf Association
New York
St. Andrews
Scotland
Essex Country Club
Manchester
Mass
Margaret
Harriet Curtis
Denver
Cherry Hills Club
Oakmont
Pittsburgh
Westmoreland Club
Chicago
Cleveland
Notable 19th Century Heavyweight Contenders and Matches
The text recalls Jem Mace versus Joe Goss at Farmingham in 1866 with a 20 minute sparring stalemate. It notes Tom Sill—an American freedman—facing Tom Cribb in 1810. It recounts Molineaux's fatal injury and Cribb’s narrow win, plus James J. Corbett winning the title under Queensberry rules in 1892 against John J. Sullivan.
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Jem Mace
Joe Goss
Farmingham
England
Tom Sillumeet
Cannes Attacees Ane
Tom Cribb
Molineaux
Cribb
James J. Corbett
John J. Sullivan
Indoor season yields lone world mark by Ryan in New York
Francis J. Ryan, Columbia junior, threw the 12 pound shot 60 feet 7 5 8 inches at the 165th infantry games to set a world indoor record, surpassing Leo Sexton’s mark. Don Lash, Archie San Romani, and Glenn Cunningham competed in separate events, with Lash winning the 3,000 meters in a two mile track setup, San Romani finishing third in the quarter, and Cunningham winning the 1,000 yard in 2 14.6.
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New York
Francis J. Ryan
Columbia
Leo Sexton
Ryan
Don Lash
Archie San Romani
Glenn Cunningham
Lash
Indiana
San Romani
Lou Burns
Manhattan
Willian Jenkins
Bound Brooks
N. J. Burns
Cunningham
Sam Snead Wins Bing Crosby Golf Prize Money
Sam Snead from White Sulphur Springs W V dominated the Bing Crosby tournament in Del Mar California finishing with 139 for 136 holes and a Rancho Santa Fe course record 67. He earned 5000 total first prize while Doug McKinnon shared pro amateur honors with Art Hell and Phil Finlay as 134. Jimmy Hines finished two strokes back and Demaret placed third with 142.
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Snead
Doug McKinnon
Angeles
Art Hell of
Phil Finlay
Redlands
Calif
McKinnon
Jimmy Hines
Garden City
Jimmy Demaret
Houston
Tex
Morton Smith
Annae
Henry Picard
Hervehey
Davidson State Tilt Involves Rival Wildcats Gridlock
Charlotte January 17 The Davidson and North Carolina State squads were set for a big night as Big Five teams clash at Davidson. NC State edged Clemson 88-81 in overtime while Wake Forest visits North Carolina State in a key schedule week. Duke and other associates faced mixed results across boxing and wrestling cards with VPI, Maryland and Citadel action noted.
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Charlotte
Davidson
N. C. State
Red Terrors
Clemson
South Carolina
Wildcats
Wake Carolina
North Carolina
White Phantoms
Wake Forest
Deacons
Chapel Hill
Ians
Rob Spessard
Washington and Lee
Spessard
Invaders
Phantoms
M. I
Virginia
Duke
Maryland
Blue Devils
Catawba
Appalachian
McCrary Independent Eagles
High Point College
Basketeers
C. State
North Carolina University
Citadel
University of Maryland
Derrideon
William and Mary
N. C
Tete
Eastern Carolinas
High Point
Ion
Wrestling promoter the Blimp looms in Coliseum talk
In a Sunday ramble the Colonel announces a wrestling card featuring promoter Mike Jacobs, billed at 625 pounds, sparking talk of Big Jim Londos and a showdown with Roland Kirchmeyer. The column pokes fun at wrestling hype and the Blimp’s looming persona.
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McCoy
Jim Londos
Nick
Levy
Mike Jacobs
Broadway
Roland Kirchmeyer
Eagles Face Unique Team In Wednesday Night Clash
The Enterprise reports a stiff contest as the Me Eagles host the Unique team from Winston La on Wednesday night. Unique, the only independent squad facing the Eagles this year, comes with D Brock center at 6 2 and a strong lineup including Sappenfield Jack Brock and Snow. Eagles trainer Cheek starts Cockerham Flythe Holleman Roye and Cheek backed by Wright Rogers and Esek for a balanced attack.
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Enterprise Boro
Me'Eagles
Winston-Lathe
Eagles
Furpiture
Oak Ridge
Wake and &. C. FT
Mim McCachren
Aubrn
Folina
Dunn Twins
Henge
D. Brock
Sappenfield
Jack Brock
Snow
Cheek
Cockerhan
Flythe
Holleman
Roye
Cockerham
Wright
Aes Swing
Rogers
Esek
Cubs Fans Recall Baseball Gaffes and Guarded Talks
A fragmented report recalls incidents at second base with Lonnie Frey, an unreliable fielding moment, and pitcher Van’s performance. It mentions Mungo’s reactions, Fred’s possible removal, and claims Van may be the cube while noting protective gear approved by the athletic commission in fighter discussions.
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York
Jen
Lonnie Frey
Van
Mungo
Fred
Frey
Browns Indians catching still alive in pennant chase
Cleveland catcher Rollie Hemsley remains in the lineup as the Browns and Indians keep battling for the pennant. Detroit’s Frankie Pytlakin is mentioned as a potential trade piece while the Tigers plan to boost Greenberg with a $30,000 offer as teams grapple with foul rule disputes.
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Cleveland
Rollie Hemsley
Frankie Pytlakin
Tigers
Greenberg
Oklahoma Aggies boast greatest material for 1938 wrestling
The Oklahoma Aggies claim they possess the best material in the country for 1938. Lew Fonseca touts the American league Batter Up film expected to reach 5 million viewers. A New York Sun writer predicts the National League may imitate and add bank night. Elinor Jones of the Albuquerque Indian School is tipped as a future national women’s golf champion by experts.
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Oklahoma Aggies
Lew Fonseca
Eddie
N. Y. Sun
Elinor Jones
Albuquerque
N. M
Bell players rules leak sparks sports governance chatter
A tip suggests a new set of rules governing bell players. The note hints at governance changes affecting team conduct and scheduling amid ongoing discussions among league officials.
Cornell Seeks November 6 Football Hire Amid Rumors
Newspaper notes possible coaching moves as Commissioner Landies probes rumors. Mentions Don Budge turning pro with a top outfit linked to Elseworth Vines and Fredy Perry. Reports Cornell seeks a football hire for Nov 6. mentions struggles with North Carolina Virginia and Duke.
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Landies
Don Budge
Elseworth Vines
Fredy Perry
Cornell
North Carolina
Virginia
Duke
Steneieht
Sam Buead
Oroyners
Baseball to Boxing Crosses in 1928 Rumor Mix
Wild Bill Hallahen and Chick Hafey are a couple more ball players who may not be around much longer. Hallahen has not received a Reds contract for 1928 and Hafey will get only a conditional one. Leo Rodak of the Chicago Cubs and Jackie Wilson of Pittsburgh are trying Fordham-Pitt football in the ring. They have met three times and produced three draws.
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Bill Hallahen
Chick Iafey
Hallahen
Reds
Hafey
Leo Rodak
Chicago Cokes
Jackie Wilson
Pittsburgh
Fordham
Henry Cotton Chooses Not To Tour America This Summer
Henry Cotton, famed British pro, rejects U S invitations to compete in America this season. He cites no need for money and a desire to remain in England where he dominates golf with many pupils and a high status. American officials regret the nonappearance but acknowledge Cotten seeks a big guaranteed payoff.
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America
Carnoustie
Denny Shute
Cotton
Golf
Jones
United States Golf Association
Cotten
George Duncan
Abe Mitch
Bngland
Fnally
Ebhout
Elither
Gambie
Ticket speculator shadows UC president at Rose Bowl
In Berkeley on January 17 a ticket speculator followed University of California president Robert Sproul two blocks on Rose Bowl game day in Pasadena trying to sell him a seat on the 15 yard line.
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Berkeley
Calif
Robert Sproul
University of California
Pasadena
Pacific Coast Stars Are Investigated By One-Time G Man
Dean E J Miller of UCLA said Edwin N Atherton, once a San Francisco vice investigator, was hired by the Pacific Coast conference to survey financial support for athletes. Miller stressed Atherton is not sought to find evidence against anyone but to help adjust rules defining legitimate aid to athletes.
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Los Angeles
Dean E. J. Miller
University of California At Los Angeles
Edwin N. Atherton
San Francisco
Pacific Coast Conference
Dean Miller
Atherton
Norwegian star dominates international ski meet in Cary
Chicago reports that about 20,000 winter sports fans watched Birger Ruud, the Norwegian Olympic ski champion of 1928 and 1936, win the Norgesik club international meet near Cary Indiana yesterday. His sensational flights and victory recall his 1952 top finish.
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Chicago
Birger Ruad
Birger
Norgesik
Cary
Uti
California veteran Gus Knight pins trapsheet crown
The 70 plus year old California shooter Gus Knight, a longtime trap competitor, remains active in the sport entering her 50th year of competition, defending her title as mate trapsheet champion.
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Mre
Gus Knight
California
Pittsburg star announces retirement from competition
Hyatt Calle Hall Tulsa and University of Pittsburgh Immortal, a Phillips Oilers member for several seasons, has announced his retirement from competitive sports.
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Hyatt Calle Hall
TULSA
Chariey Hyatt
University of Pittsburgh
Phillips Oilers
Minor league presides over long service as baseball heads
In Pittsburgh on January 17 Daily recalls Ebenburg hotel keeper and longtime Middle Atlantic League president. He has guided the Class VP circuit since 1926 through financial crises, running teams in Akron Springfield Dayton Canton Portsmouth Johnstown and Charleston while keeping the league alive.
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Pittsburgh
Wr Daily
Amull
Moses
Ebenburg
Pennsyvania State Association
Akron
Springfield
Dayton
Canton
Portsmouth
Ohio
Johnstown
Charleston
W. Va
Clube
Tennis Stars Gather In Tampa For Tourney
In Tampa Florida top U S tennis stars assemble for the Dixie net tournament opening tomorrow. Bryan M Grant of Atlanta vies for a third singles trophy and permanent possession while Bobby Riggs of Chicago travels in from Miami after winning the Nautilus Hotel event.
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Tampa
Fla
Bryan M. “Buey
Grant
Atlanta
Bobby Riggs
Chicago
Donald Budge
Miami
Wayne Sabin
DiMaggio Named Player of the Year for 1937 Season
Joe DiMaggio of the New York Yankees has been voted the player of the year by the Baseball Writers Association of New York for his 1937 season. The young outfielder set major league marks in home runs and led in base and run stats while batting .328. He will attend the Metropolitan Baseball Writers dinner on January 84 and be honored by Philadelphia sports writers on January 25.
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New York
Joe DiMaggio
Yankees
Jake Ruppert
DiMaggio
Baseball Writers’ Association of
Joe
Laggio
San Francisco
Philadelphia
Patty Berg Captures Augusta Title Heads For Florida
Patty Berg of Minneapolis won the Augusta Women's tournament with a 2 under par 311 total over four rounds. Final scores listed eight players with Berg first, followed by McDoggell Jameson Jameson Cothran, Femphin, Bauer, Ogilvie, Dettweller, and Wering among the field.
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Augusta
Patty Berg
Minneapolis
Florida
Patty
McDoggell
Portland
Ore
Jane Cothran Jameson
Palm Beach Fin
Kathryn Femphin
Columbise
8. C
Dean Bauer
Providence
A Ogilvie
Auguste
St GatT William Tenn High versus Lutheran Greens boro matchup
The William Tenn high school hosts Lutheran College of Greensboro tomorrow night at 8 on the William Penn floor in a return game.
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William Tenn High School
Lutheran College of Greensboro
William Penn
Yankees Hall of Fame honorees span decades
The note lists major Yankees honored in different years including Bill Terry with the Giants 1931, Lou Gehrig 1932, Herb Pennock 193% and Tony Lazzeri 1987, highlighting a broad era of recognition.
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Bill Terry
Giants
Lou Gehrisz
Herb Pennock
Tony Lezzeri
Yankees
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