Schmeling May Face Loss of Title Over Delayed Defense
The National Boxing Association ballots its members on vacating the heavyweight title after Max Schmeling failed to defend or confirm a rematch with Jack Sharkey. New York dismisses Schmeling’s recognition, amid delays since 1930 and a planned July bout with Stribling.
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New York Commission
Jack Sharkey
New York
John V. Clinnin
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Illinois State Athletic Commission
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Cleveland
Panthers Clash With Y M C A In Winston Tonight
High Point college Panthers led by Coach Julian Beall travel to Winston Salem to face the YMCA quint in the final tune up before their first Little Six game against Elon. The team showed improvement after opening the season with a loss at College of Charleston and a win over Parris Island Marines.
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College of Charleston
South Carolina
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Beall
Walker Schmeling Title Fight Fails to Materialize
An impending championship match between Mickey Walker and Schmeling dissolved after two weeks of contract talks for a Miami bout. The NBA is considering action and may withdraw Schmeling's recognition as champion, which would leave him without a title though still a top contender in New York.
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Miami
Fla
Clinnin
Schmeling
New York
Yale Edges Pennsylvania 23–22 in Close Contest
Yale tops Pennsylvania 23 to 22 in a tight game noted for late lead changes. Carolina defeats Presbyterian while Tulane and Sewanee battle to a 39–34 finish.
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Yale
Pennsylvania
Carolina
Presbyterian
Tulane
Sewanee
Steve Hamas Rises To Glory In 1982 Spotlight
Edward J. Nipial profiles Steve Hamas, a young heavyweight from Penn State who rose as a boxing sensation after winning a main bout at Madison Square Garden. The piece covers his athletic family, early sports, and his aim to become a doctor. Forbes-like background notes detail his brothers Andy Mike Johnny and George, his Austrian descent, and his rough road through college boxing and pro fights.
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NPIL
New York
Harvey
Steve Hamas
Tommy
Steve
Hamas
Penn State
Wallingford
N. J
Andy
Mike
Johnny
George
High Point Girls Meet Greensboro Five In Big Friday Clash
High Point High School prepares for a home Friday showdown with Greensboro in a Western Conference tilt. Coach Marlette’s boys eye a strong team effort after leading in three quarters against the Bisons, while Miss Walker’s Greensbo ro girls seek to extend a long local unbeaten string.
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High Point
Greensboro
Marlette
Cagers
Teally
Bisons
Queen City Five
B. Culler
Ridge
Sizemore
Guarino
Three Basketball Games On Salvation Army Court Tonight
The Salvation Army court hosts a triple header starting at 7 PM. The undefeated Army second team meets the Municipal Golf Course Caddies, then Friendly Cafeteria-Franklinville high school faces off, and High Point Overall plays an unnamed foe. Tickets are ten cents for children and fifteen cents for adults, with proceeds to the Salvation Army.
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Salvation Army
Army
Franklinville High School
High Point
State Shows Way for Court Teams
Charlotte, Jan 20. NC State leads state basketball buzz with a double victory over Wake Forest. The NC State varsity won 19 14 as the Freshmen contest ended 9 3 with Bud Rose hitting a late first half basket to put State up 9 7.
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Wake Forest
North Carolina State
Wolfpack
Bud Rose
State
Trout Life in North Carolina Streams and Open Season Notes
A North Carolina fishing overview describes brook and rainbow trout native to mountain streams, their cold or warm water needs, and distribution from the Catawba and French Broad headwaters. It details trout sizes, feeding, and an April 15 to September 1 season with creel limits, plus license costs and regional stocking notes.
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North Carolina
Waynesville
Roaring Gap
Marion
Catawba
French Broad
Carolina
California
Leonard Dick May Get Head Coaches Berth at Davidson
The Charlotte Observer reports Leonard Dick, Woodberry Forest School coach, has been offered Davidson College head coach duties and will decide today. If he accepts, William Newton would join as assistant coach after a versatile career at Howard Birmingham Southern University and in pro baseball. Dick is a 1923 Davidson alum with a strong coaching record.
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Charlotte Observer
Leonard Dick
Woodberry Forest Preparatory School
Virginia
Davidson College
William Newton
Howard
Birmingham Southern
Newton
University of Tennessee
Davidson
Woodberry
UNC Boxes Duke In Dual Wins As Crowds Gather
University of North Carolina teams recorded a double victory over Duke with varsity and freshman boxers beating Duke 4 to 3 and 5 to 2. About 3,000 fans attended, one of Chapel Hill’s largest boxing crowds, while Western North Carolina Teachers beat Tusculum 39 to 29 and Appalachian was unable to finish.
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Chapel Minor Loop
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Tusculum
Appalachian
Cafeteria Set for Franklinville Hi's Clash Tonight
Franklinville quint boast strong combination ready to meet the Cafeteria on the Salvation Army court. Cafeteria aims to rebound after three straight losses as Buffalo Greens, a top team, visits High Point for a key league matchup.
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Franklinville Hi
Franklinville Quint
Buffaloee Quint of
Greens
High Point
Salvation Army
Tar Heel Grid Men Start Winter Work
In Chapel Hill on January 20 the University of North Carolina football team began winter training after a two month rest. Coach Chuck Collins says most time will be on field work plus substantial skull practice to shape a balanced squad for next fall.
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N. C
University of North Carolina
Chuck Collins
College Basketball Scores Narrow Tense Contests
Florida defeats Vanderbilt 43 to 33 while Louisiana Normal tops Mississippi Teachers 57 to 28. Jene U. and St. Louis U. games noted, as West Virginia Wesleyan posts a 56 to 35 win over Fairmount.
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Florida
Vanderbilt
Louisiana Normal
Mississippi Teachers
Jene U
St. Louis U
West Virginia Wesleyan
Fairmount
Western Carolina Faces East Tennessee In Narrow Prep Split
In a Johnson City outing Western Carolina loses 27 to 25 to Tennessee State Teachers and schedules one men’s event against East Tennessee State. The program for North Carolina college sportsmen is light with Western Carolina versus East Tennessee on the slate.
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Tennessee
Johnson City
North Carolina
Western Carolina
East Tennessee
Panthers Meet Barnum Springs In First Home Wrestling Meet
High Point college prepares for its inaugural wrestling meet at 8 p.m. in the High Point High School gym against Barnum Springs. Coach Red Watkins, new to the program, expects a tougher battle after a season opener loss to Oak Ridge and will showcase light-to-middleweight bouts with officials led by W. F. Bailey refereeing.
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High Point College
High Point High School
Panthers
Watkins
Barnum Springs
North Carolina
Davidson
Oak Ridge
Barium
Jones Va Brown
Donaldson Va Jarrell
Shaeffer Va Simon
Clark Va Williams
Edward
Ve James
King 'S Robbins
Warlick
High Point
W. F. Bailey
College scores from weekend games
North Carolina State defeated Wake Forest 19 to 14 while Louisiana Normal beat Mississippi Teachers 67 to 28. Florida routed Vanderbilt 43 to 23 in another Saturday matchup.
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Waka Forest
Louisiana Normal
Mississippi
Florida
Vanderbilt
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