Colonel Ruppert Lashes Holdouts Over Yankee Stars
In a spacious New York brewery room Colonel Jacob Ruppert rails at holdouts and stars Lou Gehrig and Lefty Gomez. He accuses Japan barnstorming of wrecking pennant chances, questions Gehrig's past season pay, mocks Powell versus Dickey world series hits, and insists on firm contracts as Yankee prospects rise for 1937 pennant hopes.
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New
York
Vnd Avenue
Colonel Jacob
Rupert
New York Yankee
Lou
Gehrig
Lefty Gomez
Japan
Gomez
Kumph
Powell
Jake Powell
Dickey
Joe McCarthy
Cobb
Ruth
Braddock Faces Schmeling Clash Amid Money Talks
In New York, Jim Braddock, facing a $500,000 guarantee for a June 3 return with Schmeling as Joe Louis loss shadows, risks debt while Hearst and Jacobs push to control the title. Braddock’s fragile stance and legal maneuvers surround the crowded heavyweight scene as Chicago eyes Schmeling.
Yacht intrigue in Hawaii? Rocksavage case unfolds
In Miami aboard Rocksavage’s yacht, figures including Inosuke Hayashi and Count Posodini discuss a proposed sale of Japan’s Shikoku Products monopoly to fund a loan of 10 to 12 million dollars. Hayashi confirms a planned business role tied to the monopoly while investigators interview guests about motives and alleged amalgamation plans as tension rises with the bishop’s collapse.
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Shikoku Products Company
Shikoku
Ministry of the Interior
Japan
Sunlit cruise held as suspects discuss scheme aboard liner
DETECTIVE OFFICER NEAMAN questions lounge staff and guests about events from sailing at 7:05 until dinner at 7:40. Jocelyn confirms Posadini joined party for appearance. Blane's cabin note is delivered. Jocelyn says Posadini knows nothing of the contemplated business. five weeks’ acquaintance noted. To be continued. Evidence referenced for crime investigation in North Carolina context.
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Neamle
Kettering
Count Posodini
K. Okeh
Neaman
Jack Cane
Cane
Shy K
Mr. Rooksavage
Cu Ft
the Biltmore
New York
Sporting Club
Havana
Neame
Reginald Jocelyn
Mr. Jocelyn
Count Posadini
Rocksavage
Blane
Normandie
Jocelyn
Jonesboro to Bid for State Cage Tourney
Jonesboro reads to bid for the junior and senior high school state basketball tournaments to be held early in March. Principal Lloyd Goff will bid for the senior event and Miss Annie Camp for the junior high tournament at an Arkansas Athletic Committee meeting.
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Jonesboro
Arkansas Athletic Committee
Lloyd Goff
Jonesboro High
Annie Camp
Braddock and Carnera Boxing Saga Faces Legal Hurdles
Braddock awaits a fixed opponent with a $5000 forfeit posted to bind the match while Carnera pursues a different path. The New York Boxing Commission weighs regulatory steps as Braddock must endure political noise and continued media attention until the Schmeling affair resolves.
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Carnera
Braddock
New York Boxing Commission
Chicago
Herr Schmeling
Pastor's Manager Expelled by Board
In New York the New York State Athletic Commission suspended one fight manager and announced a new knockdown rule after Joe Gould failed to appear to retrieve forfeited money from the Braddock max Shemeling bout. Jimmy Johnston Jr. of Bob Pastor's camp was indefinitely suspended for missing the meeting. The commission also said a fighter knocked down three times in a round would be disqualified, excluding championship bouts. It hinted Max Baer may be barred from facing Pastor in March, as officials cited repeated encounters over the past two years.
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New York
Jim Braddock
Max Baer
Bradsdock
Braddock
Garden
Mike Jacobs
Weehawken
Joe Louis
Chicago
Jersey
Jim
Max Schmeling
Joe Gould
Schmeling
Louis
Bob Pastor
Hhis
Smoky Joe
Hearst
Prioe Fight Department
Sehmeling
Madison Square
Jacobs
Hearst A.C
Hearst A. C
Tex Rickard
James J. Braddock
Max Shemeling
New York State Athletic Commission
Jimmy Johnston
Madison Square Garden
Poyter
Tony Marino
Pittsburgh
Indian Quintana
John J. Phelan
Commission
Pastor Nox March
Texarkana Coach J E Willis Resigns in 1937 Move
Texarkana College athletics head J E Red Willis resigns effective August 1 1937 to become assistant professor of physical education and head football coach at Stephen F Austin College in Nacogdoches Texas Willis to join Lumberjacks after finishing summer season and spring sports duties Gene White to replace on leave Texarkana Dean Akin says no successor named yet
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Texarana
J. E
Red
Willis
Texarkana College
Wils
Stephen E
Austin Teachers’ College
Naengdoghes
Texas
A. W. Birdwell
Stephen F. Austin Colege
Board of Regents of
Austin
Gene White
Dean W. P. Akin
Newton Nominated as North Carolina Coach
Raleigh report says North Carolina State College Athletic Council nominated William Newton, Davidson College coach, as head football coach. The recommendation was approved by Dr. Frank P. Graham, president of the Greater University of North Carolina system.
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Raleigh
N. C
John W. Harrelson
North Carolina State College
William (Doe) Newton
Davidson College
State
Frank P. Graham
Greater University of
Unclear boxing exchange cited with General Fae comments
Fragmentary OCR quotes describe a boxing scene with York as the third man in the ring during Jon Louis knockout of Baer. General Fae asks if Baer could have done better and an unnamed respondent declines to speculate, shaking his head.
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York
Jon Louis
Baer
General Fae
Tia
Danas
Bobcats Prepare to Meet Lewisville in Crucial Clash
Bobcats visit Lewisville after a 29 to 20 loss at Lewisville last week seeking revenge on the dependent squad. Hope’s coach cut admission to draw a large crowd as Wile son, former Hendrix valley star, leads Lewisville. Bobcats beat Brunnet Independents 44 to 26 last Tuesday.
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Lewisville
Bobcats
Hope
Foy Hammons
Wileson
Hendrix Valley
Lewisville Tenn
Brunnet Independents
O Rourke Returns as El Dorado Club Manager in 1997 Schedule
Frank O Rourke, who led El Dorado to a 1926 Cotton States League title, will manage the El Dorado club again in 1997. J in Griffith, El Dorado Baseball Association president, says O Rourke accepted terms and will report in March. The schedule lists home games at Fort Smith and Little Rock with marquee opponents including Texas Christian University and SMU.
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el Dorado Club
Fayetteville
Arki
Thamgen
University of Ar Sas’ Razorbacks
Memphis
Fort Smith
Little Rock
Vidas Thage
Conchee
Central
Otelnhof Teachers
Texas Christian Univilrsity
Baylor University
Waco
Texas University
Austin
Southern Methodist
Texas A. & M
Rive Institute
Houstton
Dorado
Frank O'Rourke
al Dorado
el Dorado
Jin Griffith
el Dorado Baseball Association
FE Beth
N. W
Griffith
Mareh
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