Hope Will Seek District Tourney Participation
Hope school officials said on Friday they may seek to bring the district boys basketball tournament to Hope. District 19 officials will meet Sunday in Lewisville to set dates and places for junior boys and girls tennis meets and the senior girls tournament. Arkansas Athletic Association may bar Hope from athletic competition and could remove the school from literary contests, according to Superintend ent Miss Boell Henry.
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Cardinals Add Hurler Chambers From West Coast Pitching Staff
The St. Louis Cardinals acquired Chambers, a 25 year old right hander from Sacramento, adding him to the pitching staff. The move follows recent additions of right handers Andrews and other pitchers as the team presses to improve a last place record.
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Campaign to End Cruel Practices in Nanking City
Officials in Nanking launch a crackdown on animal abuse targeting bearing burdens and live fowl transport. Severe penalties will apply for hot-iron branding on horses, mules, and donkeys, while fines rise for flaying live fowl and cruelty by cooks. Authorities threaten action against shopkeepers and households using boiling water to deter animals.
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Puck Star Was Canada's Best Olympic Vaulter
Sylvanus Apps of the Toronto Maple Leafs is an athlete who excelled in handball and football as well as hockey. He led Canada in pole vaulting at the previous Olympic Games, finishing sixth.
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NEA
Sylvanus Apps
Toronto Maple Leafs
Canada
Brothers Under Pigskin at Michigan State 1937 Affection
EAST LANSING Mich Jay Michigan State’s 1937 football squad features family ties with three pairs of brothers among seven players sons of longtime alumni. One player follows his brother who played two years ago, creating a strong family tradition on the team.
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Marquette Football Stars Dine Twice in Milwaukee
Milwaukee guests of honor at high school banquets following the grid campaign. The entire Marquette varsity squad featured at two dinners in one week, reflecting continued support for the team despite the season ending.
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Marquette University
He Can't Buy He Can't Buy University Gridiron Star Back
Time hangs heavy on Ben McLeod of Alabama after three years of football eligibility. He is inactive until baseball season and would like to play basketball but has used up his three years on the court. Freshman football players at Missouri are said to have a dim outlook as Tigers anticipate a varsity squad of 80 or more in 1937.
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Houston
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Parkers Favored to Take Baylor in SWC Opener
Fayetteville Ark Arkansas Razorbacks enter as favorites over Baylor Bears in the Southwest Conference basketball opener. Forwards Don Lockard and Elwin Gilliland lead a seasoned lineup after early season success. Rice Institute Owls upset Texas Aggies 32 25 in opener with Fran Steen scoring 13. Baylor arrives Friday for a light workout ahead of weekend games versus Texas Christian and SMU.
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Grid Hero Graduated Right Into Presidency
SOUTH BEND NEA No starting at the bottom for Art Cronin Jr. Notre Dame tackle of 1936 when he is graduated. He will sit right down in the president's chair of the concern for which he will work. Cronin is president of a goal company that closed its books last year with 5 quarter million tons of lake shipments.
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Ross barred from NYC boxing by state commission
Barney Ross banned from boxing in New York by the State Athletic Commission. The ban stands until he defends his welterweight title against Ceferino Garcia, a fight agreed by Ross's manager Sam Pian to occur within 60 days after Ross's latest victory over Izzy Jannaxéo.
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Jersey City to Gain Major Minor League Clout in 1937
Horace Stoneham’s purchase of the Albany franchise and its transfer to Jersey City strengthens the International League and boosts minor league stability. The new Roosevelt Stadium, capacity 32,000, backed by WPA funds, signals Giants growth plans and renewed cross-town rivalries with Newark as Stoneham aims to build a farm system and future talent.
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Greenwood
Miss
Jewey City
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Travis
Stoney) Jackson
Belmont Stakes to Run Saturday June 5 1937
New York reports the Belmont Stakes will be held Saturday June 5 as the rich classic returns to the calendar. Details on entrants and post positions were not provided in the fragment.
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Rich
Catcher Lombardi Aims for Honor Roll in 1937
In Oakland California Ernie Lombardi Cincinnati Reds catcher known as a NL “bad boy” and holdout announced he will train in Florida for the 1937 season. He vows to sign promptly, abandon nightlife, and become the league leading catcher after posting an 186 batting average and ranking high among catchers and regulars.
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Freak Weather Destroys Fishermen Ice Boats and Shanties
In Fond du Lac Wisconsin a mild winter thaw reopened Lake Winnebago waters for the first time in memory. Ice fishermen lost hundreds of shanties sunk with the thaw and several ice boats valued between five hundred and four hundred dollars lie on the lake bottom awaiting a solid freeze.
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Parker May Win Davis Cup Berth
Parker May Win Davis Cup Berth after turning fortunes with a revised forehand under coach Beasley. The 16 year old rose to No. 2 in U S Lawn Tennis rankings behind Don Budge, defeating Bitsy Grant and reaching the Sugar Bowl final by straight sets in New Orleans as he begins the winter season.
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Robert Riggs
Gregory Mangin
Pines
New Orleans
Contracts in Mail for Giant Players
New York Giants receive 1937 base ball contracts with a general pay raise. Manager Bill Terry and rookie Cliff Melton sign, Terry on long term deal and Melton coming off a 23 win, 44 loss season with Baltimore. Giants secretary Exling Mennick notes other talks and potential moves as Travis Jackson departs for the farm system.
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Jap Militarists Go to the People
Tokyo dispatch reports miltary planners distribute pamphlets nationwide arguing for a large share of the new budget to build up the army and war materiel. The text cites Europe as a threat, cites Russia and China as provocateurs, and notes plans for synthetic oil during fuel shortages.
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California Eyes Study on Legalized Bet Law
California legislators plan to consider a bill to legalize bookmaking on horse racing with a $2000 fee per establishment and a cap of one betting venue per 50 000 residents. Philadelphia clubs comment on golf week rules and the 1938 U SGA limit on tournament players.
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Davis Cup hopeful praised for improving forehand temperament
The young player aims to avoid education disrupting his Davis Cup bid this season. He displays ideal tennis temperament, remaining cool and heady yet ready to fight when needed, now operating as a near flawless machine with an improved forehand.
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Budge
Youngsley
Magnolia Warriors Open Schedule With Conway Test
Magnolia meets Hendrix at Conway in the opening week of the 1937 state collegiate basketball season. The Warriors and Arkansas Tech Won der Boys both won twice in holiday exhibition tilts and plan further tests this week against Mayflower, Arkansas College, and Southwest Missouri teams as they seek early wins and momentum.
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Debt for Republican Chief Noted Amid Resignation Row
Byron Price reports the Republican National Committee rejected John D. M. Hamilton’s resignation as white house aide amid a stormy meeting. The committee acknowledged errors in the party’s election efforts while keeping Hamilton in his role.
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Tamiliou
Emmet Faces Opposition In Magnet Caves Clash
Emmet High School hosts a big early season basketball matchup against Magnet Caves, both teams unbeaten this year. Coach J D Ginte expects strong play from Emmet with standout players aiming for a high-scoring night. Emmet travels to Okelana on Saturday after a Tuesday game at Ma Central High School.
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Coach Jones contract talks at University of California
Los Angeles report notes coach Jones in talks over a new contract to replace his expiring deal. It mentions his seven seasons there, the pursuit of a successor, and surrounding campus debate about leadership and football direction.
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