Olsen Twins Shake Up Wrestling With Daffy Twin Gags
Emmet Team Wins 16th Straight as Abe Rothberg faces the Olsen duplicates in a riotous Ohio arena. Hermie and Hymie Olsen, identical in appearance and moves, twin up on opponents in best two of three falls. Rothberg challenges the match amid uproar as the conjoined act is revealed. Referees and athletic officials are summoned as the crowd laughs and roars at the spectacle.
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le Deligt
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Manassa
Ron Mike
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Ali Baba
Parker Cage Team Paced by Lockard
Fayetteville Ark When forward Don Lockard of the University of Arkansas Razorbacks changed 21 points through the hoop in the second Arkansas Baylor basketball contest here last Saturday he led the scoring race with 84 points this season. He has 35 field goals and 14 free throws in seven games. Gilliland trails by 24 points and fought flu in Baylor games. Arkansas has 298 points to 183 by opponents in seven games. Ten Razorbacks have scoring totals including Robbins Hamilton Goza Marchia Brodie Tuck Neil Martin Brady.
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Ark
Don Lockard
University of Arkansas Razorbacks
Arkansas-Baylor
Parker Cage
Lockard
Elwin Gilliland
Baylor
Gilland
Razorbacks
Arkansas
Monroe
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McGuirk Defends Junior Heavyweight Title in Tulsa Match
Leroy McGuirk of Tulsa retained his junior heavyweight wrestling championship by knocking out Bob Montgomery of Hot Springs at Winter Stadium. A finishing hold taught by Ed Gallagher, the “side-stipper,” used a grapevined leg and twist to force the knockout.
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Little Rock
Ed Gallagher
Oklahoma A
Leroy McGuirk
Tulsa
Bob Montggomery
Hot Springs
Winter Stadium
Walt Nelson
Troy Graduates 11 from Southern California Wolb fude ball squad
Troy University completes graduation of 11 players from its Wolb fude ball squad, thinning the roster as Los Angeles area programs also shake up rosters with departures.
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Troy
Los Angeles
Southern California
Arkansas College Defeats Harding in 40 to 25 Victory
In Batesville Arkansas College Panthers beat Harding Bisons 40 to 25 to extend their win streak to six. Guard Charles Taylor led with 18 points while teammate Kenneth Creswell added 12 and Roe of Harding had 15 for the Bisons. The first half ended 10 all after six lead changes.
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Batesville
Ark
Arkansas College Panthers
Harding College Bisons
Charles Taylor
Arkansas College
Be, Roe
Harding
Kenneth Creswell
Arkansas
Twin Ambitions Fulfilled by Omaha Coach Ernie Adams
Ernie Adams, longtime coach of Benson High teams in Omaha Nebraska, achieved two goals: producing championship squads in football basketball and track and serving in Nebraska's first unicameral legislature. He led Benson to interstate and intercity titles while taking a leave from coaching to join the state house.
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Omaha
Nebbi
Ernie Adams
Nebraska
Gmuhi
Benson Wixh
Monticello Abandons Intercollegiate Sports
Monticello Arkansas moves to replace intercollegiate athletics with an intramural program. President Marvin Bankston announced the change after the athletic committee voted, citing student workers’ lack of time for intercollegiate play. Coach Eugene Sherman will lead the new program.
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Ark—i
A. Ani M
Marvin Bankston
Eugene
Be) Sherman Wale
Ouachita College Beats Little Rock Team 39 to 29
Ouachita College defeated Staff of Life of Little Rock 39 to 29 in a sensational Tuesday night game in Arkadelphia. Goodwin led Ouachita with 14 points as top scorer.
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Arkadelphia
Ark
Ouachita
Staff of Life of Little Rock
Goodwin
May Revise Lineup for SMLU in Dallas Meet
Arkansig coach Glen Rose indicated he may revise the University of Arkinsig lineup for the SMU games in Dallas to boost scoring against the Razorbacks. Sophomore Freement Gaza could start at center over Rey Hamilton. Robbie Martin is expected to start all Southwest Conference games with Jack Robbins contending for time. Gilliland, Brodie, and Gawford locked in starting berths, while Robbie's brother may challenge Gilliland for forward. The SMU meet in Dallas Friday and Saturday divides conference critics. a clean sweep by either team could shape the 1937 title run.
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Fayeureville
Ark
Glen Rose
University of Arkinsig
Southern Methodist University
Ian
Razorbacks
Gaza Nu Sophomort
Rey Hamilton
Aclion
Robbie Martin
Jack Robbins
Robbins
Don Gawkard
Frank Brodie
Elwin Gilliland
More Tin
Robbie
Gillilatel
Arkonéas Aut
SMU
Dallas
Holdouts Are Few in Baseball Ranks
New York reports a shift as many players sign 1937 contracts, including George Davis with the Giants and Larry French continuing a long run of signings. Cleveland and Philadelphia areas show significant signings with Hal Trusky Mel Marder Joe Yosmik Bob Feller Earl Whitehall among those tied to teams, while uncertainties remain about a few others.
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New York
Jerome Hermain Deyn
George Davis
New York Giants
Larry French
Tine
Lou
Lanks
Luke Appling
Zeke Benuwra
Thornton Lee
Jackie Haye
Cleveland
Hal Trusky
Mel Marder
Joe Yosmik
Bob Feller
Earl Whitehall
Cy Slapnieka
Chib
Cissell
Cullue
Frankie
Wry Kelley
Aor
Hee
Tate Connie
Washington
Buskii Maser
Lns
Nampion
Jaye
Martin to Ride for O'Toole at Hot Springs
Tom Martin arrives in Hot Springs to ride for William O'Toole, former Chicago alderman, as contract rider. Accompanied by apprentice Gerry Gardile the pair will begin exercising O'Toole's 18 horses once weather allows. O'Toole's trainer O Bagley suffers a severe cold.
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O'Toole
Hot Springs
Ark
Thomas Patrick
Martin
Heer
Willian O'Toole
Chicago
O'Tnall
Derry Gardile
O'Tuale
O. Bagley
O'Twale
Earl Sande Saddles Winners for Howard
In the Topical tuple meeting Earl Sande rode five winners for Maxwell Howard, Ohio sportsman, amid a busy two week period. William Woodward’s Omaha, the 1945 US champion three year old, will attempt a second Gold Cup bid at Ascot on June 17.
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Miami
Earl Smile
Maxwell Howard
Ohio Sportsman
Eaeie
Batk
Omaha
London
William Woodward
United States
Ascot
Scoot Game Sweeps Kansas High Schools
Windfield Kansas report shows gym classes adopting scooters created by Ralph Titus. Students form teams for basketball hockey and relay races using wheeled scooters that propel players across the gym floor. Officials note benefits and interest spreads to Albion Michigan state teachers college and other schools.
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Ralph Titus
Titus
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Tov
Albion
Mich
Titu
Trojans Edge Henderson Cagers 14–? Victory
Arkadelphia ArkThe Henderson Red Devils basketball five won a 14 to 14 life victory over the Little Rock Junior College Trojans in Haygood gym Tuesday night. Tight defense forced the visitors into rushed shots, as the Red Devils led 20 points before a Trojans field goal. Red Devils stars Wells McLarty Nutt and guards aided the win. Trojans top scorer Ball had eight points.
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Ark
Hendlerson
Trojans
Ball
Reddie Stars
Wells
McLarty
Atwl Nutt
Trojan Stars
Gangaway
Crosby Extends Racing Stables With Derby Ambition
Hollywood reports Bing Crosby plans eight new horses for his Torse-Creeduius stable and contemplates entering a horse in the Kentucky Derby. The singer notes the thrill of ownership and hints at possible entries after starting his stable two years ago with Zunsbie seen at Santa Anita.
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Hollywood
Blow Crosby
Torse-Creeduius
Ebaniwil Zunsbie
Stila Anita
Fragmentary Memoir Sketch of Early Basketball and Industry
The text records a fragmented reminiscence about the birth of basketball, mentioning initial trials, competition, and the role of city manufacturers and senators in supporting athletic and civic efforts. It reflects an era of experimentation and development in sport and local industry.
Malvern Girls Fall Short In 4 20 Loss To Malvern Central
Malvern Central High defeated Malvern School 20 to 4 as C Wells led Malvern with 19 points. Lesser paced the Malvern team with 3 points while the visitors struggled with free throws and fast breaks.
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Filmet
Striutchent
Malvern Central High Selol
Emireymnasium
C. Wells
Tanmet
Ork
Biomel
Malvern
Emmeék
Visiors
Ongt
Malevern
Kannetet
Lesser
Malyeon
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Corel
J. B. Lattle
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Arkadelphia Hielgers Rally Past Willisville in Narrow Win
Arkadelphia High School Hielgers extend their basketball streak with wins over Willisville in Nevada county. Woods leads scoring with 13 points, Sloan 12, as Arkadelphia triumphs 27 to 22 in the senior game and rallies in the junior game to pull away late.
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Arkadelminia
Ark
Arkadelphia High School
Hielgers
Willisville
Nevada County
Dacke Woods
Harland Sloan
Woods
Sloan
Arkedphia
Arkadelsphia
Phil
Arkadelphia
Wallisville
Theie
Red Swaim Suffers Broken Arm at Spa Meeting
In Hot Springs Arkansas Wayne Red Swaim Trojan coach and aide were injured when a choir member lost balance and fell during a BT A meeting. Swaim sustained a broken wrist but continues his school work.
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HOT Sfrin Ark
Wayne
Swain
Hot Springs Trojan
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