A A U Sees Big 1936 Track and Field Rise
The A A U reports progress across its 17 sports with track and field, swimming, boxing, wrestling, weight lifting, gymnastics and basketball driving Olympic prospects for 1936. Indoor circuits in Boston and New York promise frequent top meets through March with Chicago, Philadelphia, San Francisco planning events. Basketball debuts on the Olympic program and U S swimmers aim to regain Berlin prestige after Los Angeles setback.
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New York
Amateur Athletic Union of the
United States
Germany
Chicago
Philadelphia
San Francisco
Boston
Japan
America
Berlin
Sam
A.A.U
Fights Across Cities Highlight Boxing Card
The AP reports a series of title bouts and decisions across cities including New York Chicago Washington Miami Beach Plainfield Newark and Albany. Notable results include Ralph Hurtado outpointing Leo Rodak in New York Johnny Erjavec outpointing Scotty Fuller in Chicago Frankie Blair outpointing Mickey Sergilan in Washington Bob Godwin outpointing Don Petra in Miami Beach Charley Coates stopping Nash Lara in Call Albany Pal knocking out Pedro Nieves in Newark Terryscares Willie Lewis in Newark by technical knockout.
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Associated Press
New York
Ralph Hurtado
Banana
Leo Rodak
Chicago
Johnny Erjavec
du Tuth
Minn
Scotty Fuller
Indianapolis
Edwin Walling
Detroit
Sammy Scoglio
Washington
Frankie Blair
Camden
N. J
Mickey Seriglan
Miami Beach
Fla
Bob Godwin
Daytona Beach
Don Petra
Newark
Plainfield
Jack Mccadon
Orange
Eddie Ran
Poland
Oakland
Charley
Ej Coates
Akron
Nash Lara
San Jose
Albany
Wille Pal
Pedro Nieves
Porto Rico
Young Terry
Brenton
Willie Lewis
Year-ago notes and past trades in baseball history
AP recap remembers John A Heydler death at a News Brooklyn dinner. It cites a 3 year old trade of Rey Spencer from Washington to Cleveland for Luke Sewell and cash. Also recalls a 5 year old Italian boxing federation fine on Primo Carera for breaking an exhibition bout contract.
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Associated Press
John A. Heydler
News
Brooklyn
Washington Senators
Rey Spencer
Cleveland Indians
Luke Sewell
Italian Boxing Federation
Primo Carera
Basketball results from the season spread list
Illinois beat Minnesota 42 to 13 and Wisconsin defeated Chicago 38 to 36 in overtime. Purdue won 36 to 27 over Ohio State. Michigan played Indiana to 33. Kansas State Teachers 38 beat Pittstursy ? 36. Drake 24 edged Iowa State 23. Evansville 32 defeated Depauw 26. Grinnell 1 dollar? Oklahoma A&M 31. Washington 36 over Washburn 29. Cape Girardeau Teachers 18 over Maryville Teachers 14. Payne 10 beat Bardin-Simmons. Hamilton 29 lost to Superior Teachers 34. Whitman 22. Washington State 35.
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Associated Press
Illinois
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Chicago
Purdue
Ohio State
Michigan
Indiana
Kansas State
Pittstursy
Simpson
Swallows Return to Mission Each March at San Juan Capistrano
Mysterious annual flocking marks the saints day arrival of swallows at San Juan Capistrano Mission in California. Ramon Yorba recalls 69 years of witnessing the birds travel from unknown origins as swallows drive out resident swifts, then depart each October 23. The piece notes the Mediterranean’s water balance and a curious meteorological fact, with a teaser about Ida Lewis tomorrow.
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San Juan Capistrano Mission
San Juan Capistrano
Cal
St. Joseph's Day
San
Juan
Altho
Ramon Yorba
These Names Make the Scorekeeper Hesitate
St Paul Minn Jan 7 An alert scorekeeper faces field goals free throws and personal fouls as Buhl high school lists starting forwards Philopovich Rajacich center Feinovich guards Smilanich Hedmovich and upcoming clash with Coleraine featuring Boranich Rebrovich and Bachich.
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St. Paul
Minn
Buhl High School
Philopovich
Rajacich
Feinovich
Smilanich
Hedmovich
Buhl
Coleraine
Boranich
Rebrovich
Bachich
Runyan Wins Cup for Sharpest Golfer in 1935
New York January 7 pi Slightly over even fours for 55 rounds, Paul Runyan of White Plains, N Y, captured low scoring honors among America's professional golfers in 1935. The Exoternony of fers' association awarded the Paul Runyan cup to the top scorer, with Runyan posting an average of 72.3 strokes per round over 55 rounds. Henry Picard, Horton Smith and others followed in the top ten, with Picard second at 72.4 over 95 rounds and Smith third at 72.5 over 75 rounds.
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New York
Debonaire Paul Runyan
White Plains
N. Y
America
Runyan
Ozarks
Oklahoma City
Henry Picard
Hershey
Barnstormers
Pick
Horton Smith
Chicago
McPherson Oilers Suffer Against Denver Pig Tip In Clash
In McPherson Kansas on January 7 Denver Pig player tipped in an Oilers basket as McPherson won 55 to 34 keeping their Missouri Valley A.A.U. title bid alive. The Oilers led 21 19 at halftime and pulled away after the break.
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McPherson
Kan
UPI
McPherson Oilers
Denver Pig
Oilers
Missouri Valley A.A.U
Flemming Leads Big Six Scoring For Week
Iowa State veteran Jack Flemming tops the Big Six scoring race with 12.75 points per game over four contests, while Kansas State center Frank Groves sits second at 11.63 over eight games. Nebraska guard Robert Parsons is third at 10.43 over seven games as scoring runs high with a 45-point pace for the Cornhuskers in the west.
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Kansas City
Vanderbilt
Jack Flemming
Iowa State
Altho
Frank Groves
Kansas State
Robert Parsons
Nebraska
Nebraska Cornhuskers
Far West
Kansas
Oklahoma
Missouri
Ave
Flemming
Groves
Parsons
Thornbrough
State
Whitake Wahlaui
Neb
Connelly
Okla
Kihiing
Fi Noble
Kansas Warren
Holmes
Burns
Kansas University announces winter and spring sports schedule
University of Kansas releases indoor and outdoor track wrestling swimming tennis and baseball calendars announced by athletic director Forrest Allen. schedules list dates and venues with Big Six conference events and key clashes against Kansas State Missouri Nebraska Iowa State and Washburn. baseball contingent on athletic board approval. night school tuition listed at five dollars per month at Lawrence Business College.
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Forrest Allen
Washburn
Athletic Board
Kansas
Kansas State
Lawrence
Kansas City
Nebraska
Lincoln
Colum
Tentative
Kansas Relays
Drake
Norman
Manhatan
Erences
Manhattan
Iowa State
Ames
Missouri
Columbia
Oklahoma
Lawrence Business College
Lions and Topeka Clash in EKC Opener Friday Night
Lawrence Liberty Memorial high school resumes class and prepares for the Eastern Kansas conference season with Topeka in a Friday night game. The Lions seek consistent form after notable wins and costly lapses, while Topeka fields a green team. The EKC schedule runs through March 14 with regional and state tournaments nearby.
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Lawrence Liberty Memorial High
Edd Wood
Kansas
Topeka
Lions
Wichita North
Paseo
Kansas City
Chanute Blue Comets
Coffeyville
William Chrisman
Parsons
Ottawa
Buck Weaver
Trojans
College of Emporia Prepares for First Home Conferene Clash
Emporia Kansas January 7 The College of Emporia basketball team completes its final practice before tonight's home conference game against Bethany It marks the season's first league meeting for both teams The Presbies post a 4 5 record with 298 points for and 295 against in exhibitions Lee Rock and Miller lead scorers Moon Klauman and Downing show scoring promise Pre season results include losses and a few hard games against Baker Rockhurst Tulsa and Doane with various scores
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Emporia
Kan
College of Emporia
Bethany
Lee
Rock
Miller
Moon
Klauman
Downing
Baker
Rockhurst
ElDorado
Alumni
Southwestern
Tulsa
C. of E
Chiloceo
Doane
Fervent Istanbul Derby Ends in Riot and Injuries
Istanbul January 7 Galata Saray and Guneche clashed in a championship match. Fans hurled hundreds of fruit onto the field injuring players. A fight broke out injuring a player who was sent to hospital. After the final whistle thousands attacked Guneche premises, smashing windows and injuring several more.
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Istanbul
Turkey
Galata Saray
Guneche
Guneche Club
Kansas Faces Aggies In Big Six Opener Tonight
Kansas leaves for Manhattan to meet Kansas State in the Big Six opener as coach Frank Root expects his team to rebound from a rough schedule. Dr. F C Allen lists 12 players available while concern grows over ticket sellouts likely keeping Lawrence fans home. The Aggies boast a strong early run led by Frank Groves and Wayne Thornbrough with guards Railback and Schierlmann, aiming to control the Kansas pace on the road.
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Jayhawkers
Kansas Aggies
Kansas
Kansas State
Kansas City
Wildcats
Frank Root
California
Aece
F.C. Allen
Dr. Allen
Ebling
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Noble
Pralle
Kanpelman
Paul Rogers
Wilmer Shaffer
Marvin Cox
Roy Holliday
Bob Holmer
Dave Sutton
Sylvester Schmidt
Aggies
Colorado
Tro
Argie
Missouri
Frank Groves
Groves
Wayne Thornbrough
Capt. Railback
Charles Schierlmann
Lawrence
Kansas State Pas
Kansas Burns
Ey Ebling Thornbrugh
Grover
Noble Schierlmann
G . Kappleman Rallaback
E. C. Quigley
St. Marys
Eddie Halpin
Kansa
Dean H. Smith Named Manual High Coach in Kansas
Dean H. Smith, longtime coach of all Manual High activities in Independence, Kansas, resigned last night to become director of physical education at another institution, marking a major transition in local school athletics leadership.
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Independence
Kan
Dean H. Smith
Manual High School Coach Smith Remembered as Longtime Southeast Kansas Leader
Smith, one of the oldest coaches by service in the Southeast Kansas league, had a strong record training football, track, tennis and golf at Manual High School in Kansas City. A Baker University graduate in 1923, he starred in football and track there.
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Baker University
Range and hunts in Sequoia upper basin headwaters
Larry Bauer describes Sequoia national forest upper basin country 250 miles from Los Angeles. Access is via Woods Lake or Taboose pass, with nine hours by pack train to reach the area. The report notes many lakes above timberline, abundant deer, and a September 15 to October 15 deer season, plus cautious hunting due to early snows and rough terrain.
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Upper Basin
Los Angeles
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Bench Lake
Cardinal Lake
Roundup of 1935 into 1936 sports chatter and notes
New York reports Lieut Tom Hamilton heads Navy coaching turnover with successors eyed. Henry J Hardwick of Arizona nearing Annapolis job unless his team beat Pennsylvania. Texan beat Perry then faltered in 1936 form. Miami autograph seekers press Hank Greenberg. Yale coach Ducky Pond lauds Sugar Bowl kicking. Meanwell and Spears at Milwaukee W dinner. May Sasse plans Big Ike Pickle next season. Jack Coombs Duke coach injured in hunting accident. Bologna apologizes to Gould over Texas Christian pick. Derl vaudeville act with wife Judith Allen. Ty Cobb diversifies into coast insurance. Tilden unhappy with incomplete film shoot delaying tour. Cardinals may copy Jacobs cancel Cuba games. Quinn brightens Braves uniforms. Frank Shields to star in film Come and Get It. Pepper Martin lion hunt gift. Earl Caddock’s three sons on Walnut High team. Washburn Lanes opener notes.
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New York
Tom Hamilton
Navy
West Coasters
Henry J. Hardwick
Arizona
Annapollis
U. S. S. Pennsylvania
Arthur Hendrix
Wilmer Allison
Fred Perry
Miami
Hank Greenberg
Ducky Pond
Yale
Walter Meanwell
Clarence Spears
Ralph Sasse
Big Ike Pickle
Jack Coombs
Duke
Finger
Frank Bologna
New Orleans
Alan Gould
Texas Christian
Louisiana State
Frank
Toots
Jack Derl
Judith Allen
Ty Cobb
Hollywood
Tilden
Cardinals
Mike Jacobs
Cuba
Bob Quinn
Braves
Frank Shields
Edna Ferber
Texas
Pepper Martin
Laredo
Pepper
Earl Caddock
Walnut
Bears Rally Edge Ichabods In Valley Conference Clash
Washington University defeated the Ichabods 36 to 29 last night here. The Ichabods played without Robbie Lee and were hampered by injuries to Paul Bethet and Bert Collard, holding a 14 to 13 halftime lead before the Bears, led by Mier, surged ahead in the second half.
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Washington University
Ichabods
Robbie Lee
Paul Bethet
Bert Collard
Bears
Mier
Charles A Stoneham Giants President Dead at 39
Charles A. Stoneham longtime head and major stockholder of the New York Giants died in Hot Springs Arkansas after a long illness. He sought relief in mid December and was unconscious for over 86 hours before death attributed to nephritis. His son Horace and Ernie Viberg will bring the body to New York. Bill Terry will join the party at St. Louis. Stoneham’s will will determine Giants interests. Millrose Meet February 1 in New York Madison Square Garden features Wanamaker Mile won by Glenn Cunningham last year.
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Hot Springs
Ark
Charles A. Stoneham
New York Giants
National Baseball League
W. M. Blackshare
Bright
Stoneham
Horace
Ernie Viberg
New York
Bill Terry
Giants
Memphis
St. Louis
Viberg
Millrose
Millrose A. A
Glenn Cunningham
Madison Square Garden
No-risk Prince Albert offer keeps open for rollers
Dealers continue to advertise a no risk trial of Prince Albert tobacco for rolling cigarettes, claiming crimp cut, slow burn, mild flavor, bite removing process, and two ounces per tin. The campaign touts economy and convenience for pipe and roll-your-own smokers.
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Lawrence
Prince Albert
P. A
R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Co
Winston-Salem
N.C
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