Two Fighters Put Boxing On Upgrade
Boxing historian Edward C. Foster notes Braddock and Louis as rising stars in 1936 with possible title bout gate exceeding one million dollars. He highlights recent champions, predicts continued turnover, and urges a boxing czar to protect fans and promoters.
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Providence
R. 1
James J. Braddock
Joe Louis
Altho Louis
Braddock
Ax Baer
Louis
John Henry Lewis
Far West
Bob Olin
Auch
Jack McAvoy
al McCoy
Tony Shucco
Babe Risko
Freddie Steele
Lou Brouillard
Tony Canzoneri
Lou Ambers
Landis
Doomed Hungarian Revolt Tale Ends In Dozsa's Death
Strange as It Seems recounts Gyorgy Dozsa on a 1514 campaign against Turks that degenerated into a peasant revolt against landholders. Mercenaries, brutal civil war, and the red hot throne execution mark the leader’s end as his body is fed to followers. Tomorrow: cannon balla.
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Dozsa
Rome
Hungary
Ve- Nice
Bohemia
Dazsu
Local boxer Scott tops Chicago amateurs in rough bout
Kenneth Scott 188 pounds won for Kansas City in a Catholic Youth Organization boxing show at Convention Hall. Scott, in class B, floored Nazareth D Augustine twice in round one but was floored in round two, yet judges awarded him the win. Henry Smith and Henry Hollyman also lost decisions as Haskell boxers return home to train for Salina state tournament January 21 to 23. John Levi said coach Fred St. Germaine may send fighters in all 10 weights to the event.
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Kenneth Scott
Kansas City
Chicago
Catholic Youth Organization
Convention Hall
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Nazareth D'Augustine
Henry Smith
Frank Kainrath
Henry Hollyman
Eddie Garvey
Haskell
Kansas
Salina
John Levi
Fred St. Germaine
New York Fifth Chance Set for Kissinger Garrison Bout
Pat Kissinger or Jimmy Garrison will clash in Kansas City on January 21 to settle their New York lightweight feud in 12 rounds or less. James J. Johnston of Madison Square Garden plans the winner against top eastern lightweights with a championship prospect. The undercard features Tommy Freeman versus Bruce Brown in a 10-round bout. Brown boasts 51 knockouts in 63 wins, while Freeman returns from eight straight Florida wins. The card is billed as a major draw at Convention Hall as the new municipal auditorium nears completion.
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New York
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Jimmy Garrigan
Trish
Convention Hall
James J. Johnston
Madison Square Garden
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Kissinger
Garrison
Tommy Freeman
Bruce Brown
Freeman
Young Jackompson
Cleveland
Miami
Florida
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Brown
Consention Hall
British tennis move to allow amateurs in film work
The Associated Press reports that five years ago the British Lawn Tennis Association considered permitting amateur players to act in paid films to deter Fred Perry from turning professional. The piece notes earlier suits and figures, including Gene Tunney’s settlement and Tim Mara’s claims.
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British Lewn Tennis Association
Fred Perry
Gene Tunney
Tim Mara
Mera
Tugney
Dempsey
Pat
Indiana University Footcrack
Sports Tonight and This Week Summary
Hockey St Louis vs Kansas City in tonight’s action and St Paul at Kansas City on Thursday. Friday features Park College at Haskell in a basketball clash followed by Beechhurst College facing Baker at Baldwin.
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St. Louis
Kansas City
St. Paul
Roundup of college sports and coaching news
New York reports a mix of sports gossip and scouting notes. Tulane’s $15,000 offer to Bernie Bierman is double his Minnesota pay, Arthur Hendrix impresses by beating Wilmer Allison and Bryant Grant, Jr., and Will Hoppe remains at peak form. Headlines on Davis Cup prospects, Charlie Bachmen’s firing controversy, Wofford-Army scheduling, LSU’s near-sweeps in the Southeast, and Jimmy Phelan’s Washington status punctuate a broad roundup.
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Tulane
Bernie Bierman
Minnesota
Arthur Hendrix
Wilmer Allison
Bryant Grant, Jr
Joe Lewis
Mike Jacobs
Mike
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Minneapolis
Florida
Charlie Bachmen
Wofford
Army
Louisiana State
Tigers
Willie Hoppe
Durham
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Jimmy Phelan
Washington
Gophers
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Arkansas University
Gabby Street
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Ozark Quai
Louis Set to Crush Retzlaff in Chicago Friday Night
Chicago crowds anticipate a 75 000 spectator show as Joe Louis prepares to face Charley Retzlaff at the Chicago Stadium Friday night. Louis trains with solid drills and a planned final seven round session while Retzlaff, weighing 198 pounds, shows punching power after four rounds of work.
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Joe Louis
Charley Retzlaff
Chicago Stadium
Louis
King Levinsky
White Sox
Detroit
Otis Thomas
Tom Jones
Tiger Henderson
Jack Blackburn
Retzlaff
Mitt Minikel
Milwaukee
Cyclones Lose Again as Oklahoma Tops Iowa State
In Norman on January 14, Oklahoma Sooners beat Iowa State 26 to 19 to climb into a third place tie with Kansas State. Injured forward Ted Connelly directed plays and led Oklahoma with four field goals while contributing as captain and shooter.
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College Basketball Scores From A Turbulent Day
Michigan 32 Purdue 4 percent, Chicago 36 Indiana 33, Wyoming Nebraska 31. Minnesota Northwestern 45 Town 21 Wisconsin. Pennsylvania 36 Harvard Washington, North Dakota mishmash. Morningside 36 Dartmouth 33. St Benedicts Conception 10, Missouri Valley 28. Culver Stockton Ambrose 31. Buena Vista 79 Texas Teachers 47, Idaho 49 Oregon 61.
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Walter Mails Takes Publicity Director Post with Seals
Walter Mails former major league pitcher begins duties as publicity director for the San Francisco Seals of the Pacific Coast League. He will also help coach young pitchers and be available for relief pitching as needed.
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Walter
Duster) Mails
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Mails
Cyclones to Track Iowa State Cage of 26 Men
Ames Jan. 14. Iowa State College Coach Robert I. Simpson faces a lean indoor track squad of Big Six caliber with 26 men. First meet is a Feb. 15 duel with Minnesota in Minneapolis. Key lettermen include Capt. Bob Freeman, Lawrence Costigan, Wayne Lyon, Elton Whitmore, and two of the 1935 mile relay quartet Bill Stouffer, Bill Follen, Stan Christie. Tom Neal, Fred Poole, and Lawrence Minsky also factor. Sophomores ill Brown Jin Henderson Kenny Burns Harris Stafford Rollin Brooks Leonard Chesworth Bernie Koyser seek spots. Four distance runners Maynard McHardy Holmes Brown Lafe Hood Ralph Gruenwald may add depth. Other contributors include Al Waite Hal Cooper Henry Hoff Jim Bredle Maurice London Floyd Bertels.
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Minneapolis
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Lawrence Costigan
Wayne Lyon
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Stan Christie
Tom Neal
Fred Poole
Lawrence Minsky
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Jin Henderson
Kenny Burns
Harris Stafford
Rollin Brooks
Leonard Chesworth
Bernie Koyser
Iowa State
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Holmes Brown
Lafe Hood
Ralph Gruenwald
al Waite
Hal Cooper
Henry Hoff
Jim Bredle
Maurice London
Floyd Bertels
Jarbalo Leads Tri County Loop as Edgerton Tops Ed wardsville
Tri County League standings show Jarbalo maintaining pace with a 33-28 win over Piper while Linwood defeats Lansing 27-13 and Edgerton rolls Ed wardsville 51-18. Second division sees Piper atop, Linwood tied for second with Jarbalo, and Edwardsville and Basehor vying for third. Week schedule closes first round with Piper at Lansing and Linwood hosting Basehor.
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Fights and results from major boxing cards across the nation
Boxing results detail Eddie Mader outpointing Billy Ketchell in New York while China Alvarez stops Lew Beard in Tampa and Ralph Furtado outpoints Al Roth in New York. Johnny Nelson stops Johnny Freeman in Salamanca and Paul Cortion stops Eddie Raw in Newark. Fritzle Zivic loses to Eddie Cool in Pittsburgh and Georgia Engel outpoints Bob LaMonte in Chicago. Ed Waring stops Tony Michaels in Detroit. Tonight’s games list Berger vs. Yancy.
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New York
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Philadlphia
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Edwin Waring
Detroit
Tony Michaels
Kansas Worried Over Tiger Game Ahead of Columbia Trip
Dr. F C Allen and the University of Kansas basketball team, riding nine straight victories, head to Columbia to face Missouri. Coach Edwards’ Tigers have a history of upsetting Kansas at home, making this Big Six clash a cautious, tough test for Kansas as they travel with 10 or 11 players.
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Iowa College Cagers Abolish Center Jump
Des Moines Jan 14 71 the twelve members of the Iowa conference play the 1936 basketball season without the center jump. Coaches vote to discontinue to speed play and level the game for teams lacking tall centers. Early scores have not risen despite faster pace.
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Des Moines
Iowa
National Rules Committee
Solem Seeks Old Style Football Not Lateral Passing
Towa City Iowa January 14 Ossie Solem the University of Iowa football coach favors a return to the old fashioned hard driving style rather than the prevalent use of lateral passes He argues the traditional game offers more thrills and that few games are won by laterals while many are lost by them.
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Towa City
Ossie Solem
University of Iowa
Iowa
Will Meet to Talk Over Volley Ball League Here
A Lawrence volleyball league is likely, sponsor Ralph E. Graber says. A meeting for interested parties will be 8 to 10 pm Thursday at the high school. Sponsors or players should contact Mr. Graber.
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Ralph E. Graber
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Veteran Big Ten official laments abuse from coaches
Indianapolis January 14 veteran basketball official Stan Feezle says abuse from coaches ages referees. At 40 he plans to retire after this season citing strain and frustration. He recalls calling 49 fouls in a Wisconsin Purdue game and notes many violations were missed. He defended uniformity and cautioned against rough use of whistles while continuing to work several games before season end.
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Indianapolis
Stan Feezle
Feezle
Omaha Aims for Ascot Gold Cup Glory Abroad
American colt PORT SLANTS is shipped to England to contest the Ascot Gold Cup under owner William Woodward. After recovery from a mid year injury, Omaha faces a tough anti dirt turf match, with trainer doubt over lingering illness. If sound, he hopes to emulate past American success on European soil and later return to stud duties.
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Wolves Attract $25 Bounty In Recent Weeks
Over the past weeks a bounty of 25 dollars per wolf has drawn attention as authorities and hunters report increased sightings and partial removals. Officials emphasize wildlife balance and safety while outlining payout procedures.
Worden and Lyndon Guests Share New Year Gatherings
Worden residents hosted Sunday dinner guests including Mr and Mrs John Cline Stella Deskins of Topeka and Mrs Charles Michael Guy Charles and Dorothy Jean of Lyndon. New Year’s day dinners featured Ted Wacker Betty Jean Gertrude Schott and others from Lawrence Topeka and Baldwin.
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Stella Deskins
Topeka
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Guy Charles
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Will Price
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Howard
Elmer Martin
Caroline Stevens
Harold Martin
Emma McQueen
Lawrence
Opal
Harold Elm
Elmer Ne Mantle
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William Clark
Anna Elwell
Baldwin
Local skating parties mark weekend in Union community
Sunday dinner at Gertrude Schott home and a Monday skating gathering at Frank Eno pond featured numerous residents. Attendees included Earl Shippa Margaret Shipps Donald Francesy uth Fred Charles Breithaup Alfred Lyons Ivan Donal Rappard Opal Harold Elm Dorothy MacNuffer Gilbert LaVerne Gilges Arnold Pauline Oscar Otto Stoebener and others. The Union community plans a meeting Friday evening to discuss local matters. Burial services were held for Mrs. Charles Geiss at Worden Evangelical Church followed by interment in Worden cemetery.
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Earl Shippa
Margaret Shipps
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Bethel
Charles Giesa
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Harold
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Charles
Leland Breithaupt
Alvin Heinon
John Breithaupt
Lawrence
Belleview Visitors Return and Holiday Trips
Mrs. Howard McKinney returned Monday from a week with her parents near Wichita. Clifford Steffen and Delbert Griffin visited Jack Millington in Kansas City. Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Shirck and daughters Virginia and Gladys spent New Year’s Day in Lecompton with their parents.
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