Babe Ruth Salary Stand Sparks Varied Baseball Reactions
New York March 8. Babe Ruth’s retirement threat over a $50,000 Yankees contract draws split views from observers. Neal O’Hara argues Ruth’s value justifies top pay, while Ed Pollock backs the figure amid tough times. Others urge caution, noting Ruth’s earlier earnings and market conditions.
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U. S. Net Stars Swamp Britons in Tennis Sweep
The United States swept a British touring team 4 singles and 2 doubles, with Sidney Wood Jr Frank Shields Manuel Alonso and Gregory leading straight-set wins on the Brooklyn indoor courts. Shields and Alonso lost the doubles first set but won the match. Wood defeated R K Tinkler 6-4 6-3 6-4.
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Grimm Weighs Cubs Roster Cuts Before Opening Day
Avallon Cal March 8 Manager Charlie Grimm of the Chicago Cubs considers trimming players before the Thursday departure from Santa Catalina Island. Harry Taylor and Stanley Hack likely start in Los Angeles with up to three pitchers also joining. Roy Henshaw Yerkes and Beryl Richmond compete for spots among the left handers.
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MITT TOURNEY AT ORLEANS FRIDAY
The new Southeastern conference holds its first boxing tournament Friday and Saturday at Municipal Auditorium New Orleans with five universities represented. Defending champions Dayless Hill Tulane heavyweight and Chandler Page Mississippi State middleweight will headline a field including LSU Georgia and Alabama.
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LSU Boxing Team Fights On After Tulane Loss
Louisiana State University boxers prep for the Southeastern Conference tourney in New Orleans after a Tulane defeat. Captain Francis Brink steers training as the team aims for three fights per man and finals qualification. Key welterweight Luna seeks a successor from five contenders: Fernando Gonzales Manuel Gonzales Paul Landry Lawrence Babin and Arthur Huey.
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Letterman
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Arthur Huey
Boxing results from Seattle Portland and St Paul bouts
United Press reports bouts in Seattle Portland and St Paul with several decisions knockouts and draws. Winners include Henry Woods Ya kuma over Baby Sal Sorio Al Lewis over Bobby LaSalle Abie Israel over Whitey Neal Charley Retzlaff outpointing Tom Heeney Harry Dubinsky defeating Young Firpo Neddie Burl stopping Benny Victor and Jimmy Mack stopping Routier Parra.
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Dempsey to Decide June Heavyweight Bout Site
New York March 8 UPI The heavyweight title fight between Max Schmeling and Max Baer will be set for June. Jack Dempsey arrives in New York and must announce by Friday whether the bout will be staged in New York or Chicago. Training camps and fighter conditioning plans hinge on the decision.
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Simmons Arrives and White Sox Complete Lineup
PASADENA California March 8 Al Simmons the most discussed member of the Chicago White Sox has arrived and is working Manager Lew Fonseca's lineup is complete Simmons will play left field Haas centers field and either Swanson Funk or Kress in right Fonseca at first Hayes at second Appling at short and Dykes at third base.
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Lind Bought From Pelicans By Knoxville Smokies
Edgar Allen secretary of the Knoxville baseball club announced that the Smokies purchased Carl Lind an infielder from the New Orleans Pelicans Lind will play second base for Knoxville in the upcoming season.
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Favorites win at Belle Aire in opening round
In Belle Aire Florida on March 8 the opening round of the Belle Aire women's golf championship saw top seed Mrs. O S Hill of Kansas City beat Mrs. H B Stetson of Philadelphia 6 and 4 after a 42 to 46 morning duel. Diana Fishwick led the field with 39 at the turn, while D Dix Perkins of England out early.
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Detroit
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Interstate A. A. U. Boxing Tourney Planned in March
Plans were laid for an interstate A. A. U. boxing tournament with teams from New York Massachusetts Rhode Island and possibly southern states to be held in Madison Square Garden March 22.
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Favorites Fall by Wayside in Cage Tourney
Two 1960s national basketball title contenders drop in the A A U nationals third round as Schuessler Athletic Club faces Southern Kansas Stage Lines for a quarter final berth in Kansas City. Brown Paper Mill and Dakota Wesleyan exit. Wichita Henrys still favored to reach semis with Gridley Motors awaiting. Tulsa Diamond Oilers loom with two previous seasonal wins over Kansans and face Johnson Floor or Phillips University Kansas City Life survivor.
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Buckley asks boxing board for fair break in Rosenbloom title bout
New York promoter John Buckley appeals to the boxing commission to curb rabbit punches and open-glove hits for Adolph Heusser facing Maxie Rosenbloom in the light heavy title fight Friday night. He warns against penalties that would affect all champions and highlights famed illegalities in the sport.
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United Press
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Plans completed for island girls district basketball meet
Sicily Island March 8 plans finalize for the second annual girls district tournament with 15 teams. Preliminaries start Friday at 1 pm featuring Ferriday versus Manifest, Newellton versus Ogden, Central versus Mt Island, Waterproof versus Vidalia, Mangham bye, Wisner versus Block. Semis at 10 am Saturday. strong teams expected. admission reduced due to economic conditions.
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McKechnie Urges Pruett and Urbanski to Stay in Camp
Boston Braves manager Bill McKechnie urged Hubert Pruett to spend the season tending his St. Louis patients and told Bill Urbanski to remain in his Perth Amboy barber shop. He worries only Urbanski's unexplained absence after a contract increase was mailed in December.
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Yannigans Aim to Beat Buccaneer Regulars in Prado Toss
Paso Robles Cal March 8 The Yannigans Pittsburgh Pirates hopefuls will start Heine Meine and Ray Kremer in a Wednesday practice game against the regulars who won 3 2 on Tuesday. Bill Brubaker’s strong hitting over the past two days has nearly guaranteed the youngster NL action this season according to manager George Gibson.
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Biggest daily double struck at Hialeah racetrack
An unidentified bettor turned $2 into $1,150.20 at Hialeah race track in Miami Florida on Tuesday by selecting Aunt Maria in the first race and Traffic Judge in the third.
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City Boxing Trials Fueled by Barter Goods Plea
In New York on March 8 500 men and boys swapped canned goods and items for seats to the Golden Gloves semi finals at St Nicholas rink. The crowd traded such items as fish meat clothing and tools valued around 50 cents or more for admission while proceeds funded the unemployed. A carpenter predicted more trades would follow to cover food and rent.
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Westling Beats Nichols in World Light-Heavyweight Bout
In Dallas Frank Wolff of Cincinnati defeated Hugh Nichols of Mexia Texas in a match billed as the light heavyweight world championship. The card featured Mephisto Germany vs Paddy Mack and others in bouts across Boston Brockton New York and Chicago with several throws and a decision by Ed Lewis.
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Washington Senators Train in Fly and Grounder Drills
Washington Senators opened practice with fly and grounder work in Biloxi Mississippi. Manager Joe Cronin uses stop watch timing to sharpen fielding and timing as pitchers Walter Stewart Jack Russell and Lefty Whitehill pace the hitters during early sessions.
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Georgia U Hurling Star Signs With Newark Club
Spur geon Chandler former University of Georgia hurling star signed with the Newark club of the International League. His contract was mailed as he prepared to leave for Clearwater Florida to begin training after finalizing the deal.
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O Rourke groomed to fill shoes of Jimmy Hitchcock
Atlanta March 8 A young Irishman Dennis O Rourke may be Auburn s Jimmy Hitchcock of next fall. Coach Chet Wynne trains the freshman for first team duty and possible punter while Allan Rogers competes for left halfback.
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Illinois Senate considers boxing and wrestling weight limit bill
Springfield Illinois March 8 A bill to protect boxers and wrestlers is before the Illinois senate Wednesday following Ernie Schaaf’s death after a New York bout with Primo Carnera The measure would bar boxing sparring or wrestling matches where contestants differ by more than ten pounds.
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Ray Blades Named Columbus Manager
Columbus officials announce Ray Blades, outfielder from last season with the St. Louis Nationals, will manage the Red Birds of the American Association next season. Blades will mostly manage and play only in emergencies, after being sent from the Cardinals.
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Right Side of Ole Miss Line Worries Coach
Ole Miss coach Ed Walker targets a stronger right side of the line and a capable punter as spring practice nears. With graduation losses at tackle and guard and Swayze’s left end spot open, Walker plans to emphasize fundamentals and the Warner system while evaluating backfield recruits Rogers Bartling Moss and others for speed and depth.
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Hagen Plans To Retire In 1934
Chicago dispatch reports Walter Hagen plans to retire from all active competition after his 1933 golf engagements. The famed showman aims to defend major titles in America and Britain then retire to design golf clubs, while remaining a top attraction for galleries. He has earned around 2000 this season and is 40, with growing club-manufacturing obligations.
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Fair Grounds to Resume Racing This Saturday
New Orleans March 8 racing circles expect the Fair Grounds track to resume racing on Saturday after a Monday closure due to the national banking situation. An official announcement on future racing plans was anticipated for Wednesday.
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Nebo Beats Terry In Palm Beach Title Bout
Pete Nebo age 140 of Key West won a decision over Lou Terry age 141 of St. Louis in the main event of the weekly boxing program in West Palm Beach. Nebo dominated with a strong jab and counter punches to gain the victory.
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