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Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1935

Page

9

Hand Wrestling Of Olympics Is Yankee Problem

Lincoln Neb April 19 With Olympic rules banning leg hooks and instant falls American wrestlers emphasize upper body technique while foreign competitors rely on holds using their legs The shift in rules alters styles and demands broader conditioning and safety considerations per Dr R G Clapp director at University of Nebraska and secretary of the American Olympic wrestling committee

Associated Press Lincoln Neb United States R. G. Clapp University of Nebraska Clapp

Yale Coach Kiphuth Builds Broad Training Program

Robert J. Kiphuth Yale swimming coach bases his system on general body building and corrective physical education. Over 11 years Yale swimming teams have won 138 dual meets without a setback, evidencing the plan’s soundness. He joined Yale health as a physical education specialist before taking the coaching role in 1917.

Kiphuth Yale Intercollegiate Swimming Association Chicago Adolph Kiefer Robert J. Kiphuth Yale University Yale Department of Health

That tired feeling gone

Mrs. Carl Burgan of Baxter Kentucky reports relief from stomach trouble sleeplessness nervousness and fatigue after using Scalf's Indian River Tonic. She describes burning stomach fullness shortness of breath restlessness at night and painful ankles ending in improved health after trying the tonic sold by Scalf Medicine Co Peony LaFollette Tennessee price one dollar per bottle Adv.

Carl Burgan Baxter, Ky Scalf

Baer Brothers Exhibition Of Boxing In Kalamazoo

Kalamazoo hosted 3,000 boxing fans as Chuck Woods of Detroit defeated Lou Vine of Chicago in a 10 round bout. Max and Buddy Baer staged four rounds of clowning exhibition with Battling J. D. of Kalamazoo, while Buddy Baer, 246 pounds, beat Eddie Anderson of Detroit in four rounds.

Kalamazoo Chuck Woods Detroit Baer Brothers Max Buddy Woods Lou Vine Chicago Baer J. D Erie Eddie Anderson

Library marks Kazan University 130th anniversary

The Kazan University library in the Soviet Union celebrates its 130th year. It is among the largest libraries in the country and houses the first book printed in Arabic.

Associates Press Kazan Library of Kazan University Soviet Union

Marathon Race This Afternoon in Boston's 38th Run

Boston April 19 212 entries for the 38th Boston Athletic Association marathon from Hopkinton to Back Bay. Favorites include Johnny Kelley Clarence Delmar Paul Debruyn Jimmy Henigan Bill Kennedy Leslie Pawson and past winner Kelley seeks glory while a second tier of veterans also competes for victory.

Associated Press Boston Mass Boston A. A Hopkinton Back Bay Dave Komonen Sudbury, Ont Mine Carpenter Arlington Johnny Kelley Kelley Clarence Delmar Paul Debruyn New York Jimmy Henigan Bill Kennedy Leslie Pawson Pawtucket R. L Alex Burnside Toronto Bill McMahon Worcester Baltimore Paul Dennis Earle Collins Medford Dick Wilding Mt. Dennis Ont Karl Koski Russell George Syracuse

Wrestler Climbs Peak Despite Big Blizzard

John Eareckson of Baltimore endured a night on Pike's Peak at 14,000 feet as a fierce mountain blizzard raged. The former National AAU 135 pound champion credited six months of training for saving his life while his party of 12 was forced back during their return from the AAU wrestling meet in Oklahoma City.

Associated Press Colorado Springs John Eareckson Baltimore Pike’s Peak Fareckson Eareckson Pike's Peak Oklahoma City

Congressmen Still Employ Relatives

Washington April 19 records show that at least one relative was on the payroll for every twelve representatives last month. Representative Johnson of West Virginia and Mary M. Johnson are named among those employing relatives, with amounts like 211.11 noted in the payroll disclosure.

Associated Press Washington, D. C House Congress Representative Johnson D-Wva Mary M. Johnson

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