A A U Delays Decision on Olympic Issue at Convention
The Amateur Athletic Union adjourned after a five hour floor fight over whether to boycott the 1936 Berlin Games. A split vote set tomorrow’s session to decide if the A A U will oppose participation under Nazi Germany while seeking to preserve Olympic ideals and warn against German discrimination.
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Louis di Benedetto
New Orleans
International Olympic Committee
Germany
Patrick J. Walsh
Metropolitan Association
Roscoe Torrance
Pacific Northwest
Gustavus T. Kirby
Charles L. Ornstein
Kirby
Ornstein
West Virginia Wrestling and Basketball Hopes Rise in West Virginia
In West Virginia athletic news, 40 wrestlers report for WVU under coach Albert Gwynne as interest in the sport rebounds. Veteran wrestlers Sites Hess Glass Londos Connaway lead, with plans for a meet against Illinois. Marshall College shows 11 candidates under Cam Henderson, while Wesleyan and Buckhannon prepare squads with rotation and rest in mind. Cameron’s Thomas Ross stands tall for early ball tapping.
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Earl Wellman
Debe Ross
Wesleyan
Buckhannon
Cebe
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Cameron
Three Ineligible For Charity Till Charleston Charity Game
North-South scholastic charity football officials drop three northern leaders for ineligibility. Morgantown halfback Ellis, Clarksburg Victory halfback Polach, and West Union guard Truitt are ruled ineligible. two are juniors. Only seniors may compete per the state high school athletic association board of appeals. Balloting continues with few changes. the game is set for New Year’s Day.
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Clarksburg Victory
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Huskies Defeat Trojan Gridmen By Close Score
Washington outlasted Southern California 6 to 2 as Byron Haines scored the lone Huskies touchdown and added a safety for USC. Haines, aided by Cain and Nowegroski, intercepted a Trojan pass in the final period as USC pressured with five drives deep in Husky territory.
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Football results from early college games
South U. of Miami defeated Oglethorpe 21 to 13 while Florida beat South Carolina 22 to 0. West Kentucky edged Centre 13 to 7 and Mississippi Teachers topped Union 12 to 6. Texas Tech won 7 to 0 over Oklahoma City US Far West. TCU beat Santa Clara 10 to 6. Washington and Southern California were 6 to 2 in a defensive clash. College of Pacific defeated San Diego State 19 to 7. Maryland beat Western Maryland 22 to 7. Geneva lost to Newberry 19 to 0. Southern Methodist defeated Texas A land M. D. Washington 6. Southern Cali and Texas Christian 10, Santa Clara.
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Champions Tie In Golf for Orlando Open Victory
Bobby Cruickshank of Richmond tied the PGA champion Johnny Revolta for the Orlando open title with 280 over 72 holes in heavy crowds. Revolta, now pro at the Miami Biltmore, finished with 280 as Paul Runyan and Laffoon also shot 280s. Horton Smith Zell Eaton Willie MacFarland led 266 and other money winners included Cooper Cox and Mencia.
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Willie MacFarland
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College basketball scores and historic figures mix in fragmented roundup
A garbled historical score list shows college games with teams like Janes Milliken Notre Dame De Paul and Augustana plus others such as Minnesota S.D. Mankato and Sioux Falls College. Interleaved sentences reference Alexander the Great Mahmud Ghazni Genghis Khan Nadir Shah and Atmad Shah passing through Kabul, Afghanistan.
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Horton Smith storms back in 36 hole burst at 139
Finals saw Horton Smith lift a 36 hole score to 139 three under par as he pierced the money winners circle amid Willi e Mac Farland par parade of sixteen and seventeen. Aberdeen Scot failed to drop birdies while Carl Dann Jr of Orlando stood as low amateur with 294.
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Willie MacFarland
Aberdeen
Feats Of Backs Feature Games Feats Of Backs Feature Games
The Galloping Mustangs of Southern Methodist concluded their season with a 24 to 0 win over Texas A and M marking their 12th straight victory. Maryland’s Bill Guckeyson starred for the Terrapins with a pass touchdown, an interception return for 40 yards, and key field goal setup.
Guckeyson Heroics Clinch Maryland Victory Over Western Maryland
Maryland's Plunging backfield star Bill Guckeyson led a fourth quarter rally to overcome Western Maryland 22 to 6 and claim the state championship. Inclement weather reduced attendance to about 8,000, with proceeds supporting Western Maryland's field house project. The Terrapins relied on strong reserves to turn a 7-6 deficit into a decisive win.
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Celtics Caners To Visit State In Huntington Match
Huntington W Va Dec 7 The New York Celtics world champions will play a picked all star team on Monday night December 16. A coaches and players clinic is planned for the afternoon to demonstrate changes in attack and defense under the new three second rule. This will be the Celtics sixth straight Huntington appearance.
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Oak Hill Team Rates Highest in Southern West Virginia
The Oak Hill football team, finishing four wins, one loss and one tie, is rated the best among 11 teams in the Southern West Virginia conference. The meeting at Dresy Welch, W. Va., placed Matlons High School second and ranked Hinton, Gary, Beckley, Welch, Beaver of Blusford, Privtan, Mount Hope, Big Creek at War, and Northfork in order. Logan and Williamson were not placed for membership. Diana Barrymore, 14, daughter of John Barrymore and Michael Strange, will perform in a Christmas drama at her school in Norwalk, Connecticut.
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Sou. Methodist Meets Stanford New Year's Day
Southern Methodist defeats Texas A and M 24 to 0 to capture SWC title and set up a Rose Bowl showdown with Stanford on New Year’s Day. Star back Robert Wilson opened scoring with a 60 yard run, Maurice Orr added a field goal, and Turner plus Pass reception sealed the win amid foul weather.
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Aggie ball carriers celebrate after gainless play ready for Rose Bowl
A subdued moment turns into a joyful scene as the Aggie players depart the field. The Mus tangs, noted for their cheerful break, clasp hands and pat backs, signaling excitement for California's Rose Bowl.
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Banquet Closes Bull Dog Season
The Marsh Fork high school Bull Dogs held their annual season ending banquet Friday night with about 50 attendees including players, coaches, parents and fans. Coaches and captains were thanked as monograms were awarded to co-captains Bethel Green and Donnie Williams and others. Seven University of Oklahoma law students, all Democrats, hold state legislative seats and will return next January.
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Huntington to Host Golden Gloves Tourney opener
Huntington plans a regional Golden Gloves boxing tournament to begin January 20. Winners in eight classes will advance to Chicago Tribune national tourney on February 24 25 26 with all expenses paid. The event welcomes state boxers and amateurs from eastern Kentucky southern Ohio and parts of Virginia. Entry deadlines not yet set.
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