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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1936

Page

9

Landis Decision on Feller Case Splits Baseball Vision

Bob Feller remains Cleveland property as Judge Landis rules him a 7500 dollar rookie rather than a free agent. Public reaction centers on whether major owners planned to pay up to 100000 for his contract while Feller and his father return to farm life and school. Cyril Slapnicka smiles, claiming truth over rumors as fellows in Cleveland celebrate.

Associated Press New York Easy Street Bob Feller Cleveand Tepee Kenesaw M. Landis Cleveland Cyril Slapnicka Leveland Club Bill Evans Down Feller Farmer Feller Slapnicka Cyrilapnicka Steve O'Neill Steve Oe Felleran Eddie Collins Boston Red Sox Eddie Cme Jacob Ruppert Yankees Detroit Haller Bob van Meter Kenesaw Mountain Landis Judge Landis Des Moines Demons Keyser W. H. Feller

Blue Eaglets Triumph Over Mark Twain 89 19

The Central Blue Eaglets opened their cage schedule with an 89 19 victory over Mark Twain Juniors. Beckley sparked a 19 2 halftime lead and Thurman led scoring with 18 points while Bakalis added 11 and Barone 8. Miller and Luttrell were standout for the locals as Adamos facilitated several baskets.

Central Blue Eaglets Mark Twain Eaglets Beckley Fred Hart Miller Luttrell Thurman Iilemen Bakalis Kent Barone Little Moose Adamos Stotesbury F Stump F Thompson Cc Edwards G Gillespie Beckley Ahall Corey Lewis Hall Legg Smith Moorefield Berman Cook F. Gillespie Blankenbeckler Widick Grose Brutefield Hunt

Two Record Drawn by Wind on Chicago Track

Jesse Owens missed a 10.2 second 100 meters when the Chicago track was too short by three fifths of an inch. The wind and rain affected outdoor marks and money events like the Derby and Preakness also drew attention.

Associated Press New York Jesse Owens Chicago Jesse Santa Anita

Leehmans Tops Pros in Yardage in Pro Football Debut

Tuffy Leemans, hailed as the Joe DiMaggio of the pro league, led the national circuit in rushing with 830 yards and emerged as a standout rookie. He notes pros cash in more yet contend college rivals are tougher to deceive and that professional blocking is stronger, though teamwork and will to win match college levels. He previously played three years at George Washington University and rose to prominence after college stars vs pros games last fall.

Associated Press Washington Tuffy Leemans Joe DiMaggio Leemans Gian George Washington University College All Stars Tuffy Collegians

Violets Face a Rebuilt NYU Basketball Team

A year after NYU hoped for Berlin Olympic glory the team is rebuilt with only two holdovers from 1935 36. Coach Howard Cann relies on speed and man to man defense with new guards and reserves vying for minutes while Long Island University led by Clair Bee and veterans Norton Kramer and Bender challenges strong opposition as Cotton harvest timing affects Texas A&M officials.

New York University Berlin Howard Cann Cann Willie Rubenstein Leonard Maidman Irving (King Kong) Klein Irving Terjesen Irwin Witty Dan Dowd Dave Littlefield Violets Blackbirds Long Island University Long Island Atlantic Seaboard Clair Bee New Jersey Art Hillhouse Myron Lewitch Greater New York

Machado Paces State Jockeys at Charles Town Meet

Charles Town rider Lou Machado led the meet by winning four races including Buck Langhorne in the Wetzel feature. He rode Stickemup for the second and Cautious Bo for the third as the meet moved toward a close with Machado on 15 winners, four ahead of Johnny Shanks.

Associated Press Charles Town Lou Machado Machado Kenneth N. Gilpin Buck Langhorne Peteelad Johnny Shanks

Hoppe Beats Layton In World Three Cushion Bout

Chicago champion Willie Hoppe of New York trounced John Layton of Sedalia Mo 50 to 33 in 47 innings last night to seize key momentum in the world three cushion billiards championship Layton suffered his third defeat in five matches as Hoppe surged ahead in the race.

Associated Press Chicago Willie Hoppe New York Johnny Layton Sedalia Layton

Endearing hunter keeps four bird dogs near LSU dorm

Baton Rouge marquee figure Gaynell Tinsley, LSU’s all America end, keeps four bird dogs in a small house near his dormitory window. The note adds he’s a great hunter and likes reminders of it.

Associated Press Baton Rouge Gaynell Tinsley Louisiana State

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