Mountaineer athletes prep for matches with Northwestern and Penn State
The WVU boxing and wrestling teams resume action this week. The wrestlers host Northwestern at Morgantown Friday, then navy Ohio University and Western Reserve follow. Boxers face Penn State at State College Saturday, with future bouts set against Army Navy NYU Carnegie Tech Western Maryland and Bucknell in Morgantown and elsewhere. Jack Dempsey weighs a comeback but cites money and promoter hurdles. he says he lacks incentive and prefers stability with a $700,000 trust fund.
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West Virginia
Northwestern University
Morgantown
Penn State
Northwestern
Mountaineer Grapplers
Navy
Ohio University
Western Reserve
Charleston Hi
Georgia Tech
Penn. State
State College
Mountaineer
Eddie Vacheresse
Army
New York University
Carnegye Tech
Western Maryland
Bucknell
Jack Dempsey
Old John
Tex Rickard
Tunney
Sharkey
Carera
Outdoor natural could revive Dempsey Sharkey sequel
The article notes Madison Square Garden faces box office pain and contemplates a return Dempsey Sharkey bout this year. With 1931 heavyweight plans unsettled Stribling Schmeling to fight for the title in the Midwest, winner to meet Carnera later. Sharkey is sidelined though rated No 1 by the New York Boxing commission Three Dukes. Recovery for Garden backers depends on upheaval and solving issues after Richard's death.
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Madison Square Garden
New York
Schmeling
Midwest
Chicago
Carnera
Sharkey
New York Boxing Commission
Dempsey
Richard
Rickard
Schmeling Arrives in America Promises German Return
Max Schmeling is in the United States and declares that regardless of his bout with Stribling he will return to Germany. Reports say he will be paid $5,000 for a fifteen minute radio appearance. The story notes public interest in radio as a medium.
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Schmeling
Max Schmeling
Max
Stribling
Germany
Stage Fight Tonight At Stotesbury
A Stotesbury Amusement Club card features tonight’s ten round main event between featherweights Johnny Cataline of here and Micky Shannon of Charleston. The undercard includes eight round bout Walter Johnson of Raleigh vs Young Lawrence of Charleston and six round clash Kid Martin of Helen vs Don Ashbury of Huntington. Two four round preliminaries include Johnny Kane of Roanoke vs Pete Leiber of McAlpin and Stanley Kappley of Stotesbury vs Woodrow Mills.
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Stotesbury
Johnny Cataline
Micky Shannon
Charleston
Walter Johnson
Raleigh
Lawrence
Johnson
Kid Martin
Helen
Don Ashbury
Huntington
Johnny Kane
Roanoke
Pete Leiber
McAlpin
Leiber
Kane
Stanley Kappley
Woodrow Mills
Columbia Edges Ohio State In Close 30 29 Game
Columbia Lions overcome a late deficit to beat Ohio State 30 to 29 as Lou Bender sinks a deciding field goal with 15 seconds left. Irvin and Hinchman enable the comeback while Wesley Fesler prevents Bender from scoring until the final sequence.
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New York
Columbia
Ohio State
Lou Bender
Lions
Irvin
Henchman
Wesley Fesler
Bender
Hinchman
Jones
Joop
Fesler
Ohio
Hender
Boxing Bill Ordered Reported in Charleston
The boxing bill was unanimously ordered reported to the house of delegates with a recommendation for passage by the house military affairs committee. Delegate Ross of Kanawha, chair and sponsor, leads to create a state boxing regulation commission.
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Charleston
W. Va
House of Delegates
House
Esterday
Ross
Kanawha
Military Affairs Committee
Davis and Elkins Handle Concord College in 49 30 Victory
Princeton West Virginia Feb 3 Davis and Elkins defeated Concord College 49 to 30 to remain undefeated against West Virginia teams. The Senators led 26 to 4 at halftime and cruised to the win.
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Associated Press
Princeton
W. Va
Davis and Elkins
Concord College
West Virginia
Two Illinois Sports Earn Profit from Football and basketball
The University of Illinois shows profit from two sports, football and basketball, with other programs not turning a gain. Revenue and cost figures accompany the assertion, highlighting the dominance of major programs over other athletic offerings.
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University of Illinois
Speed Kings Enter Races for Harmsworth Trophy
Detroit February 2 The Detroit gold cup committee announced a Harmsworth Trophy challenge featuring Gar Wood and Kaye Don on September 5 and 7 on the Detroit River. Lord Wakefield of Hythe would enter Miss England II, the 98.7 mph world record holder, while Wood pursues faster Miss America craft.
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Associated Press
Detroit
Sir Henry Segrave
Lake Windermere
England
Gar Wood
Wood
Gar Wood Kaye Don
Marion Barbara Carstairs
New Jersey and Midwest Golfers Reach Finals at Miami
Golfers from New Jersey and the Midwest advanced to the finals in the best ball pro tournament at the Opa-Locka course. Jim Dante of Madison and Danny Williams led by 2 and 1 to defeat Ralph Kingsrud and Willie Dow. Jim Noonan of Chicago and John Watson of South Bend eliminated Eddie Williams and Jack Collins 2 and 1 with finals set for 18 holes and $100 prize for the winners.
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Associated Press
Miami
Fla
New Jersey
Middle West
Opa-Locka
Jim Dante
Madison
Danny Williams
Westfield
Xii. J
Ralph Kingsrud
Willie Dow
Fargo
N.C
Jim Noonan
Chicago
John Watson
South Bend
Ind
Eddie Williams
Cleveland
Jack Collins
Dayton
Ohio
Cardinals season box holders get first chance at World Series seats
Holders of season boxes for St. Louis Cardinals home games will have the first opportunity to purchase seats if the club advances to the World Series. The policy prioritizes existing box holders in a potential post season scenario.
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St. Louis Cardinals
Curious tales of basketball officiating legends
Lawrence Kansas February 3 stories recount odd officiating in early basketball. Coach George Cooper of Colorado Teachers is ejected for alleged malice in a player's eyes. Page showcases a dramatic tip‑off by climbing an opponent, while others recount trips, fouls, and playful banter from various players and coaches across eras.
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Associated Press
Lawrence
kKas
George Cooper
Colorado
Greenley
Butte
Cooper
Kansas City Athletic Club
Pat
University of Chicago
Lewis Institute
Page
Strong Teams Carry League In International Baseball
Clubs that draw the bulk of attendance will bear the financial burden as the International League shifts to a per customer financing plan starting with the 1931 season. Presidents and directors met at the Hotel Commodore to approve the change after years of equal sharing. Clarence Rowland, new Reading franchise owner, joined the board to replace Ernest Poole as director.
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Associated Press
New York
International Baseball League
Commodore
International League
Clarence Rowland
Reading, Pa
Ernest J. Poole
Cowboy Ed Anderson Wins At Pittsburgh
Cowboy Eddy Anderson of Wyoming defeated Eddy Brannon of Pittsburgh in ten rounds. Pittsburgh’s Jimmy Belmont stopped Sylvan Bass in two rounds. India Tiger Joe West of Charleroi earned a first round knockout over Chip Freeman of Salamanca. Joey Spiegal of Uniontown won a decision over Larry Kaufmann of McKeesport.
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Associated Press
Pittsburgh
Eddy Anderson
Wyoming
Eddy Brannon
Uniontown
Larry Kaufmann
McKeesport
North Western Captain Bert Reil Forces 45 Minute Intermission
Bert Reil the North Western captain shattered the basket with a long shot at the half causing a 45 minute intermission. Officials inspected the goal before play resumed and the game continued with spectators returning to their seats.
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Bert Reil
Northwestern
Mile of the Century Looms in Wanamaker Mile at Madison Square Garden
New York Feb 3 Three top milers Leo Lermond Ray Conger and Paul Martin clash with Johnny McHugh in the Rodman Wanamaker mile at Millrose A A A games February 7 in Madison Square Garden. Conger Lermond and Martin bring contrasting styles as contenders for Olympic hopes with rivals Sivak and Venzke in support.
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Associated Press
New York
Johnny McHugh
Madison Square Garden
Ladies and Gentlemen
Lane One
Ray Conger
America
Millrose A. A. Games
Ilinois A. C
Paul Martin
Conger
Leo
Martin
Lloyd Hahn
Otto Peltzer
Joe Sivak
Butler University
Gene Venzke
Newark
Dr. Martin
Los Angeles
Ray Coler
Illinois A. C. Star
Leo Lermond
Boston
Pat Martin
College Basketball Scores From Yesterday
Muskingum 32, Western Reserve 38, Ohio State 29, Columbia 30, Davis & Elkins 49, Concord 30. Elon North Carolina 31, St Johns 35, Iowa 14, Minnesota 36, Nebraska 32, Butler 14.
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Western Reserve
Ohio State
Columbia
Davis & Elkins
Concord
Elon
N. C
St. Johns
Iowa
Minnesota
Nebraska
Butler
King Tut Wins Quick Victory Over Billy Petrolle
In St Paul Minnesota on February 3 King Tut from Minneapolis stunned Billy Petrolle with a rapid knockout 24 seconds after the bell. Petrolle, once a conqueror of McLarnin and Canzoneri, failed to land any punch as Tut’s whirlwind attack delivered a decisive right to the chin.
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Associated Press
St. Paul
Minn
Billy Petrolle
Jimmy McLarnin
Tony Canzoneri
Waterloo
King ‘Tut
Minneapolis
Petrolle
Tut
Nevada Bans Non Round Boxing Contests
The state of Nevada permits no round boxing contests, prohibiting matches with fixed round formats and enforcing single continuous bouts under state athletic rules.
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State of
Nevada
Intra-Mural Games Spark Title Contests Across Leagues
After a week off the intramural basketball season resumed with close games. Illinois-Perdue edged Illinois 20 to 17 led by Grissenger 8 and Neff 6, while Mahler added 4 for the losers. Northwestern beat Indiana 25 to 14, Heberlin scoring 15 for the victors to extend their streak to five. Virginia defeated California 24 to 6 in the Little Six, and W. and L surprised West Virginia 27 to 22 with Scarbro 12 and Mills 14 leading the scoring.
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Ilinois
Northwestern
Heberlin
Virginia
Kentucky
California
West Virginia
Roberts
Biggs
Wilkes
Scarbro
French
Purdue
Wiley
Little
Kitts
Riddick Wiges
Amat
Shockley
Burkett- Davis
Michae
California Moon
W&l
Mills- Scarbro
Cooper- Clark
Cc Hall
Kent
Gwynn- Wetherington
Smit
Hawley
Central League Plans To Try Another Year
The Central League will continue for another year with four member clubs Erie Pennsylvania Fort Wayne Indiana Canton and Dayton Ohio. Officials aim to fill the vacant Springfield Ohio and Richmond Indiana franchises within two weeks. Muncie Indiana and Akron Ohio are under consideration.
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Central Baseball League
Erie
Fort Wayne
Ind
Canton
Dayton
Ohio
Springfield
Richmond
Muncie
Akron
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