Old Hill Top Track Opens Fall Season
Pimlico held a 12 day meeting with 10000 spectators as Green Cheese ridden by Rigan McKinney won the Manly Memorial steeplechase in 4 48 over 2 1 2 miles defeating Prowler and Beelzebub. Balko also won the flat feature in 1 11 1 5. Latonia charity day saw Jimmy Moran win the handicap in 1 42 4 5 with Den Leen second.
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Associated Press
New York
N. Y
John Hay Whitney
Pimlico
Green Cheese
Belmont Park
Joseph E. Widener
Prowler
Stephen
Laddie) Sanford
Dark Magne
E. R. Bradley
Beelzebub
Rigan McKinney
Millionnaire
Beezlebub
McKinney
Whitney
Charles Amory
Balko
Omar Khayyam
J. W. Y. Martin
W. R. Coe
Black Majesty
Latonia
Mose Goldblatt
Jimmy Moran
R. W. Collin
den Leen
Ridgeview
Duggan to referee big armory wrestling card
Matchmaker Ross Leader announces James Jimmie Duggan of Charleston will supervise as third man for tomorrow night’s two hour two falls mat bill at the armory. Main event features Harvey Kruskoop and Joe Hube, with Roy Welch defending the middleweight title against Tarzan Cantwell. Ray Richards of Nebraska faces Karl Davis of Columbus in the semi final. Tickets available in advance from Idle Hour and Black Knight parlors. Matches begin at 8 15 PM.
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Ross Leader
James
Jimmie” Duggan
Charleston
Armory
Hardy Kruskoop
Ohio State University
Joe Hube
Cleveland
Ohio
King Side
Idle Hour
Black Knight
Rabbit Feet Credited With Dartmouth Tie
Dartmouth and Yale played to a 33 33 tie as all starters carried rabbit feet into the game. Captain Stan Yudicky massaged one on the bench, and the lucky tokens were provided by George Gitsis, an admirer from the Indians' hometown.
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Associated Press
Hanover
N. H
Dartmouth
Yale
Stan Yudicky
George Gitsis
Beckley Be Prepared for Charleston Trip With Veteran Squad
Coach Van Meter plans a Friday departure for the Flying Eagles to Charleston aiming to gain rest and advantage. Past travels harmed Beckley’s chances, while a rested team could boost gate money. rumors place Beta Leeber joining Woodrow Wilson High School, adding power to Beckley’s backfield for next season.
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van Meter
Flying Eagle
Charleston
Woodrow Wilson School
Beckley
Dame
Kanawha Falls
Beckley Grid
Leeber
Leeber shines against Mount Hope in 40 to 0 defeat
The report highlights Leeber’s strong runs despite Mark Twain’s 40 to 0 loss to Mount Hope. He repeatedly pierced the line for gains over 10 yards, seen as a potential star with only one season of experience. His exact class and move to Beckley affect his availability this season.
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Leeber
Mount Hope
Mark Twain
Cerain
Beckley
Stotesbury
Kruskamp to Appear With Flying Eagles Tomorrow Night
Hardy Kruskamp will perform at the armory in the main event of a wrestling show tomorrow night. He will also workout with the Flying Eagles on Woodrow Wilson field tomorrow afternoon, per a telegram from Ross Leader of Charleston, promoter.
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Kruskamp
Flying Eagles
Beckley
Hardy Kruskamp
Armory
Woodrow Wilson Athletic Field
Ross Leader
Charleston
Cuban Wins Fight With New Yorker
Cuban lightweight Kid Choco outpointed Lew Feldman in a ten round tuneup. Feldman bled in the later rounds as Choco regained distance sense. Other bouts in various cities featured Maxie Rosenbloom, Paul Pirrone, Babe Triscaro, Sammy Dorfman, and multiple decision and knockout outcomes across Cleveland Pittsburgh Wheeling and Baltimore venues.
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Associated Press
New York
Kid Chocolate
Lew Feldman
Tony Canzoneri
Feldman
Chocolate
Baby Joe Gans
San Francisco
Mike Sarko
Gans
Sarko
Cleveland
Paul Pirrone
Harry Dillon
Canada
Dillon
Pirrone
Babe Triscaro
Johnny Edwards
Huntington
W. Va
Triscaro
Edwards
Pittsburgh
Sammy Dorfman
Ray Collins
Erie
Motor Square Garden
Frankie Wallace
Mose Butch
Sid Silas
Eddie Brannon
Marshall Kicks On Stansbury Attitude
Petitions circulated at Marshall College campus seek to cut athletic relations with West Virginia University over comments by WVU athletics director Harry A. Stansbury. The schools play in baseball and basketball but not football contests. The drive demands severing ties unless Stansbury retracts his statements.
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Associated Press
Huntington
W. Va
Marshall College
West Virginia University
Harry A. Stansbury
University
Marshall
Stansbury
Horton Smith Signs For Teaching Place
Horton Smith the Joplin Ghost of golf has signed as professional of the Oak Park country club. He will restrict his competition to summer tournaments of 1932 and devote most time to teaching. The contract starts April 1. A portable X ray outfit for home patient exams was invented, powered by jacking a car wheel.
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Tee Associated Press
Chicago
Horton Smith
Joplin
Oak Park Country Club
Smith
Phelan Brings Notre Dame System to Washington Football
Former Purdue coach Jimmy Phelan adopts the Notre Dame football system at the University of Washington. He outlines a winning double pass derived from the classic Notre Dame box formation in the ninth article of a series by top coaches.
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Jimmy Phelan
Purdue
Notre Dame
University of Washington
Phelan
Washington coach describes Notre Dame style offense
Head coach Jimmy Phelan details Washington football tactics inspired by Rockne Notre Dame, outlining formations from the old T to a balanced line and squash box. He cites spin attacks, backfield deception, and a notable double pass play with players Wentworth Oberg Patrick and Hufford in the running game.
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Jimmy Phelan
University of Washington
Seattle
Rockne
Notre Dame
Wentworth
Oberg
Patrick
Marsh
Hufford
Palmer
Lappenbusch
Schwegler
Holmes
Yale Shifts Booth to Halfback Under Friedman Guidance
Albie Booth at Yale moves from quarterback to halfback as he learns passing and blocking under Benny Friedman and Bucky O Conner. Friedman chose Dad Parker to back up Booth, noting Booth improved 50 percent as a passer. Harvard games loom in November as Booth eyes opportunities through the air.
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Albie Booth
Yale
Little Boy Blue
Benny Friedman
Michigan
Bucky O'Conner
Notre Dame
Booth
Eli
Albie
Friedman
Dad Parker
Mal Stevens
Harvard
Barry Wood
Arty
Wood
Watson
Ottawa
Philadelphia
Debate Rages Over Simmons and Grove Value for Athletics
Baseball discussions revisit whether Al Simmons or Lefty Grove gave the Oakland Athletics the most help in 1931. Simmons hit .390 in 128 games while Grove posted 31 wins against 4 losses, with managers split on the era’s MVP choice. Only Mack favored Grove in a dissenting note, reflecting enduring pitcher outfielder praise.
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al Simmons
Lefty Grove
Athletics
Simmons
Cochrane
Grove
Mr. Mack
Harry Aloysius
Walter Johnson
Paul Jones Wins Wrestling Match in 24 Minute Finish
Paul Jones, 204 of Houston Texas defeated Babe Caddock 186 of New York with a body scissors pin in 24 minutes 12 seconds in the feature bout of last night's card in Wilmington Delaware Floyd Marshall of California defeated Adolfo Marchinio in a separate match
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Associated Press
Wilmington
Del
Paul Jones
Houston
Texas
Babe Caddock
New York
Floyd Marshall
California
Adolfo Marchinio
New
German Inventor Creates Glass Wallpaper That Lasts
A German inventor has developed wallpaper made from glass that is fadeless washable and highly durable. The new material promises long wear and easy cleaning for interior walls.
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