A A U faces election as Berlin games loom
At the Gulf Amateur Athletic Association headed by Beck Rafferty the A A U convention opens in Houston with Brundage not seeking re election. Mahoney Walsh clash over leadership while Eleanor Holm Jarratt’s status delays in Berlin discussions.
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Patrick J. Walsh
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Mahoney
Walsh
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Eleanor Holm Jarratt
Berlin
Charlotte Epstein
Alamo Downs Prepares For Winter Race Meeting
Mud and paint cover the scene as carpenters glaziers and stablemen gear up at Alamo Downs for its winter race meeting. Boss Raymond Ralph Russell earmarks a 20000 dollar outlay for grandstand work windbreaks and a new workout track as Joe Barr and mutuels staff ready for 86 days of racing amid tense jockey and horseman tensions. Sergeant Dave Sachary dies of a heart attack drawing tributes from army athletics figures and former rivals.
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the Light
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Army
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Gene Seng
Aative Competiion
World Chess Checkers Champs Draw In World Championship Match
West Palm Beach spectators watched as Toledo Ohio player Long and Nashville Tennessee competitor Henry drew two of their 40 game world checker championship match. They contest for 800 dollars plus the title. Opening games posted on a scoreboard outside the hotel and players scheduled four games today with up to ten more if tied.
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Steers Seek Coast Rival For December Opponent
Austin reports the Texas Longhorns seek a coast rival for the December date on their 1937 schedule. Negotiations with Southern California and UCLA have not concluded. The lineup lists Texas Tech September 26 and other games through November 25 against Arkansas and Texas A&M, with a home-and-home aim for future matchups.
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Dallas
Baylor
Waco
Rice
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Cnies
Oklahoms
Use-ace Out Of Big Game
Southern California senior quarterback Davie Davis limped from practice with an ankle injury six days before the showdown with Notre Dame. Davis twisted his foot in a scrimmage and is replaced by Nick Bapns in the backfield as the team prepares for the big game.
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Galif
Southern California
Davie Davis
Notre Dame
Tyoians
Finois
Davis
Nick Bapnns
Jefferson High Starts Basketball Drills Monday
Jefferson High School prepares for basketball tryouts next Monday with about 100 prospects, including five jettermen and four squadmen from the 1935 team. Coaches Howry Hamilton and Cecil Burnett will trim the squad after two days of practice and finalize personnel.
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Howry Hamilton
Cecil Burnett
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Mike Hall
Bob Kenney
Whitlocs Zander
Jack Hills
Hob Freeman
Leonard Folder
Stards
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Harry Steele
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Hale
Mactice
Racing Notes From Alamo Downs and Arlington Meetings
Racing notes report Alamo Downs hosting 350 horses with arrivals slowed after a heavy influx. Don Gray led Joe at Alamo Downs while Berry and Robert of Sem An janis claimed many harnesses at Arlington meeting. Plans include Blue Boot owners shipping from California to Atune Dowha and Derby preparations with stable moves and jockeys like Warne Wright riding at Louisville and Texas derbies.
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Joseph E. Wiener
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Eelly
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Goldwyn Follies headed for big budget film plans
Los Angeles December 2 reports say Samuel Goldwyn negotiating for Bell orse to sign with Otto Klemperer for the Los Angeles Philharmonic. Harry Selby writes The Goldwyn Follies while Gershwin may contribute Hollywood Rhap sody. Details on Marilyn Miller Gail Patrick Eleanor Powell and Gail Patrick’s trip to New York frame a busy Hollywood nightlife and award season.
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Otto Klemperer
Ta Angeles Philharmonie Orchestra
Harry Selby
George Gershwin
Tom de
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Levinsky Halts Hunt in First Round Knockout
In Los Angeles on December 2, King Levinsky stopped Babe Hunt of Texas in the first round with a heavy haymaker to the jaw. Referee Abe Roth ruled the bout, giving Hunt a 10 count after Levinsky pressed into a neutral corner and delivered the decisive blow. Levinsky weighed 207 pounds, three more than Hunt.
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Ai Capricions
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Babe Hunt
Telsa
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Abe Roth
Levinsky
Chicago
Hans
Levin
Fight Results and Dartmouth Elects Davis Captain
A boxing or bout results list shows several bouts with wide geographic sparring partners and placements among cities including Tulsa Chis, St. Louis, Miami, Worcester, and New Jersey. The note also reports Dartmouth College electing Meyrill Davis from Bradford, Pa as captain of the 25F football team last night.
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King Levinaky
Ghivkso
Bate Hunt
Tulsa
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Honky Cortex
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Hanover
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Bradford
Ocean of gossip and showbiz lures Lord Beaverbrook to America
A 1938 column notes Lord Beaverbrook sailing aboard the Queen Mary to visit Hollywood and his son Max Aitken. It catalogues plans for multiple crossings to Hollywood and Arizona for ozone, plus film casting trivia about Gone with the Wind and stage to screen star connections.
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Spencer Tracy
Clark Gable
Metro
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Jean Murret Warners
Fred Keating
Jim
Jon Mr. Keating
Film Studios Announces Christmas Bonuses Across Major Studios
Twentieth Century Fox plans a 500000 prize pool to be shared by non contract workers after its best year in history. Stars executives and other contract staff will also share profits as other major studios prepare similar announcements ahead of Christmas.
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Les. Hubbard Sterling
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Lily Pons Seeks Early Retirement at 32
ST LOUIS Dec 2 Lily Pons French coloratura of the Metropolitan Opera desires to retire while young. She says life is too short and hopes to quit while still in her prime. She is here for a concert under the St Louis Grand Opera and will not reveal marriage plans with fiance Andre Kostelanetz.
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Ruby Keeler to Avoid Opera tion Holdywood
The dancer Ruby Keeler will not undergo an appendectomy after all, her physician said. She is recovering from an illness and is walking again though she will be unable to dance for some time.
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