Rosenbloom and Knight Set for Florida Title Bout
Rosenbloom the light heavy champion meets Joe Knight of Cairo in a 15 round title bout in Florida, first championship fight there in 40 years. Weather delays pushed back the card to a later start with Ring action expected around 9 10 p m E T. Referee Jerry Graham of Miami will handle the main event after preliminaries.
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Cairo
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Tommy Milligan
E. T
Erry Graham
Miami
Selph Signs Up at Raise in Pay
Carey Selph, manager and second baseman for the Housto Hultatoes, signed for the 1934 season with President Fred Ankeuman. Salary not disclosed but a raise was implied after a 200-wack Miss year as manzege. Buffs finished strong in the Feras league but lost to San Antonio in pennant play. Ev a CCavement Greer may be moved to Rochester or Columbus if not graded by St. Louis.
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Bourton
Carey Selph
Housto Hultatoes
Fred Ankeuman
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Une
Feras
San Antonio
Greer
Roshester
Columbus
Frith
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Shields Wins Final From Cliff Sutter In Buffalo Tourney
Chicago tennis star Shields won the eighth annual Buffalo Invitation tournament title defeating Cliff Sutter of New Orleans in four sets 9-5 3-4 3-8 6-4. Sutter pushed Shields to five sets earlier while Gregory Mangia was eliminated by Sutter in five.
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Tulsa University
Gregory Mangia
Shielas
Bulter
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Clifz Me
Houston Sandlot Ace Joins Galveston Buccaneers
Houston sandlot star Joe Globs signed with the Galveston Buccaneers for 1944 after starring with the Tears Eagles. The 21 year old right hander, six feet five, will join Billy Webb’s pitching staff as Galveston braces for the season.
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Galveston
Tex
Joe Globs
Sardot
Galveston Buccaneers
Tears Eagles
Billy Webb
Southwest Conference Basketball Scores and Schedules
Local Southwest Conference results and upcoming games are listed with teams such as Dallas and Texas. The notes reference matchups, standings and dates for a period around the week, highlighting key regional college basketball action.
Corbett Returns to Ring in San Francisco Bout
Corbett, the Fresno born Italian, resumes boxing in the 160 pound division facing Babe Marino in a six round bout at the Civic Auditorium in San Francisco. The former welterweight champion seeks an active campaign after retirement to become a California highway patrol athletic instructor. He says weight demands hurt him and he has prepared to make 147 pounds again.
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Young Corbett
Pleasant Young
Fresno
Babe Marino
San Franciscan
Civic Auditorium
Ant Uo
Corbett
Jimmy McLarnin
Los Angeles
Jackie Pields
McLarnin
Hender
Spark 9
Cailinrain
Nadal
Dermancn
Amelamnin
Jimmy
Dixie Loop Delays Final Lineup for Dixie League
In Dixie Loop, representatives postponed the joint meeting with the Western Dixie circuit to Sunday March 18. Talks would decide on charters for teams from Jackson, Greenville, Baton Rouge, Monroe, Eldorado, Pine Bluff, and other cities as potential 1984 entrants amid ongoing conference arrangements.
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Dixie Baseball League
Eam
J. Alvin Gardner
Jackson
Greenville
Baton Rouge
Nevenary
Monroe la
Eldorado
Pine Bluff
Ark
Dixie Teague
Geenville
J. Mallett
Mann
Missasippi City
Weekend Sports Sparks Across Tracks Courts and Courts
The report highlights varied results from weekend sports across multiple disciplines. Cunningham peaks with strong yardage in football, Collier sets a new record beating Matriss, Spite and Marty tie in high jump, and golf showcases Callente-Cox with a landmark tally. Tennis and speed skating also feature notable performances among national and conference competitions.
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Collier
Matriss
Spite
Marty
Archery Meet Highlights Thrasher Skinner Triumphs
At the San Antonio Archery Club Sunday meet at San Pedro park Thrasher won senior honors with 485 points while Trevinn was second with 376. Florence Skinner top junior archer and Lloyd Schwartz followed with 352. About 15 archers competed as WC Nelson oversaw event. In Norway Michael Staksrud secured the European title by winning the 1500 meters in 2 minutes 60 seconds.
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W. 8B
Thrasher
Salvador Trevina
Florenti Skinner
Lloyd Schwartz
San Antonio
San Pedro Park
Speirt
H. Gahie
Florence Skinner
Lloyd Schwarte
Funior
Trevinn
Jad
Schwartz
Nelson
Arizona Polo Team Defeats Eight Corps in Exhibition Win
The University of Arizona polo squad defeated the Eighth Corps Area Cavalry team from Port Bliss 26 to notional points in a Ports Bliss exhibition. Arizona's squad showed strong teamwork as they held off the opposing unit throughout the contest.
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Ariz
University of Arizona Polo
Eirhth Corps Area Cavalry
Port Biles
Texrs
Austin Liberty Shoot Falls to Austin Rite Club
Liberty Pistol and Rifle clubs lost a match to the Austin Rite club at Austin Binday shooting prone at 30 and 100 yards. Scores feature Kellum, Hankey, Mertz, Raven and Bartlett among multiple shooters with Army ties. The Liberty team will host shooting events at the nuclear range of Company A, Ninth Infantry, with weekly Thursday shoots announced.
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Austin Binday
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Tertiean
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Mrs. Sarthle
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Mathieu
Company A
Ninth Infantry
Seven Cue Champs After World Title
Seven cue champions vie for the 1934 world title in New York as 12 players contest the US tournament opener. Defending champ Welker Cochran of San Francisco leads a field that includes Johnny Leyla, Alfredo Oro, Tiff Denton, Augie Kinekheler, Arthur Thurnblad, Otto Resselt, Kingery Matsuyama, Hoppe, Allen Hall, Len Kenney, and N. Bozeman. Opening matches pair Cochran with De Orn and Bozeman with Matsuyama.
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Welker Cochran
San Franciso
Johony Leyla
Sedabla
Maplarec
Gunuine
Isis Iis Ventible
Alfredo M. Oro
Philadelphia
Tiff Denton
Kansas City
Augie Kinekheler
Arthur ‘Thurnblad
Chicago
Otto Resselt
Kingery Matsuyama
Japan
Wile Hoppe
Pafares
Allen Hall
Len Kenney
Chicapo
T. N. Bozeman
Walton, Calif
Mit Cochran
de Orn
Bozeman Ngainst
Matruyaina
National Amateur Softball Championship Plans Announced
Chicago February 5 Plans for a second annual national amateur softball championship tourney are set for early September as part of the world's athletics events. The Amateur Softball Association of America will conduct the tournament with Leo Fischer as president and notable sports officials Lind A. Blagg Major John I. Griffith among the organizers.
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Boftbail Association of America
Leo Fischer
Issurenident
Lind
A. A. Blagg
John I. Griffith
Sid Othe
Sparta
Senators Boss Returns Fire At Terry in Nationals Row
Washington manager Clark Griffith publicly rebutted Terry's attack on the Senators and Giants. Griffith said the Giants declined a spring series offer to face Washington, explaining he preferred to meet the Cubs, who would provide tougher opposition. He noted Chuck Klein will lead the Cubs with strong pitching and hopes for a challenging series despite past uncertainties.
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Rob Considine
Washington, D
Terry
Washington
Wilyum
Washington Senators
Clark Grth
Bilox
Sineay
Giants
Griffith
Ant Ttwes Fle
Cubs
Chuck Kiein
Klein
Phila
Park
Philadelphia
Boxing rankings name Loughran top heavyweights
Charley Harvey lists the current heavyweight contenders led by Tommy Loughran in Philadelphia. Max Baer and Primo Carnera follow, with Steve Hames and Max Schmeling also ranked among the top five, as the titles scene centers on Loughran versus Primo Carnera.
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Loughran
New York
Charley Harvey
Steve Hames
Max Schmeling
Philadelphia
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Max
Harvey
Tommy Loughran
Tommy
Prima Gagnera
Pfax
Baer
Tom Loughran
Max Baer
Cathomla
Primo Carnera
Italy
Afax Schmeling
Germany
King Levinsky
Chicago
Missouri Secedes from Wrestling League in Sudden Move
Missouri withdrawn from the National Wrestling Association as announced in St. Louis by State Athletic Commissioner Chister L. Brewer. No reasons given for the decision. The action does not affect heavyweight champion Jim Trondos, the slate’s recognized titlist.
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Mogsourl
National Wrestling Association
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State Athletic Commission
Jim Trondos
Trade Talk Runs Wild Before New York Confab
Rumors fly in New York as baseball men gather ahead of Tuesday’s meeting to discuss 1994 date allotments. Talks swirl over trades involving Brooklyn, Boston, Cincinnati, and Philadelphia, with names like Bottomley, Derlinger, Ferrell, and Wilson aired amid lively speculation.
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Keegan
Little Rock
Brooklyn
Boston
Aliveytem
Don Hurst
Cincinnati
Jim Bottomtey
Reds
Powel Gresley
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Bill Urbanski
J Walsh
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Bain Leslie
Brooglyn
Pat Malone
Chic Tagoly
Pat der
Folst
Low Hackbury Wilton
Phillies
Wilton
Philadelphia
Dodgers
Mr. Wilson
Paul Jones to Wrestle in San Antonio Card
Promoter Harry Coffman announced Paul Jones a heavyweight star will appear in San Antonio with date to be fixed. Gun Sonnemberg, who beat AL Sparks here, booked for another show. Also lined up are Billy Edwards and Bill Thornton in coming cards at Watka Arena next week.
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San Antonio
Harry Coffman
Gun Sonnenberg
AL Sparks
Billy Edwards
Bill Thornton
Coffman
Eid Lafler
Wertherday
Watka- Aroo
Goffman
Sparks
Ve. Coghoy ‘Luthal
Glen Wade
Paul Harner
Paul Murdock
Eddie Eizea
Quist Beats Perry in Tennis Tourney
In Adelaide, Adrian Quist defeated Fred Perry in the feature match of a touring series. Quist won 9 8, 4 2, 6 3 as Australia clinched the fourth match and led the series four to five. Jack Crawford lost to H. N. Lee as the English team faced setbacks.
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Australia
Adrian Quist
Elfing
Fred Perry
United States
Quist
Ferry
Jack Crawford
Hog. N. Lee
Mazzera Ready for Mission with promising minor league star
Outfielder Mazzera Manzera, a standout from Stockton California, impressed scouts during a Dixie League season with Baton Rouge and Dixie champions, drawing praise from rivals for his hitting potential. He stands 5 feet 11 inches, weighs 188 pounds, and turns 18 at month end. He joined the San Antonio Missions briefly, then was sent to Baton Rouge with an option to sign, as he prepares for another spring with the Missionsto reach the majors.
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Dixie Prague
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Baton Reaige
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New ‘York Giants
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Mazzera
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St. Louis Browns
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Muezvera
Dixie Champions
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Halive
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Ameccan Legion
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Crusader Five Triumphs In Extra Period Thriller
Ned and Joe Obrietty sparked a late surge as St. Marys Crusaders edged Sacred Heart Aces 50-49 in overtime on Central Catholic court. McCloskey led St Marys with 12, Kreiner had 17 for Bt Patricks in win over the Buttons, while Sacred Heart top scorer posted 16.
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Ter Butzler
Rabiola
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Mia Fie
van Ronhamsann
Tenner Wondeuk de Carrata
Lavein
Gualde
Local Soccer Highlights From San Pedro Park Doubleheader
In San Pedro park on Sunday, Internationals edge Roy Dubiteky’s team 2–0 as Earl Frepy heads in Hans Mangyld’s cross for the opener and Caring Garcia adds a second. Toledo’s Tigers win, Seminary teams split results, and Victoria shocks St Johns Seconds as league title races tighten in juniors.
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Om San Pedeo Park
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Hans Mangyld
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Wali
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Iragua
Andrew Morales Snatts
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Gareales
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Victoria
St John's
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Thes
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Crosley Heads Reorganized Cincinnati Reds
New ownership and leadership overhaul for the Cincinnati Reds as Crosley becomes president with L. A. MacPhail as executive VP and GM. Clerical details show a bank bankruptcy transfer, a civic motive for the investment, and plans to restore the club’s status in the National League amid trader talks at the New York meeting.
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Crosby
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Hynts
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They Talk Big Money But- They Talk Big Money But-
A scrambled New York report outlines conflicting boasts from managers over heavyweight prize money. Carnera’s camp claims an $84 000 offer for Primate Nght Pavilno in Buenos Area while Schmeling’s camp cites $40 000 for Cighting Paolino in Barcelona. A separate dispatch alleges Paolino’s demand for higher pay and a planned tour of Smith America.
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Max Sehmeting
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Marah
Apel
Schmeling
Max
Paolino
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