Two Youthful Track Stars Spark Open Indoor Meet
Newcomer Al Siegel and 20 year old rival led a strong field at Columbus Avenue as indoor season opened. Siegel tied an indoor 60 meters record in 7.15 seconds and won 100 meters, edging Bernard Krosner, while Joe McChesney and George Spite posted sprint wins. McCluskey topped a 5000 meters, with George Harker close behind.
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New York
Solder
Los Angeles
Port
Ea Stegel
Columbus Enue
Af C. Power
Ia Sizer
Sirget
Erne
George Spite
M-searer
New York University
al Siegel
Singer
Bernard Krosner
Krasner
Ford
Gene Veaste
Joe McChuskes
Venzhers
Mayor Walker
Frank Noblel
K. Y. Cyno
Donal Fleor
Ruston College
McCluskey
George Harker
Wildcat Wrestler Plans Comeback After Ring Scuffle
Local boxing scene buzzes as Wildcat weighs return following a recent altercation. Referee Bernie Stevens sparked talk by roughing Benor Gilberta Larrera, fueling hopes for a midweek bout with Kil Albert. Alberts eyes a clash with Mezcow for a title run as Louisville chaos and betting on potential matchups swirl.
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Alice
Bernie
Stevens
Herlhoven
Benor
Weat
Tarrera
Alberts
Albert
Sherrod Isdale
Inove Weil
Louisville, Ky
Tirethoven
Louis Bus
Jack Christi
Menke on boxing profits and losses in the era
Frank G. Menke discusses boxing promoters losses and profits in 1931 including Madison Square Garden deficits and promoter pay. He notes mixed results across promotions with some groups losing money while others gained, and mentions tax and business factors shaping earnings for the season.
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Frank G. Menke
Iust
Prometeca No
Madison Square Gerden
M. Sq. G
Ile Sraron
Tima Jehmeten
Brookism
Himneli
New York
Chienzo Stadim
Mo Owell
Insson
I. T.C
Coprtekt
Perm
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Mohler and Shaver Enter Flight Training
Oreille Moller and Gaikhaver of the University of Southern California begin aviation courses at a local flying school as tenth players enroll, marking a shift toward pilot training amid ongoing football commitments.
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Tos Angeles
Oreille Moller and Gaikhaver
Nying
Bil Mohler
Commercial Cage League moves into round two in doubleheader
The Commercial City Basketball League enters the second round with a Monday night doubleheader at Camp Normagle. In the opener Tesss Chiro Yawks face Vort Sun Efension Tankers in the Ar or stromser division, while Nation Bank of Commerce meets Luckeye Athletic Club in the D division. Sam Houston Banker adds seven former Chica stars including O'Toole Stockwell Stockton McCoy Christy. The Chitos add Harris and EW Mal with Davicis a former Augie star. Hillas are alumni of Bavinkewridge high.
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Commercial City Basketball League
Camp Normagle
At & Welock
Tesss
Chiro Yawks
Vort Sun Efension Tankers
Stromser
Meee
Nation Bank of Commerce
Luckeye Athletic Club
Richards to Bat With Hunter in World Championship
In Philadelphia Boston Chicago St Paul and St Louis the New York athlete Richards faces Tim Piidem in the opening leg of the world professional championship tournament. European participants include four top welders led by Krrel Kozel, with partners Burke Fare and Sellers joining in doubles against Richards and Sellers.
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Tan
Syma Gaz T. Dunter
Oddis
Tim Piidem
Europe
Bese Tacauct Welders
Philadelphia
Boston
Chicago
St Paul
St. Louis
Krrel Kozel
Czechostorokin
Clark Tilden
Albert Burke
France
Burke
J. Emmett Fare
Ageinet Hichards
Robert Sellers
California
Ans Nusséleia
Eb Stuplon
Jonrepe
Roman Najock
Poland
Armour Wins Miami Open in Record Fashion
Tom Armour, British open champion, won the F500 Miami open by 72 holes with a record score. He earned 600 dollars for first prize plus 25 dollars for the best score after 35 holes. John Kinder of Caldwell New Jersey took second with 204 dollars. Mike Turbeen of Elmsford finished third with 300 dollars. Several players tied and chased in the field, including Williams, Klein, and others.
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Mtame
Fla
Tommy Armour
Floris Wisdee
John Kinder
Caldwell
N. J
Mike Turbeen
Elmsford
N. Y
Eddie Williams
Clevela
Willie Alne
Ae‘ane
Tuckahoe
Joe Jurnesa
Wild
Percy Beard Honored on All Track Team
New York report names Percy Beard from Alabama Poly as the lone athlete to win two spots on the all America track team for 1931. Ferrie, treasurer of the Amateur Athletic Union, notes Beard as world record holder in the 20 yard high hurdles and national hurdles champion indoors. Hinkel and other veterans join, with fourteen TKD team members selected again.
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New York
L'Eres Lear
Alabama Poly
Lranitl J. Ferrie
Avaloni Athlete Union
Tieatd
Hie Mesners Hinkel
Jicelomb-ace Sentker
TKD
New York Giants Gain Historic Soccer Championship
New York Giants win a dramatic title in a hard fought series at the field grounds. The final game ends with a decisive 4 to 1 victory as New York overcomes Wheelerk to clinch the championship in a historic upset.
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NEW York Giants
New York
York Stanta
Pla
Giants
Notre Dame Handball Star Injured in Practice
In Madison Wisconsin Joe Kurth suffered a handball injury after colliding with a wall during practice. Medical staff attended to him and he faced a serious scare yesterday.
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Notre Dame Star
Madison
Wis
San
Joe Kurth
Notre Dame
New champion in Big Six probable Kansas focus
Big Six title race opens with Kansas State and Iowa State among early contenders as Kansas, Oklahoma, and Missouri seek to defend or claim supremacy. The article notes Cronkhite may miss time, Ralph Graham joins the Aggie cage squad, and teams like Nebraska and Colorado face tweaks from graduation and non conference tests.
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Ube University of Kansas
Towa State College
Kansas
Ceelune
Gyctaner
Oklahoma Soovers
Oklahoma
Southern Methadist University
Iowa State
Iirighav Young University
Central
Drake
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Cronkhite
Tong
Ralph Graham
Snpabomore
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Allen
Inyhawkers
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Ted O'Leary
Hetstat
Yard
Lee Part
Vara
Looky
Bill Johnson
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Kanesas
K-Agrivs
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Washburn College
I . Miscuri
St Louis University
Tigers
Ohio State
Southern California
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Dakota
Giigham
Yoong
Iova
Superior Cmina
University of Minnesota
Nebaske
Aleht Kannas
Norman
Missouri
Lawrence Ae Rice
Carleton College
Nebrasks
Lincoln
Turedar
Colorado
Cewrenre
Washington University of Alissour
Columbia
Colorado University
Ss. Rootes
Lawrence
World Amateur Ball Tournament Planned
Springfield, Jan 1. A proposed world amateur baseball championship would include teams from the United States Japan Honolulu Mexico Cubs and Canada to be part of the World’s Fair 1023 amateur sports program under the National Amateur Athletic Union. The announcement follows admission of the U A into allied membership and comments from organizer Leotine Mann.
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Man
Teane
Niles! State
Japan
Honolulu
Mexico
Cubs
Canada
Chicaro
United States
Nasball Association
Scord
National Amalie Athletic Union
Ming
Leotie Mann
Sparta
Three Seek Coaching Post at San Francisco U
Three candidates for the San Francisco University football coaching job are announced by the athletic department. Notre Dame observer Chevigny Fred Swan from Wisconsin and Spud Sawie from Northwestern are listed as applicants as Jared J Nediles resigns. The report notes uncertainty about a winter hockey team at Lake Placid next month.
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San Francisco
and. Chevigny
Notre Ramer
Fred Swan
Wiataanin
Spud" Sawie
Northwenteen
Thzy
Ute Bean
University of San Frencisco
Jaren J. Nediles
Berlin
Soan
Geremany Hee
Ya Lake Placid
Abilene Track Team Sets Sights On Record Shows
Abilene Christian College tracks candidates train for a season guided by Coach J Edidie Weems. About two dozen athletes, including Bilty Weems and Gray, aim for Drake relays and Southwestern events. The squad plans intercollegiate meets from March 12 through May 34 with hopes of national and Olympic trials.
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Jem
Abilene Christian College
J. Edidie Weems
Wil
Bill Weems
Terapk
Ambe
Rey
She
Lexie
Theo
Konsan Amd Desire
Bilty Wearns
Bulldog Gray
John Simons
Timmy Lawrence
Wildcats
Kansar Roort
Dhes
Weents
Stemtier
Himmans
Balter Gray
Ball Weems van He Fund
ALC
Tinenpchia
Upyn Allen Adams
Hurlloy Gray
Jimmy Lawrence
Jolson
Asfair
University of Tears At Austin
Menis
Moray Tech
Daniel Isaker
Terns A
Colley
Storinn
Des Moines
Chi
Recorda
Chicago
Memorial Day Race Tickets Going On Sale At Indy Track
Nasal Indiana reports tickets for the Memorial Day 600 mile race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway will be mailed starting January 4 and also sold over the counter beginning January 13 at 444 North Capitol Avenue. General manager T F Lop Myer notes strong advance demand, with more interest than in years past.
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Indianapolis Motor Breed
Seany
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T. F (Lop) Myer
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Teuin Schneider
Tadianapolia Matorcyele
An. Tt
Apemiing
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Licapite 4
Obviowa
Xpectatora Ag
Wrnta
Hinetory
Arnold
Myara Pointtis
Southwestern Basketball Matches Spark Midwest Schedule
Dallas June 4 Texas Christian leads a packed week with four basketball games. Texas A&M and Arkansas clash in Houston while Texas Christian, Arkansas, and Texas Dallas highlight a busy lineup. Dietzel from TCU broke the conference scoring record last season with 168 points.
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Ual Sahtlwear
Lil Chumarlensity
University of Tesna Longiloros
University of Arkansas Razobacks
Teses
Arcnussa
Plase
Houston
Texan A
Aggies
Rico Institute
Waco
Lexas Chris
Alfori
Strichiaulyas
Sinra
Abegweit Hockey Team Takes To Air In Moncton Flight
Ambiguously garbled report notes the Abegweit hockey team planning an air trip to Moncton NB on January 4. Details unclear but mentions a media event and possible transport arrangements for a game. Identifiable entities include Abegweit and Moncton, with NB as location.
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Moncton
Delhouse
Parish League Playing Pair Sets Weekend Basketball doubleheader
Parish league schedule lists two games on the Central Catholic High court with St Gerald's Philly facing Perpetual Help in the opener and St Mary's touring Sacred Heart 74 to 1. Saint Marys lead by 22 from Eo and Christy scoring. Be Ann's edged San Feegaude 49 to 47 after two overtimes. Attendance noted with lineups and scorers. A Polish League meeting is slated for Wednesday at 7:40 in St Marys rectory and 8 oclock worship events follow.
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St. Mary's
Christy
Kulenster
Bf. Ann'a
San Feegaude
Be. Ann's
Jneups
Blary
Wagner
Moore
Leland Plinn
J Gbbiost
Soubew
Kil Evins
Kubeno
Marin
Keitubs
Mars
Byle Minn
Rinne
Mr. Curioth
MeHne
Brassels
Ales Evins
Tieferee
O'Kien
St Mary's Rhuring
AIRMEN CAGE LEAGUE OPENS AT KELLY FIELD
The airforms inter-squadron Lus kegball League begins Monday at Kelly field with Sixty Eighth Service Squadron top contenders after last season title. Lineups include G D Smith Coit Clapp and Penraon for points while 67th squadron features Christy Tall Waters Marshall and McKinney.
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Cernea
Langer 13
Kelly Field
Sith
Kelly Iets
Sunderan
Randolph Geld
Squadron 67
Uioush East Exas
Local Birds Killed in Valley Hawk Contest
J T Nolan of U A barter patrolman won the hawk killing contest conducted by valley spartumenly, killing 311 birds and earning 35. Irhy Davin and T A Lynch placed second and third among 321 birds total.
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Harlingen
Texas
J. T. Nolan
U. A
Valley
Ile
Irhy Davin
Starlingen
T. A. Lynch
Ah Thin
Boxer Traded For Second Hand Car
The report describes a boxing figure traded for a used automobile, with confusion over names and details. It notes Alvarez, a heavyweight fighter, being transferred to an automobile dealer by his handlers for the second hand car, reflecting a controversial exchange in the sports world.
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Boxer
Tamea
Jane
Inday
Chino Alvarez
Alvarez
Mickey Killehner
Stars to Play Ins A Golf Tourney Preview
Early indications show a strong field for the Cezus Open yolk championship with entries including Ty Cobb, Willy Cox, Clarence Clark, Craig Woot, Harry Cooyer and three Japanese professionals. California events add depth to the San Antonio lineup as the tourney nears.
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Winklers Brackenridge Pask
California
Touroament
Aaneyer Taymand
Cobb
Elinite
San Antonio
Japan
Tuesday Night Club Leads In Local League Play
A fragmented report shows the Tuesday Night club leading the Spanish American district league with four wins and no losses. Chapultepers and Trojans trail with two wins, while both games feature standout scorers Modr tiguez and Rudy Aayolos for the Tuesday Night club and Diaz for the Trojans.
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Cdge Leanne
Tored
Chapillepers
Mig Woodlieu
Kallio Brings Protege for Mat Card at Exposition Grounds
Middleweight champion Kallio returns to San Antonio after 15 months, headlining a Stromoter program at the Exposition Grounds. He brings protege Ed Simms from Hamilton, Ontario, 165 pounds, facing Stanley West as a trial horse in the fall special. Russian George Ligosky meets Kin Tobbs in the semi trial. Poulis, 165 1-2 pounds, aims to weigh in Friday afternoon after a bout with Ollig.
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Gos Kallio
Toluene
Antonio Priday
George Poulin
Inko
Ralph Hammones
Exposition Grounds
Ed* Simms
Simme
Hamilton
Ontario
Stanley West
Wridey Aight
George Ligosky
Tobbs
Munlington
West Virginia
Grappler
Kaltio
San Antonio
Wan
George Saoure
Soueewok
Hese
Poulis
Ollig
Mustang-Roosevelt gridiron game postponed to be decided
The San Antonio Mustang Roosevelt game for the city independent title was postponed Sunday afternoon at Englefield due to wet grounds. It was unclear Monday whether the matchup would be rescheduled.
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San Antonio
Amateur Pro Golf Resumed After Sanitarium Interlude
The event restarts with sixty five of the original amateur pro team contending for $2500 and trophies at the central 18 holes. Scores from the first two days count for nothing. players begin anew with the aim of the winning team earning $300 in first place money. Strong entries include Los Angeles pro Add Boy Dorrrhilt and Denver’s Ky Laftoon, among others.
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Calll
Dan
Sanit
Cinal
Necnuae
Anesles
Ft Gaver
Los Angeles
Add Boy
Duika
Oklo
Denver
Poloists Wait Good Weather Causes Postponed Games
Poor field conditions in San Antonio force postponement of eight tournament polo matches. The Wit Country Crusader clash scheduled for Sunday cannot be played, leaving the bracket with Austin Air Corps Tires and Air Corps Or advancing by byes or previous victories into the second round.
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San Antonio
Austin
Air Corps
Virtute DE
Tulane Grid Stars Miss L A Return Route Change
Tulane football players and staff faced travel disruptions as trains altered routes from Payndeon to New Orleans, with a Tulane special stopping at Southern Pacific and freshmen observing Glover’s work. Freshman reports praised Johnny Sinker’s kicking for the team while noting injuries to key J S O players.
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Sniand
San Antonio
New Orleans
Steen Low
Payndeon
Jicre
Tulane
Southern Pacific
Thereshman
the _ norte
Glover
Corona Jost
Southen
Caliefornia
Johnny Sinker
Sustra
Cory
Rose Bowl Contest Nets Each University $85,000
LAS ANGELES Jan 4 The Rose Bowl payout for Tulane and the University of Southern California totaled about 85 thousand dollars each as share of gate receipts. Attendance set records, USC officials reported, with roughly 31.2 million in total receipts from 11 games and charity contributions in California.
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Alletic Axenciatiana
Tulane Universite
University of Southern Ghilornia
Courpament
Iostanian Uiition
FBI
Rose Ravel
U.S
Pasaiena
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Atoutenm Ee
Arnold Felty
Qrajan
Tos Angeles
Din
University of Southern California
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