Nazis try to derail Braddock vs Behmeling fight plan
New York groups including the Non-Sectarian Anti-Nazi League plan a boycott of the Braddock Behmeling heavyweight title bout. They aim to disrupt the event by advertising, leaflets, and newspaper space while urging promoters to cancel. League officials stated they will attend the boxing commission meeting and may expand actions to Detroit and other cities.
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Boxing Commission
Week End Sports Across Cities and Events Recap
A sprawling sports wrap covers tennis in Coral Gables and Miami, golf in Los Angeles, a Cleveland contract note, track records in New York and Jersey City, and a New York bowling legend’s death. Highlights include doubles and singles results, course leaders, and regional meet outcomes with multiple national records noted.
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Loving
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Coral Gables
Fie
Ait Heninx
Biley Grant
Wayne Rabin
Miami-Bilmore
Grant
Boyce
Los Angeles
Horton Smith
Read
Cleveland
Rob Felter
Fteas
New York
Nerb Weasi
Columbia
Colombus Council
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Venake
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Tash
Jersey City
Robert Radenkirchen
Dickingen
Allneapalls
Marvin Swanson
Parothy Franey
Leo Breisinger
Braddy Horn
Lakes
Ehating
Norman Church
Susanna
Hanicap
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Itantenetla
Coral Gibles
Aulta Dorls
Lady Higlugs
Waterbury
Con
Clarké
United’ States
Joseph Tihwa
Ameriten Bowling Congress
North Bergen
N. J
Jersey Reds
Philadelphia Hebrews
Budee
Feller Signs for About 10000 with Indians
Rookie Bob Feller returned to his Town home near Van Meter Iowa after signing a 1937 contract with the Cleveland Indians. The total was believed near half his hoped 20000, with terms undisclosed. Feller attended a father son church dinner with his father William and planned to return to advanced algebra class. The deal secures his status as a rookie harter in the world's champion club.
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Bob Feller
Camne
Cleveland Indians
William Feller
van Meter
Iowa
Feller
Harter
Hob
Tate
Swimming Relief for Asthma cures coach’s claim
EVARSTON Til Jan 11 Tom Robinson Northwestern University swimming coach claims swimming cures asthma. He says sufferers should swim in chlorinated water, noting his own yearlong asthma improved after starting to swim weekly at the university pool.
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Latin-Americans Sléeay Lanier Voks win season opener
Lanier gym hosts the Lanier league opener as Latin-Americans Sléeay Lanier Voks defeat St. Theresa's Warriors 2 0 0. In other games Valentia Ghocers rally to 32 28 over Rodrigues Muneret at home. Moonglow edges Garza Grocers 19 13 with late scoring. Next Sunday Braricwes face Garza Grocers. Warriors meet Hiressidr Kals.
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Hott Enaarpions
St. Theresa's Warriors
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Valentia Ghocers
Rodrigues Muneret
Moonglow Club
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Fos’ Fordyce
Imex
Jne Orozco
Rogers Boys Lose in Polo at Santa Monica
In the first annual polo tournament dedicated to their father’s memory, the Rogers brothers Jimmy and Bill Rogers led the Upiliters Blues but fell 6 to 5 to the Uplifters Hells. Lim Roll, son of actor Jack Holt, scored the winner on a pass from Guinn Williams as fans witnessed a close title match. Fights at Portland. Amateurs from multiple states converge for the second annual western date and hull ships contests with eight weight classes to crown champions.
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Midnight the Great Cowboy Horse Honored With Grave Marker
JORRSTOWN Caly Jan 11 A Denver stock show manager says Midnight the top rodeo horse is honored with a headstone and a verse on his Colorado plains grave. Cowboys recall how Midnight never trampled riders, only nudged them aside before quietly returning to the chutes.
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Elliott
Courtland Jones
Rideout and Weast New Discoveries in Track
New York reports on a fast opening meet where Wayne Rideout of North Texas Teachers College and his twin Elaine beat Tudiana’s Dor Lash in the two mile. Herb Weast of Columbia Uni set a world indoor 100 meters record. The Rideout twins and Weast gain invites to major meets, with Lash, Glickman, and Peacock among sprint rivals.
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Gan
Leles
New Orleans
Wayne Rideout
North Texas’ Teachers College
Elaine
Tudiana
Dor Lash
Lash
Princeton
Calumbus Council
Knights of Columbus
Brooklyn
Columbia University
Herb ‘Weast
Weast
McAllister
Wildermuih
Watcnes
Marty Glickman
Olympic Aprinker
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Glicksman
Bulace Peacock
Ben Johnson
Lath
Paavo Nurini
Glenn Gayningham
Gene Venzke
Packers Clinch 42 0 Final in Frisco
In cold rain the Green Bay Packers defeated the Salinas Packers 42 to 0 in Frisco final. Mike Bacciarini, formerly of the U S F, returned a kickoff 44 yards and joined with Lacy Gratis on a 40 yard TD after a controversial lateral.
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Unbeaten Simmons Hit Teachers Next
Unbeaten in eight games, the Hardin-Simmons Cowboys seek wins No. 9 and 10 in a scheduled two game series with the Fast Texas Teachers in Commerce. It will be their first road trip of the season as they face Baylor, M, U.,T, Gu, and Daniel Baker at home later.
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Daniel Baker
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Bad Texas
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Rom Canyon
Tall Teams Clash For Top Spot In Tough Tilt
In a key Monday clash at Brackenridge gym Sabinas Brewers and Dunan Field Flyers, the league’s two remaining unbeaten quintets meet for first place as part of a double header. The night features top scorers and tall front lines, including Sabinas stars Rip Devilbiss Ted Jukaschek Paul Kardow Jay Wiggins and the Wilcox brothers, and Dunan’s Johnny French Floyd Anderson plus Tallman.
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Dunan Field Flyers
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Brewers and Filters
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Johnny French
Floyd Anderson
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Rip Devilbiss
Ted Jukaschek
Paul Kardow
Jay Wiggins
Hneald Sheneman
Wilcoq Brothers
Miowich
Sterling
Elssey
Aman
Dyncan
Fifteen Skiers Die in Swiss Snowslides
In Switzerland on Sunday fifteen skiers were killed and three missing after avalanches in Uri and Unterwalden cantons. Ten soldiers on leave were involved, with five more skiers killed and three others lost in Unterwalden. Bodies of the five were recovered. rescuers doubted finding the remaining three.
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Switzerland
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Unterwalden
St Marys Pennant for Capital Parade
St Marys university presents a blue and gold pennant for the inaugural parade in Washington on January 20. President Roosevelt will view Ivan and San Antonio pennants as part of the St Marys display loaned by Lyn don A. Johnson state director of the NYA. Dancers from Texas senior colleges will be featured.
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Franklin D. Roosevelt
Ivan
San Antonio
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Ty Lyndon A. Johnson
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Spanish American clubs top league with close win
Spanish-Americans Tncamaco Nervo club held first place by beating Bohemia 34 to 35 on Sunday. Rodriguez led with 12 points. In another game Hye Lucky 13 Girls beat What Next Yenus 26 to 20, Minnie Regatado and O. Hernandes each had 14. The Lucky 13 Boys defeated Jolly Crowd 39 to 17 with EB Fernandez scoring 14 for Guy Lae.
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Bohemia Club
Rodriguez
Hye Lucky
Yenus
Minnie Regatado
O. Hernandes
EB Fernandez
Guy
Lae
Torrance Boxing Night Promises Quick Finish for Jack
KEW ORLEANS stage news reports show Tor rance star and former LSU athlete known for multi sport prowess shifts to boxing. Tonight at Callseyn ring he faces newcomer Johnny Saxon of Beaumont Texas. Saxon rose after Otown bout, but experts expect Jack to score early.
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KEW
Stent
Owen Fiyon
Jack
Crowder Seeks Detroit Release After Long Career
Alvin Craw, longtime pitcher, asked Detroit Tigers management for his full release in Winston-Salem. He joined the voluntary retired list last year and hopes to join a minor league club to blend baseball with business interests. The piece notes his career began in Winston-Salem and mentions Mexico City police polo in Reynosa, Hidalgo Bluebonnets facing Fort Brown next Tuesday.
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Diplomacy and Politics Claim Baseballs Exes
A former Washington Senators outfielder Merito Acosta becomes Baldomero Acosta Cuban consul in Chicago and handles Cuban interests while exporting from Wilhelms. Indiana senator roster includes Victor E. Aldridge from Terre Haute who pitched in 1925 World Series, and Martin W. Cleary of Fort Wayne linked to the New York Pennsylvania league.
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Washington Senators
Merito Acosta
Baldemera Acosta
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Baldomerito
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Wilhels
Cuba
Victor E. Aldridge
Terre Haute
Pittsburgh Pirates
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Martin W. Cleary
Fort Wayne
Sports Roundup From Eddie Briezt New York Jan 11
Eddie Briez presents a stockcar stylesports roundup from New York on January 11 noting looming boxing and racing matchups. Mentions Gene Tunney Adolfo Luque and Carl Hubbell among others with rumors of signings and contracts for 1957.
Chilean Derby Won By Gutierrez Rider at Vina del Mar
Maraton ridden by Gutierrez won the Chilean derby at Vina del Mar earning 100,000 pesos. Darien finished second, Espartaco third, and Bamboa fourth among 41 starters. The runner ups collected 20,000 10,000 and 500 pesos respectively.
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Gutier-rez
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Espartaco
Bamboa
Horsey
Big Ten Faces Weekend Basketball Clash At Bloomington
The Big Ten schedule centers on a key Saturday showdown in Bloomington where Indiana meets Purdue to shape the title race. Indiana and Purdue have won their first two league games, setting a high stakes tone as Fordue Town and others spark a high scoring night. Northwestern vs Michigan renews a rivalry tied to last season, while Chicago visits Minnesota and Wisconsin plays at Calimbos for tonight's slate.
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Sunday Schools League Schedule Realigned For Week Events
Schedule lists multiple church and school teams across Jefferson gym Laurel Heights and Prospect areas. Week features American Senior League at 1:00 Alamo Heights Lutherancy Baptist Temple 4:00 Mexican Christian Institute 9:00 Government Hill Methodist. Tuesday showcases Texas Junior League at Laurel Heights gym 7:30 Baptist Temple vs Riverside Park Baptist 8 20 Beacon Hill Baptist vs Alsmo Methodist 9:30 Laura Heights Areth dist vs Westminster Presbyterian St Mark's bye. Thursday covers National Senior League 7:00 Woodlawn Methodist Hackberry Street Methodist OB loss Tri Sesley House vs fet.
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Chicago Bears defeat Bulldogs in 7 to 6 upset
The Los Angeles Bulldogs lost to the powerful Chicago Bears 7 to 6 as Sisk, formerly of Marquette, crashed in for a two yard touchdown in the second period after a setup pass. Los Angeles offered stout resistance with guard Bete Mehringer anchoring the line though outgained by the Bears.
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Marquette
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Los Angeles Guard
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