Larry Sutton the famed baseball scout who shaped Brooklyn’s stars
Larry Sutton, longtime printer turned talent scout, lived near the Brooklyn ballpark and helped place hundreds of players in majors. He worked for Evophion cus, Boston Bees, Pirates and Cubs, and credited with major league trials for about 400 men, including 12 in World Series games. Born in Oswego, he later became an umpire and advisor, notably aiding Bill Scanlon and Zach Wheat. Now retired and a radio observer, he remains a central figure in early Brooklyn baseball lore.
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Draw in Madison Square Garden pits Jenkins and Zivic in bruising ten rounder
New York Dec 21 There was only one thing certain about last night's lightweight welterweight clash at Madison Square Garden a draw The bout pitted Lew Jenkins from Sweetwater Texas against Fritzie Zivic of Pittsburgh in a hard brawl Jenkins showed bursts of power but failed to seal a knockout while Zivic stayed composed and brutal in close with a sustained attack Jenkins proved the harder puncher but timing suffered from anger and the two fighters left the ring amid mixed verdicts by observers
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Zivic Jenkins Fight Ends In Rough Draw At Madison Square
In a crowded Madison Square Garden bout 16 949 saw welterweight champion Fritzie Zivic and lightweight champion Lew Jenkins fight to a ten round draw. Neither title was at stake but the close decision and the ref's pauses kept fans buzzing about a rematch during the winter boxing season.
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Irish Divides Two Games With Erwin Rudolph
Syracuse representative Johnny Irish split a two game pocket billiards series with Erwin Rudolph at Palace Billiard Parlors. Suelph won the day game 125 to 43 in 12 innings with a high run of 55. Trish captured the night game 125 to 80 in 16 innings with a high run of 55. Irish will play away next Friday and then return here.
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Basketeers Set For Garden Holiday Double Headers
Oklahoma, co champion of the Big Six last year, and Syracuse, a leading eastern team, open a holiday program at Madison Square Garden. The Sooners, after losing key players including Jimmy McNatt, have an uneven record and meet St John’s Brooklyn. Syracuse faces New York University as part of four big double-headers through the week.
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Masterson Faces Double Loyalties Ahead of Rose Bowl
Bernie Masterson, star quarterback and Nebraska alumnus, struggles with loyalty between his beloved Nebraska team and his Bears ties. He helped Stanford master the T formation, aiding their Rose Bowl bid, while Nebraska faces Stanford in the game. He fears a result that could tarnish his teaching and pride in both programs.
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Lieb Seeks Helpers and More Games
New York December 21 SCOOPR ARADE Coach Tom Lieb of Florida searches for two assistants and scheduling with Eastern teams. Mentions include Dodger offload of Monte Pearson to Reds, Abe Simon’s Oakland fight with Buddy Baer, and a possible meeting with Louis in Los Angeles. Also notes on Jim Farley eyeing Yankees stock, Greek lessons for Camilli Lavagetto Coscarart, and various sports items.
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Possible successors eyed for Biden Football Conference
Pittsburgh, Michigan State, Notre Dame and Nebraska are listed as potential successors to Chicago in the Biden Football Conference. The brief mentions these programs as candidates, indicating ongoing conference realignment discussions among major college teams.
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Challedon Aims to Surpass Seabiscuit in Santa Anita Chase
Acadia California December 21 The Maryland entry Challedon battles Seabiscuit’s all time money mark as Santa Anita’s big races total 170 000 with 100 000 and 50 000 possible wins. Charley Howard and W L Brann clash over form as Challedon seeks over 450 000 and possibly 600 000 career earnings.
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Panzer Wins 44th Straight To Top Hofstra
Hempstead December 21 Panzer of the College of East Orange N J a Long Island University challenger rolled past Hofstra 57 27 for its 44th consecutive victory Herman Knupple scoring 29 points Panzer has not been beaten since December 1937 and stands atop East Coast small college records for winning streaks in basketball.
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