Didrickson's pro move echoes Paddock and Tilden stories
United Press reports Babe Didrikson's decision to turn professional amid AAU scrutiny recalls past amateur stars. The piece compares Paddock's repeated AAU clashes, Tilden's battles with the WLTA, and notes Didrikson's Hollywood leanings and other athletes seeking film work after leaving amateur status.
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Charlie Paddock
Bill Tilden
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Johnny Mack Brown
Alabama
Bobby Jones
Bebe Daniels
Harold
Red) Grange
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Hollywood
Jack Dempsey
John Barrymore
Gene Tunney
Jim Jeffries
Jack Johnson
Frank Moran
Gunboat Smith
George Godfrey
Arthur de Kuh
Babe Ruth
Northwestern Wildcats poised for strong Big Ten cage race
Northwestern coach Patch Lonborg returns three key players from last season and relies on captain Joe Reiff, Don Brewer, and Elmer Johnson to anchor a first string that looks strong enough to challenge in the Big Ten. Guard reinforcements include Nelson Culver Marvin Moonshower and Ed Manske with sophomore Al Kawal. Season opens January 7 at Illinois with a slate that includes Purdue Chicago Wisconsin Indiana Minnesota Notre Dame and more.
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Deco
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Minnesota
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Don Brewer
Bob McCarnes
Elmer Johnson
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Nelson Culver
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Panthers Enjoy Good Workout Before Rose Bowl
In Tucson coach Jock Sutherland readied his Pittsburgh Panthers with another hard practice under clear skies. He plans to stay until just before traveling to Pasadena for the January 2 Tournament of Roses showdown with Southern California. Sutherland praised the session as the best since the Stanford game and worked first and second string units with Will Kern’s reserves using USC tactics.
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Akron to Host First Class A Tri-State Mid-Season Tournament
Akron Ohio December 24 announces invitation to Lorain County teams including Lorain Fisher Foods Elyria Hi Speeds Amherst Roofere and others to the strictly Class A Tri-State Mid-Season basketball tournament at the Akron Armory January 21 22. Sponored by the Akron Basketball federation with a prize list over a hundred trophies and individual medals. Four sessions are planned two Saturday and two Sunday afternoons and evenings. For information write to Jean Smith Director of Recreation Municipal Building Akron Ohio. William P Kyne California Sportsman notes legalization of horse racing in the state next year.
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Only Seven MLB Players Made a Triple Play Unassisted
The article notes Paul Hines of Providence achieved an unassisted triple play in 1878, though later evidence suggests it may have been assisted. It states only seven major league players have completed a triple play unassisted.
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Providence
Ralph Greenleaf Extends World Pocket Billiards Title Run
In New York Ralph Greenleaf retained his world pocket billiards championship, winning eight straight matches to extend his unbroken tourney streak. His highest run was 106 balls, and he has not been defeated in world title play for two years.
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New York
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Deadline Near For Entries In Harness Events
GOSHEN New York December 24 only a few days remain for harness horse breeders to enter their three year old trotters in two new Grand Circuit stakes the American and the National each worth 5090. Entries close January 1 1933 secretary Gahagan says foals of 1930 eligible staggered start after July 15.
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Lester Patrick Leaves Mark as Pioneering Ranger Boss
Archival profile traces Lester Patrick 27 who co built Pacific hockey, introduced artificial ice, raided Toronto for stars in 1915, formed cross league pacts, Net became major in 1924 sale of five clubs to the NHL for 300000, then joined New York Rangers for six seasons guiding playoffs.
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Archie Wills
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British Columbia
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Vancouver
Victoria
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Bowling Scores Highlight St Johns Lutheran League Matches
Colburn Bremke Bros Garage and Struck Furniture topped bowling games while held transfers won a match. One contest is set for next week on Thursday evening with Held Transfers facing Nabakowski Roofers in a postponed game.
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Caras Beats Rudolph For Second In Pocket Billiards
Twenty two year old Jimmy Caras of Wilmington Del finished second in his first world pocket billiards championship tourney by winning a three way play-off for the runner up He defeated Andrew Ponzi of Philadelphia 125 to 4 in 20 innings after beating Erwin Rudolph of Cleveland 125 to 78 in 22 innings Rudolph took third by beating Ponzi 125 to 1 in eight innings leaving Ponzi in fourth Ralph Greenleaf of New York defending champion clinched his 12th title in the tourney with the playoffs concluding the competition
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Philadelphia
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Lorain Celtics Seek Games With Class B Or Elyria Teams
Lorain Celtics seek basketball games with any Class B teams or squads in Elyria or vicinity. The team was Lorain County's leading Class C club, posting a 16 of 20 record this season.
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Baujan Reappointed Dayton Coach for One Year
Harry C Baujan head coach and athletic director at University of Dayton receives a renewed one year contract. He has completed 11 years with the Dayton athletic department. The board approves a golf team for spring and funds intramural athletics. No assistant coaches named yet.
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Amherst Cagers Edge Oberlin 15-14 in Tight Finish
Amherst High cagers under Coach Wilbur Braun earned their fourth win in five starts by narrowly defeating Oberlin High 15 to 14 in a closely guarded game at Oberlin. The score was 1-0 at the end of the first period, Amherst led 7-5 at halftime, and Ed wards sealed the victory with a late field goal.
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Cage Results From Laited Press Sports Roundup
Brigham Young 53 tops Celorado College Brooklyn 51 while Cathedral 25 loses to City College N.Y. 38. Nebraska 24 Nevada 42 Davis Elkins 26 and Notre Dame 31 feed Utah 38 Stanford 28 in a chaotic college basketball score page. Ohio Scholastic results include Findlay 37 Tiffin Columbian 32 Marysville 29 Kenton 23 Sandusky 28 and more across Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus.
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Record year on turf with Equipoise world mile mark
1932 saw a world mile record of 1:34 2-5 by Co V Whitney’s Equipoise at Arlington Park on June 20. Whitney sterke led purses with $402,551, while E R Bradley and Willliam Woodward’s Belair Stud also topped $200,000 in earnings. Canadian tracks held steady despite betting declines. jockeys Mills and Gilbert traded dominance as racing adapted to tighter purses and charity drives.
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Pretzels edge Bus College in charity game finale
Hi Gas cagers trail 16 14 at halftime then win 36 28 over Ohio Fuel Gas in a charity game on the Y M C A floor. Net proceeds go to Not an Empty Stocking Fund. Guerin Pretzels slip past Elyria Business College 86 35 with Johnny Yucka hitting a late 15 second shot.
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Oberlin Reserves Triumph Over Amherst Reserves
Oberlin High Reserves defeated Amherst High Reserves 24 to 7 in a preliminary game here. The contest unfolded with Oberlin holding the upper hand throughout. A notable moment referenced is Terry of Yale in 1884, who reportedly ran 115 yards from scrimmage for a touchdown.
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Purdue Quint Downs Notre Dame 36 to 31
Purdue's defending Big Ten champions halted Notre Dame's nineteen game win streak with a 36 to 31 victory in Lafayette Indiana. The report notes Purdue defeated Notre Dame again later last season and mentions Howard Moreng's hockey career with a prior goalie to center transition.
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