Notable sports notes mix of boxing football and hoops
The piece surveys Boxing stories including Joe Louis and Braddock visits and a note on a 1934 1935 knockout. It also highlights Notre Dame basketball prowess with 172 season points in three games and details Keegan's frequent substitutions and players like Hopkins Moir scoring in key games.
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Joe Louis-Paulino Uzendun
Madison Square Garden
Jack Kranz
Roy Lazer
Notre Dame University
Fighting Irish
Albion
Mich
College
St. Mary's College of
St. Joseph's
Ind
James Millikin
George Keegan
Elmer Layden
Keegan
St. Mary’s
Kalamazoo
St. Mary's
Johnny Hopkins
Notre Dame
John Moir
Michigan
Shipps may sell horses to avoid 90 day racing ban
Illinois Racing Commission secretary George A. Foster sent written consent for sale of Mrs. E. B. Shipp stock if she prefers disposal over a 90 day suspension. A public sale would be held at the fair grounds in New Orleans. Jockey Joe O Malley, who saved a rider years ago, earned a license and rode yesterday, intervening in a fall to pull Joe Jacobs clear from danger.
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George A. Foster
Dlinois Racing Commission
E. B. Shipp
Shipps
Fair Grounds
New Orleans
Joe O'Malley
O'Malley
Joe Jacobs
Joe
Blue Ridge Cagers Open Season With Inaugural Matches
The Blue Ridge Basketball League starts next week with Waynesboro at Hancock and Hagerstown in Martinsburg on December 10. Frederick and Winchester debut the following night. A split first half has each team playing others twice, home and away, with Hancock-led by Hap Powers and Runt Faith.
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Blue Ridge Basketball League
Waynesboro
Hancock
Hagerstown
Martinsburg
Frederick
Winchester
Hap’ Powers
Runt” Faith
CCC
Rip” Engle
Elks
Bib
Shryock
Qmar Martz
Baker and Ritter
Roanoke College
Peck Widmyer
Jack Crow
V. P. I. Virginia
Moose
Harry Dorsey
Firpo Dorsey
Les Young
Tai Weible
Metz
Wolf
Ingram
Hart
Adams
Sheldon
Penn
Armory Court
Magerstown
Co B to Play Capital Five in Armory Showdown
NEAC basketball team of Washington and Company B meets Capital Five this Sunday at 2 30 on the Armory court. Guardsmen boast a strong lineup despite Les Young leaving, with B Hammaker, Robison, Ward, Adams, Rogers and Young in action. Small admission. Pashen officiates.
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NEAC
Washington
Company B
Armory Court
Les Young
B. Hammaker
Robison
Ward
Adams
Rogers
Young
Schneider
Keller
Pashen
Hagerstown Blue Sox to Hold Important Sunday Meeting
The Hagerstown Blue Sox plan a crucial meeting Sunday at 2 30 PM in the Fair Board office, basement of the Second National Bank Building. The gathering concerns all club members and officers. Bulimia is a disease marked by excessive hunger and unsatisfied appetite in sufferers.
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Hagerstown Blue Sox
The
Fair Board
Second National Bank
Antietam Pin League action fuels tight bowling, basketball night
The Plymouths and Pontiacs routed rivals as Kline, Harper, Swain, and Stottlemyer sparked comeback victories. Kretzer led the Buicks with strong sparing, while Y M C A battled Fort Frederick to a 36 30 win.
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Converse
Olympic boycott battle at A A U meeting today
New York December seven officials meet amid tension over American participation in the 1956 Olympic Games in Nazi Germany. The executive committee referred the matter to the convention without recommendation, with lobbying and a possible tabled substitute looming as Avery Brundage insists an American team will go abroad.
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The
Amateur Athletic Union
Nazi Germany
A. A. LU
Daniel J. Ferris
Avery Brundage
Chicago
American Olympic Committee
Brundage
Germany
Quinn Would Buy Braves In Bankruptcy Bid
Boston report states Bob Quinn former Boston Red Sox president and Brooklyn Dodgers GM heads for Chicago to bid on the bankrupt Boston Braves. Quinn offers 325000 with Adams backing to run the club on a major league scale, facing other bidders and a potential 200000 offer. Adams says he will not own stock or influence management.
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Boston
Bob Quinn
Boston Red Sox
Brooklyn Dodgers
Chicago
Boston Braves
Quinn
C. F. Adams
Braves
National League
Adams
J. M. Landis
Suffolk Downs
Recreation Boys Deadlock Series in Pin Bar Challenge
The fourth match between Palace and Recreation Center bowling alleys was held yesterday on the latter’s lanes. Recreation won by 334 pins to tie the series at two wins each. Maynard Spidell top-scored with 180 in a single game, while Pat Hockens rolled 172 and led totals with 475 pins over three games.
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Antietam
Harry Krotzer
Plymouths
Corporal Harper
Pontiacs
Buicks
Kline
Dodger
Kretzer
C. Bender
McAfee
Harper
Swain
Pop” Stottlemyer
Gil Spalding
Harper’s Holligans
Ed Boyd
Fords
Chevies
Jack Yountz
Woody” Jacobs
P. Jacobs
G. Harper
Smith, Jr
Shuman
Delosier
Edton
Dodges
Palace and Recreation Center
Recreation
Maynard Spidell
Pat Hockens
Hockens
Charles Town racing results display multiple races and payouts
Charles Town card lists seven races for maidens and claimers. Winners include Luke Phantom at 0.40 with Powel and Kathleen placing. Tolimata won 6 1/2 furlongs at 6.80, Radiator 3.60. Dulente paid 6.00 with Black Ribbon 11.60. Cantersine led 5 8 with 2.80, Big Dipper 9.80. Waswanapp! paid 35.40, Repeal 4.80. Misa Catalan paid 7.00, Orle 6.40. Plain Ace at 15.00, St. Christopher 5.60. Also Ran and other nominees listed for each race.
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Luke Phantom
Hillery
Powel
Sullivan
Kathleen
Watters
Sullandry
Mary E
la Marquise
Brooke Herod
Chaning Ning
Tolimata
Tryon
Radiator
Booker
Prince Pettie
Our Time
Red Warrior
Forrest Charm
Dulente
Palumbo
Black Ribbon
Bronadon
Cusimano
Bramble Run
Wee Broom
Narvy Nella
Miss Symphony
Cantersine
Ker
Big Dipper
Leonard
Debbie
Chatteresa
Conventional
Nora’s
Grace
Genuine
Waswanapp
Benham
Repeal
Grigg
Porphyry
Cesar Toro
Swaggerstick
Airway
Misa Catalan
Brooks
Orle
Fauat
Apathy
Miss Alphonso
Never Idol
Pukka Heaven
Count Adrin
Grigk
St. Christopher
Shanks
Brown Wren
Canterwood
Panapreme
Bunky
Bruce High School Wins State Soccer Title in Blowout
In Baltimore on December 6 Bruce High School of Allegany County defeated Crisfield High 13 to 1 to claim the state championship. Bruce scored three field goals in each half and added a second period penalty shot. Crisfield’s lone score, a penalty, came in the second half by Matthews.
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Bruce High
Allegany County
Crisfield High
Bruce
Crisfield
Matthews
Y Bowling League Thrilling Tri-Y Clash Ends Mixed
The Y bowling league saw the Girls Hi Y sweep the Triangle Club in three straight games while the Boys Hi Y and Tri Y squads fought tight rounds. Top scores featured Conley 137 and Hollyday 344 for the boys, and Harbaugh 129 and Keen 330 for the girls.
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Tryad
Conley
Shook
A. Harper
Hollyday
Harbaugh
Nigh
Wildcats to Battle Birds in Key League Showdown
Williamsport Wildcats prepare to defend first place in the McFadden Soccer League as they face the Sharpsburg Blue Birds on the High School field tomorrow. The Birds bring new players and recently defeated Clearspring, sparking anticipation for a tight league clash. The Cats have tied or beaten all rivals except the Cabbies, with a Clearspring rematch looming as the final hurdle for a top standing. Manager Haweh has the squad in top shape after extra practices this week.
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Sharpsburg Blue Birds
Birds
Clearspring
Clearspringers
Wildcats
Cats
Cabbies
Haweh
Texas Aggies Seek Upset of Southern Methodist
In College Station on December 6, Texas A. and M. College football awaits a bold test against Rose Bowl bound Southern Methodist University. Coach Homer North says a victory would be a feather in the Aggies' helmet as they fight rain or shine for a dramatic upset. SMU only needs a tie for the Southwest Conference title and aims for an unblemished Rose Bowl bid, driving their effort against Texas A. and M. tomorrow.
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Southern Methodist University
Homer North
Aggies
Southern Methodist
Methodists
California
Stanford
SMU in last stand as bowl hopes rest on Texas A and M test
In a packed football Saturday, SMU Mustangs close their regular season at College Station against Texas A and M, aiming to seal the Southwest Conference title and secure Rose Bowl bid after an 11 game win streak. Meantime TCU meets Santa Clara in San Francisco, USC plays Washington, and Oregon hosts St Mary’s as titles and matchups shape up nationwide.
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Trojans
Washington
St. Mary’s Gaels
Washington State
Oregon
Cumberland Valley A C Smoker Show Draws Crowds
Cumberland Valley A C held its first boxing smoker of the year before a good sized crowd. The K O Martin Whitey Starliner bout ended in a draw. Bill Lucas defeated Mike Thomas, Wild Bill Ricketts beat Battling Mose, Kid Getridge beat Ben Gump, and Kid Trumpower knocked out J Einbinder in the first round. A second smoker is planned for Thursday followed by a regular night Friday.
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Cumberland Valley A. C
K. O. Martin-Whitey Starliner
Bill Lucas
Mike Thomas
Wild Bill Ricketts
Battling Mose
Waynesboro
Kid Getridge
Cabbies Host Fort Frederick in Sunday Soccer Clash
The Cabbies welcome Fort Frederick soccer club to South Potomac street on Sunday at 2:30 PM. A tight first half previewed a hard battle, with the Cabbies winning earlier. They and the Wildcats chase top honors as the Cabbies need a win to stay in front. season scores show 41 to 17 in favor of the Cabbies. All Cabbies are asked to attend Saturday practice.
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Cabbies
Fort Frederick
South Potomac Street
Wildcats
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