Braddock Returns to Training Amid Fears of One Last Shot
Jimmy Braddock begins training for a bout with Tommy Farr after six months rest since the Louis fight. His manager Joe Gould says they head uptown, but Braddock appears detached, haunted by past bruising and the question of risking health for a few thousand dollars.
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Joe Gould
Joe
Gould
Jimmy
Tommy Farr
Louis
Braddock
Chicago
Joe Louis
Ha gerstown High announces eight game girls schedule
Coach Jean Tenney unveils an eight game slate for the Ha gerstown High School girls basketball team with two already played. The Maroon and Gray lost to Frederick but beat Charles Town. injuries clearing should boost a strong season as Martinsburg and Hagerstown vie for the last C V A L trophy. Schedule includes Jan 14 home vs Y Girls and Feb 25 away at Martinsburg.
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Charles Town
Smithsburg
Smitheburg
Martinaburg
Frederick
Baseball Scout Sees Big Money Hinder Signing Talent
St Peters burg date Jan 11 Johnny Nee Yankee scout says high salaries tempt and complicate signing young players. He notes managers agents and clubs bid up talent as scouts chase prospects in grade and junior high sandlots to find the next major leaguer.
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Johnny Nee
New York Yankees
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Chamber of Commerce
Nee
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Bill Dickey
Tests Of Baseballs Prove Home Run Law Stands
Baltimore reports conclusive data from a frigid Oriole Park trial on dead versus live balls. Notable sluggers Jimmy Foxx Chuck Klein and Charley Keller hit homers with both types, confirming that solid contact yields distance regardless of ball type.
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Oriole Park
John Ogden
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Boston Red Sox
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Phillies
Charley Weller
Newark
Ogden
Charley Keller
Pittsburgh Pros to Play Markets in season opener
Pittsburgh Pirates, a National League leader, visit Ha gerstown for a Saturday night exhibition against the Dorsey Markets at 9 30. A preliminary game starts earlier. The Pirates seek early advantage in the championship race as Markets travel hard to keep pace.
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Elks Pin League Standings and High Scores Update
The Elks Pin League opens the second half with Knicely posting the high single, Frank Elliott totaling 340 across three games, and Team No. 18 claiming the top team game at 4578 and 1503 for three games. League standings show multiple teams with varied wins and losses, though the text is partially garbled.
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Elka
Knicely Tunning
Frank Elliott
Davis and Elkins College to clash with Bakers quintet
The Scarlet hurricane from Davis and Elkins College returns Thursday to face the Manbeck Golden Tornadoes at Odd Fellows court. The D and E team, famed for zone defense, aims to extend a strong season after beating Fairmont State 79 to 56 and John Marshall 49 to 37. Three games on one admissions ticket begin at 7 with two local boys clubs. St Mary's High School faces Victory Eagles at 8. D and E arrive late, then college action starts 9:15.
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Manbeck Golden Tornadoes
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Fairmont State College
John Marshall
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Victory Eagles
Father Hann
Madison Square Garden
New York City
Twin bill on tap tonight at Hi Court
Two Hanover High quintets face off in a double header at the high school auditorium tonight with the junior varsity clash starting at 7 30. Hanover has a 2 1 record while Hagerstown beat Frederick High 20 12 and Charles Town 28 21. The Maroon and Gray varsity likely fields Kendall Scott Loy Hoppengardner Hartle, with coach Semler guiding the squad.
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Hanover
Frederick High
McSherrystown
Waynesboro
Hageratown
Charles Town High
Semler
Widmyer
Maroon and Gray
Pennsylvania
Charles Town
Kendall
Scott
Loy
Hoppengardner
Hartle
U S Team Set to Defend Davis Cup Title
New York report outlines potential U S squad for the Davis Cup defense. Don Budge is the likely top player with Bitsy Grant, Frankie Parker, Bobby Riggs, Gene Mako, and Wayne Sabin as candidates. Budge reports his shoulder healed and training underway for the midsummer defense.
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United States
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Henri Cochet
France
Germantown
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Bryan
Bitsy) Grant
Frankie Parker
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England
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Gene Mako
Budge
Wayne Sabin
Australia
Mako
Walter Pate
Don
Sports Roundup from New York Dec 11 Roundup
Sports writers moan as DePaul coach sends in second team. Mentioned players include Soiemea Szubeski Szukala Szubeski Zelezinski and Crowley Layden. Notes spring practice at Minnesota and rising interest in Fred Apostoli boxing offers. Talks of purses, requests, and promoter activity surrounding upcoming Garden show.
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Depaul University
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Skrodski
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Crowley
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Elmer Layden
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Minnesota
Bitsy Grant
Chicago
Bobby Riggs
California
Alabama
Fred Apostoli
London
Jock McAvoy
Pittsburgh
Billy Conn
Buffalo
Ralph Dejohn
Sney Welch
Los Angeles
Fred
Glen Lee
Oes Corbett
Joe Gould
John Henry Lewis
St. Louis
Mike Jacobs
Y Varsity Five To Play Maroons At Home
Y M C A basketball fans will see two games Wednesday night. The junior varsity faces Mt Alto, then the varsity meets the Mercersburg Maroons. The Maroons split with local teams so far, losing to Manbeck Bakery and beating Company B. Coach Eavey has the team in strong shape.
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Police Bowling League Standings Highlight Top Averages
John Lillard captains the Whites with the top average 104 and high single 136 while Reds captain Harold Kiser and Blues captain Desmond lead their squads. Standings show Lillard 104 and 324 pinfall in top marks, Holden 119 high game, and Reds 458 total pins as compiled by Helen Lillard.
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Victor Hosiery Wins Hard Fought Contested Game
Victor Hosiery defeated the Triangle five 16 to 15 on the I. O. O. F. floor after an overtime thriller tied 16 at the end of regulation. Montgomery hit the winning basket in the final seconds as Victor climbed in spirits recalling a earlier one point loss to the Triangles. Referee Mellinger and scorer De Wilson were among the officials. admission was 19 and 25 cents.
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Ridenour
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Mellinger
New Class E Leagues To Be Kindergartens In Baseball
President W G Bramham reports the National Association creates Class E Leagues for 1935 to nurture local talent. These modest salary leagues focus on home town players, drawing heavy youth interest as Class D circuits expand, signaling growing opportunities for hopeful players nationwide.
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National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues
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N. C
National Association
Milwaukee
Baseball Sun
Class BE
Local Cagers To Play For Charity
Fans may attend charity basketball games at the Armory floor on Sunday with Dorsey Market eers meeting Overlea Club and Company B Guards facing Cumberland Dragons. Proceeds go to the Little Heiskel Club, with all players and officials donating services. Admission 35 cents adults 15 cents children, expected capacity crowd.
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Cumberland Dragons
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Company B
Maryland National Guard
Double Bill For Armory Brings Twin Basketball Showcase
A two game Armory bill features the Guardsmen vs the Finnish American quintet from Baltimore and the Marketeers against the Celanese Club of Cumberland. Tip at 7 30 and 9 45 with strong rosters from Getty and Butts. Admission 25 cents adults 19 cents children.
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Guint
Balimore
Baltimore
Marketeers
Celanese
Cumberland
Getty and Butts
Western Loop to Disband Circuit
The Western League near Davenport approved clubs applying to other leagues after owners moved to Moline where the Three-Eye League accepted several Western clubs. The process opens the door for an eight team league next summer and marks a likely breakup of the midwest circuit.
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