Schmeling Plans Two Title Defenses This Summer
Max Schmeling eyes a 1,000,000 season with two planned heavyweight title defenses in 1931. He will meet Mickey Walker in Miami late February, then potentially meet Jack Dempsey in June at Yankee Stadium, with Jack Sharkey waiting if Dempsey delays. Schmeling weighs 192 pounds and shows strong condition.
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Herbert W. Barker
N York
Max Schmelling
der Maxie
Mickey Walker
Jack Dempsey
Jack Sharkey
Schmeling
Walker
Miami
Fla
Dempsey
Sharkey
Max
Yankee Stadium
Badgers Open 1932 Basketball Practice at Spring Hill
Spring Hill College hosts the start of the 1932 basketball season as Coach Pat Browne leads returning players through practice. Veterans such as Warren Aitkens Frank Lott Lou Kurhan Bill Eckert Walter Gibbon Abell and Lee Grigsby are in early workouts with schedule details pending. The team plans several local games and Dixie Conference road trips before finishing the season in Birmingham at the Dixie Conference tournament.
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Spring Hill College
Pat Browne
Browne
Warren Aitkens
Frank Lott
Lou Kurhan
Bill Eckert
Walter Gibbon
Abell
Lee Grigsby
Mike Donahue
Badger
Dixie Conference
Badgers
Birmingham
Birmingham Chamber of Commerce
National Skating Meets Set In Jan
Oconomowoc Wisconsin will host the Amateur Skating Union national speed skating championships on January 16 and 17. The men’s title race proceeds without a defending champion as Frank Stack was barred for not meeting the six month residency rule. Stack recently resided in Canada.
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Oconomowoc
Wis
Amateur Skating Union of
United States
Oconomowoc Chamber of Compres
Julian T. Fitzgerald
Frank Stack
Stack
Canada
Navy Men Train For Olympic Games
At Annapolis the navy mobilizes top athletes for Olympic berths. Lieutenant Commander Harvey E. Overisch leads Navy Olympic efforts, with 60 athletes and 80 officers expected to train. The first arrivals include Lieutenant Iry Henderson, a key boxing team member.
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Annapolis
Harvey E. Overisch
Naval Academy
Navy Olymes
Bureau of Navigant Washington
Vander Overisch
Naval Service
Iry Henderson
Id States
Speedy Dado Beats Bantam Champion in Short Fight
Speedy Dado from Colon, a black phantom, scored a fourth round trouncing of bantam champion Pan Al Brown in Los Angeles. The fast, animated bout ended quickly as Brown failed to withstand Dado’s speed and power.
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Los Angeles
Pan al’ Brown
Ebony
Colon
Thorrh
Ming
Robins to Have Many New Men On Field in 1932
Brooklyn Dodgers prepare for a different look in 1932 with 12 new players under Max Carey. Hartford farm team stars Phil Gallivan Van Mungo John Krider and Earl Mattingly shine as top pitching prospects. Veterans like Dazzy Vance and Walter Gilbert lead a mix of returning outfielders in a reshaped lineup.
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Gayle Talbot
Associated Press
New York
Brooklyn Dodgers
Happiness Boys
Max Carey
Carey
Clearwater
Hartford
Dodger Farm
Dodger
Arthur Jones
Kershaw
S. C
Phil Gallivan
van Mungo
John Krider
Earl Mattingly
Frank O’doul
Floyd
Babe) Herman
Johnny Frederick
Ray Bressler
del Bissonette
Walter Gilbert
Vance
Glenn Wright
Fresco Thompson
Mickey Finn
Dazzy Vance
Watson Clark
Ray Phelps
Adolfo Luque
Lefty Heimach
Clyde Day
Wvu
Wlocie
Hollis Lhurston
Joe Shaute
John Quinn
al Lopez
Ernest Lombardi
Val Picinich
Toledo Ball Club on Auction Block
The bankrupt Toledo club of the American Association, bought for 175 000 six years ago, will be sold to the highest bidder. Bids are being received by the U S district court at Toledo and will be opened tomorrow. Donie Bush and W E Clamner are among the bidders or observers named in the notice.
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Chicago
Toledo Club
American Association
Thomas J. Hickey
United States District Court
Toledo
Donie Bush
Chicago White Sox
W. E. Clamner
Inanapolis
Hickey Underedo Club
Seasdy
Ruth in Peak Shape as Yankees Readying 80,000 Salary
New York reports Babe Ruth at 222 1/2 pounds with 43 inch waist and prime fitness. Artie McGovern notes Ruth’s conditioning while he negotiates a new Yankees contract and resists any salary cut from 80 000 this season.
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New York
Babe Ruth
Artie McGovern
Ruth
Yankees
Alexandria Youth Is Sports Star
Herbert Bryant of Alexandria stands out as a multi sport athlete at the University of Virginia. The six foot tall, over 200 pound guard excels in football, boxing, baseball and track, earning all state honors in football, contributing to the Southern Conference boxing title, placing second in the Atlanta track meet, and starring as an outfielder and leading hitter for Virginia.
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University
Herbert Bryant
Alexandria
Bryant
Cavaliers
Atlanta
Virginia
Levinsky Barred From Driving Auto
Chicago January 5 King Levinsky will not be allowed to drive his new car until after his boxing match with Paulino Uzcudun on January 15 at the stadium. Matchmaker Nate Lewis ordered the restraint saying Levinsky drives like he fights, very wild and sweeping, and he might not miss with his punches or his car.
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Chicago
King Levinsky
Paulino Uzcudun
Stadium
Nate Lewis
Levinsky
Lewis
Von Elm and Turner Win Santa Monica Am-Pro Title
George Von Elm and Stanley Turner captured the second annual Santa Monica amateur pro tournament delivering a five under par 66 for the best-ball score 31 35 66 and the $300 first prize. Their 65 qualifying score beat all but one stroke after a 71 in the final round.
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Santa Monica
Cal
George
Jix) von Elm
Los Angeles
Stanley Turner
von Elm
Young Wills Defeats Puggy Snyder In Eight Rounds
Atlantic City report says Young Wills of Baltimore outweighed 141 pounds while Puggy Snyder of Vineland New Jersey weighed 142 pounds. Wills won an eight round decision in a bout held here last night with Wills improving his record.
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Atlantic Cty
Wills
Baltimore
Puggy Snyder
Vineland
N. J
Snyder
Young Southern Golfers Set for 1932 Southern Championship
President of the Southern Golf Association predicts a strong showing by young players led by Billy Howell of Richmond 19 and Charlie Yates of Atlanta 17. Also named are June Adams Asheville and other rising pros, with veterans Emmett Spicer Chasteen Harris and Jack Toomer mentioned as likely contenders as interest in southern golf grows. The 1932 event is anticipated to be among the largest tournaments for the association.
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Lowry Arnold
Southern Golf Association
Dillon Graham
Atlanta
Billy Howell
Richmond
Charlie Yates
Howell
Phil Perkins
Francis Ouimet
Charles Yates
Georgia
Jack Toomer
June Adams
Asgheville
Emmett Spicer
Chasteen Harris
Memphis
Florida
Carl Dann
Greensboro
College
Erwin Laxton
Charlotte
Darden
Hampton
Chattanooga
Johnny’ Thames
Birmingham
Billy McWilliams
Rome
Wilbur
Oer Allen Smith
Ny Setz
Alabama
Maléy
Mississippi
Berrient
Atta Ete - Pollack Boyd
San R
Birminghae
Black
Satlanta
Nashville
Emmett Spiter
South
College Football Scores From Various Games
Tennessee 23 Clemson 18. Century Louisiana 22 Loyola 27. SMU 2 North Texas Teachers 31 Grinnell 25. Oklahoma Aggies 22 Baylor 49 Oklahoma Baptists 30.
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Associated Press
Tennessee
Clemson College
Century
Loyola
Southern Methodist
North Texas Teachers
Grinnell
Oklahoma Aggies
Baylor
Oklahoma Baptists
Glover Star of Tulane Rose Bowl Showdown
Tulane halfback Harry Wop Glover earned widespread praise for his standout Rose Bowl performance against Southern California. The 165 pound playmaker sparked Tulane with 53 and 33 yard runs and key blocks, earning hero’s reception in New Orleans while pursuing a fifth athletic letter across football, basketball, baseball, and track.
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Ralph Wheatley
Associated Press
New Orleans
Tulane
California
Trojans
Harry
Wop) Glover
Woo
Jack
Wop Glover
T. Semmes Walmsley
Wagner Plumbers top Kenny Coffee in Merchant League bowling
Wagner Plumbers led by Kemp's high scoring won two of three games against Kenny Coffee at Mobile Bowling Alleys in the Merchant's league. High game honors went to Wenman 199 for Kenny Coffee and Kemp 583 for Wagner. Bienville Pressers beat Lagman Cigar team with Brooks 195 and Niedy 535 in high scores.
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Kenny Coffee
Mobile
Merchant’s League
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Lagman Cigaream
Brooks
Niedy
Smith's Bakers
G. M
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McBroom
Adam Glass Furniture
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Brown
Danheiser
Spot
Kenny Coffee Co
Jackson
Robertson
Hayes
Partridge
Wenman
Bienville Pressers
Boswell
Dierlein
Smoke
Harris
Godwin and Knight Clash In January Nightboxing at Pa Stribling's Garden
In Miami on January 5, young Bob Godwin and Joe Knight announce a light heavyweight bout for Pa Stribling's Madison Square Garden season kickoff in late January. The rivals have met four times, forming a bitter feud. Stribling aims to feature more top bouts, including Risko vs Battling Bozo and Baer vs Young Stribling, at the arena.
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Miami
Fla
Bob Godwin
Daytona Beach
Joe Knight
Georgia Mauler
Stribling
Madison Square Garden
Mason-Dixon Line
Johnny Risko
Battling Bozo
Petey Sarron
Bat Battalino
Max Baer
Young
Miami Biltmore Open Golf Tournament Set In March
Fortyth professional golfers will share in a $10,000 purse for the Miami Biltmore open to be held March 18 20 in Miami Fra The winner receives $2500 the runner up $1250 and the third $1000. Additional prizes range from $750 to $25 for thirty first to fortieth place.
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Miami
Fra
Allison and Sutter Accept Pan American Entries
Wilmer Allison of Austin Texas and Cliff Sutter of New Orleans become the first US top players to accept invitations for the Pan-American tennis championships at Miami Beach on February 21 28. Allison and Sutter are ranked No 3 and No 4, with other noted entrants including George Lott John Van Ryn Ellsworth Vines Frank Shields Bryant Grant and Sidney Wood among the tentative list.
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Miami
Fla
Virginia Boxing Team Set to Defend Conference Title
Virginia prepares to defend the Southern Conference boxing crown with captain Fenton Gentry likely moving up to heavyweight if needed. Notable contenders include Louis Reise and Herbert Bryant for Virginia Day, Duke’s Phil Bolick, LSU’s Al Khoury, and Virginia Poly’s Harry Stark. The 1932 tournament, scheduled February 26–27, aims to draw 4,000 spectators as Virginia hosts the event in Charlottesville.
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Fenton Gentry
Virginia Day
Louis Reise
Herbert Bryant
John Minardi
Florida
Noah Goodridge
Nev! Carolina
Dayless Hill
Tulane
New Orleans
Phil Bolick
Duke
Gentry
Bolick
al Khoury
Louisiana State University
Khoury
Dauphin Way Baptists Top Central Five In League Clash
Dauphin Way Baptist Church team surged past Central Baptists 35 to 18 in Sunday School League play at M. C. A. Complex. Oakdale Baptists fell 21 to 10 to Jewish Community five in the other game of the night.
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Tego
Neely
Jewiah Teat
Fulton
Ron Cannon
Fee
Eenewe Drago
Jewish C
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G. F.c
Eater
Cow
Shantra
Friedlander
Hee Sein
Cc. Hoffman
Jaet
G. Oon
Hoffman
Bors Cens
Cadeseccanes
Oakdale
F.c
F Parrish
Feeeene
W. Ush
Wilkins
Adams to ride for Mrs Heighe at Belair Maryland
Jockey Albert J. Adams once famed for nine straight Marlboro winners in 1930 will ride for Mrs. Robert H. Heighe owner of Prospect Hill stud near Belair Maryland. Heighe secured Adams contract from Geneseo stables after a $10 000 deal though Adams faced refusals to ride for a year. Heighe also owns Durbar II winner of the Epson Derby.
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Baltimore
Albert J. Adams
Marlboro
Robert H. Heighe
Prospect Hill
Harford County
Belair
Maryland
Durbar II
England To Win Cup, Tilden Says
New York January 5. Big Bill Tilden, world professional tennis champion, says America's chances to lift the Davis Cup are extremely remote. He adds if the matches were on this side the United States might have a chance, but doubts reaching the challenge round against France and expects England to win the cup.
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New York
America
Bill Tilden
France
England
Moccasins Take Down Mercer 28 to 25 in Macon Showdown
The University of Chattanooga Moccasins beat Mercer Bears 28 to 25 in Macon Georgia. Two late field goals sealed the win as the teams plan a rematch tonight.
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Mercer
Macon
University of Chattanooga
Mercer University
Moccasins
Bears
Floods Reported Across Many Regions After Heavy Rain
Floods washouts and dam breaks were reported from all sections of Many due to unusual heavy rainfall and unseasonably mild temperatures today. The weather disrupted transportation and prompted local authorities to issue warnings.
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Berlin
Maier Matched To Battle Rain In Chicago
Davie Maier the Milwaukee left handed light heavyweight is matched for a 10 round bout with Abie Bain of Newark N J. The fight takes place January 15 at the Chicago stadium as part of the King Levinsky Paulino Azcadun card. The match was ordered by General John V Clinnin of the NBA and counts toward the elimination tournament to crown Rosenbloom's successor. Maier defeated Rosenbloom in Milwaukee to gain the recent momentum. The bout will not be at championship weight.
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Chicago
Davie Maier
Milwaukee
Abie Bain
Newark
N. J
King Levinsky-Paulino Azcadun
Chicago Stadium
Maier-Bain
John V. Clinnin
National Boxing Association
Maxie Rosenbloom
Maier
Bain
Rosenbloom
Deese Stops Lowery In Third Round At Prichard Club
Tom Deese delivers a brutal knockout of Walter Lowrey in the third round after a fast start and back and forth exchanges. Weighing 140 to 142, Deese gains the decisive edge as the referee and action highlight a stirring main event at the Prichard Athletic Club program.
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Lowery Kayoed
Tom Deese
Walter Lo’ le
Prichard Athletic Club
Lowrey
Samié
Deese
Peri R. B. Smallwood
Matt George
George
Smallwood
Wesley Hughes
Paul Thompson
George’ Oliver
Bobby Thompas
Johnny McKenna
Dick Knowles
Jimmie Mallini
Blackerby Released To Oakland Team
Chicago report says elder George Blackerby has been unconditionally released to Oakland of the Pacific Coast League after three trials with the White Sox and one with the Indians. Once a promising minor hitter, confidence problems hindered his majors career. he arrived in Chicago with Charles Arthur Shires.
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Chicago
George Blackerby
White Sox
Cleveland Indians
Oakland
Pacific Coast League
Blackerby
Charles Arthur
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