Schmeling Faces NBA Vote Over Heavyweight Title
Heavyweight champion Max Schmeling remains at odds with the National Boxing Association after New York state officials move to restore peace with Schmeling. NBA ballots were sent to members to decide on vacating the title for failure to defend within six months, amid a broader rift with Schmeling over past commitments and a planned Sharkey rematch in New York.
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Schmeling Sharkey Bout Sign-off Move to Yankee Stadium
Max Schmeling and Jack Sharkey near a June rematch at a major league ballpark in New York. Joe Jacobs secured Madison Square Garden talks with Yankee Stadium as the preferred site for a 15 round bout after Schmeling cleared the New York athletic commission. Schmeling pledged to fight Sharkey before July 1 and posted a 25000 forfeit when papers are signed, lifting his suspension to negotiate with Sharkey and manager Johnny Buckley.
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Legion Basketball Loop Opens Play
The American Legion basketball loop opens Wednesday night at the YMCA with all teams in action. Van Matthews serves as referee as games schedule include Harte Hi Y against an opponent at 6 30, Galvez Juniors versus Murphy High at 7 15, Mobile Hi Y versus Murphy at 8 00, and Red Rangers versus High School in the final(ty).
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Plumbers, G N M N Triumph In Bowling Scores
On The Alleys gner Plumbers win two from Smiths Bakery Mobile Bowling alleys with Kemp scoring 204 for high line and Dannheisser 552 high series. The G M N team defeats Adam Glass Souther with high game 509 and high series. Cold Spots and Brooks Floor ere meet as Troy Laundry faces M Last night scores list Wagner 187 171 for 504 Brown 154 169 157 81 Jacobson 134 440 Nack 144 162 179 Mm 162 150 180 512 778 307.
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Steve Hamas Emerges as New American Heavyweight Sensation
Edward J. Neil profiles Steve Hamas, Penn State athlete and rising heavyweight, who defeated Tommy Loughran in Madison Square Garden. The piece traces Hamas’s college record, family of athletes, and path to professional boxing, noting his ambition to become a doctor and his bond with mentor Charlie Harvey.
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Tommy
Steve
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Wallington
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Mike
Johnny
George
Charlie Harvey
Pacific Coast
Whitman Turns in Perfect Record
New York January 20 1931 Hobart Whitman of the Reading Keys compiled a perfect outfield record in 135 games with 384 chances handled without an error. Official figures show the first season in International League history with an outfielder playing every game error free.
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Tigrett Cagers Top Bankers 44 to 28 in Mobile City League
In the Mobile City league at the Y M C A two games saw Tigrett Cagers beat Bankers 44 28. Paterson Sports defeated Southern Chemical 36 23 while G M N Red Jackets beat Merchants National 44 26. Kenny Owen scored 19 for Paterson with Ellis Ollinger nine. Delhomme Boots Jackson Elwood Cassidey led G M N.
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Elwood Cassidey
Golden
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Eckert
Gibbon
Badger Seniors to Play Fresh in Intramural Clash
Spring Hill seniors lead the intramural standings after two opening wins. They face the freshmen Wednesday on the Badger court as juniors and sophomores meet in the second game. Senior routs include 34-9 over the sophomores and 17-9 over the juniors.
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Games Announced For Flower Teams Schedule
Father Byrnes announced the basketball schedule for the Church of the Little Flower. On Wednesday the Midgets meet Spring Hill Pan-Americans at 4 30. Thursday the Midgets face Gillettes Five at 4 30 and 8 15. The Little Flower Varsity vs Prichard is set for 8 15. Sunday the Varsity plays Grand Bay at 3. Next Tuesday the Varsity faces Model Cleaners at 8 15.
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Little Flower Court
Smallwood Captures Prichard Feature At Club Card
Smallwood 128 pounder pressed the action against Prichard product in the first two rounds. Tucker from Oakdale used a sharp right in a welterweight slugfest. Edwards defeated Alec Davis by decision in a hard fought bout. Boatright edged James Knowles in a close three round decision. Gorganus beat Bobby Thomas in a concise three rounder. Lavine outpointed James in the opener. Mallini refereed the proceedings.
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Melvin Boatright
James Knowles
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Knowles
Norman Gorganus
Bobby Thomas
Tiger Lavine
Benny James
Jimmie Mallini
British Speed Demon Will Try For New Record
Sir Malcolm Campbell, holder of the world auto speed record, plans a return to Daytona Beach to attempt a new mark beyond 245.773 mph. Local officials, backed by merchants and civic groups, seek to fund a longer 13 mile course and run the race as a community project. Campbell has not set firm plans but has accepted the invitation, aiming to raise speed with the Bluebird 1450 horsepower machine.
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Mexican Champion Stopped By Garcia Debut Fight
Alfredo Gaona welterweight champion of Mexico was halted by Ceferino Garcia in the fourth round of a ten round bout in Los Angeles. Garcia, boxing in America for the first time, weighed six pounds less than Gaona and secured a technical knockout.
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Panther Machine Dominate Cadets in 23-7 Victory
Murphy High Panthers, coached by Addison McGhee, surged to a 23-7 win over University Military Cadets Tuesday afternoon. Lyman Owen starred with sharp floor work and key scores as Murphy built a late lead while Bay Minette’s Baldwin High visits Murphy next.
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Model Club Vi Tops Hillian Five In Close College Clash
The Model Athletic club defeated Spring Hill college 24 to 19 on the college court Tuesday night with Hill scoring 13 points for the winners. Faville refereed the game.
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Young Birkell Prepares for Major Bout Monday Night
Young Birkell, a five year veteran with 79 victories in 101 bouts and 31 knockouts, trains hard for a big Monday night bout at Seine Mallini’s arena. Semifinal features Sonny Boy Bosarge of Pascagoula and Sailor Terry Lohman as Mallini plans a large crowd. Soldier Brannan of Columbus, a renowned southern welterweight, seeks a February date for a Legion show in Mobile.
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le Athletic
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Februaty
Former Pugilist Shot in Battle
CHICAGO January 20 Joe Sherman a former lightweight pugilist was shot and seriously wounded last night in an incident described as a battle. Police said Sherman received multiple wounds and was rushed to a hospital where his condition was listed as serious.
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Joe Sherman
Sonnenberg Wins As Foe Is Injured In Bout
In Roester Massachusetts Gus Senachoden formerly claiming the heavyweight title defeated Marm Westenberg when Westenberg injured after 23 minutes of wrestling. Westenberg dived through the ropes and struck a ringside chair, was stunned, and could not continue. Lenhart Anderson of Seattle threw Pat Reilly in 26 minutes 35 seconds in the semi final. A 30 minute draw occurred between Count George Zarynoff and Charlie Hanson. Kazanjian of Omaha pinned Eddie Elzear in 12 minutes 7 seconds of the rain raiser.
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Gus Senachoden
Marm Westenberg
Tacoma
Wash
Westenberg
Lenhart Anderson
Seattle
Pat Reilly
San Francisco
George Zarynoff
Ukraina
Charlie Hanson
New York
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Omaha
Eddie Elzear
Texas
Three Officers Fire On Robbers In Grill Shootout
Three policemen exchanged fire with three robbers at a restaurant. An oi was wounded and taken to hospital after robbers forced him to march in front as a shield. The robbers fled. no other injuries reported. Kansas City Boy Scouts distribute 62,000 clothing items to residents in need.
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