Perry Adair Wins Roebuck Golf Title Amid Legend
In 1933 at Roebuck Country Club Birmingham Alabama Perry Adair defeated Frank Goedehaux after a dramatic comeback to win the Southern Amateur Golf Championship. Bobby Jones had helped shape his career as a partner in earlier Red Cross matches. The bout featured a decisive eagle 3 on the 8th hole and a final push from 3 down to win the last green. Teammate and mentor George Adair is cited for guiding a storied sportsman through his triumph.
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Temple to Build 25 000 Seat Grid Stadium in Germantown
Temple University plans a new 25 000 seat grid stadium with future expansion. The bowl will enclose a quarter mile track and be near tennis, hockey, and baseball facilities as part of a multi million dollar athletic expansion funded by a $160 000 gift from Charles G. Enry.
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Ray Schalk Tackles Pity for Aged Baseball Players
Chicago March 6 Ray Schalk manager of the Chicago White Sox vents on veteran players who struggle to get by in retirement, criticizing the current benefit setup and urging a performers’ union similar to actors. He says many ex players live on modest pay while top stars earn much more. Bud Taylor and Ignacio Fernandez prepare for a 10 round bout in Los Angeles with Taylor set to fight Santiago Zorn if he beats Fernandez.
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Big Ten Indoor Stars Set for Western Conference Meet
Six standout men ready for the Western conference indoor championships at the Iowa Field House on March 9 and 10. Iowa captain Frank Cuhel and Northwestern's William Droegemuller among top contenders with titles in low hurdles and quarter miles. Droegemuller also holds a 13 ft 3 in Big Ten outdoor vault mark and national collegiate title. Michigan’s Cooper, Purdue’s Hutton, Wachowski of Illinois, and Wisconsin’s Petaja the “Flying Finn” round out a list of potential event winners with strong conference credentials.
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Hockey Season Ends With Banquet For Fort Snelling Team
The American Legion hockey committee announced no extension for the season despite ideal weather. The Fort Snelling game will conclude the season and the team will be guests at a banquet in Black's team room tonight with the post commander and adjutant in attendance.
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Farrell Leads Nassau Open After First Round
Johnny Farrell tops the Nassau Open field with a 35 on the opening 18 holes played in Nassau Bahamas. The March 6 round positions Farrell ahead of contenders as competition starts.
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Carpentier eyes U S return in pursuit of big purses
Paris reports Georges Carpentier, idle in music halls, hungry for dollars. He says he will fight in America if offered fat purses and promoters willing to pay, but he is not seeking titles or Bouquinot status. His championship hopes faded after Dempsey KO in 1921.
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Golf Open Tournament Sees Caikshank Pace Field
In the 5 000 open golf event Bobby Caikshank leads by one stroke ahead of Gene Sarazen. Art Demane and Caikshank tied for third with 47 while Bill Mehlhorn of Pittsburgh is fifth with 70. Jock Hutchinson and Abe Espinosa follow with the next scores. Finals scheduled for today.
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Ackley Independents Defeat Parkersburg in Close Contest
Ackley Independents edged Parkersburg 34 to 32 in a hard fought game Monday evening. Both teams traded leads, with Ackley showing stronger shooting, especially in the fourth quarter, to prevail in Ackley, Iowa.
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Des Moines Opens Spring Baseball Practice
Des Moines baseball team starts spring training in Des Moines with nine pitchers and three catchers practicing under manager Jimmy McAuley and Dic Spier. Focus is on preparing for the Western League season as camp opens.
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Entries for City Basketball Meet to Close Saturday
City basketball championship entries close Saturday evening per Victor Read director. All teams eligible and classes include Junior Intermediate and Senior to ensure fair competition. Free throw tournament plans are shaping up with first events planned.
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Dempsey Says He Is Thru Forever
New York reports Jack Dempsey, former heavyweight champion, announcing in San Diego that he is through with the prize ring. He says he wants to enjoy life and has no interest in a bout with Gene Tunney.
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Vaulting record noted after war era lack of competition
The report notes an athlete traveled without a pole and covered about twice Carr's vertical vault distance horizontally, with little or no competition in the event since before the war.
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Platt Adams
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Finn Continues to Lead Pyle's Marathon Squads
A large field of 185 runners assembles at Bloomington Oregon in a long distance relay from Los Angeles to New York. Willie Kolehmainen leads the second day segment covering 34 1 2 miles from Puente to Bloomington in 4 hours 12 minutes 30 seconds with Eddie Gardner close behind. Three of 198 starters drop out before the second control point at Palnt.
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Iowan Football Squad Opens Outdoor Practice
Iowa City's Iowan University announces outdoor drills for spring football under Coach Burton A. Ingwersen. Candidates will begin outdoor workouts next week after five weeks of daily fieldhouse drills focusing on game fundamentals.
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