Death Toll in 1931 Football Fatalities Surges in U S
Fordham University paid farewell to Cornelius Murphy Jr. 21, a football star who died from injuries in a recent game. The 31st death of the season drew concern about football safety and prompted calls for action. Several other fatalities included Army end Richard Sherman Millsaps tackle C V Smith and Alabama center James Nichols.
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Fordham University
Cornelius Murphy, Jr
Bucknell
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Richard B. Sherman, Jr
Army
Yale
C. V. Smith
Millsaps College
Stetson
James Nichols
Alabama
Fordham
University Chapel
Conference Directors Set Winter Meeting In Chicago
Western conference athletic directors and coaches meet in Chicago for their annual winter gathering to arrange schedules discuss charity events and gate receipts concerns. The faculty athletics committee also plans a likely secret session as football schedules for 1932 await approval and track dates must be set.
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Chicago
Missing Cornerstone of Early New York Geological Hall
Historians in Albany await the cornerstone of the first public building after the revolution. Wreckers failed to locate any cornerstone, leaving the historic find unresolved and uncertain.
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Albany
N. Y
Geological Hall
Women pilots spark change in Turkish aviation
ISTANBUL reports hundreds of women joined the aviation club this year, transforming civil aviation in Turkey from languishing to thriving as female aviators take the lead and keep the industry humming.
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Istanbul
Turkey
Rheumatic Relief Promise With Allenru Remedy
An advertised claim offers a $1.50 bottle of Allenru to relieve rheumatic pain and related conditions in 48 hours. If pain remains, money back guarantee. The ad targets Neuritis Sciatica Lumbago and Neuralgia with a pharmacists note for Central Drug Company and other druggists.
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al Jenru
Central Drug Company
Adv
Rebels take control of Minor Leagues at West Baden
At the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues convention in West Baden Indiana the Rebel faction won a majority and prepared to oust the current administration led by Mike Sexson. A five member committee would govern for a year directing a central purchasing agency and contracts to rehabilitate the system and broaden appeal. Nick Williams, former manager of the San Francisco club, was involved in key developments.
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West Baden
Ind
Rebels
National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues
America
Mike Sexson
Rock Island
Ill
Sexton
Nick Williams
San Francisco
Ring results feature scattered bouts and odd outcomes
An Associated Press report catalogs multiple wrestling events across cities with fighters from several nations. Notable bouts include Londos versus Freeman and Don George versus Vakturoff, along with various falls times and draws. A side note tells of an arrest raid incident ending with a reduced fine after a polite invitation.
Cubs Acquire Taylor and Scout Portland Move Reported
The Chicago Cubs reportedly purchase first baseman Harry Taylor from Seattle of the Pacific Coast League for $25,000 and scout Portland of the same circuit at a $5,000 annual salary. Frank Murphy is released as manager of the Danville club in the Three I league.
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Harry Taylor
Seattle
Chicago Cubs
Frank Murphy
Danville
Southern California Dominates 1931 Coast Football Honors
Southern California places five players on the first and three on the second Pacific coast teams in the Associated Press consensus selections. Notable picks include Ernie Pinckett and John Baker from USC plus Paul Schwegler from Washington on the first team, with Sam Williamson and Gaius Shaver among others earning spots on the honors list.
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Russell Newland
Associated Press
San Francisco
Cal
Trojan Standardearers
St.Mary’s College
University of California At Berkeley
University of Washington
University of California At Los Angeles
Far West
Ernie Pinckett
John Baker
Paul Schwegler
Washington
Ralph Stone
California
Stan Williamson
Bill Fischer
St. Mary's
Ernie ‘Smith
Leonard Wellendorf
L. A
Gaius Shaver
Francis Toscani
St. Mary’s
Ralston ‘Gill
How One Woman Lost 47 Lhs of Fat
A reader reports using Kruschen Salts for nearly three months, taking one teaspoonful daily in warm water. She weighed 217 pounds before, suffered back and abdominal pains, and now weighs 170 pounds feeling stronger younger. A 4 week bottle costs 85 cents, with instructions to avoid pastry fatty meats and rich foods.
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Central Drug Co
Notable boxing results sweep across cities in sparse report
The Associated Press roundup lists several bouts with winners and locations: Brouiliard Worcester beat Bucky Lawless in Boston, Vernon Cormier Worcester outpointed Tracy in Indianapolis, Paul Pirrone Cleveland defeated Sonny Jim Williams in Ashtabula, Midget Wolgast Philadelphia outpointed Speedy Dado in Oakland, Shupack Paterson stopped Johnny Jackson in Sacramento, Dozier San Francisco outpointed Don Fraser in Spokane, Tommy Murphy Trenton defeated Joey Coffman in Seattle, with Louis Ra- noted among others.
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Murphy Dominates Coffman In Ten Round Welter Bout
Tommy Murphy of Trenton New Jersey defeated Joey Coffman in a ten round welterweight main event in San Francisco. Coffman led after the first round but Murphy controlled every other round and secured the win.
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Tommy Murphy
Trenton
N. J
Joey Coffman
Coffman
Murphy
Midget Wolgast Wins Ten Round Decision in Oakland
In Oakland on December 3, Midget Wolgast the Philadelphia welterweight defeated Speedy Dado of Manila by decision after ten rounds Wolgast took four rounds Dado two and four were even in a closely contested bout between two noted fighters.
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Cal
Wolgast
Philadelphia
Canada to host international track meets on Olympic tour
The Amateur Athletic Union of Canada executive committee decided that nations competing at the Los Angeles Olympics will be invited to visit Canada on their way home and stage a series of international meets in larger cities.
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Winnipeg
Can
Los Angeles
Canada
Amateur Athletic Union of Canada
William Tyler Page May Lose Job as Clerk of House
Washington December 3 William Tyler Page longtime Clerk of the House faces possible removal as the House convenes on December 7 for a brief session with Page expected to occupy the speaker’s chair for a ceremonial “king for a day” moment.
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Wm. Tyler Page
Ten light heavyweights enter N B A tourney to replace Rosenbloom
In Chicago on December 11 the National Boxing Association tournament opens with ten of the thirty two light heavyweights aiming to survive for a chance to succeed Maxie Rosenbloom.
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Chicago
National Boxing Association
Maxie Rosenbloom
Tulane Seen as USC Rose Bowl Favorite After Scouting
USC scout Aubrey Devine and freshman coach Francis Tappani departed for New Orleans to view Tulane versus Washington State on Saturday, signaling Tulane as USC’s top Rose Bowl opponent in the New Year’s game. Northwestern.
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Los Angeles
Tulane University
University of Southern California
Aubrey Devine
Trojan
Francis Tappani
New Orleans
Northwestern
Oregon State Preps for Postseason Utah Game in Portland
Corvallis Oregon December 3 Preparations for the post season intersectional benefit game with the University of Utah at Portland have moved forward smoothly at Oregon State college. Coach Paul J Schissler believes his football men are ready for their final test of the season. Strenuous work since Schlisser returned from scouting the Thanksgiving pay game between Utah and the Utah Aggies has brought the players to their best physical condition. They will top off their training with a light drill today and signal practice tomorrow.
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Corvallis
Ore
University of Utah At Portland
Oregon State College
Paul J. Schissler
Schlisser
Utah
Utah Aggies
Mos Los Angeles and Louis Gal Lug Duel Likely Draw
In Duluth Minnesota Louis Gal Lug and teams from Mos and Los Angeles battled to a draw as the score held even in a condensed encounter at the venue.
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Mos
Los Angeles
Louis Gallug
Duluth, Minn
Drew
Page recalls fifty years in the House at opening of new era
Page reflects on 50 years in Congress as he eyes a possible successor after December 7. He notes the likelihood of a speedy Democratic election of a speaker and clerk, and discusses potential post retirement roles while stressing this is his life’s work. He laments nearing a personal milestone under the Capitol dome. He recounts nine speakers, twelve inaugural parades, four constitutional amendments, and acquaintance with about 8,000 House members.
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Page
Capitol Dome
Capitol Hill
House of Representatives
Century Pacific Lines inter state air service hearing postponed
The corporation commission postponed the Tucson hearing on Century Pacific Lines application for inter state air service from December 10 to December 13.
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Tucson
Century Pacific Lines
Corporation Commission
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