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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1929

Page

8

Horton Smith Wins Pasadena Open in 280 Stroke Victory

Horton Smith, 21, of Joplin Missouri captured the Pasadena $4,000 open with a 280 total, six strokes ahead of Ed Dudley Johnny Golden Eddie Loos and George Von Elm who tied for second at 286. Denny Shute finished third at 287 and Craig Wood, Leo Diegel, and Johnny Farrell tied at 288.

Pasadena Cal Horton Smith Joplin Catalina Island Ed Dudley c Wilmington Del Johnny Golden Paterson N. J Eddie Loos George von Elm Petroit Denny Shute Columbus Ohio Leo Diegel PG. A Johnny Farrell Craig Wood Bloomfield Dudley, Golden Locs Shute

Army Rounding Into Form For Battle

Army grid team with a 150 member retinue arrived in Stanford for intensive training ahead of the December 28 showdown with Stanford. Train from West Point brought 13 cars. Cadets greeted by Stanford students as Coach Glenn Warner observes. Branner hall prepared for cadets, training focuses on track work and signals. Jones plans privacy to fine tune strategy for New Year's Day clash. Heinecke hospitalized with a cold but expected to play Saturday. Perry Taylor replaces him at center in the California game lineup.

Stanford University Cal Stanford Glenn Warner West Point Branner Hall Lawrence Jones Army Warner Cardinals California Perry Taylor Walt Heinecke Heinecke

Seeking Opponent For Jack Sharkey In Miami February Show

Boxing news from New York reports that Madison Square Garden seeks a Miami February opponent for Jack Sharkey in a palm battle. Gerald Ambrose Griffith of Sioux City may meet Sharkey if he defeats Johnny Risko in Chicago Friday night.

New York Madison Square Garden Jack Sharkey Miami Gerald Ambrose Tuffy) Griffith Sioux City Sharkey Johnny Risko Cleveland Lew Massey Philadelphia Johnny Datto

Connie Mack Reaches 67th Birthday Milestone

Connie Mack celebrated his 67th birthday in Philadelphia with a round of greetings. The veteran baseball figure, described as hale and hearty, received widespread congratulations as the day closed.

Connie Mack Philadelphia Hearty

Shires Signs Up for Five Boxing Bouts Across East Requests

Charles Arthur Shires announces five upcoming appearances in Detroit New York Buffalo St Paul and Davenport with a $25 000 purse. He says defeat by George Trafton did not end his career and plans to fight until two weeks before baseball season. Jackie Fields will assist in his training.

Chicago Supergreat Trafton Shy Arthur Buffalo Detroit Jackie Fields Young Jack Thompson Madison Square Garden New York St. Paul Davenport East Middle West Charles Arthur Shires George Trafton White Sox

Western Teams Warming Up for Title Battle

Four dominant Western conference powers Michigan Wisconsin Purdue and Northwestern gear up for the 1930 title race. Michigan and Wisconsin surged in practice with strong wins, Purdue adds veteran depth led by Stretch Murphy, and Northwestern rebounded after a loss to Pittsburgh with a close overtime win over Notre Dame. The scene shifts as East and West squads hold light workouts ahead of the clash.

Chicago Michigan Wisconsin Purdue Northwestern Wolverines Pennsylvania Albion Badgers Bud Foster Pittsburgh Notre Dame Murphy

New Year Grid Warriors Show Practice Speed

In San Francisco on December 23 44 husky gridiron warriors practiced to perfect two strong fast elevens for the New Year Shrine game here. The squads represent top football talent and will compete on New Year’s Day in the annual east west Shrine contest.

San Francisco Husky

Little Folks Write To Santa Claus

Readable letters from children list requested gifts from Santa including dolls, trains, toys, candy and clothing as well as mentions of family needs. The article notes merchants surpassing sales during a blizzard with a record holiday rush and the post office operating parcel post despite severe weather.

Santa Claus Busine

Blizzard Fails To Discourage Chicago Buyers

Chicago shoppers pressed on with Christmas purchases since last Monday despite a blizzard. Local buyers crowded stores and racks, extending holiday shopping into the week as the storm deterred few.

Chicago

Odges Rebekahs Club Meeting Noted by Noble Grand

Odges Rebekahs hold a regular meeting tonight at 7 30 inviting all members and visitors. Mrs May Lollar, Noble Grand, extends cordial invitation to attend.

May Lollar Noble Grand

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