Hard 10 Get in National League Meeting Says
At the National League gathering in New York managers and executives lament that good ball players are scarce and trades are not happening. Pittsburgh’s Glenn Wright and Kiki Cuyler are discussed as trade targets, while Vic Aldridge moves to Newark and Burleigh Grimes goes to Pittsburgh in exchanges. Wally Pipp and Jimmy Ring are expected to be released as veterans.
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George Kirkley
United Press
New York
National League
Pittsburgh Pirates
Glenn Wright
Wright
Kiki Cuyler
Pittsburgh
New York Giants
Vic Aldridge
Russell Wrightstone
Newark
Aldridge
Giants
Burleigh Grimes
Pirates
Wrightstone
Phillies
Wally Pipp
Cincinnati Reds
Jimmy Ring
Port Arthur Wins Coin Toss for Semis Spot
Port Arthur High School won a coin flip to reach the state interscholastic league football semifinals after a 6 6 tie with Main of San Antonio at Port Arthur. Port Arthur will face Marshall in the next round while Main misses the playoffs.
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Port Arthur
Associated Press
Austin
Tex
Main Average High School
San Antonio
Marshall
Georgetown Wins Class B Bi District Title
Georgetown high school defeated Gonzales 34 to 0 in a rainy bi district football game to capture the district 15 and 22 championship.
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Georgetown
The
Associated Press
Tex
Georgetown High School
Gonzales
College Basketball Scores From Illinois Wisconsin Games
Illinois leads Bradley 46 to 29 while Wisconsin tops Franklin 37 to 19 in early action. Strong second quarter defense and rebounding shift momentum for both teams.
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Illinois
Bradley
Wisconsin
Franklin
Fights Last Night Roundup From Multiple Cities
Boxers from Boston Buffalo Philadelphia and other cities fought last night. Notable results include Jack Sharkey outpointing Arthur De Kuh in Boston and Jimmy Slattery defeating Jimmy Mahoney in Buffalo. Also Ken Lencho beat Paul Stedman in Little Rock and Lew Keesler stopped Carl Augustine in Lethbridge.
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Associated Press
Boston
Jack Sharkey
Arthur de Kuh
New York
Low Bogash
Archie Skinner
Montreal
Buffalo
N. Y
Jimmy Slattery
Jimmy Mahoney
Chicago
Kid €Odalice
Cuba
Johnny Helstein
Philadelphia
Benny Bass
Gaston Charles
France
Marietta
Freddie Miller
Cincinnati
Jess McMurty
Toledo
Charlotte
N. C
Johnny Roberts
Huntington
Kay Hahn
Indianapolis
Louisville
Sam Price
Benton Harbor
Mich
Terry Lingo
Pittsburgh
Little Rock
Ark
Kid Lencho
Mexico
Paul Ste
Sioux City
Lethbridge
Alta
Lew Keesler
Carl Augustine
St. Paul
Steward Lyman Named Captain Of Jayhawkers
Steward Lyman of Columbus Kansas Junior tonight was elected captain of the 1920 University of Kansas football team. Four senior members received invitations to join the All Star Big Six squad to face the All Southwestern team at Dallas on New Years Day for the benefit of crippled children at the Scottish Rite hospital. Beary of Nebraska and McMillin of Kansas Aggies were chosen to coach the Big Six All Stars.
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Associated Press
Lawrence
Kan
Steward Lyman
Columbus
University of Kansas
Dallas
Scottish Rite
E. BE. Beary
Nebraska
A. N McMillin
Kansas Aggies
President Coolidge's proposal for a country White House
President Coolidge urges a summer retreat for the President and the White House mistress near Washington. He argues a hills location would offer healthful escape from heat and tedium, with space for hosting officials, while noting Congress would not accept a summer White House as a legacy.
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Washington
Herbert Hoover
Coolidge
White House
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Congress
No Plans Yet For Sandies Postseason Game
Sandies have not announced a post season game after losing to Abilene 26 to 21 last Saturday. Officials may bring a strong team here within two or three weeks and a definite announcement is expected tonight. The text also notes Canada’s potential hydro capacity at 2 075 998 horsepower with 4 556 219 under turbine installation.
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Sandies
Abilene
Canada
Hoss Traders Wrangle in A L Session
American League magnates meet in New York with bids to reshape rosters. Ossie Bluege slated to move to the Yankees, Buddy Myer to the Senators, and five unnamed players to Boston. Yankees seek Ed Morris. White Sox discuss added strength amid traded pitchers. Toronto talks falter as Cleveland signals trades but manager Lena Blackburn blocks Bib Falk and Bill Hune field.
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Associated Press
Caie Ngo
David Harums
New York
Washington
Boston
Ossie Bluege
Senators
Yankees
Buddy Myer
Ed Morris
White Sox
Thomas
Lyons
Toronto
Cleveland
Uhle
Autrey
Bib Falk
Bill Hunefield
Lena” Blackburne
Christner Set for Madison Square Garden Bout with Sharkey
Akron heavyweight Christner who stopped Knute Hansen will meet Jack Sharkey in a ten round Metropolitan bout at Madison Square Garden on January 25. Sharkey signed the match after agreeing by telephone from Boston. Sharkey had earlier defeated Arthur De Kuh in a ten round Boston bout.
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Associated Press
New York
Christner
Knute Hansen
Bonnett
Metropolitan
Madison Square Garden
Jack Sharkey
Boston Battler
Tex Rickard
Sharkey
Boston
Auto License Push Reminds 1929 Tags Due January 1
Deputy Sheriff Jim Pottinger warns all car owners to purchase 1929 license plates promptly. Tax Collector Bill Collins has the tags ready, and while installation can wait until January 1, owners must buy them now to comply with the law.
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Jim Pottinger
Pottinger
Bill Collins
Kid Chocolate Wins Bantam Title Bout in Buffalo
Kid Chocolate the Cuban bantam star defeated Johnny Holstein of Buffalo at the Broadway Auditorium in a decisive victory. The Cuban fighter controlled the bout from start to finish, flashing his famous ebony smile after the win.
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United Press
Buffalo
N. Y
Kid Chocolate
Johnny Holstein
Broadway
Chocolate
No More Captains at Carnegie Tech Football
Carnegie Tech will drop the captaincy tradition, adopting Ohio State’s system of a per game field captain and a season honorary captain after the schedule. Howdy Harpster, this year’s captain and near unanimous All American candidate, will be the last to hold the title unless the policy changes later.
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Pittsburgh
Carnegie Tech
Oregon State
Ohio State
Wally Steffen
Howdy Harpster
Idaho Wrestler Promises Bout With Dutch Mantell
Wildcat Pete, an Idaho tree climber, says he has sought a match with Panhandle Dutchman Dutch Mantell. The card at the new Second and Fillmore arena features a semi final of the Tiddledy Wink Tournament with four top “Wink” flippers chasing a spot in next week’s final. Match begins at 8 o’clock with tickets sold at City Drug Store No 1.
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Wildcat Pete
Idaho
Dutch Mantell
Second and
Fillmore Streets
Texas
Luxembourg
City Drug Store
Thrilling Cage Double Bill Attracts Amarillo Tonight
Two top local basketball teams meet at 7 30 p m when Amarillo Athletic Club and Central Presbyterian clash at the club arena. Both squads remain unbeaten after two games and a victory by either side will shake up the league standings. City Drug faces Prairie Oil and Gas in the second game with City Drug favored to win.
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Amarillo
Central Presbyterian Church
Amarillo Athletic Club
City Drug
Prairie Oil and Gas Company
Prairie Oil
Diegel to be pro at Agua Caliente club near Tiajuana
Leo Diegel will represent the Agua Caliente club near Tia Juana, Mexico next season after leaving Fenimore Country Club in White Plains New York where he has been the pro for three years. He will earn a salary of 15000 dollars annually plus control of all golf shop concessions.
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Associated Press
New York
Leo Diegel
Fenimore
White Plains
N. Y
Agua Caliente Club
Tia Juana
Mexico
Diegel
Texas and Nebraska prepare all star Shrine game rosters
Clyde Littlefield and Matty Bell will coach an all star Southwest team against an all Big Six Shrine squad in Dallas on January 1. Southwest selections include Garland Beavers Jake Williams Bill Ford Red Petty Ross Love with ten of eleven Big Six picks invited to join the Nebraska-led unit. one junior is ineligible.
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Associated Press
Dallas
Clyde Littlefield
Texas University Longhorns
Matty Bell
Texas Christian University
Garland Beavers
Arkansas
Jake Williams
Texas Christian
Bill Ford
Baylor
Red Petty
Texas Aggie
Ross Love
Southern Methodist
Beary
Nebraska Cornhuskers
Big Carson County paving contract set for December 17
The State highway department plans a 550000 paving contract for Highway 33 across Carson County from Amarillo toward Stinnett, continuing to the Gray county line. Judge Sid O’Keefe led Panhandle citizens in supporting approval as White Deer residents urged action. The project aims to connect Amarillo to Pampa via Panhandle, with Gray county bonds funding further work.
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State Highway Department
Carson County
Austin
Panhandle
Sid O'Keefe
Commissioners Court
White Deer
Amarillo
Stinnett
Gray County
Pampa
French
Lena Blackburne Gets His Big Chance As White Sox Manager
Chicago December 11 The Associated Press Lena Blackburne longtime infielder and coach finally leads the White Sox after guiding the team to .525 baseball since taking over last July He was named manager for 1929 with wide operational control and a chance to rebuild the faltering club amid the Black Sox era fallout.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Lena” Blackburne
White Sox
Black Sox
Lena
Blackburne
Ray Schalk
Sneezing Momentarily Trials Brain, Says Medical Note
A historical remark notes that sneezing causes a brief brain convulsion and warns it is a moment of near danger to life.
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Thriller
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Vignen
Tiajuana
Littlefield
BELL
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BIG Six Eleven
Carson Road
Lena’ Blackburne
Silk
Lisle
Bill Adams
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Grant St
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