State Interscholastic League to host eighth annual tournament
Austin will stage the eighth annual Interscholastic League state basketball tournament on March 2 and 10. Schools must register by December 15 with a $1 penalty after that date until January 15. County champions advance to district and bi district rounds to determine state participants. More than 1200 teams competed last season.
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HE Amar
Decembe
Austin
Tex
Roy B. Henderson
League Bureau
University of Texas
Henderson
Rags Matthews Sets Endurance Mark in Collegiate Football
Texas Christian end Raymond “Rags” Matthews is believed to hold a new national endurance record after playing every second of nine games this season. He endured injuries, playing through a cracked rib in the final game, and earned second-team AP All American honors. Matthews, a six-foot, 173-pound senior, has been courted by West Point and is listed as a probable Western team member for the December 26 all-star game in San Francisco.
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Associated Press
Fort Worth
Raymond “Rags” Matthews
Texas Christian University
Madison Bell
Matthews
Rags
West Point
Texas
San Francisco
Britain's R-100 Dirigible Said To Be Largest Ever Built
International News Service reports the R-100, a gigantic British airship nearing completion at Howden, Yorkshire. It will carry 100 passengers with a three story hotel, dining room, dance floor, and wireless music, claiming 4200 horsepower and 48 hour ocean crossing capability.
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International News Service
London
Howden Air Station
Yorkshire
Rice Inst picks Dougherity as basketball coach
Former football teammate of Red Grange at Illinois, Rus sel Dougherity becomes Rice Institute basketball coach. The A P notes his past as a key blocker for Grange and his 1926 85 yard fumble return against Chicago. Dougherity led the Big Ten in scoring in basketball and earned All Western Conference forward honors.
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Associated Press
Houston
Tex
Bee
Russel (Pug) Dougherity
Red”range
Hliness
Rice Institute
Dougherity
Ulinois
Grange
Chicago
Big Ten
Tigers Plan Major Roster Overhaul After Star Injuries
Detroit December report notes Tigers target infield fortification with Frank Emmer and weak pitching addressed by a large spring training group. Jackie Tavener and Jackie Warner face surgeries ending their seasons, while new prospects join the roster to replace returning players.
Biff Hoffman Faces Gibby Welch In Rose Bowl Rivalry
The piece compares Stanford fullback Clifford Hoffman known as Biff to Gibby Welch of Pittsburgh as both excel in football and track. It highlights Hoffman's role in Pop Warner's offense, his Statue of Liberty plays against California, and notes his speed and ball handling while referencing past wins and upcoming Rose Bowl clash on January 2 in Pasadena.
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Ernie Nevers
Pacific
Pasadena
Panther
Gibby” Welch
Hoffman
Biff
Philadelphia
Chicago
Gibby
Stanford
Warner
California
Bears
Yoke Trend Extends to Lingerie In Gold Crepe Pajamas
The new lounging pajamas in gold crepe feature a tight trouser yoke and very full legs, expanding the yoke style from clothing to intimate wear.
Bears Rally Edges Eskimos 27 14 In Chicago Showdown
In Chicago the Bears rallied with three fourth quarter touchdowns to beat the Duluth Eskimos 27 to 14 in a professional game. Northwestern names Waldo Fisher acting captain for the basketball squad. Eddie Shea and Babe Ruth to clash in an 11 round featherweight bout in Chicago. Giants defeat Red Grange’s Yankees 13 to 0 sealing Metropolitan title. Canadiens top Rangers 2 0 in NHL with goals in first and third periods. Penn State cross country six athletes awarded major S for meet participation. A charity billiards event raises 500 dollars for Bob Cannefax.
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United Press
Chicago
Chicago Bears
Duluth Eskimos
Five Minor Leagues Reject Draft Change In Baseball
National Association orders five leagues to discontinue modified draft. The American Association International League Pacific Coast Three I and Western leagues move to non draft status, claiming the majors scout and reclaim players. Critics say the move violates the 1927 major minor accord and harms smaller clubs.
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Associated Press
Dallas
National Association of Professional Baseball Clubs
American Association
International League
Pacific Coast League
Western League
Western Association
Mississippi Valley League
International
Coast
Western
John Conway Toole
Cuban Davis Cup Team to Tour Miami Beach Tennis Club
A Cuban bat tleship will bring the Cuban Davis cup team to Miami Beach for a three day tournament with the Miami Beach Tennis Club. Matches are set for January with return engagements to be played in Havana in March.
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Miami Beach
Fla
Havana
Alabama Out To Regain Her Rule Of Golf
The Alabama Crimson Tide opens the Dixie links campaign with a strong squad led by captain Hugh Morrow and Sam Perry. Georgia Tech, Georgia, and Alabama promise a three cornered race for the Southern crown with notable players Watts Gunn Charlie Nunnally Maxwell Oliver Cy Strickler and veterans Baugh Crenshaw Crissman Thames.
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Associated Press
Tuscaloosa
Ala
University of Alabama
Georgia Tech
Dixie
North
University of Georgia
Georgian Tech
Alabama
Golden Tornado
Watts Gunn
Georgia
Charlie Nunnally
Bill
Maxwell Oliver
Oliver Brothers
Cy Strickler
Hugh Morrow
Sam Perry
Harry Princhett
Charley Allison
Files
Jack Crenshaw
Bobby Baugh
Glenn Crissman
Johnny Thames
Baugh
Crenshaw Brothers
Crissman
Thames
Morrow
Perry
Birmingham
Penn State
Princeton
Boxers face tough road as eliminations loom
The report notes Joe Beckett may criticize Phil Scott for comments after a sparring clash. Phil reportedly rose after a knockdown in his bout with Risko, defying the British code. He has been eliminated twice in Mr Rickard’s series, with one more elimination expected.
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Joe Beckett
Phil Scott
Phil
Risko
Mr. Rickard
One Legged and One Armed Players Highlight Season
A quirky Charlotte season features a center with one leg and a left end missing an arm leading a newspaper carrier football team. Bill Stewart, the pivot, used a cork leg yet was praised as a fast lineman while Kenneth Garland played left end with one arm on the outside flank.
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Charlotte
N. C
Bill Stewart
Kenneth Garland
New York Police Auction Sells False Teeth
The New York police department auctioned off fourteen false teeth the other day. Mr O Goory discussed the matter noting they likely originated from the Volstead act. George Ade rumored to be writing again. Purdue alumnus.
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New York
O’goory
George Ade
Ade
Purdue
Meet McLarni Burke Here Tuesday Showdown in Amarillo
Mickey Melvin trains at Amarillo Athletic Club awaiting a ten round main bout with Johnny Burke after Burke arrived with a fifteen KO record. Amos Athletic Director Anderson notes a six round semi final to be announced and a four round opener featuring Jimmy Hudson vs Fran Farrell aiming to draw local turnout. Roy fights expected to boost crowd with twelve to fifteen thousand city turnout.
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Wild Monte
Mickey Melvin
Amarillo Athletic Club
Tomorn
Johnny Burke
Burke
Amarillo
McLar
Atletic
Anderson
Ecn
Jimmy Hudson
Fran Farrell
Roy
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