Von Elm Draws National Meet to California
Golf star Gix Von Elm, fresh from beating Bobby Jones at Baltusrol, draws attention as the 1924 or 1929 national meet may move to the Pacific coast. The shy Salt Lake City golfer, popular for his calm demeanor, is urged by fans to join the California Open and potentially lead the national event westward.
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Jimmy Powers
Neil
U. 8
California School of Golf
George von Elm
Bobby Jones
Baltusrol
Pacific Coast
New York
Chicago
von Elm
Brond
Los Angeles
Harry Cooper
Bobby
Gix
Gix von Elm
Salt Lake City
Utah
Jim Jeffries Battles Glendale Court Over Tiny French Poodle
Boxing great Jim Jeffries faces a Glendale court dispute over a diminutive poodle named Toodies. Mrs. Marve Swift claims the dog was a wedding gift, while Jeffries says Toodies is his, lost from his car over three years ago. The case, with Peggy the collie expected to testify, is set for January 11.
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Toodles
Jim
Marve Swift
Burbank
Toodies
Jeffries Ranch
Fight near Minneapolis leaves fighter dead
A fighter died after a clash in Minneapolis when he was knocked out by a fellow competitor's punch. Initial reports say the incident occurred early today and investigators are reviewing the scene.
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Minneapolis
Dee
Baely
Goth
1927 Golden Sandstorm football banquet honors letters
High school gathered at the Rote Dining room to honor the 1926 letter men and 1927 candidates. Eighteen players received letters and joined the "A" club while officials and former athletes offered praise for a season of learning and teamwork.
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Polk Street
Epp Boyles
Letter Club
Hays
Coach Hays
Epp’ Boyles
Carter Bassett
John Sellars
Ross ‘Swede
Four sections name grid stars of the season
Each region lists three top players judged by experts. East selections include Connaughton Harson Wickhurst. South picks Winslett Pickhard Thorpe. Coast names Kaer Shipkey Kelly. Notre Dame Benz?
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Connaughton
Georgetown
Harson
Syracuse
Wickhurst
Navy
Boeringer
Notre Dame
Michigan
Friedman
Ooosterbaan
South
Winslett
Pickhard
Alabaa
Thorpe
Georgia Tech
Kaer
California
End Shipkey
Stanford
Kelly
Montana
Boxer Berglund Dies After Fight in Minnesota Ring
Police arrested the St Paul boxer at ringside after he collapsed from injuries believed to be caused by a fall not the blow. Berglund, 21, had many amateur bouts but this was his first pro fight. His death followed another boxing fatality, Frenygh of Hartford after a bout with Elmer Friedman. The Minnesota death is the first in a pro ring there since 1915 legalization. Austria plans a $12 million first stage road improvement amid wartime neglect of highways.
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St. Paul
Berglund
Charles Pergulihan
Frenygh
Hartford
Elmer Friedman
Minnesota
State
Government of
Austria
Ice Hockey's rough charm and a saint for the sport
In a breezy historical sketch Feg Murray traces ice hockey from ancient needs to modern thrills. He notes Ching Johnson of the New York Rangers and defender Taffy Abel as key figures with Hammond’s team, and muses on spectators skating after matches and fistfights prompting a tango of ideas.
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Ching Johnson
Ching” Johnson
New York Rangers
Taffy Abel
Col Hammond
Madison Square Garden
New York
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