Art Shires Suffers First Career Defeat in Boxing Bout
Chicago December 17 Arthur Shires White Sox first baseman woke to a bruised face and a damp robe sign reading Arthur the Great Shires after losing a fight last night. A Tribune dispatch notes Hack Wilson Cubs center fielder decided not to face Shires in January, questioning why he should fight him after observing George Trafton whip Shires.
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Boxing clash ends with Trafton victory over Shires
About boxing would fill a library. George Trafton, the portly football star, defeated Arthur the Great in five rounds at White City Stadium before 5,000 fans. Trafton, corsetless, absorbed Shires blows to his bay-window belly as the Great faded, and the referee raised Trafton’s hand.
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White City
Fights Last Night Across United States Cards
Chicago saw George Trafton defeat Charles Shires in a six round, Sally Schuman beat Irish Mickey Gill in five rounds. Trenton saw Paul Walker outpoint Myer Grace in ten. Boston’s Al Friedman stopped Big Boy Rawson in five. Eddie Wolfe outpointed Jose Gonzales in New Orleans. Topeka had Brad Simmons outpoint Bus Hall in ten. Pat Corbett beat Albert Williams in Kansas City. Baltimore’s Sidney Lampe defeated Johnny Sheppard in ten. Salt Lake City’s Eddie Bertagnole outpointed Imey Garfinkle in six. Art Palmer won over Rock Moore in Los Angeles.
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Greenleaf Tops Marks in Pocket Billiards Victory
Ralph Greenleaf, now second in the world title tournament, set two world records in pocket billiards by defeating Frank Taberski 125 to 0 over two innings at the Recreation Building. He posted a high run of 126 after a break scratch. Erwin Rudolph leads the tournament.
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Detroit
Ralph Greenleaf
Frank Taberski
Greenleaf
Erwin Rudolph
When the Panthers Go West By Feg Murray
The piece argues Southern California will beat Pitt in the thirteenth Rose Bowl under a favorable climate advantage. It recalls USC's strong history vs Eastern teams and credits Joe Climate for aiding the Trojans' outdoor prep. It predicts USC to prevail on New Year's Day in Pasadena.
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Pasadena
Higami And Farley Seek No Side Alibis In Card
Higami and Farley, top wrestlers on Al Anderson's Armory card, have both had appendectomies. Higami's appendix burst after a bout with Farley in Amarillo last spring, but he recovered and is now in top form. Farley spent time sidelined by side injuries, but promoters say both are clear of alibis and ready for a capacity crowd.
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Fair Play Sire of Man O War Dead at Elmdorf Estate
Lexington report confirms Fair Play, famed sire of Man O War and many other top money winners, died of old age at the Elmdorf estate. Born in 1905 as a son of Hastings and Fairy Gold, he was part of Major Belmont’s era before being sold to Joseph E. Widener in 1925 for 100000. His death marks the end of a storied bloodline that produced Mad Play Ladkin Stromboli Baracadale and other champions.
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Fair Play
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Elmdorf
Joseph E. Widener
August Belmont
Belmont Thoroughbreds
Widener
Heinie Groh Would Manage Springfield
BLOOMINGTON Illinois December 17 Heinie Groh former New York Giant infielder has offered his name for consideration as manager of Springfield of the Three Eye League next year.
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Sonnenberg Defeats Lewis With Two Straight Falls
In Tulsa tonight, Dynamite Gus Sonnenberg defeated Ed Strangler Lewis in two straight falls, the first in 50 minutes and the second 10 minutes later. Sonnenberg dominated from the start and retained the heavyweight title.
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Army Sails West for Stanford Tilt
United Press reports 110 Army football players depart West Point for Palo Alto to face Stanford on December 28. The squad travels on a 13 car special train, with head coach Biff Jones taking varsity, scrubs, and plebes to California for practice.
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Editorial Boys of News Globe Meet Defeat
Last night at the Amarillo Bowling Alleys the composing room team beat the editorial team of the News Globe 1805 to 1684. Two editors shot their first games as last minute substitutes for missing regulars. FE. Bynum announces city league play will start soon with two loops planned, champions to meet for the city title.
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News Globe Force
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Eastern Grid Stars On Way To West Coast
The Eastern All Star football squad headed west for the Shrine Hospital benefit game in San Francisco New Year’s Day. Twenty two invited players began preparations with a workout at Dyche Stadium under Coaches Dick Hanley and Andy Kerr. They will stay in Palo Alto, California until game day.
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Chicago
Shrine Hospital
San Francisco
Dyche
Northwestern University
Dick Hanley
Northwestern
Andy Kerr
Colgate
Palo Alto
Calif
Advantage of a loop shot in basketball technique
University of Washington coach Edmundson explains that a loop on a shot creates a larger entry area as the ball drops toward perpendicular, aiding entry into the hoop if it banks. He cautions against excessive arch, noting quicker, more accurate shots come from moderate loop and timing.
Cox vs Boychah and Palmer in Indianapolis bouts
Tracy Cox of Indianapolis outpointed Joe Boychah of Newark Ohio in a ten round bout. Royal Cox of Indianapolis outpointed Ray Palmer of St Louis in an eight round contest.
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Japanese Tennis Ace To Quit Game
Tokyo reports star Ichiya Kumagae, hailed as Japan’s greatest tennis player, will retire from tournament play at AO. He will focus on coaching promising youths and occasional mild matches for exercise and recreation.
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Tokyo
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Hogan First To Sign With Giants
New York December 17 1930 catcher Hogan became the first New York Giant to sign for 1930 when he affixed his signature on the dotted line yesterday and secured his contract. The signing marks the initial step in the Giants preparation for next season.
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Associated Press
New York
Francis Hogan
New York Giant
Women Injured in Motor Car Wreck in Dallas
In Dallas on Monday two Terrell women Mrs J H Roberts 45 and Mrs Worth Moore 20 suffered painful injuries in a motor car collision. Roberts had cuts and bruises while Moore was bruised on neck and face and was thrown clear of the car. They received treatment at Emergency hospital.
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Billy Sunday Urges Repentance in Kansas City Rally
Billy Sunday exhorted 6,000 people to mend their ways and beware of the devil, warning that the country belongs to God. He complained preachers buy clothes from catalogs while the devil’s gang rides in big cars. The evangelist spoke on politics, prohibition, boxing, and death, and raised funds for the City Union Mission.
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Radio Programs and Times From Associated Press
Central Time schedule listing NBC CBS and Pacific chain radio programs, with show times, participating stations, and notable acts across WEAF WJZ WABC and others. Includes names like Universal Safety Series, Edeth Ingram, Paul Whiteman, Amos Andy, and stage acts, plus stations such as WGN WLS KMBC KOIL KOA and KYW across multiple markets.
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Novelty Orchestra
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