Decks Cleared for Action in Eagle Town
Abilene meets Port Arthur in the Texas high school championship on Parramore Field after the Eagles posted a $6,000 gate and expected 10,000-plus fans. Port Arthur coach Tom Dennis brings a strong, weighty line while Abilene eyes a running game led by Lucy Phelps and Smith. The ninth title game since 1920 pits two evenly matched squads as fans anticipate a high stakes showdown.
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Husky Abilene Eagles
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Edith Catherwood Wins Olympic High Jump Record
Canadian athlete Edith Catherwood captures the women’s high jump Olympic title setting a world record. The crowd cheers as the Dominion flag and Canadian anthem are played, sparking offers for stages and movies. Millrose officials extend congratulations for her historic feat.
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New York
John Andersen
Millrose Athletic Association
Ethereal Edith Clears Indoor Height At Fair Meet
Feg Murray notes Edith gains consent to compete in February club indoor meet. She clears one meter fifty nine centimeters nearly five feet three inches. Edith described as energetic yet feminine, with praise for her engaging personality and ethereal loveliness. The piece lists the All-Building football team selections by position and school.
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Householder
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Schurch
Occidental
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Hall
Mills
Illinois
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Chalmers
Virginia State
Taylor Trunks to Star in Christmas Charity Cage Night
The Taylor Trunks, the world champion women’s basketball team, will clash with a selected all star lineup at Chicago’s Christmas charity tournament Friday night. The Trunks boast a 43 game win streak, 35 in 1927 28, with strong momentum this season.
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United Press
Chicago
Taylor Trunks
Baylor Bears Face Tough 1929 Schedule
The Associated Press reports Baylor coach Morley Jennings has completed the 1929 football schedule. Ten games are set with colleges in the region, including Stephen F. Austin Teachers, North Texas Teachers, Trinity University, St Edward's, Arkansas, Centenary, TCU, Texas, SMU, and Rice Institute.
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Baylor Bears
Morley Jennings
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Baylor
Jennings
Stephen F. Austin
North Texas
Centenary College
Shreveport
Texas University
Austin
Dallas
Rice Institute
Houston
Tex Rickard summoned to explain boxing links in New York
New York December 20 Tex Rickard has been summoned to appear before the New York Boxing Commission to explain his connection with Paulino Uzendun Jack Dempsey and Young Stribling amid charges in a telegram Jack Sharkey claims he forwarded. Rickard denies harm praising publicity and defends Stribling while noting Paolino.
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United Press
New York
Tex Rickard
New York Boxing Commission
Paulino Uzendun
Jack Dempsey
Young
Jack Sharkey
Sharkey
Rickard
Paolino
Europe
South America
Richard
Georgia
Brothers clash in New Albany mayoral primary
In New Albany Indiana on December 20 1939 brothers George T Harden and Emmett T Harden enter the Republican mayoral primary with George serving as township trustee and Emmett as a justice of the peace. A second note from Ann Arbor Michigan reports a hockey match between Ontario Agricultural College and Michigan set to open Michigan's new coliseum and ice arena.
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International News Service
New Albany
Ind
George T
Emmett T. Hardin
George
Emmett
United Press
Ann Arbor
Mich
Ontario Agricultural College
Michigan
Detroit Star Tackle Ruled Ineligible for 2nd College
John Sed Ryan star tackle of the University of Detroit undefeated eleven has been ruled ineligible for further play because he appeared with two seasons on St Edwards University of Texas. Major John L Griffiths Western conference athletic commission provided the ruling after being asked for guidance.
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Associated Press
Detroit
John
Sed) Ryan
University of Detroit
St. Edward's
Texas
John L. Griffiths
Asthletic Commission
Cincinnati Settles For Joe Stripp
Cincinnati officials announced the club settled in full with Columbus for Joe Stripp former Senator third baseman. Pitchers Jablonowski and Wykoff and outfielder Bernie Neis recently obtained will go to the Senators.
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Associated Press
Cincinnati
Cincinnati Baseball Club
Columbus Club
Joe Stripp
Jablonowski
Wykoff
Bernie Neis
Senators
Penn Wins Fourth Straight on Court
The University of Pennsylvania defeated Drexel Institute 85 to 14 on its home court for its fourth consecutive basketball victory.
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United Press
Philadelphia
University of Pennsylvania
Drexel Institute
Saints Beat Houston Y M C A Cagers
The Saint Edwards university Saints tonight outplayed the Houston YMCA cagers to win 25 to 17 over the Triangles.
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Houston Y. M.C. A. Cagers
Associated Preas Houston
Saint Edwards University Saints
Houston Y. M. C. A
Triangles
Georgia Tech Tornado Off For California
Georgia Tech's football team departed Atlanta today for the Tournament of Roses game against the University of California in Pasadena on New Year's Day. Coach Bill Alexander led 31 players, trainers, assistants, reporters, and faculty as the delegation travels in two special cars toward New Orleans where coaches join the Sunset Limited. Short workouts will occur at stops. the squad is expected in Pasadena Sunday night and appears in top condition for action.
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Georgia Tech
University of California
Pasadena
Alexander
Brownsville to Play Star Chicago Team
Brownsville High School in Texas prepares for a parochial Chicago opponent, DePaul Academy, after a perfect season with 828 points scored and only 2 points allowed. Coach Douglas Fessenden, ex-University of Illinois track star, leads the squad as Abilene and Port Arthur contend for the state title.
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Associated Press
Brownsville
Tex
Abilene
Port Arthur
Lower Valley
South Texas
Brownsville High School
Depaul Academy
Chicago
Douglas Fessenden
University of Ilinois
Barnes Leads Catalina Open Qualifiers At Avalon
United Press reports Ted Barnes a young Los Angeles pro tops the unofficial Catalina open qualifiers with 127 for 36 holes. John O Connor of Sagamoor and Tony Longo of New York show solid rounds while others linger. Championship play begins tomorrow with about 100 golfers, many international stars, in the field.
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United Press
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Catalina Island
Ted Barnes
Los Angeles
John O'Connor
Sagamoor
N. Y
Tony Longo
New York
Loughran and Stribling Step Toward Heavyweight Title
Alan J. Gould notes light heavyweights Tommy Loughran and W L Young Stribling could clean up the heavyweight division in 1929. Stribling shows speed and endurance with a string of knockouts, while Loughran mirrors Tunney in style, schooling, and resilience. Both are gaining strength for battles against Sharkey Risko Paulino and Maloney.
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Alan J. Gould
Associated Press
New York
Bob Fitzsimmons
Tommy Loughran
W. L. (Young
Loughran
Stribling
Ballyhoo
Tunney
Georgia
Leo Lomski
Jack Dempsey
Delaney
Sanders to Coach S. M. U. Mustangs
Henry J. Choc Sanders named captain by SMU Mustangs players and designated titular head with three eastern votes as an all American guard. The 1929 SMU squad appoints Sanders as leader following balloting in Dallas.
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Associated Press
Dallas
Southern Methodist University Mustangs
Henry J
Choc) Sanders
Sanders
Purdue Coach Ward Lambert Holds Strong Western record
Ward Piggy Lambert, long-time Purdue coach, has the best Western Conference record over a decade. His Purdue squad, with five letter men returning, shared the Big Ten title last season with Indiana and stands as a top contender. His teams have won or shared four conference championships and only once fallen below fourth place.
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Ind
Ward
Lambert
Purdue
Indiana
White
Gullion
Spradling
Cummins
Class B Teams Settle Claims in Texas This Week
Dallas. Abilene Eagles and Port Arthur Yellowjackets duel Friday in Abilene for senior schoolboy football state title. Class B finals also feature Caldwell vs McGregor in region 4 at McGregor and Del Rio at Robstown for region 7. Regional champions last week include Post Anson Farmersville Eagle Lake and Kerrville Tivy High. State league cannot sponsor beyond regional stage due to many Class B teams.
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Abilene
Post
Anson
Farmersville
Eagle Lake
Tivy High
Kerrville
Fight Results in El Dorado Gibbs Defeats Ross
In El Dorado Spruce Gibbs from El Dorado outpointed Young Ross of Syracuse New York in a ten round bout. Gibbs secured the decision on points as the referee scored the bout in his favor.
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Associated Press
EL Dorado
Ark
Spruce Gibbs
Young Ross
Syracuse
N. Y
Green Table Tourney Ends in Excitement
Chicago report on the Green Table double-joined cue championship ends with Johnny Layton defeating Willie Hoppe 50 to 23 in 22 innings to retain the three cushion world title. The pocket billiards crown remains unsettled after Frank Taberski protested Ralph Greenleaf. a rematch is set. Third in pocket was Erwin Rudolph over Pascal Natalie 125 to 123 in 87 innings. Otto Reiselt took third in three cushion.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Johnny Layton
Willie Hoppe
Frank Taberski
Schenectady
National Billiards Association
Ralph Greenleaf
Greenleaf
Taberski
Erwin Rudolph
Pasquale Natalie
Otto Reiselt
Loyola banquet to feature Knute Rockne speaker
Chicago December 20 Notre Dame coach Knute Rockne will be the principal speaker at Loyola University football banquet at the Hotel LaSalle Thursday. Other prominent Midwestern sportsmen will attend the event.
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Knute Rockne
Loyola University
Hotel LaSalle
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