Pols want equal rule on West Point athletic eligibility
Rep Britten of Illinois predicts top universities will refuse all athletic contests with West Point and urges war secretary Davis to enforce three year eligibility rules. He cites ineligible Army players and notes many stars leave the Army after graduation. He hopes academies meet on the gridiron next fall.
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Coaches Debate Returning Goal Posts to Goal Line
The December gathering of football coaches in New York weighs the return of goal posts to the goal line versus keeping them where they are now ten yards from each end. Noted figures like Knute Rockne and Gil Debie weigh in on complexity, angles for kickers, and spectator thrill as debates center on simplifying rules and play.
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Sea Rocket wins 5 000 Christmas handicap at New Orleans
Sea Rocket equalled the 11 16 mile track record with 1 44 4 5 for C A Coyles entry in the Christmas handicap. Justice F was second, Marconi third as Sea Rocket powered by Whitaker nosed ahead in the home stretch. Black Gold faded from the final frame.
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West defeats East in charity college football classic
In San Francisco West beat East 16 to 6 before 27,000 fans in a charity game. Texas stars Hunt and Mann shone for the West, with Caldwell and Joesting standout for the East. Amos and Wilson contributed key plays for the West defense.
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Rival Goalies Clash as Detroit Invades New York
In Madison Square Garden the Detroit Cougars meet the Americans with veteran Harry Holmes facing 27 year old Joe Miller. Holmes known for economy of motion and four world titles, Miller revived the Americans after replacing Vernon Forbes and improving after a rough start.
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Pirates seek six more players after Waner report
The third Waner brother will report to the Pirates in spring as manager Dickens hopes for six new ball players. Dan Howley has a solid infield for the Browns next season and the outfield looks decent. The pitching staff may rely on the outfield to catch. Gene Sharkey is urged to beat Tunney if he can reach him with a right. New York boxing fathers crown Corporal Jazy Schwabs world flyweight champion of New York. Jurors absolving Rogers Hornsby of gambling claims imply the bets were joint. Big Ten women’s teams will meet five opponents next year including Alabama Dartmouth Princeton and Penn.
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Boxing Roundup Encounters Fortunate Knockouts and Draws
In Philadelphia Jack de Mare of Jersey City defeated Jock Humbeck in a ten round heavyweight bout. Rene de Vos of Belgium beat Vincent Porgoine in the semi final. Joe Lill and Will Matthews fought to a four way draw. In Milan Lee Jacovecci won a ten round decision over Ted Moore. In Pittsburgh George Godfrey stopped Sailor Jones in fifty five seconds of round one. Garreld Johnson defeated George Gemas in eight rounds.
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Boxing commissions debate heavyweight champion ruling
The New York Boxing commission was asked by the Illinois commission to rule on the heavyweight title. The inquiry asked whether Joe Stewie or Ed Lewin held the championship, but New York ruled there was no champion.
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Somerville Rookie Hogan Trains Hard To Shed Weight
In Somerville Massachusetts Frank Hogan the 20 year old Boston Braves rookie catcher trains at the Atlantic and Pacific warehouse to lose 21 pounds he weighs 208 and aims for 204 before the southern trip. He says the work will keep him sharp and that he saved money for his mother. Hogan is among Somerville high school alumni who rose to major leagues.
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California’s Dougery Brothers Shift from Football to Basketball
In Berkeley California Jim and Ralph Dougery, stars under coach Niba Price, swap from football to basketball with practice underway while the 1927 football season lingers. Jim captains the hoops team as guard and Ralph plays forward, as both vie for dual-sport duties. California has won four straight Pacific Coast Conference titles and ten consecutive victories since 1921, entering 1928 with strong depth and no major graduations.
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Lane Seeks Luck After Dillon Meet Loss
Hill Lane of the Hollywood Pacific Coast League club lamented his poor luck on returning home from the Dillon minor league meeting. He hoped to outdo Detroit’s Johnny Neun at first base and noted three other American League managers were in line ahead of him.
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Dixie Fliers edge all western eleven in Southern grid clash
In Los Angeles a Southern all-star team beat the all-western eleven on the field. Middlehaus scored the touchdown and Laraneta recovered a punt for a safety. Onslow, longtime Washington coach, was released by manager Bucky Harris.
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