Lary to Tryout by Champions in Spring Training
The New York Yankees cut Jimmy Reese and will keep Lynn Lary in Oakland with an option. Reese may stay with Oakland and pilot him toward a major league chance in 1929, while Lary is headed to St. Petersburg for a spring trial at third base with New York.
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Frank Getty
United Press
New York
New York Yankees
Jimmy Reese
Jimmy
Oakland
Cal
Reese
Lynn Lary
Will Wrigley, Jr
Lary
Oakland Keystone
Mark Koenig
Tony Lazzeri
Lazzeri
Koenig
Miller Huggins
Colonel Ruppert
Yankee
California
Huggins
Ruppert
Neese
Avi
Yankees
St. Petersburg
Rock of the Marne General Marries Frisco Analyst
Major General Ulysses Grant McAlexander known as the Rock of the Marne wed Grace Palmer Graig, a San Francisco psychoanalyst and lecturer. The ceremony occurred at Balboa in the Canal Zone. he arrives from Panama aboard the Somme en route to Hawaii for a honeymoon.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
Ulysses Grant McAlexander
Hawaii
Grace Palmer Graig
Balboa
Canal Zone
McAlexander
Panama
Somme
Griffiths defeats Johnson in Fox City bout
Tuffy Griffiths of Fox City outpointed Garfield Johnson of Pittsburgh in ten rounds. John Simpson of San Antonio stopped Spike Kelly of Chicago in five rounds in West Palm Beach. Northern Ireland reports two and a half miles of highway per square mile of land.
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Associated Press
Offalo
Tuffy Griffiths
Fox City
Garfield Johnson
Pittsburgh
West Palm Beach
Fla
Johnny Simpson
San Antonio
Spike Kelly
Chicago
Northern Ireland
Trojan Victory Secures 1928 PCC Title for USC
USC clinched undisputed Pacific Coast Conference honors for 1928 with a victory over Idaho while California failed to beat Stanford on November 24. The Bears would have shared the crown if California had defeated Stanford, as both teams had perfect conference records until their scoreless tie. Dynamic Don Williams starred at quarterback for USC with an eight win one tie season, totaling 240 points scored against 45.
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Noward Jones
California
Stanford
University of Southern California
Idaho
Bears
Trojans
California Memorial Stadium
Notre Dame
Trojan
Howard Jones
Oregon State
Occidental
Southern California
Washington
Don" Williams
Russ Saunders
Lloyd Thomas
National League Fielding Honors To Chicago Cubs
Chicago Cubs win NL fielding title with a .975 average led by Charley Grimm at first base and Gabby Hartnett catching with a .989 mark. Ray mond Bressler of Brooklyn posted the top fielding average at .985 in 157 games, with veterans dominating the leaderboard across positions.
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Chicago Cubs
William J. Dunn
United Press
New York
Cubs
St. Louis Cardinals
Cincinnati
Charley Grimm
Gubs
Bill Terry
New York Giants
Frank Frisch
St. Louis
Fred Maguire
Chicago
Fred Lindstrom
Clyde Beck
Horace Ford
Cincinnati Reds
Rabbit Maranville
Cardinals
Ford
Maranville
Fred Williams
Philadelphia
Raymond Bressler
Brooklyn
Max Carey
Gabby Hartnett
Jim Taylor
Boston
Rockne Era Notre Dame Football Record Set
Notre Dame under Knute Rockne since 1917 has played 111 games with 92 wins 13 losses and six ties. 1928 was the weakest season with four losses, yet Rockne called that team one of his best. Nebraska has been the toughest opponent in the Rockne era according to the football annual.
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South Bend
Ind
Knute Rockne
Notre Dame
Ramblers
Rockne
Nebraska
Coaches Gather for 23rd Annual Football Rules Convention
New Orleans hosts coaches from nearly every major university and college at the National Association of Football Coaches meeting. Executives discuss proposed rule changes including Pop Warner’s plan to break ties by awarding victory to the team with more first downs when scoring is even.
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Associated Press
New Orleans
National Association of Football Coaches
Glenn Meehan
New York University
Pop” Warner
Bible to Cornhuskers as grid coach
Denver AP reports Dana Bible, named Nebraska head coach, will work with Bo McMillin, new Kansas State coach, in fall in Manhattan. Bible, former Texas A and M leader, faces McMillin, famed 1920s All American, in comeback reunion amid Big Six reshaping.
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Aspciated Press
Kansas City
Dixie
Big Sie
Bo McMcMilin
Dana X. Bible
University of Nebraska
Coach Bible
Cornhusker Institution
Ernest F. Beary
McMillin
Center
Colonels
Harvard
Texas Aggies
Bible
Tennessee
University of North Carolina
Texas
Texas A. and
Kansas State Agricultural College
Feminine golf stars to fore in tournament
In Long Beach California feminine players take the spotlight in an amateur pro event serving as a qualifier for the Long Beach open. Qualifying begins tomorrow and runs through Saturday with top players like Virginia Van Wye of Chicago paired with Walter Hagen. The Haig teamed with Arnold Statz posted a 65 in the San Gabriel event where 60 was the low score.
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Associated Press
Long Beach
Cal
Virginia van Wye
Chicago
Walter Hagen
the Haig
Arnold Statz
San Gabriel
Pitchers With 10 or More Games Without Errors Lead
Fred Fitzsimmons of New York led with 86 chances accepted in 40 games. Dazzy Vance of Brooklyn followed with 72 chances in 38 games among 25 pitchers listed.
Two Precautions To Reduce Flu Risk In Daily Habit
The article advises two measures to lower influenza contagion risk. First, protect the nose and throat with Mistol used each morning and night to clear the head, soothe the throat, and help with a runny nose or sore throat. Second, maintain general health using Najol, described as a natural preventive, not a laxative.
Bible Leaves Texas A and M for Nebraska Huskers
Gloom fell over Texas A and M as Dana X. Bible announced he would coach the Nebraska Cornhuskers for three years. He cited a pro career opportunity rather than salary, and Aggie alumni planned a farewell event in Fort Worth. Possible successors discussed include Tyron of Waco High.
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Associated Press
College Station
Tex
Texas A & M. College
Dana X. Bible
Aggie Gridiron
Nebraska Cornhuskers
Bible
Iie
Nebraska
Texas A. & M
Aggie
Southwest
Fort Worth
Aggieland
Lincoln
Oul Tyron
Waco High School
Nujol and Mistol Promote Stopgap Flu Protection
An advertisement touts Nujol and Mistol as a twofold safeguard against colds and influenza. It claims the combination strengthens immune resistance, prevents illness when taken regularly day and night, and urges immediate purchase at druggists.
Dempsey Signed for February Title Fight
The New York Times reports Jack Dempsey has signed to fight Young Stribling in Minami on February 26. The article lists potential challengers for a separate February 4 title defense by Lhenard Horemans, with contenders including Welker Cochran Jack Schaefer Willie Hoppe Eric Hagenlacher Marcel von Leemput Felix Grange Roger Conti Kindrey Matanyamna and Todao Bagenume.
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York Times
Tes Richard
Miami
Fin
Jack Dempsey
Young Stribling
Minami
Welker Cochran
Jack Schaefer
Willie Hoppe
Eric Hagenlacher
Marcel von Leemput
Felix Grange
Roger Conti
Kindrey Matanyamna
Todao Bagenume
Fort Worth Texans Conclude Two-Hour Coliseum Workout
A Fort Worth Central High squad arrived in Los Angeles for a Saturday game against a Southern California prep eleven. Coach Ben Winkleman praised their condition and planned two more workouts. The Texans displayed sharp handling and several rugby-style passes, with five backs capable of strong throws.
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Associated Press
Los Angeles
Central High School
Fort Worth
Coliseum
Texas
Southern California
Panthers
Ben Winkleman
California in Good Shape for Rose Bowl Grid Contest
California football team enters final practice routine with ten workouts completed and one daily session ahead of the Rose Bowl showdown. The Avnelated Press reports Pasadena on December 27 as UC prepares for the major game.
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California
Pasadena
Cal
University of California
Hudkins and Devos Fight Is Tomorrow
New York December 27 One of the season’s top boxing events features Ace Hudkins of Nebraska and Rene Devos the Belgian middleweight who will clash tomorrow. Devos, the 160 pounder with a hard left, has drawn heavy interest as the leading foreign challenger since Tommy Milligan. Hudkins profiles as the tougher, more relentless opponent in a bout expected to draw major attendance. Georgia Tech story notes late injuries as Raleigh Drennon and John Brooke miss practice due to fever ahead of New Year’s Day clash with Georgia Tech.
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New York
Ace Hudkins
Mudkinses
Nebraska
Rene Devos
Biddlea
Philadelphia
Devon
Crifice
Tommy Milligan
Hudkins
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Ity United Pree
Tee
Lhenard Horemans
National Billiard Association
Associated
Irees
The
New
FT. Worth
Winkleman
DEVOS
Georgian Tech
Alexander
Georgia Tornado
Raleigh Drennon
Jom Hrooke
Tech
Yellow Jackets
Harold English
Cal Farley
Goodrich
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