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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1927
Page
9
KE Hall of Dartmouth, head of the NC A A rules committee, defends 1928 football rules. He cites aims to keep play open, fair, and safer, endorsing the shift rule and the removal of goal posts, and defending the lateral pass change amid calls for reforms.
In New Haven Yale classmates crown Harold Stanley 1908 as best looking and popular. In Duluth a bequest funds a kids swimming hole from Hans Christian Jorgensen owner of a large estate. In San Francisco Judge William W. Morrow to wed nurse Julia Neill who cared for his late wife. In Norristown George Thompson 67, a judge, on honeymoon with former Miss Jean Burnside Bowers 56.
United Press reports Tony Canzoneri of Brooklyn is a 7 to 10 favorite over Hud Taylor of Terre Haute in their featherweight title bout at Madison Square Garden Friday night. Taylor has twice beaten Canzoneri in Chicago and both boxers have sustained injuries in recent exchanges.
Feg Murray lauds Miriam Burns Horn for a stunning victory in the United States women’s golf championship. She tied for second in qualifying with Maureen Orcutt, then defeated Saxe, Wall, Pressler, Stirling Fraser, and Orcutt to claim the title and a place in 1927’s hall of fame.
The University of Toronto defeated Princeton 2 to 1 in a penalty free test game opening the intercollegiate hockey season in New York. Toronto emerged as the superior side over their American opponents in the icy matchup referenced by United Press.
Nueces County Navigation commission asks for bids on four 400 by 185 foot steel and concrete warehouses at the turning basin. Bonds totaling 1.5 million dollars planned. Berthing space would exceed 4,000 feet for eight large steamers. Government engineers urge congress to deepen the channel to 80 feet, requiring five more feet of dredging.
Berkeley California December 24. A granite and teak bench 45 feet long will be dedicated for Andy Smith former California coach and Penn alumnus at the Pennsylvania California game. Players from both teams will take part in the ceremonies. Smith died in January 1926.
Hanes promotes warm snug-fitting underwear with guaranteed threads and smooth seams. The copy touts soft elastic material that resists wrinkling and binding, promising long lasting comfort and best value, made in a wide range.
The Canyon Buffaloes begin their season with two Amarillo quintets in practice games Thursday and Friday night. Games start at 8 o clock. Buffaloes hope to trouble the city league top contenders and prepare for the Austin season opener against the Longhorns in January.
Gene Tunney was elected as a member of Madison Square Garden's elite Tex Rickard club, known as the 600 Millionaires, in recognition of his social and financial standing. James I. Bush of Equitable Trust announced the decision amid amused news coverage.
Montreal Maroons defeated Chicago Blackhawks 4 to 3 in an NHL game last night. Blackhawks captain Dick Trivin was injured after a collision with New Stewart of the Maroons.
In Kansas City Missouri Joe Rivers won a junior lightweight decision over Johnny Harris of Des Moines. Dave Young of St Joseph shaded Battling Clemens of Atchison in a close lightweight bout. Babe Picato of Los Angeles defeated Jack Barry of Kansas City in another lightweight clash.
In New York Ralph Greenleaf leads Augie Kieckhofer in a handicap match with Greenleaf twice as high scoring in five of six blocks. The tour proceeds with matches in Australia and New Zealand then South America. In Pinehurst George Dunlap faces Phil Lips Finlay in the mid winter golf tourney semi finals. In New York Princeton and Harvard tie 2 to 2 in the third annual WY championship series.
Chicago officials report that presidents of minor leagues will convene January 9 in Chicago to discuss revising the draft agreement with Major League Baseball. Mike Sexton says representatives aim to consult Baseball Commissions and Commissioner Landis. The minors warn they will not accept major league rules, while the majors threaten to end the agreement if needed. Yale defeats Rutgers 2 1 2 to 11 2 in a linked college game.
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