Chip Off Old Block Wins Third World Title
Jake Schaeffer of Chicago becomes a three time world balkline champion by defeating Welker Cochran 400 to 328 in 11 innings to cap the 1929 international 18.2 balkline tournament. Cochran finishes runner up on prize money with the best average run despite loss. Horemans Matsuyama Hagenlacher Grange follow in the standings.
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United Press
New York
Jake Schaeffer
Chicago
Schaeffer
Welker Cochran
Hollywood
Calif
Jake
Cochran
Edward Horemans
Belgium
Kinsey Matsuyama
Japan
Horemans
Matsuyama
Hagenlacher
Germany
Felix Grange
France
Walton Calls Impeachment Horse Play In Oklahoma Drama
Oklahoma City's impeachment proceedings unfold with Judge Walton labeling the trial as horseplay and urging federal intervention. The court considers summoning Ardmore shoemaker T. N. Crossthwaite to explain a $1,200 bank transaction tied to a pardon for his son, R. D. Crossthwaite, a fugitive convict. Mrs. Hammonds’ role is raised as Johnston aides deny improper orders.
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Associated Press
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Senate
T. N. Crossthwaite
Ardmore
Crossthwaite
R. D. Crossthwaite
Henry S. Johnston
J. C. “Jack” Walton
Associate Press
Johnston
United States
Philippine Islands
House Investigating Committee
West Texas Girls A A U High School Championship Opens
Twenty one girls basketball teams gathered in Snyder for the West Texas Girls A A U high school championship tournament. The event promises a hotly contested race for the title and prizes as top teams from across the state compete.
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Nited Press
Snypen Nise
The German Siege Gun By Feg Murray
A portrait of Max Schmeling as a rising heavyweight with a powerful right hand. The piece compares Schmeling to past stars Carpentier and Firpo, notes his KO of Johnny Risko, and predicts a bright future ahead while hinting at the public’s appetite for a new champion.
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Dempsey
Boyle
Thirty Acres
Firpo
Polo Grounds
Max Schmeling
Johnny Risko
Big Bertha
Florida
Carpentier
Schmeling
Sharkeys
Striblings
Paulinos
Heeneys
Maxideea
Sharkey
Risko
Max
Nunamaker Is Champion of Barnyard Golfers
Blair Nunamaker of Cleveland Ohio emerged as the undisputed Barnyard golfers champion in St Peters burg Florida after a week of play. He led with 14 victories and one defeat, Burt Durayee of Wichita Kansas was runner up with 13 wins and Jimmy Risk of Montpelier Indiana took third with 12. Charles Davis, the 1926 champion, placed fourth with 11 wins and four defeats.
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ST. Petersburg
Fla
Blair Nunamaker
Cleveland
Ohio
Nunamaker
Burt Durayee
Wichita Kansas
Jimmy Risk
Montpelier
Ind. Star
Charles Davis
Two Contests at Central Presbyterian Gym Tonight
Amarillo City Drug five meets Borger independent outfit in the feature contest at Central Presbyterian church gym. St Andrew's Episcopal and Central Presbyterian juniors open the program at 7 50. Pitlrollers aid the locally strong lineup after recent wins over Amarillo High School.
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Amarillo
Borger
Central Presbyterian Church
St. Andrew's Episcopal Church
Pitlrollers
Golden Sandies
City Drug
Six Baseball Clubs Remain In Lone Star
The Lone Star League loses Ardmore one new member and Mexia a two year participant, raising doubt it will operate as six clubs this year. Sherman may take Mexia if it drops out and directors may seek Lufkin or Greenville to expand to eight clubs. Palestine Corsicana Texarkana Tyler and Paris expected on the schedule.
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Associated Press
Dallas
Lone Star League
Ardmore
Mexia
Sherman
Lufkin
Greenville
Palestine
Corsicana
Texarkana
Tyler
Paris
At the Theaters The Fair Prep and Pep Cast
A Culver Military Academy film titled Prep and Pep features Nancy Drexel and John Darrow in a school days scene. The Mission Conquest stars Monte Blue and Lois Wilson depicting a rivalry over a girl set against northern blizzards. Vita phone vaudeville and Movietone News present The Deandi Road To Ruin shows temptations facing modern youth. Mart y Young and His Youngsters headline Nat.
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Culver Military Academy
Indiana
Nancy Drexel
John Darrow
Monte Blue
Lois Wilson
Vitaphone Vaudeville
Movietone News
Deandi
Marty Young
College and city scores from last night basketball games
Missouri Valley 54 Rolla Miners 32 in Rolla. Westminster Culver Stockton 27 in Fulton. Pittsburgh 38 Washington Jefferson 18. Washington University St Louis 22 Creighton 16. Gonzaga 50 Puget Sound 27. West Virginia at West Point.
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Rolla
Missouri Valley
Rolla Miners
Fulton, Mo
Westminster Jr. Culver-Stockton
Pittsburgh
University of Pittsburgh
Washington and Jefferson
St. Louis
Washington University
Creighton University
Spokane
Gonzaga University
College of Puget Sound
West Point
West Virginia
College football scores from multiple games reported
West Point 39, Annapolis 34. Maryland 30, Navy 27. South Dakota State 36, Sioux Falls College 22. Washburn 22, Baker 20. MacPherson 24, St Marys 22.
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West Point
Annapolis
University of Maryland
Navy
Sioux Falls
South Dakota State
Sioux Falls College
Baldwin
Kas
Washburn
Baker
St. Maryx
MacPherson
St. Marys
Scout Troop to Be Formed at Johnson Street School
A new Boy Scout troop will be organized at Johnson Street school next Monday night at 7 40 under supervision of Byran Starkey. The American Legion troop leadership shifted to John Oakes after Lew Fields resigned due to illness.
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Johnson Street School
Byran Starkey
American Legion
John Oakes
Lew Fields
Lness
Lemoine Batson Ties World Ski Jumping Record
Westby Mississippi February 14 Lemoine Batson of the Sioux Valley Ski Club Canton 8 D Leaped 187 feet in his first trial but fell at the deadline. His second jump tied the world record of 183 feet in the annual Westly ski tournament.
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Westby
Miss
Lemoine Batson
Sioux Valley
Canton
Advance Guard of Cubs Bound for Catalina Island Camp
The Cubs depart Chicago for Catalina Island training with Manager Joe McCarthy leading the advance guard mostly batterymen. Rogers Hornsby is cited as a key player while a second detachment sails February 24. McCarthy warns against overconfidence and stresses the need for a reliable young pitcher. The group aims to begin work early next week.
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Catalina Island Training Camp
Chicago
Cubs
Catalina Island
Joe McCarthy
McCarthy
Rogers Hornsby
Presbyterians win title in final girls cage games at church gym
In front of about 220, the Presbyterian girls beat Buchanan 18 to 6 to clinch the Girls Junior Basketball League title. San Jacinto edged Central Junior High 20 to 1 in a tense finish to decide the city junior high crown.
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Presbyterian Girls
Buchanan Rchool Girls
San Jacinto Sextet
Central Junior High
Presbyteriana
San Jacinto
Cantral” ii
Shia O ' Bucha
Central Presbyterian Church
Tilden’s record stands long time as tennis kings rise
William Til den II rewrites the record books by reasserting the No 1 American ranking for the ninth consecutive year and setting a new world mark. The article notes past champions Larned Lacoste Cochet and Wills as rivals who may challenge in the future.
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Alan J. Gould
Associated Press
New York
Med
William Tilden, II
Tilden
Sears and
Renshaw
Lawford
the Dohertys
Brookes
Opening dates set for 2020 National League season
The official schedule lists April 16 as the NL opener with St Louis visiting Cincinnati and Pittsburgh at Chicago. New York opens at Philadelphia and Brooklyn hosts Boston with Memorial Day and other holidays drawing key matchups across the circuit.
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Hy Unitet Mreens
New York
Barehall Fallxn
Woaton
Philadelphia
Cincinati
Chicago
Wilwitthens
Jaly
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Moston
Pittsburgh
St. Louis
Boston
Mehlhorn Dominates Open Title Race After Turbulent Round
The American woman ranks claim five of six years, with two straight world titles and three years left to tie Mrs Mallory’s eight wins. Elsewhere Wild Bill Mehlhorn surged on California to Florida routes, risking Open glory at Oakmont 1927 after a dramatic start and a disastrous 12th hole score that dropped him from contention.
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Molla Bjurstedt Mallory
Nolan
California
Florida
Oakmont
Wild Bill
Ile
Bobby Jones
Walter Hagen
Jep
Harry Cooper
Tommy Armour
Mehlhorn
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U. S
Snyder
Feg Murray
Georges Carpentier
Nearpentier
Lone Star
Miami
Young Stribling
Jack Sharkey
Johnson
Presbyterians
San Jacinto Central
Roberts
Stevenson
Walden
Soveeeves
Randolph ‘ Caro
Nealte Enteeeae
Beuers
Rene Lacoste
Heart Cochet
Cochet
Lacoste
Paria
Helen Wills
Cardinals
Nerded Gaspard Awepe
Herbert Bayard Swope
Morning World
Lucky
Herbert Bayard
National Broadcasting Company
Lucky Strike Dance Orchestra
The
American Tobacco Co., Manufacturers
N.Y. Morning World
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