Bribe Allegation Rocks Boston Braves President
Boston Braves president Emil Fuchs testified before the Boston Finance Commission that he was asked to pay 13 city council members five thousand dollars each, totaling sixty five thousand, to expedite Sunday sports approval. Councilman William Lynch was named as the proposer for the group. District Attorney Foley said the case would be sent to the grand jury after transcripts are received.
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Boston
Fune
Emil Fuchs
Boston Braves
Fuchs
Boston Finance Commission
William G. Lynch
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Lynch
William J. Foley
Joseph E. Warner
Suffolk County
Foley
Grand Jury
Finance Commission
Sympathy Eclipses Blunder as Roy Reigels Wins Respect
The Rose Bowl incident surpasses any blame with enduring fan sympathy for California captain Roy Reigels. Despite running toward the wrong goal, his courage and determination amid punishment and pressure show a resilient character. His leadership could lift California to future football glory rather than be defined by one misstep.
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United Press
New York
Roy Reigels
California
Husky
Golden Bears
Georgia Tech
Veter Pund
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Tech
Thomason
Peter Punch
Northwestern
Roy Riegels
Snyder Signs as Buff Pilot for 29 Season
Frank Pancho Snyder signed for a second year as manager of the Houston baseball club, after resigning in October over a salary dispute with club president Ankerman. The move follows a Dixie and Texas league championship run by the pitchers.
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Houston
Texas
Frank “Pancho” Snyder
Warriors
Ankenman
Schmeling Favored In Madison Square Garden Bout
German heavyweight Max Schmeling is a slight favorite to beat Joe Skyra of Dayton in a 10 round bout at Madison Square Garden Friday night. Skyra defeated James J. Braddock in Brooklyn last summer and is viewed as a capable challenger.
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New York
Max Schmelling
Joe Skyra
Dayton
Madison Square Garden
Skyra
James J. Braddock
Tuffy Griffiths
Brooklyn
Eddie Mack Ready for Big Lightweight Bout
Eddie Mack, touted as the best lightweight in the Rocky Mountain region, is described as on edge for his upcoming big bout against Ted Morgan, junior lightweight world champion, in Denver Tuesday night. Morgan, from Spokane, is to arrive to finalize conditioning before the title clash.
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Denver
Colo
Eddie +k
Rocky Mountain Region
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Ted Morgan
Morgan
Spokane
Wash
Mike Belanger
Razorbacks Ready for Five-Night SWC Cage Swing
Fayetteville Ark Jan is set as the Razorbacks depart tonight for a Southwest Conference road swing beginning with four games in five nights. Ten players on the roster travel as coach plans rotations and adjustments.
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Associated Press
Fayetteville, Ark
Razorbacks Head to Dallas for SMU Weekend Series
The Arkansas University Razorbacks depart for Dallas to face the Southern Methodist University Mustangs on Friday and Saturday. The Parkers are set to meet the Texas Christian University quintet in Fort Worth on Monday and Tuesday nights.
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Dallas
Southern Methodist University Mustangs
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Texas Christian University
Fort Worth
Tight finishes highlight Southwest Conference openers
In Dallas last night Rice defeated Daniel Baker 27 to 22 in overtime after a 20 all regular game. T. C. U. edged Simmons University 30 to 27 in the final seconds. SMU and Arkansas begin the season here tomorrow night with a rematch Saturday. Parker’s squad opens a Fort Worth two game set vs T. C. U. four games in five nights follow.
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Cage Teams Start Season in Rocky Loop
Western State Mountaineers visit Denver to face the Pioneers as Rocky Mountain conference play opens. Utah and Colorado squads travel to Fort Collins and Boulder for tests against Aggies and Creighton with strong early showings expected from Mines, Teachers, and Wyoming.
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Boulder
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Clark
Wyoming
Soldier Dombrowski Wins Bout in Detroit
In Detroit the Soldier Dombrowski defeated Bobby Booth of Toronto by points in a ten round lightweight bout. Dombrowski used reach and steady combinations to secure the decision. Booth pressed early but could not overcome the champion’s active attack in the later rounds.
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Associated Press
Detroit
Dombrowski
Bobby Booth
Toronto
One National League Outfield Positions in Flux for 1929
Uneasy is the outfielder's hand in the 1929 National League as teams reshuffle the roster. Cub outfield remains the only set trio Riggs Stephenson Hack Wilson and Kiki Cuyler. Pirates may add Adam Comorosky. Cardinals expect Walter Roettger back with Hafey and Leach as possible starters. Giants Waite Weltman Fallie Ott. Robins pursue several outfielders. Reds rely on Purdy Callaghan and others. Braves assign Harper and Clark. Phillies and Wilson deal add Peel for Houston hope.
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Associated Press
New York
Chicago Cubs
Riggs Stephenson
Hack Wilson
Kiki Cuyler
John J. Metirman
Fred Leach
Phillies
Fol Rough
Tony Kauffman
Rochester Inez
Giants
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Falllie
Melvin Ott
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Martin Callaghan
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Colmbue
Boston Braves
George Washington Harper
Cardinals
Earl Clark
Mhilles
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St. Lows
Wilson
Peel
Houston
Last Night's Basketball Scores and Results Across Cities
A roundup of college and military academy basketball scores from Fort Worth to Walla Walla. Notable games include Michigan topping Cornell 45 14 in Ann Arbor and Army beating McGill 39 19 at West Point.
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Ann Arbor
Mich
Michigan
Cornell
Prize fighter exonerated of his foe's death
William A. Marks boxer was exonerated of all blame in the death of Richard Williams after a coroner's jury ruled Williams died from heart failure and over exertion. Witnesses testified Williams was convalescing from influenza and unfit to box when he entered the ring.
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William A. Marks
Richard Williams
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Matchmaker Eyes Walker Title Defense at Madison Square Garden
New York January 3 A promoter Tom McArdle aims to secure Mickey Walker signature for a title defense at Ace Hodkins in Madison Square Garden before season end. He plans to seek New York State Athletic Commission approval at its meeting tomorrow to formalize the Nebraska Wildcat bout.
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New York
Tom McArdle
Mickey Walker
Ace Hodkins
Madison Square Garden
McArdle
Walker
Nebraska Wildcat
New York State Athletic Commission
Grand Jury Inspects County Farm After Holidays
The grand jury reconvened after New Year, left before noon with County Judge Sam B Motlow and District Attorney Edward W Thomerson to inspect the county farm. They will be hosted by county commissioners and farm management for lunch, completing the inspection this afternoon.
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Grand Jury
Sam B. Motlow
Commissioners Court
Edward W. Thomerson
Citation by Publication in Potter County Texas
Public notice directs summons for J J Dobbs and unknown heirs in district court case No 7054 filed January 2 1929 by C W Biller. It requests publication weekly for four weeks in Potter County Texas newspapers and names Amarillo as location with legal action to quiet title on Lot 22 Block 2 Bivins addition.
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State of Texas
Potter County
J. J. Dobbs
J. L. Dobbs
108Th District Court
Texas
C. W. Biller
J. J. Dobbe
Ab&m
Bivins
Amarillo
J. C. Skillman
A. D
J. H. Sears
Coach rallies to defend Roy Riegels after Rose Bowl miscue
Georgia Tech coach Kill Alexander defended California center Roy Riegels for his wrong way run that produced the safety in the 8-7 loss to Georgia Tech. Alexander cited Rose Bowl end-to-end scenery confusion and proposed marking goals with reversible flags. Southern star fullback Pather Lumpkin expressed sympathy for Riegels.
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Georgia Tech
Golden Tornado
Atlanta
Tech
Californian
Paendens
Roy Riewels
California Center
Alexander
Riewels
Riegels
Pather Lumpkin
Southerners
California
Rheumatism Relief Promoted by 8.8.8 with Letters
Advertises S S S as a long established remedy for rheumatism and muscle pains. Claims over 100 years of use and relief in thousands of cases. Includes a testimonial from R L Bush of Southern Railway Knoxville Tennessee noting skin eruption cure and improved appetite after six bottles.
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R. L. Bush
Southern Railway
Knoxville, Tenn
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