Connie Mack Acquires Outfielder for Athletics in 1929
Philadelphia manager Connie Mack signs Homer Summa and John O Rourke as the Athletics reshape for 1929 season. He trims mediocrity, retains key infielders, shifts Osia Orwall from pitching, and plans Fort Myers spring training with a four-man outfield led by Simmons Haas Miller and Summa.
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Razorbacks Sweep Frogs In Texas Swept 62 26
Arkansas Razorbacks routed Texas Christian University Frogs 62 to 26 in Fort Worth. Francis Schmidt’s squad controlled the game, with Parker starring on offense and defense. The win boosts Arkansas to four conference wins, atop the standings, with Texas as the main rival for the title.
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Spring Meeting Of Loop Is Called Off
United Press reports that the spring meeting of American League club owners is unnecessary this year. League officials say business is in such good shape that a gathering is not needed. The notice was issued from league headquarters in Chicago.
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Gorilla Jones Knocks Out Shackles in One Round
Gorilla Jones of Akron welterweight stopped Arturo Shackles of Belgium in one minute of the scheduled 10 rounds in Cleveland. Armando Shackles, Arturo’s lightweight brother, drew with Joey Kaufman of New York in a 10 round bout.
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College Basketball Scores From Across the Nation
AP reports last night’s college basketball results across multiple cities and teams. Arkansas defeated Texas Christian 66 26 in Fort Worth while Oklahoma beat Oklahoma A&M 51 16 in Stillwater.
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Lynch May Take Stand In Hearing On Bribe Charge
Boston January 9 City Councilman William G Lynch, named in the Boston Sunday baseball scandal as a bribe seeker, was to testify later today before the finance commission and deny requesting a 65000 payment from Boston Braves officials Dan Carroll manager of Jim Maloney was to corroborate the denial Fuchs defended his charge as a fanatic tale rooted in liquor while a witness mocked it as overindulgence in bad liquor
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Paris Youth Will Report To Dodgers
Paris Texas January 9 Brookyn National League spring training opens at Clearwater Florida with catcher Morris Ralston former Paris High School student and Paris Junior College player signing a contract with a Brooklyn scout after a summer of amateur play plans to report to the Dodgers camp.
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Dutch Mantell Aims To Tie Up Waters In Friday Match
Dutch Mantell says water speed will not scare him as he plans to win by any means. Waters relies on the flying toe hold, while Mantell promises a hard clean bout and a sharp sock if Waters avoids wrestling. Little Tack opens at 8 15 facing three grapplers Hod Eller Speedy Gustafson and Stormy Davis.
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Garden losses over $200000 in six months
Madison Square Garden posted a net loss of about $235000 for the six months ending November 30, with an actual loss of $233121 versus a profit in 1927. For the quarter ending November 30 the venue earned $75327, far below last year’s $919912, blamed on lower interest in the Tunney Heeney and Mandell McLarnin bouts compared with Dempsey Tunney and Dempsey Sharkey.
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Mack Defeats Morgan In Nontitle Lightweight Bout
Eddie Mack, aiming for the junior lightweight crown, beat Ted Morgan by a clear margin on points. Mack won the bout while Morgan retained the title by five and a half rounds, in Denver.
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Murphy Sparks Purdue Past Chicago 88 26 Victory
United Press report from Chicago notes Purdue center Murphy delivered sensational field scoring to power an 88 to 26 win over the University of Chicago last night.
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Kansas Aggies Defeat Washington University 30 to 29
Kansas Aggies overcome a seven point second half deficit to edge Washington University 30 to 29 in St. Louis. The victory showcases a tense finish as Kansas Aggies rally for the road win.
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Snyder to host West Texas girls basketball tournament
Snyder Texas January 9 The Associated Press reports the annual West Texas high school girls basketball tournament will be held here this year Superintendent C Wengeth worth says more than thirty West Texas teams are expected February 14 15 and 16 to compete for six loving cups ten gold baskets and twenty silver baskets awarded to the winners
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City Drug and Prairie Oil In Cage Wins
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Cub President Off on Vacation
Chicago Cubs president William L. Veeck left for Catalina Island, California, for a vacation, signaling no changes to the current lineup.
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Bernardi Wins Decision In Bitter Dallas Wrestling Show
Tony Bernardi of Little Rock defeated Billy Edwards of Kansas City for the headliner of Bert Willoughby's neck twisting show at City Hall Auditorium. After two frames each, Edwards was disqualified for kicking in the third, making a rough, bitter match amid a packed Dallas crowd. The referee was involved in a fist fight after the ruling.
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Texas A and M Aggies Triumph Over Southwestern Pirates
Georgetown January report shows Texas A and M defeated Southwestern University 89 to 24. The Aggies jumped to an early lead and maintained it throughout the game with strong performance by their tall players.
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Thousands Pay Respects to Rickard at Madison Square Garden
In New York on a cold morning, Madison Square Garden became a shrine to Tex Rickard as thousands filed past his casket. The promoter lay in state in a bronze casket with a guard of honor, while flowers and palms framed the scene. The public viewing drew about 16,000 attendees, a solemn, orderly cortege bidding farewell to a sporting impresario.
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Illini Five Wins From Indiana 2016
Illinois stunned Indiana in a Big Ten basketball game with a 20 to 16 victory. Indiana struggled at the foul line converting only four of eleven attempts, while the first half leaned to Illinois.
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Canyon Buffaloes Slip to Loss at Commerce
East Texas Teachers defeated West Texas Teachers of Canyon 29 to 15 in Commerce, snapping a two game series while Westerners had won the previous night 21 to 11.
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Dempsey to announce comeback plans soon for world title bid
New York Jan Dempsey expected to announce return to boxing to chase heavyweight crown this year He plans a September Yankee Stadium bout as likely final fight under plans by promoter Jack Rickard The elimination series begins with Sharkey and Stribling to fight February 27 at Madison Road in a promoter role for Dempsey and Kreudun Heeney may join second elimination in May to decide Dempsey's opponent
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Golfers Tee Off in Open At LA Today
A field of about 400 golfers will begin play on six Los Angeles courses today for spots among the 80 leaders and exempt players in the Los Angeles Open, a $10,000 event. Walter Hagen, the British Open champion, is a heavy favorite to win the first money, with Horton Smith Leo Diegel and Tommy Armour among the contenders expected to challenge.
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Kansas Jawhawks Return From Trip
Lawrence Kansas January 9 The Kansas basket ball squad arrived from the West coast after completing three games on the longest road trip the university has undertaken this season The team played against the University of California and two other opponents in a grueling western swing
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Contracts of Giant Coaches in Office
The New York Giants completed their 1929 coaching staff today after officials received signed contracts from Ray Schalk and Bert Niehoff. Schalk, a former great catcher and ex White Sox manager, will join Niehoff to replace Roger Breanshaw and Hana Lobert on John J. McGraw's staff.
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Kansas Jayhawks Rally Past Oakland in Two Games
California at Oakland game notes show the Jayhawks winning one game and lofting two of the contests. Key players and exact scores are not provided in the fragment.
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