All-American eleven of 1927 named by United Press editors
Notre Dame and Southern California each place two on the 1927 All-American team selected by United Press editors with coaches aiding the process. Minnesota also has two, while the East, South, and others are represented. notable coaches including Rockne and Wade helped shape the selections.
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Chicago
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Notre Dame
Southern California
Minnesota
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East
South
Knute Rockne
Lou Young
Arnold Horween
Wallace Wade
C. ©. Woodruff
C. W. Spears
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Michigan
Hake
Pennsylvania
Hanson
Charlesworth
Yale
Smith
Hibbs
S. California
Shiver
Georgia
Drury
Welch
Pittsburgh
Flanagan
Joesting
Calm Prevails in Kansas Sports Rumor Slugfest
Lawrence Kansas November 25 Calm prevailed in the University of Kansas athletic scene amid rumors of resignations and faculty interference The latest denial came from track coach H J Huff who said he has no plans to resign after the departures of football coach Franklin Cappon and assistants John Sao Harold Steele and Guy Lookabaugh The administration factions accuse Huff of seeking the resignation of athletic director Forrest C Allen and Bert Kennedy for his own advancement.
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Franklin C. Cappon
John P. Sao
Harold Steele
Guy Lookabaugh
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Forrest C. Allen
A. R. “Bert” Kennedy
Belgian fighter Cyclone Van Humbeck joins Tunney bid
From Belgium a young heavyweight, John Cyclone Van Humbeck, 203 pounds, arrives for a bout with Champion Gene Tunney. Manager Tommy Burns, a former heavyweight champion, believes his man will win Tunney's crown.
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Army and Navy ready for annual scrap at Polo Grounds
The advance guard of the Army and Navy football teams arrives in New York with both services in top condition for the showdown at the Polo Grounds tomorrow. Cadets and midshipmen travel in, with the cadets allowed to stay overnight for theater attendance. Betting circles favor the Army at 2 to 1, with ticket prices rising to 50 dollars.
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Boxing results and a college athletics resignation in brief
Weigand of Buffalo won a decision over Roleouz of Chicago at 175 pounds in Buffalo. Genaro Pino stopped Al Paul in Chicago. Letop of Tampa knocked out Cavelli in Orlando in the eighth round. The football staff resignation at the University of Kansas is alleged despite Bobby Wilson denying any connection.
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Genaro Pino
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Tony Letop
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Carl Cavelli
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Bobby Wilson
Colorado 10 Get Big Game Played Today
Denver University crushed Colorado 48 to 0 as Rocky Mountain conference action weeks toward a regional title. Colorado College meets Colorado University in Colorado Springs while Regis Rangers end non conference slate with a 40 to 0 win. Wyoming beats Colorado Teachers 27 to 6. New Mexico thumps Western Colorado 82 to 0 in Albuquerque.
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Colorado Teachers
University of New Mexico
Western Colorado State
Albuquerque
Missouri Tigers Lead MVC Football Standings After 1927 Season
Missouri tops the Missouri Valley Conference standings with five victories and one defeat securing the championship. Nebraska follows with four wins and one loss while Oklahoma Aggies and Iowa State also rank high as reported from Kansas City. In boxing, land o knocked out Henry Martines and Johnny De Mario defeated Tony Stiortson in Philadelphia, with Risko and Uzendun set for a Madison Square Garden main event.
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All-Conference Football Selections Named by UP
The United Press and editors announce All-Big Ten, All-Missouri Valley, and All-Southern lineups with captains from Nebraska Minnesota and Michigan. Second and third teams include Army Yale Vanderbilt and others, with several players mentioned for all American consideration.
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Weiss
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Howell
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Pickhard
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Barnhill
Tennessee
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Lautzenhiser
Crowley
Georgia Tech
Spears
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Thomason
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Yale
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Penn
Rasowski
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Chicago Cardinals Defeat Bears 5 to 0 on Thanksgiving Day
In a Thanksgiving Day matchup the Chicago Cardinals defeated the Chicago Bears 5 to 0 after a rough battle. The upset reflected the Cardinals' tough play despite a season of league struggles.
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Chicago Bears
Bylund Aims to Beat Dutch in Amarillo Showdown
Amarillo fans expect a pro wrestling clash as Sergeant Bylund faces Dutch Mantell tonight at the Armory after Bylund’s earlier 30 minute win over Joe Kopecky. Tickets are selling fast at City Drug.
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Kansas Coaches Resign En Masse Over University Conditions
Lawrence Kansas November 2 The entire Kansas football coaching staff led by Head Coach Franklin Cappon resigned after the athletic board accepted their resignations. Other departing coaches include Harold Steele John Sabo and Guy Lookabaugh citing dissatisfaction with university conditions. Chancellor Lindsey and Director Allen gave no firm reaction.
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Athletic Board
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Harold C. Steele
John Sabo
Guy Lookabaugh
K. H. Lindsey
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Walker to meet Berlenbach in new division tonight
Mickey Walker world middleweight champion faces Paul Berlenbach former light heavyweight champ in a ten round decision bout. Walker weighs 166 pounds to Berlenbach 171 as he steps out of his class for a second time in a month hoping to earn a bout with Jack Dempsey.
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Mickey Walker
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Paul Berlenbach
Mike McTigte
Berlenbach
Jack Kearns
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Hie Man
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Texan Owners Hear Of Western League Meeting In Dallas
Local Texas owners received notice of a Western league meeting in Dallas on February 2 to prepare for arbitration before the board. The goal is to decide if Oklahoma City can enter the Texas league and how it will proceed. Attending Amarillo owners named Farley Hial Witherspoon Press Bob Ames J H Coker and Allen.
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