Fans Burn Through Baseball News On Trading Season
United Press staff writer George Kirkley notes fans crave real diamond news as the Kiki Cuyler trade fuels talk of big moves. Pirates benefit if Cuyler repeats 1925 form, while Cubs eye possible gains and Ty Cobb rumors excite fans. Indians seek a manager, with Muddy Ruel linked to the role.
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Freshman basketball drills draw seventy candidates at Ohio gym
Seventy freshmen answered Coach Peden’s call for the initial practice. The large turnout prompted a short shooting drill and fundamentals talk before dismissal. Peden plans a series of cuts this week to form a manageable squad with about 26 candidates likely to join varsity scrimmages.
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Willie Smith Invades New York in Bantam Clash
British bantam Willie Smith, who recently beat Teddy Waldock in London, travels to New York to face one of America’s top lightweights as he tries to conquer the American ring.
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Teddy Waldock
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Walter J Travis Memorial Trophy Donated To Golf Championship
An anonymous donor gives the Walter J Travis Memorial trophy to the national amateur championship of golf club champions. The winning club keeps the trophy for a year, with permanent possession if one club wins again. Walter J Travis, famed as a three time American amateur champion, is highlighted as a golf icon.
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President Bryan Keynotes Ohio University Football Banquet
Dr. E B Bryan university president was principal speaker as Ohio University announced Peter McKinley as captain for 1928 football. The banquet drew 106 varsity and freshman squad members with coaches and officials in attendance. Coaches praised seniors Shattuck Jarvie Shafer and Robeson for leadership and character.
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Japanese Star Buck: Yonemura Premier College Football Player
Coach Harry Edgren touts Mino Yonemura, halfback for Chicago YMCA college, as the only varsity calibre Japanese football player in the nation. Yonemura, born in the U S to Japanese parents, lives in Riverside California and plans YMCA physical work after June graduation.
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Orsatti Released by Cardinals to Minneapolis
Branch Rickey announced the release of center fielder Ernost Orsatti to the Minneapolis club of the American Association under an optional agreement.
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Chamy Casilla Elected Illinois Soccer Captain
T F Chamy Casilla of Valparaiso Chile, former halfback last season, was chosen captain of the 1928 Illinois soccer team.
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Drake University names Franklin Johnson head track coach
Des Moines reports Franklin Pitch Johnson, formerly assistant coach at Illinois, has been signed as head track coach at Drake University. Johnson brings Big Ten coaching experience to the Drake track program.
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Kid Griffo Dies in Poverty in Hell's Kitchen
Once a top bantamweight and lightweight, Kid Griffo died in a rooming house in Hell's Kitchen New York after wandering broke and disconsolate off Broadway, where he had spent years prior as a celebrated fighter and spender.
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U.P
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Coach Olsen Names Ohio State Basketball Lineup for Wesleyan Clash
Ohio State coaches revealed the varsity roster after two weeks of workouts. Captain Robin Bell and Freddie lead a five man lineup as the Buckeyes prepare for the Saturday game against Ohio Wesleyan Bishops at Columbus.
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Basketball not to start during week
The Bobcats will not open their season this week as Rio Grande was found not ready to play. Rio will visit for a practice drill, while Bliss College from Columbus is set to invade the Athenian camp in a week for the opener. Grover lists 20 candidates with 16 to be retained for home games and 10 for visiting trips.
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Eastern Grid Coach Takes All-Stars to Coast Charity Game
Washington and Jefferson coach Andy Kerr to lead a team of eastern college stars to San Francisco for a charity game against a western constellation. Kerr, famed for W and J success since 1924, will face a western squad sponsored by Shriners to aid San Francisco Children's Hospital.
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Nose guard helps protect players in Oregon Aggies gear
Carl Metten showcases a nose protector attached to his headwear as recommended by his coach to prevent nose injuries. The Oregon Aggies gear is cited as a model for safer play.
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Gibson Served With Papers In Action Of Hoff
New York December 7 Billy Gibson manager of Gene Tunney has been served with papers in the suit of Max Hoff seeking a share of Tunney earnings Hoff says he is due a portion from an agreement prior to the 1926 Philadelphia title bout He claims Gibson received 20000 in exchange for a 20 percent interest Hoff alleges both Tunney and Gibson signed the contract which they deny
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Boo Boo) Hoff
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Athens High names basketball teams and prep plans
Coach Harold Wise announced the first and second basketball team rosters for Athens High School. Practice begins early next week as the squad prepares for a season opener against Zanesville High, with rotation used to ensure equal playing time among players.
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Ralph Clark
Robert Winning
Michigan to resume series with Harvard in 1928 and 1929
Ann Arbor Dec 7. Herbert Yost announced Harvard and Michigan football will renew the home-and-home series in 1928 and 1929. Michigan will host Harvard in Ann Arbor and then travel to Cambridge. Harvard’s 1928 trip to the West marks only the second time the Crimson have played west of the Alleghenies.
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