Zuppke to Be Guest of Athens Elks Lodge
OBERT BO B ZUPPKE veteran Illinois coach will visit Athens tonight as guest of the Athens Lodge of Elks. He will be feted in the Elks Club Rooms then address Elks members Ohio University Bobcat football squad and national sports writers. Don C Pecen Ohio U coach also to be honored at the banquet. Four Bobcat players Brammer Kepler Hart Warshower will miss the event due to basketball commitments in New York State.
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Obert
Bob’ Zuppke
Illinois
Athens
Athens Lodge of Elks
Zuppke
Elks
Ohio University Bobcat
Ohio University
Don C. Pecen
Bobcat
Brammer
Kepler
Hart
Warshower
New York State
Illini Rivalry History Highlights under Zuppke Era
Summary of Illinois football under Zuppke, including breakthrough upsets and star players like Red Grange, later Big Ten triumphs in 1927 and 1928, notable games against Penn, Nebraska, Michigan, and Ohio State, and innovations such as the screen pass and the huddle. Also reports Pomeroy girls and Jerseyville clash with final Jerseyville win. Biehl star with 17 points.
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Ilini
Minnesota
Illinois
Zuppke
Illini
Ohio State
Wisconsin
Pennsylvania
Nebraska
Hlinots
Penn
Illinois Stadium
Hilini
Red” Grange
Grange
Chapman
Macomber
Shively
Crane
McMillen
Nowack
Walter Eckersall
Posty Clark
Harold Pogue
Northwestern
Michigan
Chicago
Iowa
T Milini
Olifie State
Jack Wilce
Buckeye
Ohion State
Glouster Boys Triumph Over Crooksville 21 18
Glouster High School boys defeated Crooksville High 21 to 18 in the opening game on the enlarged gym floor. The contest stayed close to the end as both teams played strong basketball. The Glouster girls were defeated by Crooksville 82 to 82.
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Glouster
Glouster High School Boys Basketeers
Crooksville High
Glouster Girls
Crooksville Girls
Canaanville Triumphs Over Greens Run in County Clash
Canaanville High School boys beat Greens Run 12 to 0 in Athens County conference action Friday. Greens Run was hampered by three injured players Byaefski Gillett and Russell returning after holidays. In girls play Greens Run topped Canaanville 23 to 18 with Danko scoring 11 and Walton adding seven.
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Greens
Canaanville High School
Greens Run
Athens County
Bycefski
Gillett
Russell
Canaanville
Danko
Walton
New Marshfield
Many Golfers Tee Off Today in SoCal Winter Event
In Pasadena at the San Gabriel Country Club the annual $1,000 pro amateur tournament began with two amateurs and two professionals in the opening foursome. Tony Manero of Elsford New York paired with Wild Bill Jeliffe while Olin Dutra of Los Angeles joined Chuck Ward. Manero won Catalina Island’s $7,500 event yesterday with 18 under par 54 holes, earning $1,400. Dutra took $1,000 and Bill Melhorn of New York $750 for third with 18 under.
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Pasadena
Calif
California
San Gabriel Country Club
Tony Manero
Elsford
N. Y
Catalina Island
Wild Bill Jeliffe
Olin Dutra
Los Angeles
Catalina
Chuck Ward
Manero
Dutra
Bill’ Melhorn
New York
Pittsburgh Cagers Show Early Punch
Pittsburgh Panthers led by Chuck Hyatt defeated Northwestern 38 to 80 in Chicago. Indiana also fell to Pittsburgh, while Michigan beat Pennsylvania 27 to 24, giving the Big Nine a split with eastern teams.
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Chicago
Pittsburgh
Barnstormers
Chuck Hyatt
Panthers
Northwestern
Indiana
Michigan
Pennsylvania
Lengel May Get Police Pension In Canton Case
Canton officials report former Police Chief S. A. Lengel may receive a police pension if the Pension Board rules the new law grants it power to do so. Lengel served more than 19 years before suspension and later conviction tied to the Don Mellett murder plot in 1926.
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Canton
U.P
S. A. Lengel
Police Pension Board
Lengel
Don R. Mellett
Texas Christian U Gridironers Consume Food at Training Table
The varsity players at Texas Christian University ate among eighty pints of milk forty two pounds of meat twenty eight loaves of bread and fourteen pounds of butter in two daily meals this fall at the training table.
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Texas Christian U
What Does Grid Player Think of While He Is Running 100 Yards
Notre Dame back Jack Elder recounts his famous 100 yard run against Army with a focus on timing and instinct rather than thought. He explains the ball came to him six feet from the goal line and he simply sprinted to the end, while others dispute the exact yardage and observers offered varying Estimates. Elder recalls the slippery field and a moment with safety man Johnny Murrell as he sought to outrun pursuit.
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William Braucher
Jack Elder
Notre Dame
Toledo
South Bend
Cagle
Tran
Graham McNarmee
Dick Gentle
Lider
Johnny Murrel
Murrell
Illinois
A. C
Lieb
Jack
Kentucky Hills
Lodi Girls and Boys Defeat Pomeroy on Tone Roy Floor
Lodi high School teams, girls and boys, beat Pomeroy Saturday night on the Tone Roy floor. Girls won by 10 as Grim and Goldsberry led with 13 points. Burson and Tlack wood stood out at guard. Boys led early and defeated Pomeroy 29 to 20 with Beihl scoring 17 and Williams dominating inside, Sapp and Eggleston at guard.
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Pomeroy Boys
Jerseyville
Pomeroy
Davis
Biehl
Csessseeeese
Morrison Eeeeeeteseene
Whimame
Cceccassases
Tiggleston Eneereeneereae
Escs
Asahesbeatas
Pameroy
N.g. FF
Waecasebenseean
Davie
Lodi High School
Toneroy
Lodi
Grim
Goldsberry
Burson
Tlackwood
Lodi Boys
Pomeroy High
Beihl
Williams
Sapp
Eggleston
Italian Doming Cicarelli Edges Jeanchea in Rio Fight
In Rio de Janeiro on December 15 Domingo Cicarelli an Italian middleweight won a 12 round decision against Alberto Jeanchea of Peru. George Gemas an American heavyweight secured a three round technical knockout against Paul Hama a French Negro in the 10 round semi windup.
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George Gemas
Paul Hama
Big League Fight Champ Is Sought
Chicago reports a potential bid for the big league boxing championship to be held at Soldier Field. Lewin KR Hack Wilson of the Cubs hesitates to face Art Shirea of the White Sox, citing dignity concerns after declining a $15 000 offer. Promoter Jim Mullen hopes for a stadium bout despite ban chatter, aiming to fill 195 000 seats if weather cooperates.
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Chicago
Soldiers
Lewin KR Hack
Wilson
Chicago Cubs
Art
Shirea
White Sox
Ovecome
Jim Mullen
Hack
Shires
Chorge Traffien
Chicago Bears
Kid Gabbo
Ity
Chicaro Stadium
Shires&Wilson
Mullen
Fana
Saya
Did You Know That Rutgers and Lafayette Rivalry Notes
A fragmented reminiscence mentions Rutgers president John M. Thomas delaying a wager until a win over Lafayette. It cites coach Vander, Dan McGugin praising teams, Villanova coach Harry Stohidre, Ray Calwell and a Birmingham pennant, with older pitchers and Class A play referenced.
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John M. Thomas
Rutgers
Lafayette
Rutsecors
Vander
Dan MccGugin
Dan
Harry Stohidreher
Villanova
Ray Calldwell
Cleveland
Birmingham
Penn State Athletic Budget Shows Net Profit in 1928 29
The Athletic Association bulletin lists a net profit of 45906.06 for 1928 29 while other sports ran deficits. Football funded the program and supported non football activities at Penn State during the year.
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Penn State
Athletic Association
Central League Approves Split Season Plan for 1941
The Central League will adopt a split season next year after a Canton meeting of club owners. The first half runs May 1 to September 1 with a reduced salary cap of 3740 dollars and a 1 percent player limit. Donald C. Jacobs of Canton was elected league president and Harry Smith of Columbus named secretary. L. Z. Wyte of Decatur resigned.
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Canton
U.P
Aowewers
Donald ¢. Jacobs
Wre
League
Harry Smith
Columbusa
Eueciesding LL. Z. Wyte
Decatur
Tennis Association Urges Open Play for Pros and Amateurs
The United States Lawn Tennis Association explains its push for open competition between amateur and professional players in the latest issue of its official publication. It urges popularizing the tennis profession to attract more men and women to instruct players nationwide.
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New York
United States Law Tennis Association
Tennis
I. B Bt. T. Ae
Robbers kill 68-year-old Kierar in Youngstown robbery
Dee Youngstown 16 appears in this report as Uttering Police details say four masked robbers clubbed George Kierar to death after ambushing him. Kierar died, robbers fled with a mere 2 dollars.
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Youngstown
Dee
U.rb
George Kierar
Attll
Chiemar
Panther Stars of 1916 Eleven In Limelight
Pittsburgh Pa Dee University of Pittsburgh boasted a great 1916 team. many members linger in sports spotlight. John Sutherland, exceptional guard, Dr J B Sutherland, Pitt dentist and coach, and Doctor Cartagn, Pitt coach, played on that squad joint with Jimmy DeHart. Renowned figures like Pat Herron coached at major institutions. Warner from 1916 era continues producing champions at Stanford.
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Pittsburgh. Pa
Dee
University of Pittsburgh
John Sutherland
J. B. Sutherland
Pirt Panthers
Cartagn
Pitt
Jimmy DeHart
Pake
Bot Peck
Culver Military Schoool
Pat Herron
MetLaren
Thornhiil
Mastings
Crean Scobey
Tere
Por’ Warner
Elevelie
Stanford
Pacific Conant
Ohio State Buckeyes Disband For Exams Then Notre Dame Clash
Ohio State basketball team breaks for December 26 return after a 26 to 24 win over Ohio University. Courters will face Notre Dame at State Fairgrounds Coliseum after quarterly exams and a short holiday vacation.
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Columbcus
Ohio State
Ohio Univversity
Ecourters
Notre Dame
State Faithgrounds Coliseum
FOR YOUR INVESTED MONEY Choose Permanent Safety of Principal
Ohio's largest building and loan association offers 6 percent loans secured by first mortgages on Columbus real estate. Monthly payment is $1 per $100 borrowed, properties insured, and a $4 million blanket policy covers cyclone and windstorm. Bonus insurance and bonds total $1.5 million and reserves exceed $2 million. 34 years with no investor loss and 5 percent CD interest.
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Columbus
Buckeye
Ohio
Building and Loan Association
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Elder
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Shafer
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Fred R. Beasley
United Press
Rio DE Janeiro
Domingo Cicarelli
Alberto Jeanchea
Peru
Athens, Ohio
Tennis Association
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Buckeye State Building and Loan
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