O Doul Named National League Batting Champion
Frank J Lefty O Doul of Philadelphia topped the National League batting averages with a high mark near .400 in the 1929 season official records show. He set a major league hits record with 254 while his teammates and rivals posted several other notable marks.
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New York
A.R
Frank J
Lefty) O'Doul
Philadelphia
United Press
O’doul
New York Giants
Yankees
Babe Her- Sad
Brooklyn
O'Doul
Rogers Hornsby
Phillie
Lloyd Wane
The
Pirates
Hazen Cuyler
Pittsburgh
Charles Klein
Phillies
Johnny Frederick
Herman
Rogers Mornsby
Cubs
Hornsby
Lloyd Waner
Pits
Fred McGuire
Lon
Braves
Whitney and Hurst
Ambitious Rebuilding Under Donte Bush Scrambles White Sox
The Town of Gold story describes Donte Bush guiding a strategic overhaul of the White Sox after the Yankees era ends. Lena Mackburne’s influence is noted, with an outfielder drafted from Portland and Erin Smith promoted from Birmingham to start the rebuild, plus several young pitchers. Comiskey backs the effort as Art Shires’ case looms.
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Donte Bush
New York Yankees
Philadelphia Athletics
White Sox
Lena S Mackburne
Vortland
Erin Smith
Appointment of Charlea Wagner as 1990 team manager
Rob Quinn announces Charlea He Wagner will manage the team for the 1990 season succeeding retiring BUI Carrigan. Wagner, the eighth manager for the club, has three seasons as Carrigan’s assistant and previously led the Red Sox to a succession of plate podiums amid historic team changes.
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Charlea
Wagner
Red Sos
Bui Carrigan
Rob Quinn
Tew
Carrigan
Famoure Helle
Vincess
Massey Wins Ten Round Decision In Philadelphia Card
Lew Massey of Philadelphia defeated Johnny Datto of Cleveland by ten round decision in the main event. Both fighters weighed 125½ pounds. Matt Adgree topped Billy Jones, both of Philadelphia, in ten rounds. Baby Joe Gans of Los Angeles beat Kid Brown of Philadelphia in ten rounds, and Stuffy McInnes of Scotland won on a foul over Young Ketchell of Chester in four.
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Philadelphia
U.P
Lew Massey
Johnny Datto
Cleveland
Matt Adgree
Billy Jones
Baby Joe Gans
Los Angeles
Harry
Kid) Brown
Stuffy McInnes
Scotland
Young Ketchell
Chester
Love Wins Over Royal Tradition
Youthful Lieut Francois Francis of the Royal Horse Guards plans to resign his commission to wed Sun Jariania, an American musical comedy star in London, defying ancient royal.wedlock decree.
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Francois Francis
Royal Horse Guards
England
Griffiths Edges Risko in Madison Square Garden Bout
Tuffy Griffiths of Sioux City Iowa and Johnny Risko of Cleveland completed strenuous training for their ten round fight at Madison Square Garden tomorrow night and will have light workouts today. Griffiths is a slight betting favorite.
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Griffiths
Sioux City
Johnny Risko
Cleveland
Madison Square Garden
Bruing Ties for Third as Chicago Defeats St Wayne
Chicago Bruing and their opponent tied for third place in the American basketball league after a 18 to 15 win over St Wayne. The game featured tight defense and a closely contested second half.
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Chicago
Dec
U.P
Bruing
St. Wayne
Philadelphia boxer Tommy Donahue defeats Eddie Wallace in eight rounds
In Philadelphia at Manayunk A A C yesterday Tommy Donahue 155 pounds beat Eddie Wallace of Camden New Jersey in an eight round main event with Wallace at 157 pounds.
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Tommy Donahue
Eddie Wallace
Camden
N. J
Manayunk A
Donahue
Wallace
Philadelphia boxer White battles Hart to eight round draw
In Rittersville, Matty White of Philadelphia and Heinie Hart fought an eight round draw in the feature bout of a Christmas after noon boxing program. Mickey Blake of Los Angeles defeated Georgia Mallick of Vracksville in the undercard.
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Rittersville
Matty White
Philadelphia
Heinie Hart
Mickey Blake
Los Angeles
Georgia Mallick
Vracksville
Civil War saber sparks courtroom appearance in California
In San Rosa California Percy Walker a 45 year old Christian Science practitioner appeared in court on a charge of attempting to stab Peter Larsen 72 with a Civil War cavalry saber heirloom from Walker's family Walker said the dispute over a $75 payment for services rendered Larsen claimed Walker charged at him with the saber and drove it through his clothing Walker denied lunging at Larsen.
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San Rosa
Calif
U.P
Percy Walker
Peter Larsen
Walker
Larsen
Ruined White House To Be Repaired Now
President Hoover resumed state duties after Christmas resting with family and aides. He inspected the ruined West Wing offices damaged by a Christmas Eve fire and ordered immediate reconstruction with a plan to resume work within 60 days.
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White House
Washington
Hoover
Wanted To Work at 100 He Dies at 99
Cincinnati Ohio Dee 26. William H. Fey, internationally known wood carver, died at his home today at age 99. He aspired to work until his 100th birthday on February 6. The last caller was Mrs. Nicholas Longworth, and she showed interest in his work.
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Dee
William H. Try
Fiere
Fey
Nicholas Longworth
House of Representatives
Sprinter Nellie Doerschlag vows marriage won’t end career
Riverside California December reports reveal Nellie Doerschlag the 23 year old sprinter who twice equalled the world record for the 60 yard dash married Edward Collins Jr. She says marriage should not interfere with a woman athlete and hopes to represent Pasadena Athletic Club at the international women’s meet in Czecho Slovakia next summer.
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Riverside
Calif
Nellie Doerschlag
Edward Collins, Jr
Pasadena
Czecho-Slovakia
Butler Triumphs Over Montana State in Indianapolis
Butler University defeated Montana State 49 to 22 in Indianapolis. Butler captain Hilderbrand led with 11 field goals and 2 free throws as Montana State struggled to keep pace in a fast game.
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Indianapolis
U.R
Montana State
Rocky Mountain
Butler University
Hilderbrand
Butler
Depauw Upsets Illinois as Crowley Sinks Final Shot
Depauw University edged Illinois 28 to 26 in a Big Nine basketball clash here last night. Crowley, guard for Depauw, hit a long field goal at the buzzer to seal the victory.
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U.P
Depauw University
Iinois
Crowley
Tried Twice on The Same Charges
In New Lexington Ohio Judge J D Davis overruled a motion for a new trial for Delphos Leasure of Zanesville. Leasure was convicted in November for failure to provide for his minor child. Attorneys say the issue may go to a higher court.
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New Lexington
J. D. Davis
Delphos Leasure
Zanesville
Leasure
Davis
Dog Hero Sparks Fire Rescue in Chicago Household
A police dog named Dutch, a three month old pup, saved James J. Fitzgerald his wife and eight children from a blaze caused by a defective furnace. The pup exposed to fumes suffered the worst effects while fire crews treated five people injured across the city during a Christmas day rush in the Loop.
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Tee
Lves
James J. Fitzgerald
Probe Burning of School on Xmas
Fire marshals investigate Deavertown Centralized School in Morgan County after a Christmas Day blaze destroyed the building and contents. Loss estimated at 29000 dollars.
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New Lexington
Deavertown
Morgan County
Ohio State Fencing Team Eyes Bright Season
Coach Itiebel says the Guekeresaber Wielders show improved readiness and material. He expects Illinois to contend with a full championship squad, while Chicago and Michigan also likely finish high as the winter season begins.
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Columbus
Oho State
I. A. Itiebel
Guekeresaber Wielders
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Itiebel
Illinois
Chicago
Michigan
Dr. Riebel
Yale Coach Walsh Contemplates Georgetown Head Coach Post
Adam Walsh Yale line coach and former Notre Dame captain said he was weighing an offer to become Georgetown University head football coach. Georgetown seeks replacement after La Littla resigned to take an $18,900 yearly contract with Colymbia.
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New Haven
Adam Walsh
Yale
Notre Dame
Georgetown University
Georgetown
la Littla
Colymbia
Army Poised for Hard Tilt Saturday at Stanford
With two days before the Army Stanford football game the West Pointers focus on offense. Coach BE Jones concentrates on plays to get Christian K Cagle into the clear while Stanford hitters demonstrate power and speed in backfield drills.
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Stanford University
Cal
U.F
Stanford Army
Stanford
BE Jones
Christian K. Cagle
Boxing Writer Dies Fromm Flu In Cleveland Area
Raymond Campbell of The Cleveland News, a nationally known boxing authority, died at his Lakewood home after a three week illness. He first had influenza, then typhoid fever developed, ending a prominent career that drew attention from coast to coast. Campbell moved to Cleveland seven years ago from Philadelphia.
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A.R— Raymond Campbell
The
Cleveland News
Lakewood
Tie
Ray
Washington State Tops Honolulu 13 to 6 in Final Quarter
Washington State defeated Honolulu 13 to 6 with both Cougar scores in the last quarter. The win came as the Cougars prepared for the long boat ride back to the state after yesterday’s game.
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Honolulu. T. WW
Washington State
Honolulu
FANS HOPE FOR BEST AS RISKO GRIFFITH MEET
Boxing fans in New York hope Friday's bout at Madison Square Garden will produce a worthy foe for Sharkey and a satisfying card. The event features Turty Griffiths versus Johnny Hisko with the card aiming to lift spirits after recent Garden matches.
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Griffith
New York
Madison Square Garden
Wriday
Turty Griffiths
Johnny Hisko
Cheiatmis
Tex
Sharkey
S’riday
the Garden
the von Port
Scott
Jimmy Metarmin
Ruby Goldstoln
Ted Morgean
Benny Daas
Pittsburgh Hires Bain to Lead Panthers Five-Season Term
Dr John Bain known as Jock Rutherland is signed to continue as head football coach at the University of Pittsburgh for five seasons. The deal confirms Bain will remain in charge through the 1935 season and guides the Panthers through major schedules.
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Pittsburgh
John Bain
Jock Rutherland
University of Pittsburgh
Quiet changes ripple through capital circle amid stockholder dispute
In a murky capital dispute, minority stockholders led by Charles P. Stone demand accounting of about $416 000 disbursed from 1919 to 1926 as enforcement questions rise. Francis X McQuade and associates face a $250 000 suit alleging interference with club discipline and efforts to wreck the organization.
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National Exhibition Ecompan
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Tt T
Hornsby
Burleigh Grima
Lefty O'bout
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Magtetra 6
Francis X. McQuade
McQuade
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Keene
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Rach Winner Retires From Track Competition
New York reports that Barbutt, the American who won the 1928 Olympic sprint, has retired from track. He cited an unwarranted suspension and remarks about professionals as the cause of losing any desire to continue.
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A.P Stormond J. Barbutt
America
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Barbott
A. A
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