O Doul Named National League Batting Champion of 1929
Philadelphia outfielder Lefty O Doul tops the NL in official averages with a .400 figure cut to two points, setting a major league record with 254 hits. He leads Babe Herman by 17 points and ties Lloyd Waner for 181 singles, while Rogers Hornsby and others post notable marks in runs, home runs, and total bases across the season.
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Lefty
Philadelphia
Babe Herbaat
Brooklyn
O’doul
Hogers Hornsby
Phillie
Lloyd Wane
Pirates
Rogers Hornsby
Hazen Cuyler
Pittsburgh
Charles Klein
Phillies
Johnny Frederick
Herman
Rogers Stornsby
Cubs
Latto Loses Fight in Philadelphia Main Event
Jew Massey of Philadelphia defeated Johnny Datto of Cleveland by ten round decision in the main event. Both fighters weighed 12514 pounds. Matt Adgie of Philadelphia outpointed Billy Jones, also from Philadelphia, in a ten round bout. Baby Joe Gans of Los Angeles beat Harry Brown of Philadelphia in ten rounds, while Stuffy McInnes of Scotland won on a foul against Young Ketchell of Chester in four.
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Latto
Philadelphia
U.R
Jew Massey
Johnny Datto
Cleveland
Matt Adgie
Billy Jones
Baby Joe Gans
Los Angeles
Harry
Kid) Brown
Stuffy McInnes
Scotland
Young Ketchell
Chester
Love Wins Over Royal Tradition in London Passage
Francis, heir to an old royal decree ban on marriage within the Royal Horse Guarda, resigns his commission to wed Sunemy Jurma, a famed American aerial comedy star, in London. The tale pits youth and wealth against historic royal protocol amid a national stir.
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Trent
Francis Francis
Royal Horse Guarda
England
Ate Tress
America
London
Griffiths Faces Risko In Madison Square Garden Bout
New York December 26 Tuffy Griffiths of Sioux City Iowa and Johnny Risko of Cleveland have finished rigorous training for their ten round fight at Madison Square Garden tomorrow night. Griffiths is the slight betting favorite and will only jog today.
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Uphtuffy Griffiths
Sioux City
Johnny Risko
Cleveland
Madison Square Garden
Griffiths
Bruins Tie For Third In Close ABL Battle
Chicago’s Bruins defeated St. Wayne 18 to 15 to settle a three way tie for third in the American Basketball League. The game featured tight defense and a neck and neck finish throughout last night.
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Chicago
Bruins
St. Wayne
Donahue Defeats Wallace in Eight Round Main Event
Philadelphia fighter Tommy Donahue 155 pounds defeated Eddie Wallace of Camden New Jersey 157 pounds in the eight round main event at Manayunk A C yesterday. The result rounds out a boxing card on the Philadelphia scene with Donahue securing the victory in a closely contested bout.
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U.P
Tommy Donahue
Eddie Wallace
Camden
N. J
Manayunk
Donahue
Wallace
Eight Round Draw Headlines Christmas Boxing in Rittersville
URP Matty White of Philadelphia and Heinie Hart fought an eight round draw in the feature bout of a boxing program Christmas afternoon in Rittersville. Mickey Blake of Los Angeles defeated Georgia Mallick of Wracksville in eight rounds.
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Rittersville
URP
Matty White
Philadelphia
Heinie Hart
Mickey Blake
Los Angeles
Georgia Mallick
Wracksville
Marriage Won’t End Nellie Doerschlag’s Sprint Career
Riverside California December 20 Nellie Doerschlag a 23 year old sprinter who twice equalled the world record of six seconds for the 60 yard dash says marriage will not interfere with her athletic career She married Edward Collins Jr and plans to represent the Vasadena Athletic club at the international women’s meet in Czecho Slovak ia next summer
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Riverside
Calif
Nellie Doerschlag
Edward Collins, Jr
Vasadena Athletic Club
Czecho-Slovakia
Butler Defeats Montana State In Indianapolis Game
Butler University beat Montana State 49 to 22 in Indianapolis. Captain Hilderbrand led Butler with 11 field goals and 2 free throws as MSU struggled to keep pace.
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U.R
Montana State
Butler University
Hilderbrand
Butler
Feld
Illini Edge Depauw 28-26 In Late Shot Fight
Crowley hit a decisive late field goal as Illinois outlasted Depauw University 28 to 26 in a Big Nine basketball warmup. Dee Tr. campaigns noted, with Crowley changing the score in the final seconds.
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U.R
Depauw University
Illinois
Crowley
Used Old Sabers Tied to Double Charge Case
In San Rosa California Verey Walker 45 a Civil War cavalry saber heirloom is linked to his court appearance on a charge of attempting to stab Peter Larsen 72. Walker denied intent saying a quarrel over a $75 service payment led to the incident. Larsen claimed the saber pierced his clothing.
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Calif
U.P
Verey Walker
Peter Larsen
Walker
Larsen
New Lexington
J. D. Davis
Delphos Leasure
Zanesville
Leasure
Davis
Muskingum
Ruined White House To Be Repaired Now
President Hoover resumed state duties after Christmas and hosted cabinet aides and their children at the White House. He inspected the West Wing ruins caused by the Christmas Eve fire and ordered immediate reconstruction to have the wing usable within 60 days.
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Washington
U.P
Hoover
White House
Wanted To Work at 100 He Dies at 99
Cincinnati mourns William H. Fry a 99 year old internationally known wool carver who died at his home. His lifelong dream was to reach age 100 and continue work by February 6. The last caller to his studio was Mrs. Nicholas Longworth, wife of the House of Representatives sealer.
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Cincinnati
William H. Iry
Fry
Nicholas Longworth
Iouse of Representatives
Dog Hero of Chicago Fire Saves Family
A three month old police dog named Dutch alerted James J. Fitzgerald, his wife, and eight children to a blaze started by a defective furnace in their home. The pup inhaled dangerous fumes and was the hardest hit, while two other Christmas fires across the Loop left five injured.
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Chicago
Pee ‘Ee
James J. Fitzgerald
Ohio State fencing coach predicts bright season for Buckeye saber squad
Dr I A Niebel, longtime Buckeye saber mentor and former Big Ten champion, says Ohio State fencing shows improved material and may place highly. He notes Illinois Chicago and Michigan as strong contenders, and the team has trained since October for the winter season ahead.
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Dec
U.1
Osle State
I. A. Iiebel
Buckeye Saber Wielders
Big Ten
Hilebel
Illinois
Chicago
Michigan
Dr. Miebel
Yale Line Coach Admits Georgetown Coaching Interest
Adam Walsh Yale line coach and ex Notre Dame captain said he was considering an offer to become Georgetown University's head football coach. Georgetown seeks a successor to Lar Little who resigned for an $18,000 yearly deal with Columbia.
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New Haven
U.P
Adam Walsh
Yale
Notre Dame
Georgetown University
Georgetown
Lar Little
Columbia
White Sox Eyes Return to Pennant Contention Under Comiskey
New York dispatch details Charles A. Comiskey’s plan to rebuild the Chicago White Sox into a pennant hopefuls club. Donna Bush named as manager ally. Erin Smith promoted from Birmingham. Portland outfielder drafted. several young pitchers added as the old Roman presses forward to restore Chicago baseball glory.
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Arthur Shires
Chicago White Sox
White Sox
Charles A. Comiskey
Comiskey
Donna Bush
Pittsburgh Pirates
Caniskey
Comakey
Connie Mack
Tremely
Hig Leutenant
Donte Bush
New York Yankees
Philadelphia Athletics
Lena Blackburne
Portland
Erin Smith
Birmingham
Banda
Art Shires
Army Seeks Hardened Attack for Saturday Tilt
Stanford University Cal Dec 26 With only two days left before the Stanford Army football game the teams finish off their offenses. The West Pointers may rely on a quick offense to break the game open while coach Bil Jones aims to free Christian K. Cagle for decisive gains. Stanford backs show power and speed in practice.
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Cal
Stanford Army
Stanfordtadium
Bil Jones
Christian K. Cagle
Stanford
Boxing Writer Dies From Flu In Cleveland Area
Raymond Campbell of The Cleveland News, a nationally known boxing expert, died at his Lakewood home after a three week illness. He first contracted influenza, then typhoid fever developed. Known for "Ray Campbell's Punch Howl," he drew attention nationwide for boxing opinions. He moved to Cleveland eleven years ago from Philadelphia.
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Wee
Raymond Campbell
The
Cleveland News
Lakewood
Tie
Ray Campbell
Geome
Philadelphia
Washington State Beats Honolulu 12 6 in Final Quarter
The Washington State football team prepared for the long boat ride back to the States after defeating Honolulu 12 to 6. Both Cougar scores came in the last quarter.
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Honolulu
T. H
Dee
Washington State
IN PILOT SEAT Charles Wagner Named Red Sox Manager
Charles Heine Wagner, nicknamed Heinie, is appointed manager of the Boston Red Sox to replace the retiring Bill Corrigan. He becomes the eighth new manager for the 1959 season and previously served three seasons as Corrigan’s assistant. Wagner was long a key figure with the Red Sox in earlier years before retiring from play in 1933 due to health reasons.
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Charles (Heine) Wagner
Boston Red Sox
Bill Corrigan
Bob Quinn
Wagner
Corrigan
Red Sox
Carrigan
Heinie
Hiness
Risqué Griffiths to Box Risko in New York
New York December 24 60 Madison Square Garden officials plan a Christ mas era bout between Tuffy Griffiths and Johnny Risko at the Garden They hope the matchup yields a worthy fee to honor Texs legacy and please boxing fans more than recent undercard clashes.
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New York
Madison Square Garden
Munday
Tuffy Griffiths
Johnny Risko
Sutherlands stays on as Pitt head coach for five seasons
John Bain announces that Jock Sutherland has been signed to remain as Pittsburgh head football coach for five seasons at the University. The deal secures continuity for the program and signals confidence in Sutherland’s leadership.
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John Bain ¢Jock Sutherlands Haw
University of Pittsburgh
Hornsby Deal Under Scrutiny In Giants Stockholder Fight
In New York December 26 report says officers and stockholders of the Giants clash over the Hornsby trade. The exchange for Shanty Hogan Jimmy Welch and other moves sparked lawsuits seeking accounting of about 410 000 from 1919 to 1928 and claims of mismanagement by Charles Stoneham and associates. McQuade leads a faction accusing the club of injunctive acts and improper perks amid a broader battle.
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Ijants
Eirelea
Rogers Hornsby
Boston
Giants
Hornsby
Reaton
Shanty Hogan
Jimmy Welch
Durtoyg
Charles FF. Stonehan
National Exhibition Company
Trales
Burleigh Grima
Lefty
O' Deul
Glaws
Stoneham
Bite Passociate
Maglatra
Francis XII
McQuade
Eil
Rach Wenner Retires From New York Track Scene
In New York on December 6, Rach Wenner announced retirement from professional track. Barbuti and Jesmond were noted in the event coverage. Barbuti cited unwarranted remarks about professional status in the A A U as a factor in stepping away.
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New York
Jesmond
Barbuti
Reese
Barbet
Probe Burning of School on Christmas Day
State fire marshals traveled to Deavertown Morgan County fourteen miles east of New Lexington to investigate an incendiary fire that destroyed the Deavertown Centralized School Building with all contents. Loss was estimated at groan.
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Deavertown
Morgan County
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