Pittsburgh Faces Roses Test To Uphold Eastern Pride
Sports writer Bob Matherne notes Pittsburgh carries a strong eastern reputation into the Tournament of Roses against Stanford. He highlights Gibby Welch as a key star, praises Pitt’s backfield and line, and mentions rivalries with western teams and past Rose Bowl outcomes.
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Southern California
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Washington
Alabama
Mr. Welch
Four Horsemen
Ernie Nevers
Pooley Hubert
Huge Workman
Eddie Casey
George Wilson
Johnny Mack Brown
Harry Wilson
Hagan
Booth
Parkinson
Wasmuth
Cutler
Donchess
Pitt
Panthers
Shields and Stars Reach National Junior Indoor Round
Seven seeded players led by Julius Seligson and Francis Shields began day two of the national junior indoor tennis championship at the Seventh Armory. Defending champion Seligson and Shields look to meet in the final, with Seligson aiming for a third straight title.
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George Kirkley
United Press
New York
Julius Seligson
Francis X. Shields
Armory
Maurice X. Perlow
Sidney Snitkin
Amherst
Eaey
Seligson
Shields
Pinals
Respecty
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Sidney Berger
Brown Shields
R. A. Brown
East Orange
N. J
Eddie Jacobs
Baltimore
University of Pittsburgh
Jacobs
Walter Swaybil
New York University
Smith and Jacobs
Levine
Snitkin
Covington
Football Officials Call for Simpler Rules in New York Meeting
In New York City officials from football gather to urge simplification of the 1927 rule changes. They cite hairline decisions on muff and fumble timing and delays as proof the game has become too complex for officials to handle. The group backs a rules committee push for clearer, easier enforcement.
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United Press
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Football Coaches Association
Sanger Cleared by Wisconsin to Fight Zwick Next Week
Despite an Illinois suspension, Wisconsin announces bantamweight Joey Sanger may fight Phil Zwick in Milwaukee next Monday. Sanger was suspended by Illinois for failing to honor a contract to meet Benny Carter in Chicago on a Christmas benefit. The Wisconsin commission says the suspension was not filed in their state. Also noted, the University of Washington dedicated a new field house with a 3 23 victory over Illinois in Seattle.
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Illinois
Wisconsin
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Phil Zwick
Wisconsin Boxing Commission
Ralph Wettstein
Sanger
Illinois Commission
Benny “Kid” Carter
Chicago
Wisconsin Commission
Ulinole Commission
Seattle
Wash
University of Washington
University of Illinois
Penn State Rehands Mike Hlarmas as Assistant Coach
Former Penn State basketball star Mike Hlarmas is named assistant coach at his alma mater. Hlarmas returns to campus to join the basketball staff and guide current players this season.
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Mike Hlarmas
Penn State
Cage
Four High School Games on Pomeroy Floor
Four high school basketball games billed under high school auspices will be played at the K of P hall tomorrow evening starting at six o clock. The opener pairs the Class of 05 led by Lutz Stark Morris Rees Clifton Fisher McNaughton and Schwaartzwalder against an alumni selected team. The winners meet in a following game, with a high school girls team matching up with an alumni squad later on.
McVey Rosenbloom Agree for Eight Round Semi Final Title Bout
New York December 28 Jack McVey and Maxie Rosenbloom two middleweights signed for an eight round semi final ahead of the Tommy Loughran Ledomski light heavyweight title bout at Madison Square Garden set for January 6.
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Rosenbloom
New York
Jack McVey
Maxie Rosenbloom
Tommy Loughran-Ledomski
Madison Square Garden
Atlanta golf pro resigns after 24 years on course
Stewart Malden steps down after 24 years as club pro at an Atlanta course. His list of champions includes Bobby Jones Watts Gunn Alexa Stirling Fraser and Perry Adair. Maiden plans to return to Scotland to regain his health.
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Stewart Malden
Bobby Jones
Watts Gunn
Alexa Stirling Fraser
Perry Adair
Maiden
Scotland
Ohio plans high school baseball tournament plan
A new state baseball tournament for high schools is being considered by the Ohio High School Athletic Association. After elimination events conclude in eight districts, district winners would reach finals in Columbus on May 24 and 25.
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Columbus
Ohio High School Athletic Association
LSU fires coach Gormley for drinking at game
President Atkinson announced Francis T. Gormley, LSU track coach and athletic trainer, was dismissed for being plainly and unmistakably under the influence of alcohol on the day of the LA A Mississippi A and M College game in Jackson Mississippi.
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Baton Rouge
Atkinson
Louisiana State University
Francis T. Gormley
Jackson
Miss
Thorpe's Indian team Routed 66 31 by Isaly Datries
Marion schools hosted Isaly Datries as Jim Thorpe and his Indian basketball squad were routed 66 to 31. The home team led the scoring throughout the game.
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Marion
Jim Thorpe
Isaly Datries
Cubs Transfer Frank Kern and Lester Rouprich to Reading
Chicago Cubs optioned outfielder Frank Kern and pitcher Lester Rouprich to Reading in the International league. The moves move both players from the Cubs' roster to the Reading club under the option arrangement.
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Chicago
Frank Kern
Lester Rouprich
Chicago Cubs
Reading
Murchison Improves Slowly After Meningitis Quarantine
Decatur Til. Dee 28 Loren Murchison, Olympic track star, remains under strict quarantine but shows slow steady improvement over the Christmas period after two weeks in hospital with cerebral spinal meningitis.
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Decatur
Til. Dee
Loren Murchison
Prize Money Shared After Sunday Bike Races
Riders who competed in the recent Sunday bike races received 75000 dollars in prize money. Tex Ricklard and the promoters who staged the event split 125000 dollars for their prizes.
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Tex Ricklard
Middle Roush Plans Early Giants Spring Training Report
Middle Roush the defending world champion holdout says he will be the first iPlayer to report at the Giants spring training camp. Reports note a possible bonus attached to his arrival.
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Roush
Giants
Sharkey In Good Form For Bout With Heeney
Boxing promoter Tex Rickard and the New York State Athletic Commission expressed satisfaction that Jack Sharkey is in shape for the January 13 bout with Tom Heeney. Manager Johnny Buckley said Sharkey knocked out Rocky Stone twice in a three round workout and weighed 198 pounds. Buckley added plans to fight Tunney after Heeney if successful. Rickard confirmed Sharkey’s left hand injury had healed.
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Jack Sharkey
Tom Heeney
New Zealand
Tex Rickard
New York State Athletic Commission
Boston
Johnny Buckley
Sharkey
United Press
Jack
Rocky Stone
Stone
Buckley
Jack Dempsey
Heeney
Tunney
Rickard
Chicago swimmer Ethel Lackie leads women to Bermuda meets
Miss Ethel Lackie world sprint champion from Chicago heads a group of twelve women swimmers sailing to Bermuda for two meets. Also aboard are Martha Novelius and Helen Meaney. They return January 6 to compete January 13 in a championship meet by the Women's Swimming Association.
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New York
U.P
Ethel Lackie
Chicago
Bermuda
Martha Novelius
Helen Meaney
Women's Swimming Association
Kearns Buys Sammy Baker for 25000 Dollars
New York December 28. Jack Kearns has bought welterweight Sammy Baker for 25000 dollars, following Joe Jacobs’ 50000 dollar purchase of Jack Delaney. Baker, who defeated Ace Hudkins, is seen as Joe Dundee’s top challenger for the 147 pound title. The move aims to force a title bout this winter amid boxing authority bans in California.
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U.R
Jack Delaney
Joe Jacobs
Jack Kearns
Jack Dempsey
Sammy Baker
Baker
Ace Hudkins
Nebraska
Joe Dundee
Hudkins
Dundee
California
Kearns
Purchase
Pancho Snyder Named Houston Manager for Texas League
Pancho Snyder, former major league catcher, will manage Houston in the Texas League this coming season.
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Texas
Pancho Snyder
Houston
Washington coach Onslow released by Manamar Ruska Bot
Jack Onslow, who coached Washington pitchers, has been released by Manamar Ruska Bot in an abrupt decision. The move ends his tenure with the program and prompts questions about future staff changes.
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Jack Onslow
Washington
Manamar Ruska
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