East Loses Football Rules Committee Domination in 1928 Shakeup
Eastern influence ends as the National Collegiate Athletic Association cuts the Football Rules Committee from 13 to 10 members. The new mix adds five coaches but shifts representation to eight districts and two at large. Harvard gains a first New England seat. two others lose places, amid cautious momentum for broader national control.
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Colorado College
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St Augustine Rivalry: Sacred Hearts in Holy Name Victory
Sacred Hearts defeats St Augustine in a Holy Name matchup, claiming the win in a tight contest. The result boosts their standings and highlights key plays by leading players for both teams.
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Red Heads Beat Ramblers In Stratford Victory
The Chrysler Red Heads defeated the Stamford Ramblers 30 to 22 in Stratford last night. In a preliminary, the Park City Girls trounced the Hamden Grads 23 to 9 in three innings.
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Brass and Crane Triumph in Dusty League Showdowns
Bridgeport Brass defeated Warners 45 to 6 after a scoreless first half, while Crane surged past DuPonts 32 to 6 in a close first half and a big second half.
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Kearns Ordered to Pay Court Costs in Dempsey Trial
In Newark New Jersey on December 29 a federal judge signed an order requiring Jack Kearns to pay court costs totaling about 1,000 to 3,333 for the trial of his suit against Jack Dempsey, the former world heavyweight champion. Costs cover witness expenses. the trial concluded after three days with a voluntary non-suit.
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Milford Alumni Meet Varsity Tonight In Big Game
Milford hosts a top basketball doubleheader at Central Grammar School with Milford High School facing the M. H. Alumni outfit. Star players Rozzie Blowers Hennie Mathews Whitey Brewster Joy brothers Al Botsford Chuck Andrews Henry Joy and Al Wilson return for a clash that could decide the season. The girls' alumni sextette starts the program followed by the nine o'clock feature.
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Yale Wins Court Tourney At Home
Yale wins the second annual court tournament at New Haven by beating New York University 33 to 30 after an overtime period. Merrill of Yale scored the only goal in overtime as Yale edged NYU to claim the title.
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The Sportlight on Peace and Sport Feuds in 1928
A reflective piece argues that sport has become a serious business and a potential peace vehicle. It cites golf feuds involving Kearns Flynn and Delaney as emblematic drivers, notes how amateur and pro success fuels towns and universities, and warns that repeated losses threaten careers while outlining looming heavyweights and near-term tests.
Auburns to Battle Y M C A Five Tonight
The last Auburn team with eight wins and one defeat faces the Y M C A five tonight at the Y. The lineup lists Elliano Sven Tomkinson Witte Guerin Palchesky with Brownell Kelleher and a referee named Wanchy.
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George Godfrey to Face Knute Hansen January 23
George Godfrey a Philadelphia Negro heavyweight was matched by manager Jim Dougherty to Knute Hansen of Wisconsin Dano at Philadelphia on January 23. The bout this week marks Godfrey's return to action after recent decisions and draws with opponents in the heavyweights circuit.
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Dano
Fairfield High Tops Alumni In Annual Tilt
Fairfield High defeated the Alumni 35 to 20 in the annual varsity versus alumni game at Fairfield High on Wednesday. Thornbury led the school with 20 points while Measom, Hanley added seven and eight. Harry Gallagher of Yale Frosh sprained an ankle in the third quarter. the game featured strong defense by Welsker and Harrington.
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Central Quintet Prepares Hard for Alumni Tilt
Central High drills for the Alumni game at Hilltop gym behind coach Reilly. Captains Eddie Reilly Jr and Eddie Busswell lead a strong Alumni squad with players including Willie Hoffman Buddie Mead Jimmy May Bill Wendell Mickey Sicilian and Jesse Englander. Jesse Englander, former 1925 26 forward, shines in practice as a key reserve for Saturday.
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Monarchs and Dixies Win Boys Clue Play Headlines
Monarchs Jrs rallied after three quarters to edge Twin Oaks 11 to 8 with Douglas and Scanlon scoring early. Dixie dys defeated Cardinals 6 4 in a straightforward win. Auburns secured a forfeit win over Bedfords.
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Collegians Edge Kacevs 29 27 In Nip And Tuck Battle
AH Collegians of Bramfoard staged a dramatic win over the Haceys at Knights Jet Columbus Hall last night 27 to 2 victory. Johnny Summers hit a spectacular last 15 seconds basket to seal the win as Eddie Koslowski added eight points and Kara slaced for Stamford quintet with nine points. The half ended 16 9 Cortesians led earlier before Kaceys tied and briefly led. Summers 10 points Koslowski eight points Kara nine points.
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Dick Irvin Expected to Recover From Injury
Chicago Dec 29 Hope was entertained today for the recovery of Dick Irvin captain of the Chicago Black Hawks after suffering a fractured skull in a game with Montreal last night. X ray showed the fracture though doctors termed his condition critical and could not say how long he would remain in hospital.
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