Coaches Favor Elimination of Lateral Pass Rule
College football coaches pushed for changes to limit the lateral pass and muffed punt rules as part of the 1928 gridiron code. The American Football Coaches Association gained observer status on the National Football Rules Committee, naming Knute Rockne Hugo Beadle and Bill Spaulding to sit with the group.
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Alan J. Gould
New York
Associated Press
Nation Football Rules Committee
Edward K. Hall
National Collegiate Association
Hall
Knute Rockne
Notre Dame
Hugo “‘Beadek
Penn State
Bill Spauldang
University of California Southern Branch
Ball
Hail
E. J. O'Brien
Tufts
Walter Eckersall
Chicago
Walter FR. Okeson
Lehigh
Coaches’ Committee On Buses
Halls
E. E. Wyman
Fielding H. Yost
Michigan
Robert C. Zuppke
Illinois
Breckenridge Defends Football Amid Emphasis Debate
New York newswire reports Colonel Henry Breckinridge former assistant secretary of war addressed the Football Coaches association. He argues football supports major and minor sports and endowment growth, noting stadiums are needed for alumni and inspiration. Harvard doctor Dr. T K Richards urges physicians' cautions to keep injured players out.
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New York
Associated Press
Henry Breckinridge
Football Coaches' Association
Tocthan Oks Brown
Srairs
Princeton
Harvard Law School
Navy League
T. K. Richards
Harvard
Eight knockouts on Norwich amateur boxing card
Eight knockouts in nine fights set a state amateur boxing record at the Pasthne A C in Norwich. Januts of New London stopped Brown of Willimantic in the second round. Polinsky of Colchester halted Buttus of Westerly in the first. Busch of Norwich stopped Westerly’s 166 in the second. Leary of Norwich KO’d Reta of Westerly in the second. Burns of Westerly stopped Wallace of Colchester in the first. Carpenter of Willimantic won on a foul against West of Norwich in the first. Robbin of New London KO’d Al Carpenter of Norwich in the first. Gravelin of Moosup KO’d Casey of Willimantic in the third. Jannis of New London KO’d Bogash of Danielson in the second.
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Norwich
Associated Press
Boots Leary
Young Reta
Westerly
Bobby Burns
Young Wallace
Colchester
Young Carpenter
Willmantic
Young West
Young Robbing
New London
al Carpenter
Young Gravelin
Moosup
Mickey Casey
Willimantic
Joe Jannis
Young Bogash
Danielson
Newtown Wins In Court Tilt 47 to 27
Bethel hoopsters failed to impress at Town Hall Thursday night as Newtown Athletic Club claimed a 47 to 27 victory. Hopkins led Bethel with 19 points, Kunne added 14, while Gorman topped Bethel in the second half with 11. Referee William C. Baxter oversaw a sparsely attended game. The score stood 25 to 12 at halftime.
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Devon
Fairfield
Marry Ahistrand
Ahistrand
Novack
Lindmark
Lewis
Graham
McTaggart
Emilli
Fouseeli
Papell
Jane Moran
Messeral
Mm Mills
Newtown
Bethel
Newtown Athletic Club
Town Hall
Hopkins
Kunne
Gorman
William C. Baxter
Harvard Captures College Chess Title in Sweep
Harvard won the collegiate regular chess league tourney by sweeping Rutgers four games to zero in the final round. In the closing round Princeton defeated Yale one to one. The final standings followed.
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Harvard
iBy Association Press
Rutgers
Princeton
Yale
Shields and Seligson Reach Indoor Tennis Final
Julius Seligson of Lehigh dominates C Alphonso Smith 6-0 6-0 to advance to the national Indoor championship final. He will meet Frank Shields of Columbia in New York after Shields beats Eddie Jacobs 5-4 6-1. Jacobs trailed early but surged to win nine straight games. The boys tournament saw Willan Jacobs defeat Sidney Seligson and Peter Cary overcome Richard Rossheim. Doubles saw Shields and Jacobs fall to Hayes and Whitehead 7-5 6-5.
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New York
Associated Press
Julius Seligson
Lehigh
C. Alphonso Smith
University of Virginia
Frank Shields
Columbia Grammar School
Eddie Jacobs
Smith
Shields
Jacobs
Willan Jacobs
Baltimore City
Curleze
Sidney Seligson
Peter Cary
Gabriel Levine
University of Pennsylvania
Amherst
Yaem Smith
Decobs
P. Hayes
L. R. Whitehead
Ace Hudkins Reinstated by New York Athletic Commission
The New York Athletic Commission reinstated Lincoln, Neb welterweight Ace Hudkins after a suspension for refusing to fight Sergeant Sammy Baker. Hudkins argued the match was set by an unauthorized promoter. Other fighters faced suspensions or delays as the commission announced January sixth dates for upcoming championships and bouts.
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New York
New York Athletic
Ace Hudkins
Lincoln
Batte
Sammy Baker
Hudkins
Sam
Baker
McCarthy
Boston
Wight
Es Fo Mire
Bony Ross
Butta
Pitt Seeks Perfect Season In Last Game with Stanford
Pasadena witnesses a climactic Rose Bowl clash on January 3 as Pittsburgh and Stanford chase national prominence. Pitt carries eight wins and one tie into the game, while Stanford eyes revenge for a 1922 defeat and Coach Warner’s bid to prove tactical superiority. Welch, Hagan, and Booth pace Pitt’s offense, and Hoffman leads Stanford’s attack with a strong line and backfield duo including Hyland and Wilton. The outcome could shape the mythical national title debate and feature high-stakes coaching chess.
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Pasadena
Cal
Associated Press
Pittsburgh
Stanford
Pacific Coast
Pittsburgh Panthers
Yale
Panthers
Blanford
St. Marys College
Santa Clara
Cardinals
Pop Warner
Warner
Mer
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Invaders
Joe Sutherland
Panther
See
Gibby” Welch
Welch
Sterling
Hagan
Hall
Booth
West Virginia
Penn State
Nebraska
Washington
California
Oregon
Oregon State
Alete
Faust
Biff” Hoffman
Cardinal
Dick Hyland
Don Hit
Frank Wilton
Hal McCreery
Seraphim. Post
Stanford drills polo league has for Pitt battle four holiday tilts
Stanford University’s football squad, 38 strong, arrived in Pasadena to prepare for Monday’s Rose Bowl clash with the Pittsburgh Panthers. Coach Pop Warner admitted the team is not in perfect shape but expects improvement as the season closes. Rose Bowl officials and Stanford luminaries headed the welcome committee. The Pittsburgh party, led by J. B. Sutherland, is expected to arrive tomorrow for the clash.
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Pasadena
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Pittsburgh Panthers
Pop” Warner
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Tournament of Roses
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Rose Bowl
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Associated Presa
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University
Jelevens
Smith
Cratern
Harvard
Columbia
Cornell
Lou Young
Nibs" Price
Bears
Rosenbloom Slattery Bout Is Ordered Off
Detroit December 30 AP report states a proposed boxing match between Sammy Slattery of Burleville and Maxie Rosanloni of New York in the light heavyweight division was canceled today by Commissioner M. Hall. The decision followed police and speeders into account, as Slattery had won prior encounters, with possible appeals noted.
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Detroit
Associated Press
Janmy Slewtery
Burevilo
Maxie Rossanlonm
New York
Pr Ssoner
M. Hall
Herbert Souk
Philadelphia to Face Eagles Tomorrow Night
Philadelphia teams prepare for a game against the Eagles in New Haven arena with a planned four man offensive setup. The Arrows aim to rebound after a recent four man lineup showed promise but varied results in practice sessions.
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Philadelphia
Eagles
Central Quintet to Meet Alumni in Annual Tilt
Central High hosts an afternoon doubleheader in the gym with Alumni girls vs Central girls at 2 pm followed by Alumni boys vs Central boys. Dance after the games features a live orchestra as Coach Reilly tests his lineup and the seniors clash with last year’s players in two tight contests.
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Central Quintet
Central High
Central
Baitie
Reilly
Miss Sakowitz
Fang Ma
Hts
Central Alumni
Eereeeree
Eee
Mead Chuikiin
RP Roberts
Gebes Hofsima
Ps Manin Y Ae
I Buswell Ley
Waseen Oo
Montanaro Reilly
Hurley
Sicdinn
Sacred Hearts Triumph Over St Marys Five
The Sacred Hearts defeated St Marys in a Holy Name Junior game last night, winning by a wide margin. Despite fragmentary wording, the result and teams are clear, with Sacred Hearts earning the victory over St Marys.
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Sacred Hearts
St.mary's
the Sacred Hearth
St. Bias
Holy Name
Watrous and Morrison Lead In Los Angeles Open Qualifying
In Palos Verdes play the field opened with Watrous and Morrison atop the leaderboard carding 60 and 2 under par. Gooper and Leore followed at even par while three others tied at 72 and a string of players including Dutra and Jeffers trailed with 73. The field included notable pros and former champions among a wide mix of entrants.
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Los Angeles
Associated Press
Paloo Verdes Country Club
Pat al Watrous
Grand Rapids
Mich
Fred Morrison
Harry Gooper
Eddie Leore
Hutt Martin
Reno
Nev
Jack Torrent
Encino Country Club
Spear
Bob Clark
Alameda
Cal
Olin Dutra
Fresno
Dellas Jeffers
Corona
Tommy Armour
Washington, D. C
George von Elm
Jos Turnesa
Tony Manero
Elmsford
N. Y
Harold Sampson
Burlinggame
Calabe Espinosa
Gordon Wright
Chi- MacDonald Smith
Harold Beer
San Francisco
Erie Bannister
Winnipeg
Well Christian
Portland Ore
St Stephens Routed St Marys 78 22 in Holy Name League
St Stephens defeated St Marys 78 to 22 in a Holy Name League game. Jim Lesko and Pete Klein anchored the offense and led a dominant performance as St Stephens built a commanding early lead and never slowed.
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Jim Lesko
Team II
St. Sieonens
St. Marys
Pete Klein
Wil Te Toi
ST. Stephens
Ch. F. Pra
Seaman
T Facom
Vee
Getuna
Triske
W. Tarnocs
Joe Lesko
G. Seanon
J Leonard
Arilo If
Biurony
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W Leomar
Maryland tracks boast prosperous season in 1927
Baltimore section reports that four Maryland tracks directed 654,704,707 into part mutuel machines in 1927. The State Racing Commission said 83,000,000 was retained by tracks as commission and breakage while taxes and fees totaled 60,112 from the four venues.
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Baltimore
Associated Pie
Maryland
State Racing Commission
Etnie
Professional Golf Stars Form Body To Play Tourneys
Los Angeles December 30 Association of Tournament Golfers formed to aid winter events. C who holds the national open championship named president. Pat Sharkey named secretary treasurer and manager. Officials include regional vice presidents Espinosa, Christian, Guest, Longworth, Bredmus with an executive committee of Cruickshank, Diegel, Mehlhorn, Turnes, Watrous and others.
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Los Angeles
Associted
Association of
Tommy Armour
Washington
D. C
Pat Sharkey
Newark
N. J
Sharkey
Jdates
Jolfers
al Espinosa
Chicago
Neil Christian
Yakima, Wash
Pacific Northwest
Charley Guest
Southern California
Dwey Longworth
San Francisco
Northern
California
John Bredmus
San Antonio
Texas
Bobby Cruickshank
Leo Diegel
Bill Mehlhorn
Joe Turnes
New York
al Watrous
Grand Rapids Mich
Wisconsin Leads In Winter Sports Meet At Lake Placid
Wisconsin university moved into the lead in the annual college week winter sports meet at Lake Placid by winning the day's single event for nine points. Dartmouth and McGill tied for second with eight, New Hampshire held third with seven as Softice started most events. Charles M Proctor of Dartmouth won the downhill with W B Thomes of McGill second and H Croye and K Dah of Wisconsin placing fourth. The first game of the three game hockey series between Dartmouth and Wisconsin was yet to be played. Soft ice caused postponements of the Brat two games scheduled for yesterday.
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Lake Placid
Associated Press
Wisconsin University Today
Wisconsin
Dartmouth
McGill
New Hampshire
Softice
Chasrles M. Proctor
University Club Beats Toronto 2–1 in Boston Hockey
The University Club of Boston, likely America's Olympic pick, defeated the Toronto varsity 2 to 1. Toronto staged a standout exhibition of grit with Canadian college players contesting fiercely. A Marshall Everett combination and Hunter's brilliant solo goal opened the scoring, with Devins adding a late tally from scrimmage in the final period.
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Associated Press
University Club of
America
Toronto Varsity
Marshall
Everett
Hunter
University Club
Miiway
Devins
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