Invasion of Foreign Stars to Be Checked By Athletic Officials
New York reports that the A A U schedules strict controls for foreign athletes entering indoor meets. Plans target runners like Paavo Nurmi and Stan Stanislaus, with invites issued for specified dates and events only. Germany, France, Poland and Italy are among invited nations, while English amateurs declined participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pole Cashman
Victor
Paavo Nurmi
TREE
Charley Hoff
Branislaw Prikiewies
Stan
New York
Nurml Aorona
Europe
A. A
Individusla
Luigi Beccili
Beccill
Madison Square Garden
Gerrosny
A. A. Us
France
Poland
United
Batte
Tart
Manhattan Arena Has Fine Outlook
Edward J. Neu reports business at Madison Square Garden remains strong with record crowds and high box office in late 1920s schedule. Across six days of cycling, boxing and hockey, receipts exceed $220,000, with notable events including Rangers vs. Penguins and Larnin versus Goldstein drawing substantial attendance and revenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward J. Neu
Associated
New York
Madison Square Garden
Battle Palace
John Chapman
Tuesac
Jimmy Ric Larnin
Ruby Goldstein
Bronko Nagurski Emerges as All American Contender
The Minnesota star Bronko Nagurski is hailed as a versatile football talent capable of excelling at tackle end or fullback. His ability to adapt to any position simplifies the All American selection chaos and cements his status as a premier midwest athlete. The piece details his high school and college journey, highlighting his humor and modesty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bronko Nagurski
Minnesota
Frank G
Menke
Bronko Nagutes
University of Minnesota
Nagutski
Bronke
Mr. Bronko
Nim
Bronko
Middle West
Bix
Jia Thorp
Naturski
Interna
Onal Palla
Ming
Rendy
Bronk
Brenke
Bronko Noeuraki
Pough
Thay Dance
Arthur Shires versus Trafton prompts boxing buzz in Chicago
A chaotic sports column previews Arthur Shires facing boxer Trafton in Chicago. It riffs on Shires’s boastful persona, his fame ambitions, and a string of possible rivals or foes, while weaving in Army football coaching chatter and broader college football power shifts.
Yes But Who Does The Actual Giving In College Sport
A report critiques university athletics leadership at Miscouel, detailing G de Brewer’s dismissal of a claim about student boosters. It notes a study showing low ticket purchase rates among men and high self-purchase among women, with fines for varsity supporters and calls for accountability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. de Brewer
Miscouel University
Thehon Chittere
du Dt
Brewer
Mig Chutterbuck
Pitt Basketeers Triumphs Over Big Ten Foes
Des Moines dispatch notes Western conference teams struggle early while Pittsburghs Barnstormers, led by Chuck Hyatt, notch two straight wins over Big Nine opponents. Michigan defeats Pennsylvania, Northwestern and Indiana fall, Purdue and Illinois stumble, with Foster eligibility controversy lingering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Des
Pittsburgh
Barnstormers
Chuck Hyatt
Panthers
Northwestern
Indiana
Michigan
Even Brosk
Seaboard
Trim
Ming Pennsylvania
Miptiesots
North Dakota University
Ohio State
Glia
Wintansin
Mahmouth College
Hodgers
Hud Foster
Purdue
Masinghent
University of St. Louisia
Ulinois
Asinor
Bradley Tech
Italian linksman wins Catalina Open with 186 total
Tony Manero, an Italian professional from Elmsford, N Y, shot 58 for the 18 holes and 186 total to win the $7,500 Catalina Open at Catalina Island. Olin Dutra finished second with 187, Wild Bill Mehlhorn tied for third at 188, and a field of 35 prizes was distributed among top finishers. Rainless conditions shortened the event as the final round featured altered tee schedules and amateurs competing for radios and other prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvan
Catalina Island
Call
Tony Manero
Anoeher
Elmsford
Olin Dutra
Los Angeles
Dutra
Wild Bill Mehlhorn
New York
Manero
Mehlelhorn
Qatar Ted
Frank Walsh
Appleton
Wis
Charles Guest
John Golden
Fatterson N. J
Leo Diegel
Augua Caliente
Na- Senny P.G
Lighthorse
Harry Cooper
Roy Mangrum
Tom Stevens
Culver City
Crlt
W. H. Cox
Brooklyn
Joe Turnesa
Iwi
Fay Coleman
Johnny Dawson
Chicago
Billy Burke
Portchester
Wild Bill Methorn
Tony Manera
Elmford
Minera
National Pro Winners Drop 1st Game of Year
MEMPHIS TENN Dec 16 UP The Green Bay Packers national pro football champions of 1920 lost their first game of the season before 10002 fans. Clarence Saunders Tigers scored during the second half on two long passes and an intercepted pass. The Packers answered late in the first half by recovering a fumble and plunging through the line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biff
Janes
Army
Btanford
Palo Alto
Mayebe
Lawrence
Hitt
Jones
Ralph Suse
Une
Fort Sill
Oklo
West Point
Garces
Notre Dame
Wavy
Yale
Ramblers
Branford
Ilinois
Harvard
Memphis
Tenn
Green Bay Packers
Cenwon
Clarence
Saunders Tigers
Tigers
Packers
South Charleston Five In First Game Thursday
South Charleston high school announces 1929 36 basketball schedules for both boys and girls. Open season next Thursday at South Charleston court with Milton teams visiting. Shelton predicts a hard varsity game after recent near defeat by the invaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. H. Shelton
South Cherleston High School
South Cherleston
Chemien City
Milton
Bhelton
Benach
Trere
Morgani and Bass In Title Mix-Up
In New York era boxing arrives with Ted Morgan defending his junior lightweight crown against Denny Bass at Madison Square Garden. Amid the ring buzz, Art Shires headlines in Chicago as heavyweights clash at White City Arena while other bouts feature Kid Chocolate vs Dominick Petrone and Rene de Vou vs Baba McGorgery. The Boston Garden hosts Emanuel versus Gagnon with Bruce Flowers and Billy Wallace also on the bill in Detroit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ted Morgan
Seattle
Denny Bass
Madison Square Garden
Art
Chicago
White City
Morgan
Bass Henda
Mfor- Rn
Bleshaw
New York Colieum
Kid" Chocolate
Dominick Petrone
Harlem
Rene de
Boost Hack Wilson's Offer To Meet The Great Shires
CHICAGO, Dec. 15. Charles Arthur Shire plans second professional bout while Hack Wilson will miss ringside at Chicago fight as his wife urges him to stay in Martinsburg W Va. Wilson cites a boosted $16,000 offer and pressure from promoter Jim Mullen and William L. Veeck while delaying final decision. Shires taunts Wilson about fighting alone in the ring and another preliminary features George Trafton vs. Ren Daly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charler W. Dunkley
Associated Press
Chicago
Charles Arthur Shire
Famorrow
Hack Wilson
Wilson
Jim Mullen
Shires
Martineburg
W Va
Cub
Willian L. Veeck
Wiluan
Mullen
Nate
Winon
Rac
Bloomer
Jim
Tratton
Tratton Esid
Bhires-Wilson
Sports notes mix of boxing politesso and baseball chatter
In a lively jumble Phil shows and diminutive talk, a boxing night gets the crowd roaring while Phil claims a foul and seeks a payday. The New York baseball meeting ends with Ath letics as champions and Red Box rumors denied. Landis departs after a long session.
Carnegie Tech Falls to Southern California in Bowl Boost
Carnegie Tech Tartans, after a 46 to 19 defeat by Southern California, paused sightseeing on Catalina Island before heading to Palo Alto and then Pasadena. USC dominated in the second half with strong lines and Russell Saunders weaving through. The loss boosts local interest in USC versus Pittsburgh on New Year’s Day in Pasadena.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnegie Tech
Southern California
Carnegie ‘Tech
Russell Saunders
California
Pittsburgh
Pasadena
Pro Football Praghians and local sports notes headline
Fragmented OCR notes include references to Pro Football Praghians Yellow Jackets beating Orange ON B30 and New York Giants at Chicago Bears. Mentions February 28 Charleston and February 20 Ravenswood, with girls and boys locations. March 1 Ripley Boys Sectional Tournament noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Praghians
Charleston Bors
Ravenswood
Ripley
Glrin
Here
United States Tennis Plans Open Championship for Amateurs
The United States Lawn Tennis Association formed an open champion committee to study a 1950 tourney allowing amateurs to compete against professionals. The International Federation planning meets in March, with France opposing U S plans, while England backs them to boost interest. The USTA also approved challenging for the Davis Cup in 1950 in Europe, accepting England’s Wightman Cup bid, and arranging an International match with Cuba in Havana if dates are set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Anmo~ciation
International Federation
Bes Nct
Paris
England
Ben
Cuba
Havana
Tennis official rankings list and youthful team notes
The December issue of Tennis, the official bulletin of the U S L A, lists the top men and women names headed by Bunny Austin and Mrs Watson. It highlights Hibs Seater and College of the City of New York players as a notably young squad averaging 19 years, with a comment on cold November days keeping spectators from an indoor warmup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Bunny” Austin
Ust
Mra. Wateon
H.W. Austin
Cl Crewery
Hughes
H Kingley
A. Lee
J. Powell
Olste
Nigel Sharpe
Women list includes Watson Bere nett Fry Eidley and more
A fragment lists women and girls by surnames and initials from a social or club roster. Names include Mrs Watson Miss Bere nett Miss Fry Miss Eidley Mrs Mitchell Mrs Covell Miss Goldsack Miss Chamberlain Miss Round Miss Haylock and Mrs Shepherd Barron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. Watson
B. Berenett
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Frank Getty
United Press
York
Manhattan Arena
Wally Solange
Ratcher
Sanmy Cale
Arthur Shires
White Sox
Gene Tunney
Jack Dempsey
Duck Sharkey
Mack Wilson
Hotel Deure
Philadelphia
Elag
Arthur Bbkes
Texas
Hawkeyes
Griffith
Iowa
Acanon
Harreryes
Detroit
BR Alont
Pitt
Catalina
Mehlern
Desminore Shute
Columbus
Horton Smith
Bob Crowley
Haverhill
Moss
Mike Henry
Martie Dutra
Tacoma
Johnny Farrell
Mamaroneck
Chet Beer
Bakersfield
Cal
Mike Turhesa
Fimsford
Tom Creavy
Nell McIntyre
Indianapolis
Joan Perel
Atherriger
Culli
Walter Hagen
Iné
Henry Cleat
Bridgeport
Conn
Ed Gayer
Eddie Loos
Johnny Jones
Seavile
Jack Forester
Hackensack
N. J
Pred McLeod
Washington
D. C
Bobby Cruickshank
Progress
N.Y
Frank Nunally
Tom Kerrigan
Guy BD
Poulson
Dallas Jeffers
Longbeach
Hite Martin
Reno
Nev
Mangie Milley
Cliff Caatle
Lou Angelan
Pat Lambert
Hollywood
Cait
South Charleston
Thrie
Fourinry
Canva
Dunbar
Madison
Pors Gitla
Morgani
Chi
Charles Arthur
Pall Scott
Freman
Otto van Pornt
Ee Phil
Phil
Athlevics
Lena Blackburnie
Phillies
Landis
Carnegie
Gapitol
Lawrence Gray
Stan Truvel
Oliver Hardy
Net Association
John Ruskin
Lewis Cigar Mig. Co
Mala Jewark, NJ
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