Eubanks Named Captain Of Central Gridders For 1931
Central High elects Eddie Eubanks as captain for 1931 and honors back Billyer with alternate captaincy at the annual banquet. Letters awarded to backs Eubanks Hunter Smith McMasters Otte Lanier Dunaway and to linesmen Turney Dobbins Reeder Gingrich Williams Hurst Moebes Mul. Manager John Bacon also receives a letter for 1930-31 efforts. Moon Mullins and Harry Hunter are noted among the departing lettermen, with rest set for 1931 season.
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Billyerwill
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Walter Pettey
Parent-Teachers’ Association
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Hunter
Smith
McMasters
Otte
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Dunaway
Turney
Dobbins
Reeder
Gingrich
Williams
Hurst
Moebes
Mul
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Unth
Army Navy game in New York set for December 13
The Army and Navy football teams meet in New York on December 13 for relief of the unemployed. The occasion marks the first since 1927, with stars from both academies and a long history of interruptions in the series.
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Charity
Dick King
United States Military and
Naval Academies
New York
Army
John Price
Notre Dame
Navy
Lou Kim
Blimp Bowstrom
Annapolis
Cleveland
Philadelphia
Central gridiron team honored at annual banquet
Central Parent-Teachers Association hosted the annual banquet for the Central high school gridiron forces last night. Superintendent W. W. Benson chaired the event with about 75 guests in attendance. Principals and coaches spoke while Otto Reeder, retiring, was noted for his service as a center, as decor and student-supplied sweets completed the evening.
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Central Parent-Teachers’ Association
Central
W. W. Benson
Decatur
Sam Bim
Williams
Tay and Fuller
Otto Reeder
Behave Yourself Derby Winner Donated to Army Remounts
Behave Yourself the 1921 Kentucky Derby winner has been donated to the army remount service by Col. E R Bradley. Now 12 years old the horse will spend his life siring work horses for the military branch after a brief racing career that yielded four wins and 58775 dollars. Bradley also donated Bay Beauty, a 1929 Derby entrant, to the remount service.
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Army Remount Service
Col. E.R. Bradley
Idle Hour
Colonel Bradley
Remount Service
Tennessee apology after freshmen violation in conference
The University of Tennessee apologized for violating Southern Conference rules by assembling and practicing freshmen football candidates before school opened. The university stated the action was without its knowledge or consent and pledged to meet future conference obligations, expressing regret to other conference members.
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Southern Conference
University of Tennessee
N. W. Dougherty
Fights Last Night Rematch Highlights Across Cities
In Indianapolis Tracy Cox knocked away Detroit's five and Island Billy Noon and Roy Mitchell. In Jacksonville Tommy Cello of San Francisco outpointed Boots Antley of Columbus Georgia for ten rounds.
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Associated Press
Indianapolis
Tracy Cox
Detroit
Billy Noon
Island
Roy Mitchell
St. Louis
Drew
Jacksonville
Fla
Tommy Cello
San Francisco
Boots Antley
Columbus
More Join Ranks Of Basketeers
Central drew more players for the second basketball practice session of the year yesterday afternoon. Gooch Taylor stated there will be no world beaters, but the team should hold its own. The main handicap is a lack of tall players.
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Central
Gooch Taylor
Cage
Controversy Over Carnera Meen Show At Albert Hall
London December 10 The Primo Carnera vs Reggie Meen heavyweight bout at Albert Hall on December 18 drew broad sports opposition. The Daily Mail helped spark protests with Jeff Dickson claiming Meen challenged Carnera, opponents say Meen cannot match the world champion and should not risk safety in the ring.
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London
Primo Carnera
Reggie Meen
Albert Hall
The
Daily Mail
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the Mail
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Carnera
No Major Deals at Winter Meetings Stall
At the mid winter meetings no significant player deals were completed as owners and managers battled high demands. Yankees discussed moves with the Browns White Sox and Red Sox without success while others like Hornsby Grimm and Kelly linger for trades. Veterans sought positions and scouts like Shawkey Schang Dugan and Vitt roamed seeking opportunities.
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Associated Press
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St. Louis Browns
Chicago White Sox
Boston Red Sox
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Moe Berg
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White Sox
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Ed Morris
Red Sox
Harry Rice
Rogers Hornsby
Chicago Cubs
Jim Bottomley
Cardinals
Charlie Grimm
George Kelly
Man Mountain Plans Boxing For Career
Chicago December 10. George Trafton the Bears famous center says he will take up boxing as a serious profession after the football season. He intends to train in the east for two months then be ready to fight. Trafton previously stopped Arthur Shires’s ring record last winter.
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George Trafton
Man Mountain
Chicago Bears
Big George
Arthur
Shires
Sockers Fund Drive Plans Christmas Benefit Fight
The fifth annual Christmas fund event sponsored by the Cleveland News features three 10 round bouts. Fidel La Barba faces Eddie Shea in the main attraction, Jackie Fields meets Paul Pirrone, and Johnny Farr takes on Ray Miller in other headline bouts.
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Eddie Shea
Chicago
Jackie Fields
Paul Pirrone
Johnny Farr
Cleveland
Ray Miller
Navy Army clash at Yankee Stadium eyed as near even bet
New York reports show growing hope for a near even money Army vs Navy game at Yankee Stadium. Navy after beating Penn strengthens title hopes while Army deals with injuries but may still present a tough challenge. Annapolis notes focus on lineup shifts and practice intensity ahead of the Saturday showdown.
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Navy
Yankee Stadium
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Grove Whalen
Citizens Committee
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Notre Dame
Rotkne
Rough Riders
Irish All American From First To Last
St Louis December 10. Washington University head coach Al Sharpe with assistants Gale Bullman J Davis and James Gould selected an all American football team. First Team Notre Dame starting lineup Second Team Notre Dame shock troops Third Team Notre Dame third stringers Honorable Mention the rest of Rockne's squad.
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ST. Louis
al Sharpe
Washington University
Gale Bullman
J Davis
James Gould
Notre Dame
Rockne
Chicago Shamrocks Clinch First With Hornets Win
The Chicago Shamrocks, coached by Tom Shaughnessy, moved into undisputed first in the American league hockey race after a 3 to 2 victory over the Duluth Hornets at Chicago stadium.
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Chicago
Chicago Shamrocks
Tom Shaughnessy
Shamrocks
Duluth Hornets
Battalino Set to Defend Featherweight Crown in Madison Square Garden
New York, Dec 10. Battalino faces Kid Chocolate in a 15 round world featherweight title bout at Madison Square Garden. Since winning the title from Routis, Battalino’s claim has been questioned while Chocolate’s status has fluctuated after a recent setback to La Barba.
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New York
Battalino
Hartford
Kid Chocolate
Madison Square Garden
Andre Routis
Chocolate
Fide la Barba
Math Play by Chicago’s Cardinals and Bears
Chicago coaches plan an indoor charity game at Chicago Stadium on Monday night using a reduced 80 yard field to resemble a pee wee contest. They joke about new yard markers and kicking from the 20 yard line while warning players not to imitate the miniature format in real play.
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Chicago
Cardinals
Bears
Chicago Stadium
Quail Crop Reports Show Conflicting Size Assessments
Conflicting reports on the quail crop this fall describe some hunters finding birds scarcer than hen's teeth while others say quail are more plentiful than in recent years. Despite the divergence, hunting has been brisk since the season opening on November 20 and ammunition sales have been heavy.
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