Notre Dame Style Of Play Will Be Used By Southern Stars
Tennessee leads the nation with a 39–3–4 record and a .929 winning percentage over five years ending 1929. A list by the Associated Press ranks 52 institutions, with Tennessee first, Southern California third, Utah fourth, Stanford fifth, and Notre Dame sixth. The Far West garners three entries in the top ranks.
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Ruth's Contract Renewal Faces Salary Bargain
The contract of Babe Ruth, expired this year, must be renewed as Manager Bob Shaw faces issues. Ruth is expected to seek a higher salary, though sports observers doubt he will receive it.
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All Is Quiet On Sport Front Here This Week
The week brings no basketball action and no Southern football in the west. With squads idle, sport fans receive a period of rest and quiet from competitive events.
Tennessee Holds Unbeaten Streak As 1929 Leads Rise
The article notes Tennessee and Pittsburgh atop the national rankings after four strong years, with Tennessee unbeaten since November 13, 1926 under Maj. R. R. Neyland. Utah, Notre Dame, Texas Christian, Southern Methodist, and St. Mary's also rank among five-year leaders. Illinois leads the Western Conference.
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California Bears to open basketball tour against Kansas in Kansas City
Berkeley's California basketball team under Clarence Price will travel to Kansas City January 2 3 and 4 for the first inter sectional clash with Phog Allen's Kansas. The squad, boasting five veterans from last season's 20 game slate and Coast Conference title run, shifts positions with Ten Eyck at center Trip at forward Willis Nealson at forward and Coffield at guard.
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Nimrods In Fields Tomorrow On Christmas Day
Hundreds of Morgan county sportsmen plan Christmas Day hunts. Quail and rabbits are expected to be plentiful as hunters target larger game along rivers and streams for ducks. Since season opening, Decatur Nimrods have already bagged many ducks.
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Blue squad loses two guards for Shrine game
North Atlanta December report states Brown of Vanderbilt and Farris of North Carolina withdraw from the Shrine all star Southern Conference charity game on New Year s Day. The absence weakens the upper half of Neyland s Blue squad while Southern backs Stee le and Leathers bolster the middle.
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Sharkey Set to Box Schmeling in Atlantic City Fight
Way cleared for Jack Sharkey to face Max Schmeling in Atlantic City in March after headlining Miami heavyweight show February 27. Garden contract and state athletic commission permit considerations noted. Shipments of potential opponents discussed as part of arranging a major attraction at the convention hall.
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Army Rehearses for Coast Game Before Stanford
Army and Stanford squads conducted intensive workouts at the campus stadium and practice fields ahead of the New Year’s Day clash. Army’s 11 will stay with the Notre Dame lineup, while Stanford’s varsity and all-star team battled in a fierce scrimmage, injuring Colgate fullback Tommy Dowler andHighlighting Red Cass as a focal Cadet of the forenoon session.
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Flight Ended Map Reveals Atlantic Route of Maj Larre-Barges
A historical map shows the trans Atlantic route of Maj Tadeo Larre-Barges and Lieut Leon Challe from Spain toward Brazil. A cross marks where their plane was forced to land and overturned in Brazilian wilderness.
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Former Senator Leroy Pearcy Dies After Operation
Memphis Tennessee December 24 Leroy Pearcy 69 of Greenville Mississippi planter and lawyer and former United States senator from Mississippi died in a hospital shortly before 9 am after complications following an operation several weeks ago Pearcy served in the senate representing Mississippi and was known as a public figure in his state affairs.
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Helen Wills Weds Bond Salesman in Berkeley
Helen Wills, celebrated world tennis champion, married bond salesman Frederick B Moody Jr at St Clements Episcopal Church in Berkeley today. The ceremony followed her rise to fame, with praise from London galleries and a royal presentation, sealing a union that began near the Berkeley tennis courts and marks a new chapter in her life.
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Teams To Clash On Friday Afternoon In Piney and Limestone County
Piney Chapel announces a 2:30 PM Friday basketball game between Piney Limestone and local rivals. The report describes a simple ceremony with Miss Wills and Mr. Moody as attendees and notes the absence of music or flowers beyond chrysanthemum decor.
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