Notre Dame Awarded National Gridiron Championship Trophy
Notre Dame named the 1929 national champion by leading sports writers amid the Erskine Award process. Rockne’s team led final voting with 190 points to Purdue and Pittsburgh, receiving the silver cup and a Presi dent sedan for Knute Rockne. The drama concluded with Theodore Roosevelt’s ballot from Porto Rico and results verified by Robert Delin.
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Jolley Follows His Pass To The Majors In 1929
Jolley joins the majors after strong 1928 and 1929 seasons with a .386 batting average and 172 runs. Johnson leads Detroit with .314, 48 doubles, while Averill hits .331 with 73 RBIs and 42 doubles. Jolley stands 6'2" and 210 pounds, a powerful plate presence for the White Sox as Shires and Smeads clash.
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Art Shires
Big College Athletic Revenues Hit Million Dollar Mark
The Carnegie report notes Harvard Yale and Pennsylvania each surpassed one million dollars in athletic receipts in 1929. Michigan California Stanford and Southern California neared the million. Football dominated revenue, and Penn State expanded its stadium and indoor arena.
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West Coast Tops Nation With Strong Football Year
The West Coast posted its biggest season yet overcoming southern teams. Southern California defeated Carnegie Tech 45 to 13, Stanford beat Army 34 to 13, and Southern California won the Rose Bowl 47 to 14 over Pittsburg, marking the strongest regional dominance in years.
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USC Dominates Pitt In 1929 Rose Bowl, 47 to 14
In Pasadena on January 2, 1929, USC overwhelmed Pittsburgh 47 to 14 in the Tournament of Roses game. The Trojans opened with a 26–0 halftime lead and dominated Pitt with swift scoring drives and strong defense, extending the score with multiple touchdowns in the second and third periods.
Golf rush tightens field at Mexican resort tournament
Officials limit the big money event to 90 players to create exclusivity beyond the National Open. Leo Diegel leads the eligible list of qualifiers for the PGA championship with 32 spots available for the final 30 plus ties in the National Open participant pool.
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Troy Triumphs Over Pitt 47 to 14 in Key Gridiron Clash
Troy's offense surged with Saunders and Shavers madding big gains as they built a 40 point lead by the fourth period. Pitt managed a late touchdown with Williams to Collins but could not overcome Troy's rampant attack, final score 47 to 14 in favor of Troy.
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Old Timers Predict February Weather Based on January
Old timers say February will follow January’s pattern with a mild mix of sun and clouds and little rain. Rain began this morning and continued steadily, suggesting the month may start wet with the possibility of a windy, rainier March ahead.
Plant Flowers Around Your Home At The First Opportunity
A gardening advisory urges planting flowers around homes at the first suitable moment to boost curb appeal and attract pollinators. Experts suggest selecting hardy bloom varieties and preparing soil in early spring for best establishment.
Hackman Leads North to Victory in Shrine Game
Buddy Hackman, the elusive halfback from Tennessee, scored all three Blue touchdowns to lift the Northern division South to a 21 12 win over the Cardinal squad in the Shrine charity game at Grant Field Atlanta about 20 000 in attendance with proceeds aiding crippled children’s hospitals in Dixie.
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Purdue Blues Clash Highlights Dodd Dashes and Passes
New Purdue coach led a late surge as Hackman took a 12 yard touchdown reception after Dodd found him on a 40 yard run. Tulane’s Dunlap connected a late pass to Jones while the Cardinals outgained the Blues ten first downs to three. Dodd’s punting and accurate passes stood out in a hard fought matchup.
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Early Completion Of Sanitary Work In Austinville
The ambitious sanitary program launched last October in Austinville is now anticipated to finish early. Health authorities will next focus on the Eva beat with an intensive drive. After a census of that area, an open meeting will inform residents about department plans.
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Austinville
East Prevails In All Star East West Football Classic
Eastern stars led by Notre Dame guard Cannon and Glassgow of Iowa defeat the Western eleven before 55 000 at Kezar Stadium San Francisco Peters Illinois kicks two field goals and an extra point West scores only in the third quarter on a Sloan run. notable players include Brum below Ackerman and Nagurski among others.
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Solita Salgado, France’s Rising Swimming Star
Paris reports Solita Salgado, a 15 year old French swimming hopeful, as France’s brightest feminine talent and sole Olympic contender for Los Angeles. She holds the national marks and is seen as France’s best chance.
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Slump Seen In Hunting Licenses In December
The December report from Probate Judge M. D. Wiggins shows a sharp decline in hunting licenses for Morgan county. A total of 135 licenses were issued versus 288 in the same month last year, indicating a significant drop.
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Naming Of Coaches Still Is Awaited
Announcement of coaches for Sewanee and Auburn remains awaited by Dixie loop football fans. Ernest Bagshaw is named as a possible Auburn mentor. He says he has been interviewed but Auburn officials remain silent. Bagshaw previously coached at Washington and was dismissed by athletic officials and alumni.
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Coordination Proves Key In South-North Football Game
In Atlanta yesterday the South-North clash highlighted teamwork with Coach Neyland noting that familiarity with tactics and teammates beats a star-filled lineup. He started three Tennessee backs and four Tennessee players in the opening unit, as the North built a two touchdown lead before the half.
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Juniors Invited To Use New Link At Log Cabin Course
Walter Morris, president of the Decatur Junior Chamber of Commerce, announced that Log Cabin golf links in the Malone building on Lee street offers free use to JCs members and their wives this evening and tonight.
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Colleges Urged To Start Clean Up
Members of the National State Athletic Association have begun their own clean up after charges from the Carnegie Foundation. Each member is required to start at home by addressing the athletic situation at their school.
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Two Boxing Champs Lose crowns by New York rule
Mushy Callahan and Beny Bass the junior welterweight and junior lightweight champions have been stripped from the title picture as the New York state athletic commission votes to eliminate the championship classes.
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New Year Congregation Fills First Methodist Service
A large crowd attended the New Year's service at First Methodist Church last night. Church leaders praised the enthusiasm and support for the church’s work as the New Year begins.
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Five French and One European Record Set by Woman Swimmer
A female swimmer set five French and one European records and will arrive in Los Angeles in her eighteenth year. The report highlights her record pace and upcoming arrival for competition in the U S city.
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