Shires Fails To Overcome Trafton In Five Round Tearer
In Chicago on December 17 Napoleon Shires met George Trafton, known as the Big Bear, in a five round bout before 5000 fans. Trafton battered Shires with looping lefts and rights, dropping him three times in the first round and winning by decision as Shires showed a split lip and swollen chin. Shires earned $3000 and anticipated a future match with Hack Wilson, while Trafton eyed another bout for about $1000 more.
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Groton High names five lettermen and promising players
Groton High School reports five lettermen Clocksene Darling Kla Holloran and Moftit. New faces Hruhnest Klamper Hoitz Dresshark and Krueger show promise. Upcoming games include Webster at Groton February 21 and Ipswich at Groton February 4.
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Volga Independents Open Season With Hetland Tonight
The Volga Boatmen, a newly formed independent basketball team, meet Hetland on the local high school floor in Volga tonight. Manager Edward Lee and coach EF Erickson lead the squad with new uniforms in hand. Likely starters include Ray Strande Rudolph Lee Dr Peake Allen Henry and Floyd Kietnjohn.
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Allen Henry
Floyd Kietnjohn
Wessi Cage Teams Begin Work
Wessington high school basketball teams start practice for the opening double header with Hitchcock on January 19. The girls bring back veterans for a third year. the boys, though young, are expected to post a fair record.
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Two Leaders in Pro Golf Race This Winter
The unofficial winter golf title tightens between Horton Smith and Craig Wood as they split six majors. Lea Diegel won the PGA Championship, Tony Manero captured the Carolina Island Open, while Smith claimed the Berkeley and Oregon Opens and Wood won Oklahoma City and Nawattan Opens. Wood also edged Tommy Armour by two strokes in Oklahoma City with a 298 total.
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Associated Press Sports
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New York
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Joplin
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Bloomfield
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Professional Golfers’ Association
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Agua Caliente
Catalina Island
Tony Manero
Wood
Oklahoma City
Nawattan
Tommy Armour
Detroit
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Greenleaf Breaks Billiard Records in Detroit Match
In Detroit on December 17 Ralph Greenleaf, former champion, shattered world marks for high run and best game by defeating Frank Tabversid 125 to 0 in two innings at the recreation building. Greenleaf posted a high run of 126 after scratching on the break shot, marking the third time his old 101 record set in 1924 was broken during the tournament. Erwin Rudolph previously set an ex high run of 111 and ran out in four innings for a new record, with Rudolph also recording a 104 high run yesterday against Marcel Camp.
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Japanese ace Ichiya Kum age retires from tour play
Tokyo December 17 announces retirement of Ichiya Kum agae hailed as Japan's greatest tennis player. At age forty he ends tour competition to coach promising youths and play occasional mild games for exercise and recreation.
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Tigers Ready for Miller in Second Preconference Tilt
Huron High’s Tiger squad, fresh from a Gettysburg win and a close call with St. Lawrence, prepares for a Friday night clash with Miller. Coach Coffey trims to twenty, with Collin and Walt at forward, Bryan at center, Ayres and Youel or Stahl at guard, while others vie for roles.
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Huron Athletic Club to stage second amateur boxing card
The Huron Athletic Club announces a second amateur boxing card on January 15 to crown city champions across divisions. A revised weight schedule lets boxers moved from one class compete in another. Club officials urge interested youths to contact John Sherlock and report for cage team tryouts at Knights of Columbus hall Tuesday evenings. Hogan signs with New York Giants for 1930 joining the club’s roster.
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Knights of Colmbus
Cagle's Weakness Revealed by West Point Captain
West Point officer Captain W H Wells discloses a noted weakness in Chris Cagle's passing when moving right, while praising his leftward runs and overall defensive and offensive prowess. The article also notes Princeton swimmers expected to impress and coach Steppe's strong Eastern Intercollegiate season prospects.
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Wilson Says He Won't Battle Shires in January
Hack Wilson Cubs center fielder says he will not pursue a planned fight with Arthur The Great Shires in Chicago next January. After learning that football pro George Tratton defeated Shires, Wilson told Tribune staffer he would not go through with the bout. He cited worry over his wife and Cubs president Veeck and said he will stay in Martinsburg to prepare for baseball next year.
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Columbia tops Wisconsin School of Minea in slate
Columbia defeated Wisconsin School of Minea 48 to 2. In other results U. Iowa beat St Olaf 29 to 21, River Falls Normal 32, St. Olaf 26, Buffalo 44 edged Ohio 25, Lombard 18 toppled Arkansas Aggies 17, Minnesota Wesleyan 25 over Marquette 18, Gustavus Adolphus routed St. Paul Lutheran 58 to 3.
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Cobb eyes managing return after world series visit abroad
Ty Cobb, back from a four month overseas trip, signals willingness to manage or buy into a big league club. He praised Mussolini era Italy, critiqued France and Britain, and noted Japan’s growing interest in baseball. Cobb also backed Connie Mack’s A’s in the World Series prediction. Also mentions Eddie Kid Wolfe outpointing Jose Gonzales in New Orleans.
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Fly 30 Game Flight Sparks Student Skepticism
Six Lehigh students flew from Bethlehem to Philadelphia to watch their team play Pennsylvania, protesting Saturday morning class cuts.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Football path carried burden at Penn State 1928 29
The Athletic Association bulletin shows the football program carried the burden for the year 1928 1929 with a net profit of 45905.66 while other sports ran deficits.
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