One Cadet Unable to Play for Army Saturday
West Point's Dick O'Keefe, key quarterback, remains out with injuries since the Vale game and will miss the upcoming intersectional game with Stanford. Carl Carimar has recovered from a cold and is expected to play, while the squad completed a sightseeing tour of San Francisco before returning to campus for a workout.
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Iowa Athletes in Scrutiny Over Campus Conduct
A campus report questions the behavior of Iowa athletes amid a broader look at conduct at the University of Illinois. The piece notes athletes like Fritz Humbert and Jud Son Timm alongside students involved in campus life, while Carneg ie Foundation findings praised Illinois for its white ledger.
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Chicago
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Unscrambled 1930s sports gossip and odd notes mix
A collage of names and anecdotes from early sports pages mentions Bill Jones the Army coach dreaming of horse breeding, Max Schmeling earning praise, Freddie Sing ton and a Kentucky game with Alabama, Art Ross experimenting with players, UNC beating Maryland 43 to 0, Army's Palo Alto trip, and Iowa's Big Ten ouster amid broader debates on pros, discretion, and old college legends in a hazy recap.
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Art Ross
Boston Doskey Club
University of North Carolina
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Army
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Grand Canyon
Panthers Speed Westward Today in Tournament
The University of Pittsburgh football team sped westward to meet Southern California in Pasadena on New Year’s Day. The squad of 39 players left Pittsburgh after a stop in St. Louis for a brief workout, with coaches trainers and officials aboard. Before departure, the athletic council renewed Coach John B. Sutherland’s contract for five years.
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Northern plans Minnesota tour by Aberdeen team
Aberdeen December 26. Coach Campbell will take the Northern Normal basketball quintet on a January tour through Minnesota to sharpen early conference play. The squad, led by captain Laird and guards Marquis and Baugust, will play Redfield college and several area colleges with a heavy slate scheduled from January 5 to February 28. The team resumes practice January 2 after a long layoff.
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Minnesota
Wolves
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Warrenville Legion
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Huron
Last 1929 Bout Set For Tomorrow Night In Chicago
Boxing wraps up 1929 with Bud Taylor vs Earl Mastro in a 10 round bout at Chicago Stadium. Mastro, described as the favorite at about six to one, headlines the card alongside other Gerhies.
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Ledger
Trojans Renew Grid Practice Ahead of Rose Bowl
After a Christmas break USC football resumes practice for the January 1 Pasadena showdown with Pittsburgh. Coach Howard Jones reports improved readiness and confidence as the Trojans prepare to counter Pittsburgh’s favored status and defend their championship claims.
Third Baseman Forms Pro Basketball Team
Freddie Lindstrom the New York Giants third baseman and Chicago resident has formed a semi pro basketball squad set to debut tonight against an aggregation of former Notre Dame stars led by Moynihan. Johnny Corrick and Joe Jachym from Notre Dame also join Moynihan's lineup.
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Rambler
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Joe Jachym
Wrestler Sonnenberg Claims Oklahoma Championship
The report notes Gus Sonnenberg defeating Lewis in Tulsa to claim the Oklahoma title after earlier victories over Lewis in California and Massachusetts. It mentions Dick Shikat as champion of several states and discusses a crowded scene as wrestling titles become more complex across regions.
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Gettysburg Indees Beat Faulkton 32 to 20 in Sudden Showdown
Gettysburg Indees defeated Faulkton Independents 32 to 20 at Gettysburg to notch their third straight win. The first half ended 17 to 10, with Gettysburg pulling away after intermission as Oaks Hogg led Faulkton scoring and Gettysburg shared the offense. The team had balanced scoring and now prepares for Redfield Independents on December 27.
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Big Ten to Open 1930 Conference Schedule January 4
Wisconsin and Northwestern set to open the Western Conference slate in Evanston January 4 with a prestige matchup after strong pre season results. Michigan and Wisconsin as co holders of the Western crown begin league play January 6 against Minnesota in Minneapolis while Ohio State meets Illinois at Champaign. The balance of the league starts January 11.
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Hyanston
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Still Disappears Police Mystified in Portland
Police investigate baffling theft of a first class electrically powered still from the guarded basement of Portland police headquarters. Valuation fluctuated from 1909 to 2000 then 70 dollars as eggs electric mortar and water paraphernalia disappeared, with two exits complicating the case. Patrols remain on duty as investigators pursue leads.
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Obe
Night football games boost Marquette attendance in 1929
Milwaukee December 26 1929 Marquette University football saw higher turnout than 1925 despite one fewer game with two night contests drawing about 34 000 fans Unofficial totals for home games were around 5000 with the season helped by the two evening games and tight matchups
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Marquette University
Nebraska Paper Questions Iowa Players Eligibility
The Omaha World Herald reports that Irwin Nelson of Omaha and Lyon Wing of Drake University are accused of playing in a semi pro game at Connell Bluffs, affecting their collegiate eligibility. Nelson, captain-elect of Iowa a basketball, and Wing, Drake quarterback, face ineligibility declarations over scholastic fraud and related charges.
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Nelson
Tilden prefers cafe audiences in London engagement
Bill Tilden the former tennis star now restaurant entertainer says his London cafe audience suits him better than vaudeville crowds. He notes the diners sit close, listen intently, and provide a keen, focused response unlike earlier touring stages. He views the London engagement as valuable experience despite an underwhelming early theatrical run.
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Variety
Tillen
Builiard Rules Permit Lower Ranking Players
CHICAGO December 26 The director of players for the National Association announced a change in billiards competition rules. The new rule allows any player who fails to finish first or second in the three major tournaments to compete in more than one championship meet. Willie Woppe protested the old ruling and supported the change.
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C. A. Storer
National Association
Willie Woppe
Rubber Destroyed In Blaze On Ship Dollar One
Fire aboard the Dollar One President Van Buren at 419 dock in Singapore destroyed about 150 tong of rubber and damaged 100 tons. All 50 passengers were disembarked safely and expected to resume voyage tomorrow.
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