New Men Add Strength To High School Attack Scalpers Game Listless
Huron high school’s revamped lineup, led by Art Campbell and Erle Walz, defeated Madison 87 to 25 while the School of Mines fell 31 to 24. Gregorson for Madison and Collin for Huron starred, with two ejectees noted in a lively early-season contest. The Scalpers showed depth as Welz and Nohlgren contributed strong floor play.
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C. Arthur Muchell
Huron
Hathea Madison
Huron College
School of Mines
Cosins
Campbell
Huron High School
Madison
Hhat
Tigers
Yankton
Coffeymen
Camphall
Art Campbell
Aes
Gregorson
Himron
Goon
Calli
Greg
Bryan
Collin
Paulis
Euron
Haron Forges
Pasket
Walz
Collin Sur Geather
Gent
Medigon
Tyro
Gregerson
Wad
Wink
Himnfae
Nohlgren
Watvrich
Stearns
Smith
GaGraft
Mines
Columbus
Miners
Mwargis
Noblgren
Parker
Wetrieb
Han
Punk
Catton
Horton Smith Leads Hot Springs Open Round
Horton Smith of Joplin Missouri led the Hot Springs Open as warm weather revived golf hopes. The 1926 South Central Open at Hot Springs saw Smith shoot a 33 for the first nine and a 39 for the second nine, totaling 72, just one stroke ahead of Mehtheru Golden Espinosa and Water Rolls.
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Hot Springs
Ark
Horton Smith
Young
Joplin
Smith
Golden
Espinosa
Seeerfehe Drops Chadron Battle
Chadron game recap shows Seeerfehe defeating Chadron 39 to 25. Spearfish Normal led early, Chadron fought back but could not close the gap as Seeerfehe controlled the pace and pulled away in the second half.
Watertown Defeats Aberdeen In Conference Tilt
Aberdeen high plunged to a 22 to 17 defeat as Watertown pulled ahead early and held the lead through the rally to the third quarter. Heathcote and Schwieren led Aberdeen while Dresselbuys and May supplied Water town’s offense and defense.
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Aberdeen
Aberdeen High School
Watertown
Ity
New Heathcote
Schwieren
Water
Dresselbuys
Onida High Boys Rally Beats Gettysburg In Close Game
Onida high school basketball team defeated Gettysburg 14 to 25 by an eight point margin. Gettysburg trailed 10-6 at one point before a late rally fell short. McLaughlin led Onida with five points and Lewis added seven as guards played strong defense.
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Onida
Onida High School
Gettysburg
Gettyepure
Geome
McLaughlin
Lewis
Hitchcockites Triumph in Local Cage Battles
Hitchcock boys defeated Wolsey with a 21 to 7 victory as guards led throughout, with a 7 to 3 halftime spread. The Hitchcock girls also triumphed 50 to 14 in the same evening at Hitchcock.
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Hitchcock
Wolsey’ Siere
Boxing Roundup Shows Several Narrow Wins Across Cities
In a burst of scattered results, Schmeling stops Riskey in Cleveland while von Porat halts Gagnon in Chicago. Jeby scores a knockout for New York, Maloney subsides Don Ireland in Boston, and Khormad Oswein delivers a points win in Iowa. Jennings and Walter knockouts occur in Chicago and Sioux City, with Paul outpointing Granor in Buffalo.
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New York
Max Schmeling
Germany
Johnny Riskey
Cleveland
Otto von
Porat
Chicago
Jack Gagnon
Boston
Toe Jeby
Saunders
Long
Taland
Jimmy Maloney
Don
Bill-Hall
Pap Jennings
Fernazidez
Kanads- Cite
Ste Joshph
Vwalter
Rich
George Gamson
Sioux
Buperlo
Tommy Paul
Buffalo
Frisco Granor
Waliping
Schmeling Knocks Risko Out In Ninth At Madison Square Garden
German heavyweight contender Max Schmeling stops Johnny Risko in the ninth round at Madison Square Garden to claim a technical knockout after a fierce back and forth. Risko, who had beaten top contenders recently, is knocked down multiple times as Schmeling asserts control with a sharp right. Weights listed as Risko 190 and Schmeling 185.
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Herbert W. Barker
Associated Press
New York
Krona
R. T Ax
Aes
Max Schmeling
Germany
Johnny Risko
Madison Square Gardens
Schmeling
Johnny
Riako
Jack Delaney
Paulino Uzcudun
Jack Sharkey
George Godfrey
Tom
Shady Puzdete
Hoti
Earry
Risko
Tongineer- Man
Sshmeling
Jack Dempsey
Slyh
Jonny
Chuck Wiggins
Iroquois tops De Smet 22 21 in tight clash
Iroquois High School edged De Smet 22 to 21 in a ragged but fast basketball battle here last night. Iroquois trailed 8-13 at halftime before surging to lead 16-16 by the third, then pulling ahead to victory as the final whistle blew. Troquois, and the Troatiols girls also won 33-30.
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DE Smet
Iro
Quois High School
Cogers
DeSmet
Troquoia
Iroqtols
Rece
Troatiols
Redfield Drops Yankton Game In Close Clash
Redfield hosts Yankton High School in a hard fought contest. Yankton, defending state champions, led 21-16 at the end of regulation after a strong first quarter. Jensen and Smith scored nine and eight for Yankton, while Bastian led Redfield with eight points.
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Redfield
Yankton High School
Yankton
Jensen
Smith
Yank ‘Ton’ Tare
Aking
Bastian
Tedfield
Loughran Plans For SH Workout Drill
Los Angeles report outlines Tom Loughran preparing a tapering heavy weight training regimen as part of the Gonditt program before a major event. The plan centers on a light to heavy sequence with emphasis on physical preparation and discipline.
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Loughran
Los Angeles
Gonditt
Tommy~Loughran
Emanuel
Greyhound Racing Crackdown Aims to Protect Property
Miami authorities report four arrests since the anti gambling drive began Thursday targeting greyhound racing operations. Three arrests occurred at dog tracks and one at the Miami Jockey Club. Robert Kenton of Miami Beach was arrested at the jockey club on gambling charges and later released on bond amid a claim he owes a bookmaker.
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Miami
Fla
Fab
Suerut
Miami Jockey Club
Jockey Club
Robert Kenton
Miami Beach
Jockey
Sheriff's Deputies
Kenton
Sharks Fight Talk Roils New York Exposition Scene
In New York during a scouting exhibit, Willie Stribling and Sharkey engage as witnesses amid chatter of a Sharkey Christner bout. Willie’s father, Willie Sr, preparing for a Miami date with Sharkey next month, eyed by observers who debated a derisive stunt. Pa Stribling recalls charts on Boston’s noisemaker and bets Sharkey to win, while Willie sends a taunting wire to Sharkey. Bill Evang questions spring training for umpires, urging fitness in a gym, not games. Ohio State guard Joe Cox leaves the team for a semipro stint in Columbus seeking another title chance.
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Sharkey Pa
New York
Willie
Sharkey
Miami
Taly
Yabber Puddier
Akron
Boston
Cinch
Christner
Ha Wire
George Engle
Barry Greb
Florida
Bill Evang
Georgia Tech Tale From a Frantic Era
An Atlanta furniture store offered a handsome bedroom suite to the first member of the 1928 Georgia Tech football team married this year. An Atlanta sports writer threatened violence toward players before a Roses game in 1930. Tech appears set to return there as Armstrong, Tech captain-elect, is married. Promoters clash with the Pennsylvania commission over prize fights. Red Barron could replace Dones at Georgia Tech, giving the program a graduate staff. Jackie Fields declined ten thousand dollars to fight Gorilla Jones in Cleveland. Rene De Vos, tied to Tony Bidde, offered a quick excuse claiming he was too heavy for Gorilla.
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Atlanta
Pels
Tech
Lsworth Armstrong
Dartmouth
Pennsylvania
Red Barron
Dones
Georgian Tech
Jackie Pields
Gorilla Jones
Cleveland
Rene de Vos
Tony Bidde
Alma Blazer and bench change spark team shift
The Ohio coach explained the plan to rebuild for the future after pulling a player from regular duties to bench, inserting Fesler and Larkins for two years of experience. St. Louis coaching group and Columbus figures supported Sam Willaman as new football administrator, signaling a major program transition next fall.
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Alma
Daytome
Ats
Fesler
Larkins
Association of Columbus
Jak Wilce
At State
Sam Willaman
Atiser
Don Miller
Amie
Olumbis
Willaman
Names and Monikers Run Wild in Texas Boxing Scene
The piece riffs on colorful boxing nicknames like Wildcat Mountain for a Texas lightweight and the looming bout for figures such as Ray Miller and Joe Dundee. It notes Kearns naming his stable The Three Musketeers, references “Rapier of the North” and “X-Ray” ideas, and mentions Sharkey, Strikling, and Barnyard horseplay as part of the scene, capturing a lively, casual tone of boxing chatter.
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Ray Miller
Radul Ome Patdae Dee
Joe Dundee
Dan
Miller Keeps Lightweight Title Clash With Grogan
Ray Miller of Chicago defeats Tom Grogan in Detroit as Elmer McClelland awards a decision amid boos. Crowd of 16 700, gate $6500, and plans for a rematch in March between Mantell and Miller. Miller dominated early rounds, Grogan rallying in the tenth but short of overturning the lead.
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Charles W. Dunkley
Associated Press
Detroit
Ray
Miller
Chicago
Sammy Mantle
Tommy Gregan
Gmahr
Olympia Arena
Omana Walloper
Elmer “Slim' McClelland
Curcagena
Grogan
Mitler
Grogen
Scott Mantleth
Olympia
Mandell
Miler
Highmore Downs Miller 21-14 in Close Night Victory
Highmore High school basketball defeated Miller High School 21 to 14. The game remained tight until the final period, with Highmore leading 16 to 12 after the third. Van Cleave scored 20 for Highmore, tied for honors with Sherer. Mitchell starred as guard for Miller.
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Miller
Highmore
High ‘School
van Cleave
Sherer
Mitchell
Blunt and Doland Dominate Local Basketball Scores
Basketball results show Carleton over Conrad 43 to 17 and Wesleyan topping Upper Iowa 35 to 4. Colgate 8, Michigan State 35. Gustavus Adolphus 477, Augsburg 27. St. John’s Collegeville 33, Macalester 26. Washington 29, Oklahoma 24. Blunt defeats Harvard 22 to 6 with Blunt’s 22 points led by Reinechmnt. Doland beats Groton 24 to 6 behind a late surge and stifling defense.
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College
Carleton
Conrad
Town Wesleyan
Upper Iowa
Colgate
Michigan State
Lombard
Lawreate
D. State
Gustavus Adolphus
Augsburg
Mpis
St. John’s
Collegeville
Minn
MacAlester
Washington G
Oklahoma
Tarkie
Sharkey Stribling Training Underway for Miami Beach Fight
Promoter Jack Dempsey focuses on arena setup and ticket sales as Sharkey the Boston sailor and Stribling of Georgia begin actual fighter preparation for the February 27 Miami Beach bout. W I Young Stribling and Tack Sharkey are reported on ground ready to begin training.
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Stribling
Sharkey
Miami Bhagh
Fla
Fed
Pi—Advancs
Miami Beach
W. I. (Young) Stribling
Pride of Georgia
Tack Sharkey
Boston Sailor
Jack Dempsey
California
Redfield Boy Wins 2 Bouts On Same Card
Rapid City reports a boxing card at School of Mines eliminations. John Cool of Hailfield, a freshman, won by decision in light heavyweight and then knocked out Larson in heavyweight. Peters of Mitchell and King of Man won wrestling matches. Vickers of Ethan edged Merriman, Campbell of Lead won by decision, Flanagan of Rapid Rapids drew, Groff of Piedmont won by decision.
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Rapid City
Sly
School of Mines
John Cool
Hailfield
Larson
Peters
Mitchell
Ang
King
Man
Hiake
Calikins
Vickers
Ethan
Merriman
Bowdle
Campbell
Lead
Stevenson
Pierre
Flanegan
Detl
St Lawrence Tops Wessington In Fast Guarding Battle
In Wessington last night St Lawrence defeated Wessington 5 to 0 in a guarding battle. At halftime St Lawrence led 1 to 0 in a fast paced game. Wessington girls then won 37 to 24 over St Lawrence in the later contest.
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ST. Lawrence
Wessington
St Lawrence
St- Lawrence
Huron Juniors Fall by One Point to Eastern High
Huron junior high lost to Madison Eastern 28 17 after leading 42 16 at halftime. Collin and Sherlock kept Huron in reach as Moe and Weise starred for Madison, with late free throws sealing the win.
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Huron Juniors
Eastern High
Huron
Eastern High School
Madison
Collin
Sherlock
Moe
Weise
Aunde
Hare
Buller
Miermeyer
Sobertocle
Hart
Jonea
Renshaw
Nelson
Astern H.-S
Welst.f
Schmttt
Schroet Baker
Santee
Ree
Redmen Down Alpena 21 19 In Close Game
Alpena high school gave Woonsocket a tough battle despite missing four regulars including Evans Lyon Johnson and Lundberg due to illness or influenza. Kunze led Alpena with 14 points while Moherg scored four baskets for Woonsocket as the visitors won 21 to 19 after leading 12 to 9 at halftime.
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Alpena
Alpena High School
Cagers
Hey
Woonsocket
Evens
Lyon
Johnson
Lundberg
Ieap
Kunze
Moherg
Sioux Falls Cagers Halt Bobcat Advance
Sioux Falls high school basketball team held Brookings Bobcats to a 30 to 21 final score after a tight first half 17 to 15. Burdette led Sioux Falls with 14 points while Hanson added 11 for the winners and Staver scored eight for Brookings.
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Siloux
Sioux Falls
Brookings Bobcats
Bobcats
Burdette
Sioux
Hanson
Sioux Fall
Staver
Brookings
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