Purdue Looms Over Thanksgiving Grid Card Rivalry
CHICAGO November 2 Coach Dick Hanley Northwestern lamented a potential setback as Purdue's powerful offense threatens to ruin Northwestern's claim to the Big Ten title. Purdue, Michigan Minnesota or Ohio State could share the championship depending on final standings, with Northwestern counting on strong defense to slow Purdue's backfield led by Potter Rentner Meenan and Olson.
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Gopher Halfback Burdick Named Hard Luck Champion
Quent Burdick of Williston North Dakota, once a sophomore standout for the Minnesota Gophers, is hailed as the university’s hard luck athlete. Recovering from an appendectomy after a severe appendicitis attack, the senior’s career ends with knee injuries and missed letters.
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Oklahoma A. & M
Wisconsin
Big Ten L osers In Charity Tournament
The Big Ten football charity program opened at Stagg Field with Indiana Chicago Iowa and Illinois as the weaker contenders. Chicago and Iowa faced Northwestern in the first game while Wisconsin faced Indiana in the second. Winners meet for the tournament title and to escape the cellar.
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Wilners
Long Island U to Continue Grid Work Amid Cost Concerns
Long Island University announced it will continue intercollegiate football after a faculty committee approved the 1888 schedule. The program paused last year due to heavy expenses, but scheduling challenges and a revived regime led to the decision to press on with football.
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Long Island University
Dempsey To Box Four Opponents At Fargo
Four opponents signed to meet Jack Dempsey in Fargo on December 4 in four round exhibition bouts. They are Charlie Retzlaff heavyweight favorite of North Dakots, Swedes Grensburg of Fargo, Harry Dunokeck of St. Louis and Jack Russell of Chicago.
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Jack Dempsey
Charlie Retzlaff
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Harry Dunokeck
St. Louis
Jack Russell
Chicago
Thanksgiving tribute to a stellar year in sports
A nostalgic roundup salutes Pepper Martin Francis Culmet Ellsworth Vines Dick Glendon Sr Bill Burke George Von Elm Max Schmeling Twenty Grand Top Flight Pug Rentner Marchmont Schwartz Barry Wood Don Zimmer Jack Sharkey and other athletes for bold feats, perseverance, and enduring sportsmanship across baseball golf tennis boxing horse racing and football.
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Pepper Martin
Dash
National League of Professional Baseball
Francis Oulmet
Culmet
Ellsworth Vines
Maurice McLoughlin
Vines
Dick Glendon
Navy
Poughkeepsie
Bill
Burke
George von Elm
George
Max Schmeling
Double Yell
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Gallant Fox
Pug Rentner
Marchmont Schwartz
Barry Wood
Don Zimmerman
Jack Sharkey
V. F. W. Will Stage Charity Rabbit Hunt
The Huron Veterans of Foreign Wars will stage a charity rabbit shoot on December 6 inviting all community sportsmen to participate. Jackrabbits captured by hunters will be sold to fund charity, and cotontails will be given to needy families. Walter J. Bachman, the new post commander, made the announcement and plans for hunting grounds and details will follow after registration with Frank Stahley at the Lowrie barber shop.
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Walter J. Bachman
Frank Stahley
Lowrie
Farmers and Merchants Bank
Gettysburg Independents Win Season Opener 41 20
Gettysburg Independents, district champions last year, opened with a 41 to 20 victory over the Cheyenne Agency Indian team on their Agency court. Tygreen, Gordon, and Stewart led offense. Hennigan and Menfall shined on defense. Means and Joh starred for the Agency. A return game is slated for December 1 on the home court.
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Gordon
Stewart
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Menfall
Means
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Sing Sing Eleven Faces Alumni Challenge
A Port Jervis police team harassed the Sing Sing eleven, stirring alumni chatter as Harvard and Sing Sing both faced losses. Debates about boosting facilities rise while fans hope for better open-field play and a strong season underwarden Laws.
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Coaches Back Charity Show In Astion Football Game
A confusing report notes coaches from Missouri and Ohio State agreeing to participate in a charity football event this Saturday. The article mentions athletic directors and players involved, with emphasis on raising money for a cause.
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Mizzwerta
Ohio State
Weleen
Pewspapermeen
Oscar Monde
Elimination Rivalries Rule Midwest Gridiron Saturday
The nation’s college slate centers on Chicago eliminations and a four team Big Ten circus. Key games include Colgate vs Brown in the East, Cornell against Penn, Holy Cross vs Boston College, and Nebraska vs Pittsburgh. Florida faces UCLA in a daylight and night doubleheader, with major showdowns in Tennessee Kentucky and Texas Texas A and M drawing attention across regions.
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Tulane
Winners and Aberdeens to Clash in Charity Football Game
Aberdeen teams confident as Winner and Aberdeen square off in a charity South Dakota high school football showcase. Winner claims strength and vows a surprise swat, while Aberdeen predicts action from its seconds. Proceeds aid Elks lodge charity. game billed as possible state championship clash.
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Elks Lodge
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Groton Veteran Leads Rebuilding Groton High Basketball Team
About 25 Groton high school players answered Coach H. W. Iversons call for practice, but veteran guard Bowles was the only letterman on the floor. Iverson faces building a nearly new team from inexperienced material as he plans two full squads for the season. The early schedule includes December 8 home games with Claremont and Langford and a sequence of contests through February, featuring Britton, Doland, Webster, Clark, and Langford at various venues.
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Forecaster predicts Earl Averill to lead homers in 1930
Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig will not top the American League in home runs next year. Earl Averill claims to know he will win the homer title, citing past seasons where he forecast his own power and finished strong with 15 homers with three games remaining in the season.
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Harwood and Cline Fight Draw in Sioux City
In Sioux City last night Tiger Johnny Cline of Fresno and Harold Harwood of Salt Lake City fought to a six round draw in the feature bout. Sonny Sofia shaded Ernie North in six, Canada Lee stopped Rich Jobe in the first, Monte edged Conlon in four, and Stemmerman drew Sloyer in four.
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Lake Preston Opens Season With Bryant
Lake Preston high school begins its basketball season on December 1 at home against Bryant. The squad, weakened by four graduations from last year’s lineup, faces strong scrutiny as fans anticipate how the first game will unfold and affect early prospects.
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Groton Golfers Try Ski Riding Sport
Groton golfers who ski enthusiasts have a new thrill along the fairways. They are towed on long ropes behind rapidly moving creatures, offering the speed and balance tests of downhill skiing. The sport, attracting attention, could draw many devotees and spectators as it develops.
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Groton
Lefty Fischer's costly lapse under Walter Johnson
Washington club pitcher Lefty Fischer, once dominant by starting the season 9 of 10, faltered as a reliever against Johnson. He walked a batter, faced disapproval from Johnson, turned his back, and threw a ball into the left field stands. The incident cost him 720, and he mourns it.
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Walter Johnson
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Baseball Heroes and Toy Bats Highlight 1920s Talk
A retro sports note recalls players like Ruth Averill and Morgan, detailing season feats, toy bat props, and a Cleveland stadium plan. It mentions Averill’s home run record aspirations, a ribboned toy bat, and idol status among Cleveland fans amid a vibrant major league chatter.
Dakota Wesleyan and Yankton Meet on Gridiron Today
Yankton Greyhounds host Dakota Wesleyan Tigers in a long rivalry renewal on Thanksgiving Day. No conference title at stake, but pride and a large wooden bacon prize motivate both teams as injuries are reported light and key players near final intercollegiate appearances.
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Melinkovich Back for Notre Dame in Army Battle
Notre Dame heads to New York with 35 men strengthened by fullback George Melinkovich’s return from a shoulder injury. He appears ready for full 60 minutes of play and morale rises as coach Hunk Anderson contemplates starting Steve Banas at fullback with Melinkovich likely to see action.
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