Hoppe Plans Balkline Return After Three Cushion Bid
Willie Hoppe, 15 time balkline champion, withdraws from three cushion to return to balkline. He notes rules bar a February entry but aims to challenge Schaefer Cochran Horemans Hagenbach in a post February lineup. Hoppe cites balkline’s difficulty and warns younger players may leave US laurels unchallenged.
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Orlol. Robertson
Associated Press
Chicago
Willie Hoppe
Balkiine
Hoppe
United States
Coach Seeks To Get Line On Athletes
The article notes Woeful turnout and wavering commitment as West coach Aveh Petergen prepares for the season opener against Newburg. Loss of star Lawrence Warsworth, Wadsy, and other expected players weakens the squad, with several 1987 subs dropping out or failing to reach conditioning standards.
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Aveh Petergen
Newburg
Lawrence Warsworth
Wadsy
Ronald “Buy” Linn
Forsaken Classrooms Shape the Varsity Basketball Lineup
Jimmie Stafford is the only certain starter for the quint with guard play shaping the team. Jack Donnachle and Junie Kunst are vying for forward spots while Henry Rupp may partner Stafford at center. Other hopefuls like Shoemaker Marquess Hudson Bee Peters and McVadden struggle to break through as the coach plans a heavy schedule after Christmas and a Dec 29 game against Keyser High.
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Soach Petersen
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Chicago to Face Beloit Indiana State and IU in 3 Football Games
The University of Chicago will host Beloit Indiana State and Indiana University for three football games at Stagg Field next season overseen by coach A when Campbell Dickson Wallie Marks and Pat Page pupils of Afonzo Amos Stagg will guide the visiting squads. Chicago’s 1929 schedule also features Purdue Princeton Wisconsin Illinois and the Timberty of Washington. The national ski championship of 1829 is set for Brattleboro Vermont February 2022 with other championships awarded to Canton South Dakota Duluth Minnesota Lancaster Massachusetts Salisbury Connecticut Claremont New Hampshire New York City Newport Vermont Greenfield Massachusetts Port Chester New York Rumford Maine and Lake Placid New York. In baseball news John Herdley of the National Baseball League maintains ten man teams are needed and cites support from several executives and players.
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Stagg
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National Ski Association of America
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New York
John Herdley
National Baseball League
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Hoover arrives as Rio decorates for welcome
Overnight news item notes Hoover's visit amid Brazilian celebrations as London signals a possible arbitration treaty with the United States and government disputes prompt resignation of a top official. Additional reports from Berlin state reparations paid, while aviation and crime items, including a fatal air crash in Juron and a large hotel demolition plan in New York, appear among scattered briefs.
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Sire of Sarazen Is Purchased by Fisher
New York reports Charles T. Fisher of General Motors bought High Time sire of Sarazen and other famed Thoroughbreds for about 400 000 to 500 000 dollars. Syndicate led by Phil Chinn made the sale. High Time, leading sire, has 16 gelts with 43 stakes totaling 222 425 dollars. The horse will go to Fisher's Drama farm near Lexington Kentucky.
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New York
Charles T. Fisher
General Motors Corporation
Phil Chinn
Wisher
Drama Farm
Lexington
James Cox Brady
Two More Stars Seek Honors In Golf Field
New York dispatch notes two more golf stars entering the winter season. Bobby Cruickshank, pro at the Progress elvic, left for the Pacific coast yesterday to continue competition in the warm weather circuit.
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New York
Bobby Cruickshank
Elvic
Pacific Coast
Amateur Voigt Entering Miami and Miami Beach Opens
George Voigt, among the nation's leading amateurs, filed entries for the Miami Open on January 4 and 5 and the Miami Beach Open on January 11 and 12. Cruickshank plans a February return to New York before sailing to Europe for the British Open.
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Miami
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Cruickshank
New York
Europe
New Schedule Proposal Hurts Openers Says McGraw
New York Dec 21 agitation for a cross section opening schedule faces opposition from John McGraw Giants skipper. He warns traveling east or west for long stretches would load heavy costs and wreck teams' chances, especially weaker clubs, if the season started with 21 to 22 days on the road for early games.
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New York
John McGraw
Doughty Pilot
New York Giants
McGraw
John
Harris Tigers Sign Promising New Players
Detroit fans hear bold moves as Bucky Harris reshapes the Tigers since November. He traded Lou Hlue and Henri Manushi to the Browns and spent heavily on Roy Johnson and Dale Alexander and John Prudhomme. A further deal with Cleveland for George Ernest is noted with more acquisitions likely. The club aims for a return to top contention.
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Roy Johnson
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Pacific Coast
Dale Alexander
John Prudhomme
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Prudhomme
Toronto
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Anenger
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Bridgeport Wins First In Close Bout With Simpson
Bridgeport edged Simpson 30 to 29 in a hard fought home game. Thrasher led Bridgeport with eight field goals, Saltis paced Simpson with seven, and Hal for Bridgeport contributed solid guard play. Substitutions and fouls noted as the crowd witnessed a dramatic, low scoring finish.
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Thrasher
Saltis
Agtippe
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Eaton
Halt
John
Wesleyan to Play in City
Hazel Atlas club schedules a December 26 game in Fetterman Plant Gym against West Virginia Wesleyan. The all-star roster features former Clarksburg high stars Noah and New Anderson, Minter, Micky McClung, Shamie Hines, and rising guard Watson, noted for exceptional on court ability.
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Fetterman
Hazel Atlas
Clarksburg
Noah
New Anderson
Washington Irving
Victory High
Watson
Ute
Local quint adds Gull and Beach to strong lineup
The local team strengthens ahead of the post Christmas game with Jimmy Gull, a WVU alumnus and former star, taking a forward berth, and Thine Beach stepping in at guard. The Glassies boast an A-1 defense with Reddick, Posten, and Rang returning, as the Buckhannon clash looms after the holidays in a remodeled gym with seating near 2000.
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West Virginia University
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Fights Last Night by The Associated Press
Boston Al Afallo of Lowell beat Vince Dundee in a ten round bout. Cincinnati Babe Herman defeated Birdie Anderson of Gody Wy with a four round win. Billy Sullivan defeated Sailor Bishop in six rounds. Macon Stribling knocked out Don Pancito Castana in two. California Joe Gans outpointed Dominick Profio in ten.
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Babe Herman
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Flashes of Life: Pickets Lemon Car in Brooklyn Claim
Genevieve Mach, famed poet aviatrix, pickets a Brooklyn auto agency with a lemon labeled My $2,000 Lemon. The car is decorated with eight lemons and a verde. case over repairs continues after agency faced a claim. Also: James Murphy seeks divorce claiming married life ruined clowning. Poker Alice to spend final days outside prison after six months for morals. Delbert Hollingsworth, father of 30, 46 by first marriage and 15 by second, reported in Sydney.
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