Sharkey-Risko Ring Battle Likely Opponent Picked
Madison Square Garden slated for Jack Sharkey in a February clash with Johnny Risko. If Sharkey disposes of Risko, a high profile bout may be staged at Philadelphia or Chicago with a slate of ten rounders including Cavalier versus Har Mays and other bouts featuring Bud Taylor Earl Mastro and Lew Massey.
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Joplin Golfer Wins Pasadena Open Tourney
Calif Dec 22 A Smith Joplin Mo wins Pasadena Open tourney in a 72 hole event. The 21 year old pro finished at par with 280 to win ahead of six contenders including Ed Ley Paterson and Eddie Gos. Den Fay Shute and Piegel tied for third on 287 to 288.
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Demp seeks January bout as fields jompson plans crumble
Promoter Jack Demp is hunting a January 17 main bout to replace the Jackie Fields versus Lank Jompson title fight after plans collapsed due to controversy over mixed title bouts in Illinois. He is lining up a featherweight clash for Kid Chocolate against a suitable opponent while also noting other regional boxing and sporting events in Ogden and Tahoe.
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Falsaro Captures New York Bowling Championship
New York bowler Falsaro defeated Joe Ibner of Detroit to win the national title in a special six game event last night in Detroit. Falsaro led early, trailing Scribner by 158 pins after three blocks, then surged to finish with 12,932 pins to Scribner’s 12,405.
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Fourth block surge lifts Falsaro in tight race
In the fourth block on Saturday the leader built a 157 advantage in the fifth block and held on to his lead in the final lock. Grand averages show Falsaro 215 32 60 and Scripner 213 23 60.
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Connie Mack Celebrates 67th Birthday in Philadelphia
Connie Mack, hale and hearty, received congratulations on his 67th birthday in Philadelphia. The longtime Athletics manager reflects that it is just another birthday with no special significance. Since beginning his managing career, he has led the Mackmen to seven league titles and four world series.
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Army Grid Warriors Ready to Open Grind of Training
Stanford University cal, Dec 23, two PM The Army grid warriors about 150 strong arrived at Stanford today to begin intensive training for the New Year tilt with Stanford. A 13 car special train brought the cadets in nine hours late. Several hundred Stanford students greeted them as coach Glenn Warner oversaw the welcome of friendly enemies. Both teams will practice today.
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Shires Plans to Fight On Before Baseball Season
Chicago December 28 Five titles in the east and middlewest will get a look at Charles Arthur The Great Shires and he will receive 20000 dollars Shires will keep fighting about two weeks before baseball training opens He will be aided by Jackie Fields in preparing for the bouts with dates in Buffalo Detroit St Paul Davenport Iowa Boston and Madison Square Garden New York Eddie Mack promotes a six round bout against Sophier in Boston and a sparring partner role for Tommy Loughran is noted
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Rail Discloses Plot For Mexican Revolt
A government communique reports a raid on the HQ of defeated presidential candidate Jose Vasconcelo s in Guaymas Sonora uncovers a plan for an uprising against the government. Vasaconcelos was in the United States. The movement's base was to be Guaymas, with officers approached to join. About 50 arrests occurred as soldiers surrounded the building to prevent escape.
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Moscow and Mukden sign protocol to ease Sino Soviet ties
Moscow and Mukden sign a protocol at Khabarovsk restoring status quo on the Chinese Eastern Railway and reestablishing consular and commercial ties. Troop withdrawal begins, prisoners are to be released, and White Guard Russians will be disarmed and deported. Further talks set for January 25 to resume formal relations.
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Horton Smith shows in Pasadena wing open golf event
Horton Smith competes in the Pasadena wing open golf tournament as 280 players enter. Fields plans to defend the welterweight title vs young Jack Thompson at Madison Square Garden on January 1. Loyola of Chicago shocks Loyola of Louisiana 26 to 6 in New Orleans. Heinie Wagner becomes Boston Red Sox manager succeeding Bill Carrigan. Art Shires to meet Al Spohrer in Boston Garden ring.
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Ball Players Wage Cut Sparks Atlantic League Shakeup
The Atlantic baseball league barons cut 1928 salaries from 5000 to 3000 at a meeting. Officials and workers to share the burden. Teams finishing last season, including Johnstown Wheeling Clarksburg Cumberland and others, will compose the circuit. Elmer M Daily of Windber Pa reelected president with Russell Hockenbury as secretary. Memphis Tigers star Lee Saunders, son of Clarence Saunders, breaks his leg in a Tigers game.
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Pro football beat Chicago cars in tense clash
In a standout day, New York bowler Joe Falfaro defeated Joe Scribner 12 932 to 12 803 to win the world bowling title after a 60 game match. The league re elected a treasurer for three years and kept the split season plan. Schedule makers set a Uniontown meeting for the first Sunday in February.
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Tucson Cowboy Uses Baseball Bat To Win Golf Match
Tillay Cavet a Tucson ballplayer used a baseball bat to beat A B Chase in an 18 hole match on a 72 stroke course Cavet posted a 90 while Chase struggled as the bat proved superior to golf clubs yesterday in Tucson Ariz
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India Viceroy Nearly Killed by Bomb Blast
New Delhi India Dec 23 CP Lord Irwin viceroy of India narrowly escaped death when his train was bombed an attendant wounded slightly the viceroy unharmed the blast blew out a dining car door the train continued to the official residence ahead of a meeting with nationalist leaders the blast occurred amid rising political tension and Indian congress preparations no arrests reported the track damage prompted amazement at the narrow escape
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Damaged Rail Tidbit Leaves Train Routine Unchanged
A damaged section of the rail was reported but the train continued without stopping. No injuries were noted and operations remained on schedule as crews assessed the site.
Flash of Life in New York Sees International Christmas Exchange
The Yule spirit prompts an international exchange on Christmas day with Holland broadcasting at noon EST, Berlin due at 12 45 p m, and further plans to rebroadcast in America as details continue. The event emphasizes cross nation cultural exchange during the holiday season.
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Global Holiday Radio News And Flying Plans
Fland at 7p. i. American pro grams will be sent at 11a. m. to England And Holland, and 45 minutes later to Germany. Point Barrow Alaska basks in Christmas music and radio reception. Harvey Firestone Edison Ford plan visits. Elinor and Evelyn Wareburg debut. Bell aims to fly solo at 16. Max Valier rockets to 235 mph. New York study finds drivers and riveters hearing loss. Primo De Rivera bans children in Madrid.
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Germany
Debts by Soxing Matches A World’s Fair Controversy
A fragmented note from New York discusses merchants opposing a 1982 world’s fair to mark Washington’s 200th birthday. The piece argues fairs are obsolete due to modern media and transport, and mentions youths under 14 as attendees at bull events amid controversy.
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Fires Drive Residents Into Streets In Night Attire During Blizzard
In blizzard conditions on December in Pittsburgh a crowd fled into the streets wearing night clothes as two downtown storefronts burned. Penn Clothing Company and Sapper Wholesale Clothing were damaged. Fire officials estimated losses around 4000 dollars.
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Penn Clothing Company
The Little Black Clock Enchants the Holiday Ride
A magical clock explains time tricks to children and prepares a winter journey. Outdoor clocks endure daylight to melt ice, while doctors tend to clocks with special nourishment. A sleigh ride with magical horses signals the start of Santa’s forthcoming visit and adventures tomorrow.
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