Vikings defeat local Y team in gym rout at St Augustine
In a high school basketball clash at St Augustine gym the Gratton Viking team wore gold and crimson to beat the local Y squad 24 to 10. Sandy Saltis led Simpson with 17 points while Powell fueled the locals with strong work. Other standouts included Shields and guards Kip, Gert, and Hess.
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Larksburg
Ant- Jers
Viking
Gratton
Elks
St Augustine Choo Gymnasium
Simpson
Pegion
Sandy” Saltis
Breadane
Simpson Lads
Much Ag
Saltis
Jimmy Gaere
Newton
Saltisha
Powell
St. Augustine Gymnasium
St. Aiene
Chicago
Otth
Shields
Bob Gert Kip
Jake Hess
Two Gridiron Charity Games In California Today
In California today two charity football exhibitions feature the Antlers and Vikings with Dick Gerkins scoring heavily. Lineups include Conley Shields Ford and others, with multiple field goals by Shields Wadsworth Gerkins Holden McDaniel and Fletchrio and referees named Manley and Henry.
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California
Ford
Richard Gerking
A. Shields
Bob Gerkins
Conley
Jake Hess
Mullens
Martin
Shields
Wadsworth
Dick Gerkins
Holden
McDaniel
Fletchrio
Vikings
Antlers
Manley
GHS
Abolition of extra point debate at coaches meeting
Chicago dispatch reports Wisconsin coach Glen Thistlethwaite will push removing the try for point after touchdown at the American Football Coaches Association gathering in New York. He cites Purdue’s 7 6 loss and plans to present statistics deeming the point after a nuisance. W. A. Alexander of Georgia Tech supports abolition. Midwest directors head to New York for sessions. A separate note says Athens merchants award a prize to W. T. Allen for growing cotton.
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Chicago
Glen Thintlethwaite
University of Wisconsin
American Football Coaches Association
New York
Thistlethwaite
Purdue
W. A. Alexander
Georgia Tech
Sesaions
Pian Sei Can
Dempsey Back in Limelight of Ring Again
Former heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey returns to New York for varied roles promoting fights and serving as guest referee. He weighs potential future events and proposes a three way elimination series for the title, while considering a Miami bout in February.
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New York
Jack Dempsey
Dempsey
Madison Square Garden Management
Miami
Jack Sharkey
Young
Primo Camera
Max Schmeling
Chicago
Chicago Hawks recall Miller and Adams from London
The Chicago Black Hawks recall Harl Miller and Stewie Adams from the London club of the International League. In return, Chicago sends Doc Romnes and Eddie Yokes on option to the Tecumsehs as part of the deal.
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Chicago
Chicago Black Hawks
National Hockey League
Harl Miller
Stewie Adams
London
Hawks
Doc Romnes
Eddie Yokes
Tecumsehs
Cougars Coach Confident Ahead of Sugar Bowl Battle
Pasadena December reports Washington State coach Orin Babe Hollingberg says his team is in good condition and unfazed by odds favoring Alabama as the January 1 clash approaches. He predicts no weather impact and notes ongoing practice for receivers. Alabama plans light workouts before final preparations. ticket sales surged post Christmas but full arena may not sell out.
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Pasadena
Cal
Orin
Babe’" Hollingberg
Washington State
Alabama
Crimson Tide
Jon
Dispute in Flyweight Class Remains Title Dispute
New York December 27 A unique boxing dispute lingers as Genaro remains recognized by the National Boxing Association while Wolgast holds the New York and Pennsylvania title. A 15 round draw in their bout drew 6,000 paying $20,000 at Madison Square Garden. Officials split on the decision with Barnes voting Genaro Sheridan Wolgast, Haley calling it a draw. AP gave Genaro a slight edge on the late run. Genaro weighed 111 pounds Wolgast 111 3 4.
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New York
Wolgast
Frankie Benaro
Genaro
National Boxing Association
Pennsylvania
Cheerie
Madison Square Garden
Patsy Whatfley
Harold Barnes
Tommy Sheridan
Haley
Associated Press
Clos Jane Spurt
Y Genaro
Fights Last Night Report From Associated Press
New York midget Wolgast and Frankie Genero of New York fought to a draw in Philadelphia. Kid Francis of Italy beat Irish Jimmy Slavin in New York. Lew Feidnan won over Vidal Gregorio in Akron. Goribig Jones scored a knockout against Clyde Chastain in Dallas.
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Associated
Akron
Goribig Jones
Ak-ron
Clyde Chastain
Dallas
Texas
Absolute Divorce Filed by Frances Browning
Frances Heenan Browning seeks an absolute divorce from Edward W Browning noted as a multi million real estate operator. Service occurred today and the suit will be filed within two days with temporary alimony of 50000 dollars a year and legal fees of 25000 dollars. A supreme court order named her mother Carolyn Heenan as guardian for the action. The complaint cites infidelity. Browning previously won a separation suit three years ago.
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New York
Frances Heenan
Peaches
Low Temperatures Threaten California Fruit Belts
Fronts and freezing temperatures sweeping California threaten orange groves from Sacramento to Del Rio as weather observers issue renewed warnings. Smudge pots burn to guard crops while officials assess the damage amid ongoing cold spell.
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San Francisco
Sacramento del Sea
California
Paes
Amos and Andy radio portrayal sparks dialect debate
A Mildly African dialect voice in the Amos and Andy radio act stirs discussion. Freeman P. Gooden and Charles J. Correll play Amos and Andy with no private dialect. accent alone marks the characters. Irene Rich and Charles Morton are among favorites shown in the film along with short subjects. Opera House ads note prices rising less.
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Amos
Andy
Freeman P. Gooden
Charles J. Correll
Ute
Sue’ Carol
Charles Morton
Ralf Harolde
Irene Rich
Opera House
Amos N Andy Dialects Highlight in Cheek and Double Cheek
The Opéra House screens Cheek and Double Cheek by Radio Pictures on Monday to Wednesday, showcasing Amos n Andy two dialects a coined flashy bluffing style and a simple unexaggerated negro speech. The article notes how the two stars blend invented words with genuine slang to convey character.
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Amos
Andy
Opera House
Amos ’N’ Andy
Radio Pictures
Amos 'N’ Andy
Amos 'N
Those Three French Girls at Strand Sunday and Monday
The Strand presents Those Three French Girls with a lavish fashion show featuring Rene Hubert designs worn by six French models Fifi Dorsay Yola d Arvil and Sandra Ravel. The film follows three store proprietresses in Paris in elegant modern outfits including a Grecian style wedding gown in bridal satin with rhinestone accents.
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Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Strand Theatre
Rene Hubert
Fifi
Dreas
Yola
Avril
Sandra Rayel
Dr Yola
Ines
Sandra Loka
Reginald Denny
Cliff Edwards
Edward Brophy
George Grosamith
Peter Gawthrong
Harry Beaumont
All-Stars to Battle East and West in Charity Games
Northern and western football stars gathered in Los Angeles to form an all-North Dame group, led by Hunk Anderson in Rockne's absence, for a charity contest likely drawing 40,000 fans. In San Francisco, the sixth annual gridiron charity classic saw a western all-star team face eastern topnotchers at the stadium with proceeds to Shriners crippled children's hospital.
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Los Angeles
South
Middle West
Far West
Ante Rockye
Hunk
Anderson
San Francisco
Thezar
Shriners
Crippled Children's Hospital
Brookhart offers to back Democrats to curb Mellon influence
Senator Brookhart Republican Iowa says he might vote with Democrats to organize the next Senate if they cooperate to end Mellon influence. He notes Democrats have not yet announced a program and accuses them of delaying responsibility while promising bipartisan cooperation could tilt control. Brookhart warns against jumping from one party to another and stresses desire for stable leadership. A separate brief reports a Puerto Rican yam variety weighing 11 3 4 pounds grown near Hearne Texas.
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Washington
Brookhart
Iowa
Senate
Palmer-Laborite
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Hearne
Texas
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