Giants Beat Notre Dame Stars 22 to 0 for Charity Show
In New York Giants shut out Knute Rockne’s Notre Dame all stars 22 to 0 at the Polo Grounds before 50 000 fans. The event, part of a weekend of football raising funds for the unemployed, added to an estimated 750000 dollars from two games including Army Navy. Benny Friedman scored two touchdowns for the Giants and the crowd showed more enthusiasm than the Army Navy clash. The affair raised questions about future athletic relations between the services but officials said it would not affect existing disputes.
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Herbert W. Barker
Associated Press
New York
East
Yankee Stadium
New York Giants
Knute Rockne
Notre Dame
Polo Grounds
Giants
Rockne
Four Horsemen
Army
Navy
Ray Stecker
Robins Sign Del Bissonette and Wally Gilbert
In New York on December 15 the Brooklyn Robins announced contracts for first baseman Del Bissonette and third baseman Wally Gilbert. The signings were received today signaling a spring roster move.
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Robins
New York
Brooklyn Robins
del Bissonette
Wally Gilbert
Plain Power Is Cougar Threat in Rose Bowl Bout
Washington State Cougars, fresh PCC champions, boast a powerful defense and hard-hitting line led by Elmer Schwartz. The Alabama Crimson Tide faces a tough curb challenge in Pasadena as WSU relies on simple, forceful football to blunt opponents.
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Plain Power
Cougars
Washington State
Alabama
Pasadena
Trojan
Elmer Schwartz
Cougar
Villanova
Coast Eleven
Babe Hollingberg
Warner
Rockne
Wallace Wade
Intoxication Defense Clears Man in Melbourne Theft
A Melbourne suburb magistrates board ruled intoxication excuses theft, acquitting the accused. The decision centers on the defendant’s inability to form intent due to drunkenness. The case highlights the defense of diminished responsibility in theft charges.
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Melbourne
Board of Magistrates
Cadets Surprise Mates By Early Return To Point
West Point reports Army football team returned from the Navy victory to an unexpected reception. Plans for a formal welcome were dropped as the squad arrived just after noon, while cadets ate in the mess hall. Jack Price of Fort Dodge Iowa was chosen captain for 1931.
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West Point
N. Y
Army
Navy
New York
Jack Price
Fort Dodge
Iowa
Price
Davidson College awards 24 DC numerals to Wildkitten players
The Davidson College athletic council announced 24 DC numerals awarded to Davidson Freshmen who played on the Wildkitten football team this fall. The list includes Capt. J. W. West and multiple players from North Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, and other states.
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Davidson
N. C
Davidson College Athletic Council
Wildkitten
Capt
J. W. West
Barnum
S. Curlee
High Point
Fred Blanton
Forest City
F. P. Harrison
Mt. Ulla
W. M. Barnsberger
McDonald
W. Va
A. H. A. Williams
Oxford
Odi Casali
Welch
CDB
McCrary
Lexington
L. B. Adcox
Pinebluff
Iks Ae Baggett
L. B. Wooten, Jr
Duval
Fla
S. M. Nickey
Memphis
Tenn
J. F. Slaughten
A. E. Tong
New Haven
Conn
W. T. Thompson, Jr
Richmond
W. M. Thompson
Richmond, Va
H. A. Wilson, Jr
Lake City
J. T. Goodykoontz
Names linked to Bluefield and other cities
Bluefield West Virginia figures R B Lynn Rochester Minnesota J H Pratt Bayport New York J G O Keefe Bluefield R B Morris Greensboro and E T Mullen Lin colnton appear in a list of individuals connected to multiple locations. The fragment suggests a regional or distribution context without a clear event.
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Bluefield
W. Va
R. B. Lynn
Rochester
Minn
J. H. Pratt
Bayport
N. Y
J. G. O'Keefe
R. B. Morris
Greensboro
E. T. Mullen
Lincolnton
Curtain Tiebacks Add Style to Bedrooms
The note suggests using tiebacks for all curtains with emphasis on bedrooms. It contrasts handsome wrought iron hooks with cheaper metal options available for purchase.
Butte Beauty Joins Notre Dame Fullback Lineup
The piece profiles Dan Hanley known as the Butte Beauty who steps into Notre Dame as fullback after Joe Savoldi left the university. Hanley, a 195 pound 6 foot 1½ inch youth, rose to prominence in a game against Drake alongside Larry Mullins and will be the primary back in upcoming fixtures.
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Knute Rockne
Joe Savoldi
Dan Hanley
Butte Beauty
Notre Dame
Hanley
Drake
Larry
Moon) Mullins
Army Navy game a colorful social event with modest football
The piece describes an Army Navy clash seen as a society spectacle more than a contest. Fifty dollar seats on the yard lines drew seventy thousand spectators, with Salvation Army funds boosted to about $600,000. Cadet Stecker ran 57 yards for a touchdown in a 6 to 0 Army victory.
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Army
Navy
League of Nations
West Point
Phil Cook
New York
Salvation Army
Stecker
Knute Rockne picks All American team in Colliers Weekly
The Colliers Weekly previews its next issue with Knute Rockne selecting the All American squad. It notes a decision between Carideo and Bobby Dodd and remarks on Tennessee players and Neyland’s future plans. The piece also references a Trojan Love Song and a Sunday school quip about Dodd.
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Colliers Weekly
Knute Rockne
Carideo
Bobby Dodd
Tennessee Boy
Knute
Duke Buckets: Cameron Builds Dual Duke Teams
Durham NC December 15 Coach Eddie Cameron faces a pupil shift with three star players gone. A strong pool of candidates forms two balanced teams veterans and sophomores, battle for varsity berths as practice scrimmages mirror real games. Captain Rogers and Croson look secure at forward and center.
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Durham
N. C
Eddie Cameron
Blue Devil
and Werber
Farley
Cameron
Rogers
Croson
Shaw
Carter
Colley
Garber
Capelli
Horne
Hill
Soph
Robertshaw
Cochrane
S I A A Parley Opens At Memphis
The Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association opens its annual convention in Memphis on December 15 with officials weighing freshmen eligibility. Coaches complained about first year players in southern conference games, but no action was taken.
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Memphis
Tenn
Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Southern Conference
Red Bethea Emerges as Florida Football Captain
On the University of Florida campus this fall Le Roy Bethea, known as Red, captains the Gator football team and has impressed fans, making them forget Cannonball Clyde Crabtree with his standout play.
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University of Florida
Leroy
Red) Bethea
Gator
Red
Florida
Clyde Crabtree
Cats Threaten Wildlife Prompt Canberra Action
In Australia domestic cats are spreading rapidly and threaten native wildlife. Officials focus on mitigating damage as cats prey on bush birds poultry and other small animals.
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Canberra
Australia
Three Bids For Billiards Title
New York report shows a three way race for the world pocket billiards crown among Erwin Rudolph Ralph Greenleaf and Onofrio Lauri Rudolph leads with four straight wins after an 125 to 79 victory over Frank Taberski Lauri sits second with four wins and one loss Greenleaf ranks third with three wins in four starts Tonight Rudolph and Lauri meet in a key clash as other matches pit Greenleaf against Arthur Woods and Thomas Boatman versus Pasqualie Natalie Natalie is winless in four and Boatman has one win in five finishes.
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New York
Erwin Rudolph
Chicago
Ralph Greenleaf
Onofrio Lauri
Rudolph
Frank Taberski
Schenectady
N. Y
Lauri
Greenleaf
Arthur Woods
Thomas Boatman
Portland
Ore
Pasqualie Natalie
Natalie
Boatman
US Construction Machinery Exports Rise Year Over Year
Exports of construction machinery from the United States increase compared with the previous year, signaling growing overseas demand and a stronger export sector.
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United States
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Bucky) O’connor
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