All Big Ten Eleven Selections Reflect Coaching Debate
Billy Evans outlines the 1927 all star choices with Oosterbaan as unanimous end and Joesting a near universal pick. He notes varied opinions on running mates and backfield selections with Almquist edging Crofoot for quarterback and Gilbert and Welch as top halfbacks while Purdue’s Wilcox joins Welch in the backfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oosterbaan
Michigan
Haycraft
Minnesota
Raskowski
Ohio State
Gary
Baer
Matthews
Indiana
Reitsch
Ilinois
Rouse
Chicago
Hanson
Crane
Linois Nelson
Iowa
Coves
Norwack
Illinois
Fisher
Northwestern
Cameron
Wisconsin
Almquist
Ee Gees
Crofoot
Gilbert
Joesting
Weconsin
Welch
Purdue
Alfbacks
Wilcox
Southern stars picked for South Coast grid squad
A 20 man southern squad to represent the section in the South Coast contest on December 26 will be chosen from players including Nash, Shiver, Crowley, Creson, Spotts, Brown, Hodd, Pickhard, Warren, Smith, Bowdoin, Caldwell, Tipps, Sharp, Mondy, Manville, Spears, Cobden, McDowall, Brown, Thomas, Godfrey, Middlehauf, and Shotts. Coaches Wade McGuire and Alexander conferred in Birmingham but gave no final selections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Calif
Wade
Alabama
McGuin
Vanderbilt
Alexander
Georgia Institute of Technology
Birmingham
Pickens
Ends
Nash and Shiver
Georgia
Crowley
Georgia Tech
Creson
Spotts
Washington and Lee
Brown
Tulane
Thomas
Maryland
Godfrey
Middlehauf
Florida
Shotts
Tennessee
Notre Dame Southern Cal dispute over touchback ruling at Soldier Field
After Notre Dame beat Southern California 7 to 6, Cal fans argued the call should have been a safety. Umpire John Schommer ruled a touchback when Riley failed to establish control, a call supported by officials but disputed by some Long fans and sports authorities.
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Notre Dame
Southern California
Trojans
Dahman
Chicago
Soldier Field Stadium
Gene Tunney
John Schommer
University of Chicago
Riley
Schommer
John L. Griffith
Big Ten
Georgia Working Quite Seriously In 1927 Football Card
Georgia prepared for the remaining Dixie football games in Athens as organizers weighed tornado attack theories and a slight betting favorite emerged in matchups. The article notes Georgia’s focused practice and the overall evenness of the schedule with Dixie rivals seen as closely matched.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Dixie
Georgia
Athens
Expensive Thrill of Big Stable Racing Receipts 1 Million
New York reports on the high costs of building and maintaining elite racing stables. Figures show 12 horses costing about 156000 to assemble, with annual upkeep around 200000 for large outfits. Owners expect profits but endure heavy expenses and travel across major venues.
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H. P. Whitney
Harry F. Sinclair
Joseph E. Widener
George D. Widener
James Butler
W. R. Coe
William Woodward
Mashall Field
James Cox Brady
John E. Madden
Samuel Riddle
Robert L. Gerry
E. R. Bradley
Joseph A. Widener
Sporsman
Havana
Mr. Widener
Widener
Whitney, Bradley, Sinclair and Widener
Louisville
Chicago
New Orleans
Pimlico
Saratoga Springs
Havre de Grace
Belmont
Latonia
St. Louis
Veteran Trainers Recall Upsets Amid 1927 Racing Chaos
New York reports veteran horsemen reflecting on a tumultuous 1927 season marked by unpredictable performances. They cite hard luck for top horses like Black Maria and Mars, debate Brown Bud, Nimba, and Display, and note Latonia championships and the Washington handicap as season highlights and turning points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Rember
Brown Bud
Latonia
Rollen Stocking
Nimba
Black Maria
America
Mars
Peanuts
Woolbridge
Washington
Tattooed dogs to deter greyhound race cheating
London reports that English greyhound racing plans tattooing dogs to curb fraud. Indelible ink marks will show colors and the dogs’ names on backs or sides with ear tattooing, aiding bookmakers as seventeen courses announce next summer racing under the scheme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
England
Greyhound Racing Association
Black Pig Society
Florida Gators announce 1928 football schedule
Gainesville is set to host six Southern Conference games as announced by athletic director Everett C. Yon. The slate includes Auburn and Mercer in Gainesville, NC State in Tampa, Sewanee in Jacksonville, Georgia in Athens, Clemson in Tampa, and Washington and Lee in Jacksonville, with an October 6 opener listed as pending.
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Gainesville
Fla
University of Florida
Associated Press
Everett C. Yon
Auburn
Mercer
North Carolina State
Tampa
Sewanee
Jacksonville
Georgia
Athens
Clemson
Washington and Lee
Eskimo Tribes Debate Tempers and Death Punishment
Among some Eskimo tribes, anger is seen as possession by a devil, lying carries death as punishment, and marriage is mandatory. The statements reflect harsh social codes and beliefs once reported in regional accounts.
Title Game Set For Kenan Stadium In Chapel Hill
Eastern champions Wilmington high and western champions Greensboro meet at Kenan Memorial Stadium in Chapel Hill at 2 30 PM Saturday for the state high school championship. Forty four schools entered the event, with Greensboro and Wilmington reaching the final after straight playoff wins. Historical note lists past champions from 1913 to 1926 and marks the absence of a repeat title for either Greensboro or Wilmington.
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Chapel Hill
Wilmington
Greensboro
Kenan Memorial Stadium
North Carolina High School Athletic Association
Greensboro High School
Wilmington High School
Raleigh High School
Charlotte High School
Chapel Hill High School
Fayetteville High School
Asheville High School
Rockingham High School
Gastonia High School
Sanford High School
Football's stove is in full blast in Raleigh
The stove league of football opened with college authorities and fans debating 1928 schedules. State College announced its 1928 slate, dropping Furman and adding Washington and Lee. The StateFlorida game location and other big five changes were under negotiation, with several Southern Conference tilts planned for the Wolfpack before Thanksgiving. Duke faces South Dakota, Georgetown, Navy, and Boston College in varied venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
Turkey
State College
Furman
Washington and Lee
Washington and Lee State
Lexington
Clemson
State
Florence
D. C
Tiger
Calhoun
S. C
Elon
Wake Forest
Carolina
South Carolina
Duke
Jacksonville
Tampa
Tal Stafford
Greensboro
Davidson
Charlotte
Michigan State
East Lansing
Mich
South Dakota University
Durham
Georgetown
Washington
Navy
Annapolis
Boston College
Boston
Mass
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Nelson
Billy Evans
Coaches Aid
Harvard
Lewis
Humbert
Armie
N. H. Silver Co
Busi
Ness
Tornado
Tuscaloosa
Commodores
Crimson
Jack McDowell
Michigan Aggies
Wolfpack
Crusader
Chance Play
Display
Florida U
Wilmington High
High Point Merchants
the Young Men's Store
Robert I. Harris
Mgr
Hart Schaffner
Marx
Greyhound Shades
Stetson
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