One More Hectic Friday Night For State Fives
Friday night brings a slate of Indiana high school basketball with Shortridge opening against Elwood and Manual hosting Green Castle. Key games include Bloomington Bedford in Bloomington, Martinsville Franklin at Franklin, and Shelbyville at Columbus with Anderson at Lafayette and Frankfort to Kokomo. Manual dropped its opener to Broad Ripple, a close 1 point win indicating a new look under Coach Jones. Shortridge also fields many unfamiliar players led by a hoped for turnaround.
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Ripple
Y. P. C. Squad Dominate Artesian Stars 62 to 16
The Y. P. C. basketball team routed the Artesian Stars of Martinsville 62 to 16 at St. Anthony’s hall on Thursday night, with a curtain raiser win by the Y. P. C. girls over Bobbs-Merrill 21 to 3.
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Olympic ice skaters head to New York for Olympics
William Steinmetz and Harry Kaskey two champion ice skaters from Chicago will represent America in the Olympic games and are en route to New York today to join their teammates for the competition.
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Chicago
William Steinmetz
Harry Kaskey
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New York
Johnny Meyers to meet Chris Jordan for title bout
Chicago reports Johnny Meyers will defend his middleweight title against undefeated Greek champ Chris Jordan on Tuesday night. Philadelphia dispatch says Jack Johnson may act as trainer and second in Pennsylvania but cannot obtain a boxer's license per the state boxing commission ruling.
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Johnny Meyers
Chris Jordan
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Philadelphia
Jack Johnson
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New State Boxing Commission
Tribe Officials Head to Chicago For Big Baseball Meetings
President W. C. Smith Sr. and Vice President W. C. Smith Jr. along with Manager Jack Hendricks left Indianapolis for Chicago to attend next week's major baseball meetings. American Association leaders gather Sunday with all leagues represented and rumors of major trades. Toledo franchise likely changes hands amid umpire staff shake up, a draft reportedly discussed, and a 154 game schedule adopted in place of 168.
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Wallace in Form for Monday Fistic Clash
Roy Wallace of Brightwood prepares for a ten round main event against Johnny Gill of York Pa at Tomlinson Hall Monday night. Wallace’s punching power arouses local backing while Gill brings experience and ring skill. The show, under the Disabled Soldiers League, will feature five bouts with three already signed.
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Franklin College Football Adopts Rotating Captaincy
Franklin Ind December 7 Times Special reports Franklin College will not name a permanent captain next season. The team adopts an appointive system with a different captain chosen for each game. Coach Duggan endorses the plan and praised the players for their spirit in a Friday talk.
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Notre Dame Basketball Travels for Gophers Series
Notre Dame departs for Minneapolis to face the Minnesota Gophers in a two game set. Ten players accompany coach Keegans as the Irish head north for Saturday and Monday night clashes.
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Strengthening Exercises for Legs and Back Posture
The guide describes a leg strengthening routine to straighten the legs. Lie on the back with arms at sides, fingers near hips, then lift the right leg straight back with a knee bend, counting steps, switch to the left leg, and repeat twelve times per leg.
Speed Boy Greb Arrives For Tunney Title Fight
New York dispatch reports Harry Greb world middleweight champion arrived from Pittsburgh to finish training for his Monday night bout with Gene Tunney. Greb said he felt fine and expected to win another title.
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New York
Harry Greb
Pittsburgh
Gene Tunney
Greb
Olympic Candidates Enter Illin Games Relay Carnival
Athletes expected to represent the United States in Paris next year will take part in the seventh annual indoor relay carnival at the University of Illinois in Urbana on March 1. Invitations have gone to eastern and western universities.
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Local youth basketball leagues seek teams and games
Independent teams in the 14 year old class organize a season with gym access and game requests. Mapleton A C and Christamore A C announce schedules and seeking out of town teams. The All Baptist Athletic League plans to start the season on Monday night Dec 10 with church ticket sales to fund equipment.
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Pennsylvania captain Tex Hamer quits school after heartbreak
United News reports Tex Hamer, captain of Pennsylvanias 1923 football team, abandoned the university after failing to make the one up in the final game. He turned in all university belongings and will return to Junction City Texas, saying he will not return to class.
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United News
Philadelphia
Tex Hamer
University of Pennsylvania
Feeney’s grid squad disbands for season
Feeney's Y. P. C. independent football team announces it has disbanded for the season, cancelling a planned game at Washington Park Sunday. Negotiations with Kokomo and Jonesboro failed, Kokomo disbanded and Jonesboro sought an oversized guarantee. The Y. P. C. squad, though late starting, finished strong and claims city and state independent titles.
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Indianapolis
PLAN GIRLS' NET LEAGUE MEETING IN CITY
City managers and captains of girls basketball teams meet tonight at 7 45 at Prest-o-Lite factory station 608 N Capitol Ave to outline plans for a league and elect officers. Possible entrants include Prest-o-Lite Hottentots Mapleton Maids Pennsy Girls Y P Cs Bobbs Merrill and Fairbanks Morse. Eddie Martin of New York defeated Tommy Galson in six rounds.
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Fear over Paddock mishap after ankle sprain
Burlington Iowa December 7 Charlie Paddock renowned sprinter suffers a severe ankle sprain playingketball with Mt Vernon high school boys at Mt Vernon Iowa He may never again run under ten seconds for the hundred yards Dr J T Hanna treating him warns the injury could end his great sprinting days
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Ripple and Ben Davis Teams Clash Saturday
Old high school rivals meet Saturday night at Broad Ripple gym as Ben Davis faces Ripple. Coach Wann drills proteges for the fray. Jackman elected captain, a senior with three years on the squad. Parr and Jackman forward, Stahl center, Myers and Smith guards. Curtain-raiser at 7 15 p m.
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High School Basketball Schedule Highlights This Saturday
The card lists matchups: Ben Davis at Broad Ripple Shortridge at Valley Mills Connersville at Evansville Central Spiceland at Carmel Valparaiso at La Porte Anville at Hopewell Minence at Bainbridge Irton at Roachdale Pendleton at Markleville Montmorenct at Battle Ground Fairmount at Wabash Fillmore at Amo Marion at Newcastle East Chicago at Emerson Gary Owell at Whiting New Country Tourney at Lebanon.
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Fort Wayne Classic attracts bowlers from across states
The second annual Fort Wayne classic at Pastime Alleys December 14 to 16 brings bowlers from Chicago Toledo Indianapolis Detroit Milwaukee and Louisville. Last year Jimmy Smith of Milwaukee won 1283 for six games earning $518. First prize this year is estimated at 700 with many bowlers expected to win money. Entry fee is 10 per man with local and out of town reservations on a first come basis.
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Small schools favor lifting freshman rule
The Indiana Intercollegiate Conference holds its annual meeting at the Claypool Hotel Saturday at 11 AM. Coaches and athletic heads from state institutions will discuss plans for the coming athletic year.
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Freshman Rule Sparks Conference Dilemma And Schedule Shuffle
The piece notes debate over the freshman eligibility rule affecting several small schools in the conference and possible exits from the group. It also describes how schedule making consumes time as directors and coaches prepare football, baseball, basketball, and track plans for the year. Officers named include A N Kellogg Purdue president W M Blanchard DePauw vice president Birch Bayh State Normal secretary with E M Johnston Butler and O A Hall Hanover on the executive committee.
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Boston Red Sox to Expand Park for Bigger Crowds
Plans to add seating at the Red Sox home ballpark to accommodate growing crowds that stay away, aiming to improve viewing and access during games.
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Malone Aims for Middleweight Title in Ambitious Push
The report notes Jock Malone plans a bold quest for the middleweight crown, reflecting on his young promise and determination to reach a top championship.
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Vincentini Signed for Three Fights in New York
Louis Vincentini the South American lightweight boxer has been signed by Tex Rickard for three bouts in New York starting against Johnny Shugrue. If he wins the next fight he will be matched with Pat Moran and Benny Leonard.
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Tex Rickard
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Pat Moran
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