Hoosier Intercollegiate Net Meet Details Released
Indiana Collegiate Conference approved the Hoosier intercollegiate basketball tournament to be played January 13 and 14. Concordia Fort Wayne meets N A G U Indianapolis at 6 30 p m in the first game with Danville vs Muncie at 7 30 and Huntington vs Manchester at 8 30 followed by Indiana Central vs Vincennes at 9 30. Second round at 2 and 3 p m and final at 8 p m. Officials are Lon Goldsberry Dale Miller and Benny Evans. Parker hopes all Hoosier colleges except Indiana Purdue and St Francis join next year.
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Indiana Collegiate Conference
Paul B. Parker
Ball Sig Nn
Concordia
Ft. Wayne
N. A. G. U. of Indianapolis
Danville
Muncie
Huntington
Manchester
Indiana Central
Vincennes University
Parker
Lon Goldsberry
Dale Miller
Benny Evans
Plan to boost minor leagues through league scouts
At a Dallas meeting Major League figures backed a Barnard plan to protect minors from player scarcity. The proposal creates an official league scout to identify amateurs and small college players, with league funding for recruitment and fair salaries, then distributing talent to clubs by season end.
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Dallas
Evans
Barnard
E. S. Barnard
Indiana University Tops Franklin College in Season Opener
Indiana University opened its season in Bloomington with a 34 to 25 win over Franklin College. Dale Wells moved from guard to forward delivering solid play while Bob Correll led all scorers with five baskets. Shirley and Freeman stood out for Franklin in a low scoring affair.
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Bob Correll
I. A
McCracken
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Freeman
Baptists
Purple Quintet Beats Cavemen In Heavy Showdown
In Purvanston Illinois on December 12 Northwestern basketball defeated Wabash 40 to 17. Russell Walters scored nine field goals for eighteen points guiding the Purple quintet as Fisher and Marshall aided the attack.
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Little Giants
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Eight Years in Row as Wisconsin Team Mates Retire
Charlie Andrews and Louis Behr, both Wisconsin forwards, conclude an eight season run together. The North Rockford High stars turned Badger standouts, with Behr captaining and Andrews noted as a top Big Ten scorer despite his 135 pound frame.
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Charlie Andrews
Louis Behr
Wisconsin
Rockford
Andrews
Behr
Shortridge Led Local Wins in Saturday Basketball Card
Shortridge was the lone local winner, beating Pendleton 46 to 22 in the North Side opener. Other games saw Technical edged by Rochester 23 to 21, South Side Fort Wayne defeating Broad Ripple 27 to 25, Ben Davis routing Cathedral 48 to 27, Oaklandon edging Boys Prep 29 to 23, and Manual delayed en route to Bedford due to a bus breakdown amid icy hills.
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Atlanta
Steve League Chatter from the Baseball World
Eddie Ash reports on player moves and personalities across baseball and football. Harlie Tolson is sold to Los Angeles, Charlie Herzog stays active, Hap Felsch faces legal trouble, and old stars pursue varied winter ventures from railways to stage shows.
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Cubs
Los Angeles
Charlie Grimm
Tolson
Chicago
Cub
Central States Bowling Tourney At Peyton Ohio Hears Local Teams
Local bowlers compete in the Central States tourney at Peyton Ohio with the five man team Meg Five leading the 3,029 series. Wiesman of Marott top multiple events with 642 625 623 totals. Alberti Jewelers of Chicago beat local A C Bradley 2 729 to 2 612 while Gold Stars edge Silver Flash women by 464 to 2 440.
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Turners Play Indians and Lincolns in Weekend Schedule
South Side Turners negotiate with the Buffalo Lincoln basketball club for Friday night in town. On Sunday they face the famed Indians coached by Jim Thorpe. Turners beat Artesian City Industries 65 to 26, led by Eberg Hodges and Grimsley.
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Riverside rink hosts tense one mile roller race
Frankie Davis defeated Robbie Monroe in a one mile match at Riverside rink before a large crowd. The time was 3 minutes 19 seconds and the race was hotly contested. Manager Parker of the Riverside rink is negotiating with officials to host more events.
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Robbie Monroe
Riverside Rink
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Hoosiers Beat Ft Harrison in City League Showdown
Two City League games were played at H A C gym Saturday night. The Hoosiers defeated Ft Harrison 41 to 32 with Brunten shining, while Diamond Chain beat Polks Milk 30 to 22 led by Wilkens and Richards.
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Colgate Coach Hauser Leaves Post for Minnesota Studies
George W. Hauser head football coach at Colgate resigned at his own request and was named assistant coach. He will complete two years of medical study at the University of Minnesota and continue coaching duties as needed.
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United Press
Ton,n. Y
George W. Hauser
Colgate
University of Minnesota
Canadiens Defeat Rangers 2-0 In NHL Showdown
Montreal Canadiens top New York Rangers 2 to 0 in a decisive NHL inter division clash. Canadiens deliver solid defense and goal by key players to secure the shutout victory.
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United Prose
New York
Montreal Canadien
New York Rangers
Indiana Billiard Association Holds Seventh Annual Meeting
The seventh annual meeting and banquet of the Indiana Billiard Association will be held at the English hotel Wednesday night. 1928 officers will be elected and a system of organized competition may be discussed. Secretary B. H. Smith will present his annual report.
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Indiana Billiard Association
English Hotel
B. H. Smith
Rose Poly Engineers Defeat N A G U 35 to 29 in Indianapolis
Rose Poly's Fighting Engineers finished their road trip strong with a 35 to 29 win over N A G U in Indianapolis. Kassameyer led with seventeen points as the team surged late to seal the victory after fending off Indiana Central the prior night.
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Rose
Indiana Central
Kassameyer
Soccer Elevens Tie For City Championship At Pennsy Park
The D. F. C. and Big Four Thistles drew 2 2 in a fog delayed city soccer championship match at Pennsy Park. A playoff seems likely. Earlier Big ux Rangers beat Pennsy eleven 3 to 2.
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Cardinals Rout Defiance in 51 24 College Basketball Win
Teachers College basketballers defeated Defiance College 51 to 24 on Saturday. Defiance used thirteen players in the game. The Cardinals led 23 to 15 at halftime and surged ahead in the final period.
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Defiance
Ohio
Cardinals
Baseball Winter Meetings Face Draft Rule Clash
Major and minor leagues debate the draft at the winter meetings. Officials discuss a disabled list, ownership stock limits, a three umpire system, and the Matty Memorial. Ed Barnard of Cleveland to receive royal AL send-off as attendance records are cited.
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Landis-Johnson
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Ed Barnard
Cleveland
John Heydler
Wallace Demonstrates Ring Vigor Before Fight at Armory
Roy Wallace finished six last rounds with Jack Elkhart as his trainer unwrapped hand wrap tape. A thorough exam found his units in perfect condition. Three sparring partners Billy Moore Georgie Smith and Young Walcott worked with him Sunday as the crowd cheered. Smith was knocked flat by a right to the chin. At Evanston Waldo Fisher was named acting captain for Northwestern basketball, playing forward.
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Armory
Jack Elkhart
Roy Sunday
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Railbirds
Billy Moore
Georgie Smith
Young Walcott
Smith
Off The Backboard previews Indiana high school hoops season
The column notes Glen Curtis of Martinsville High leads a strong Artesian lineup while Shortridge and Technical prep for the season. Indiana University signals a likely Big Ten challenge under Dean, with Franklin beaten 35 24. Stages at Anderson rides a 5-2 start as Portland.
Saturday Basketball Scores Reach Wide Range Across Schools
Locals and college teams from Normal to Minnesota played in a hectic Saturday schedule with wins and close calls. Notable results include Knox and Defiance posting victories while Belmont and Wabash posted tallies, and high school clubs like Shortridge and Cathedral fielded competitive showings in a busy statewide basketball day.
Negro checker games at colored Y M C A tourney
Class A men competed at the colored Y M C A in a continuing association tourney on Saturday. Results list Broyles defeating Moxee 2 1, Baughman 3 1, Davis 4 0, and others. Russ and Stratford were noted. the event leads to a grand finale on New Year’s Day with the holiday showcase expected.
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Moxee
Baughman
Davis
Barton and Bruce's Hastings training update in Hastings quarters
Billy Barton the Maryland hurdler is reported to be in good form at Hastings training quarters. Howard Bruce's candidate for the Grand National Steeplechase is said to be doing only easy work at present.
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United Press
Swindon
England
Billy Barton
Howard Bruce
Hastings
Maryland
Backboard Lyrics and Hoops Notes From Early Season Openers
ARDUE will open its basketball season Tuesday against Indiana State Normal at Lafay ette. Boilermakers coach Lambert, a Wabash alum, leads a squad with four veterans and talented sophomores aiming to boost Purdue in the conference race. Notre Dame faces Iowa in Iowa City as the Irish seek a third straight win to start the year. Readers may request the noted speech about lending ears mentioned earlier.
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Piggy) Lambert
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Babe Wheeler
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Indianapolis
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Martinsville
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Loughran Slattery Clash For Light Heavy Title At MSG
Tommy Loughran of Philadelphia faces Jimmy Slattery of Buffalo in a 15 round title bout at Madison Square Garden with the light heavyweight crown at stake. Loughran, 8 to 5 favorite, seeks undisputed claim after Delaney’s abdication and prior NYSAC recognition. Slattery held NBA title via Rosenbloom win. Semi final features Clyde Hull versus Farmer Joe Cooper in ten rounds.
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United Press
New York
Madison Square Garden
Tommy Loughran
Philadelphia
Jimmy Slattery
Buffalo
Jack Delaney
Loughran
Broadway
Slattery
Mike McTigue
New York State Athletic Commission
National Boxing Association
Maxie Rosenbloom
Clyde Hull
Dallas
Texas
Farmer Joe Cooper
Righeimer Resigns as Illinois Boxing Commission Chairman
John C. Righeimer resigns as chairman of the Illinois boxing commission citing his wife’s health needs. Paul Prehn, wrestling coach at the University of Illinois, is expected to become the new chairman as observers blamed critics for the resignation.
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Paul Prehn
University of Illinois
Bulldogs Romp Over Danville In Open Net Contest
Butler University basketball team of Indianapolis opened its season with a 49 to 22 victory over Central Normal at Danville Indiana. Chandler scored 12 and Christopher 11 for Butler while Holt Shake Reeves and Francis led the Danville effort with six points apiece. The half score was 21 to 16.
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Reeves
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Danville
Murchison Holds Grimly to Life Despite Illness
Decatur Illinois December reports Loren Murchison famed runner remains in critical condition from blood infection and has persisted through a coma despite doctors at his bedside noting surprising stamina.
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United Press
Decatur
Ill
Loren Murchison
Railroaders Triumph At Cincinnati In Big Four A A
Indianapolis Big Four A A defeated Cincinnati Big Four 36 to 30. Local team led 21 to 18 at halftime before Hoosiers pulled away in the final half with faster equipoise and team work.
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Big Four
A. A
Indianapolis
Queen City
Pro Football Scores and Scrappy Husk Outfit
In a chaotic recap the Duluth Eskimos fall to a 27 to 4 scoreline, while other teams struggle with mismatched offense and defense. officials report erratic play and scattered yardage as a rough day across the league produces lopsided results.
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