Local visiting quintets post wins with one upset loss
Shortridge led by Wood, Woods, and Beaman beat Danville 31 to 24 at home. Manual fell to Bedford 47 to 20, and Tech lost to Newcastle 31 to 35 in Big Ten play. Danville led 16 to 14 at halftime, while Bedford pulled away in the second half.
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Shortridge
Blue and White
Danville
Manual
Bedford
Tech
Newcastle
Don Wood
Tom Woods
Beaman
Bedford Five
Stone City Netters
Miller
Cummins
Rubush
Brenneman
Trojans
Newcastle Lads
Cooper to Clash with Duncan in 72-Hole Exhibition
American golf fans expect a Christmas day exhibition match between Harry Cooper and George Duncan at FE Cabellero and Lakeside courses in Los Angeles. Duncan arrives from England and plans to appear in major California events and give illustrated lectures on the open forum style for golfers.
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NEA
Los Angeles
Cal
George Duncan
England
Harry Cooper
FE Cabellero
Lakeside
Duncan
California
O'Hara Sans Rally and Legion Seek More Basketball Games
The O'Hara Sans won two of three last week beating Flying Aces 1-16 and Phi Kappa Rho 24-9 but losing 36-25 to Waldron Merchants. The Odeon American Legion team beat Washington Coca Colas 26-17 and seeks more games with up state squads. contact Kent in Odon Indiana.
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O'Hara Sans
Flying Aces
Phi Kappa Rho’'s
Waldron Merchants
al Tulley
N. la Salle
Henning to Meet Tinker in 600-ball Pocket Cue Match
Gene Henning the state pocket billiard champion leads C A Tinker in the third block of the 600-ball match at Shelbyville Tuesday night. Henning won the first two blocks 150 to 115 and 159 to 118. the final block is set for Claypool parlors Friday night.
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Gene Henning
C. A. Tinker
Shelbyville
Henning
Claypool
Giants Rout Quakers 31 to 0 in Postseason Polo Grounds Tilt
New York Giants defeated the Philadelphia Quakers 31 to 0 in a postseason game at the Polo Grounds. Giants finished third in the league while the Quakers had been champions of the American League.
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United Press
New York
Polo Grounds
New York Giants
Philadelphia Quakers
Pays the Dealer Keeps a Satisfied Customer
An advertisement from Bowes Seal-Fast Corp of Indianapolis promotes steady business by ensuring dealers retain customers who are satisfied, highlighting promise of reliable service and loyalty in a trade context.
Trester Spars With Reported State Finals Plan
A. L. Trester denies confirming a reserved seat final at the Exposition Building Indiana State fairgrounds and says a board decision on regional tournaments is not yet released. He notes a possible March finals with changes to eight regional groups and sixteen finalists, replacing the eight-team eight-regional format.
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Andy, Trester
Indiana State High School Athletic Association
Anderson
Exposition Bldg
Indiana State Fairground
Board of Control
Indianapolis
Trester
Claypool
Dick Dillon Sets Hartford Basketball Official Record
Dick Dillon of Hartford stars as a prolific official, after handling 220 games last season. He aims to surpass that total this year, ranking among New England’s top referees.
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New England
Dick Dillon
Hartford
Batting Averages Highlight 1926 American Association
Official batting figures show Bevo Lebourveau of Toledo leading with .377 and 45 stolen bases. Riggs Stephenson posted .385 before leaving Indianapolis, while George Fisher led Tribe regulars at .328. Other Indians hit from .322 to .201. Brun Betzel batted .322 for Louisville, and Munson moved to Terre Haute hitting .319.
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American Association
Bevo Lebourveau
Toledo
New York Giants
Richbourg
Milwaukee
Riggs Stephenson
Indianapolis
George Fisher
Tribe
Russell
Holke
Matthews
Sicking
Rehg
Hartley
Shannon
Yoter
Miller
Schreiber
Ainsmith
Jon Wyatt
Indians
Klugman
Florence
Giants
A. A
Thornburg-Lewis Motor Co. Wins Fifth Straight Over Polk Milk
Thornburg-Lewis Motor Company defeats Polk Milk 37 to 34 to extend its winning streak. Polk led 23 to 22 at halftime before a late surge by Thornburg-Lewis. Sallee Kelly and Deanhart starred for the victors while Hutchison and Wade stood out for Polk.
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Thornburg-Lewis
Motor Five
Polk
Polk Five
Thornburg
Sallee
Kelly
Deanhart
Hutchison
Wade
Polks
Thornburg-Lewis Motor Company
Washington St
Irvington
Baseball Leaders Favor Golf Among Great AL Stars
American League managers dislike golf but four all time great AL players are golfers. Ty Cobb and Tris Speaker, now retired, used golf as a tonic alongside baseball. Eddie Collins and Babe Ruth also enjoy golf, playing in season yet not letting it affect baseball priorities.
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AY Hile
Ty Cobb
Tris Speaker
Eddie Collins
Babe Ruth
City Bowling Gossip Highlights Central States Tourney
Indianapolis bowlers dominated Chicago's Central States event with Frank McNeely leading in singles at 688 for three games and Century Alley Five topping team totals. Paige Dairy of Toledo led 5-man play with 3081 while Fred Schlelmer posted 661 helping Century Alley Five to 1901 all-events. Nan Schott captained doubles with 638, Nan and EdSchott among top placers. Local leagues followed with Johnson’s 695 in singles and Coca Cola posting 1051 high team game in Capitol No 1. Ladies' League saw Eishe r top single with 223 and Mermin 572 for three.
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Frank McNeely
He “Hadisaanolis
Century Alley Five
Maples
Paige Dairy Team
Toledo
Ohio
Alley Five
Schott Brothers
Nan
Central States
Coca Cola
Capitol
Eisher
Shank Storage
Mermin
Umpires Turn Managers Across the American League
George Moriarty new Detroit manager follows a line of former umpires who led teams in the American League. Joe Cantillon once managed Washington after umpiring and was a solid arbitrator with only fair big league success. Hank O'Day also left the umpiring ranks to manage the Cincinnati Reds with mixed results.
Mrs Mamie McCallister Dies in Columbus at 66
Mrs Mamie McCallister mother of Jack McCallister longtime coach and scout for the Cleveland Americans died at her Columbus Ohio home after an extended illness at age 66.
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Mamie McCallister
Jack McCallister
Cleveland Americans
Columbus
Elks Boxing Card Highlights Sayers Versus Carson
Four bouts scheduled for the Elks show at the Elks Club. Main eight round bout features Jimmy Sayers of Lafayette against Don Carson of Indianapolis in bantams. Other fights include Royal Cox vs Red Rodman bantams, Al Baldwin vs Soldier Shannon welters, and Larry Dubois vs Matt Herman middleweights.
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Elks Club
Jimmy Sayers
Lafayette
Don Carson
Indianapolis
Royal Cox
Red Rodman
Ft. Wayne
al Baldwin
Rantoul
Ill
Soldier Shannon
Ft. Harrison
Larry Dubois
Matt Herman
Warren Giles Announces Monroe Training Site Choice
President Warren Giles of the Syracuse Club of the International League selects Monroe Louisiana as the training site for his team ahead of the season.
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Monroe
Warren Giles
Syracuse Club
International League
Monroe, la
World city Braves training site again at St. Peter
After talks between the St. Petersburg Chamber of Commerce and Boston officials, the National League Club confirms that St. Petersburg will again serve as the Braves training site. Fairmont Club signs Stanley Rakel, a right handed pitcher from semi pro circuits around Cincinnati.
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ST. Peter
8&T. Petersburg Chamber of Commerce
Fuchs
Bancroft
Boston
Worida
Braves
Semipro
Fairmont Club
Stanley Rakel
Cincinnati
Instant-starting fuel its cleaner burn foe of carbon
A fragment notes an instant starting fuel described as burning clean and presented as the foe of carbon. It emphasizes quick ignition and environmental advantage without specific names or dates.
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U. S
Cooper, Duncan Clash
Trong Mormon
Sut Wao Pumer Hall
Oftewart
Harold Harmeson
Davis
Ee Josers
Armon
State Clube
Organtown Independ Deve
Chryslera
Anderson Remys
Muncie
Mer- Anoti Callor
R. J
Tinker
Billard Champ
Bowes’ Seal-Fast Corp
Indianapolis, U. S. A
A. L. Trester
Lefty Lee
Chicago
Fred Schlelmer
McNeely
Walter Wheeler
John Slotan
Bernard Johnson
Larry Schutte
Banquet
Werbe-Meissen
Moxley
Mrs. M'Callister
Elks’ Boxing
Sayers
Carson
Vogley
Pure Oil Company
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