Butler Bulldogs Named 1928-29 National Basketball Champs
Butler University awarded the national basketball championship for 1928-29 by the Veteran Athletes Association of Philadelphia. Coach Hinkle led a schedule with one defeat, over teams such as Purdue North Carolina Missouri Pittsburgh Notre Dame and others. The championship quintet included White Chandler Hildebrand Hosier and Bugg with reserves Fromuth and Caskey.
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Phillies gamble on Grover Alexander revival for 1930 season
Steve League notes Philadelphia manager Shotton hopes Grover Alexander can regain form after his 1929 fall from grace. The article recalls Alexander’s 1915-17 dominance, while detailing other baseball moves, broadcasting cuts, and league administration changes shaping the 1930 season.
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College football scores and standings across major teams
A list of scores shows Ohio University 24 over Jdue 38 and Michigan 27 over Pennsylvania 24. Other results include Chicago 35 over Lake Forest 16 and Minnesota 35 over North Dakota 35 in a drawn game. The tabulation covers teams from Wisconsin Illinois Indiana and Toronto with various outcomes.
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Eleven Games on College Hardwood Card This Week
Hoosier colleges schedule eleven basketball games this week with Purdue versus Butler headlining the Purdue Butler rivalry at the Bulldog Field House. Indiana Central, Franklin, Wabash, Danville Normal and others are set for key clashes as injuries and a death in the Normal coach family affect scheduling.
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Vigo Boxers Need Advice From Bud Taylor at Armory
Bud Taylor will appear Tuesday night at the Armory to advise Vigo county pugilists. Terre Haute boxers Bruce Britt, Willard Brown, Johnny Nasser, Georgie Nate, Otto Atterson, Mickey O’Hara, Billy Moore, Jimmie Reynolds and others are listed for eight and six or eight round bouts, with recent clashes and rematches referenced.
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South Bend
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Mickey O'Hara
Cincinnati
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Billy Moore
Jimmie Reynolds
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Butler Purdue Grid Tilt Likely in 1930
Purdue and Butler grid teams may clash in Lafayette on October 18 1930 according to Indiana collegiate conference rumors. Athletic directors Nelson Kellogg and Patsy Clark favor the contest with contracts possible this week. Baylor of Texas will visit Ross Ade bowl at Purdue October 4.
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Indianapolis
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Locals Meet Champs Hare Chevrolet at Morgantown Clash
Morgantown hosts state champions Hare Chevrolet and Green Lanterns in a Tuesday night showdown. Edwards and McGuire, former Spencer stars, join Chevrolet with Branham Richards Cassidy Reilly and Fisher in the lineup.
State College Net Bill for This Week
This week lists college games with venues and dates. Tonight Muncie Normal plays Wabash at unknown venue. Central Normal meets Valparaiso in Valparaiso. Tuesday Franklin visits Indiana Central in Franklin. Wednesday Earlham hosts De Pauw in Greencastle. Thursday Howe Normal visits Vincennes while Dame plays Northwestern at South Central Normal and Wabash at Crawfordsville. Friday schedule empty. Saturday Evansville hosts Oakland City in Evansville. Indiana battles Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. Butler meets Purdue in Indianapolis.
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Turners Rap Buckeyes Past Cincinnati Big Four Quinter
Before a capacity crowd the South Side Turners defeated Cincinnati Big Four quinter 25 to 22 in a tight defensive battle. Roberts and Richeson paced the Turners, Evans was injured and Floyd fouled out, but the Turners pulled away late and will face Noblitt Sparks of Greenwood next Sunday.
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School in Row Over Coach
Charges of insubordination filed against Earl Himes Chippewa high school basketball coach by Howard Williams principal. Friction over athletic department conduct since school opened. hearing held before township trustee W. G. Gardner with many patrons supporting Himes. No decision for several days.
Tartans Tour After Rose Bowl Loss
The Carnegie Tech football team, after a 45 to 13 Rose Bowl defeat to Southern California, planned departure for Palo Alto late today on a sightseeing tour en route home. The Skibos spent Sunday at Catalina Island watching the Catalina Open golf event. USC dominated the second half with Savage line smashes and strong driving from Russell Saunders.
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Greenleaf Keeps World Billiards Race With Long Win
Ralph Greenleaf survived a 125 to 12 victory over Onofrio Lauri after 125 innings, completing a three hour thirty minute match in Detroit. Erwin Rudolph beat Pasquale Natalie 125 to 77 in thirty-one innings. Camp of Detroit dropped to 0-2 in forty-one innings against Spencer Livsey as Livsey won 125 to 119.
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Ralph Greenleaf
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Chicago
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Murphy Rivalry Poised For Purdue Loyola clash at West Lafayette
The upcoming Murphy showdown at West Lafayette on January 30 pits Purdue captain Charley Murphy against Loyola Chicago star Charley Murphy. Both players are highly regarded and lead their unbeaten teams, creating a radio announcer’s challenge to tell them apart.
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Palmer wins at Tomlinson Hall as six scraps fill card
Ray Palmer of St. Louis upset Royal Cox in eight rounds at Tomlinson Hall, aiming for a third Indianapolis victory in a rematch. The program features six scraps led by Tracy Cox versus Joe Boycan with other bouts including Stanton vs Scotten, Frankie Jones vs Billy Moore, Pierson vs Bartlett, and Yap vs Woods. Benny Friedman Giants end season with 14 9 win over Bears, second place after tie and loss.
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Griges Brings Star Studded Firestone Five to City
Hal Griges former Butler standout brings the Firestone Tire team of Akron to face the Big Four A A of Indianapolis at the Y M C A next Saturday. The lineup includes Dale Wells Don Burdette Roy Burris Mike O Neil Arlie Tarbert Miles Shoun Ken Failing and Glen Munn. The squad is undefeated this season and tall with Shaun at six eleven and Mum at six six.
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H S Net Games Over State Saturday
Local high school results list numerous boys and girls scores from Marion to Beech Grove. Notable tallies include Marion 36 over Shortridge 25 and Center Grove 49 over Washington 32 with multiple reserves noted.
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Netters Fall to St. Philips AC in Tough Home Loss
St. Philips AC defeated Kirshbaum Netters 32 to 27 Sunday night at Kirshbaum gym. Wehrer and Huesing led the Saints, Kaufman toped the Netters. It marked the Jewish team's first defeat this season. Earlier Kirshbaum Bulldogs beat an Indiana university fraternity five 23 to 22 in the prelim.
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Notre Dame Grid Schedule: Ten Tough Games in 1930
The 1930 Notre Dame football slate features ten games, with five at home. Key dates include October 4 against Southern Methodist in South Bend and October 11 Navy dedication game, plus showdowns with Carnegie Tech, Pittsburgh, Indiana, Penn, Drake, Northwestern, Army in New York and Southern California in Los Angeles.
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Massachusetts Golf Association seeks Jaques decline sixth USGA nomination
Boston December 16 The Massachusetts Golf Association asks Herbert Jaques to decline his sixth nomination to the executive committee of the United States Golf Association citing failure to reflect golfers' sentiments. Jaques has served five terms on the committee.
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Young Nationalista wins featherweight title in Manila
Manila reports Young Nationalista defeats Kid Johnson in the first round to claim the featherweight championship of the Orient after returning from the United States.
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Year 1929 sports calendar full of dramatic episodes
The 1929 sport year closed with Army Stanford as the final big game plus many dramatic moments. Tex Rickard's death loomed over boxing while Schmeling and Risko electrified Madison Square Garden. Highlights included Riegel’s wrong way run, Georgia Tech’s Rose Bowl win, Barbutt’s amateur wages row, Hagen’s British Open triumph, Jones’s 79 at Winged Foot, and the Athletics’ World Series feats.
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Reynolds Faces Parelli in Welterweight Title Bout
Tonight at Cable Tabernacle the welterweight title is on the line as Jack Reynolds and Joe Parelli clash at 147 pounds for best two falls in three with a two hour limit. Ralph Wilson meets Purdue coach Beers, and Henry Burke faces Thor Jensen in the undercard. First bout at 8 30.
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Links Stars at Pasadena Pro Am Draw Set
A field of top golf pros will tee off in Pasadena at the San Gabriel Country Club for the annual $1,000 pro am. Tony Manero paired with Bill Jeliffee. Olin Dutra with Chuck Ward. Manero won Catalina Island event. Dutra runner up. Melhorn third. Also notes Catalina scores and McIntyre Hagen tie. In Iowa City, Marquette-Milwaukee game set for Milwaukee on Nov 8, 1930.
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San Gabriel Country Club
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Los Angeles
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Leo Diegel
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Indianapolis
Walter Hagen
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City Basketball League Showdown Tuesday Night
Sahara Grotto and Big Four A. A. clash in a City League doubleheader at the Y M C A. Big Four remains undefeated while Sahara Grotto seeks to rebound from a loss. Earl Radio vs Hayes Body and Marmon vs Beech Grove also card the program with top scorers listed.
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Fifth Round Contests in Capitol City League
Fifth round games in the Capitol City basketball league will be played tonight at Pennsylym. After tonight each team will have faced every other team. Leaders Indianapolis Power and Light meet Indiana Utility Service in a pivotal matchup. Hare Chevrolet faces Link Belt Ewart and Indianapolis N Y C plays Link Belt Dodge. Every team has lost at least one game.
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Bowling League Scores Highlight Weekend Meet
Fonnie leads Union Title at Pot of Gold classic with 680 and 3 game total 3 197 while Meridian Garage posts 3 042 for second. Rasmussen misses a 300 by one pin and earns potential silver from the American Bowling Congress.
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Local youths seek games and report scores across Indy area
Independent Net Notes covers Yorktown loss to Indianapolis 26 23 as fast breaks and defense shape the second half. Hickey and Thompson lead winners while Jarvis tops scorers for the losers. Junior Buddies open with 15 14 win over St Philips seeking 14 16 year old class games. Irvington Trojans post two wins one loss. next week vs Bt Joseph and Hayes Body Cardinals. Dugan defeats Acuna in twelve rounds in El Paso bout reported by United Press.
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