Gonzaga’s Gus Dorais Builds Fame With Small College Team
Former Notre Dame star Gus Dorais has transformed Gonzaga University of Spokane into a notable Pacific Coast program. With a sub 200 enrollment, Dorais’ system has produced a fast, open attack and nine strong varsity players from 1921, including Houston Stockton, fueling Gonzaga’s post season bid against West Virginia in San Diego on Christmas Day.
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Gus) Dorais
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Marion Club Show Promises Twenty Rounds of Boxing
The Marion Club plans a boxing smoker with four bouts totaling twenty rounds tonight at 8 30. Crosby and Al Dager meet for four rounds as an extra, with Dalton facing Dennis sx rounds, Bridges taking on Hines six rounds, and McGovern versus Davis four rounds.
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WVU vs Gonzaga Christmas Day clash in San Diego
Coach Gus Dorais leads Gonzaga at Christmas in San Diego against West Virginia. The Zags rely on a Notre Dame style aerial attack with varied passes to disrupt the Mountaineers defense. Dorais, a 1913 All American, helped popularize the forward pass. Knute Rockne played end at Notre Dame.
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Sus) Dorais
Wrestlers Bring Berg Homecard to New York Event
United News reports wrestling night in New York with Wladek Zbyszko facing Justiana Da Silva in a rolling fall match at Commonwealth A C. Wednesday. Mike Romano battles John Rogalski as fans back the bouts amid lively, comic courtly nicknames.
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Wiggins and Roberts Set for Harlem Fairmount Bout
Indianapolis light heavyweight Chuck Wiggins will fight Al Roberts of Staten Island in a twelve round match at the Harlem Fairmount A C on December 27. Wiggins trained in New York with Sidney Glick after a bout where he was outpointed by Gene Tunney in Boston.
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Change Demands Came Old Fight New York
Frank Chance, former Cubs manager known for his driving style, warned before leaving for the West that the Red Sox under his lead must fight to the end and run out all hits regardless of score or league standing.
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La Crosse Netters Triumph Over N A G U in Fast Contest
La Crosse Normal netters defeated N A G U 46 to 24 Tuesday night at the Athenaeum gym. Poscover led the hosts with eight field goals and ten free throws, while Le Collier and Kortner led the visitors. N A G U meets Muncie Normal next on the Muncie floor.
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Notre Dame Surges in Basketball and Billiards Boxscore
Notre Dame led 259 to 14 over Bradley as La Crosse Normal defeated Gymnasts 46 to 24 and Iowa beat Cornell 36 to 19. Simpson outscored Still College 23 to 21 while Northwestern topped Lake Forest 20 to 14 and Wisconsin beat Lombard 35 to 7. Ohio State defeated Wittenberg 37 to 28 with Boxleytown short 10 to 8 over Westfield. McCann led a pocket billiards match with Graeme at Denison parlors 258 to 167. final blocks set for this afternoon and night.
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New York Celts to Play At Attica Indiana
The New York Celts basketball team will play at Attica Indiana tonight after stopping in Indianapolis since their Monday defeat by the Omars. Beckman and Barry joined the team late due to a seven hour train delay preventing their timely arrival for the local contest.
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Mapleton Basketball Set at Clayton in Lewasey Night
Independent Mapleton team plans an out-of-town game at Clayton Indiana for Lewasey night with a proposed Saturday December 40 match. Call Washington 1050 or visit 620 Berkeley Court for details.
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Basketball Quiz Plan by Refores Out of Bounds
Officials determine ball possession by last touch before crossing out of bounds. A player is out of bounds if any body part touches boundary line or floor outside it. A toss in by non center mirrors center jump positions. one hand must touch the back's middle. Held ball is judged by official when players contest, or a guarded player withholds play. A player may reenter after four fouls or disqualifications if previously removed.
Blouin Retains World Bowling Title in Close Final
Chicago bowler Jimmy Blouin defeated Milwaukee’s Jimmy Smith in the final block of a sixty game series to win the world championship. Blouin finished with 278 to Smith’s 273 and 27-50, after trailing early in the last ten games. Blouin’s 205 average edged Smith’s 204 and 37-68.
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Wabash College Basketball Team Heads South for Holiday Tour
The Scarlet Net squad led by Coach Vaughan departs Crawfordsville with 13 games planned across Indiana Kentucky Tennessee Alabama and Georgia. Captains include Adam Burdette Goldsberry Grater Chadwick Thorn Shelly Engiehart Thompson Billings Laforge and Sims. Peare Crane and Williams miss the trip.
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Schaefer to Face Conti in Balk-Line Challenge
The 18.2 balk-line billiards match between Jake Schaefer of Chicago and Roger Conti of France will be held in Chicago on January 8, 9 and 10.
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Lynch and Smith Return to Madison Square Garden Card
Bantam champion Joe Lynch and New York contender Midget Smith are reinstated for Friday’s Madison Square Garden card. Smith was suspended by the boxing commission but reinstated after taking a four hour notice to Jersey City and meeting Johnny Curtin, whom he out pointed.
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Purdue Names New Swim Coach From Chicago Team
Lafayette Ind December 20. J Merrian of Chicago will coach the Purdue swimming team this year announced by Athletic Director N A Kellogg. The former Chicago University water basketball captain starts duties January 1.
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Giants Release Utility Outfielder Robertson to Manage Richmond
By Timea Special New York, Dec 20. Dave Robertson utility outfielder was unconditionally released by the Giants. He will manage the Richmond team of the Virginia League.
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Malley Pays to Retrieve Lost Golf Balls in St Louis
Matt C. Malley paid 850 for the 1923 privilege to recover lost balls at the municipal links in St Louis. He uses several boys to search, returning balls to owners if found before they leave the link, otherwise he pays a nicell per ball, repaints them and resells for 10 to 40 cents.
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Butler College and Dents Meet on Tomlinson Hall Floor
Butler College and Indiana Dental College net teams clash Thursday night at Tomlinson Hall. It is the first meeting in two years, with a 1920 two of three series showing Butler two wins. The Tooth Pullers under Ross Smith seek a breakout followed by a Butler freshmen curtain-raiser at 7 p m.
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Nagle Emerges as Latest Nominee for Boxing Commission
New York reports Jack Nagle an amateur rower and boxer, long-time local fight figure and former promoter, as the latest unofficial candidate for the chairmanship of the new Democratic boxing commission. Johnny Evers is named as a likely contender for a commission post.
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Notre Dame Set for Illini Test in Urbana
Illinois schedules a Thursday night game with Notre Dame as the Irish visit Urbana. Notre Dame recently defeated Bradley 9 to 18 with Kiser starring at guard.
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Wallops galore color the boxing show at Tomlinson Hall
A rare all colored boxing card by the Union League Club drew few fans. Charlie Rogers defeated Billy Hooper in the 3rd round to win the main event. Stormy Kid Green outlasted George Brooks in a three round slugfest. Kid Chrisley knocked down four times by Kid Gray in the second. Harding and White fought to a four round split, Harding pressing the action.
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