Collegians Should Pass Up Baseball Unless Stardom Looms
Jack Blott, Michigan star turned Cincinnati signee, is unsure about a pro career. The NEA writer argues most college players should avoid big league baseball unless they can reach true star status, noting risks of bench time and long contracts. Blott delays decision on future with the Reds.
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Butler Basket Squad Goes Big On Journey
Butler basketball team has won three games on its trip. They beat Iowa 26 to 22 and Wisconsin 22 to 16, chalking up a third win over the University of Wisconsin as harsh weather and travel delays tested their endurance.
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Notre Dame Opens Chicago Stop Before Pacific Coast Trip
Notre Dame football team led by Rockne arrives in Chicago for the first leg of a voyage toward the Pacific Coast to meet Stanford on New Year’s Day The squad notes injuries to Captain Walsh and Harker with two stars out while Butler gains attention for solid play as Wakefield and Christopher shine in the backcourt on recent Wisconsin win reports.
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Anderson Delivers In Contest With Kokomo
Cope played a steady high school basketball program night across Indiana Friday. Scores included 42 35 in favor of Anderson as Kokomo fell, with other region games showing close finishes and lopsided outcomes across the Hoosier State.
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Hoosier A. C. Net Team Shows Class
The Hoosier A. C. basketball team has shown rising form with a heavy schedule ahead. The feature game is against De Pauw this January, with Sanford adding scoring punch after joining recently. Harmeson shines while Early and Stevens provide speed and Behrent strong defense as Kokomo hosts the team against the Kokoemw Phi Delts.
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Dodgers Manager In Bad Shape After Illness
Wilbet H. Robinson, manager of the Brooklyn Dynners, was to undergo an operation at Union Memorial Hospital to relieve a constant condition caused by pleurisy developed during a hunting trip in the South over a month ago.
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Pierre Mau Forced to Retire From Billiards Briefly
The Mexican City based billiard star Pierre Mau, known as a top cueist, is compelled to retire temporarily due to lung trouble. He plans to return home to Mexico City within the coming week for treatment and recovery.
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Amick Uhleage
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Friday Basketball Scores Across Colleges and Towns
A lengthy Friday report lists numerous basketball results including Franklin 38 Pariun 2 and Wisconsin 22 Notre Dame 22, with scores from Indiana towns and colleges such as Kokomo, Anderson, Vincennes, Rushville, Logansport, Muncie, Greenfield, Shelbyville, and Crothersville. The page records many secondings and forfeits, plus county tournaments in Tippecanoe County and surrounding regions.
Nurmi's 3000 Meter Race Draws Heavy Field
New York December 20 The Finnish American games add Leo Larrivee of Holy Cross to the 3000 meter event where Paavo Nurmi will debut here. Also entered are Willie Ritola Jose Ray Lloyd Hahn Lewendahl Jimmy Connelly and Walter Higgins among others.
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Lewis Retains Title With Five Fall Wins Over McGill
Ed Strangler Lewis defended his wrestling title at Convention Hall beating Pat McGill of Nebraska in one hour 48 minutes 41 seconds. McGill could not continue after the first fall as Lewis dominated with successive headlocks. In Indiana, Mt. Auburn defeated Edinburg 42 to 26 with L. Frean leading Auburn scoring eight field baskets and a large halftime lead.
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Rowan Beats Comper In City Three Cushion Meet
Rowan defeated Comper 45 to 25 in a city handicap three cushions cue match at the Board of Trade parlors. The game extended to ninety nine innings with both players vying for forty five points.
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Net Tips From Coach Craig Ruby
A fragmented sports note mentions coach Craig Ruby and a play where the ball is tipped diagonally to a player named Jett. The text is sparse and lacks clear teams, dates, or outcomes but indicates instructional commentary on a volleyball or basketball technique.
Western Conference Teams Use Exploding Center Play
The passage describes a basketball streak play where a deft forward dribbles and screens, and a center races to the basket to receive a pass from the left forward. The tactic hinges on the center reaching the basket before the opponent’s center can defend. At least three Western Conference teams used this variation last season.
Danville Normal College Gym Opens in Danville Ind
The Danville Normal College gymnasium opened with ceremonies but the St. Louis Netters defeated Danville 21 to 13. The first half ended 12 to 5 with Wall starring for Danville and W Bradburn and Kite leading St. Louis. Pat Duncan, ex Reds outfielder, was acquired by Minneapolis A A from Washington.
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Yale Players Cross-Positioning Stirs Baseball Plans
Two expected Yale pitchers Pond and Scott appeared in the Blue’s back field, a surprising shift that may affect the coming season.
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Scott
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Golfer Farrell Wins 1000 Dollar Drive in Tampa Bay
Champion golfer Farrell returns home for holidays from Florida after winning a 1000 dollar prize by driving 310 yards from the mainland to Davis Island in Tampa Bay. Competitors Duncan Mitchell and Cruickshank fell short in the event.
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Net Game Cancelled Between Riverside Meteors And Edgewood Juniors
The Riverside Meteors game with Edgewood Juniors for tonight is canceled. City and State teams seeking games with the Riversides should call Main 8261 and ask for Joe. Muncie Midgets Kokomo Juniors and Franklin Juniors are alerted.
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Martin is new bantam champion
Abe Crotd earned the world bantamweight title after a close fifteen round battle at Muaddi son Square Garren Friday night. The match ended with a disputed decision as nerves and fury marked the final rounds.
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PrestO Netters Active Play Turners Sunday and Two State Teams
Prest Lite netters and two state teams the South Side Turners and the Wrest-o-Lite fives meet Sunday afternoon in the first of three munme series at Turner Tar. Curtain is set for 2 oclock. Both clubs have been winning this season and Prest Lite faces Brownstars Independents then Jefferson Independents at Jefferson next night. State teams seeking games should write TA. Mactreа, care Presto bite.
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Cooler Defeats Jones for State Three Cushion Lead
Clairy Cooler won his sixth straight match to hold first in the State three cushion billiard tourney at the Cooler parlors. He beat Neal Jones 50 to 34 in ninety four innings, as Jones set a new high run record with nine points in the fifteenth frame.
Football Realities and Friction Stir National Talk
A jumble of football notes covers players in controversy with coaches and families. Walsh from Notre Dame captains Hollywoodlinked fame while Ace Johnson wears a gift from the King of Spain. Trna Speaker vows summer play as Niagara Falls remains a perpetual joke. Bo McMillian may return to Centre College and the Army Navy game shifts to New York next year. Tiger Flowers draws closer to a color line in boxing.
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Local High School Teams Prevail In Friday Basketball Showdown
Three local teams Tech nical Manual and Shortridge won Friday games and meet again tonight among others Cathedral faces Hartford City at K hall. Technical beat Richmond 22 20 Manual defeated Green Castle 21 16 Shortridge routed Broad Ripple 44 20 in city series opener.
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Western Union Go Dams Defeat Lion Tamers 20 To
Western Union Go Dams tamed the Lion Tamers Friday night by a 20 to 6 score on the winners floor. Hen led Western Union with strong play in the curtain raiser as the Western Union seconds sped past the Indianapolis Midgets. Candouiph and St. Delaware St. contributed in the other game.
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Rex Millikin Elected Captain of Local College Basketball Team
Rex Millikin, relative of Millikin University founder, has been chosen captain of the local college basketball team in DHVCATUR TH during December.
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Franklin Proves Class In Overtime Struggle
Franklin College, state champions, defeated Purdue 38 to 32 in overtime before a packed Lafayette gym. Fuzzy Vandivier led Franklin with five field goals and two free throws, while Purdue’s Robbins scored 18 and Cramer added three two-pointers. Taube hit late free throws to tie the game, but Franklin pulled away in the extra period.
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New Year boxing card at Tomlinson Hall features eight bouts
promoter Washington A. P. stages four already set with plans for two more for a total of forty rounds. Bud Taylor of Terre Haute meets Al Ziemer of Cleveland in the main ten round bout. Louie Lavell of Anderson faces Jackie Barnhart, with Turvell vs Barnhart at 140 pounds, Ferraria vs Schmadel at 120, and Kid Leon vs Fighting Davis in quick bouts.
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Boston College Star Chuck Darling Heads Senior Class
Chuck Darling, noted as a baseball and football star and honor student at Boston College, leads the senior class of 175 in scholarship with a top mark of 9 on a 100 point scale. He holds high academic and athletic standing among his peers.
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Famous Catchers Praise Each Other in Major League
Ray Schalk of the Chicago White Sox says Muddy Ruel is the finest catcher in the American League, praising his judgment, base runners’ adjustment and hitting. Ruel replies he cannot reach Schalk’s standard, stating mutual respect between two great catchers in the league.
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