Notre Dame hands Minnesota 26 18 setback in hoops
Notre Dame, on Friday in Minneapolis, beat Minnesota 26 to 18 to notch its fifth win of the season. Colerick led Notre Dame with four field goals and two free throws, while Otterness and Williams starred for Minnesota in a defensive first half.
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Three World Series finishes that shook baseball lore
Umpire recalling three dramatic World Series finishes across 1906 to 1927. The 1912 Giants vs Red Sox ended with Snodgrass muff and a walk by Mathewson, the 1923 Yankees over Giants featured a wild eighth inning collapse, and the 1927 Pirates vs Yankees saw Milius wild pitch after Ruth and Gehrig struck out, fueling fan uproar.
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Selection of Named Horses and Figures From Havana and Jefferson Park
A list of horse names and unfamiliar terms appears including Havana, Barberry, John F. Kleaver, Davelle, Nimrod, Countess Claridge, Arabella, Old Guard, Miss Torch, Shorty, Three D's, Future, Palm Court, Tahoma, Trifle, The Ally, Theo hots menty, Sir Barley, Roycrofter, Galahad, Besom, Marconi, Tip Top, Jimmie Trinz, Kentle, Stardale, Macbeth, Tennessee, among others. The fragment reads like a catalog of entries or races with numerous proper nouns and stage-like labels.
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Macbeth
Tennessee
Boone County club resolutions Lebanon as sectional center
Lebanon Indiana December 24 A Boone County School Men s Club resolution asks the Board of Control of the Amateur Athletic Association to designate Lebanon as a sectional center in the basketball tournaments next spring.
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Badger Basket Team Disbands for Holidays
Wisconsin’s basketball squad is disbanded for Christmas holidays after three non conference wins. Coach Meanwell orders twelve players to report December 27, preparing for the January 2 game against the Oregon Aggies at home. The Badgers seek a strong start to the Western Conference season at Columbus on January 7 against Ohio State.
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Friday Night High School Basketball Scores Across Indiana
A long list of high school basketball results across Indiana is given with numerous teams and scores from Friday. Notable entries include Cathedral defeating Cathedral Alumni 54 to 29 and Martinsville edging Shelbyville 60 to 23, with many other close and blowout outcomes across cities such as Green Township, Noblesville, Elkhart, and Mishawaka.
Iowa City to Hold 1928 Iowa Baseball Practice Feb 5
Iowa City schedules first baseball practice for the 1928 season in the Iowa field house on Feb 5. Star battery men from last year are expected to attend to sharpen their pitching and catching arms.
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Pitt Invasion Upsets Big Ten Title Picture
Pitt’s strong play shakes up early Big Ten race as four Conference teams suffer losses in five nights. Michigan, Purdue, Indiana, and Illinois loom as threats while Northwestern and others spark cautious optimism. Opening games set Jan 7 with twelve league fixtures per team as season expectations rise.
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Ketchel’s Rise From Novice to World Champion
Twenty two years ago in Butte, Montana, Stanley Ketchel knocked out Kid Foley in four rounds as a novice. Reported mastery suggested a bright future, and within three years he became a world champion and one of boxing’s fiercest fighters. His career ended abruptly by an assassin’s bullet.
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Saints to Meet Buick Net Five at St Philips Hall
Saint Philips A. C. nets squad faces Thornburg-Lewis Buicks at St. Philips Hall 8:30 next Thursday. They’ve won twelve straight after routing Lawrence Merchants 31 to 16 and beating Bridgeport Cardinals 49 to 31. Address St. Philips A. C. 535 Eastern Ave. Belmont 0593-J.
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May Depart From 'Big Show' May Depart From 'Big Show'
The New York Yankees have floated Joe Dugan in trade talk signaling potential end of his career. Dugan could aid several clubs in both leagues, but no club has offered Miller Huggins acceptable terms yet.
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Richman Brothers gives week’s pay as Christmas gift
Roy Johnson local manager announced that one week’s salary will be given as a Christmas gift to every employee at the local Richman Brothers store. The policy extends to all 27 Richman stores nationwide. The firm also closed its Cleveland and Lorain factories, granting two weeks’ vacation with pay to each factory employee.
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Notre Dame men dominate Minnesota in high gear
Norman Isaacs leads Notre Dame as the Irish rally from a poor first half to trounce Minnesota, while Butler and Ball Teachers face tough tests with standout players like Harold Holt and Jackman shaping early-season hopes. Prep matchups include Butler versus Muncie Normal at the Armory and other regional showdowns highlighted by strong individual performances.
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Lehigh names Austin Tate head football coach 1928
United Press dispatch from December 24 announces Austin Tate as Lehigh University football head coach, succeeding Percy Wen. Tate steps into leadership of the Lehigh program for the 1928 season and inherits duties from his predecessor.
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Plays Minus One Leg by Bill Stewart at Charlotte Team
Despite having a missing leg, Bill Stewart competed in football this year for a Charlotte North Carolina team.
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Time Extended on Tax Claims Time Extended
County commissioners announced taxpayers will have until July 1 to file claims for rebates under the horizontal tax law declared invalid by the State Supreme Court. Attorneys plan appeals, with possible higher courts, and county officials warn taxpayers must file on their own initiative as funds and clerical aid are unavailable. Vincent Richards plans a Europe visit after travels in the Philippines.
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Terris Beats Phil McGraw In Garden Boxing Duel
Sid Terris scored a brilliant and spectacular decision over Phil McGraw before 13,234 at Madison Square Garden. The Detroit Greek showed graceful tactics including a leaping punch and sharp counters. Terris now eyes a bout with Jimmy McLarnin, with Mandell likely to be forced to defend or vacate.
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Pritchett's Recreation alleys win state bowling tourney
Entries for the Century and Pritchetts New Year classic flood in with Miller of Louisville first out of town. Ft Wayne entries close second. First come first served rule, open-to-world Century classic to roll from scratch. Local bowlers urged to enter now. several leagues report strong totals and standout scorers as season drives shape up.
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Rules on Road Taxes Deprive Highway Fund of Interest
Attorney General Gilliam issues opinion for John D Williams finding the State highway commission not entitled to depository interest on daily credit balances from gasoline tax automobile license fees and Federal aid collections forming the highway fund. It also states 318375.08 in inheritance tax collected before Oct 1 1925 but paid after that date could not be credited to the highway fund since the highway fund separated from the State general fund on that date.
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Won't Play Nebraska On NYU 1928 Schedule
New York University drops from Nebraska its 1928 football schedule. The decision removes the planned game between the two programs and alters the Huskers’ upcoming season plans.
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Tribe to Meet Reds in Three Exhibition Tilts
CINNATI December 24 The Indianapolis American Association baseball team will meet the Cincinnati Reds in three exhibition games next spring announced here The Reds will play the Tribes men at Plant City Florida the Hoosiers 1928 training camp from March to April 4 and 5 the Cincy club will tackle the A A outfit once more at the Indianapolis ball park In addition the locals also will meet in exhibition games the St Louis Browns Rochester Washington New York Yankees Louisville Cleveland and Nashville
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White Sox Schedule 25 Exhibition Games Planned
The Chicago White Sox announced a 25 game exhibition slate with minor league teams for spring. They will play Shreveport March 9,10,11,14 then three-game series in Ft Worth Wichita Falls and Dallas before returning to Shreveport for two, then Memphis Louisville and Indianapolis for two games each, ending with a three-game set against Springfield of the Three-I League April 9.
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Post-Season Grid Games Sur Court Post-Season Grid Games Sur Court
California hosts all star charity football and basketball events in San Francisco and Los Angeles as coast and inland teams stage two Christmas week ceremonies while Pittsburgh meets Stanford in Pasadena. Gibby Welch and Morley Drury drawn for coast eastern showdown.
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American Tennis Stars Sweep French Davis Cup Tour
Philadelphia December 24 Americans led by Bill Tilden and R Norris Williams defeated Jean Borotra and Jacques Brugnon as Penn A C. swept the touring French Davis Cup side. Alonzo, now American, beat Brugnon 12 10 3 6 1 in a fiery set, while Tilden and Williams won the doubles 7 5 6 4.
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Army Navy gridiron split draws little sympathy
PAT ASHINGTON, December 24 Congressional resolutions to renew football relations between the Army and Navy will not gain much traction in either house. Members of Congress have little sympathy for proposals to restore the interservice gridiron rivalry this year.
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Independent and Amateur Basketball Notices
Local notices recap teams like Buddies undefeated with ten wins, Indianapolis Flashes, Anderson, Kokomo, Brooklyn Aces. College Cub Juniors split a double header with Edgewood 24 to 15 then 27 to 11. Booking contacts listed for games and future college matchups. Army Navy ticket demand discussed amid political milieu and criticism of congressmen handling tickets.
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Developer of Golf Champs Retires
Stewart Maiden resigns after 24 years as pro at an Atlanta course. He developed champions including Bobby Jones, Watts Gunn, Alexa Stirling Fraser and Perry Adair. Maiden plans to return to Scotland to regain his health.
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Entertaining Illini En Route for Washington Series
Elaborate preparations are underway to entertain the University of Illinois basketball team as they travel to Seattle to play the University of Washington in a three game series on December 27, 29 and 30.
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Heilmann hits in 1923 lead league with 400 mark
The Referee notes Harry Heilmann led the league in 1923 with a mark over 400. Heilmann had 211 hits in 524 at bats. Also mentions Eddie Mahan, a Harvard grid star, with a last sighting in a golf match in Cleveland, and confirms Walter Henline served in the Army during World War I, training with Ireland in 1918 before joining the Army.
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