Babe Ruth Hero of 1928 in Farrell Year-End Review
Henry L. Farrell reviews 1928 sports year, naming Babe Ruth as the standout star for the season. The piece highlights Ruth’s pivotal role in the Yankees pennant drive and World Series against the Cardinals, alongside notable showings in golf, boxing, tennis, and football. It notes Dempsey’s nonreturn to boxing, boxing’s off year, and shifts in management across major leagues. The piece also covers Olympic track results, Indiana basketball prominence, and other standout athletes.
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Middleweight Contenders Ready for Friday Night Bout
United Press reports Ace Hudkins of Omaha and Rene Devos of Belgium near peak form for Friday's Madison Square Garden bout. Hudkins trained since early December, sparring four rounds. Devos six rounds after recovering from a boil. If the winner can make weight, a title challenge against Mickey Walker may follow.
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Oregon Eleven Defeats Honolulu in Christmas Day Game
In Honolulu on a windy Christmas day, the University of Oregon eleven defeated Honolulu Town 13 to 2. Oregon used speed and weight to dominate the first half while Honolulu registered a safety on a blocked punt. Late in the game Burnell intercepted a pass and ran it in for Oregon's final score.
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Famous Swimmer Hangs Up Suit
Chicago news reports Johnny Weissmuller will retire from competitive swimming next week to pursue business ventures possibly including stage appearances. He will remain with Illinois A. C. but not compete for the club. His final appearance is January 3 at the Cook County interscholastic swimming meet.
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California and Georgia Tech May Use Aerial Attacks in Rose Bowl
California coach Nibs Price shifts to aerial tactics in secret drills as California faces Georgia Tech in the Rose Bowl. Georgia Tech reportedly plans a passing attack to counter California ends and tackles, with Mizell of Georgia Tech highlighted as a key threat. In other action, Cuddy De Marco defeated Rudy Ceder in ten rounds in Pittsburgh.
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Sekyra to Fight Brown in Chicago Friday Night
Dayton heavyweight Joe Sekyra arrives to train for a Friday bout with Cuban Bobby Brown at the Coliseum in Chicago. The winner is slated to face John Risko of Cleveland January 3. The report lists additional results from Philadelphia boxing and Toronto hockey games.
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Paris fighter beats Allentown boxer in ten rounds
Henri Dewanacker of Paris shaded Bucky Doyle of Allentown in a furious ten rounder here in Allentown Pennsylvania on Tuesday.
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Local Bowling Gossip Sparks Holiday Scratch Event
The St Phil lip's second annual 200 scratch sweepstakes will include a women's division with cash prizes. Dates are Dec 29, 30, 31 and Jan 1. A new star Zeller is tipped to rise, with local rivalries and top performances highlighted, including Bob Wuensch and Peter, plus Chuck Schott's strong form and Jimmy Smith's Broadway win.
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Goal Tender Big Shot for Chicago Hockey Team Tuesday
Boston Bruins lost 2 to 1 to the Chicago Blackhawks at the Boston Garden in a fast game before 11 000 fans. Chuck Gardiner, the diminutive Chicago goalie, starred with superb defensive work to secure the victory for Chicago, the league tail-enders.
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East West Teams in Secret Drills
Secret practice was held today by eastern football stars in preparation for the annual charity game here Saturday. The western team, after selecting Charles Diehl of Idaho and Dan Allen of the Olympic Club, San Francisco, as its captains, also engaged in hard practice. The easterners seem to be in better form for the encounter than do the coast players. Coaches of the western team still are puzzled as to who should call signals and who will play safety.
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1928 Baseball Champions Overview Report
The document lists 1928 baseball champions across leagues. New York Yankees are noted as American League champions and World Series participants, with St. Louis Cardinals referenced in the National League section. Minor leagues named include the American Association, International League with Indianapolis, Rochester Little World Series, Pacific Coast League in San Francisco, Southern Association in Birmingham, and Texas League in Birmingham. The entry ends with an unclear line mentioning Houston.
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Bruins extend streak with seventh win in eight starts
Chicago Bruins defeat New York Hakoahs 25 22 to move into third place in the American Professional Basketball League. It marks the Bruins seventh victory in eight games this season.
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Complete New Year boxing card announced for Armory show
Local fight fans get a full lineup for the New Year show at the Armory. Ten rounds Norman Brown versus Meyer Grace headlines a 147 pound main event. Other bouts include Ehrman Clark versus Lon Lovelace at 130, Kid Woods versus Carl Emrick at 118, Allen Watson versus Joe Lynn at 121, and Red Dawson versus Johnny Myers at 136. Brown and Grace plan to arrive in Indianapolis by Thursday, Grace training at the Arcade and Brown at the Atherton gym.
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Paolino Uzcudun Defeats Jack Renault in Colombia Bout
In Cali Colombia on December 26 Paolino Uzcudun European heavyweight contender defeated Canadian Jack Renault in a 12 round Christmas bout. Renault fought valiantly but the Basque challenger dominated, though a knockout eluded the 20 000 fans who urged it.
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Dartmouth Meets McGill At Madison Square Garden
New York December 26 Madison Square Garden hosts intercollegiate hockey as Dartmouth faces McGill University of Montreal. Dartmouth brings a veteran lineup to challenge the Canadian squad tonight.
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Dillon Shades Firpo in Ten Rounds
In Newcastle Pa on Tuesday, Jack Dillon of Louisville edged Harry Firpo, also of Louisville, over ten rounds in the main bout. The crowd watched as Dillon controlled the pace and landed more clean punches to secure the decision.
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