Butler Expects Trouble From Danville Netmen in Clash Here Friday
Cable fight card Friday is set with Tuffy Griffith against Chuck Doris in the ten round main event at Cable tabernacle. The card includes eight round Tracy Cox versus Al De Rose and four round bouts Scotty Scotten vs Eddie Roberts Walter Smith vs Ernie Johnson Roy Rogers vs Kid Mohawk Whitey Have vs Jimmy Blusher. Griffith and Doris arrive as top contenders with notable past opponents. The first prelim starts at 8 30 p m.
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Cable Tabernacle
Vaughn Richardson
Chicago
Detroit
Tracy Cox
Indianapolis
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Newark
N. J
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Eddie Roberts
Walter Smith
Ernie Johnson
Roy Rogers
Kid Mohawk
Whitey Have
Jimmy Blusher
Griffith
Doris
Michigan
Soldier King
Jackie Williams
Jimmy Mahoney
Billey Peterson
Kenneth Hunt
Billy Frease
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Griffiths Body Walloping Wears Down Negro in Buffalo Bout
Tuffy Griffith the Chicago light heavyweight defeated Garfield Johnson in a ten round Buffalo bout. Griffith pressed with body wallops forcing Johnson on defense and wearing him down as the decisive action ended in his favor.
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Chicago
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Crimson Track Pilot to Get I Sweater
Harold N. Fields of Indianapolis was named by E. C. Hayes to receive an I sweater for cross country in 1928. The Crimson harriers won the conference title and were undefeated that season. Fields graduates as the only member of the seven to leave. prospects for 1929 are bright.
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Harold N. Fields
Indianapolis
Ad E. C. Hayes
Indiana
Crimson Harriers
Captain Fields
Rickard to Name Stribling Opponent at Miami Beach
Tex Rickard left for Florida promising to announce the rival for Young Stribling of Georgia in a semi final elimination bout at Miami Beach during the last week of February. The opponents under consideration are Jack Sharkey of Boston or Paulino Uzcudun of Spain.
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Paolino
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New York
Tex Rickard
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Miami Beach
Young Stribling
Georgia
Jack Sharkey
Boston
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Spain
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Yale Chooses Possible 1931 Chicago Football Matchup
In New Haven on December 27 1930 Yale officials had not confirmed rumors of a 1931 football clash with the University of Chicago at Stagg Stadium. An unofficial Yale Athletic Association representative called the game “quite likely.”
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University of Chicago
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Shelbyville Victorious Over Greensburg In Speedway Battle
Shelbyville high school defeated Greensburg 44 to 32 in a fast-paced game at Shelbyville. Lindville and Reimann paced the winners while Schrieber led the Greensburg offense in a tough road loss.
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Chilean Torralva and Rosambert win mixed doubles match
Chilean tennis player Luis Torralva and Mile. Rosambert defeated Jean Deniau and Mme. Oliveri 6-2 6-3 in the Christmas indoor tennis tournament in Paris on Wednesday.
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Rosambert
Jean Deniau
Mme. Oliveri
George Little's Career Highlights Across War and Sports
George Little, now directing Bibletics at Wisconsin, previously served as Dean of the American Expeditionary Force Agricultural School in France, marking a notable career span from military education to collegiate athletics administration.
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American Expeditionary Force
France
Buddy Myer Fractures Nose Six Times in Basketball
Red Sox third baseman Buddy Myer reportedly suffered a broken nose six times during basketball games at Mississippi A and M. The repeated injuries raise questions about safety and playing conditions for players at the university facility.
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Connell Makes Jump From Football to Basketball
Connell, one of Detroit's standout backs this year, moved directly from football to basketball after the grid season ended.
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From Connell
Detroit
Drennon Star Tech Guard May Return For California Tilt
Georgia Tech's Ralph Drennon and Jim Brooke were ill with influenza but expected to resume Rose Bowl practice by Saturday. If Drennon cannot play, Tech would rely on a reshaped line while defending California passes. The Yellow Jackets reviewed Bears plays and demonstrated readiness for the New Year’s Day showdown.
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Georgia Tech
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Pasadena
Cal
Ralph Drennon
Jim Brooke
California
Tech
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Bears
Fast Stepping Normal Quintet Feared by Blue and White
Butler hosts Central Normal of Danville in a Friday night basketball clash at the Butler field house. Butler relies on Captain White Chandler Hildebrand Hosier and Bugg, while Danville features Brattan Franklin and Reeves in a swift passing attack and strong defense. Game starts at 8 o clock with possible first string usage.
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Paul Hinkle
Bulldogs
Central Normal
Danville
Danville Basketmen
Russell Brattan
Franklin
Ginger” Reeves
West Point High School Flash
Purple
Hinkle
Frank White
Billiard Stars Set for 18.2 Balkline Tourney in New York
New York will host an 18.2 balkline championship starting February 4 with Eduard Horemans defending his world title against top players from the United States Belgium France Germany and Japan. Seven competitors contend for the diamond emblem and prize money. Contenders include Wesker Cochran Jake Schaeffer Willie Hoppe Eric Hagenslacher Marcel Von Leemput Felix Grange Roger Conti Kinney Matsuyama and Ta dao Suganuma.
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New York
New York City
National Billiard Association
Eduard Horemans
United States
Belgium
France
Germany
Japan
Wesker Cochran
Jake Schaeffer
Willie Hoppe
Eric Hagenslacher
Marcel von Leemput
Felix Grange
Roger Conti
Kinney Matsuyama
Tadao Suganuma
Morgantown I O O F Wins In First Holiday Tourney Final
The Morgantown I O O F captured the inaugural holiday independent tournament title by defeating Union 54 to 38 in the championship game at Morgantown.
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Morgantown
Union
Grid Leaders to Take Part in Arguments
New Orleans December meeting of the Football Coaches Association and the National Collegiate Athletic Association opens Friday with radical reform proposals. Stanford coach Glenn Warner proposes registering a first down as a point and extending games by plays rather than time. Also discussed are continuing the third quarter from its end, restoring goal posts to the goal line, and other drastic changes. Dartmouth defeated McGill 5 to 1 at Madison Square Garden in the American hockey series.
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Cubs win 1928 National League fielding honors
Chicago Cubs capture the NL fielding title with a .975 team average, edging St. Louis .974 and Cincinnati .973. Veterans head individual lists with Charley Grimm at first, Frank Frisch at second, Horace Ford and Rabbit Maranville at short, Fred Lindstrom at third, Gabby Hartnett catching, and noted fielding feats by Taylor Douthit and Bill Terry.
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Frank Frisch
St. Louis
Horace Ford
Cincinnati Reds
Rabbit Maranville
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Fred Lindstrom
Giants
Fred Williams
Philadelphia
Raymond Bressler
Brooklyn
Max Carey
Gabby Hartnett
Jim Taylor
Boston
Fred Fitzsimmons
New York
Dazzy Vance
Taylor Douthit
Bill Terry
Travis Jackson
Ed Farrell
Muncie Bearcats Cubs Beat Martinsville In Close N H S Score
Muncie Bearcats led by six foot four center Robert Yohler defeated Martinsville 29 to 21. Yohler scored 18 points and Bob Parr stalled the last minutes as Muncie held a late lead to seal victory.
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Dana Bible Named Nebraska Head Coach for Three Years
Lincoln December 27 Dana X Bible will coach the Nebraska Cornhuskers football team for three years replacing Ernest Beary who becomes athletic director at Washburn College Topeka Kansas Bible a former Texas A and M coach is known for open play and gained approval from the athletic board.
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Washburn College
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Wildcats to face Penn State in New Year clash at Evanston
Northwestern University basketball, after opening wins, prepares for a tough home test against Penn State. Captain Hal Gleichmann Bert Reil are likely to start at forwards with Rut Walter at center and Marshall Mundy in the backcourt for the Monday night New Year’s Eve engagement.
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Pattengym
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Bert Reil
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William Glasgow Named Iowa Football Captain
Iowa announces William Glasgow, a back, will captain the transfer season, the first time in four years a single player has held the role.
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Manual Varsity to Face Alumni Team Friday at South Side Gym
Manual's varsity basketball team travels to South Side Gym Friday to challenge the alumni squad in a revenge match. The event pits current players against former Manual players in a competitive showcase.
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Wilbur Noll
Charles Cederholm
Allen Fox
Ralph Elrod
Edwin Boswell
George Shaw
Noll
Shortridge
Lauter All-Stars Seek Home Games and Night Practices
The Lauter All-Stars boast fifteen straight wins and want home games on Thursday and Friday nights, with Tuesday requests via Call Be. 3641 and agents Kelly or Leslie. Deaks prep tonight at East Tenth Street gym for a demanding slate including Warren Independents on Sunday, Fishers Red Arrows on Thursday, and St. Philips at home Friday. Alumni and youth squads schedule and event notes fill the bulletin, including a curtain-raiser and a benefit game staged by the Reines Alumni Association with a postgame dance and referee Ed Deiderich.
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Leslie
East Tenth Street
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Vogler Faces Cooler Tonight in State Billiards Tourney
Western amateur champion Lewis Vogler leads the state three cushion tourney and meets Harry Cooler in tonight's match at Cooler's Occi dental building parlors. Wednesday Rubens beat Murphy 50 to 26 in 72 innings with a high run of seven and Murphy's best string of three.
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Harry Cooler
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Murphy
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New Track Coach Named at Chicago After Stagg Resigns
University of Chicago announces a new head track coach Ned Merriam after Alonzo A. Stagg resigns from the post to focus on athletic director and football duties. Stagg coached track from 1896 to 1913 and since 1914.
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University of Chicago
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Ned Merriam
Stagg
Do You Know That A Rough Roundup Of Sports Chatter
Giants pay eighty five dollars for new uniforms and keep last year style. Jimmy De Forest and Lou Fink, trained heavyweight champs, open a New York gym aiming to breed a new champion. Rickard and Sharkey exchange hot telegrams with Rickard funding the transmission. Ace Hudkins chews tobacco and smokes big cheroots daily. A northern New York hockey club faces a players revolt over pay, threatening a quit and return to amateurs. Ted Lewis walks out in Toronto as the referee bars hold, purse to charity.
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Jimmy de Forest
Lou Fink
New York
Rickard
Sharkey
Ace Hudkins
Amachurs
Ted Lewis
Toronto
Tech Favored to Win From S H S Squad
Tech as heavy favorite to defeat Shorthígue in city rivalry clash at the north side gym. Forwards Tee garden Shuttleworth and center Kiger for Shortridge, guards Blit and Clark, while Tech counters with Hill at center and Cullivan Da forwards along with Lowery and Parris in the lineup.
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Messersmith
Tim Campbe
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Cullivan
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St. Pats In Cage Fray At South Side Gym
St Patrick's H squad meets Loan Life Insurance team in a fast paced game at South Side Turner's gym. Both teams hold strong season records and aim for another win.
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Taylor's Protege on Legion Card
Bud Taylor headlines a Legion card at the armory next Tuesday night with his find Tommy Knapp of Clinton in a four round prelim. Lew Spencer of Indianapolis draws Knapp as a test, while Meyer Grace and Norman Brown arrive to train for the feature. Warner Mizell and his younger brother, both noted grid talents, are mentioned in passing.
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Atherton Gym
Swelled Head Costs Reese A Chance With Yanks Lineup
United Press reports Jimmy Reese, once a Coast League star with Lynn Lary, is cut by the New York Yankees and remains with Oakland on option. The 1929 prospect for major league action fades as Lazzeri and Koenig shuffle in. Reese may still reach the Yankees if lessons are learned, while Lary heads to St Petersburg for a trial.
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Bowling Gossip Highlights Red-Hot Indy Leagues
Local bowling circles report high scores at Pritchett’s Recreation with Silver Flash Gas posting 3027 across three games and 687 by Striebeck’s Silver Flash Star. Multiple leagues sweep wins and a 190 scratch New Year’s stakes near 100 prize, with entries closing Dec 28 and a large field expected.
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English
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Cobler
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De Vos favored in Madison Square Garden bout
Rene De Vos Belgian middleweight and Ace Hudkins of Nebraska were set for their Madison Square Garden bout Friday night. De Vos weighed 162 pounds after a six round workout while Hudkins weighed 154 pounds and appeared in top condition. De Vos was an 8 to 5 favorite despite needing to drop two pounds before the weigh in.
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