Anderson Edges Reed In Close Ten Round Bout
In the American Legion weekly boxing card at the Armory, Eddie Anderson of Cody Wyoming narrowly defeated Jimmie Reed of Erie Pennsylvania in a ten round main bout. The decision leaned in Anderson's favor five to three on knockdowns, with Reed scoring a nine count in round two before a hard right hand sustained Anderson’s edge.
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Scotty Scotten
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Young Frenchy
Sonny Mitchell
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Rogers Hornsby and Bell Cubs Deal Headlines Trade Talk
New York Oct 30 Rogers Hornsby would stay with the Cubs headlined by William Wrigley. Chicago bought Lester Bell from Boston for about 529100. Bell’s 1926 peak form faded, with McCarthy still seeking a strong third baseman. Giants and White Sox plan a Mexico tour in March, while training camps shift to Tampa and San Antonio.
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King Tut Reinstated To Fight In Chicago
Chicago officials lift the suspension on King Tut the Minneapolis boxer after theater officials produced a signed contract to fight in Chicago. The move restores Tut to a Chicago bout and appeases local fans eager for the matchup with Lope Tenoria the Filipino contender.
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Michigan backs out for Harvard game scrimmage notes
An uneven update from Ann Arbor reports Michigan backfield contenders scrimmaging this week as Kipke tests sophomores for the Harvard clash on November ninth. Also from Indiana, Hugh Texas wrestler defeated Routt of Anderson in two falls on Monday.
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Kipke
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Did You Know That Jeffries and His German Wife
A fragmentary item notes JEFFRIES and his German wife, married six years, with references to losses in a bank failure and remaining “toad skins” in the sock. It mentions few fights lately, her influence, walking out on gladiators, daily reading, and occasional trips to Nevada for big events.
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Nevada
Boxers Scott Sharkey Bout May Crown World Heavyweight Title
The British board of boxing control says it would recognize the winner of Phil Scott and Jack Sharkey as world heavyweight champion to succeed Gene Tunney, should they win. The New York State Athletic Commission has not acted.
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England
Jack Sharkey
Boston
Gene Tunney
New York
Dobie Refines Tactics Ahead of Cornell Columbia Game
Ithaca October 30 Defense tactics occupy Coach Gil Dobie as Cornell prepares for Columbia this week. The teams have played two scoreless ties in the past two seasons.
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Columbia
Vanderbilt Cup Given Big Four Diamond Champs
Indianapolis Big Four officially named baseball champions of the New York Central lines Tuesday, receiving the W. K. Vanderbilt trophy at a Severin dinner dance attended by about 200 officials. H. A. Worcester praised the champions as Colonel H. W. Taylor explained the cup’s origin, noting a permanent possession cup and gold medals for each team member.
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Independent Football Nit-Wits Fall To Wizards In Close Game
Independent Football Nit-Wits were defeated Sunday 12 to 6 by the Wizards. The feature was a ninety yard run through center by a Feame pla. Bulldogs and other teams announce practices and game notices for upcoming matchups at Butler college field and around town. Army scrimmage notes mention South Dakota plays and a field goal by O Keefe for the varsity score.
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Yale Varsity Scrimmage Delayed By Limited Plays
Yale varsity prepared for its sole scrimmage of the week with limited plays allowed. Coach Larry Noble emulated Dartmouth star Marsters as the scrubs ran through Big Green formations. Quarterback Hall led the varsity in unspecified drills amid the unusual practice setup.
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United Press
New Haven
Conn
Yale
Larry Noble
Dartmouth
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Fight for Sectional Honors Narrows Dartmouth Is Eastern Leader
United Press report lists top teams by region with Dartmouth leading the East and Notre Dame, Texas, and Southern California among the pivotal contenders. Key matchups loom this week as eastern leaders face tests while further implications unfold for the national title race.
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George Kirksey
United Press
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Another Youthful Gridder Dies in Pittsburgh
ITTSBURGH, Oct. 30. Frank Murphy, 16, senior of St. Rosalie high school, died Tuesday from injuries received in a practice scrimmage. He was third Pittsburgh youth to die in a week while playing football. The linesman was carried unconscious from the field and died shortly after in a doctor's office. it was reported his neck was broken.
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United Press
Ittsburgh
Frank Murphy
St. Rosalie High School
Pittsburgh
Double Life Wins Cambridgeshire Stakes at New Market
NEW MARKET England Oct 30 American invader Mike Hall failed in his second British turf start as Lady Zia Wernher's Double Life a 3-year-old filly captured the Cambridgeshire stakes Va Tout finished second Palais Royal II was third in a field of thirty six runners.
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United Press
New Market
England
Mike Hall
Lady Zia Wernher
Va Tout
Northwestern Freshmen and upperclassmen form slate for Illini clash
Northwestern plans a mixed lineup with four sophomores four juniors and three seniors for Saturdays game against Illinois. The team worked Tuesday to strengthen the kicking game which has lagged this season.
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Ill
Northwestern
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Star Half to Play Philadelphia Navy Game Preview
Star Half Back Dick Gentle’s bruised leg has improved and Dr. Arthur Light the Pennsylvania team physician expects him to be ready for the Navy game Saturday.
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Manuel Quintero: Lightweight boxer and Tampa dentist
Manuel Quintero, a lightweight boxer from a Spanish family in Ybor City near Tampa, Florida, is also a practicing dentist.
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Ybor City
Tampa
Fla
Purdue Boilermakers boast strong line critics overlook
An analysis notes Purdue’s famed backfield has overshadowed a surprisingly strong line aiding the Boilermakers as Big Ten title contenders. Preseason posters doubted Lafayette’s line, ranking them low, but Purdue forwards have outcharged opponents, signaling a potent backfield and forward unit.
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Simpson World’s Fastest Human Claim To Be Considered
The AAU will review George Simpson Ohio State sprinter’s claim to world’s fastest human at its November meeting in St. Louis. He clocked 100 yards in 9.5 seconds four times in 1929 and seeks recognition of that mark.
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United Press
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Georrge Simpson
Ohio State University
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Ohio Star
Trester Reports 100 Prep Squads on State Grids
Indiana high schools now field 100 football squads and 3,925 players. Technical of Indianapolis leads with 96 players. Horace Mann Gary Manual Indianapolis and Central Evansville each at 73. Five Indy schools total 288 players. Evansville 212. Arcadia 16. Greencastle Sheridan praised for small squads. IHSAA membership grows to 794.
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Carter Dow Jones in 3 cushion tourney second round win
Charles Carter defeated Neal Jones 50 to 39 in the state three cushion billiards tournament second round. The match lasted 116 innings with Jones leading 30 to 25 before Carter tied at 31 and pulled away. Carter had a high run of five to Jones four. no match is scheduled tonight.
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Meehan says Charlie Marshall solid punter for NYU
New York coach Chick Meehan asserts he has finally found a dependable punter for NYU as Charlie Marshall shows continued improvement in kicking.
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De Pauw Shows Form Ahead of Butler Clash
Greencastle Ind Oct 30 De Pauw coaches praised the varsity for smashing plays favored by Butler this season. Skull practice for the Bulldogs clash followed a short scrimmage as preparation for Saturday’s game.
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Eddie McGoorty in critical condition in Milwaukee
Milwaukee date Oct 30 Eddie McGoorty famed middleweight with a scientific style lies in a sanitarium in critical condition diagnosed with throat cancer. In his prime he faced every notable middleweight and was known for a formidable left hook, though never a champion.
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Wis
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Retrenchment Pressure Hits Three I League In 1929
Terr E Haute Ind Oct 30 Retrenchment is seen as a necessity by many minor leagues amid Three I city reports. Despite player sales most teams posted losses in 1929 with manager salaries rising from 1500 1800 ten years ago to 3500 4000 in 1929. Payrolls climbed accordingly. A plan under consideration pools all receipts while another would set salaries by the league president. Some action on retrenchment policy is expected.
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Ball Times
Terre Haute
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NYU Students Boycott Georgia Over Color Line
New York University students circulate a petition urging the athletic board to halt scheduling games with schools objecting to Negro players. The action stems from the Dave Myers case as Myers, NYU star, will miss the November 9 Georgia game and no reinstatement plea is made.
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New York University
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Notre Dame in Top Shape After Carnegie Tilt
Notre Dame football coaches report the squad in perfect condition with no injuries after the Carnegie game. The first and second teams practiced against Georgia Tech players on Tuesday in South Bend, Indiana.
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Dartmouth captain joins volunteer fire brigade for home games
Hanover October 30. Al Marsters Dartmouth star quarterback named captain of the Dartmouth volunteer fire department. The group is to cooperate with Hanover firemen at all fires during home games this season.
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Spears Says He Fears Indiana in Big Ten Preview
MINNEAPOLIS Oct 30 Dr Spears head of Minnesota football fears Indiana after scouts reported the Hoosier Ohio State game. Coach plans scrimmage against Indiana with Nagurski likely at plunging fullback. Backfield depth features Brockmeyer Pharmer Kirk Barnhart and others.
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Wabash Drills For Manchester Tilt In Light Scrimmage
Wabash College conducted a long light scrimmage to ease players ahead of Friday night clash with Manchester in Crawfordsville Indiana. Coach Vaughan’s scarlet eleven worked through minor kinks and tuned up for the upcoming game Tuesday afternoon.
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Walker Wins Narrowly? No, by Wide Margin Over Hudkins
Mickey Walker dominated Ace Hudkins in a ten round title defense at Wrigley Field before about 25 000 fans. Walker took six rounds to Hudkins one with three even frames, delivering sharp jabs and rights while Hudkins failed to mount a sustained challenge.
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Not Worried Rockne Plans Rest Amid Illness
Oath Bend Indiana October 30 Coach Knute Rockne says he will not travel with his team to the Georgia Tech game next Saturday but is not worried about his illness. He emphasizes the rest is essential for recovery and that he could go to Atlanta if necessary. Doctors advise rest as the best course.
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Lefty Mayer rolls perfect start for 287 in city league bowling
Walter Mayer, a veteran bowler, opened with ten straight strikes in game two at Illinois alleys, finishing the loop with a season high 287. Across multiple leagues, teams like Indianapolis Times and George J. Mayer swept series while Paterson led three-game totals with 613.
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Princeton Man To See Fifty Yale Princeton Gridiron Meet
Thomas H. McCarter, Princeton 1888, guest of honor at Osborne field house. He will witness his fiftieth Yale Princeton football game in New Haven on November 16.
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Three H S Football Struggles Carded Here Friday
Indianapolis prep grid fans face three Friday interscholastic games and one Saturday tilt Crispus Attucks vs Owensboro while Manual and Techfield, Cathedral vs Shortridge, and Washington vs Greenfield highlight the Friday lineup.
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Injured Captain Returns to Washington Team
Captain Jap Douds, tackle, who was hurt in the Temple game, has returned to his place in Washington and Jefferson’s lineup and will play against Lafayette Saturday.
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Haas Guest of Honor at Montclair Dinner
George Mule Haas Philadelphia Athletics outfielder was guest of honor at a Montclair dinner. Haas who lives there will begin a vaudeville tour with Mickey Cochrane, Athletics catcher, starting next week in Philadelphia.
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Indiana Hoosiers prep for Minnesota game with lighter backs
Light backs were practiced against heavier defenders in Bloomington as Indiana aims to offset a ten to twenty pound per man disadvantage for Saturdays clash with Minnesota. Six varsity players average 150 pounds as Coach Page emphasizes defense in Tuesday drill.
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Early Basketball Notes and Calls for Games
Fooster Aces seek scheduling with state teams and invites contact via Gene Headlee at 958 West Third street. St Patricks Clear Springs and Ellettsville noted. City Basketball League meets at Em Re e Sporting Goods at 7 30 p m managers to send reps, Royal Flyers among entrants. 14 to 18 class seeks games with teams with playing floors. Tal bott can be reached 5961 between 5 and 8 p m or write Clarence Jones 1033 West Thirty third Street. Trinity A C to open season after amateur football league. added Beyt Radkovic and Heinlein. For games call Belmont 1459.
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