Purvis Injury Alters East West Charity Classic Plans
Duane Purvis Purdue star halfback suffered a severe knee injury in a scrimmage with the Oakland Cardinals at California. X rays showed cartilate and tendons torn and muscles bruised, sidelining him from the New Year’s Day game. Ed Brominski likely moves to right half back as a result while East and West staffs adjust tactics for the Stanford practice field.
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San Francisco
Duane
Purvis
Purdue
Oakland Cardinals
University of California
Andy Kerr
Colgate
Dick ‘Hanley
Northwestern
Ed Brominski
Columbia
West
Olin Hollingberry
Washington State
Percy Lacey
Denver
Stanford University
Eastern West grid clash silhouettes light backs weigh in
Warburton Hill iard and Berry are under 170 pounds as East West practices unfold. Kerr remains confined to bed in a hotel with a cold but military style plans for backfield. Miller Munjas Land Brominski Wein stocka are listed at key back positions while Pitt players prep for the scrimmage.
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Warburton
Hilliard
Berry
Hollingberry
Pitt
Kerr
Hanley
Miller Munjas
Pittsburgh
Francis
Pug) Land
Minnesota
Brominski
Izzy Weinstocka
Westerners
Waner Leads Hitter Race in 1934 Fall from Southpaw Dominance
New York AP reports Paul Waner of the Pittsburgh Pirates ends a six season southpaw drought by posting a top batting average of .880 in 1927 and continuing the left-handed surge. Frank O'Doul Bill Terry and Chuck Klein share notable highs while Biz Poison returns with a .362 mark in official records. The final stats show 29 players hitting .300 or better, 16 southpaws and two switch hitters, Waner eight points ahead of Terry. St Louis leads team batting at .288, with Cardinals also topping at bats turns hits doubles total bases and steals.
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New York
Paul Waner
Pittsburgh Pirates
Archie
Rogers “Hornsby
Frank O'Doul
Bill Terry
Chuck Klein
Hornsby
Chick Hafey
Waner
Terry
Hazen
Kiki) Cuyler
Chicago
Jim
Ripper
Alabama star Bill Young misses Rose Bowl showdown
Bill Young, Alabama football star, recovering from emergency operation and reports he will not see his Crimson Tide face Stanford in the Rose Bowl. From his hospital bed he predicted Alabama would win by three touchdowns. His mother Mrs W A Young was due to arrive tonight amid Christmas cheers.
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Del
Rio
Tex
Bill Young
Alabama
Crimson
W. A. Young
Strange As It Seems by John Hix on hydrogen peroxide and Ward boxing era
The column discusses hydrogen peroxide as an unstable compound, its bleaching action, and mentions the historical boxing figures Ward and Cannon. It recounts Ward’s December 26, 1800 birth and his early victories, leading to a complex tale of 19th century champions and his brother Nick.
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John Hix
Pat
Ewe Howls
Ton String
Ward
Tom Cannon
Plitine
Nick
Burkes
den Caunt
Iowa State Coach Sees No Place In Grid Picture For Semi Pro Football
Ames Iowa Dec 26 There is no place for a semi pro football team in the college code says George Veenker athletic director and head football coach at Iowa State college He argues amateurism fosters true football and that paid stars spoil team spirit He envisions three separate levels student athlete teams professional and semi pro with only the first two forming schedules He notes Iowa State is not a big football school and praises coaching and fair play as character builders Also reports southwestern college practice basketball tournament drawings set for Monday at Winfield Kansas with play starting Monday and daily rebracketing for losers.
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Iowa State
Ames
Iowa
George Veenker
Iowa State College
Veenker
Eastern College
Colleeee
Veerker
Towa State College
State
Winfield
Kan
Southwestern College
Hill Monypeny
Monypeny
California Bears Defeated by Honolulu Town Team
Honolulu defeated the University of California Bears 26 to 13 in a Christmas football game. California led 7 0 at halftime, but the Honolulu town team, made of former school players, surged in the second period scoring twice to take the lead and hold on for the win.
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Honolulu
University of California
Bears
California
Alabama Gridders Visit Hollywood Before Rose Bowl
Alabama’s Red Elephants head to Hollywood for a studio visit and luncheon before New Year’s Day Rose Bowl clash with Stanford. Coach Frank Thomas says morale is fine as players recover from injuries, and Grayson’s defense works on stopping Bobby Grayson for the squad’s high scoring Rahamin attack remains unchanged.
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Pasadena
Calif
Des
Alabama
Stanford
Hollywood
Motion’ Picture
Occidental College
Frank Thomas
McKinley football captain Gilpin slain in St Louis
Dee Gilpin 19 year old left tackle and captain of McKinley high school football was found fatally wounded at a St Louis home. Police reported gunshot wounds and described the death as a great mistake. The incident occurred after Gilpin had lived in Montgomery and Montgomery, Alabama, with record indicating two years on the team.
Gilpin Death Stirs Burglary Claim Near Christmas Visit
C. Wood shot after allegedly entering his home during a Christmas visit by Gilpin. Wood said he woke to someone fumbling in the hall and fired three times. Gilpin, visiting from St. Louis to see his parents, was killed. Friends say Wood and Gilpin were close. authorities took no immediate action.
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C. Wood
Wood
Gilpin
Esterday Vofficers
St. Louis
Reiff Stars in Defeat as Gridleys Top Freights
Wichita Gridleys beat the Chicago Foat Freights 50 to 42 in an exhibition matchup. Joe Reiff, former Northwestern star, scored ten field goals for the Freights while Hodgkinson of Wichita had six one handed baskets to lead the winning side. Gridleys led 28 to 20 at halftime.
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Wichita
Kan
Joe Reiff
Northwestern
Chicago Foat Freights
Wichita’ Gridleys
Missouri ‘Alley
Reiff
Hodgkinson
Maryville
Gridleys
Wichita boxer questioned in brides death case
Wichita police questioned Chester Gideon after Opal Gideon, 25, was shot at her father George Crapo’s home following a dinner quarrel. Dr J C Davis said the left chest wound likely was not self inflicted. Included: note on a Kansas trap shooter J C Ferguson, 57, dying at home in Bucyrus.
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Wichita
Kan
Chester
Gideon
Opal
George Crapo
Cers
Ater
J. C. Davis
Oskaloosa Residents Share Holiday Visits and Travel
In Oskaloosa Mrs. E B Slade spends holidays in Atchison with daughter Mrs C P May and family. Ruth Sacher visits Holton. Gladys Campbell stays with in laws in Lawrence. Bradley couple visit Fort Scott. Wilkinson drive to Independence to share vacation with Dr and Mrs Carleton. Ruth Stabben visits Topeka parents Mr and Mrs Carl Stabbens. Donald Huddleston of Loa An Felts arrives to spend holidays with his family Mr and Mrs T A Huddleston and brother Leland. Relief office workers held a party exchanging small gifts and a number of young men and women are employed there. Mrs Rd Kears and Ross Taylor of Kansas City visited the Huddleston home.
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E. B. Slade
Atchison
C. P. May
Ruth Sacher
Holton
Gladys Campbell
Lawrence
Bradley
Fort Scott
Wilkinson
Independence
Carleton
Ruth, Stabbens
Topeka
Carl Stabbens
Donald Huddleston
Loa
An- Felts
T. A’ Huddleston
Brother Leland
Rd. Kears
Ross Taylor
Kansas City
George
Huddleston
Christmas notices and family visits in Linwood area
Mrs Arch Meinke and Mrs John Hughey attended a Christmas party near Linwood. Many from Linwood attended the junior play. Mrs L I White visiting Linwood family returned home. Mrs Moores from Leavenworth and her son’s family were guests. Jones sale attracted a crowd. Young folks gathered at Brackenbury’s for song practice. Emma Earl spent days with Anne Blaker in Reno. Families of Torneden, Wilson, Brock, Davidson, Seele hosted visitors and relatives from Texas and Lawrence.
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Arch Meinke
John Hughey
Parry
Linwood
L. White
Bowen
Moores
Nes Leavenworth
Herbert
Jones-sale
Brackenbury
Emma Earl
Anne Blaker
Reno
William, Torneden
Fern ‘Wilson
W. E.brock
Merlin
Charles Davidson
Anna Torneden
G. Seele
Robert
Louis Seele
Crabb
Helen Harmon
Lawrence
Texas
Lewis Springer
Towa
Charles Douglas
Wil
Christmas village memories and visits fill Linwood area
Saturday and Sunday scenes across the Linwood to Topeka region include Lizzie Terneden and son William visiting the Lloyd Douglas home, Fried Harmon in Kansas City, and many families attending Christmas programs and plays at Pickens and Full Leaf. Linwood teams won both basketball games, and gifts of candy nuts and oranges awaited children at the tree.
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Liam
Terneden
William
Lloyd ‘Douglas
Fred Harmon
Kansas City
Jere
Crabh
Colony
Crabs
Bee Veral
Lansing-Linwood
Linwood
Pickens
Shirk
Santa Clause
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