Big Ten splits on two-team plan for 1928
Western Conference majors debate doubleheader football with four schools ready to try two teams in 1928. Wisconsin schedules October 13 events with North Dakota State and Cornell College, while Purdue Northwestern oppose citing coaching and material limits. Keystone schools Ohio State Minnesota and Indiana undecided.
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Special Trains To Bring Big Crowds For Baton Rouge High School Title
Special trains from Bastrop and Bogalusa will bring hundreds to Baton Rouge for the state high school football championship between the two towns. Bogalusa supporters expect about 500 students plus business leaders and other residents. Bastrop plans a Missouri Pacific service stopping at Monroe and Alexandria arriving around 11 a.m. Saturday. The event is a post season showcase by the LSU athletic association giving players a look at the university.
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Groh Returns to Minor Leagues as Charlotte Manager
Henie Groh famed third baseman and former major leaguer, returns to the minors as manager of the Charlotte club in the South Atlantic League. Johnny Risko advances toward the heavyweight crown, while Gene Tunney shines, and Phil Scott from England faces strong opposition in Cleveland boxing circles.
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Virginia League to Disband and Reorganize Baseball
William C. Bramham, president of the Virginia league, announced the league would be disbanded. Richmond and Norfolk clubs will join the Piedmont league at a December 18 meeting, with the Piedmont expanding to eight clubs and upgrading from class C to class B. Bramham also presides over both leagues. The four other Virginia league clubs are expected to drop from organized baseball.
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Paolino Seeks Reinstatement in New York Circles
Paolino Uz cudun the Basque woodchopper seeks permanent reinstatement from the New York state athletic commission as he plans a barnstorming boxing tour in winter. He aims to stage his first bout in Philadelphia on December 26 after a recent ring appearance with Johnny Risko following a suspension for not meeting Phil Scott.
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Risso Beats Scott in Public Hall Title Elimination Bout
Johnny Risko, Cleveland heavyweight contender for Gene Tunney's crown, defeats Phil Scott of Britain at Public Hall in front of 12,000. Risko dominates the ring with two knockdowns and wins Patsy Haley's decision. Scott plans immediate return to England.
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Gibson Selected Captain of Minnesota Grid Squad
George Gibson, guard for the Minnesota football team the last two years, was chosen as captain at the annual M banquet last night replacing Herb Joesting. The decision was announced in Minneapolis on December 8.
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Armistead Tops 1927 Scoring Races in College Football
Jimmie Armistead of Vanderbilt led the 1927 scoring race with 132 points in ten games, ahead of Joe Hunt of Texas A&M with 128 points and Myles Lane of Dartmouth with 125. Other top scorers included Glenn Presnell Nebraska 72, Shorty Almquist Minnesota 75, and Chuck Carroll Washington 73 as of November 26.
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Fletcher Named Indians Pilot as 4 Manager Moves Set
Arthur Fletcher is chosen to manage the Cleveland Indians in the upcoming season. Bill McKechnie takes the Cardinals, Jack Slattery heads the Pirates, and Burt Shotton runs the Phillies, with Miller Huggins of the Yankees approving Fletcher’s appointment. The changes were announced at the baseball convention in Dallas.
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Sports Calendar Racing and Baseball Conventions
Racing continues in New Orleans and Tijuana. The National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues holds its annual convention in Dallas. The fourth day of the international six day race runs at Madison Square Garden. The Long Island Golf Association meets annually in New York.
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Tar Heels Set To Hit Fast Start This Season
North Carolina expects a strong comeback after losing the crown last winter. Chapel Hill players have practiced for weeks and shown high energy in scrimmages. Johnny Farrell, top pro golfer, plans to join Florida's winter circuit and becomes pro at St. Augustine Country Club. The first general conclave of the leader will meet in Miami the week of the new year for the $1 open tournament with $3,000 in prizes.
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Two Hoboes Die In Freight Train Wreck Near Victoria Miss
Two unidentified black hoboes were killed when a Frisco freight train struck a broken rail near Victoria Mississippi. Fourteen cars derailed and traffic between Memphis and Birmingham was halted for hours.
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Mines tackle Billy Clark blocks punts in first year
In El Paso on December 8 Billy Clark, a tackle for Texas College of Mines, regularly blocks punts in his debut college season.
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Clark Aims For Record With Miners Punts and Touchdowns
Clark from Austin Texas impressed as a strong lineman in three Miners games. He blocked punts in each matchup and converted one into a touchdown, weighing 172 pounds and noted for passing ability.
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Boxing Results From Across Cities
Johnny Rieko of Cleveland defeated Phil Scott of Great Britain by knockout in ten rounds. Lope Tenerio of the Philippines stopped Stanisling Loayza of Chile in seven rounds. Dominick Petrone of New York beat Willie Smith, European bantamweight champion, in ten rounds. Benny Touchstone of Florida knocked out Tiny Jim Herman of Omaha in ten. Ted Sandwina of Sioux City stopped Pietro Corri of New York in five.
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