LSU Track Coach Gormley Resignation Sparks Protest
Eleven LSU Tiger players signed a protest calling the university action to force trainer Tad Gormley's resignation a grave mistake. President Atkinson announced Major Fred Srey will succeed Gormley. Gormley denied resigning and defended his track and field record, including last year's Southern Conference title.
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Baton Rouge
Mike Donahue
Tiger
Francis T
Tad) Gormley
Louisiana State University
Gormley
T. W. Atkinson
Fred Srey
Gormsey
Atkinson
Tad
Gornsley
Carrie Bis
Notice to Stockholders Ouachita Cotton Mills Meeting
Notice to stockholders announces the Ouachita Cotton Mills annual meeting on Wednesday January 4 1928 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the company office to elect a board of directors and conduct other business. Guy P Stubbs secretary treasurer signs the notice dated December 22 to January 3.
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Ouachita Cotton M’‘s
Ouachita Cotton Mills
Guy P. Stubbs
Secy.Treas
Schaefer Wins World Balk Line Billiards Title
New York, Dec. 22. Jack Schaefer of Chicago defeated Welker Cochran of Hollywood 1500 to 1304 to claim the world balk line billiards crown. The 1926 champion, who has held the title in 1921 and 1925, adds a third reign after a career marked by rapid early success and high runs such as 436 in match play and a 499 from spot in a single inning.
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Welker Cochran
Jake
Associated Press
New York
Jack Schaefer
Chicago
Hollywood
Schaefer
Willie Hoppe
Cvent
Hoppe
Edouard Horemans
Belgium
Eric Hagenlacher
Bastrop High School Rams Honored At Banquet
Bastrop high school celebrated its state champion Rams with a Ram Banquet in the gym. Over 200 attendees heard speeches by Judge J. G Shell and Rev. H. M. Kennett. Coach E. L. May presented 15 lettermen with gold footballs and named Wilbur Young captain with LeRoy Simms as alternate after a close vote.
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News-Star
Bastrop
Grid
Ram
McVea Young
Bastrop Grid Club
May Scott
Rams
E. L. May
LeRoy Simms
Young
McDowall Emerges as Top Passer for Wolf Pack
Associated Press reports North Carolina State star Jack McDowall displayed extraordinary passing reach, accumulating 14 TDs via completions and 26 more through aerials. His rushing highlighted include 68, 60, 75, and 60 yard runs, with punting averages up to 55 yards and reliable kicking. He hails from Gainesville Florida and is noted for his spectacled, ministerial look.
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Associated Press
Atlanta
Jack McDowall
Billy Spears
North Carolina State
McDowall
Wolfpack
Mac
Crum
South Carolina
Raleigh
Clemson
Duke
Florida
Wake Forest
Gainesville
Fla
Bobby Manziel Promotes Historic Tex Texas Match
Bobby Manziel, former Monroe athletic promoter and southern flyweight champion, promotes a landmark bout in Texas. He finalizes a marriage to Hannah Joseph, who becomes Mrs. K. J. Manziel on December 8 at Lockhart, Texas, ending with congratulations from the community.
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Bobby Manziel
Monroe Athletic Club
Tex Rickard
Manziel
Jack Dempsey
Harry Greb
Bobby
Texas
Hannah Joseph
Monroe
Joseph
K. J. Manziel
Lockhart
Russia's Athletes Multiply Twentyfold Since War
Moscow report notes growth from one to twenty athletes per city since 1913, with total Russian athletes rising to over 3 million. 35 percent are workers, 26 percent peasants, 21 percent employed, and 1 percent in free professions. Prior to war sports were elite dominated.
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Moscow
Russia
Racing Meet Dates Across New Orleans Havana and Tijuana
Continuation of racing meetings listed for New Orleans Havana and Tijuana as Irene Simms Shields serves as notary public at News-Star Office.
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New Orleans
Havana
Tijuana
Irene Simms Shields
Military Polo Series Called Off for 1928
The United States Polo Association announced that the inter national military polo series with Great Britain will not be continued in 1928. Officials cited overseas veterans’ difficulty in equipping and training a team. the series may resume in 1929.
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New York
United States
Great Britain
United States Polo Association
W. D. Crittenberger
Army Polo Control Committee
Washington
English fear as horse racing faces greyhound challenge
Newbury England December 22 racing enthusiasts fear the sport's decline after fifty years of dominance. Greyhound racing and other amusements cut profits for many courses. Some tracks consider lower stakes but resist. Tracks like Hurst Park and Sandown install new reserved seating to attract visitors.
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Newbury
England
Hurst Park
Sandown
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Wilbur Young
Swaassa'dea
Widder
Uncle EB
King Features Syndicate
Ine
Qian
Jack McOwall
Southern
North Carolina Star
Monroe Automobile & Supply Co
Santa Claus
Central States
U.S.C. States
Clincher C. States
Cooper
DeSiard
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