Cobb and Speaker Seek Federal Aid in Washington Trip
Ty Cobb and Tris Speaker traveled to Washington to explore legal avenues against Dutch Leonard's accusations. The pair may discuss possible federal aid or congressional support while officials in Detroit explained the $10,000 gift at Cobb's testimonial banquet as Cobb's own wish and a bonus from Frank Navin.
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Cobb
Speaker
Associated Press
Chicago
Ty Cobb
Tris Speaker
Washington
Dutch Leonard
Augusta
Leonard
Landis
Post Office Department
Detroit, Mich
Frank J. Navin
Detroit Baseball Club
Mr. Navin
Rose Bowl previews Alabama vs Stanford in 1926 season opener
Damon Runyon surveys the Rose Bowl spectacle in Pasadena as Alabama and Stanford prepare for the 1927 season kickoff. He notes sellout crowds, strong Alabama defense, Stanford offense, and interregional football history from 1916 to 1925 with past Rose Bowl results and the coast’s rising strength.
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Damon Runyon
International
Arroyo Seco
Pasadena
California
West Coast
Tiger Frosh Grid Team Members Nominated For Numerals
In Rouge Louisiana on December 23, 1 members of the Louisiana university freshman grid squad were recommended for numerals by coaches Ben Miller and Nor for Pemersis after a season in which the Baby Tigers beat St Stanislaus Tulane and Mississippi A and M but lost to Ole Miss. Standout players include Captain Holden Bilis Heflin McGehee and Brown.
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Pacific
Stanford
University of Washington
Alabama
Champ Pickens
Coast Guards
Mr. Pickens
Vanderbilt
Mississippi A
Georgia Tech
Alabamans
Georgia
Occidental
Los Angeles
Tiger Frosh
Rouge
Louisiana
Ben Miller
Norfor Pemersis
Fron
Baby Tigers
Ole Miss
St. Stanislaus
Tulane
Mississippi A. & M
Captain Holden
Bilis
Heflin
McGehkee
Brown
Freshman Grid Prospects Highlighted for 1920s LSU Team
The article lists future varsity material among freshmen under Coach Mike Donahue. Captains Holden and Ellis lead a gifted group from Picayune Covington Shreveport and Baker, with Phelps and Brown noted as key players. The freshmen numerals system limits their intramural play while awaiting a spot on the likely squad.
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Holden
Picayune
Mississippi
Norman Stevens
Ellis
Covington
Heflin
Shreveport
Polly” Phelps
Deluxe, Brown
Baby Tigers
Mississippi Aggie
Baker High School
Baton Rouge
Mike Donahue
H. H. Holden
Miss
F. B. Ellis
H. L. Heflin
L. D. Megehee
R. L. Day
A. F. Aiken
Haynesville
J. C. Renfro
Houston
Tex
J. B. Haynes
Track and Field Records Fall in 1926 Season
New world marks top the 1926 season with Charley Paddock losing the 100 yards and 220 yards records to Roland Locke while Otto Peltzer shocks by beating Meredith at the half mile. Bud Houser sets discus mark and Boston A C wins two mile relay. Illinois A C dominates titles as Harvard and Southern California claim indoor and outdoor honors.
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World of
Charley Paddock
Charles
Roland Locke
Nebraska University
Locke
Paddock
Otto Peltzer
Germany
Ted Meredith
Meredith
Peltzer
Nurmi
Wide
Bud Houser
Boston
A. C
Newark
Philadelphia
Ilinois A. C
New York A. C
Hollywood A. C
Los Angeles
Illinois A. C
Harvard
Southern California
Syracuse
Bill Cox
Penn State
Harold Osborn
T. W. Drews
Willie Ritola
Charley Hoff
San Francisco
Hoff
Pop Warner and Stanford Face Alabama on New Year’s Day
Pasadena reports emphasize mental readiness for the Alabama Stanford showdown on January 1. Warner worries his Stanford squad underestimates the challenge while Alabama coach Wallace WadePredicts a smart game against the veteran mentor.
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Pasadena
Cal
University of Alabama
Stanford University
Glen
Pop) Warner
Stanford
Crimson
Wallace Wade
Alabama
Los Angeles
Warner
Carlisle
Pittsburgh
Wade
Notable Births Announced for Today
Sir Henry Hadow vice chancellor of Sheffield University and chai man of the British education by ra dio commission born 67 years ago today General Peyton C March former chief of staff U S Army born Easton Pennsylvania 62 years ago today Dr John M Thomas president of Rutgers College born Covington New York 57 years ago today
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Henry Hadow
Sheffield University
Chaiman
British Education By Radio Commission
Peyton C. March
U. S. Army
Easto Pa
John M. Thomas
Rutgers College
Covingto N. Y
Creomulsion Promises Relief for Persistent Coughs and Colds
An ad touts Creomulsion as a two fold remedy for persistent coughs and colds. It claims creosote and other healing agents soothe inflamed membranes and inhibit germ growth while the creosote acts in the bloodstream to address the root cause. The copy guarantees satisfaction or money back if relief is not achieved following directions.
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Ted Shipkey
America
Ted
University of
Califoria
Bear
Dick” Hyland
Warner
Bogue
Lengt Iioffman
Guar
Hyland
Shipke
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