Eastern Eleven Routed in Intersectional Classic
In San Francisco the East and West clashed as the West triumphed 16 to 6 over the East before a 27 250 crowd. Caldwell led the East with a 12 yard TD while Hunt and Mann sparked the West with early and late scores. In Los Angeles the South beat the West 8 0 as Midlekaff scored on a first quarter plunge and a blocked punt return secured two points for the South.
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San Francisco
al Stars
San Franisco
Hunt
Texas Ggies
Angeles
Midlekaaff
Florida
Jeson
Laraneta
Sharkey-Heleny bout on hold as hand injury checked
Dr. W G Fralick, Sharkey's physician, said a definite decision on the boxer's condition would be made this week. Sharkey would undergo another examination in three or four days while he has not sparred or banged a punching bag due to the injured left hand. Delaney discussed as possible substitute if Sharkey cannot box.
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Y Associated Press
New York
Cnrtainty
Jack Sharkey
Tom Heeney
Madison Square Garden
W. Gralick
Sharkey
Fralick
Arkey
Jack Delaney
Bridgett, Conn
Sharkeyainst Heeney
Babe Ruth Embraces Simple Life After Baseball Fame
Babe Ruth has transformed from a wild youth to a model citizen. At 33 he broke a six year home run record and now pursues hunting fishing and golf in a quieter lifestyle. He credits Mayor Walker with steering him toward steadier living five years ago.
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New York
Anmpire
Walker
Ruth
Ater
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Promises Strength and Appetite
An advertisement touts GROVE'S TASTELESS CHILL TONIC as strengthening and invigorating. It claims to restore color to cheeks and boost appetite, appealing to those seeking renewed energy and vigor.
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GROVE
Chicago Novelty Fistic Program Friday Card
The Friday night program features ten four round bouts with fighters from flyweight to heavyweight. Les Marriner of Illinois tackles Jack Smith in his professional debut, Cecil Harris faces Big Bill Tate, and other matches round out the amateur test of fans' hunger for quick boxing action this winter.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Les Marriner
University of Illinois Tackle
Jack Smith
Cecil Harris
Jack Johnson
Big Bill Tate
Jack Dempsey
Record Year for Track and Swimming Marks in 1927
The year 1927 saw a flood of records in track and field and swimming led by Johnny Weissmuller Martha Novelius and Sabin Carr. Highlights include Carr vaults to 14 feet world and indoor marks 13 9 12 inches displacing Hoff while Weissmuller breaks 100 yard freestyle barrier and Novelius dominates sprints and distance events. Illinois A C wins AAU team title with USC and Newark A C posting relay records.
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New York
Johnny Weissmuller
Martha Novelius
Sabin Carr
Carr
Charley Hoff
Newark A. C
Johnny Gibson
Fordham
University of Southern California
Decathion
Fatt Elkins
University of Nebraska
Herber
Powman
International Federation
Charley Peddock
DeHart Hubbard
Illinois A. C
Los Angeles A. C
Willie Ritola
Elkins
Stanford
Ilinois
Brooklyn Y. M. C. A
Chicago
Weissmuller
Novelius
Spence
Kojac
James A. House
Yale
George Fissler
Boxing Results from Last Nights Fights Across Cities
In New York Jack McVey defeated Willie Greb. Roberto Roberti of Italy outpointed Homer Smith of Kalamazoo. Sam Hunter stopped Sammy Singer in Pittsburgh. Jack De Mare beat Jack Humbeck of Belgium in Jersey City. Phil Kaplan KO Pierre Gandon of France in New York. Rene Devos defeated Vincent Forgione in Philadelphia. Tony Ascension outpointed Andy Romosky in Pittsburgh. George Godfrey stopped Soldier Jones in Philadelphia. Garfield Johnson defeated George Gemas in Seattle.
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New York
Jack McVey
Willie Greb
Scranton
Roberto Roberti
Italy
Homer Smith
Kalamazoo
Mich
Sam Hunter
Pittsburgh
Sammy Singer
Philadelphia
Jack de Mare
Jersey City
Jack Humbeck
Belgium
Phil Kaplan
Pierre Gandon
France
Rene Devos
Vincent Forgione
Tony Ascension
Spain
Andy Romosky
Today’s calendar of sports racing and events
Continuation of meetings at New Orleans Havana and Tijua na. Golf Annual Midwinter tournament at Pinehurst NC. Tennis National junior and boys indoor championship at New York. Basketball Dedication tournament at new University of Washington Field House.
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New Orleans
Havana
Tijuana
Pinehurst
N. C
New York
New University of Washington
East West Tournament of Roses Sets Classic Grid Clash
Two teams from the same school face off January 2 for East West supremacy in the Tournament of Roses. Pittsburgh, led by star Gibby Welch, meets Stanford under trainer coach Pop Warner’s pupil Jock Sutherland, with Stanford’s Hal McCreery and Seraphim Post anchoring a disciplined line.
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Associated Press
Pasadena
Cal
Pittsburgh University Panther
Pop” Warner
Standford Cardinal
Warner
Jock Sutherland
Theastern
Pittsburgh
Stanford
St. Mary’s College
Santa Clara University
Southern California
Gibby” Welch
Jimmy Hagan
San
Ford
Hal McCreery
Seraphim Post
Hyland
University of Pittsburgh
Leland Stanford
Pitt
Welch
Panthers
Hoffman
Cardinals
West Leading East In Pasadena Series
Pasadena recap shows eastern teams holding a slim 3-7-4 edge in Tournament of Roses outings. Notable results include 1916 Washington State over Brown 14–0 and 1926 Washington holding off Alabama 19–20, with several ties and mixed western wins across the decade.
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Pasadena
Cal
Washington State
Brown
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Backfield duo boosts Panthers to near perfect record
The article notes a backfield threat featuring Welch Booth and a running mate powering the Panthers to a brilliant, near flawless season with only a single tie against Washington and Jefferson, sustaining Western honors.
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Welch
Booth
Panthers
Washington & Jefferson
Stan
Southern seniors triumph over Western eleven in football
The South's senior all stars defeated a Western pick 0 to 0 in a coast series as the South dominates athletic year 1927. The piece praises the region's football and overall sports growth, credits Bastrop coaches May and Young for taking a winning Bastrop eleven, and highlights local baseball, golf, and basketball successes.
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South
Alabama
Stanford
Monroe
Louisiana
Twin Cities
Ouachita Parish
Monroe Drillera
Pennany
Bastrop
L. E May
J. C. Young
May
Bastrop Clan
Young
Morehouse
Mississippi
Building Permits Totals Over Six Thousand This Week
Building permits issued in the past week totaled 6925 with a 3000 permit for a one story house on Grand Street. Other permits include a frame garage on North Third Street for 100, remodels on Louisville Avenue for 809 and Oak Street for 125, plus four one story frame buildings on Oak Street for 2400.
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F. A. Terzia Ir
Grand Street
Par Goud
Caroline Avenues
Louisville Avenue
Thirteenth
Fourteenth
Mra
Lena Stamps
Oak Street
Delta
Vicksburg
Frank Palizzo
Return Negro From Ala to Bastrop in Murder Case
Samuel Harris, a negro, who allegedly killed a negro woman in Morehouse parish about a year and a half ago, was arrested in Alabama recently and returned to Bastrop at the request of Sheriff C. W. Naff. Harris lodged in the parish jail for a few hours Saturday while en route to Bastrop.
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Samuel Harris
Morehouse Parish
Alabama
Bastrop
C. W. Naff
Harri
Jesse James
North Eleventh
Rayville
Richland
Franklin
Jesse
Man Charged With Driving Auto Under Influence
F P Chandler of near Monroe was arrested after a collision on DeSiard road. He faces a warrant charging driving a car while intoxicated. Bond set at 250 dollars. Chandler posted it after arrest. The other vehicle in the wreck belonged to W T Brantley of Gordon Avenue and was badly wrecked.
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F. P. Chandler
Monroe
Sheriff's Office
Chandler
DeSiard
F. PB. Chandler
W. T. Brantley
Gordon Avenue
Brantley
Stabbing Victim Improves After Altercation
L. D. Croom, geologist for the Gulf Refining company, was stabbed early Saturday during a local altercation. Despite deep wounds and initial fears, physicians reported a favorable day and outlook for complete recovery after nonoperative treatment. No arrest was made as Mr. Croom declined to swear out a warrant.
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L. D. Croom
Gulf Refining Company
Riverside Sanitarium
New Orleans
Croom
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