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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1927
Page
5
The Associated Press reports a plan to make certain content audible, detailing steps, goals, and involved organizations. The initiative aims to improve accessibility and include updated formats for broader audience reach.
Chicago dispatch reports Big Ten coaches urge trimming football rule changes and suggest biennial rather than annual meetings. They cite laterial pass, fumble rule, backfield motion, and goal post placement as needing overhaul while proposing a small committee for interpretations. The piece lists upcoming college games and sport events through late February and notes boxing and racing results from various cities.
Nick Velcoff and Rudy Dusek prepare for a highly anticipated Monroe bout next Monday night after their dramatic last meeting. Velcoff, in peak condition, seeks revenge and a first Monroe victory, while Dusek relies on craft and endurance to defend his status. Promoter Avery notes ticket plans and a booster effort to boost local mat activity.
New York December 28 Controversy over the Army Navy break centers on how many football stars left West Point after graduation. Major Philip Fleming says eight former players left between 1917 and 1927, naming McKewan Orphant Vidal Blaik Breidster Garbisch Mulligan Storck and noting they served about three years seven months before retiring. Fleming cites Britten of Illinois claiming 80 percent of Army football players resigned in ten years.
Miller holds a strong reputation in Jackson Mississippi as a leading favorite after defeating Mike Reed. Local fans may witness him in action when a suitable opponent is found for a preliminary contest.
Frank Hogan of the Braves trains in Somerville preparing for the 1928 season. The 20 year old rookie weighs 208 pounds targetting 205, compares his winter work on building projects to baseball fitness, and recalls Somerville High School teammates who reached the majors including Pie Traynor, Horace Ford, and others.
Dog owners and lovers from 14 states will convene in Mannsdale Mississippi for a three day Cotton States Field Trials association event beginning January 28. A large entry list and ample reservation requests suggest a strong turnout as Mannsdale’s course is praised as an ideal field trial site attracting hundreds of dogs and owners each season.
Central figures Major General Winans and Admiral Nurton clash over a three year intercollegiate athletic limit. The Navy supports the rule while the Army opposes it, threatening to suspend the annual Army Navy game. The dispute mirrors Harvard Princeton and West Point Syracuse splits, with healing requiring time and leadership.
LSU basketball coach Harry Rabherhart released a tentative 29 game schedule spanning home and road venues. The Tigers face Southwestern Louisiana Institute January 6-7, Ole Miss January 13-14 with return games January 25-26, Tulane in a four game series February 3-4 in Baton Rouge and February 17-18 in New Orleans, plus a Southern Conference tournament at Atlanta. Open dates January 20-21 leave road games.
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