Notre Dame and USC Set For Historic 1920s Showdown
Notre Dame and Southern California prepared for their fifth annual football battle in Los Angeles. Thousands gathered at the stadium as Knute Rockne and Howard Jones led rival squads in a high spirited clash that could set a record attendance and possibly decide the national title race.
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Angeles
Dee
We University
Jed
Notre Dames
Southern California
Los Angeles
Collecum
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Rough Riders
Knute Rockne
Howard Jones
Believe It or Not Unique Magic Square Totals
A Ripley feature describes a magic square labeled unique with 75 total in all directions. The design notes indicate numbers joined by straight lines totaling 100, diamonds mark 75 diagonally. The project is attributed to V4 Grolly with a nod to next Saturday's Gloucestershire edition.
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Grolly
Texas Teams Add Players In Early 1931 Draft Moves
Texas league clubs acquired players from multiple leagues as the 1931 season nears. San Antonio Indians president Hammonds pursued management moves. Houston picked up Guy Sturdy and Fran Birthingham, Dallas added Francie J. Kelly and Dick Harrell from Fort Wayne and Canton, while Canton took Bert Grima and Elmer Ezgort. The report notes a Los Angeles veteran eyeing Chattanooga. legalities of drafts are hinted at as teams shuffle rosters.
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Montres
Uomer Hammuand
San Antonio Indians
Houston
Guy Sturdy
Bret Basemen
Fran Birwingham
Dallas
Francie J. Kelly
Fort Wayne
Ind
Dick Harrell
Shortaing
Frim Canton
Ubis
Lailas Seld
Bert Grima
Canton
Elmer Ezgort
Deg Mointe
Western Teague
Bicker
Clyde Larfoot
Los Angeles
Chatisnooge
Southern
Barfoot
Sor Sey
Artesia
Toor Conner
San Antonio
Shuarendishin
Montreal
Questin
Hammonds
New York
Expetta
Poner Bhlog
Yesterday's Explanations on Peculiar Sugar Ring Violin
A bizarre note about a strange instrument, THE RUGAR VIOLIN, made by Adolph Hubter in San Francisco. It claims cardboard modeling then sugar, with gum tragacanth, and invites readers to write Mr Ripley with a stamped addressed envelope for questions about the Believe It or Not series.
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RUGAR
Adolph Hubter
San Francisco
Confec
Ripley
Sartsons
Untitled High School Football Scores Report
Fragmented game results show multiple mismatched team names and scores such as Paap tigh school 88 to 0 and Snyter 61 to 40 over Stanton Mvallen union. Other lines include Kentucky Normal 16 over Howard Parng 27 and Hanger 0 over Karres Cits 10, with several garbled entries.
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Wrateta Kentucky Normal
University of Mismi
Paap Tigh School
Hanger
Karres Cits
Dralde O
Klatoa
Valhart
Clase
Mort
Coraicans
Hidintict
Snyter
Stanton Mvallen ‘Union
Theazai Junior High of
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Bilis
Trier
Clara Olnar
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Eight Remain In Golf Meet In San Francisco Open
San Francisco, Dec. 6 Eight players survived the San Francisco Open after the first rounds as the field was narrowed to eight for today’s clash. Notable matchups included Geng Sarazen of New York versus Al Gapinosa of Til. and Abe Enpinoza of Chicago against George Von Kim, with Willie Gopzin of San Francisco and Veet Morritin of Jos. Angeles among the contenders in the tense quarterfinals.
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Fan Francisco
Quany
Vielins
Geng Sarazen
New York
al Gapinosa
Sftedinal
Til
Abe Enpinoza
Chicago
Rice Tackles Iowa Staters at Ames
Rice meets Iowa State at Ames as the Owls aim to extend a streak in a hard basket battle. Key players Val Wallace Vic Dorineau Frama Mangros are hurt. lineup features Nagel Tarra Roy and others for the Owls. Iowa State’s six strong team hosts the game with strong defensive effort expected.
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Moguston
Evry
Iola
Towa State
Iowa State
Inston
Basia Etronic
Owls
Jawp Xealpe
Institute Tearm
Ames
Bier
Frama Mangros
Val Wallace
Vic Dorineau
Aiate Ale Paatheta
Pulfee
Maree Teanenteve
Bergan
Tea Nagel
Tarra Roy
Coach Oberst Quits Washington and Lee
Coach Oberst resigns from Washington and Lee in Lexington Virginia amid a terse veteran era. Details indicate a sudden departure after a long tenure and unspecified duties, with players and staff adjusting to the leadership gap as searches for a successor begin.
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Oberst
Washington and Lee
Hawthorne Juniors Win Class C Football Title
Charil Surtees, son of Hawthorne Junior High players, intercepted a pass and returned it 60 yards for a touchdown, lifting Hawthorne to a 7 0 victory over Mark Twain in the Class C city championship Friday afternoon. The game featured key plays including a punt block by Carnahan and others, marking Hawthorne’s fifth straight final appearance loss for Twain.
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Charil Surtees
Main Avenue High
Hawthorne
Raa
Mark Twain
Ies
Yous Surtees
Neild
Cernin
Twain
Alval Ni
Reson Carnahen
Genter
Willard Nash
Carnaban
Tain Hel Pote
Defest
Wagarrl ovens Re + Beleads
AL Fhunts
Cicero Hom Pecte
AL Ureceda
Aggie Cagers Rally To 70 Point Win
In a late comeback the Aggies overcame a double digit Hinaton lead in the final 10 minutes to seal a 70 point victory. Captain Silro Weke and pivotal player imam contributed key points as the team edged ahead.
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Aggie Cagers
Testation
Texas
Trion Aggie Cagern Jant
Hinaton Triangles
Veek
Tieau Tiel
Torweard
Lanora
Ib Poinly
Silro Weke
Aggie Pivot
Minors Seek Draft Settlement at New York Meetings
Minor league officials head to New York for the 29th annual convention seeking a draft resolution. A formal Major-Minor conference is planned to discuss a universal draft price around 15,000 and terms allowing a two to three year stay before draft eligibility, with changes to talent acquisition from colleges and the farm system.
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Mowineal
New York
National Association Peasions
Maojrs
Orinors
Medora
Fight results feature scattered names from Boston to New York
A jumble of fight results lists numerous fighters by city and state including Boston Washington Cleveland Philadelphia Pittsburgh and New York. The items mention several bouts and opponents with unclear outcomes and stray references to regions and people.
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Boslon
Johnny Riske
Pitiswuren
Ean Frantisce
Andy Divosti
York
Morro
Los Angeles
Trojans Favored in Rose Bowl Picks by Coaches
A swirl of opinions from college coaches and pundits centers on the Rose Bowl clash between Southern California and Notre Dame. Notable voices include Howard Jones supporters and Notre Dame backers, with forecasts ranging from USC victory by two touchdowns to tighter play and even splits.
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Notre Dame
Southern California
Trockne
California
Ogly
Washington Glatz
Woolsy
Troy
Howard Marding Jones
Los Angeles
Dee
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Sig Tency
Howard Jones
Moat
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Gueas
Orin
Afiagtens
Warbington State
Dirziplons
Clarssice
Nike
B.C
Phelan
Washington
Relny
Minchigan
St. Mary's
Notre Dams
Emerson Leads Oxen Steers to Next Season
A Texas college football program announces Glover Ox Wroorman as captain for next year. Emerson, a Harvard-bound standout from Orange Texas, will guide a mix of 20 lettermen and a strong freshman crop as the team aims for Southwest Conference success. Cant Moulden named captain of WWBL grid ten at Cisco college after two-year letterman service.
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Austin
Che Grest Lexne University
Guam- Piowa
Glover
Cambridge
Massaachusetts
Texan
Emerson
Orange
Terna
Wos
College Station
Texas
Moulden
Cisco
Ca Pain
Preakness and Dixie Races Date Change
The Maryland Jockey Club at Vinlico race track in Baltimore announced new dates for the Dixie and Preakness stakes set for the spring meet. The Dixie moves to May 2 and the Preakness to May 9, aligning with the first and second Saturdays of the meet respectively.
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Battmore
Dee
Maryland Jockey Club
Vinlico
Baltimore
Dixie
Wit
Army Teams Open Grid Tourney Brings Fort Sam Houston Rush
The Fort Sam Houston field hosted the opening game of the Eighth Corps Army football tournament with Brooksfield and Fort Sam Houston drawing early interest. Six teams entered including Fort Crockett Fort Sill and Kelly Field as competition tightens with ties and close scores noted in preliminary play.
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Army
Fort Sam Howston
Piezo Hotel
Brooksfield
Fort Sam Houston
Fort Crockett Eleven
Hunlley
Twentythird Infantry
Fork
Lars Houston
Throoks
Fellr
Fort Sam Qourton
Fort Sil
Oklahoma
Fort Warren
Warering
Fort Crockett
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RISA
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Mannenan
Felton
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Yeerrington
Whaene
Fort Sam Urdiatan
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