Schmeling to June title defense amid commission talks
New York December 24 Max Schmeling and his manager Joe Jacoby expect to tell the New York athletic commission next week that Schmeling is ready to defend the heavyweight title in June against the best available opponent, not necessarily Jack Sharkey. Jacoby, suspended for contract disputes, plans to present the pledge with Schmeling’s defense possibly against Sharkey, Stribling, or Campote, paving a spring bout against the top challenger.
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Max Schueling
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Joe Jacobe
New York Athletic Commission
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Jack Sharkey
Boston
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Boston Aailor
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Campote
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Chicago
Texas U Beats San Antonio X M GaA Team In Grading Mix
Texas University defeats San Antonio X M GaA by a wide margin. Orrighior scores 22, Wittschurch 24, Darmsouth 24, Buller 0. Loyola Chicago tallies 22 as Oregon State, California, Stanford, and Saint Jose Teachers post scores in the day’s results. Utah edges St. Marr’s Oakland 24.
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Chicago
Oregon State
California
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Loos Leads Caliente Field at Agua Caliente Open
Eddie Loos of Pasadena and Chicago tops the qualifying for the Agua Caliente open with the day’s only subpar 18, as wind and new balls affect scores. Trewey Longworth trails by several strokes in the 18 hole qualifier for the $25,000 event setting the stage for 38 holes of play and berths to the tournament proper.
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Chicago
Trewey Longworth
Oakland
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Tony Manera
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Otter
Meccure al tre bowling party with trophies and names
A fragmented bowling report describes a Christmas party with trophies awarded to Elehochera and others. The text lists numerous names such as Jack Distal, Henry Weensy, Manue, and Herbert Serolft, plus mentions a club and autonyms.
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Chifeizus
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Peter
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Intivitien
Georgia Tech fires staff in major coaching shakeup
Atlanta dispatch reports a wholesale firing of Georgia Tech football coaches. Head Coach Hill Absander remains, to attend a New York meeting. Five assistants including Fincher Miles Robinson Tharpe Thrash are relieved of duties, with several former Tech players among the group.
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Georgia Tech
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Hill Absander
New York
Asthletic Association
Rosenbloom Denied Heavyweight Title Shot Again
New York date shows Maxie Rosenbloom, light heavyweight champion, denied permission by the New York boxing commission to move to heavyweight. A challenge from Bob Olin and Lew Yorker is on file, with Slattery’s bid taking precedence though Rosenbloom’s manager plans a first match within four months if available.
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Maxie Rovenbloom
New York Borroz Commission
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Bob Olin
Lew Yorker
Joe Barorie
Jimmy Slattery
Rosenbloom
Barry
Highland Park Falls to North Side in Fort Worth
Highland Park High five fell to North Side here Tuesday night by 41 to 16. HP trailed in the first half, then rallied in the second, but the Steers controlled the game from start to finish.
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Highland Park
Fort Worth
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Highlord Park
Paris detective Vidocq and early trade protectionism tale
Fragmentary excerpts recount François Eugène Vidocq a Paris detective chief who also led underworld activity and helped found the first Trade Detective Society. The piece notes his paid informer the stool pigeon and alleged provocateur role amid claims of feigned arrests while later diverging to a coffee for car trade tale from 1929.
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Francois Eugene Vidocg
Frantola Evgoos Viderg
Firat Tachedter
Paris
Firat
Alex
Vidoeg
Sven
Withal
New York
Rockne Quits Strenuous Life on Doctor's Orders
CHICAGO December 24 The famed football coach Knute Rockne plans to cut back activities after a doctor advised quitting the strenuous schedule. Friends expect either retirement to Notre Dame duties or a lighter role, while Rockne contemplates limited travel for charity games and appearances. He emphasized rest is needed and said he may forego other duties to protect his health.
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Athfelley
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California
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Blin Pot
Saturday Grid Rivals Well Matched in Charity Game
San Francisco December 24 two all star football ele ments Eastern and Western squads faced off over favorites for the annual charity game Saturday. Western advantage slight as weights differ by about one and a quarter pounds per man. Co captains Barton Korh California and Ted Beckett Oregon State were named among Western leaders. Western lineup targets included Beckett Koch Atkins and Becketts on the line and Mills Shelley as key backs with Wilson Thiylor at quarterback.
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San Francisco
van Bibber
Purdue
Dirk Hanley
Northwestern
Andy Kerr
Colgate
Berkeley
Dana X_ Bible
Nebraska
Percy Lacey
Olympic Club
West
Barton Korh
Waylor
Ted Beckett
California
Roaches
Haker
Ffantenbein
Wisconsin
Bly
Iowa
van Jubber
Purdoe
Koch
Baylor
Atkins
Tran
Christian
Mills
Oldshome
Shelley
Texas
Wilson
Thiylor
Baoech
Kansas
Jackets Defeat Brotherhood in Rough St. Anthony's Clash
St Anthony's edged Brotherhood 34 to 19 as Julian held to 11 points amid tight defense. Triadle led Brotherhood with 13, fouls mounted at 8, and Anthony's used reserve players for part of the game. Booking lines list a full roster and final score details with fouls and substitutions.
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Brotherhood of Railway
Julian
St. Anthony's College
St. Anthony
Brotherhood
Triadle
Bl. Anthony's
Yellowjackets
Father Burns
Woodlawn
St Anthony's
Knewk
Field
Géxnley
Fitzaimmann
Brotherhood—Trinkle
Arbuckle
Wondrak
Durachbek
Crosy
Guarde
AL Anthony
Nash
Kipper
Kenny
Mucray
Verderame
Drothewhood
Alerander
Bradley and Meyer in Checker Finals
The second game of a 10 to decide the city checker championship was set for Wednesday afternoon at MMGA. Charles Bradley and B H Meyer reached the final match after Bradley won the opening game Monday. Fifteen players registered in the tournament at Hy outset, weeks 21.
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Bradley
B. H. Meyer
Sifteen
Santa Visits S.A. Sportdom for Christmas Cheer
An old-time Christmas scene unfolds as Santa greets local children at Sportdom. Ralph Hniomoods and Homer Hammon in baseball attire request gifts from the jolly visitor, while Claude Kellam and Harry seek play gear and football hopes for New Year games. Bob Warren arrives as a gentle scout amid the crowd.
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Mat Ione
Ralph
Santi
Santa
Mu- Melpal
Santa Claus
Tulph
Homer Hammon
Homer
Wichita Falls
Fort Worth
Dallas
Sania
Claude Hoberman
Claudia
Byrd
South Pole
Tom Conner
Estch
Claude Kellan
Harry
Gus
Hamilton
Kellam
Jarry
Sante
Clouds
Wenderman
India
Claude
Toyland
Wiere
Baya
Banta
Sage Henin
Bob Warren
Negley Cup Tourney Set to Open Jan 3 at San Antonio Club
The Negley trophy tournament begins January 3 at the San Antonio Country Club links after a delayed start. Open to all club members with handicap format and weekly play, the event seeks to balance gross and net scores while using a qualifying score to set initial standings.
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San Antonio
Dempsey Reflects on Firpo Fight Hardest Hit
Chicago verdict recalls Dempsey saying the Firpo bout was the hardest punch he ever faced. He left for Wilmington Delaware to spend the holidays with his wife and gave evasive answers on a possible comeback, noting the opening-round punch was the hardest he ever took.
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Chicago
Uta Hed
Saaing
Lars Ante Eine Morehan
Dack Dempsey
Hile Tong
Wilwington
Del
Eatelig Tay
White Sox add six players regain one in 1931 roster moves
The Chicago White Sox plan quiet roster changes to strengthen the 1931 entry in the American League. They acquired six new players, including catchers and infielders from the International and Southeastern leagues, with aims to bolster training in San Antonio next February and March. The signings include Frank Grube from the International League and Luke Howling as a promising shortstop, among others.
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Chicago White Sox
San Antonio
Vic Frasier
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Frank Grube
Walter B
Veleron Finchetop
Toledo
Ofhe Ican Pescristion Las Eemsonfred
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Cleveland
New Orleana
Luke aMowling
Shortatay i Radeliff
Moll Binlater
Runge High County Champs Start Work
In Texas on December 24 the Runge High School team, defending county champions, began practice with four lettermen and three reserves under coach Thur Holley. They aim to defend the title against Kenedy, Karnes City, Choate, and Gillette after a 27 to 11 loss to Yorktown earlier this week. Returning lettermen include Carroll Warner and Frank Matula. others are Huscel Farmer and W. H. Manseg. Reverses are Joe Albert Yowarka Vernon Flasnes and Perey Lyons.
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Atxas
Thur Holley
Runge
Wold
Kenedy
Karnes City
Choate
Gillelie
Yorktown
Dasa
Carrol Warner
Frank Matula
Huscel Farmer
W. H. Mansegrele
Joe’ Albert Yowarka
Vernon Flasnes
Perey Lyons
Laundry Ad Promotes Durable Shirts for Laundering
A brief antique advertisement touts full dress shirts with emphasis on easy laundering. It lists a laundry service contact Crockett 3373 and mentions Bunaling Laundry as the provider in an old city ad style.
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Crockett
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