Newington Guards Add Edge for New Year Clash
In Los Angeles on December 26, Alabama coach Wallace Wade and Washington State mentor Babe Hollingbery signaled potential lineup changes before New Year’s Day. Freddie Sington may switch to guard to leverage speed, with Tucker considered at halfback to bolster versatility. Washington State eyes an aerial attack as Ellingsen distributes passes to spread receivers.
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Detroit athletic chief calls five year rules pause
Charles E. Dorais, athletic director at the University of Detroit, urges a five year pause on football rule changes. He notes proposed alterations like eliminating the point after, widening end zones, and argues stabilization will help spectators grasp the game. He warns frequent changes confuse audiences and favors gradual, understood adjustments.
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Christmas Observances in Early Laws and Folklore
In 1659 the General Court enacted a law fining five shillings for offenses tied to abstaining from work or attending religious services on Christmas Day. Similar clashes over Christmas persisted in England and colonial laws, with repeal dates noted. The excerpt cites references including Washington Irving and The Flying Eagle, and invites letters to Mr. Wipler for questions about the Believe It or Not cartoons.
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Don George Wins Again in Heavyweight Bout
Boston bout ends when McCoy tires after a hard exchange. The match, halted as fatigue overtook McCoy, caps George's continued claim to the title amid a busy boxing schedule.
Danny O Shea Meets Howell In One Night Card
Promoter Jimmy Warner presents a Monday show at Beethoven Hall with a three fall title bout between Danny O Shea of Joplin Missouri and Ken Howell of Detroit. The card also features Charlie Heard versus Pancho Vutele and John Clegan versus Jack Pierce in lighter weight bouts.
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Iievers Cards Beat Texas All Stars
Ernie Nevers of the Chicago Cardinals led a dominant attack using the Warner double wingback style to defeat the Southwest all-stars 20 to 6 in Fort Worth. Nevers Waller and other stars were highlighted as the greatest at their positions, while veterans from the National Football League contributed to the strong showing by the Cardinals.
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Miam’s Fight Hinted But No Formal Plans Yet
Local chatter swirls around a proposed bout titled Miam’s fight with many interested parties but no official arrangement is set. Garden rates No. 1 appear in the same fragment, suggesting priority ranking or local interest.
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Promoters Target Miami Boxing Shows for 1908 Season
Damon Runyon discusses Miami boxing plans for winter 1908 promotions. He notes several promoters, hopes for a heavyweight winter show possibly featuring Willie Stribling, and mentions Florida legislature considering quarantines to curb spread of “promotorial germ.” Page reference included.
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Dixte Classic Teams In Action
Midwest mud Southwest football stars matched in a charity contest New Year’s day drills led by Robert Zuprie coach at University of L Southwest reps with guidance from Morley Jennings and Fred Thomsen Absent was Guy Tonal Tidler from Michigan State College Another full term game featured 185 pounder listed as Tolias Tonal Tidler while absent from the train The Midwest squad included Robert Clark Northwestern Arthur Hultman Marinette George Stears Purdue Jack Christman Purdue Camarer End Tirol Andre Vanya Michigan Line Normal Stan Jodman Minneapolis Arthur Massard Detroit Worace Buttner Penn State Faculty lineup included Cros Fogend Michigan Sintz Edwin Werner Wisconsin Charlie Renhaker Iowa Les Jenasolit
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Play for Charity But What Charity Amid Brooklyn Football Match
NEW YORK December 28 A charity football game in Ebbets Field Brooklyn Sunday afternoon draws attention as details of the beneficiaries remain uncertain. Dock McBride former Syracuse star in charge with Steve McKenner of the Brooklyn club distributing 60 percent of receipts. several listed recipients have reportedly withdrawn. The northern squad features Joby Nareis French Antos and Tansen with a passing attack from Warner formations and a running core around Buddy Hackman and Hed Bethea.
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Fight Results Of International News Fersine
Pittsburgh report lists boxing results with Vic ary beating Taek McTiernan and Trippe defeating Holt. Detroit welterweight Dally beats Larry Kautmann while Rus sell and Purdue players credited in a disjointed college football segment.
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