Vaulting Lions Old Greek Sport Described by Archaeologists
In CINCIASAL on December 30 171 ancient Greek wall paintings from Corinth were discussed by Dr T L Shear of Princeton connected with the American Physical School at Athens. The pictures show athletes performing pole vaulting handsprings and other feats such as spear throwing and tackling a charging bull. The find reportedly came from a wall near a road where garth was removed.
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Three Title Fights Planned in Chicago Boxing Card
Promoter Sim Mullen outlines a two month ring program in Chicago with Sammy Mandell and Jimmy Melhuin headlining. McLaren’s Detroit elimination bout faces weight issues, likely at 186 pounds. Other matchups include welterweight Dundes, Tommy Freeman, Kaylan, Billy Wallace, Mickey Walker versus Slattery, and a heavy lineup targeting top contenders.
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Billy Wallace
Mickey Walker
Dimmy Slattery
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Valley Invites Ball Moguls For Regional Baseball Convention
Tanlinghn Texas December meeting proposed to invite organizer baseball to hold its convention in the Lower Nig Grande valley. Leaders plan a general meeting in January to discuss forming a valley league including La Verne Corpus Christi and Joavedy and six or more towns. Several Valley towns have previously supported salaries for players and may now seek organized league play to reduce costs and boost interest.
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Big football plans for San Antonio during Legion convention week
The city aims to host a gala football week during the American Legion convention in October 1998. A proposed 50 000 seat stadium could be filled daily by visiting teams and local schools Brackenridge Main Avenue Oak Cliff and Dallas schools may meet strong out-of-town foes including Chicago area squads and North or West Texas clubs. Strong prospects for next season accompany these convention matches as Alamo Heights plans a game and Brackenridge and Main Avenue seek high level competition to draw thousands of delegates.
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Quintet Loses First In Hard Fought Christian Victory
Central Christian defeated the Quintet 24 to 0 on the X court in a New Year matchup. standout players MicCarles and Wadge scored ten points each while Hayote led Christians with ten. Substitutions included Dodge Scully and McCarley among others as officials raised a confident call for the next game.
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Mowat the Negri
Peal ” Powers
Denke Foows
Vee Eeyee van Horn
Veees Mestruth
Split Season Plan Gains Adherents In Baseball
The article outlines a split season proposal gaining traction among major minor leagues. It cites Texas league plans for 1928 and notes the Pacific Coast League and Southern Association likely to adopt similar divisions. Kansas Oklahoma meetings set for January 12 to decide.
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Pacific Coast
Southern
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Sesson
Strie
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Oklahoma
Guy
Hale
Former World Champion Aids Simpson
Johnny Simpson of San Antonio, once called iron-jawed, credits Willie Ritchie with transforming his boxing style. Ritchie, now Los Angeles gym operator, taught Simpson to move in on opponents with head up and keep chin protected. Promoter Jack Shelton, who had refused to book Simpson, signed him after a strong showing against Duke Tramer. The Tuesday bout at the Business Men's Athletic Club marks a Simpson family night.
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Paul Berlendach
Johnny Simpson
San Antonio
Drummy Makay
Brackettyile
Athetic Club
Willie Ritchie
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Gymnasion
Los Angeles
Wuesday Sight
Simpson
Steady Simpson
Crelone
Ek Gilbert
Lineups Announced for Ft Brown Polo Teams
Fort Brown polo lineups listed with players from Houston and Terrell Fort Clare. Fort Brown prep for two tournaments in Brownsville with Yellow Jackets and Fort Browns team names and handicaps noted Substitutions Willie Massey and Gotrer listed for possible changes.
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Geoil Wilkler
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Lincoln Club Denies Transfer of Franchise
Dick Breen denies reports that Lincoln transfer to Pueblo is planned after a meeting of league owners in Oklahoma City on January 12. Cienr, league president, reportedly did not attend, while Gear doubts Lincoln will give up the franchise.
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Donahue Named Football Coach At Louisiana State
J. Donahue, longtime director of athletics at a major university, was announced yesterday as the new football coach at Louisiana State University. The selection follows his prior roles shaping coaching staffs and athletic programs, with plans to bring extensive experience to LSU.
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Bowling League Complications Tie Up Rainy Tuesday Night
In a postponed ninepin league clash Converse and Union each won a game amid rain as teams battled for the flat hill championship. Union's Werner and Rugelett led with strong pins, while Converse’s Stebold Lambrecht and Kneupper starred in the lively sets.
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H. Rugelett
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Lambrecht
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Arno Kneupper
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Ducharme Sparkles In Miners Victory Over Arson Club
Boni Mucharme, star of Brackenridge High, scored seven points guiding the Texas School of Mines to a 121 16 win over the Arson Athletic Club in a deciding game. The Miners head to Dallas to face Southern Methodist Musiangad, then Grant Satine before leaving for Ri Tray.
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Felix “Boni" Mucharme
Foremer
Grant Satine
Ri Tray
Fight results from Philadelphia card include multiple decisions and TKOs
Syracuse fighter Jackie Brady and Synil Juse scored a seventh round technical knockout over Bade Huth of Philadelphia with Kaufman of New York securing a decision over Limory Catan. Nettwright drew with Johnny McAllister in a 3 round bout. Benie Caeser of Philadelphia outpointed Eddie Reed of New York in lightweight. Frank Sieco of Philadelphia won a vialion over Jimmy Kelley in Atlantic City.
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Synil Juse
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Philadelphia
Oe Kaufman
New York
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Johnny McAllister
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Voy
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Phila Amphia
Eddie Reed
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Carpentier Declares Still Fit To Fight In France
In Paris the sporting world discusses Emorges Cathentier now a music hall star and Georges Carpentier who says he will give up his title as heavy weight champion of France only temporarily. He insists he is not finished and will prove he can still compete at the top.
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Paris
Dye
Emorges Cathentier
Hiteley
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Tam
France
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Notre Dame suffers first defeat in five starts on court
In Chicago and Notre Dame news, Notre Dame’s five game streak ends as they lose to a western foe in a late rally. Hoosiers suffer setback as North and western teams gain momentum ahead of upcoming clashes.
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Donahue Out as LSU Coach and Athletic Director
LSU announces the resignation of M. K. Mike Donahue from his six-year tenure as head coach and athletic director with a $10,000 annual salary. Russell Cohen will succeed him, replacing Donahue as coach while Cohen's Alabama co-head role ends January 1, 1925.
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Louisvie State University
M. K
Mike” Tlonzhue
Thomas W
Atkinson
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