Memories of football stars across regions
A December reminiscence lists standout players from the season across East, Middle West and Far West. It names Frank Carideo Notre Dame as greatest all around, Rob Russell Northwestern as best line plunger, Marchy Schwartz Notre Dame as best running back, Marty Brill Notre Dame as best blocking back, Jack Manders Minnesota as hardest hitting back, and Bert Metzger Notre Dame as greatest lineman among many others.
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Los Angeles
East
Middle West
Far West
Frank Carideo
Notre Dame
Rob Russell
Northwestern
Notre
Southern California
Marshal Duffield
Harlow Roathert
Stanford
Dartmouth
Carideo
Dutch Buth
Carnegie Tech
Alvin Culver
California
Johnny Kitzmiller
Oregon
St. Marys
Schwartz
Russell
Fletcher
St. Mary’s
Basketball Results From Monday Night Action
Professional Toledo 33 Patterson 24 lead slate. Collegiate results include Notre Dame 26 Kalamazoo 15 and Illinois 27 Delawid. St Louis P 26 Iowa 14. Oshkosh Normal 20 Michigan Tech 19. Marquette 27 Milwaukee Teachers 19. Northwestern 36 Bradley 23.
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Toledo
Patterson
Notre Dame
Kalamazoo
Illinois
Delawid
St Louis P
Iowa
Oshkosh Normal
Michigan Tech
Marquette
Milwaukee
Northwestern
Bradley
Cleveland Rosenblums Withdraw From Professional League
The Cleveland Rosenblums announced their withdrawal from the American Professional Basketball League amid poor fan patronage and a ruling against pivot play. President John J. O'Brien said the league might continue with one or two new teams, while Chicago Bruins may also follow Cleveland. Players Pete Barry Joe Lapchick Dutch Dehnert Lou Spindell and Charley Schultz were released and were to meet Toledo Red Men management to seek new clubs.
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Cleveland
Cleveland Rosenblums
John J. O’brien
Chicago Bruins
Max Rosenblum
Pete Barry
Joe Lapchick
Dutch Dehnert
Lou Spindell
Charley Schultz
Toledo Red Men
Wittenberg Freshmen Ineligible. Clean-Up Nears Finish
Wittenberg College, Springfield, announces that 16 freshmen are barred from intercollegiate athletics for receiving financial aid to meet expenses. The college aims to keep athletics amateur, denying upperclassmen ineligibility. Twelve of the freshmen have left. four remain enrolled but nonparticipants.
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Springfield
Wittenberg College
Nouse
Wittenberg
Reese E. Tulloss
Tulloss
United Press
Buckeye
Baseball Draft and Home Run Tactics Take Stage at 1931 Meetings
In New York the 1931 season opens with National and American League officials and club owners gathering to shape the draft and curb home runs. Key issues include a proposed draft price hike from 7500 to 10000, possible joint sessions, and a plan for screens or zoning to credit certain hits as two or three bases. Conversations center on reforming drafts and limiting long range homers amid hotel corridor chatter.
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United Press
New York
Kk. M. Landis
John A. Herdler
International
American Association
Pacific Coast
Amateur Yacht Race To Be Big Event Of 1931
A trans Atlantic race for amateur skippers tests skill with small yachts from Newport Rhode Island to Plymouth England starting July 4. Boats range 45 to 72 feet and race uses time allowances, handicaps up to several days, promising thrills and sea experience for non professional crews.
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Newport
R. I
Plymouth
England
Heidelberg Football Team Receives Gold Footballs
Gold footballs were awarded to 19 members of the Heidelberg team, Coach Ted Turney and Assistant Coach Charles Schuchardt, at a dinner Monday night for the undefeated squad. Congressman-elect John West of Delaware addressed the players.
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Tiffin
Heidelberg
Ted Turney
Charles Schuchardt
John West
Delaware
High Schools Vote on Girls Cage Tourney in Ohio
Ohio High School Athletic Association members mailed ballots to 1114 schools to decide the fate of girls scholastic basketball tournaments. Results will be announced December 29 at the State Board of Control meeting in Columbus. A two to one majority was expected to abolish tournaments after September 1, 1931, based on a Townsend questionnaire showing 510 in favor and 278 opposed.
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Columbus
Ohio
Ohio High School Athletic Association
State Board of Control of the Athletic Association
the Athletic Association
H. R. Townsend
Chicago Ends National Interscholastic Tournament Legacy
University of Chicago voted to discontinue the National Interscholastic Basketball Tournament founded to unite high schools nationwide. After decades as a premier amateur event, a university committee reviewed opinions from 269 schools, with 89 opposing, 30 in favor, and 16 undecided, leading to abandonment.
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Chicago
University of Chicago
A. A
Lexington
Kentucky
Blue Devils
Carr Creek
Foothills
Unews
Texas
Sation
Great Vienna
Georgia
Ath
Kansas City
Kansas
Tions
Stagg
Chicago University
University of Chicago Committee
Old Timers Edge Furnitures 6–0 In Narrow Ely Stadium Win
The Old Timers defeated the Thomas Furnitures 6 to 0 at Ely Stadium. S Kaminski scored on a first quarter run after Fatz blocked a kick, with Fritz gaining on line plays. Furnitures threatened late, but Old Timers held, while Rosas and Fortman stood out for Furniture.
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Old Timers
Thomas Furnitures
Ely Stadium
Fatz
S. Kaminski
Furnitures
Fortman
M. Fritz
V. Kaminski
G. Rosas
Fight Results on Monday Night Chicago Card
Edgar Norman of Norway defeated Charlie Arthurs of Kansas City. Johnny Freeman of Buffalo outpointed Nisse Ramm of Sweden. Dave Keller of Los Angeles beat Harry Brown of Cuba. Charlie Crocker of Duluth drew with Jackie Davis of Springfield. Steve Hess of Chicago defeated Chief Elkhart of Chicago. Carol Ogren of Chicago beat an unnamed opponent.
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Chicago
Edgar Norman
Norway
Charlie Arthurs
Kansas City
Johnny Freeman
Buffalo
N. Y
Nisse Ramm
Sweden
Dave Keller
Los Angeles
Harry Brown
Cuba
Charlie Crocker
Duluth
Minn
Jackie Davis
Springfield
Ill
Steve Hess
Chief Elkhart
Carol Ogren
End of League Thought Near in Ohio Town
At Marysville Ohio four schools, Delaware, Marysville, Bellefontaine and Urbana, failed to agree on a league’s future after a rift stemming from a Thanksgiving football dispute. Urbana remains within rights to keep receipts, while the state federation urges reconciliation to preserve the league. Benny Bass defeated Johnny Jadick in a ten round main event in Philadelphia before 10,000 fans.
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Marysville
Tecumseh High School Athletic League
Delaware
Bellefontaine
Urbana
Ohio High School Athletic Association
State Athletic Association
H. R. Townsend
Association
Philadelphia
Benny Bass
Johnny Jadick
Bass
Jadick
Wisecracking players lead midwest grid stories
Striking anecdotes from college football reveal witty players like Northwestern guard Wade Woodworth and Baylor captain Koch outmaneuvering officials with clever quips. Purdue fullback Yunevich and Notre Dame's George Gipp are cited in similar tongue in cheek moments as referees crack down on profanity and technicalities.
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Middle West
Wade Woodworth
Northwestern
Woodworth
Minnesota
Baylor
Koch
Yunevich
Gipp
Ebbets Knocks Out Franklin In Second Round Bout
Harry Ebbets of Freeport Long Island stopped Billy Franklin of New York in the second round of a scheduled 10 round light heavyweight bout at New York on December 9.
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New York
Harry Ebbets
Freeport
L. I
Billy Franklin
King George’s Racing Luck Dims as Royal Horses Struggle
London dispatch notes King George’s racing fortunes fell short in the year with only two victories. Patrick and Fairy Story triumphed, while most royal horses stay at Sandringham under W R Jarvis at Newmarket. Major Fetherstonhaugh oversees racing policy and the Sam Tingham stud, Friar Marcus stands as the top sire with $500,000-plus in offspring. Leonarchus, a promising two year old owned by Lord Ellesmere, leads future hopes as Sandringham youngsters anticipate a stronger year. The last royal classic winner was Seattle in 1928 for the 1 000 Guineas set.
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London
King George
Royal Purple
Patrick
Fairy Story
Sandringham Stud
W. R. Jarvis
Newmarket
Lord Harewood
Major Fetherstonhaugh
Sam Tingham
Royal Stud
Friar Marcus
Leonarchus
Lord Ellesmere
Sandringham
Seattle
Reflector Sign Aids Nighttime Street Visibility In LA
A street sign introduced in Los Angeles features a reflector that projects sun or electric light through its glass letters, improving readability at all times of day and night.
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Los Angeles
Cannon Unearthed At Fort Ticonderoga In New York
A cannon thought to be used by the French around 4175 years ago was recently uncovered at Fort Ticonderoga in New York. The discovery adds to the site’s historic artillery finds and may shed light on early colonial conflicts.
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Fort Ticonderoga
N. Y
North Loup Declared Popcorn Capital Of The World
North Loup Nebraska is named the popcorn capital of the world as residents celebrate the closing of the growing season with a multi day festival each autumn showcasing popcorn festivities and community pride.
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North Loup
Nebraska
Navy Prepares For Army Battle At Yankee Stadium
At Annapolis Md on December 9 the Naval Academy trains for the Army game in New York. Coach Bill Ingram drills the squad on Farragut Field. Joe Tschirgi returns after an ankle injury while Lou Kim proves his strong toes. Navy works to strengthen line play as Army holds the edge in the line. Cadets and middies wager sweaters and bath robes for the outcome, with government rules forcing cadets to wear issued robes.
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Annapolis
Hudson
Severn
Naval Academy
Yankee Stadium
New York
Pennsylvania
Bill Ingram
Farragut Field
Ingram
Bill
Joe Tschirgi
Joe
Ohio State
Army
Lou’ Kim
Navy
Jon
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