Football Business Holds Steady Across Colleges
A national survey finds football a $100 million industry with gate receipts near 1929 levels. Notre Dame drew 539,000 spectators, paying over $1 million, while Army Notre Dame drew the season’s largest crowd at Chicago about 105,000. Northwestern and Illinois reported varied but strong interest, Ohio State suffered attendance drops, and overall sentiment ties fan interest to strong teams despite hard times.
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Columbus
Notre Dame
Knute Rockne
Army
Chicago
Kenneth L. Wilson
Northwestern University
Northwestern
Michigan
University of Ilinois
Zuppke
Gary Huff
Ilinois
Robert Woodworth
Purdue University
Woodworth
Ohio State University
L. W. St. John
Ohio State
A. A. Stagg
University of Chicago
Maroons
John L. Griffith
Iowa
Harvard
Cambridge
Ann Arbor
Phillip B. Fleming
West Point
Pennsylvania
Cornell
Baseball Draft Showdown Brightens uncertain winter
New York December reports outline a tense session as committees from the American and National Leagues met with three minor leagues to resolve the troublesome draft. League officials touted possible gains while highlighting attendance records and proposed reforms.
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New York
International
American Association
Pacific Coast League
National League
John A. Heydler
Speaking 2a P Sports Six Day Bike Races
New York spectators weigh in on six day bike races as riders rotate through rounds daily. The event runs six days with sprint prizes and timed rests after spills, drawing a strong Italian and Latin audience.
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New York
All Buckeye coaches name All-Buckeye eleven
Ohio University coach Don Peden and peers from Miami, Cincinnati and Ohio Wesleyan select an All-Buckeye Conference team. The 11 players include Jensen and Halpin at ends, Griffith and Hallett at tackles, Chrisman Nieberg at guards, North at center, Gabriel at quarterback, Kepler and Cartwright at halfback, and Ginaven at fullback.
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Columbus
United Press Today
Buckeye
Don Peden
Ohio University
George Gauthier
Ohio Wesleyan
C. M. Pittser
Miami
George Babcock
Cincinnati
Bearcats
Edson Rupp
Denison
Dwight Jensen
Gilead
Delmar Halpin
Massillon
Arthur Hallett
Buffalo
N. Y
University of Cincinnati
Marshall Griffith
Wilkinsburg
Claude Chrisman
Vernon
Gordon Nieberg
Cleveland
Ralph Taurmanz
Harold North
George Brown
Malden
Mass
Brown
North
Clark Garbriel
Piqua
Russell Kepler
Wellington
Wilbur Cartwright
Miamisburg
Howard Ginaven
Springfield
Clifford Goldmeyer
Ginaven
Goldmeyer
Halpin
Griffith
Ohio
Hallett
Chrisman
Nieberg
Gabriel
Kepler
Cartwright
Godfrey and Cheek Victors in Milwaukee Boxing Card
In Milwaukee on December 10, George Godfrey stopped Seal Harris by KO after 256 1 4 pounds met Harris 238 1 2. Harry Dublinsky won on a foul against Mickey ONeil in a Chicago bout, while Frank lin Cheek beat Jackie Stewart in Milwaukee at 125 1 2 pounds.
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Milwaukee
Wis
George Godfrey
Philadelphia
Seal Harris
Chicago
Harry Dublinsky
Mickey O'Neil
Franklin Cheek
Jackie Stewart
Louisville
Carl Husta Sparks Fort Wayne Victory Over Paterson
Carl Husta, newly acquired from the disbanded Cleveland Rosenblums, scored five points in the second half to lift Fort Wayne to an 18 to 14 win over Paterson in an American League basketball game. The score was tied at 9-9 at halftime.
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Fort Wayne
Ind
Carl Husta
Cleveland Rosenblums
Paterson
Six Day Race Worth a Visit Despite Ambiguity
The six day race, though lacking definite outcomes, is described as well worth at least one visit for readers. It notes the event’s appeal remains, inviting curiosity and attendance despite uncertainty about results or specifics.
Henry Stark to headline comeback boxing act at Amherst gym
Amherst C Dec 10 Henry Stark world champ bag puncher plans a comeback exhibition at Amherst High School gym. Stark, English 1898 champion and 1898 American champ, battled neuritis in 1926 and has regained strength through daily gym work at Elyria M C A. He claims to perform all 38 bag punching movements and has a long vaudeville record with four M C A director roles and ties to Honolulu club.
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Amherst
Henry Stark
Amherst High School
Stark
National Sports Club
London
England
Madison Square Garden
New York City
Elyria ¥. M
Kearns
Dempsey
Toledo
Jess Willard
Honolulu
T. H
Unveiling of Oliver Kelly portrait at Hickory Tree Grange
The Hickory Tree Grange met in Milan Avenue hall for a regular session led by Master J. E. Whiton. A Christmas party committee was named, and the unveiling of Oliver Hudson Kelly’s portrait followed a program featuring readings, songs, and a biographical sketch, with Juvenile Grange members participating.
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Hickory Tree Grange
Grange
Milan Avenue
J. E. Whiton
W. E. Schultheiss
Fred Schaub
J. W. Dute
Henry Kolbe
William Ruth
J. K. Crosby
Wanda
Stella
Marian Heacock
R. Heacock
Oliver Hudson
Kelly
George Walker
Raymond Coty
George Cotton
National Crane
George Pater
E. Schultheiss
National Grange
St. Louis
Reuben Date
O. H. Kelly
The
N. W. Bechtel
Intermediate League annual meeting at St Peter's Evangelical
The In termediate League at St Peter's Evangelical church held its annual meeting in the church parlors last evening. Devotionals were led by Muldred Wragg. Bennie Edwards was admitted as a member. Officers elected: President Ralph Stark, Vice President Alice Schieferstein, Secretary Myrtle Franklin, Treasurer Melvin Reichert. Rev. C E Schmidt presented Bethlehem slides. Christmas party followed with gift exchange and games. Refreshments for 30 members and one guest Marie Lange provided by Marie Wilhelm and Margaret Bartha.
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Intermediate League
St. Peter's Evangelical Church
Muldred Wragg
Bennie Edwards
Ralph Stark
Alice Schieferstein
Myrtle Franklin
Melvin Reichert
C. E. Schmidt
Bethlehem
Marie Lange
Marie Wilhelm
Margaret Bartha
Legion auxiliary meets with card party plans and prizes
The Auxiliary of the local American Legion held a meeting to finalize plans for a card party at the K of P Hall on Friday with a door prize and other prizes. A social hour followed with games music and refreshments.
Local Five 1a Winner at Norwalk
Ernie Braden reports the Church of Christ basketball team triumphed 36-35 at Norwalk after two extended extra periods. The game swung closely with multiple lead changes, highlighted by Weidermier for Norwalk and Robertson and Bako for Elyria in a dramatic, hard fought finish.
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Ernie Braden
Church of Christ
Norwalk
Norwalk Pennzons
Church Boys
Bishman
T. Smith
Cook
Robertson
Church
Weidermier
Freddy Smith
Whitteraker
Elyria Boys
Beach
Pennzols
Taylor
Bako
Church of Christ Center
Dave Robertson
Homeric
Johnny Machock Promotes Boxing Carnival for Charity
Local boxer and promoter Johnny Machock announced a giant boxing carnival to be held Tuesday December 23 at St Agnes Hall. The proceeds will be turned over to the Not An Empty Stocking Fund Committee following last year’s successful event.
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Johnny Machock
St. Agnes Hall
Madhock
Stribling and Griffiths Face 10 Round Heavyweight Bout
Chicago undecided ahead of a major 10 round heavyweight clash as W L Stribling and Gerald Griffiths meet at Chicago Stadium. The winner aims to challenge Max Schmeling, with both fighters’ form key to title hopes. The show, organized by Machock, promises six bouts and strong local talent from Elyria and Cleveland.
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Chicago
W. L. “Young” Stribing
Gerald “Tuffy Griffiths
Chicago Stadium
Max Schmeling
Griffiths
Stribling
Willie the
Miss Nichols Aims For West East Air Record
Ruth Nichols of Rye New York a woman flyer started from Wichita at 8 46 a m in a Lockheed monoplane with 400 gallons of fuel for a non stop flight to New York She had just landed after a coast to coast non stop flight and was well ahead of the record on arrival here.
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Wichita
Kas
Ruth Nichols
Rye
N. Y
New York
Cleverland Safety Council Sponsors Local Event
The event was sponsored by the Cleverland Safety Council, backing a community program or campaign. Local officials announced support and participation from residents and volunteers. The gathering aimed to promote safety awareness and civic engagement within the neighborhood.
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The
Cleverland Safety Council
Luncheon Club Volleyball Results and City Plans
The Luncheon Club volley team lost to the Young Men's Club 15 13 and 15 12 and defeated Kiwanis 15 8 15 8 in a postponed match. Persia intends a city of one million square meters near Salinas after an earthquake.
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Rotary
Kiwanis
Persia
Salinas
Rotary Econe Kiwanis
Wy” Indus
Locomotive with roller bearings put in service by eastern railroad
An experimental locomotive fully equipped with roller bearings was recently placed in service by an eastern railroad, showcasing a new bearing technology in active duty. The move signals potential efficiency gains and maintenance implications for the line.
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Eastern Railroad
Elyria Y M C A Court Hosts Christ vs Lorain Hoops
The Elyria Church of Christ team will face Lorain West Side Bakers at the Elyria Y M C A court on Saturday evening in a fast preliminary as Elyria Reds meet the Baton Independents. Proceeds go to the Not An Empty Stocking Fund.
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Elyria Church of Christ Cagers
Lorain West Side
Bakers
Elyria Y. M. Co. A
Elyria Reds
Baton Independents
PUGLISTIC STARS IN BENEFIT BOUT AT CLEVELAND TONIGHT
Fidel La Barba former flyweight champion Jackie Field former welterweight champion and Ray Miller Chicago lightweight appear on the Christmas benefit boxing card in Cleveland tonight. La Barbara meets Eddie Shea Paul Pirrone fights Field and Miller faces Johnny Farr all from Cleveland. The show, sponsored by the Cleveland News, supports its annual Christmas fund for the needy.
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Madhock
Elyria
Cleveland
Johnny
al Taylor
Mickey Bayson
Manny Robbins
Machock
Andy Pollock
Billy Wash
Johnny Miller
Pollock
Billy Senders
Lorain
Pallock
Senders
Antlers
Johnny Kilbane
Paul Pirrone
Cleveland Welter
Cleveland News
Public Hall
Puglistic
Fidel la Barba
Jackie Field
Ray Miller
Chicago
la Barbara
Eddie Shea
Fields
Miller
Johnny Farr
Shea
Ethiopia to Build Grand Blue Nile Dam Project
Ethiopia plans a new $20 million dam across the Blue Nile at its emergence from Lake Tsana. The mega structure aims to harness hydroelectric power and boost regional development, signaling a major advance in national infrastructure.
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Ethopia
Blue Nile
Tsana
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Security Benefit Association
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Albert Slack
Don Rockwood
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