Light heavyweight stars eyed to challenge Tunney era
The article compares Tommy Loughran and W L Stribling as top light heavyweights who may challenge Tunney for the vacant title. It notes Stribling’s power, Loughran’s steady technique, and their potential to clean up the heavyweight scene as 1929 campaign nears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alan J
Tommy Laughran
W. L. ‘Oung
Laughran
Stribling
Ballyoo
Dsa
Tunney
Rgia
High to Open Court Season With Local Five Match
The opening high school basketball game is set for tomorrow night on the local High floor against the Central Five of Washington. Ten players will see action, new uniforms were issued yesterday, and a large crowd is expected to witness a close contest between well prepared local players Segal Phillips Stonebraker Widmyer Hammaker Extine Hart Rosenberg Heard Reed.
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Washington
Semler
Segal
Phillips
Stonebraker
Widmyer
Hammaker
Extine
Hart
Rosenberg
Heard
Reed
Central
Hancock Y quints rout Hoffman Chevrolet for win
The Hagerstown YMCA team easily defeated Hoffman Chevrolet Hancock last night on the local floor, winning 36 to 20. Shaw led the winners with strong scoring, while McKinley edged him for high honors as the Heacock side fought hard for the losers.
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Hagerstown Y. M. C. A
Hancock
Shaw
McKinley
Heacock
Snyder
Fiery
Young
Powers
Philadelphia Athletic
McCullough
Sharkey Ready For Stribling Bout In Miami February
Tex Rickard and Jack Sharkey have a definite agreement for a February Miami bout with Young Stribling. Sharkey and manager Johnny Buckley arrive tomorrow to finalize terms, with February 26 targeted as the fight date.
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New York
Tex Rickard
Jack Sharkey
Boston
Young Stribling
Miami
Fla
Sharkey
Johnny Buckley
Court season at Ot James opens after holidays
The St. James basketball team, coached by Orrick, prepares for the season opener after the holidays. The squad features several football players known for speed and rugged practice, with big men expected to challenge any opponent once play begins.
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OT. James
St. James Basketball Fire
Orrick
Hi School Floor To Be Refinished
After holidays the Maroon and Gray basketball floor will be refinished. M. B. Keener won the contract, work to be done over the break. New floor and two sets of uniforms set the team to look good as locals predict a strong season ahead.
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M. B. Keener
Weesk
Layton Retains Cushion Title as Scraps Loom
In Chicago on December 20 the inaugural world double-joined cue championship tourney concluded with Johnny Layton defeating Willie Hoppe 50 to 23 in 22 innings to retain the three cushion world title. The pocket billiards championship remains unsettled as Frank Taberski challenges Ralph Greenleaf after a dispute over rule violations and a slated rematch tomorrow night. The committee ruled that referee Orr erred in allowing Greenleaf to leave the arena twice.
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Chicago
Johnny Layton
Missouri
Willie Hoppe
Frank Taberski
Schenectady
National Billiards
Ralph Greenleaf
Greenleaf
Layton
Hoppe
Taberski
Orr
1928 Champions and Sports Across United States
A collage of mentions covers 1928 sports across the United States including Kentucky Derby English Derby track events Olympic field competitions Intercollegiate rowing Yale Harvard California and Yale rowers, professional hockey and basketball with New York teams, baseball with the Yankees and Celtics, heavyweight wrestling with Strangler Lewis, polo, golf cups and tennis Davis Cup. The fragmented OCR lists multiple sports stories and national competitions without a single cohesive narrative.
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Felstead
California
Yale-Harvard
Yale
New York Rangers
New York Celtics
New York Yankees
Strangler Lewis International Polo
France
Hooks and Controversy Over Red Cagle's College Path
The debate centers on recruiting methods in college football and a claim that Army star Red Cagle was a tramp athlete before West Point. Ike Ashburn of the Houston Chamber questions the charge, while T R Mob defends Southwestern Louisiana and Cagle’s reputation, noting Cagle’s modest background and media portrayal.
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Theethods
Red Cagle
Star Army
West Point
Cagle
Texas A. & M
Ike Ashburn
Houston Chamber of Commerce
T. R. Mobschool
Army
Ashburn
Southwestern Louisiana
Southern Association of Colleges
Colonel Ashburn
Cagle and the Texas A M recruitment tale
The reminiscence recounts Cagle's brief trip to Texas A and M with coach Bull Johnson in 1925. Johnson allegedly lured Cagle and Welch, paying expenses, while Cagle returned after a week, denying intent to transfer. Welch stayed, and the motive included early summer registration to dodge a migratory rule.
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Cagle
Texas A. & M
Bull’ Johnson
South Park College
Lafayette
Red
Mrr. Johnson
Welch
Catbirds Lead After Bird Bowling Showdown
The Bird League at Palace Alleys saw the Catbirds win two of three against the Woodpeckers to retain first place, while the Sparrows swept the Robins to move into second. Gus Ward leads season averages at 143 with Dick Dofflemyer second at 130. Standings show Woodpeckers and Robins trailing.
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Victor Products Corporation
Palace
Catbirds
Woodpeckers
Sparrows
Robins
Gus Ward
Dick Dofflemyer
Powers Averages 1 000 In Big Game
John L. Ike Powers of Hancock Koy features in the American League pitching records for the year. Powers, once with the Philadelphia staff, is listed with a 1 000 win percentage after officially earning one victory. Lefty Grove, ex Martinsburg hurler, posted four shutouts last season and 24 complete games with several strong two and three hit efforts.
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John L
Ike) Powers
Hancock Koy
Powers
Philadelphia
Lefty Grove
Martinsburg
White Sox draw 700000 in season attendance
Grove is cited among top American League pitchers as Chicago, Dec. 20, notes the White Sox averaged .523 and finished in and out of second division. The club drew more than 700,000 fans through the turnstile last season.
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Grove
Chicago
Chicago White Sox
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Lomski
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Risko
Paulino
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Pauline
Bush Terminal
United States
H.R. Rudy
Hamilton Corner
Briar Pipes
Hagerstown
W. Cor. Public SQ
Hancock Easy For ‘Y’ Quint
Hoffman Chevies
Bagaene
vicKinley
A. French
Buchanan
Faith
Ee Peste
F. French
Nee Shaw
Billard
Kolsters
Allwater Kent
Ynrad
Lesa
Commercial Service & Credit Co
Arcade
Edgar C. Jones
Mer
Legal Yntereat
Reshman
Ultimate Radio
S. Potomac ST
Santa Claus
Father
Akan Later
Saint Nick
WOR
Minium Nad Hause Co. CO
Potomac ST
WEAF
WTIC
WIAR
WTAG
WCSH
WEL
WRC
WGY
WGR
WCAE
WAM
WWI
James Montgomery Flagg
WJZ
WBZ
WEAL
WHAM
ERDKA
WLW
WIR
KY Phonograph
Carolina Lazzari
WABC
WEAN
WFAN
WNAC
WFEL
WIAS
WKRC
WSPD
WLBW
WKBW
WCAC
WGHP
WMAL
Weaf Wee
WIC
WFI
WSB
Shopper S Gates Electric Co
Crosley
Jonathan St
Ravvio Ser
Storf
Franklin St
W. H. Needy
Hae Radio Free
Nings
F. E. Mong
Atwater Kent Radios
Hoffman Electric Co
Newark
N. J
Anderson, S. C
Broadway
Anda
Hagerstown Motor Co
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