Tex Rickard to announce coming bout in Miami
New York Times reports Tex Rickard will announce tomorrow from Miami that he has signed Jack Sharkey to box Young on February 26 in Miami. The promoter and Sharkey have reportedly patched up differences and met financial demands. Sharkey must defeat K P Christner of Akron January 25. if not, Paulino Uzeudun may replace him.
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Hanover High Prepares For Central High Matchup
Hanover High boys basketball, coming off a holiday break, resumes practice under Coach Semler. The squad, aiming for early season form, faces Central High in a January 5 away game after two consecutive home tests on the new Cumberland High floor.
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Cubs lead NL in fielding with strong squad
New York December 26 Chicago Cubs head the National League in fielding for last season posting a club average of .975 and having a top man at every position. The St Louis Cardinals follow with markers of .9743 and five players among the leaders while Cincinnati stands third at .9738.
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Local Y Five Wins Fast One Over Harrisburg Battle
Hagerstown defeats Harrisburg K. of C. team 26 to 19 led by Corky Snyder with four field goals and three free throws. The crowd was small and may signal the end of semi pro basketball in the city as local action settled with steady defense and quick breaks.
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Clashing Grid Eleves Near New Year Showdowns
Pasadena December 26 Yellow Jackets of Georgia Tech and Bears of California near peak fitness for the New Year clash. Tech’s Durant and Maree recovery improves after colds. Georgia Tech schedules two workouts daily while California reduces to one session starting tomorrow under Coach Nike Price.
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Cleveland Indians Add Averill In Trade For Jolley
Cleveland buys Marl Averill for 40000 to upgrade left field at the new stadium. General Manager Billy Evans pursued Smead Jolley but switch to Averill after a million-dollar Cleveland bond issue. Averill hit 354 last season with San Francisco and can cover the expansive outfield.
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Goats and Gaffes Highlight 1928 Baseball Season
NEA Service Sports Editor notes that while stars shone, attention turns to those who faltered. Highlights include Wilson’s 31 homers and 94 strikeouts, Brandt’s 21 losses, Rixey’s 317 hits allowed, Malone’s 10 wild pitches, Wright’s 39 errors in 101 games, and Herman’s 16 errors as examples of notable missteps amid a season of feats.
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Horemans to defend title in February billiards tourney
Edouard Horemans of Belgium the world champion in 18.2 balkline billiards will defend his title in a February 4 start in New York. An eight man field includes Welker Cochran Jake Schaeter Willie Hoppe Eric Hagenlacher Marcel Van Leemput Felix Grange Roger Conti Derbier Kinney Matsuyama Tadao Suganuma. Miss Mary Miller and Miss Anne Miller are ill with the grippe in East Washington street.
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Williams Must Win Tonight to Continue Title Drive
Kid Williams, former bantamweight champion, faces Lou Guglimi tonight at the Armory in Hagerstown. A win keeps his comeback alive as promoter Engren hails his run as one of boxing history’s notable arcs. Under the ring lights at 8:30, the card also features Goldstein vs Check, Ferries vs Finazzo, Marsonek vs Regan, and opener Williams vs Woods. Local enthusiasm runs high with strong advance ticket sales.
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East West charity game drills amid uncertain lineups
In San Francisco on December 26, both Eastern and Western football stars conducted their final hard workouts ahead of the East West charity game on December 29. Western backs, under coach Orin Hollingbery, mixed backfield combinations as preparations continued. Biff Hoffman of Stanford remains central to Western plans while the Eastern squad showed sharper play and will train heavily again tomorrow before Friday’s closing practice. Separately, the New York Yankees announced the release of James Reese on option to Oakland of the Pacific Coast League after a disappointing season marred by illness. Reese, a young second baseman, had been acquired last year with Lynford Lary for 1929 delivery. a reported price near 160,000 remained attached to the deal.
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Hudkins Devos Bout Set After Sparring Session
Ace Hudkins trained four rounds of light sparring at Madison Square Garden and will fight Rene Devos Friday night in New York. Hudkins weighed 154 pounds and looked healthier than his welterweight days. Franklin Miller of the University of Michigan is spending the holidays with his parents on Broadway.
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Boxing Rivalry Sets Stage For Hudkins Devos Bout
Ace Hudkins of Nebraska faces Rene Devos of Belgium in a major boxing social event. Devos, noted as the best foreign 160-pounder since Milligan, meets Hudkins who has fought many top contenders. The match follows Tex Rickard’s Miami Beach move and hints at further eliminations for the winter, including Sharkey versus Stribling as a potential headline.
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