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Newspaper
Warren Tribune
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1928
Page
6
L Weidert leads with an average of 165 points as seven teams feature players in the Big 10. The report covers percentages and results from the first four weeks of the schedule.
Rudolph Barbers vaulted to first in the city league at the Arcade by beating Cal Cigars three points as Barbers totaled a new high 2676 pins while Cigars managed 2442. Frank Fadale aided with 573 including a 212 game, the evening's high.
Pat Page and Indiana University coach Pat Pace lead a Hoosier eleven on edge for one of the program’s most successful seasons. Once the conference doormat, Indiana eyes a potential Big Ten title as a powerful team this fall reshapes its status.
Smith and Horton edged Hammond 1 0 as new players Press and Muscary debuted for Hammond. The contest featured a tight finish with both sides exchanging chances and a late goal securing the win for Smith and Horton.
In a tight Industrial League match at Arcade Ril es the Wholesalers topped Hammond Tanks 2297 to 2155 after losing the opener. Leo Weidert led the league with 494 and Ploss added a 190 as Hammond’s squad posted 461 in total.
A veteran football coach and fan lauds Knute Rockne’s Notre Dame, saying his team outsmarts opponents rather than relying on brute force. He argues a loss to Notre Dame can improve a team more than a win against others, citing Minnesota’s power and Wisconsin’s midseason struggles.
A United Press review notes boxing's downturn after Jack Dempsey's departure. By 1928 promoters lost money, champions scarce, and indoor season fights priced high as contenders falter. The piece argues the sport's decline aligns with Dempsey's exit, not Tunney's.
Meadville High reports multiple injuries as three players, including guard Bob Kent, center Scott Wildmann, and fellow guard Bob Roha, exit the season after ankle and collarbone breaks. Also notes Fordham Holy Cross series tied at eight wins each with a 77 tie in 1926.
Keecorda High reports top marks by Leo Weidert and Bill Thom across single and three game totals. Smith-Horton leads team totals while Style Shop and Rudolph Barbers post high game marks. Week two schedule lists Struthers Wells facing National Forge and other matchups with Style Shop featured. Doctor writes health play Healing Waters by Dr John P Fergus presented by Albany Players in Glasgow.
Pitt Panthers coach Sutherland notices a late practice for the upcoming city championship clash with Carnegie Tech Tartans. Flood lights illuminate the field as Tom Parkinson recovers from a rib injury while Pitt scouts the undefeated Tartans noted for a heavy line and backfield.
In Chicago Mushy Callahan and Bobby Tracey drew. In Indianapolis Eddie Shea beat Frankie Garcia while Windy Meyers beat Shake Aguinaldo and Jimmy Brown defeated Johnny Budd. In Portland Young Nationalista defeated Charlie Pinto in a tight 10 round decision with early knockdowns.
Colleges from Pittsburgh to Princeton report injury updates and lineup shuffles ahead of key games. Pittsburgh aims to curb the Kards with a strong camp, while Washington Jefferson bets Lipman at center after Aschmann’s injury. Yale, Holy Cross, Cornell, Navy, and NYU all tinker lineups and tactics for Saturday clashes.
In Sportorials column James town Journal editor ry Stew Maguire predicts Warren High should win two North East and Kane contests while Jamestown faces Lafayette of Buffalo and Olean with Red and Green victories seen as possible. Warren fans plan to travel to Celoron for a Webb squad clash and 1000 extra seats are added at Montgomery Field for Homecoming weekend.
Warren Semi Pro players meet at Beaty Field for a 5 15 practice as they prepare for Sunday’s Jamestown James town Black Rocks game at Celeron Park. Additions boost Warren’s hopes while Jamestown expects a tough, weight advantaged clash. Local fans plan to travel with Coach Reese’s squad.
The Braves mocked a Chicago offer of 200000 for Rogers Hornsby as insufficient compared with a rumored 400000 figure. Boston would pay more for Hornsby, while Chicago hints at possible moves involving Big Bill Thompson and a million to Washington for Coolidge. A separate deal failed when New York did not trade Paul Whitman for the Graf Zeppelin.
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