Georgia Tech Faces California in Rose Bowl Classic
Pasadena sees a clash of east and west as Georgia Tech and California meet in the Rose Bowl for New Year’s Day 1929. About 70,000 fans expected, Tech led by Peter Punch with Mizell and Lumpkin starring for California, while Benny Lom and Schmidt pace the Bears’ versatile attack. Coaches Price and Alexander pledged no alibis as lineup speculation ran high.
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Stanford
California
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Clarence
Nibs" Price
W. A. Alexander
Alexander
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Drennon
RG Schwartz Watkins RT Bancroft Waddell
RE Phillips
Cy Durant
Hisan Mizell
Lom Thomason
Berr Lumpkin
FR Schmidt
Herbert
Gasoline Tax Revenue in 1929 Totals Over Nine Million
Revenue figures show gasoline tax collections reached 9,133,707.68 in 1929 led by R. B. Johnson, state treasurer, with total state receipts from gasoline, cigarette, and inheritance taxes at 11,492,783.38 for the year. Administration costs amounted to 23,296.98, and over 65,000 refund claims totaling about 400,100 were paid to nonhighway fuel users.
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R. BE. Johnson
Jontson
Johnson
Man Sustains Double Arm Fractures in Window Fall
Price 19 of 420 Fourth Street East and his adopted son Young Prior were injured when Price fell from a second floor window while washing windows. Price suffered both arms broken and severe facial injuries. Prior was taken to the hospital by police with minor injuries. Authorities said Price entered a neighboring home after the fall and announced his condition.
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Fourth Street East
Alien Memorial
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James Munsey
Lee Smith
Charles Fickens Price
Price
Lee Pickens
Clockwork Time Passes In A Fragmented Note
A jumble of lines reflects a newspaper page mix of poetic lines and stray sports quips. It references a clock, shifting years, and asks why artists depict a naked baby for the New Year. A Kansas woman story hints at a long nervous life tied to privacy.
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Ehllenage Johson
The
Washington Star
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Sie
Hawkeye Five Eyes Start Of Big Ten Season
The University of Iowa basketball team opens Western Conference play against Ohio State in Iowa City as coach Justin M. Barnes watches his squad develop. Pittsburgh beat Iowa 45 to 39 last week with a late comeback, and Ohio State struggled but beat Penn State earlier.
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Courier Special Service
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Ohio State
Altho Pittsburgh
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Pitt
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Secord
Forrest Twogood
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Wilecox
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Ohlo State
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van Hayde
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Giants Release Thomas On Option To Toledo
New York Giants announce Herbert Thomas, third baseman, released on option to the Toledo club of the American Association. In Evanston Northwestern defeats Penn Skate 41 to 17 in basketball before 5000 spectators.
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Yankees Not to Have Gings of Other Years
Chicago aims at a tougher 1929 AL pennant race as weaker clubs strengthen. Detroit adds Stanley Harris and Able to mount a challenge. St Louis and Washington bolster rosters. Cleveland pursues star minors. Chicago funds upgrades. Boston improves. Philadelphia mostly stays the same while New York remains potent with pitching and defense shaping the contest.
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Washington
Cleveland
Tigers
Browns
Walter Johnson
Boston
Buddy Myer
Nationals
Mieveland
Indians
Philadelphia
Connie Mack
New York
Sentences Rendered in Local Liquor and Transport Offenses
Judge G W Wood presided over a busy last session of the term with several defendants facing penalties for illegal transportation and liquor charges. Ervy Kenison received 200 dollars and costs, PF W Rewings 100 dollars and costs, Claude Spiker fluctuated plea results culminating in guilt with 106 dollars and costs, while William L Venable had a desertion charge dismissed. FR Rawlings, after pleading guilty to carrying a concealed weapon, was fined and may serve up to 30 days in jail.
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George J. Sager
Fr, Rawlings
1928 Sports Champions Selected By Associated Press
The 1928 AP champions cover baseball football track and field and more. Notable names include Babe Ruth Lou Meyer Dazzy Vance Mickey Cochrane Rogers Hornsby Joe Dundee Georgia Tech Michigan and Princeton among others across leagues and events. The list spans major professional and collegiate honors in speed billiards horse racing golf tennis and rowing.
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Los Angeles
New York Yankees
St. Louis Cardinals
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St. Louis
Mickey Cochrane
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New York
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Belgium
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Frank Taberski
Schenectady
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John A. Clinton
Pittsburgh
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National Pocket
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Balkline
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William Waldron
Royint
Yankees Sign Lyn Lary in 1929 Welcome Request
In a lively exchange manager Miller Huggins introduces Lyn Lary of Oakland to the New York Yankees. Lary reports a .314 average in 167 games with seven homers and 34 doubles last season. Huggins hints at potential shortstop duties, with Mark Koenig possibly moving to third, and urges Lary to report to St Petersboro early.
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Suletun
Yankees
Mark Koenig
St Prtersboro
Delaware Treasurer Issues 3500 Auto Plates In One Day
Delaware county motorists received 3500 license plates in a single day as overtime production capped year end. County Treasurer E. H. Croskey expected about 700 plates to become delinquent when 1000 additional plates mailed, with a $1 monthly penalty. In 192A, Delaware county reported 6,803 registered cars.
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Hoover era job favors cited in Iowa tale
A Mississippi senator allegedly used a New York tour to press for loyal Democrats, elevating Elizabeth Reynolds of Iowa from secretary in Mississippi to secretary to Representative Vincent in Council Bluffs. Reynolds reportedly admitted voting for Hoover, prompting her shift amid party loyalty talks. The scoop, attributed to a Washington News writer, notes the senator’s staff removal tactic and Reynolds' subsequent employment change.
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New Year Resolution Ex Rickard Seeks Healing
Ex Rickard signals a healing aim at the start of the new year, outlining personal steps and goals. He emphasizes recovery, balance, and renewed purpose as part of a fresh life chapter. He notes support from close associates and a plan to pursue steady progress in health and well being.
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