Don George Wins New Wrestling Heavyweight Title
Gus Sonnenberg loses the world heavyweight crown to Don George before 10 400 fans at the Olympic Auditorium in Los Angeles. George, former national amateur champion from Michigan, defeats Sonnenberg two falls to one with a head scissors and armlock in the deciding third fall. Sonnenberg reports a torn left shoulder ligament from the second fall.
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Shea Beats Fidel La Barba In Cleveland Bout For Title Shot
Eddie Shea of Chicago defeated Fidel La Barba of Los Angeles in a 10 round featherweight bout in Cleveland drawing a record 12 000 spectators and $48 360 gate. Shea advances toward the world title while La Barba retires briefly. Jackie Fields defeated Paul Pirrone and Johnny Farr beat Ray Miller in 10 round scraps.
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All Star grid exhibition invites Utah and Washington players
Captain Ray Price and Martin Jonas of the University of Utah football team accepted invitations from University of Washington coach Jimmie Phelan to play in a charity game against Notre Dame stars in Los Angeles on December 27. Jonas is a three year All Rocky Mountain center and Price has held the fullback spot on the all star team for two seasons.
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Rube Foster Dies After Illness Ends Pioneering Negro League Era
Chicago report confirms death of baseball pioneer Rube Foster age noted after a two year illness. Foster organized the Negro National League in 1920 and served as president and commissioner, shaping early professional black baseball.
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Rockne To Be Presented Anthracite Football
In Lansford Pennsylvania on December 11 the AP reports a football made of anthracite coal will be presented to Knute Rockne for his achievements in football. The event signals a tribute to the famed coach and his impact on the sport.
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Army Navy Game Sellout Hopes Fueled by Broadway Parade
Army Navy football clash in New York aims to sell out with a Broadway parade led by a 90 piece Navy band and Army trucks. Navy offense shines after beating Pennsylvania as Army struggles to stop Navy reserves in scrimmage.
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Rockne Reflects on Glory After Notre Dame Triumph
Knute Rockne speaks publicly of fatigue and doubt after Notre Dame’s victory over Southern California. He plans Mayo Clinic treatment in Rochester and says the 1930 team saved the western football reputation, while acknowledging the aches in his legs and weariness from a demanding season. He will rest in New York then Rochester for weeks.
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Notre Dame Alumni Banquet Trophy Described in Anthracite Art
At Notre Dame the annual alumni banquet features a trophy carved from a solid chunk of anthracite polished to a brilliant finish. It is mounted on a pedestal with a miniature field marked by lines representing five yard stripes and two goal posts. Andrew J. Burner of Coaldale Pa will present the trophy to the noted coach Rockne.
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Royal Canadian Golf Association rules on miniature golf prizes
The Royal Canadian Golf Association ruled that any player who competes in a miniature golf competition for cash prizes forfeits amateur status. The decision was announced in Toronto on December 11.
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Veterans Find Jobs as Major Teams Tap Old Timers
In New York amid stalled drafting talks, aging stars push trades and sign with major and minor clubs. Wally Schang joins Detroit, Cy Perkins signs with the Yankees, Joe Dugan moves to Detroit as a versatile player. George Burns and Chief Bender also meet with executives.
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Stribling and Griffiths End Their Training for Ten Round Bout
W L Stribling of Macon Georgia and Jerry Griffiths of Sioux City Iowa completed their battle plans for a ten round heavyweight bout at Chicago Stadium tomorrow night Griffiths has trained three weeks to peak for the test Stribling weighing 188 and Griffiths 186 with about 20000 fans expected and a $100000 gate Also noted Hawaii beat Brigham Young 49 to 13 in Honolulu yesterday and coach hirings rumors for McGraw Burns and Bender without landing new posts
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Uncle Sam sells destroyers on installment plan
The government offers decommissioned destroyers for sale but bans buyers from transporting any intoxicating liquor or beverages while or after purchase. The caution aims to prevent rum running during the transfer of ships.
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