Getroiters Ask That Landis Be Called Unfit
Detroit report says Assistant County Prosecutor John Watts began a petition to charge Commissioner Landis with incompetency. The circulated petition targets Landis over alleged unfair treatment of Ty Cobb and is backed by Detroit residents who view the former Tiger manager unfairly treated.
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Alabama Faces Stanford In Rose Bowl Clash On New Year
Pasadena notes say Alabama led by Wallace Wade and captain Hoyt Winslett arrived with 38 players for the Rose Bowl against Glenn Warner's Stanford Cardinals. Holmes stayed in El Paso for medical care. Wade avoided weather comments while noting team confidence.
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Canadian teen Irene Ryne leads in national swim and dive
The 17 year old Irene Ryne of Toronto is described as Canada’s champion girl swimmer and diver with many records in short events. She recently arrived at Catalina Island California to begin intensive training for a major swim event.
Ernie Nevers Toe Dooms Hollywood Victory in Christmastime Game
Ernie Nevers, former Stanford star and Duluth pro leader, booted a field goal as Hollywood Generals fell 6 to 3 to the Duluth squad. Navy end Berktyormét Utiverd’s California pass set up the lone TD. Hawkins failed the extra point.
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Parisians Brave Bitter Cold For Christmas Seine Swim
In Paris a crowd gathered as swimmers plunged into the Seine to swim in near freezing water for the annual Christmas race. The air chilled to about 20 degrees Fahrenheit, with a strong wind intensifying the chill, drawing the largest midwinter audience in years.
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Bill Johnson Still Holds Old Rank In Lawn Tennis List
San Francisco December 25 William M Johnston former national champion is ranked first in the 1926 California Lawn Tennis Association men's singles Johnston retains the position he has held for several years Helen Jacobs former national women’s champion is number one in women’s singles Howard Kinsey not ranked in singles but third in men’s doubles with brother Robert Johnston and Kinsey’s doubles partner Phil Neer and James Davies won the top men’s doubles title
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Marshall's Widow Declines Pension Request
Mrs. Thomas R. Marshal declines a 5000 dollar annual pension for widows of former presidents. She asked Representative Aldrich to withdraw his bill and cited higher revenue from her late husband’s memoirs as justification. Aldrich notified House pensions committee chairman Knutson of her wishes.
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Dog Saves Master But Dies of Wound
CHICAGO Dec 25 AP Trixie a police dog saved her master Jerry DeRoul a cigar dealer truck driver when two armed men held them up last night. The dog sprang at the robber and blocked a point blank shot intended for DeRoul dying from the wound after hours of veterinary care.
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Quotations from Pennsylvanian Punch Bowl Mascot Revels
A collection of witty captions and quips from the Penn. Punch Bowl and Vanderbilts masquerade pages. Jokes turn on marriage and cosmopolitan life with playful editorial tone.
Tommy Herman Beats Bretonnel In Philadelphia Bout
Tommy Herman of Philadelphia won the judges' decision over Fred Bretonnel of France in a 10 round light welter clash. Herman weighed 136 pounds to Bretonnel's 124. Herman floored his opponent in round six but the bell saved Bretonnel from a knockout.
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Former Kaiser William Celebrates Old Time Christmas
Former Emperor William of Germany hosts a traditional Weinachtsfest at Doorn House Doorn Netherlands. Princess Hermine organizes gifts while William carves wooden tokens and greets Dutch nobles and German aristocracy. The celebration includes prayers breakfast and a decorated tree with gifts from Germany and admirers in the United States.
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Reggie McNamara to chase Berlin six day ride
Reggie McNamara pairs with Otto Petri for the six day race in Berlin. The event marks his in the marathon on wheels schedule.
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Buffalo Steaks Sell At $1 Each As Holiday Meat
Buffalo steaks priced at one dollar a cut are selling for Christmas meals. Twelve beeves were dressed at the Goodnight ranch for holiday markets, with live buffalo valued at 250 to 300 dollars and dressed meat bringing 600 to 900 dollars.
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Socialist Break Over Birth Control Looms
The Socialist Party in England faces a potential split over birth control. Proponents want a future election platform adopting birth control teaching and free advice for poor married women, while executives argue it is an individual choice and not a party cry. the issue was referred back for further consideration.
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England
Father shoots son in Belville home killing 26 year old
In Belville Illinois Peter Issler shot and killed his son John 26 after a quarrel. Issler said he fired in the bedroom after his son armed with a pistol rose from the bed seeking him.
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Lumberjacks Open Season With Colorado Teachers College Clash
FLAGSTAFF expects a tough start as E H Swede Lynch's Lumberjacks meet Colorado Teachers College champions of the eastern Rocky Mountain division. Gila may skip northern trip January 7-8, while Tempe and junior college opponents loom in January. February features a busy schedule including New Mexico, Texas, and Montezuma College with a Phoenix junior tourney finale.
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Gifts Pile Up as Coolidge Family Returns Home
Christmas at the White House features hundreds of parcels read aloud and sorted after a festive tour through Washington. President Coolidge and Mrs Coolidge opened gifts from diverse readers while diplomats and officials hosted holiday events across 53 embassies and legations.
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Junior Jazz Band Tops Paris Toy Display
A junior jazz band set stands as the favorite novelty in the Christmas toy display at Paris stores. The bustling scene invites fond parents and adds a lively note to seasonal shopping.
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Dunedin Chemist Develops Wool Stain Cleaning Process
A Dunedin chemist in New Zealand has discovered a method to clean wool badly stained by branding, a stain once considered ineradicable. The advance promises a practical solution for textile dyeing and manufacturing.
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