Eight Men Named Possible Ring Selection for Big Fight
Chicago August 17 United Press reports for the Dempsey Tunney title match at Soldiers Field September 22 the referee is key and several Chicago referees are listed as possible third man in the ring. Joe Choynski Benny Yanger Dave Miller Jimmy Gardner Phil Collins Ike Bernstein Tori Thomas Joe McNamara considered. Dempsey arrives Thursday. Tunney due within ten days as ticket sales rise.
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Edward C. Derr
United Press
Chicago
Soldiers Field
Joe Choynski
Benny Yanger
Dave Miller
Jimmy Gardner
Phil Collins
Ike Bernstein
Tori Thomas
Joe McNamara
Tex Rickard
Dempsey
Pacific Coast
Tunney
Davis Cup Trials Conclude With Singles and Doubles
United Press report from Forest Hills notes the Davis cup trials end today with a singles match between John Doeg and Francis Hunter and a doubles match pairing R Norris Williams and George Lott Jr against John Hennessy and Lewis White.
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United Press
Forest Hills
N. Y
John Doeg
Santa Monica
Cal
Francis T. Hunter
New York
R. Norris Williams
Philadelphia
George M. Lott, Jr
Chicago
John Hennessy
Indianapolis
Lewis N. White
Austin
Texas
Houston Polo Team Advances to Booger Red Cup Finals
In Colorado Springs on August 17 the Houston polo club beat Broadmoor 14 to 11 to reach the finals. Consolation matches set for today feature Colorado Springs versus Kansas City, with the winner to meet Houston on Thursday.
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United Press
Colorado Springs
Houston
Texas
Broadmoor
Kansas City
Texans win in snappy style from Lincoln
The Texans beat Lincoln 2 to 1 in a rain shortened seven inning game. Pott pitched seven frames allowing five hits while Shupe yielded three, with Gottleber homering for the lone Lincoln score and the Texans holding the edge in the standings. The two teams scheduled a doubleheader today offering a chance for another Texans gain on the Bears.
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Denver Bears
Texans
Bears
Pott
Shupe
Gottleber
Lincoln
Cceravepece
Chatham
Wane
Vache
Tbo
Lavan
Rf Peter
Thos
Sr Cacvadeeg
Lorbeer
P Ery
Amarillo Adreah Port
Gonzales
Cesare
Swansboro
Kelly
Davia
Connelly
Pea Storti
Mondino
Weceteve
Sasa Et
Sisang Sadak
Lincoln Art
Amarillo
Rune Gottleber
Zaepfel
Kuhel
Potts
Bally Orr
Demons top OKC in eight four as two pitchers work hard
In Oklahoma City Des Moines used 14 hits off two hurlers to defeat the Oklahomans 8 to 4. Davenport worked nine innings while the Demons collected most of their safeties. In Amarillo Lincoln fell 2 to 1 after seven innings of play. Tulsa beat Omaha 14 to 11 after two and a half hours of heavy hitting and arguing with umpires.
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Oklahoma City
Okla
Des Moines
Demons
Davenport
Amarillo
Lincoln
Tulsa
Omaha
Oilers
Wichita
How Far For Farrell
Johnny Farrell the Irish lad at Quaker Ridge is billed as the real 1927 champion by dazz ling spectators with golf and apparel. He won six straight championships after the national, including the Metropolitan Shawnee Eastern and Pennsylvania opens, and shot 279 at Shawnee to rank with top shot-makers.
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Johnny Farrell
Quaker Ridge Club
New York City
Sheik
Massachusetts
Farrell
Fields
Oakmont
Shawnee
Wheeling
Philadelphia
Ruth Hits 87th Home Run in Longest Comi esky Park Drive
Yesterday Babe Ruth belted his 87th homer of the season, the longest drive at Comiesky Park, adding a triple and a double in three appearances. Hornsby homered once, Gehrig had a double safety, Cobb collected a triple in nine at bats. Carlson Deal to Stick: Landis rebuffs reversal of Carlson Cubs trade for Cooney Kaufman and related game details noted.
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United Press
Babe Ruth
Comiesky Park
Ruth
Rogers Hornsby
Lou Gehrig
Ty Cobb
Favorites Still in Play as Molla Leads Cup Contenders
The third round of the Women’s Eastern Tennis Tourney opened at Westchester Hills Country Club. Miss Ken Bouman of Holland and Miss Eileen Bennett of England withdrew. Molla Mallory defeated Mrs. John E.B. Bailey 6 0. Mallory defends the Molla Mallory Cup for annual competition.
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United Presa
Nye
Westchester Hillmore Country Club
Ken Bouman
Holland
Eileen Bennett
England
Molla Mallory
John EB. Bailey
Mallory
Locals Set for Friday Softball Double Header
Coach Hugh Butler announced that a double bill will be held next Friday in the American league of softball to make up for Tuesday games. In a separate note, Edinburgh lifeboat fund collection totaled 3650 dollars in recent street efforts along the Scottish coast.
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Hugh Butler
American League of Softball Players
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DAVIS
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la Barba
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Aziah Q. Whiffletree
America
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Reba
Ruth ‘ Deer Bey
Hornsby
Sas
Cobb
Molla
Edinburgh
Scotland
Amarillo Vs
H. & H. Drug Store
P.A
Prince Albert
Dringe Albert
R. J. Reynolds
Mpeny
Winston-Salem
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