Heavies Meet in St. Louis To Settle Wrestling Title
Chicago correspondent recalls a planned February 20 match in St. Louis between Joe Stecher and Frank Lewis to decide the disputed world heavyweight championship dating back to 1925. The piece notes dubious public faith in wrestling, details each contender's record, and contrasts their styles with Stecher's leg holds and Lewis's head lock.
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Tris Speaker Signs to Join Mack with Athletics
Tris Speaker agreed to terms with Connie Mack and will report to the Philadelphia Athletics training camp in Fort Myers on March 1. The veteran outfielder, likely taking a reduced salary, will center field with Al Simmons in left and Bing Miller in right, backed by Walter French.
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Lee Fohl
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Football rule changes to be announced by Langard
The 1928 football rules status will be released by W S Langard at 1 pm today. The national rules committee met at Seaview Golf Club Seacoon New Jersey Saturday and issued two findings to prevent misinterpretation from previous hurried rule changes.
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New York
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New Jersey
Southwest to Decide Title This Week End
The Southwest Conference title hinges on a two game set between SMU and Arkansas in Fayetteville Friday and Saturday. A sweep by either side would likely decide the crown, while a split would keep the race tight with Texas and Baylor also in the mix. Standings show Arkansas and Texas leading with Baylor and SMU/North Texas nearby.
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Valley Cage Standings Highlight Holt Leads Sooner Scorers
Oklahoma Sooners top the Missouri Valley conference as Vic Holt of Oklahoma posts 121 points with 51 field goals and 19 free throws. Ab Wright of Oklahoma A and M is nearest with 116 points, while weekend results show Oklahoma beat Missouri 40 to 24 and Oklahoma Aggies beat Nebraska 32 to 21.
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Howie Morenz Shines In NHL All Star Selections 1926-27
Feg Murray lauds Howie Morenz as the dominant center in the 1926-27 NHL All Star picks. The Montreal star leads a three man forward line with Joliat and Gagne, praised as the greatest offensive threat and unmatched skater for speed and skill. Morenz is lauded for relentless energy and defensive poke and sweep skills, cementing his status as hockey’s top star. In a separate note, Joe Dundee transitions to stage work, joking about his onstage persona with mock irony.
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Dundee
Peltzer Begins Training for American Return
German runner Dr Otto Peltzer will start workouts in Chicago in preparation for his second American appearance. He travels from the East and is set to compete in the annual J A games next Friday night with rivalry from Ray Dodge and Lloyd Hahn. Iowa State Notre Dame Michigan and Iowa are among the represented teams.
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Harold Osborn
Ray Dodge
Funeral services for Dominico La Barba held today
Funeral services were to be held today in Los Angeles for Dominico La Barba father of Fidel La Barba the recently retired undefeated world flyweight champion La Barba died Friday in Los Angeles. Five thousand fans watched Red Grange's New York Yanks defeat Benny Friedman’s Cleveland Bulldogs 13-6 here in a professional football game. Connie Mack, manager of the Philadelphia
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Los Angeles
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Fidel la Barba
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Red Grange
New York
Featherweight Bout Looms As Taylor Sangles For Fights
Three top featherweights plan bouts this week with Bud Taylor facing Joey Sanger in Chicago and Canzoneri meeting Benny Bass in New York. Sanger is Taylor’s nemesis and a slight betting favorite as the pair prepare for the Chicago clash and the New York rematch. Also, Tris Speaker has accepted terms to play center field for the Athletics after his release from Washington.
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Dudley Leads Open Tourney At Second Lap
Ed Dudley led the Texas open after the first round with a one stroke margin over Tom Lally. Dudley scored 72 as Lally shot 75 in muddy conditions at San Antonio. Bobby Cruickshank Larry Nabholte Don Malarkey and Bill Mehthern each posted 74s.
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Tittshburgh
Canzoneri to Lean on Speed in Featherweight Duel
Tony Canzoneri of Brooklyn says he will focus on speed to beat Ben Bass of Philadelphia in a 15 round featherweight title fight at Madison Square Garden. Bass is the 126 pound champion per the NABO, Canzoneri is the top featherweight per the New York State Athletic Commission.
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Death Claims Woman Who Saw Every Derby Race
Mrs Susan W Sherley aged 4 3 died in Louisville Kentucky after a long life noted for attending every Kentucky Derby race She was born in Lexington Kentucky on August 20 1831 The report cites relatives calling her death her first serious illness and notes her lifelong Derby attendance spelling out her unique place in derby history
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Purdue Faces Michigan as Big Ten Standings Shift
Chicago February 6. Big Ten basketball games loom with six conference matchups before weekend. Purdue leads the standings as Michigan challenges the Boilermakers while Minnesota hosts Wisconsin and Iowa travels to Indiana. Northwestern aims to sweep Illinois after four victories.
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Toronto Flyweight Champion Defends Title in Ten Rounds
Frenchy Helanger of Toronto,认可 by the National Boxing Association as world flyweight champion, loses his title to Frankie Genare of New York in ten rounds.
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Western teams set April 24 opening in the league
JOPLIN Mo Feb 6 The Western association fixed April 24 as opening date after a lengthy league session. Fort Smith Muskogee Independence Springfield are certain entries while Joplin Topeka and Bartlesville status remained unsettled. Harper Topeka decision on moving last year franchise and Joplin’s continuation yet to be made with extension until next Saturday.
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Mostil Aims Comeback for White Sox at Outfield Trials
Johnny Mostil, White Sox star of 1928, seeks a return after last season’s absence. Manager Ray Schalk backs his recovery as Mostil competes for center field with Rich Walker and Alex Metropolis vying for right field. Barrett Reynolds and Moore provide depth as the outfield puzzle tightens.
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City Drug Five and Clemente Young Clash in Key Games
Local basketball fans anticipate two crucial city league games over three days. The City Drug five meets Clemente Young tonight and Wednesday, with standings and possible ties shaping the second half and first-half championships. The Strugglera have beaten the Fresbyteriana, keeping a three-way tie possibility alive.
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Golf Ball Trade Practice Banned by FTC
The Federal Trade Commission ruled that special salaries and prize money paid to professional golfers to use certain golf balls violated unfair competition laws under the Clayton Act. The decision reflects widespread concern over coerced usage and added costs in the golf equipment market.
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