Texas Open Golf Title Up For Native Son Defender
Tom Lally of San Antonio led the final 36 holes at the Texas open with 144, five strokes ahead of closest out of state rival Harry Cooper of Buffalo who had moved to second. Bobby Cruickshank and Horton Smith each had 142, while Tommy Armour and Bill Mehlhorn remained dangerous with 1650s. The field was cut to 65 for today’s play, 18 holes morning and 18 afternoon. Winners earn $6,000. lowest 72-hole score takes $1,500.
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Associated Press
San Antonio
Nex
Tom Lally
Harry Cooper
Buffalo
New York
Texas
Reenteree Cooper
Bobby Cruickshank
Purchase
N. Y
Horton Smith
Joplin
Tommy Armour
Washington, D. C
Bill Mehlhorn
Pittsburgh
Genaro Crowned Flyweight Champion After Victory Over Belanger
Frankie Genaro of New York defeated French Belanger by decision in a 10 round bout in Toronto to win the National Boxing Association flyweight title. Belanger had recently defended the belt, but Genaro’s stiff defense and late-round surge earned him the crown as ringside scribes split six rounds to Genaro, two to Belanger, two even.
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Ont
National Boxing Association
Frankie Genaro
New York
French Belanger
Belanger
Genaro
Weekend Basketball Schedules Across Oklahoma and Missouri Valley
Oklahoma City University meets Central Oklahoma Teachers in Edmond while Northeastern Oklahoma Teachers face Northwestern Oklahoma Teachers in Alva. Norman High meets Chickasha High in Chickasha and other city matchups. nine high schools and two colleges compile a busy slate. Ten Missouri Valley games dot the weekend with Grinnell, Drake, Iowa State, Kansas, Nebraska, and Oklahoma A. & M. in action across Des Moines Stillwater and Norman. Last night results include Phillips A. Enid 86 East Central Oklahoma Teachers Ada 20 and other college games in Abilene Huntsville Canyon venues.
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Oklahoma City U
Central Oklahoma
Edmond
Northeastern Oklahoma
Northwestern Oklahoma
Alva
Norman High
Chickasha High
Chickasha
Ardmore High
Durant High
Durant
Grinnell
Kansaa
Aggies
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Drake
Lawrence
Iowa State
Nebraska
Ames
Missouri
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Stillwater
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Des Moines
Washington
Oklahoma
Norman
Phillips A
Enid
East Central Oklahoma Teachers
Ada
Abilene
Simmons University
St. Edward's
Huntsville
East Texas Teachers
Sam Houston
Canyon
West Texas
McMurry College
Fight Results From United Press Across Cities
New York light heavy Joe Sekura 179 from Dayton KOed George Cemas 187 of Philadelphia in the seventh round of a scheduled ten. Semi final Jimmy Finley 145 Louisville and Eddie Frisco 1444 New York drew. In Brooklyn Willie Harmon beat Hilario Martinez in ten. Tiger Thomas won over Rocky Smith in Williamsport. In Wilkesbarre Pete Latzo defeated Maxie Rosenbloom in ten. In Pittsburgh Rattling Levensky and Sandy Seifert drew after ten. Jack Katkish beat Nick Saswell in eight in Pittsburgh.
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United Press
New York
Joe Sekura
Dayton
George Cemas
Philadelphia
Jimmy Finley
Louisville
Eddie Frisco
Brooklyn
N. Y
Willie Harmon
Hilario Martinez
Spain
Pittsburgh
Rattling Levinsky
Sandy Seifert
Jack Katkish
Nick Saswell
Rochester
Taylor and Sanger Hill for Friday Night Showdown
Bud Taylor world bantamweight champion and Joey Sanger featherweight contender have finished training for their Thursday bout. The fight shapes the path to the western featherweight title with Eddie Shea as the remaining Chicago challenger. Promoter Jim Mullen plans postfight matchups and a diamond belt prize.
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Bert M. Demby
United Press
Chicago
Bud Taylor
Joey Sanger
Taylor
Sanger
Eddie Shea
Benny Bass
Tony Canzoneri
New York
National Boxing Association
New York Boxing Commission
Bass
Canzoneri
Jim Mullen
Sanger-Taylor
Shea
Golf Medalist Leads Miami Beach Qualifiers
Miami Beach Florida Mrs. O S Hill of Kansas City won medalist honors with an 84 in the Miami Beach Women's Golf Tournament qualifying round. Chicago area sports notes: Illinois center F H Lindsay Tulsa declares ineligible. captain Olson also ruled ineligible for scholastic difficulties. In other events three skaters tied after 25 hours and 25 minutes in the world marathon roller skating title. Northwestern issues entry blanks for inter scholastic track and swimming meet. Phillips Haymakers beat East Central Oklahoma Teachers 36 to 20 led by Ralph and Mullins. Tulsa police halted a wrestling match brawl between Pat McGill and Joe Malecwicz. McGill won the fall, Malecwicz unable to continue, McGill awarded the decision on a foul.
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United Press
Miami Beach
Fla
O. S. Hill
Kansas City
Enid
Okla
Ralph
Mullins
Phillips University Haymakers
Oklahoma Teachers
Tulsa
Pat McGill
Omaha
Joe Maleewicz
Utica
N. Y
McGill
Malcewicz
Makcewicz
Itching and Skin Remedies Advertise Zemo Lotion
A vintage ad promotes Zemo Liquid to banish pimples blotches rashes and itching of the skin and scalp. It claims a safe sure way to keep skin clear with antiseptic dependability priced at 5c 60c and 1.00.
Will Manush Return as St Louis Outfield Option in 1928
Article reviews Heinie Manush's batting peak in 1926, his drop to .299 in 1927, and a trade to the Browns. It discusses Lefty batsmen facing left handed pitchers, Manush’s potential 1928 performance, and notes on other players involved in the 1927-28 trades. It ends with a quip about golfers who play billiards.
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St. Louis
Sneurieht
Metropolitan
Ser
Manush
Phil Ball
Dan Howley
Rice
Browns
Tigers Face Final Hurdle as Sooners Amaze MVC
Oklahoma Sooners ride a ten game win streak and top the Missouri Valley Conference through high scoring offense. Missouri Tigers head to Norman this Saturday to avenge a recent 40 to 24 defeat as coaches seek any scheme to slow the Sooners.
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United Press
Kansas City
Missouri Valley Conference
Oklahoma Sooners
Sooners
Missouri Tigers
Missouri
Oklahoma Territory
Norman
Tigers
Notice of Public Sale of Estate Land in Potter County
Notice by publication compels the Potter County Sheriff to publish in a long-running Amarillo newspaper for twenty days prior to return day. It names administrator C. H. Keeney for the estate of J. M. Edelen and describes Lot 3 Bogard subdivision, block 147 Original Town of Amarillo. Hearing set for February 27, 1928 at the County Court House.
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State of Texas
Potter County
J. M. Edelen
Texas
Potter
Bogard
Amarillo
Said County
M. Pittman
Clerk County Court
Tunney Questions Second Fight Schedule in 1920
In New York Gene Tunney doubts he can secure two bouts this year citing Jack Dempsey’s alleged retirement as genuine. He plans a June clash under Tex Rickard and suggests a Sharkey Heeney Delaney Risko eliminations pathway may yield one or two fights depending on heavyweight developments. A Havana note adds Dry Nation winning a feature race.
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Irene New York
Gene Tunney
New York
Becuse
Jack Demypney
Miami
Dtecl
Dempsey
Ring
Catc
Tex Rickard
Coempney
Tunsey
Rickard
Babe Ruth Far From Retirement Plans For 1929 Swat Record Bid
Babe Ruth, aging yet green in form, saves money strategically and plans for 1929 with the Yankees. The famed slugger invested heavily, boosting annuities and a large savings fund, while maintaining peak health in New York. If Gehrig stays hot, Ruth could eclipse his 1927 record as he arrives at spring camp.
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George Kirkley
New York
The
Raboix
Ted
Ruth
Jornary
Yankee
Ow Bank Wa
Ile
Yankees
St. Petersburg
Nuth
Menta
Babe
Gehrig
Beardes
Druggists Lead In Local Cage Battles Amid TightSchedule
City Drug quintet defeated Clements Young 89 to 16 securing late win in a key league bout. Adam and Close tallied 14 points each with Yooham close behind for top scoring. Next, City of Amarillo forfeited to Presbyterians 2 0 in the same program. Ohio State fell to Chicago 27 24. Franke Hughes won the interstate trap title with 94 of 100.
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Clements Young Basketball
City Drug
Adam
Close
Yooham
Sporting Goods
Clemente Young
Amarillo
Presbyterians
Toma
United Rena
Kansas City
Franke Hughes
Chicago
Hughes
Shade and Anderson meet in ten round eliminator bout
Dave Shade the California middleweight and Joe Anderson of Kentucky collide in a ten round elimination bout in Los Angeles with a possible title shot against Mickey Walker. The pairing aims to add a stake for a shot at the world champion after months on the prowl.
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Los Angeles
Dave Shade
California
Joe Anderson
Kentucky
Mickey Walker
Shade
Mickey
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