Willis Risky Bid For Walker Title Bout In Frisco
San Francisco fight fans expect a lively ten round bout as Mickey Walker, middleweight champion, faces Texas slugger Jack Willis. Walker, favored 3 to 1, will not defend his title. Willis carries a real outside chance. Walker, 26, at 160 to 162 pounds, reaches 70 inches, two inches shorter in height than Willis who stands five feet nine and a half.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
Mickey Walker
Jack Willis
Walker
Willis
Drake Pulls Sooners Fat Out of Fire
Drake the Sooner forward scored the deciding basket to give Oklahoma a 37 to 36 win over Oklahoma A and M. Ab Wright led the Aggies with 17 points while Drake and Onan Churchill contributed for Oklahoma in a tense Missouri Valley race clincher at Stillwater. Referees Karl Jones and Harry Huston officiated.
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United Press
Stillwater
Okla
Ruce Drake
Sooner
Oklahoma Aggies
Missouri Valley
University of Oklahoma
Drake
M. Five
Ab Wright
Aggies
Wright
White
Collins
Statton
McCoy
Myers
Oklahoma
P Drake
Onan Churchill
Holt
Can Lecrone
Norris
Noble
Lone
Karl Jones
Tulsa
Harry Huston
Southwestern
Kansas
Ray Conger Wins Meadow Brook 660 Yard Race
Ray Conger of the Illinois A. C. won the President's Trophy at Meadow Brook games in Philadelphia. In a field of 14, he led early in the 660 yard event and finished first in 1 minute 23 seconds, beating Pinkie Sober of the Hogey game club.
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United Press
Philadelphia
Ray Conger
Illinois
A. C
Lloyd Hahn
Otto Peltzer
Meadow Brook
Conger
Pinkie Sober
Hogy Game Club
Mandell and Fields Taper Off Training for Coliseum Bout
Sammy Mandell lightweight champion and Jackie Fields of California tapered off training in Chicago for their ten round title bout at the Coliseum tomorrow night. Experts call it one of Mandell’s toughest tests since becoming champion. Fields, heavier by about five pounds last year, can’t drop below 140 pounds, but pundits say Mandell risks with his chin in the bout.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Sammy Mandell
Jackie Fields
California
Coliseum
Mandell
Fields
This Spring Delivers Best Time To Build Your Home
Builders urge act now as costs for materials and labor are down from recent highs and forecast to rise, with conditions favoring real value for homes started this spring.
Lewis Not Champ Until Defeats Steinke
New York report says the New York State Athletic Commission doubts Ed Lewis's undisputed heavyweight title claim after his victory over Joe Stecher. The commission declares it will not recognize Lewis as champion until Lewis defeats Hans Steinke of Germany, per its investigation findings.
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Associated Press
New York
Ed (Strangler
Hahn to meet Conger again in K of C mile
Lloyd Hahn and Ray Conger will clash in a special mile at Madison Square Garden on February 29. Boston A A coach Jack Ryder persuaded Hahn to race Conger again after their earlier dispute. Dr Otto Pelzer will join as third contender in the race billed as the race of the century.
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United Press
New York
Lloyd Hahn
Ray Conger
Jack Ryder
Boston
Hahn
Conger
Kansas City
Mllnois A. C. Star
Ryder
Dr. Peltzer
Iowa State
Chicago
St Goddard Leads Quebec Derby On Final Day
Emil St Goddard maintained a slim edge on the final day of the Quebec dog derby as Leonard Seppalla closed the gap with his Alaskan huskies. Seppalla moved within 40 seconds of St Goddard after challenging during the race and had won the second lap. Brydges had placed second and St Goddard third after the first day of racing.
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Quebec
Que
Emil St. Goddard
St. Goddard
Leonard Seppalla
Seppalla
FE. Brydges
Chabot Stands Tall as Rangers Face Pirates in MSG Highlight
Lorne Chabot anchors the Rangers as the Pittsburgh Pirates visit Madison Square Garden. The piece notes his two teammates in front of him, his history with St. Anne's and Port Arthur, and describes his reputation for spectacular saves.
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Hourgault
Pittsburgh Pirates
Madison Square Garden
Lorne Chabot
Montreal
St. Anne's Athletic Club
Port Arthur
Ontario
Rangers
Co. Hammond
Feg Murray
Otto Peltzer
Lewis Eyes European Tour After Title Win
Promoters plan an elimination tourney to pick a challenger for Ed Lewis after he regained the world wrestling title from Joe Stecher. Jimmy Londos of California has challenged Lewis with a side bet, claiming he will provide action despite a size disadvantage. Lewis plans a European tour starting in June lasting several months.
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ST. Louis
Ed Lewis
Joe Stecher
Lewis
Jimmy Londos
California
Europe
Lesmi Segura Set for 10 Round Garden Bout in March
Leo Lesmi of Aberdeen Washington and Joe Segura of Dayton Ohio have been matched for a ten round bout at Madison Square Garden on March 30. The winner earns a title bout with champion Tommy Loughran likely in Yankee Stadium in June.
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United Press
New York
Leo Lesmi
Aberdeen
Washington
Joe Segura
Dayton
Madison Square Garden
Tommy Loughran
Yankee Stadium
Cubs Gather For Catalina Island Spring Camp
The second section of the pennant-bound Cubs gathers in Chicago to sail for Catalina Island training camp. Eighteen members are already at work on William Wrigley’s isle including infielders and battery men. Manager McCarthy eased discipline to allow pitchers to add some movement ahead of the full squad’s return Monday.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Cubs
Catalina Island
William Wrigley
McCarthy
Ward Schools Fourth Grade Finals Tonight
Fourth grade preliminaries opened at the high school gym with San Jacinto Wolflin Wilson and Buchanan advancing. Tonight matches San Jacinto vs Sanborne Wilson vs Buchanan Wolflin previously beat Buchanan. final outcome to be decided. Sixth grade tournament scheduled for next week. Scores show San Jacinto 17 Johnson 0 Wolflin 7 McKinley 0 Wilson 17 Summit 4 Buchanan 5 Tyler 0.
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San Jacinto
Wolflin
Wilson
Buchanan
Sanborne
Wilson Va
Wolflin Vas
Johnson
McKinley
Summit
Tyler
Hugh Butler
Flying Parson To Start Again In Masonic Meet
Harold Cutbill known as the flying parson will make his first start since 1922 in the 800 meter event at the Masonic indoor track meet tonight. Reinstated by the A A U he aims to regain his former elite middle distance form. Roland Locke will run in the sprint series at 75 90 100 and 110 yards and was defeated in the New York A S games. Ernest W Schultz signs to coach freshmen at Rice Institute Houston Texas.
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United Press
New York
Harold Cutbill
Flying Parson
Masonic
Cutbill
Roland Locke
Nebraska
New York Athletic Commission
Wil
Locke
New York A. S
Boxing Card Sees Wins Across Cities In 10 Round Bouts
Kansas City results show Chuck Wiggins defeating Royal Goffman in 10 rounds while Larry Capp stops Joe Rivers in a 10 round Kansas City bout. Ray Ryehell loses by TKO to Joe Rivers in Chicago fifth round and Myer Grace defeats Billy Piltz in Tulsa. Dave Shade bests Al Webster in a 10 round middleweight match in Denver.
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Kansas City
Chuck Wiggins
Indianapolis
Jimmy Byrne
Louieville
Larry Capp
Royal Goffman
Omaha
Joe Rivers
Ray Ryehell
Chicago
Myer Grace
Billy Piltz
Tulsn
Denver
Colo
Dave Shade
California
al Webster
Killings
Montana
Basketball Scores From College Station Dallas and Other Sites
Arkansas 46 versus Texas A and M 81 in College Station. SMU 44 at Dallas. Baylor at Lubbock. West Texas State Teachers 46 over Texas Tech 45 at Lubbock. Abilene Christian 54 over Daniel Baker 45 at Brownwood. Corsicana High School 29 versus Athens High 27 in Corsicana.
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College Station
Arkansas
Dallas
Baylor
Lubbock
Texas State Teachers
Texas Tech
Brownwood
Abilene Christian
Daniel Baker
Corsicana
Corsicana High School
Athens High
Postponed Houston Invitational Golf Tournament Calendars
Houston February 22. A man today forced a postponement untomor row of the qualifying round in the Houston Country club annual invitation golf tournament.
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Houston
Houston Country Club
Giants sign Wiley Moore and other notes from Hot Springs
The report notes Wiley Moore, the sinkerball specialist and utility player, signing a two year contract with the New York Yankees while MeGhaw hosts the Giants’ training camp at Hot Springs Arkansas. Moore won 18 games and posted a 24 earned run average last season and is expected to command a raise above his $4,000 1927 salary. There are also notices of property sales in Potter County Texas including a Federal Motor Truck Company case and an International Supply Company foreclosure with dates in February 1928.
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Associated
Iase
New York
Andy Cohen
Andy Reese
New York Giants
John McGraw
Hot Springs
Ark
Giants
MeGhaw
Maryin Ott
Keystone
Wiley Moore
New York Yankees
Tte
Moore
State of Texas
Ware
House of Armatrong Transfer & Storage Company
Pleres Sreey
Amarillo
Potter County
Texas
Charles HM. Emery
Emery Motor Company
Charles Macaluso
Federal Motor Truck Company
Jd. A. Dradwiley
OM. Davie
Potter
Paia
International Supply Company
Peterman
Petersson
Internation Supply Company
J A
Deadwiley
M. Davis
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