Plans for a Third Major League in 1928
Rumor says Ban Johnson may lead a new third major league launching in 1928 with six capitalists backing the effort. Chicago, Detroit, St Louis, Cincinnati, Pittsburgh, New York, Philadelphia and Boston are named as possible eastern and western cities. Johnson’s experience and public support are cited as keys to financing and promotion.
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Boston
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Fight Results Last Night
United Press reports results from several cities. Louis Gonzales of Tampa won a six round lightweight bout against Al Irving of New York in New York. Marco Polo of Pittsburgh defeated Jim Griffith of New York in four rounds in New York. Mickey Cangro of Staten Island and Joey Silvers of New York fought twelve rounds to a draw in Troy. Ed Keeley of Boston was knocked out in the eighth round by Jack Gagnon of New Bedford in Lynn. Joey Hatfield of Conshohocken won a ten round decision over Al Winkler of Philadelphia in Philadelphia. Bobby Garcia of Baltimore defeated Sammy Osserman of New York in ten rounds at Holyoke.
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New York
Louis Gonzales
Tampa
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al Irving
Marco Polo
Pittsburgh
Jim Griffith
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Mickey Cangro
Staten Island
Joey Silvers
Lynn
Mass
Ed Keeley
Boston
Jack Gagnon
New Bedford
Philadelphia
Joey Hatfield
Conshocken, Pa
al Winkler
Holyoke
Bobby Garcia
Baltimore
Sammy Osserman
Loughran Meets Marullo in Hope of Delaney Date
United Press reports Tommy Loughran to box Tony Marullo at a Queensboro stadium tonight as a stepping stone toward a fight with Jack Delaney, champion of the division. Also from Associated Press, Edwin McClure of Shreveport, age fifteen, becomes Louisiana state amateur golf champion after defeating Fred Lamprecht and Leroy Ward in the tournament.
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New York
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Jack Delaney
Associated Press
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Edwin McClure
Shreveport
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Fred Lamprecht
Edwin
Leroy Ward
New Orleans
Baseball scores and standings from major leagues and leagues
Summary of Western and Texas leagues with yesterday results across Amarillo Oklahoma City Denver Omaha Lincoln Des Moines Tulsa Wichita Beaumont Shreveport San Antonio Dallas Waco Wichita Falls and National League and American League games. Notable scores include Boston 14 0 over Cleveland and New York 10 St Louis 6 with several blowouts and pitchers.
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Pirates Again Lead National League in Tight Race
The Pittsburgh Pirates stay on top of the National League by a narrow margin over the Chicago Cubs as Chicago tied with the Giants but failed to overtake the Pirates. Donie Bush's club beat Philadelphia 9 to 7 in the opener and 6 to 5 in the nightcap, while Gabby Hartnett homered in the 10th for the Cubs in a 6 to 4 loss to New York. Hughie Critz powered Cincinnati's 3 to 2 win in Boston in 10 innings, driving in two as the Reds stayed within reach.
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Tony Kaufman
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Amarillo Texans win fourth straight over Indians
Amarillo beat Oklahoma City 8 to 6, rallying in the sixth and eighth innings to extend a four game winning streak. J Newton earned the win, Tubbs the loss, with key hits by Davis Wells and Swansboro, while Montino and Nufer contributed defensive plays. The Texans now face three more games with the Indians, aiming for another victory.
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Denver Tennis Title Bouts Set For Today And Tomorrow
Denver netters McInnes and Scribner advance to singles final in the city tennis championship at Minnesota University club. The pair also reach doubles final, set for tomorrow, facing Hoag and Head after today’s singles showdown.
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United Press
Pueblo
Bob McInnes
Bert Schribner
McInnes
Scribner
Hoag
Head
Minnequa University Club
Chick Declares No Forfeit as Bout With Mantell Looms
Bobby Chick is expected to fight Dutch Mantell Friday night at Metro Park after Mantell failed to appear last Friday. Elmer Guthrie says Chick will be there when the first bell sounds despite a $100 escrow by Mantell. Rumors say Mantell avoided the clash, while coach Thomaf Wabash substitutes for Mantell.
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Dutch Mantell
Chick
Elmer Guthrie
Bobby
Guthrie
Metro Ball Park
Thomaf Wabash
Indiana
Dutch
Mantell
Tilden Showing Great Form On Clay Courts
United Press reports on 1930s tennis action noting Big Bill Tilden recapturing top form at the national clay court tournament. He defeats George Reindel Jr. 6-4 6-1 6-2 after a tight first set, with other results from Wallace Johnson, Ryuki Miki, Peck Griffin, and a note on W H Pratt’s economical golf ball use over nine days and 300 holes in Boston.
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Detroit
Big Bill Tilden
Tilden
George Reindel, Jr
Wallace Johnson
Francis Tait
Ryuki Miki
Japan
Isaac Lemie
Monroe
Peck Griffin
San Francisco
Edward A. Hammer
Pontiac
Mich
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W. H. Pratt
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