Western League considers split season in 4 to 4 vote
Western League club presidents plan a meeting in Omaha to decide on a proposed split season. Four owners favor the plan, four oppose, with five votes needed for passage. If approved, the split would start around July 4.
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Associated Press
Topeka
Kan
Dale Gear
E. B. Tracy
Amarillo
Dick Breen
Lincoln Club
Barney Burch
Simahs
First Rounds Set for Twin Hills Municipal Championship
The first annual tournament starts July 5 at Twin Hills Golf Club one mile north of town on North Fillmore. Players qualify on July 5 6 7 8 or 9 by pairing with an entrant. Medalist wins any golf club of choice from Russell Sporting Goods Store.
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A U Games Foreshadow Olympics Semi final and final set
The A U Games outline July 17 semifinal and final rounds with prizes from The Globe News a Twin Hills annual playing permit from Walter Sikes iron clubs several golf playing permits and additional awards. Entry fee is 1 00 and members of either country club are barred. First elimination matches start July 10 across all flights beginning at 9 00 with 18 holes.
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Caliber of Nebraska Olympic team seen at U A U meet
Lincoln Neb June 24 The 1928 Olympic team prospects will be judged at the University of Nebraska stadium July 1 2 and 4 during the AAU championships. Veterans and stars including Locke Borah Alderman Coaffee Barber Murchison Hussey Ritola Olsif Conger Clayton Kennedy and others will compete across sprints distance hurdles and field events as the Nebraska track is praised as one of the nation’s best.
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Open Championship Playoff At Oakmont Ends In Oddities And Heroism
Oakmont saw Armour and Cooper reach a playoff after a grueling Open round while spectators puzzled over absent rivals. A near stymie by Cooper and a long misfired putt by Johnny Farrell highlighted the chaotic finish. In Indianapolis Norman Batten earns Carnegie Medal chatter for heroic action during the 500 mile race after his burning car, steered by foot, was brought under control.
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Harry Cooper
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Indianapolis Speedway
Norman Batten
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Borotra Faces Possible Retirement From International Tennis
Paris reports that Jean Borotra, famed "Bounding Basque," may retire from international competition due to business demands. Travel, flights, and absence from Rome and America jeopardize his form and future plans, though he remains a beloved figure in French tennis amid fan concern.
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America
Norse Pug Is Magnet
Minneapolis drew 15 000 spectators and a 25000 gate as Otto Von Porat the Norwegian heavyweight champion boosted boxing in Minnesota. His two winter matches before a 5000 crowd sparked renewed interest and led to a major bout in the new Minneapolis auditorium.
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Associated Press
Minneapolis
Otto von Porat
Norway
von Porat
Minnesota
Hydromel Misses by Narrow Margin in American Derby
Hydromel clocked 2 29 for the mile and a half at the American Derby, nearly tying the national record held by Man O War. The three year old also set a Washington Park course record defeating Boot to Boot, with private observers noting possible faster unofficial times.
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Associated Press
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Boot To Boot
Fairmont Farmers Baseball Team Declines Nicknames
Fairmont Minnesota sticks with the simple and distinctive team name The Farmers, rejecting various fancy nicknames for its baseball squad.
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Associated Press
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Minn
Minnesota
Football Coach Woos Art
University of Illinois football coach Bob Zuppke and his wife travel to Europe to study foreign art and paint. Zuppke, an accomplished hobby artist, plans to stay abroad all summer and return in September to lead the Illinois football program.
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Associated Press
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Kauffman Wins to Earn Title Shot in Dallas
Clete Kauffman of Columbus Ohio defeated Martin Ludecke in Dallas on Monday night to earn the right to challenge Hugh Nichols for the world light heavyweight wrestling title by taking the second and third falls.
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Amarillo Country Club Adds Fifty Two New Members
The Amarillo Country Club reports a member surge with fifty two new members and officers. A new swimming pool nears completion and a revamped golf course promises to be among the West’s best, with the Panhandle Open next year and a new shooting ground planned. The club also highlights golf pro W A McConnell as a key instructor shaping Amarillo golf. New members listed include Leland W Abbott W H Ainsworth Howard Anderson Jno R Armstrong J E Ausburn F E Beecroft J A Biggers and others.
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Dempsey Trains Hard Amid Breath Shortness
Jack Dempsey, in Saratoga Springs on June 28, showed good overall condition but suffered brief breathlessness during the second day of training for his upcoming bout with Jack Sharkey. He completed five miles on the road and five boxing rounds with three sparring partners, impressing visiting reporters.
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Saratoga Springs
N. Y
Jack Dempsey
Jack Sharkey
Dempsey
Sharkey Favorite Over Dempsey In NYC Oddsmakers
Sharkey was quoted favorite over Dempsey at 13 to 10 today in New York. Walker was listed at even money for his London bout with Milligan, boosting intrigue for the championship scene.
Rival For Welter King
Joe Dundee faces strong defenses as welterweight champion with rival Sergeant Sammy Baker emerging from the Army ranks. Baker stopped Ace Hudkins, upsetting the Nebraska fighter who had not been stopped before. Baker, from Mitchel Field, holds decisions over Eddie Roberts Ward and Simonich, among others.
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Associated Press
New York
Joe Dundee
Baltimore
Sammy Baker
Ace Hudkins
Hudkins
Sammy
Army
Mitchel Field
N. Y
Cardinals Win 7 5 At Pittsburgh Tightens National Race
Flinchem steadied the Cardinals pitching to topple the Pirates 7 to 5 at Pittsburgh. Frankie Frisch drove in runs and stole his 22nd base while Ray Kremer yielded limited success for the Bucs. Waner reached his 100th hit. Gehrig and Combs led the Yankee offense in a 6 to 2 win over the Athletics.
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