Sharkey Poised for Knockout Win Over Risko in NYC
Frank Getty predicts Jack Sharkey, trained to 190 pounds, will knockout Johny Risko in a Monday night bout in New York. Risko, slow and weathered, has been knocked out once, by Chuck Wiggins, while Sharkey seeks a decisive victory within 15 rounds. failure would draw sighs from Tex Rickard and Gene Tunney.
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United Press
New York
Jack Sharkey
Johny Risko
Cleveland
Risko
Sharkey
Johnny
Jack
Chuck Wiggins
Tex Rickard
Madison Square Garden
Gene Tunney
Miami Beach
Wolflin Wins Seventh Grade School Title
Wolflin emerged as seventh grade champions in Amarillo after defeating Buchanan 15 to 11. Sanborn won fourth and sixth grade honors by beating Wolflin and McKinley. Final cups are retained after three-year ownership. coaches Hugh Butler presented them. Sanborn's roster included Stidger Nix Chamberland Palmer Nunley Weaver. Wolflin list featured Harris Williams Lawrence Puckett Durham Bradley Archer.
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Wolflin Ag
Sanborn
Wolflin
McKinley
Buchanan
Junior Hs
San Jacinto
Glenwood
Tyler
Hugh Butler
Stidger
Nix
Chamberland
Palmer
Nunley
Weaver
Chicago Nags Making Show at 1928 Derby
Chicago owners heavily figure in the 1928 Kentucky Derby nominations with 29 of 196 three year olds owned by Chicagoans. Reigh Count from Mrs. John D. Hertz tops betting, with Time Maker Anita Peabody and Sea Rip also among favorites. Other local owners include Mrs. Graham Fair Vanderbilt Mrs. Etfel Cooper and Mrs. Jine Hitt as Derby entries and attention centers on Leona Farm training base near Chicago.
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Chicago
John Couglin
Reuben Levine
A. B. Stelle
C. Shaffer
Leo J. Marks
Time Maker
Edward B. McLean
Washington
Anita Peabody
Mrs
Pete
Sea Rip
J. Simpson Dean
Eorge B. Cox
Phipps
Jine
Reigh
Leona Farm
Admiral Jayson
Call Boy
Grande Parade Comedienne
England
Mat bout headlines draw many ladies night crowd
Elmer Guthrie hosts a Yaqui Joe versus Dan Golfino wrestle at the armory with Joe Kopecky facing Leo Chase in a thirty minute limit one fall prelim. The event starts at 8 15 p m and promises fast paced action from Milwaukee and Oklahoma competitors.
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Elmer Guthrie
Yaqui Joe
Sonora
Dan Golfino
Milwaukee
Joe Kopecky
Leo Chase
Oklahoma
Armory
Guthrie
Three Water Boys By Feg Murray
Three rival swimmers challenge Johnny Weissmuller at the Chicago indoor championships. Walter Laufer holds records in backstroke, George Kojac excels in back and freestyle, and Walter Spence shines in breaststroke and versatile events.
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Johnny Weismuller
Arne Borg
Leviathan
Chicago
Johnny
Arne
Spence
Kojac
Laufer
Johnny Weissmuller
Walter Laufer
New
Seven
George Kojne
Walter
Walter Spence
George Kojac
Cross Continent Runners Face Mojave Heat and Cold
James Powers reports on cross continental runners battling extreme Mojave conditions with an African leader dominating the field. The grueling race tests endurance amid shifting temperatures and harsh desert terrain.
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Mojave Desert
Hoppe Dominates in 3 Cushions Exhibition Win
Willie Hoppe, former balk line champion, defeated James M. Lewis 40 to 5 in 15 innings with high runs of 14 and 21. The performance neared record pace, surpassing Otto Reiselt's 1926 three cushion mark. Hoppe’s sensational display occurred as other action covered desert runners heading toward New York for $44,000 in prizes.
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Associated Prosa
New York
Willie Hoppe
James M. Lewis
Toledo
Bob Cannefax
Otto Reiselt
Augie Keickhofer
Philadelphia
United Press
Mojave Wells
Cal
Los Angeles
C.C. Pyle
Bardad
Barstow
Arthur Newton
England
South Africa
P New
Basia
Ludlow
Pyle
Earl Dilks
Pennsylvania
Ollie Wattinen
Findland
Indians Play Saturday in Fort Worth Exhibition
Fifteen Oklahoma City Indians will travel to Fort Worth for the first two exhibitions against the Texas League Cats on Saturday Manager Howard Gregory announced all will get a workout on the Fort Worth diamond The list includes Peewee Lewis Lou Brower Jack Saltz gaver Galen Huffman Estle Crabtree Chester Goppy Ermal Hall Pete Groff Arnd Jorgens Steve Ellis Harold Barnholdt Frank Shipley George Darrow Frank Tubbs Ken Graft
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United Press
Weatherford
Texas
Oklahoma City Indians
Fort Worth
Texas League Cats
Howard Gregory
Peewee Lewis
Lou Brower
Jack Saltzgaver
Galen Huffman
Estle Crabtree
Chester Goppy
Ermal Hall
Pete Groff
Arnd Jorgens
Crafting a Book Cover and Cranberry Jelly Flavor
Bits of oil cloth can be stitched to fashion a book cover for fresh the delicately tinted covers of new novels. A little cube of cranberry jelly adds color and a good flavor to any fruit salad.
Wanderers Near Final Pitching Staff With Goff On Deck
Mondino’s appearance leaves one vacancy in the Texan fold of pitchers and catchers. Goff, the only infield prospect in camp, may secure second base with Neufer on the hold list. The squad drills include a practice game as Canyon Buffaloes loom tomorrow. Rip Riperton recommended Goff to Amarillo.
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Hatcher
Sled Allen
Jack Adams
Canyon Buffaloes
Goff
Posilion
Neufer
Amarillo
Rip Ripperton
Big Ten wrestling title duel set tomorrow night
Mich. and Illinois renew rivalry in St Louis as they vie for the conference crown in a featured wrestling meet. The event highlights a slate of college sports including billiards and basketball tournaments with top players and teams from Washington to Oklahoma listed in action across several cities.
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Kansas Aggies
Thompson
Kansas
Lande
Town State
Stratton
Oklahoma
Helms
Nebraska
Washington
Aggies
Missouri Valley Conference
Ann Arpor
Mich
University of Michigan
University of Illinois
Texas League Names Umpires for 28 Season
President J Doak Roberts announces umpire assignments for spring exhibition games in the Texas league Several officials are listed for different cities with Hunter Hill and Cecil Grigg in Dallas George Barr in Shreveport Tom Erwin in San Antonio Gerald Hayes in Houston and Harry Kane in Wichita Falls.
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Dallas
J. Doak Roberts
Texas League
Hunter Hill
Cecil Grigg
George Barr
Shreveport
Tom Erwin
San Antonio
Gerald Hayes
Houston
Harry Kane
Wichita Falls
Training Camp News From Multiple Clubs
Fred Frankhouse drove in the winning run for the St. Louis Cardinals in a 6 to 5 victory over the Washington Senators. Tris Speaker and other stars appeared as teams opened spring workouts in Florida and Texas with exhibition games and practice sessions underway.
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Avon Park
Fla
Fred Frankhouse
St. Louis Cardinals
Washington Senators
Washington
St. Louie
Griffin
Roy
Wella
Tate
McMullen
Shelberg
Heltzman
Frankhouse
Mancuseq
Davin
McDermott to Coach K C Five at A A U tourney
Oklahoma University star Hugh McDermott arrived to coach the Cook's Paint team in the National AAU tournament near Kansas City. He brings Victor Holt and Roy Lecrone to join the Cooks as fifty four teams enter the event with pairings set.
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Enid
Okla
Phillips Haymakers
Comar Oilers
Kansas City
Oklahoma Sooners
Associated Press
Hugh McDermott
Oklahoma University
Cook
McDermott
Victor Holt
Missouri Valley
Roy Lecrone
Allevalley Wusard
Philadelphia Welterweight Wins Eight Round Decision
Frank Sacco of Philadelphia defeated Marty Wallace in an eight round welterweight bout by decision. In Miami Florida Alex Wart of Philadelphia won a ten round decision over Julian Noran despite being outweighed by ten pounds.
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Hy United
Philadelphia
Frank Sacco
Marty
Kid" Wallace
Miami
Fla
Alex Wart
Juliandim Noran
Hart
Boxing champs honored in A A U meet in St Louis
West ern A A U honors were awarded after 25 bouts in St Louis. Tave Knoat of St Louis knocked out Zurbinden Pearson of Kansas A and M for heavyweight title. N H Moore of Oklahoma City beat George Gallagher of Kirkwood for 175 pounds in technical knockout. Other winners included Al Stillman over Frank Power at 160 pounds and Mickey Adams over Pat Cooney at 147 pounds.
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United Preas
ST. Louis
East St
Clock that runs forever from weather energy
In Neuchatel Switzerland a Swiss inventor introduced a perpetual clock powered by temperature fluctuations. Placed on a chimney piece the clock is now on the market and attracting buyers.
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Ry Tol Neta Ewe Dervie
Neuchatel
Switzerland
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