Callahan and Myers Meet for Junior Welterweight Title
Mushy Callahan faces Spug Myers in Chicago for the world junior welterweight championship. The first bout ended with Myers winning and no title at stake. Promoter Jim Mullen notes the winner may fight lightweight champion Mandell, with betting odds favoring Callahan.
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United Press
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Mushy Callahan
Spug Myers
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Alho
Jim Mullen
Oth Myers
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Mullen
Sammy Andell
Mandell
Boxing
Whitling Team Rosters Final Day Amid Two Big Games
In Amarillo two pivotal baseball games shape season standings as teams jockey for position. Mondino and Cunningham have been sent back to Omaha, while final roster decisions loom as today’s late matchups could alter the table.
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Mondino
Cunningham
Omaha
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Rutherford
Kelly
Gunther
Smith
Handley
Sa. Wells
Uae
Lisle
Essae Ee Vorgbr
Newton
Morgan
Harris
McNally
Doran
Perry
Carney
F. Newton
Cady and
Foman
Gardner wins Denver Auto Sweepstakes Memorial Day race
Chester Gardner of Albuquerque New Mexico won the thirty mile sweepstakes Memorial Day race at Overland Park in 25 01. R W Harper took the first five mile leg in 4 16 4 5 and five mile second place in 4 21. Second and third in the 20 mile sweepstakes were R W Harper Albuquerque 25 11 and Fred Merzney Denver 26 04.
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Denver
Chester Gardner
Albuquerque
New Mexico
Overland Park
R. W. Harper
Ray Gardner
Fred Merzney
Myers Vows Title Shot In Chicago Bout
Spug Myers proclaims he will beat Mushy Callahan for the junior welterweight crown when they meet in a few days. The pair will both weigh near 140 pounds for the title defense at the Cubs ballpark in Chicago against an Idaho challenger from Pocatello.
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Mushy Callahan
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Callahan
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Baseball Scores and Schedules Across Leagues
Yesterday's results recap across American Association, International League, Lone Star League, Pacific Coast League and Southern Association. Notable results include St Louis sweeping Chicago 11-0, New York 8-6 over Philadelphia, Cincinnati 3-1 over St Louis, and Philadelphia 10-1 over New York with multiple doubleheaders and late-night games.
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Chicago Scene
Helen Wills Wins Comeback Match in England
Miss Helen Wills of California returns to competitive tennis at Stamford Hill England on May 31 as she defeats her opponent in a comeback match. The AP reports her appearance marks a notable return to competition for the famed player.
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Stamford Hill
Eng
Helen Wills
California
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Woman reporter covers big league game for women fans
Nida Martin, a woman sports writer, reports from Texan Park about Amarillo and Wichita's game. She praises the players, critiques crowd behavior, notes equipment and uniforms, and observes team leadership and fair play issues during the match.
Golfers You Have Met by Rene Strate
A first person sports note recounts a baseball game between Amarillo and Wichita with a focus on scoring patterns. The writer mentions sponsor Kelly, strategical box observations, and a final score of six to six as the game ends. Further details are promised from a later field report.
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Amanllo
Wichita
Mr. Newton
Smith
Mr. Connelley
Mr. Kelly
Rene Strate
Kelly
Amarillo
Wong
Leam
Sikes Tangles With Johnson In Hot Match
In a city championship preview at Hillcrest, Walter Sikes and Eddie Johnson played a friendly ahead of semi finals. Johnson posted five birdies in a row, while Sikes finished near par. both advance to Wednesday’s semi finals with finals Sunday to crown the 1927 city champion.
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Walter Sikes
Eddie Johnson
Hillcrest
Johnson
Sikes
Gene Howe
Mansel Merriman
Alameda Swimmer Wins 14 Mile Catalina Race With $1000 Prize
Mayah Byron Summers of Alameda, holder of the Santa Catalina channel record, won the 14 mile Alameda island marathon today. He finished in 7 hours 62 minutes 20 seconds to claim the $1,000 first prize.
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Alameda
Calif
Mayah Byron Summers
Santa Catalina Channel
Alameda Island
Snconda
Camel cigarette praised for quality and honesty
Modern smokers praise the Camel brand for integrity and quality. The copy emphasizes Camel as a frank, plain-speaking cigarette made from superior Turkish and domestic tobaccos with a finest blending, claiming Camel offers authentic smoking pleasure and character. Have a Camel.
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