Rickard Denies Dempsey Manager Claim Halts Heavyweight Plans
Promoter Tex Rickard denies that he is Jack Dempsey’s manager and says he has no exclusive contract to guide Dempsey. The article notes Tunney’s statements on defending the title in 1928 and outlines Rickard’s plan to stage a heavyweight elimination tour leading to a Dempsey-Tunney title bout in September.
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United Press
New York
Billy Gideon
Geneney
Rickard
Jack Dempis
Ibson
Satin
Las
Tonney
Gys
Philadelphia
Cage
Madi Square Garden
Tunney
Dempsey
Er Haven
Jack Kearns
Tun
Anney
Ractte Lake
Old Forge
N. Y
Lord Gibson
Tex Rickard
Chicago
Thompson
Ohio
Tickard
Jack Dempsey
Richards
Wilsons on the gridiron star in early 20th century sports
The article catalogs notable Wilsons across sports, highlighting football players from Washington, Penn State, Cornell and Lafayette. It praises Harry Wilson of Penn State and Army Notre Dame clash, mentions Earl Wilson at Washington, Leland Wilson at Cornell, Joe Wilson at Penn, George Mike Wilson at Lafayette, and Francis Bloomer at Lawrence College.
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Wilson
al Wilson
Wilsons
George Wilson
University of Washington
Harry Wilson
Penn State
Army
Notre Dame
Harry
Navy
Earl Wilson
Bagshaw
Leland Wilson
Cornell College
Iowa
Joe Wilson
Penn
George
Mike") Wilson
Lafayette
Baylor vs. S. M. U. Set for a Dallas showdown Saturday
Earmustang atle notes a Baylor and S. M. U. clash at Ownby Stadium in Dallas with past results mixed. Baylor led 1 0 6 and S. M. U. outplayed Aggies, while recent form suggests a tight balance in their ten-game history and scoring records. Jimmy Garvey may step into the Premier halfback role for Princeton's annual clash following Caldwell.
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Jallas
Baylor
Misari
Bears
Mustangs
Baptists
Methodists
M. U
United Press
New Haven
Conn
Jimmy Garvey
Bill Hammersley
Ruce Caldwell
Halffeck
Princeton
Heilmann Eyes Break Step To Lead In 1928 Batting
Detroit outfielder Harry Heilmann has twice led the American League and then failed, but he followed a pattern of leading every other year. The 1928 season, however, is not expected to be his year to top the batting charts.
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Detroit
Harry Heilmann
Heilm
Armistead
Sharpe
Dixie
Billy Spears
Vanderbilt
Dan'l McGuigin
Jimmy Armistead
Vernon Sharpe
Ten Ex Alabama Stars Now in Majors
Ten former Alabama players reached the major leagues this season, extending the school's reputation as fertile ground for baseball. The 10 include Jack Hayes Grant Gillis Emil Barnes Tommy Sewell Luke Sewell Joe Sewell Boone Stephenson Wingard and Andy Cohen with teams in the Indians White Sox Cubs Browns and Giants.
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Tuscaloosa
Ala
Univers of
Alabama
Jack Hayes
Grant Gillis
Emil Barnes
Tommy Sewell
Luke
Joe Sewell
Indians
Boone
White Sox
Stephenson
Cubs
Wingard
Browns
Andy Cohen
Giants
Sooners Hold Scrimmage Ahead of Homecoming Game with Jayhawks
Norman Oklahoma November 10 The Sooners endure final scrimmage behind gates preparing for a key homecoming clash against the Kansas Jayhawks. Coach Lindsey rotates players including Granny Norris returning at left tackle and Tom Churchill moving to right halfback after Frank Crider's injury.
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Toh Globe Norman
Sooners
Jayhawks
University of Kansas
Washington
Lindsey
Hawks
Frank Crider
Capt
Granny Norris
Tom Churchill
Ruth and Gehrig to stay with Yankees next season
St Petersburg November 10. Manager Miller Huggins announced that Homer Ruth and Lou Gehrig will remain with the New York Yankees for another year. He said both home run hitters stay unless one is let go to strengthen the club.
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Associated Press
ST. Petersburg
Fla
George Herman Ruth
Lou Gehrig
Twins
New York Yankees
Miller Huggins
Huggins
Waner and Waner In Diamond Act
Paul and Lloyd Waner, sensational Pirates outfielders now in vaudeville, signed contracts for 1928 after a conference with owner Barney Dreyfuss. Advances over last year were granted, but terms remain undisclosed as Dreyfuss maintains silence on salaries.
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Associated Press
Pittsburgh
Waner
Paul
Lloyd Waner
Barney Dreyfuss
Dreyfuss
Razorbacks Face Texas Aggies On Homecoming Day
Fayetteville prepares for the largest crowd in Razorback field history as Arkansas hosts the Oklahoma Aggies on homecoming day. The Parkers, led by Coach Schmidt with 22 players, just beat Texas Christian 10 3 on the road to move to 3 1 in the conference and stay in title contention. Last year Arkansas beat the Aggies 9 to 7 in Fayetteville.
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Associated Press
Fayetteville
Ark
University of Arkansas
Razorback Field
Parkers
Oklahoma Aggies
Schmidt
Grid Warriors
Texas
Texas Christian University Horned Frogs
Arkansas
Razorback
Frogs
Porkers
Aggie
Aggies
Sooner Farmers
Arkansas University
Vanderbilt Eyes 1927 Razorbacks Title Run
United Press reports Vanderbilt fans foresee a strong 1927 season as the Razorbacks would join LSU Baylor Texas Christian as top contenders after setbacks earlier in the year. Michigan coach Harry Gould Yost assists brother-in-law Dan McGugin in Vanderbilt prep, with Yost teaching a few new plays.
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Aggies
Razorbacks
Southwest
Fana
Victoriere
Louisiana State University
Baylor University
Texas Christian University
Texas Aggies
United Press
Nashville
Tenn
Yost
Michigan
Dan McGugin
Vanderbilt
McGugin
Commodores
Horned Frogs Aim To Trim Centenary In Shreveport
Fort Worth November 10 The Horned Frogs prepare for an Armistice Day game against Centenary College in Shreveport. After a conference setback against Arkansas they seek revenge and bolster their Southwest race hopes with a strong final stretch. The squad plans a Thursday departure with full participation and a light practice in Shreveport.
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Fort Worth
Horned Frogs
Centenary College
Shreveport
Arkansas
Purple
Centenary
Christiana
Srireveport
Froga
Matty Bell
Genta
Southwest
Mustangs
5. M. Uv. Ang
Navy Practice Delayed By Heavy Turf At Annapolis
At the Naval Academy practice for the Michigan game is held up by heavy turf. Special defensive tactics are being taught the Middies to counter the opposing team.
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Hy United
Annapolis
Naval Academy
Michigan
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