Entry on disputed Dempsey Tunney bout and sportsmanship concerns
The piece discusses the Dempsey Tunney championship fight amid accusations of unfair play and betting influence in Chicago and Philadelphia. It questions the referee's count and argues the bout raised doubts about a fair contest while noting Tunney’s resurgence and Dempsey’s waning late effort.
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Philadelphia
Chicago
Tunney
Richard
Dempsey
New York
England
Jack
Dave Barry
Barry
Jimmy Bronson
Regan Dempsey
Lin
Demsey
Lall
Gene
Three Vigorous Vets Signal Late NL Pennant Push
A 1927 feature notes three veteran players totaling 107 years in the National League pennant chase. Rabbit Maranville and Heinie Groh move to new clubs, Leslie Mann brings coaching ideas and a pitching eye, while aging leadership and steadiness shape the late-season race. The piece links veteran influence to morale and performance in tight races.
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Leslie Mann
Rabbit Maranville
Heinie Groh
Giants
Cardinals
Pirates
Battle Bat
Rabbit
Heinie
Maranville
Groh
Braves
Chicago Reds
Cubs
Mann
Majors Draft 25 Minor League Players Named
Major league clubs drafted 25 minor leaguers led by Washington with four picks. Howard Freigau, Chiefs third baseman, drew bids from twelve clubs before Brooklyn won him. Lefty O Doul, ex Yankee star, went to the Giants as bidding ran high across the American and National Leagues.
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Associated Press
Pittsburgh
Landis
Yankees
Athletics
Washington
Thest
Howard Freigau
Kansas City
Brooklyn
Lefty
O’doul
San Francisco
New York Giants
British Turn to Hard Courts After Davis Cup Win
The French victory in the Davis Cup pushes Britain to shift from grass to hard courts for next year’s matches. English players must abandon the grass surface at Centre Court Wimbledon, though many favor the change. A wet English summer hastened calls for universal hard courts, especially wood variants, despite Wimbledon’s historic lawn appeal.
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Britain
Wimbledon
British Isles
England
Bowling Prize Fund Likely Attracts Record Field
Milwaukee report says 5,000,000 bowlers will take part nationwide with a $100,000 prize pool. Major events include the Middle West Association in St Joseph in late November, Central State in Columbus in December, the 20th international tournament in St Paul in February, and the American Bowling Congress in Kansas City opening March 3, 1928. Teams from Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York and Miami have entered.
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Arthur Delaney
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Cal
Baxter Williams
Asheville
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Chicago
J. T. Protho
Portland
Ore
N. A. McMillan
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F. O’dou
San Francisco
Chester Nichols
Jersey City
Philadelphia
A. ©. Whitney
New Orleans
Ray Range
Wao
Texas
Brooklyn
Howard Freigau
Kansas City
Louis Kowpal
Indianapolis
Associated Press
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Oct
Maine
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Gulf
Duluth
A. L. Langtry
American Bowling Congress
Kegling
Middle West
Middle West Bowling Association
St. Joseph
Langtry
Columbus
Central State Association
United States
Los Angeles
Miami
Fla
Stands in Line Eleven Hours to Be First Admitted
Pittsburgh fans endure a chilly night as the gate opening nears. Ralph Ankle of Pittsburgh misses the lead by minutes while Lester McMichael of Connersville arrives early after hitching rides. Early fans, including P A Bolger and Bill Peters, queue under stars as vendors and stools line the curb.
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Paul W. White
United Press
Pittsburgh
Ralph Ankle
Ralph
Connersville
Ind
Lester McMichael
Lester
Pirates
P. A. Bolger
Bill Peters
Baltimore
Maryland
U A. m
Panhandle archer sets new regional record at 40-yard range
FE L Roberts, archery champion of the Panhandle, scored 189 of 270 to set a new personal best at a regional Boy Scout event in New Braunfels. The 30-arrow score surpassed his prior 184 in Oklahoma as Panhandle officials plan an archery club meeting at Russell Sporting Goods at 8 o'clock Thursday night.
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FE. L. Roberts
Panhandle
Boy Scout
New Braunfels
Roberts
Oklahoma
Ed Knittle
Amarillo
Roberto
Knittle
Russell Sporting Goods
Notre Dame and Northwest Football News Injuries Ahead
Gloom on the Notre Dame campus as Elmer Wynne and Charley Riley are out for this week’s game with Detroit University. Northwestern shows a slow workout before facing Utah, with a sign prompting Ohio State in eleven days. Minnesota’s Herbe Joesting rests from a shoulder injury while Knoerr steps in. Denver and the Mines prepare for a Western State clash with Wyoming through scrimmage and lineup changes.
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United Press
South Bend
Ind
Notre Dame
Elmer Wynne
Charley Riley
Hockne
Detroit University
Evanston
Minnesota
Minn
Herbe Joesting
North Dakota
Knoerr
Joesting
Golden
School of Mines
Scrappy
Red” Wallace
Miners
Denver
Dawson
Denver University
Wyoming
Pioneer
Wyoming University
Two Most Colorful Pirates
The Waner brothers Paul and Lloyd Waner star for the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 1920s World Series scene. Paul 24 leads league batting while Lloyd 22 shines as a lively, colorful outfielder twin with strong hitting. Both hailed from Oklahoma and rose from barnyard beginnings to NL prominence.
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Gehrig
Pirates
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Lloyd Waner
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Ihe Hie
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Kane
Hant Rhyne
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South Atlantic Association
Ticket Scalpers Reaping Rich Harvest
Pittsburgh dispatch reports World Series ticket scalpers profited amid police interference. Four New York men were arrested and released on $100 forfeiture after selling strips showing a 16.40 to 60 dollar printed price. The piece also notes star players and nicknames, with references to Paul and Hig Poison and recent trades.
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Pittsburgh
New York
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