California Favored Over Penn in East Intersectional
Frank Getty reports California as a 2 to 1 favorite to beat the University of Pennsylvania at Franklin Field in Philadelphia. Roy Riegels stars for the Golden Bears while Clarence Garrity is out, and Benny Lom looms as a key backfield threat as California aims to secure victory in a season marked by upsets.
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Frank Getty
United Press
Philadelphia
University of California
Pennsylvania
Franklin Field
East
Pacific Coast
Penn
Golden Bears
Roy Riegels
California
Georgia Tech
Roy
Mr. Riegels
University of Pennsylvania
Clarence Garrity
Garrity
Benny Lom
Eastern net stars favored at El Paso
The Southwest Tennis tournament in El Paso sees Gilbert Hall of Orange New Jersey and Fritz Mercur of Harrisburg Pennsylvania as favorites after first round matches. Hall defeated Allen Stamm of Albuquerque while Mercur did not play due to illness and several winners include Frank Stephens Dallas Willis Cound El Paso J Walker Arizona Tommy Galt New Mexico junior champion over Roger Brown El Paso.
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Associated Press
EL Paso
Gilbert Hall
Orange
N. J
Fritz Mercur
Harrisburg
Hall
Allen Stamm
Albuquerque
New Mexico
Mercur
Sharkey Upset Looms in New York Fight Aftermath
Feg Murray notes Tommy Loughran rose at five risking a quick finish while Sharkey showcased a smart grab on Lou Magnolia to seize control. The column previews Sharkey versus Schmeling or Phil Scott in Miami and recalls Sharkey's punchy past including K O s of Maloney and nearly Dempsey.
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Tommy Loughran
Tommy
Sharkey
Lou Magnolia
Dempsey
Soldier Field
Yankee Stadium
Schmeling
Phil Scott
Miami
Jack
K. O
Maloney
Delaney
Tom Sharkey
al Singer
Jimmy Wilde
San Francisco
New York
Shawkey Chosen Yankees Manager After Huggins Death
Bob Shawkey named manager of the New York Yankees after Miller Huggins death. The ex pitcher and last season coach inherits a one year contract amid surprise at the selection. Colonel Ruppert credited Huggins for recommending Shawkey and Fletcher as alternates.
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Herbert W. Barker
Associated Press
New York
Bob Shawkey
New York Yankees
Miller J. Huggins
Yankees
Shawkey
Arthur Fletcher
Yankee
Bob Connery
St. Paul
American Association
Fletcher
Jacob Ruppert
Huggins
Ruppert
Hoff man Top Favorite In Madison Square Garden Bout
George Hoffman a former national amateur heavyweight champion is a 6 to 5 favorite over Ad Warren in a 10 round bout at Madison Square Garden. The Hoffman Warren fight headlines the semi final while Johnny Farr is seen as a set up for Tony Canzoneri in the feature event with a 418 to 5 favorite.
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United Press
New York
George Hoffman
Ad Warren
North Carolina
Madison Square Garden
Altho
Hoffman-Warren
Johnny Farr
Cleveland
Tony Canzoneri
Boxing cards report two decision wins in New Jersey and Ontario
In Patterson New Jersey Joie Harrison from Passaic outpointed Jimmy Goodrich of Buffalo over ten rounds. In Cleveland Ohio Joey Goodman defeated Armando Seex of Belgium by decision over six rounds.
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Cleveland
Joey Goodman
Armando Seex
Belgium
Athletics Dined and Feted After World Series Victory
The Philadelphia city, chamber of commerce, and sports writers honored the Athletics. Connie Mack and Eddie Collins received radios, players got electric clocks, and each member wore a wristwatch. Mack credited the team’s success to more than one man, while Collins praised Mack as the key to past and present championships.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Athletics
Chamber of Commerce
Philadelphia Sports Writers Association
Connie Mack
Eddie Collins
Sonnenberg Beats Sarpolis in Cage Match in Kansas City
Gus Sonnenberg, heavyweight wrestling champion from Boston, defeated Dr Karl Sarpolis of Cincinnati in Kansas City last night, winning two straight falls. First fall lasted 38 minutes, second 10 minutes 4 seconds. Nick Lutze defeated Firpo Wilcox, one fall in 14 minutes 10 seconds, and Lee Wycoff beat Torpedo Thompson in one fall 9 minutes 12 seconds.
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Kansas City
Gus Sonnenbergh
Boston
Karl Sarpolis
Cincinnati
Nick Lutze
Farley and Poulos Set for Big Amat Wrestle Bout
Cal Farley and George Poulos declare themselves in excellent condition for tonight's main attraction at the Armory. The pair, both seasoned grapplers, clash in a fast paced bout expected to thrill Amarillo fans. Farley seeks speed and endurance against the agile Greek, in a match that could showcase title-seeking form.
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Cal Farley
George Poulas
Armory
al Anderson
Poulas
Farley
George
Oklahoma City
Pacific
Higami
Paulas
Amarillo
Cal
Reynold
A.E.F
Three Conflicts in Southern Tomorrow
ATLANTA October 1 Three football games schedule tomorrow feature five first flight southern elevens with undefeated hopes. Key matchups include Alabama vs Tennessee in Knoxville, Florida vs Georgia Tech in Atlanta, and Georgia vs Carolina in Chapel Hill. Alabama and Tennessee are touted as powerhouses while Georgia Tech, though defeated, is being rebuilt.
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Associated Press
Atlanta
Southern
Georgia Tech
Alabama
Tennessee
Knoxville
Florida
Georgia
Carolina
Chapel Hill
Van
Houston and Dallas pros lead Texas golf championship
In Waco on October 18, Jack Burke and Willie MaGuire of Houston and Francis Scheider of Dallas led after the first rounds of the 72 hole Texas professional championship. They posted 147s, two strokes ahead of George Ausbach of Waco and four ahead of Tom Lally of San Antonio. Willie MaGuire’s morning 68 set a new course record though his afternoon 79 still left him in first.
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Associated Press
Waco
Houston
Dallas
Texas
Jack Burke
Willie MaGuire
Francis Scheider
George Ausbach
Tom Lally
San Antonio
Vanderbilt Faces Auburn With New Spirit Team
Virginia Virginia Military plays at Charlotteville in a game that could decide the state championship while LSU aims for a second straight win over conference foe Mississippi A. and M. at Jackson Mississippi.
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Derbilt
Auburn
Virginia
Virginia Military
Charlotteville
Louisiana State
Mississippi A
Jackson
Miss
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