Sharkey Knocks Out Loughran in Third Round at Yankee Stadium
Jack Sharkey delivers a decisive third round knockout of Tommy Loughran before 45,900 fans at Yankee Stadium. Sharkey brutalized the Philadelphia challenger with a rapid body and head attack to reclaim top heavyweight status. Loughran, trying as a heavyweight for the first time, is floored and knocked out for the first time in his career.
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National Net Finals Open With Big Doubles Pairings
Forest Hills L I September 27 The national professional doubles tennis championships begin five day run. Vincent Richards the national singles champion and Karen Kozeluh the world singles titleholder face Howard Kinsey of San Francisco and Wallace F Johnson of Philadelphia for the title and are favored.
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Wallace F. Johnson
Philadelphia
Eddie Mack and Tony Canzoneri Set for Ten Round Bout
Eddie Mack of Denver meets Tony Canzoneri of New York in Chicago for a ten round bout. The winner could earn a title shot at Tod Morgan, junior lightweight champion. Canzoneri is a 7-5 favorite with strong betting.
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Fights Last Night Showdown in Major Boxing Cards
The Associated Press reports in New York city Jack Sharkey of Boston stopped Tommy Loughran of Philadelphia in the third round. Tom Heeney of New Zealand outpointed George Hoffman of New York in ten. Jack Gagnon of Boston defeated Jimmy Maloney of Boston in seven rounds. In Detroit, Harry Ebbets of Brooklyn stopped Johnny Burns of Chicago in the first. Vidal Gregorio of Spain outpointed Ollie Bartlett of New York in ten. Johnny Minelli of Linton, Indiana outpointed Pete Firpo of Detroit in ten.
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Johnny Minelli
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Live Roulette Game in Paris Dazzles Audience
A Paris venue hosts a live roulette game where dancers act as pawns on a floor acting as the table. As the orchestra plays a wheel spins with 36 numbers and stops to declare winners based on the lucky number, ending with dancers receiving prizes.
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Perfect golf weather sparks Panhandle ENM tournament day one
The Panhandle and Eastern New Mexico Golf tournament opened with ideal conditions as flights one and three led off. Mansell Merriman posted a 76 to claim medalist honors, while Sammy Taylor shot 78 and Elliott Hatch battled late with an 82 as two 18 hole rounds proceed today before semifinals and Sunday finals.
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Definition of Amateur Status Stirs Major Sports Debate
Alan Gould notes the growing confusion over amateur versus professional in sports. Cases like Mary Browne and Johnny Dawson spark questions about what constitutes amateur activity beyond playing, including business ties and endorsements. He contrasts tennis rules with golf, where stars wield influence and face fewer limits.
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Pebble Beach
Johnny
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Chicago
Baseball scores and standings from yesterday
Results show New York 10 over Washington 3 and Philadelphia 5 over Boston 3 in the National League. Brooklyn 3 Philadelphia 12, Pittsburgh 1, St. Louis 2 with further matchups listed including Pittsburgh at St. Louis and Boston at Philadelphia.
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American Association Scores Card Flooded by Rain
Indianapolis at Minneapolis-Wet grounds. At St. Paul 8 Louisville 1, second game rained out. Milwaukee 3 Toledo 0. Kansas City 6 Columbus 4.
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Nine Elevens in Action in Texas Races
Nine pre season college football games highlight a weekend slate across Texas and nearby states. S. M. U. and Baylor may vie for top honors in their conferences while Rice and Arkansas face tough foes. Injuries loom for S. M. U. as backfield stars Gilbert and Hopper miss the action.
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One Hundred Teams Start New Football Season East
Nearly 100 college teams begin their season in the East tomorrow with many making their first appearance. A dozen teams will play their second game after a league opener last week. Yale Harvard and Princeton delay initial games to next week. Army and Navy face practice opponents with Cadets meeting Boston University and Midshipmen facing Denison in Morgantown.
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Only Americans Left in Canadian Women’s Golf Title Race
Hamilton Ont September 27 Only American women remained unbeaten as the Canadian women's golf championships moved into the semi finals. Glenna Collett Helen Hicks Edith Quiet and Mrs Stewart Hawley won quarter final matches yesterday and advanced.
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Detroit
Prediction Lets 8000 View Sandies vs. Oklahomans
With the Cardinals arriving from Oklahoma City and thousands of fairgoers in town, an 8000 plus crowd is expected for the Sandies showdown with the Oklahoma squad. Boggs and Clemens head the foreign attack as Sandy backfield and defense drill to counter the Redbirds.
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Major League Leaders From AP Batting and Pitching Lists
The Associated Press lists top performers for both leagues through September 26. National League leaders include O'Doul and Hornsby in key categories, while American League marks feature Simmons and Grove with notable totals and records across batting runs and pitching wins.
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Michigan Lineup Hinges on Injuries for 1929 Debut
Chicago. September 27 Coaches Pat Page of Indiana and Glenn Thistlethwaite of Wisconsin awaited injury and eligibility reports before naming lineups for their 1929 season openers. Page hoped seven potential regulars could join a doubleheader with Washburn College and Ohio University. Wisconsin also schedules a doubleheader with Ripon College and South Dakota State. Michigan opens the season tomorrow in the third double bill, with one varsity squad facing Albion and the other Mt. Union.
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Jimmy Foxx Poised as Lusty Infant of 1929 World Series
The Maryland born 22 year old Jimmy Foxx heads to the 1929 World Series as a rising star for the Philadelphia Athletics. Connie Mack praised Foxx versatility from third to first and outfield, noting his powerful hitting and confident team focus as he leads the club.
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Amarillo Smelter Man Praises Orgatone Cure
H L Hefley of Amarillo Texas a longtime smelter worker says two bottles of Orgatone cured years of rheumatism kidney and liver troubles. He gained appetite sleep and strength and his wife also bought it. Genuine Orgazone is marketed in Amarillo by the Fox Drug Co. stores.
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