Hagenlacher Leads With 6 Point Margin In World Billiards
Eric Hagenlacher of Germany won the first 500 point block of the 1500 point world balk line billiards championship, averaging 29 7 17 for 500 while Welker Cochran averaged 19 917 for 332. The remaining two 560 point blocks are set for tonight and tomorrow. Cochran, brother of Amarillo resident Mrs. Weiler Clark, previously won the title in Washington.
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Chicago
Welker Cochran
Eric Hagenlacher
Germany
Hagenlacher
Cochran
Weiler Clark
Amarillo
Jake Schaefer
Washington
D. C. Cochran
Spanish Boxer Martinez Beats Terris In Thrilling Fight
Hilario Martinez, a hard punching Spaniard, scored a ten round upset over Sid Terris at Queensboro Stadium. Terris was knocked down three times in the second round and staggered under Martinez's sustained attack in multiple rounds.
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Associated Press
New York
Hilario Mortimez
Sid Terris
Queensboro Stadium
Terris
Martinez
Man Sentenced to Life for Pint of Gin in Michigan Home
Fred Palm, 29, received a life term at Jackson state prison after Michigan’s new criminal code deemed liquor violations a felony for a fourth offense. Palm had a pint of gin in his home and admitted prior offenses, though he was not deemed a violent criminal.
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Lansing
Mich
Fred Palm
Jackson
Michigan
Ted
Palm
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Boston Philadelphia Double Header Ends Season
The scheduled Boston and Philadelphia Americans game was postponed to allow a double header the next day, winding up the baseball season in Philadelphia.
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Boston
Philadelphia Americans
Man Electrocuted for Slaying Child
Charles FP Albrecht, 36, a former subway motorman, was executed at Sing Sing for the November murder of Veronica Dempsey, a seven year old girl found with her throat cut in her upper Park Avenue home in New York City.
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Ossining
N. Y
Charles FP. Albrecht
Subway
Sing Sing
New York City
Veronica Dempsey
Upper Park Avenue
Six Divorce Suits Filed Here Yesterday
In a district clerk office record day six divorce suits were filed marking a notable spike. Meanwhile the week saw few marriage licenses issued, reflecting a slowdown in license activity.
Newt Faris Liquor Trial Opens in District Court
The case of Newt Faris charged with liquor law violation is on trial in district court today and is expected to reach the jury this afternoon.
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Newt Faris
Mastering the Long Forward Pass in Modern Football
The article outlines the long forward pass as a major scoring weapon. It details stance, grip, and follow through, noting a throw of 30 to 60 yards with accurate spiral. Emphasizes full-body involvement, overhand release, and aiming the ball like a rifle barrel for distance and spin.
Strong Men Gone From Baseball in Nick Cullop’s View
Louisville pitcher Nick Cullop, 40, a veteran of 17 seasons in multiple major leagues, laments modern players lacking the stamina and muscle of past stars. He cites Chief Bender, Christy Mathewson, Walter Johnson, Nap Lajoie and Vean Gregg as examples of physiques that defined top performers.
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Chief Bender
Christy Mathewson
Walter Johnson
Nap Lajoie
Vean Gregg
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Plans Comeback by Former Flyweight Champion Wilde
Cardiff Wales Jimmy Wilde former world flyweight champion says he may return to boxing after retirement in 1924. He declares he feels better than ever and believes he can regain the title, naming Johnny Vacca or Pidhella Barba as preferred opponents.
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Louisville champions retain speed in early league action
The piece notes Louisville, champions of the Association, winning despite a speed challenge. It mentions Cullop’s AL fame with Cleveland and New York, and details his 1921 move to Louisville. It also recalls Minneapolis’ 1 to 0, 12 inning opening win, with Nick maintaining condition farming near Chilhawie, Way.
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Trinity Tigers Reported to Have Largest Feet on Team
Trinity University football prospects include several players with notably large feet. Rusty Hill leads with size eleven, followed by Lloyd Varnell and Houston Allen in ten and a half. Other backs and linemen range from nine to nine and a half, with George Flournoy and Pokey Ryan among notable mentions.
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Waxahachie
Texas
Bop Supplie
University of Tipia
Barry Holton
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Houston Allen
Whitesboro
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Illinois Football Squad Faces Few 1927 Changes
Urbana dispatch reports minimal coaching shifts for the 1927 Illinois football team under Hob Zuppke. New helper Rokusek, captain of the Milinots in 1924, joins the staff as part of a broader assistant lineup expansion.
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Baseball legends shine as Babe Ruth stars again
Yesterday's Big 5 report notes Babe Ruth going 3 for 5 with a homer and two singles. Gehrig collects a hit while Ty Cobb finishes the season. Rogers Hornsby idle and Tris Speaker bunts sparingly.
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Gehrig
Tris Speaker
Rogers Hornsby
Ty Cobb
Hornsby
Ruth
Hitchcock at Polo Ranking With All Stars
Mary K Browne profiles Tommy Hitchcock as polo’s leading forward alongside Bobby Jones and Gene Tunney. The piece traces Hitchcock’s rise from child rider to war service, Oxford student, and international star, likening his dominance and precision to Jones while noting Tunney’s dramatic heavyweight title bout mindset.
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Hoke Picked Assistant Coach Amid Scout Push
Tue Lindgren, ex tackle and Illinois twin, to coach as he leaves chemistry, while Hewr Judge Nelson will teach Men’s Bible. The notice places events at 045 am Sunday at Mission Theater.
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Hewr Judge Nelson
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