Finnish Athletes Dominate Seventh Day Olympic Events
Finnish athletes swept the 3000 meter steeplechase and decathlon on day seven in Amsterdam. Loukola won the steeplechase in a new Olympic mark of 9 minutes 21.8 seconds, followed by Nurmi and Anderson. Lijola claimed the decathlon title, setting a world record for the event as American rivals and other nations gathered for the track program.
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All Events To Date of 1928 Diyapics Compiled by United Press
United Press presents a compiled list of 1928 Diyapics events and notable results. Names include Sackey John Kuch United States Paavo Surmi Finard High, Robert King Liitea United States 400 meter hurdles, Lord Burghley, Forcy Williams, and many others across sprint, distance, field, and relay disciplines.
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United States Olympic team faces keener competition at Amsterdam
General Douglas MacArthur said the US Olympic squad faced tougher rivals than expected. He praised sprinters like Paddock Borwh Fraud Wekoff and Scholz but admitted American sprinters are not as strong as in the past. He credited faster European tracks for sensational performances and noted no European track matched US speeds except possibly England.
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Baseball Scores and Standings Across Leagues in Early May
The page summarizes multiple baseball results with scores from the National and American Leagues. It lists Cincinnati and New York results, Boston and St Louis outcomes, Brooklyn and Chicago plays, and notes key pitchers and batters. It ends with an athletics board announcement about a Jack Shirpheyiere event to be staged in Detroit at Navin Field by Lloyd Fitzsimmons on late August dates.
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Gapare Nine Wins 12 to 1 Victory in League at Logan
Gapare Nine defeated Logan 12 to 1 in a league game at Logan on Aug 4. Winning pitcher Shonk worked five innings with support from Cooksey and Dinby on the mound and a pair of errors in the field aided their offense. Final score 12 to 2 as late relief preserved the win.
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Knockout Victory Highlights Ivy Schwartz Title Bout
New York August 4 reports show Ivy Schwartz overwhelming Jorie Watt with a fourth round knockout at a scheduled ten round lightweight bout. Schwartz dominated from the opening bell, leaving Watt unable to answer the count.
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Harness horses highlight Athens County fair program August 21 24
The Athens County fair in Athens runs August 21 to 24 with a spew program featuring harness horses from near and far. Secretary Frank Piddle notes top local and visiting horsemen will compete for purses, with an emphasis on strong fields and big entrances.
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Babe Ruth Hits 43rd Home Run in Aug Win for Chicago
Babe Ruth belted his forty third homer in the fifth inning as Chicago prevailed with Pipgras driving in the lead run. Grady Atkins played for Chicago. Jessie and the team prepared for Chicago matchup as American golf stars eyed next week at Glen View club for the Western junior championship August 7 to 10 in Flushe.
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Rubien Withdrawal Seen As Personal Squabble
Amsterdam August 4 officials viewed Fred Rubien s withdrawal as a personal dispute with AAU president Murray Hulbert. Rubien had represented Hulbert on committees and Hulbert censured his conduct in a British dispute over Olympic walking races leading to Rubien s ouster. The motive is described as a personal matter between the two.
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Pichs Champions at Chicago Promoter Eyes Elimination Contests
Promoter Tim Wallen plans an elimination contest to crown a top fighter after naming Otto Von Porat as a leading challenger to Gene Tuynay. Wallen notes Von Porat could KO Jick Dempsey and Tes Marriner, with both contenders in the heavyweight mix.
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IPLAINS NINE MEET AMESVILLE IN WIDE LOOPING TILT
Henry L. Farrell analyzes potential boxing successors as Gene Tunney’s unexpired term nears end. He cites Dempsey versus Ris ko as the hypothetical contest and notes the lack of formal rulemaking in prize fighting.
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Athens Rifle Club Defeats Company L Shooters Here
The Athens Rifle Club beat Company L of the National Guard by a close score of 682 to 7. High scorers were Lieut Wert Barnes and Ot fard Hopsins for the soldiers with 15 and 12 respectively, while MC Grubb led Athens with 18 points. The win boosts Athens toward a potential championship clash with Portsmouth.
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