Grid Stars Loom In The 1927 Backfield Preview
Lawrence Perkx surveys top backfield prospects with Davis Anderson at Cornell Parisenne and Flannagan at Notre Dame and Muck at Ohio State Friedman of Michigan Sinclair of Princeton among others, predicting a dazzling season as old standouts depart and new stars emerge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Perkx
NEW Fork
Red Grange
Wheaton
Oberlander
Dartmouth
Nevers
Stanford
Wilson
Washington
Tryon
Colgate
Cornell
Gil Dobie
Davis Anderson
Ven Dures
Anderson
Pfann
Notre Dame
Parisenne
Ileradon
Flannagan
Edwards
Enright
Rockne
Ohio State
Friedman
Michigan
Jake Sincla
Princton
Baseball scores across leagues show mixed results
National League games include New York 7 over Pittsburgh 3 and Boston 33 over Chicago 3 with St Louis 9 and Cincinnati 1 noted. American League reports Detroit blank New York 4 and Cleveland 11 5, plus Chicago 2 over Washington 3. Association results feature Columbus 4 Toledo 14 and Milwaukee 11 over Minneapolis 8.
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New York
Pittsburgh
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Boston
Chicago
Philadelphia
St Louis
Detroit
High Scores at Shoot by American Rifle Club near Athens
The American rifle club held a Saturday shoot at their range near Athens. Top scores included F.C. Uran 48, E. Watkins 46, M. Grubbs 48, J. Townsend 42, with other marks ranging from 43 to 44.
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American Rifle Club
Athens
F.C. Uran
Dave Kinnard
S&s. E. Watkins
MC. Grubbs
Darrel Selby
Myrron Martin
Fred Woodruff
E H. Young
Clarence Wrycott
John Townsend
M. Wise
Howard Robbins
Dempsey Camps With New Sparring Contenders Ahead of Tunney Fight
At Atlantic City camp Dempsey trains with Gundlbout Smith and other top heavies as he tightens for the world heavyweight title bout with Gene Tunney. Dempsey weighs just under 255 pounds and aims to trim fat and spar with six partners. Tunney, 187 pounds, reports strong stamina after a week in the woods and varied training, with camp still in place near Speculator, New York.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Jack Dempsey
Gundlbout Smith
California
Gene Tunney
Philadelphia
Dempsey
Yestut J
Stroudsburg
Tunney
Jim Jefkles
Bob Fitzsimmons
Jeff
Johnson
Tommy Burns
Burns
Marvin Hart
Jeffs
Jack Root
Jim Corbett
Corbett
Sullivan
Boston
New Orleans
Hubsiebert’ Fitzsimmons
Carson Ily
Itz
Farmonus
Bitz
Kim Jeffries
Botterrmabher
Witzsimmons
Bob
English Women Break 250 Meters Dash World Records
In Gothenberg on August 2 two English runners, Miss E. W. Edwards and Miss W. Palmer, set world records in the 250 meters dash. Edwards clocked 33.4 seconds and Palmer 31.6, with Palmer reclaiming a record once 33.8 set in 1923. George Holland, 28, died at a wedding dance a few hours after his marriage.
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Lemont
George Holland
Corson Becomes Seventh To Swim English Channel
The article lists the seven successful Channel swimmers: Webb Burgess Sullivan Toth Tiraboschi Ederle and Corson. It details times from 14 to 23 hours and notes Ederle as the record holder. It explains the Dover–France width about 20 miles and currents making crossings require 30 to 40 miles of effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clercington Corson
Mathew Webb
William Burgess
Fleury Sullivan
Charles Toth
Enrique Tiraboschi
Ours
Gertrude Ederte
Corson
Martes
Sullivan
Toth
Webb
Burgess
England
Tierraboschi
Dover
France
Gertrude Ederle
Lesion All Set-Chester American Legion Wall Club Prepares
Gloucester Legionmen race to train ahead of second game against New Philadelphia. Coaches expect strong pitching from Tilento Men Mick Hanking and bred Bruel. Manager eyes adding infielder and may acquire Jimma Mugherty to boost infield as team aims to slow fast opponents. Crossing claims three in Gary as auto struck by fast Michigan Central train.
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Chouster
American Legion Wall Club
New Philly
Legion
Gary
Ind
Ives
Michigan ‘Central Railroad
Speedy Channel Swim Named as Notable Feat by Mrs Carson
The article details Mrs Clemington Carson and her Channel swim, noting her endurance against ebb tides and support from Louis Timson and others. It covers past boxing champions in a separate segment and mentions a Manhattan Island race bet and a Danish swimming champion title.
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New Fonk
Clemington Carson
Enails Channel
Races on Good Friday Feature Fast Harness and Running Events
Fast day of racing in the county featured three harness heats and two running events. Tivlen's Pride won a 2:22 trot by a nose with Smith of Newark driving. Johnson, the gold-toothed performer, led a parade including Dempsey era references and noted runners like Laura and Susannah. White dominated several running events, including the half mile dash. A Pace Meet is announced for August 28 40 at a six day session of universal peace here.
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Jack
Br. S
Roush
B. G
Cale Teee
I¢ Endeavor
Sam Yussell
Br. A
Craig
Dempsey
Great Chance
Laura
Jack Johnson
Johnson
Susannah
Ch. m
Ch. Gs
Peip OP
Tula
Bom
Wight Hathaway
Bo H
Petper
Lot Jessia
Bik
Crousuy Ceca
Rusty Veh
Cable
M Cmerntirey
Texas Brook
White
Princess Jane
Athens League twilight series opens Tuesday night
The post season series for the Athens twilight league begins Tuesday at 6 30 PM on city grounds with three seven inning games to decide the champion between Ray Glos and Hewitt Bodena. Admission is 25 cents per game to fund field improvements.
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Athens
Poe Raye Glos
Hewitt-Bodena
William Pierre
Taya
Howard Knox
Ray-Glas
D. Wise
H. Barth
Cope
Smith
Barrels
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Jeffa
Suleiva
Jack Dempse
League
Serres
Adiations
W. State St
Step
Ohio
Mrs. Corson
New Philadelphia
Margaret Williams
Kelvingley
Dutch Reuter
Portsider
Sutindas
Mille Camelia
Amd
Christian of
Jack Jonson
Helen
PACE
Inter+ national peace bureau
Athens League
Lcunnyue
Knox
Barstow
Foreman
Mhelson
Whitlatch
Cxtch
Hewitt-Bodens
Maurice
Arez Raft
Hellman
Darnell
Feld
McKin
Pase
Molnar
Adams
Bradley
Seckinger
Hawkins
McKinley
Baweine
General Motors
Oldsmobile
N. Court St
Mpler
Nash
Athens County Nash
Dodge Brothers -Reduct
Dodge Brothers
Dodges Brothers
Kesseve Seesve
C. A. Daugherty Nelsaville
DonDge Brothers Motor Cars
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