Tunney Chooses From Seven Rivals For Next Fight
New York March 24 Gene Tunney has a list of seven challengers to face next, extended from three. Paolino Vrendun and George Godfrey filed challenges. Delaney and Phil Scott were blocked. The Athletic Commission finds Tunney’s license lapsed, cannot suspend him, and defers action on opponent until March 22.
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Burkholder Elected Captain By Buckeye Basketball Club
Burkholder, a two year veteran of the Ohio University cage team, was elected captain at the annual basketball banquet. He has risen from Lakewood high school standout to a regular on the varsity squad and finished the season among Buckeye scorers.
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Tennis Men To Practice On Campus Monday
Varsity tennis candidates may begin outdoor practice Monday as coach G. Bird notes conditioning work on courts started yesterday. If weather holds, remaining courts will open to all students within a week. A campus tennis tourney is planned later in the best month with broad participation expected.
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Scores Exhibition Games on Saturday
Philadelphia tied with St Lowg, Brooklyn defeated St Louis, Reading led Baltimore, New York beat Washington, Tulsa edged Boston, Savannah defeated Indianap... A roundup of Saturday exhibition scores across leagues and cities.
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Milburn Injured In Hunt At Aiken And Other Sporting Notes
Internationally famed Milburn suffers internal injuries when his horse fell during a hunt at Aiken South Carolina. Tommy Hitchcock also injured his ankle in the same incident. In golf Johnny Farrell dominates the La Gorce Open at Miami Beach winning 5900, with a 162 total eight under par. Boxing talk centers on Joe Dundee and Welterweight scene with Hudkins seeking a new title shot. Maryland racing fears bar on Rancocas horses due to off track scandals. Trade update shows Lester Bell traded to the Boston Braves while George Sisler resurfaces for the Senators, stirring comeback hopes.
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Sisler 6000 Toves No Play Ball Contention Hints
Fragmentary sports note cites Merito Acosta son of a wealthy Cubsnt figure and Adiehead Association outfielder, rumored to pursue baseball for love. Mentions possible batting role with Pirates last year and push for manager Yoenie Huss to grant him a regular job in Pittsburgh.
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Nelsonville Y defeats Corning Drugs in high school gym
Nelsonville Y All-Stars defeated Corning Drugs 78 to 51 at the high school gym. Whyte Longley and Cowell led scoring with fast shooting and passes, Longley electrifying with a length-of-floor drive for a sensational shot. Swede Whyte and Dewhurst and Bowers contributed strong defense and assists, while Rodger and Gar solidified the visitors' advantage. Corning's Leigers, Garri, and others showed effort amid a pressing Nelsonville defense.
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Local Club Opens Year With First Shoot In Athens
The Athens ie Hospital Gun club held the season opener on the club grounds near 3 ay night and plans weekly meetings. a registered shoot is aimed for late April or early May with 40 to 56 top shooters from Ohio and West Virginia expected to attend. J. A. Dye serves as president and Frank Cross as secretary.
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Cuyler Stars as Cubs Beat Hollywood 6 4 in Spring Game
Gomes reports from Los Angeles that Kiki Cuyler returns to form for the Chicago Cubs this season. Cuyler delivered two home runs and key fielding, including a sensational ninth inning catch near the bleacher wall to prevent a homer in a 6 4 win over Hollywood.
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Tigers Split Squads For Texas League Action
In San Antonio on March 24 manager George Moriarty divided the Detroit Tigers into two squads. One group stayed in San Antonio to face the Texas League title fight while the other moved to Austin to play the University of Texas. The San Antonio team won yesterday beating the Tigers 5 to 6 after scoring four runs in the seventh inning off Stewart.
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Senators Aim for Second as Yanks Lead Rally
Washington manager Stanley Harris says no pennant this year but targets at least a strong second place behind the New York Yankees. He notes improved defense and pitching depth could lift the Senators from 1927’s third to a close pursuer as rivals falter.
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Pirates Are In Way of Pennant
Yankees manager connected with predicting the pennant race. He believes the club that defeats the Pittsburgh Pirates will win the National League pennant. He expects a 1928 World Series rematch with the Yanks and Pirates. He names Pittsburgh, St Louis, New York and Chicago as division frontrunners.
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Brooklyn Stars Fail To Impress In Exhibition
A garbled report shows Brooklyn stars failing to advance in exhibition play. Mentions of players like Mayes, Carl Mays, and others are interwoven with references to exhibition games, managers and teams including Philadelphia and Detroit. The piece seems a fragmented recap of spring exhibition notes and team lineups with uncertain details.
Ohio Team Falls Before Champs
In Chicago at Loyola University the Catholic high school national tournament sees De La Salle Joliet and Cathedral Indianapolis advance after tight wins. De La Salle beat Eler Weir Cincinnati in a close game while St Mary Westfield narrowly survived St Phin Chicago to reach quarterfinals.
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Runners Leave Yet Another State Behind Them
United Press special report from Gallup New Mexico notes Arne Souminen the Detroit Finn still leading a field of ninety six runners in the Bunton Derby starting from Gallup. The course crosses the transcontinental divide and reaches Thoreatt after 2.2 miles. Souminen trails Mike Kelly of Goshen Indiana with Nestor Erickson of Port Chester and Peter Gavuzzi of Southampton England close behind.
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Cruickshank and Horan Favorites in Open Golf Event
In Florida at St. Augustine Cruickshank of New York and Rey derlan of Orlando led favorites as the championship round of the Florida open golf tournament began amid strong field competition. Notables including Hin Mehlhbro Harry Cooper and Jerry Nuthoitz eyed medals in a 26 hole format with tough play and tight scores. At Lingoua the Prince of Wales again favored in a point to point race riding Tlexomme, finishing behind Colonel Paynter and M Gris in a related hunt event.
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Billy Barton odds set at 22-1 in London markets
In London betting circles on March 24 Billy Barton the American horse entered in the Grand National Sweepstakes was quoted at 22-1 by local bookmakers. A note mentions Irish star Lewis Kalis an umpire in the Pacific Coast League this year after playing football under Knute Rockne at Notre Dame.
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Art of Hitting Hard in Golf Strokes Explored
The article explains how to hit the ball for distance on long holes without exhausting energy. It advises a slow backswing, balanced setup on the right heel, and a controlled downward strike, finishing with the weight shifting after impact. The piece previews next week's etiquette column.
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Golf Etinuette
Higgins Wins Jbeiertleon Derby at New Galus
W. J. Curran owned Higgins won the seventh renewal of the $16,000 Louwiginia derby at Miredi df. Fah Higgins overtook Beaurgard in the stretch to win by two lengths with Beaurgard three lengths ahead of 12, BM. Galahad finished fourth. The mile and furlong race was four fifths of a second slower than the 1926 record. track was fast and the purse totaled $15,450.
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Akron Youth, Orphan Breaks World's Record
An 11-year-old Akron orphan, funded by a local subscription, set a world interscholastic track record in the 100 yard back stroke with 1:06.1 at Evanston. Northwestern's Beatty and Pole were key rivals as East High, Akron, and Northwestern team members competed. Semifinals and finals were slated for later today.
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O S U Hopes Fade As Golfer Flunks
Ohio State faces setback as golfer Ogilvie is ruled ineligible for the Western Conference season after failing Spanish on recent exams. Coach George Sargent plans two 18 hole qualifiers to reshape the Ohio State lineup with six candidates remaining.
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Maree Avis Team Set to Face Mexico in Davis Cup Zone
Augusta Ga March 24 selection announces the American Davis Cup squad to meet Mexico next month. The team includes captain Wilton Iden and players John Bene ey from Indianapolis Wilmer Allison the national intercollegiate champion and Arnold Jones of Providence.
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