Baseball and basketball notes from the era
The piece discusses players Grove and Welbere in baseball with claims of Grove’s speed and fame, plus the team dynamics under Cobb and Moriarty. It mentions Chicago high school national tournament results with All America selections Kim Campbell, Wesley Carpenter, and Alex Rogers, and notes Detroit’s use of specific batters under Cobb.
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Eeibe” Oy
Dell
Tee
Waddes
Aa Greve
Geether
Rts de Robe
Walbere
Welbert
Grove
Welbere
Isck Grove
Himewill
Chicago
All America
Kim Campbell
Viennns
Garod Wesley Carpenter
Batesville
Ark
Alex Rogers
Florence
Miss
Detroit
Ait
Moriarty
Cobb
Tiger
Wen
Ring champions lack class so promoters must work to draw good gates
April 1 report from New York notes promoters Tex Rickard and Humberto Fuogazy must rely on hype to attract fans to proposed open air boxing shows amid a shallow pool of champions. Many weight classes lack recognized titleholders and several stars are disputed or retired, leaving promoters with a difficult task to draw crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Tex Rickard
Humberto, Fuogazy
Charley Phil Rosenberg
Bushy Graham
Graham
Chicago Boxing Commission
Bud Taylor
Rosenberg
Taylor
Tony Canzoneri
Fidel la Bara
Johnny Vacca
Vacca
Kansas
Sammi Mantel
Rock Kansas
Mandell
Sid Ferris
Billy Wallace
Kid Kaplan
Pry
Methaw
Peta Lutes
Mickey Warner
Walker
Chicago
Tiger Flowers
Laten Ales
Texas
Favk Dempecy
Gene Kevy Ming
Tunney Questions Football Knowledge
San Francisco April report attributes mixed views to heavyweight champion Gene Tunney on football. He allegedly said boxing requires thought while the coach runs the football team, drawing laughs from onlookers and prompting talk that he is not fully familiar with gridiron sport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Calif
leGene Tapney
Stafford Conients
Leges
Boxer
Hendergrady
Yankees Hold Narrow Spring Chance in Tight Race
The text notes the Yankees still eye the American League title after a rough previous season and mentions the St Louis Cardinals missing Rogers Hornsby as manager. It predicts a hard race in both leagues with four or five clubs having a chance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yankees
Cardinals
Rogers Hornvby
Hornby
Jb O'Farrell
Globe trotting manager Sam Jordan's long boxing career
The piece profiles Sam Jordan Toledo's world traveling boxing manager. It recalls a knockout sock that began his career, lists early opponents and peers such as Bresnahan Joss Haritzel How Meister Olsen Tremolay McCoy and others, and notes his fame as a globe trotting promoter and trainer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Agri
Sam Jordan
Sam
Sti
Rt Bresnahan
Addie Joss
Topsy Haritzel
Jess How- Meister
America
Charley Olsen
Indianapolis
Johnny Billiter
Eugene Tremolay
Billy Stefers
Kid McCoy
Billy Wagner
Johnny Schultz
Letter Awarded To Instructor At University Of Pennsylvania
George Kistler, Penn swimming instructor for thirty years, received the varsity P for faithful service. He has taught thousands to swim, with as many as 2000 students per year learning the art. Every Penn graduate is expected to know how to swim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
University of Pennsylvania
George Kistler
Kistler
Penn
Estate of Matinda Mackey final discharge sought
In Manatee County on March 3 1927 Bradenton Trust Company as Administrator seeks final discharge as Administrator of Matinda Mackey deceased. The petition requests the appointment of a new Administrator and approval of accounts before Judge W H. Tucer of the Court of County Judge in Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF Florida
Matinda Mackey
Manatee County
Honorabbia W. HM. Tucer
Eaid Court
Provate
Malinda Mackey de Vaged
Bradentown
Matind A Mackey
MK. Faw
Saurer
Publication notice in Florida chancery case 1927 Bradenton
In Manatee County Florida a chancery case against a corporation involves Annie Wrt deceased and others with claims to rent title and property. The court orders publication in the Bradenton Herald weekly for four weeks and requires all respondents to appear at Bradenton court on a specified April date to answer the complaint seeking cancellation of claims and quiet title.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ion
Egatess
Boyth
Bradenton
Manatee County
Florida
Merce
Bradenton Merald
Pradenteon
Ront WH
Lorsch
Circuit Court
Landis Flies to New Orleans After Texas Flight
Judge Kennesaw Mountain Landis arrives in New Orleans after a flight from San Antonio, Texas. He comments that air travel will become common and notes no special event about the trip while smoking a cigar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennesaw Mountain Landis
New Orleans
Louisiana
San Antonio
Tex
Wide Seeks New Indoor Track Record In New York
Swedish schoolmaster Edvin Wide aims to beat the indoor world marks for the mile and 1500 meters. He will try again Saturday at the Engineers Armory in New York after failing last week. He must better Nurmi's times and has already set three indoor records this season, with a possible appearance in California next month.
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New York
Edvin Wide
162En Engineers Armory
Masonic District
Sation
Manhattan
Nurmi Oe
Aeld Ray
Waite
Aid
Crace Nurmi
California
Mackenzie Credits Bobby Jones as Far Distance Driver
In this amateur golf note, Roland Ionaie lauds Bobby Jones as a strong long distance driver among amateurs. MacKenzie admits Jones can outdrive him whenever he aims for distance, though he doubts Jones is a long distance hitter overall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ateur
Roland ‘Ionaie
MacKenzie
Bobby
World reaction to dribble restriction in amateur basketball
Critics react to a rule restricting the dribble to one bounce in amateur play. Dr James Naismith, inventor of basketball, calls it a backward step and notes the dribble has been a spectacular feature. Other coaches from Kansas Rochester Syracuse share concern that limiting dribbling harms the game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
James Naismith
West
Naismith
Kansas University
Forest Allen
Murphy
University of Rochester
Lew Andreas
Syracuse River
One-Armed Boy Vic Shipaila Masters Many Sports
Vic Shipaila a 17-year-old caddy in Grand Rapids plays 18 holes of golf in the low eighties and excels in football basketball baseball tennis swimming wrestling boxing and more. He won the caddies golf tournament with a score of 83 and aims for seventies before summer. He lost an arm at age ten after a tree accident. His versatility inspires coach Al Watrous and locals who regard him as a success in athletics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Rapids
Mich
Vic Shipaila
Shipaila
al Watrous
Shaila
Thompson Leads Loopmen With 1467 Points This Season
Ashworth Cat Thompson of Montana State College stars for the Loopmen, top scorer in the Rocky Mountain Conference with 1467 points in 12 regular games and 35 more in three championship games, named to the All Conference team. Tonight Chicago features Art Knapp versus Tony Sanders in a boxing match.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meet Ashworth
Cat” Thompson
Thompson
Montana State College
Baseball Heavens To Brighten With Spring Star Payoffs
The baseball heavens will burst into view as spring training arrives with stars set to shine from various teams. The Associated Press notes the return of warm weather, hopeful rosters, and the promise of fresh performances across the sport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Phillies Begin 1927 Pennant Chase With Giants Opening Clash
The Phillies prepare for the 1927 pennant race with an opening series against John McGraw’s New York Giants at Philadelphia Park. Pitching and lineups feature stars like Rogers Hornsby, Eddie Roush, Ty Cobb, Eddie Collins, and Zack Wheat as rosters shuffle from north to south. Some players move from St Louis and Cincinnati while Frankie Frisch shines for the Cardinals’ group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillies
Bradenton
Phils
John McGraw
New York Giants
Rogers Hormsby
St. Louis Megals
Philes
McGraw
John “Stuffy” McInnis
Palles
Philly
Philadelphia
Ty Cobb
Eddie Collins
Zack Wheat
Cobb
Detroit
Rogers Hornsby
Eddie Roush
St. Louis
Cincinnati
St. Louis Cardinals
Frankie Frisch
Hornsby
Bradley Stable Leads In Money
Idle Hour Farm stable owned by Colonel E. R. Bradley led purse winnings at the Jefferson Park spring meeting in New Orleans. Bradley entries earned $21,838, far ahead of the field, with Greentree stable of Mrs. Harry Payne Whitney a distant runner up at just over $5,000.
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New Orleans
Colonel E. R. Bradley
Idle Hour Farm
Jefferson Park
Colonel Bradley
Bradley
Greentree
Harry Payne Whitney
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Jack Delaney
Jin Maloney
Louw
Ric” Kaplan
Johnny Dake
Phil Rosenberg
Bonesboy Finnegan
Benny Bass
Red Chapman
Aries Wremas
Eddie Shea
Johony Jil
Tigers
Gates
Pitesbargh
Champa
Sasehall
Mary
Selevate
Goodyear
Goodyear Tire Shop
P O
Broad St
Tunney
Herald
Ayo
Peninsular State Tl
A. Hemphill
Kelly Story
Ran Bollettora
Aloant
DNR
Landis
K. M. Landis
WIDE
Enzie
Art Knapp
Tony Sanders
Ashworth Thompson
Bradley Stable
Tire Sale
Leach Tire Service
S. Florida Ave
General Tires
Williams Tires
Elsberry Lumber Co., Inc
Seaboard Tracks
Chesterfield
Ettey
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