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Newspaper

Canton Daily News

Location

Canton, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1929

Page

18

Babe Ruth Faces Stiff Challenge in Open Title Race

The article notes Babe Ruth still dominates home run output but faces rivals like Gehrig Ott Foxx Hornsby Simmons Klein and Jackson this season. It highlights open golf at Winged Foot with stars Jones Hagen Farrell and Smiths predicting strong crowds and possible ties.

Gehrig Ott Young Foxx Giants Athletics Klein Jackson Ruth Foxx Hornsby Simmons Winged Foot Jones Smiths Farrell Hagen Armour Sarazen Diegel

Firpo and Fedor In 10 Round Main Bout On Soldiers Card

Mickey Fedor of Canton and Henry Firpo of Cleveland clash for the Ohio 155 pound championship in the featured 10 round main event of the Disabled Veterans' of the World War program at the city auditorium. The card includes four other bouts and a six-man battle royal.

Firpo Fedor Mickey Fedor Canton Henry Firpo Cleveland Ohio City Auditorium Charles White Fedor and Firpo Massillon Mickey Emmet Rocco New Castle Jimmy Dunn Gorilla Jones Dugan Bumbo Myers Rough Howse Ritz Jimmy _Feleullen Buddy

Stewart and Coogan Fight On Local Card

Stewart meets local junior welterweight rival in a six rounder while Jackie Coogan of Canton faces Clem Early of Massillon in a four round curtain raiser.

Stewart Jackie Coogan Canton Clem Early Massillon

Good Golf Chester Horton Good Golf

Editor offers Horton monograph on niblick play with instructions to request a free copy. Promotes slow easy swings, rhythmic action, and avoiding force to prevent fighting the ball. credited to Sports Editor guidance.

Horton

Intercity Church Cup Opener Nets Boston and Philadelphia Match

Teams from Boston and Philadelphia met at the West Side Tennis Club Forest Hills New York in the first round of the Church Cup intercity tennis series. Six singles and three doubles matches were played with the winner advancing to face a New York team for the trophy.

New York Boston Philadelphia West Side Forest Hills

England Leads South Africa in Davis Cup Quarterfinals

England holds a one-match lead over South Africa at the start of day two in Bournemouth. Dr. J. C. Gregory won the opening match for England, defeating C J Robbins 6 1 6 1 6 4.

Giants Send Baxter Jordan to Buffalo Internationals

The New York Giants sent Baxter Jordan to the Buffalo Internationals with orders he be used at first base but Buffalo had to buy a new first baseman after his trial.

New York Giants Baxter Jordan Buffalo

Frankie Wine to headline open air boxing in Sebring

Frankie Wine of Butte Montana heavyweight who fought K O Christner last year will headline Sebring open air boxing next Thursday night. He faces Art Malay of Chicago in a 10 round main event with four other bouts on the card including Lindsey Tavennello Holt Lewis Chapelow Mattox O Keefe Walker. The show opens the Palermo Bowl with advance ticket sales at Simpson's Cigar Store Canton.

Sebring Frankie Wine Butte Mont K. O. Christner Canton Wine Art Malay Chicago Malay Hosey Lindsey Akron Benny Tavennello Kid Holt Malvern Jimmy Lewis Tom Chapelow Roy Mattox Warren Johnny O'Keefe Salem Chick Walker Ravenna Simpson's Cigar

Aldridge Stirs Newark Robins Trade Talk

Brooklyn reportedly seeks Vic Aldridge, former Pirates and Yankees pitcher, now with the Newark Internationals, as a potential addition to the Robins pitching staff.

Aldridge Robins Brooklyn Vic Aldridge Pittsburgh New York Newark Internationals

National College Meet Opens Today in Chicago

The National Collegiate Athletic Association meet opens in Chicago with eastern and western powers jockeying for national honors. Favorites include Washington Stanford Illinois and Southern Conference star Emmett Toppino of New Orleans.

Chicago Washington Stanford Illinois Emmett Toppino New Orleans

Cope Misses Classes for First Time to Run in Meet

Principal reports Mount Union athlete Cope Missed classes for the first time to travel to Chicago for a national track meet. The 16 year career of the runner hinges on this competition with hopes tied to the national event tomorrow.

Cope Preddie Cope Mount

Cope Aims for Perfect Attendance and Two Mile Record

Cope faces a crowded field at Chicago as he seeks a flawless attendance and a top finish in the two mile. He has never lost a two mile race and hopes to place high despite limited chances beyond Ohio. A recent leg injury after the mile at the Big Six meet did not stop his drive to cap college running days with strong performance.

Cope Freddie Ohio Chicago

Sokol A C baseball team to practice tonight

All members of the Sokol A C baseball team are requested to report for practice tonight at 6 at City Field.

Sokol A City

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