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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1927

Page

7

Dundee Wins Welterweight Crown Over Latzo at Polo Grounds

Joe Dundee of Baltimore defeats Pete Latzo of Scranton by decision after fifteen rounds to become world welterweight champion. The bout drew about 26,000, with judges favoring Dundee amid a tense finish. Latzo’s defense marked his second title defense since beating Mickey Walker in Scranton.

Damon Runyon Univeran New York Hiiseppe Iaferro Young Italian Baltimore Heath Joe Duridee Pete Lateo Scranton Folo Lateo Farol Barnes Charles F. Mathison Eddie Forbes Cans Kid Williams Latzo Mickey Walker Fete Latso Woolworth Tan Dream Street Dundee Pete Dr. Dean Peto Ant Hete Joe Dundes Maxie Waxman Joe Dundee Waxman Mr. Waxman Joe Duddee Western Mickey Walk- Fae Whisker Pacific Coast Eddie Roberts Roberts Baba Ruth Gunion Dunees Ines

Wills and Ryan to Battle in Finals

London June 2 Helen Wills and Elizabeth Ryan two Americans will contest the finals of the women's hard court championship at the Stamford Courts. Wills defeated Mrs Beamish 6 0 6 3 and Mallory lost to Ryan 6 8 6 1 in a crowded scene with over 2 000 spectators enjoying the setup and the strong play from both Americans and British rivals.

London Helen Wills Mlizabeth Ryan Wil Stamford Courts Helen Mrs. Beamish Miss Ley Motta Mallory Ryan-Mallory G. Crolerees W. C Crowley Nctele Mixes Wills Mrs. Bramish Bhs Wimbledon Miss Rush Mrs. Mallory

Latzo Loses Welterweight Title After Brutal duel

New York reports a grueling welterweight title fight where Latzo and Dundee exchanged heavy blows through fourteen rounds. Dundee repeatedly landed solid rights and uppercuts while Latzo pressed with hooks, but the challenger could not overtake the champion as the referee separated frequent clinches.

Dundee Latzo Muanueh Dundes Ana Dun- Gee Lotao

Trojans Win Pacific Meet at Coliseum

The University of Southern California led a 14-event Pacific Coast Intercollegiate meet at Los Angeles Coliseum. Southern California qualified seven men in sprints and hurdles, tying Stanford and Washington for second place with four entrants each. Finals were postponed due to poor conditions, with only two 220 yard dash heats matching the coast intercollegiate record of 21.4 seconds. The day’s upset came as Alva Ragan of California failed to place in the 120 yard high hurdles.

Morris Kirksey Stanford Charley Borah California Dean Anderson Washington Alva Ragan Ace

Braves Defeat Chicago 5-4 In First Series Game

June 3 Boston Braves defeat Chicago 5-4 in the opener of the series. Heaton struck Bush, lasting two innings, then left after sixth. Robertson allowed many hits but kept damage limited until reforming bullpen. Mogridge relieved. Final line shows Boston 5 runs on 12 hits, Chicago 4 on 9. Hartnett and others noted in box score.

Chicago Heaton Bush Nul Charley Robertson Mogridge Boston Robertson Hagan Roy Kaufmann Osborne Hartnett

St Louis Defeats Senators Eight to Four in Double Bill

Washington, June 1. The St Louis Browns doubled the count on the Senators with an 8 to 4 victory. Stewart pitched the full game except the eighth inning when Washington scored three runs. Goalin, Moteely, Schulte and Cullop led the hitting for St Louis, while Lisenbee took the loss for Washington.

Washington Lowis Browns Senators D. Stewart Browns Abarfore O'naurke Adam Bisler Sac Reed Zid Miller If Ee Weet H. Ritert Woh DO Benuite ONC Cae Eee Eee Gorber Geslin Ins Vere Spesker Guilop Rf Pee Ie Laa Rigney Om Ok Aes Harria Ruel Tug Lizenbos Burke Po Thureton Burke Thurston Ib Bt Murray Inntgs Lous Eeene Whabington Goalin Moteely Schulte Gereber O'Rourke Harris Speaker Likenbee Louia

U S Golf Stars Lead British in Worcester Match

Britain’s famed golf pros flopped in Worcester as Americans won three of the Scotch roars to Britain’s one. Johnny Farrel and Joe Turnesa defeated Duncan and Compton. Hagen edged Ray and Robson 2 and 1. Watson and Whitcombe fell to Diegal and Mehrhorn, while Boomer paired with Whitcombe swept Diegal and Mehrhorn 7 up and 5 to play.

Worcester Mass Britain Worcester Country Club America Georges Duncan Welf Archie Compton Johnny Farrel Joe Turnesa Ted Ray Fred Robson Fcriptive Gene Samzen al Watrous Arthur Havers Herbert C. Jolly Audrey Boomer Charles Whitcombe Leo Diegal Bill Mehrhorn

Tribute to Harry Payne Whitney as finest racing sportsman

The piece honors Harry Payne Whitney as America's most honest racing figure, noting 25 years in racing with 10 000 horses sent to the post and no scandal. It traces Whitney’s varied sports career, his Yale and Columbia education, and his rise as a leading owner, with a focus on his racehorse successes and the aim of 1927 to set a new world earnings record.

King Features Syndicate, Inc America Harry Payne Whitney Whitney Europe Thice William C. Whitney Harry Fayne Whitney William New York James Keene Hary Payne Whitney Fancocas Harry Tet Harry Durgeone Yale Columbia India Durges Iriah Lad Duryen Empire State Whisk Brown Regret Jim Reading Rancocns Stable Fermingant Wits Fermagant Bostonian

Cantilever Shoes Offer Comfort and Walking Pleasure

An advertisement extols Cantilever Shoes promising deep personal satisfaction and a pleasurable walk. It urges men to try Cantilevers to feel the comfort and happiness of stepping out in them.

Tennis finals to be staged today at Charleston Club

The Decoration day tournament at Charleston Tennis Club will stage finals at 3 pm on South Ruffner courts. Pfeifer defeated Skinner 6 1 6 2 to reach the final against Bennett, who beat Williams in the other semifinal. Bennett and Skinner will face Pfeifer and Williams in the doubles final.

Bennett Pfeifer Plenish Charleston Tennis Club South Ruffner Skinner Williams Pieifer Wiliamu

American Association Polls and City Scores Fragment

Fragmentary report lists polling locations Kansas City Toledo Milwaukee Louisville and Columbus with scattered figures and names including Boome Soper Ryen Heving Selmer Johnson Young Lowey Cook Pishbough Blemiller and McMullen. The legible items show election or meeting shorthand and partial numeric codes without clear narrative context.

Kansas City

Powellmen Train for Huntington

Powell's Senators held a warm workout at Kanawha Park as the Boosters prepared a formidable foe for a game tomorrow. The lineup features Blackey Cragg and Ray Massey with Wick Winger, Dusty Englebert, and Johnny Stuart on the mound, forming a hungry, comeback-ready squad.

Powell Kanawha Park Boosters Hoya Mac McClure Phat Ray Massey Smother Apark Plug Blackey Cragg Wick Thret Dusty Englebert Johnny Stuart Macks Huntington Stuart Branch Birkey Cardinnale Mound City

Buccaneer Mound Star Furnished Feature Of Game

In a June 3 baseball clash Pittsburgh defeated Philadelphia as Aldridge fanned seven in the second inning after a loaded sack, with two runs scoring on Pirata errors. Buchswan, Willoughby, and Waner contributed for Pittsburgh while Philadelphia’s Sant Spaulding Williams and Ulrich posted limited hits. Losing pitcher Ulrich, umpires Mec on ODay and Reardon. Time 2% hours.

Pittsburgh Sebastionel Vie Ite Burgh Philadel Phia Aldridge Philadelphia Philadelpha AB Sant Wim Wee & Spaulding Williams Wrightatone Ib Leach Ee & Wilson S Thompson Baldwin Ulrich Pae Asa Willoughby T. Wanex Barshart B. Waner Fas Wright le Grantham Bess Traynor Barnhart Gooch Winannges Granth Uirich Aldridge Lough Winpires Mecon Oday Reardon Sui

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