Three Star Milers Meet Tonight at Garden Event
In Madison Square Garden the feature Knights of Columbus games mile brings Otto Peltzer of Germany, Loyd Hahn of Nebraska, and Ray Conger of Illinois A. C. to the track. Hahn is the favorite given his consistency as Peltzer seeks a world mark and Conger aims to prove his Kansas City win was no fluke. The indoor mile record stands at 4 12 set by Nurmi and equalled by Ray, with tonight’s race seen as a potential classic on an eleven lap indoor oval.
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Tigers Lose Swimming Coach
Princeton loses long time swimming coach Frank Sullivan who resigned yesterday. Board chairman Charles W. Kennedy said the board has not yet chosen a successor. Team captains and alumni will coach the Princeton aquatic teams in the interim.
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Women's Golf Committee Named for 1928 in NY
Prescott Bush announced the 1928 women's golf committee with chairs and members from multiple regional associations including Mrs. David Gant, Mrs. Edward H. Baker Jr., Miss Eleanor Allen, Mrs. Harrington, Miss Florence McNeely, Mrs. B. Traube, Mrs. Robert Cutting, Mrs. Stewart Hanley, and Mrs. Adams Summer. The roster covers the nation’s major golf groups in 1928.
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Women's Golf Association
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Women’s Eastern Golf Association
George Harrington
Women's
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Florence McNeely
Philadelphia Women's Golf Association
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Godfrey Wins Ten Round Decision Over Uzcudun in Los Angeles
In front of over 36 000 spectators, a Pacific Coast boxing attendance record, George Godfrey defeated Paolino Uzcudun by decision after ten rounds. Godfrey dominated with body blows, particularly in rounds five to seven, while Uzcudun showed brief middle-round resistance. Promoter Jack Doyle announced gross receipts of 125 191 with 26 605 paid admissions. Zinn signs contract with Kansas City Blues for 1928 season and will depart for Lake Charles training.
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Kittleberger Tops Local Shooting with 242 Score
Corry Rod and Gun Club members staged a practice shoot last night with George Kittleberger delivering the best display, tallying 242 points of 250. Jaelson posted 240 off-hand, while others like Wagner Robbing Dane Kinney and Parker posted lower totals in a windy evening of competitive marksmanship.
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Westminster Loses to Duquesne in Close College Basketball
In Wilmington Pennsylvania Westminster College fell to Duquesne University 32 points in a late game. Chicago ref Dave Barry, tied to the Dempsey Tunney bout last September, was suspended for unsanctioned fights and then reinstated by the Minnesota Boxing Commission.
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Following the Majors in Southern Training Camps
United Press report from multiple spring camps notes holdouts and signings across leagues. Sad Sam Jones heads to Tampa to sign with the Senators. Connie Mack welcomes regular infielders at Fort Myers while Ty Cobb’s plan awaits word. Boston Red Sox arrive in Bradenton with Carigan aiming for top speed. Brooklyn holdouts include Harvey Hendrick signed. Vance not yet. New York Giants arrival expected in August, while Phillies add Heinie Sand and Barney Friberg as Ring nears a deal. Tulsa rookies clash with St Louis veterans for infield jobs. Howley expects Blue and Manush to arrive. Cardinals train in Avon Park with Grover Cleveland Alexander ahead of last year. Durocher seen as a find by Miller Huggins in St. Petersburg. Chicago to hold workouts after mainland trip to see Godfrey-Paulino fight.
Heavyweights lack clear challenger in Tunney era rankings
By Jack McAuliffe former undefeated lightweight champion scouts the heavyweight scene in New York on February 20. Delaney wobbly after loss to Maloney. Heeney slow. Sharkey inconsistent. Loughran shows consistency but form remains uncertain. Risko-Shakey and Delaney-Heeney bouts could settle standings. Also notes New York Americans beat Chicago Black Hawks 2 to 1 in National League hockey.
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Jimmy Maloney
Maloney
Delaney
Tom Heeney
Jack Sharkey
Dempsey
Gene Tunney
Heeney
Sharkey
Tommy Loughran
Ghicago
New York Americans
Chicago Blackhawks
Delaney Expected to Defeat Heeney Says Berlenbach
New York Feb 28 Jack Delaney is forecast to defeat Tom Heeney Thursday night by former light heavyweight champion Paul Berlenbach. Berlenbach says Delaney is too smart unless he gets reckless, noting Delaney won three of four prior bouts with Heeney, including two knockouts.
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Jack Delaney
Tom Heeney
Paul Berlenbach
Delaney
Heeney
Berlenbach
Jack
Westfield Leads Sharps In Second Half Rally
Westfield built a strong second half, overcoming a tight first half to seize control. The quartet team capitalized on turnovers and sharp defense to pull away, delivering a decisive late surge that broke the game open.
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