Bobby Jones Dominates Golf Scene In 1927 Year
Atlanta golfer Bobby Jones dazzled in 1927 with record Open championship scores at St Andrews and a stunning American victory at Minikahda. He led Hagen to defend PGA crown, while Thomas Armour upset in the Open playoff and Miriam Burns captured the women’s title.
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Robert T Mes, Jr
Atlanta
Eport
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Healy
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Ocean
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Minikahire
Chick Evans
Evans
Bobby
Walter Hagen
Hagen
Ir. Jones
Skblebarti & His
Patter
Ostemone
Tom Armour
Cooper
Armour
Felther
Glenna Collett
Mile
de la Chaume
Alexa Stirling
Miriam Burns
Kansas City
Maureen Orcutt
New York
Hornsby Wins Suit Against Moore in St Louis Verdict
Hornsby captain of the New York Giants and former St. Louis Cardinals manager won a $36 230 suit brought by Frank J. Moore Cincinnati betting commissioner. The jury returned a verdict after 1 hour 40 minutes with ten jurors signing. Moore alleged advances for race horse bets while Hornsby argued the money was gambling not admissible under the law.
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ST. Louis
Hornsby
New York Giants
St. Louis Cardinals
Frank J. Moore
Cincinnati
Moore
Schaffer Wins Billiard Crown in 18-2 Balk Line Title
Jake Schaeffer of Chicago defeated Walker Cochran to win the world balk line 18-2 title in New York. The final score was 1,500 to 1 with Schoaeffer securing the crown, his third in this event after previous wins in 1921 and 1925.
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New York
Jake Schaeffer
Chicago
Walker Cochran
Ran
Schaeffer
Eastern stars arrive for California game at Berkeley
Eastern football players from the University of Pennsylvania arrive in Berkeley for the December 31 clash with California. Coach Lou Young plans rugged workouts at Memorial Stadium while California under Coach Price drills to counter the visitors passing game. Orin E. Babe Hollingberry supervises the Western squad during a strenuous practice in San Francisco.
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University of Pennsylvania
Berkeley
California
Lou Young
San Francisco
Andy Kerr
Orin E- Babe” Hollingberry
Pepper to Officiate In Cage Tilts Here
Raymond Peppr a former University of Alabama basketball and football star will officiate most local basketball games this year. Pep knows the game and was a backbone of the Alabama lineup last season. Local coaches expect steadier officiating and confidence in the official.
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Pepper
Raymond Peppr
University of Alabama
Pep
Hand Is Taped to Prevent Injuries at Hill's Garage Bout
Joe Lousier, local battler, keeps his right hand taped to prevent injuries before facing Big Boy Oscar at Hill's Garage on Bankstreet. He suffered a slight sprain last week and guards the hand while predicting strong power on Oscar's map.
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Joe Lousier
Hill
Bankstreet
Joe
Big Boy
Oscar
Goldeners of the University of Pittsburgh prepare for Pasadena game trip
The University of Pittsburgh football squad departs next Monday for a cross country workout tour. Four players will stop at Dodge City Albuquerque Ash Fork and other points before arriving in Pasadena on December 31 for the annual intersectional game. They will return via San Francisco and Denver after two days in Pasadena.
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Kansas
Albuquerque
N. M
Ash Fork
Arizona
Sanfrancisco
Denver
Decatur High Varsity Tops Riverside In Scrimmage
Decatur high school varsity easily defeated the Riverside Outlaws 27 to 11 in the season opener scrimmage. Prince led scoring with five field goals and a foul shot, others included J Lanier four points, L Bishop four, Pete West six, J West two, Bronough led Riverside with six.
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Alford
Prince
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L. Bishop
Pete West
J- West
Bronough
Riverside
Riverside Pend Keenyy
Beisisi
Cess
Lynne J. Lanier
Bishop
Eng
Bryant
BORGO
Rigney Goes to Blues Not Barons in KC Move
Elmer Rigney former Boston and Washington Americans shortstop was sold to Kansas City. He would not report to the Birmingham Southern club after sale by the Senators, with price not disclosed.
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Elmer
Rigney
Boston
Washington Americans
Senators
Birmingham
Auburn to name new coach after committee meeting
Auburn Alabama December 22 AP The name of Auburns new coach will be made public this afternoon after the final committee meeting to select the successor Dr J W Brown director of athletics said yesterday he called comments on a Jackson Mississippi dispatch claiming G M Bohler of Mississippi College has been chosen and said the report is not authentic.
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Auburn
Ala
J. W. Brown
Jackson
Miss
Jackson Clarkon Ledger
G.M. Bohler
Mississippi College
Brown
Tech Denies Miller Auburn Offer for Head Coach Post
Georgia Tech officials today denied Don Miller Tornado backfield coach is considering a head coach offer from Auburn. A telegram from Miller stated he is not in negotiations and would notify Tech if he acted.
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Tech
Atlanta
Georgia Tech Today
Tornado
Auburn
Miller
Coveleskie Joins Yankees After Waiver Deal
New York reports that pitching veteran Coveleskie will report to the Yankees for spring training in St. Petersburg Florida after being claimed on waivers from Washington. The club also traded Jim Wiltec to Buffalo to clear roster space and align with the 1925 season plans.
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St. Petersburg
Ticket Sales for Lousier Oscar Fight Progress
Ticket sales for the Lousier Oscar prize fight are reported as going well by Joe Lousier, with a capacity crowd anticipated for Monday. Tickets are sold at Decatur Drug Co., Bank Street, and George's Place, Second Avenue, as part of an undercard event preceding the main bout.
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Hill
Joe Lousier
Joe
Decatur Drug Co
Bank Street
George’s Place
Second Avenue
Juniors Plan To Have Their Own Quarters
Members of the Junior Chamber of Commerce discussed locating permanent quarters in the Malone building on Second Avenue. They propose using the current Malone Realty Agency offices and hall, which will be vacated as Mr. Malone moves to new offices on Lee Street.
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Chamber of Commerce
Malone
Second Avenue
Malone Realty Agency
Malone Buildings
Lee Street
Farmer A. Collins to Move from Somerville Route 1
A. Collins, farmer on Somerville route 1, will move west to Tennessee to settle near Jackson. Friends in the area regret his upcoming departure.
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OW. A. Collins
Somerville
Tennessee
Jackson
Tenn
Collins
Buy at home, build at home, of Tennessee Valley cities
A brief note urges residents in Tennessee Valley cities to buy and construct locally. The item emphasizes homegrown improvements and local economic support within the region.
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Tennessee Valley
If it's job printing you want then phone The Daily
A brief employment oriented line invites readers to call a Daily representative at number 46 for job printing services and arrangement details.
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