Gagnon Griffiths Rematch Elevates Heavyweight Spotlight
Chicago April 2044 heavyweights Jock Gagnon of Boston and Taffy Griffiths of Sioux City meet in a ten round rematch at the Chicago Stadium. Griffiths seeks to regain his rank after a prior knockout loss in Philadelphia, while Gagnon aims to prove the victory was not a fluke. Weighing 186 pounds to Griffiths 164, the bout headlines a stack card with a 10 round lightweight bout between Medill and Laayza.
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Shute Wins Open Hopes Amid Golf Banter and Interviews
The piece profiles Denny Shute as a leading challenger for the open championship, noting his Los Angeles Open victory, a 72-hole record with no penalties, and contrasts with rival Jack Sharkey. It includes a quoted interview fragment and a quirky tally of press items and horse names from Col. E. R. Bradley.
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Hettie Marie Potts
Columbus
Cutler brothers span grappling and boxing in early era bouts
Marty Cutler helped discover Jess Willard and shifted from wrestling to boxing while Charlie Cutler pursued grappling and held a national title. In Burlington Ned Carpenter match, a towel boy's fakery and family loyalty sparked an intense seven round exchange as spectators roared. A cousin in Carpenter’s corner cheered for the rival fighter. In Fayetteville Arkansas, University backing dropped baseball for a golf plan as 239 students petitioned to convert the diamond into a golf course and expand a golf program.
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Jess Willard
Charlie
Burlington
Ned Carpenter
Fayetteville, Ark
University of Arkansas
Golf Terms and Tales From An Amateur Note
Editor Joe Gogfty shares humorous golf lore and terminology. He explains scruffing sclaffing swiping and other hazards on escarpments and recalls historic figures like King Edward VII. Anecdotes include a Musselburgh wind shield lie and a Nassau round mishap with Wild Bill. Tomorrow he promises more terms.
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Tulane Forms First Mat Team for Intercollegiate Wrestling
New Orleans report notes Tulane enters intercollegiate wrestling for the first time with two meets scheduled against Louisiana State, a newcomer to the sport. The Greenies boast standout newcomers Jerry Dalrymple and Myrtis Mangum, both listed as heavyweights, with a strong early season showing.
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Ehrke's Double Among Cubs Roster Picks
Chicago reports 21 year old Lonnie Warneke, a six foot one rookie from Mt. Ida Arkansas, added to the Cubs roster after impressing in an opening game last fall. Purchased from Alexandria Cotton States league, Warneke won 16 and lost 10.
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Dairymen Triump Over Railroaders in Second League Victory
The Huron Dairy Products claim a second straight win by defeating C. & WN.W. railroaders 7 to 2 in A league. A six-run first half powered by key hits from Peterson and Amann energized the Dairy Products, while McMahan and Collin added highlights for the railroaders.
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Kaye Don Blames Damp Sand For Speed Attempt
English speedster Kaye Don failed to break the 231 mph record at Daytona Beach after pushing the Sunbeam Silver Bullet to 182 mph. He blamed wet damp sand for vision obstruction and plans another attempt next February, then notes about public school athletes needing physical exams before longer track events in New Haven.
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Daytona Beach
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New Haven
Central Connecticcut League
Crisler Eats Out A Wot
MINNEAPOLIS. Fritz Crisler new athletic head of the University of Minnesota has proved popular since arriving from Chicago. He has managed only breakfast at home. Small town basketball teams won state titles in western commonwealths this year including Chinook Mont Joes Cala Rex.
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University of Minne Sota
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Yachts Race From San Francisco to Tahiti Planned
A 4000 unit yacht race from San Francisco to Tahiti set for June will feature six entrants. In 1925 the event was won by L A Norris and his partner in a time of 2k days 114s hours, reflecting historic precedent for the race.
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Bobby Jones Dominates Practice Rounds at East Lane Club
In Atlanta, Bobby Jones impresses with consistent scores during four practice rounds at his home club East Lane as he gears up for England duties with the Walker Cup team. An Atlantic-area report notes his high score of 66 and a series of 65s within the session.
May 4 dogs unregistered to be destroyed
Notice warns that all unregistered dogs will be destroyed after May 4 and urges compliance. It states dogs must be tagged and restrained, regardless of tax status. The notice emphasizes dogs should not run at large and calls for owners to register and tag pets.
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