Fight Expert Says Tommy Is Too Light
Retired undefeated lightweight champion criticizes Tommy Loughran in a 1928 United Press column. The expert argues Tunney lacked heart and predicts Loughran cannot beat a bigger fighter like Sharkey, urging a younger hopeful to rise to the top.
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United Press
New York
Gene Tunney
Tom Hyer
Tunney
John Lawrence Sullivan
Jim Corbett
John L. Jack Dempsey
Jess Willard
Tommy Loughran
Loughran
Sharkey
Jack Delaney
Johnny Risko
Tom Heeney
Dazey Still Has Title Chance in Rogue Tourney
Grant Dazey of Indianapolis still has a shot at top honors in the national rogue tournament at Winona Lake, while H. C. Haydn of Cleveland leads after Tuesday's play with only two games left. Haydn and Darey, undefeated, will meet as the schedule continues. Dazey has seven more contests including a match with Haydn. American Rogue League officers for next year were elected: H. Hoagland of Peoria president, P. L. Herr of Chautauqua vice president, Erwin Cranfill of Willow Branch secretary, C. R. Zimmerman of Warsaw treasurer, with new directors named.
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Ind
Grant Dazey
Indianapolis
Winon Lake
H. C. Haydn
Cleveland
Hydn
Darey
Haydn
H. Hoagland
Peoria
P. L. Herr
Chautauqua
Erwin Cranfill
Willow Branch
C. R. Zimmerman
La Barba Dominates Mastro In Cali Combat
Fidel La Barba, former flyweight champion, won an easy decision over Earl Mastro who filled in for Bud Taylor. La Barba out boxed his challenger, taking seven rounds to three with one even in the final frame. Taylor’s injury to Santiago Zorilla prompted the substitution. Texas officials forecast Ed Beular as a likely starter on a strong eleven after his injury plagued last season.
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Los Angeles
Fidel la Barba
Earl Mastro
Bud Taylor
Taylor
Santiago Zorilla
la Barba
Mastro
Texas
Ed Beular
Special Events Add Pep to Indiana Amateur Golf Meet
French Lick Ind August 8 Special tournaments accompany the Indiana amateur golf championship August 27 to September 1. The program includes a four man club match a senior tournament for players over 50 and a father and son contest. Eight prizes will be awarded in the two days women invitational with low gross scores and per hole scores.
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United Press
French Lick
Ind
Meridian Hills junior golf semi finals reach tight matchups
Nine players qualified for the Meridian Hills junior golf championship with John Ellis and Rhodehamel advancing in early rounds. Ellis beat Collins 4 3 and Rhodehamel beat Esterline 7 5 while Fitzgerald defeated Pattison 8 7 and Simons beat Collins 5 4.
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Robert Rhodehamel
Frank Fitzgerald
William Simons
Charles Collins
James Esterline
Robert
U S Paddler Shines in Olympics Phelps Kojac Star again
George Kojac swam 100 meters back stroke in 1 10 in the semi finals heat one, within five tenths of the world record. Iriye of Japan was second Bresford of England third all three advancing to finals. Walter Laufer led the second semi final with 1 12 6, Paul Wyatt second Kuppers third. Fraulein Schrader of Germany set a new Olympic and world record in the women's 200 meters breast stroke with 3 11 5.
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Amsterdam
George Kojac
Kojac
Iriye
Japan
Bresford
England
Walter Laufer
United States
Paul Wyatt
Kuppers
Germany
Fraulein Schrader
California Crew Advances In Olympic Eight Event
California defeated Canada by half a length in the Olympic eight oared semi final with a time of 6 minutes 2 seconds. California led most of the race and finished strong at 44 strokes to 38 for Canada, both crews visibly exhausted.
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Amsterdam
California
Canada
Giants rack Cardinals behind Benton's big day
Larry Benton pitched the New York Giants to a 10 to 1 win over the St Louis Cardinals to extend his season totals to 18 victories and 21 complete games. The Giants chased Flint Rhem from the box in the eighth, tapping eight runs.
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Cardinals
Giants
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Flint Rhem
Ripple Arena to Host 22 Rounds of Boxing Thursday
Boxing fans will see twenty two rounds at Broad Ripple Park with five bouts on the card. Arel Atherton, the club matchmaker, booked the lineup. first prelim at 8:45 DST. Belgian heavyweight Pierre Charles and Otto Von Porat finished training for their bout.
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Broad Ripple Park
Arel Atherton
United Press
Chicago
Pierre Charles
Otto von Porat
Lawrence pepris defeats Bridepart in nines game
Lawrence Indiana reports Lawrence pepris defeated Bridepart Sunday with a score 0 to 0. Various amateur and semi pro nine teams request game arrangements and practice details.
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Ind
Lawrence Pepris
Bridepart
Bart Thompson
Early Bowling Groups Plan 14 Club League
The Early Bowling Washington Bowling League schedules its first meeting for Friday August 10 at 8 p m at the Illinois alleys to organize a fourteen club circuit. Merchants Central Bowling League plans a Thursday meeting at 8 p m at the Central Alleys inviting old and new teams. Pastime Bowling League meets Monday night at 8, 16 team league open to bowlers with 175 or under averages. Central Alleys resurfaced and open for practice with dogs available Tuesday and Wednesday nights.
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Washington Bowling League
Ilinois
Merchants Central Bowling League
Owlers
Glider Flying Revived as Sport in United States
Article notes a revival of glider flying in the United States spurred by recent German glider flights over Cape Cap. It explains gliders’ light weight, low wing loading, reliance on rising air currents, and the need for skilled pilots to locate lift to stay aloft.
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New York
Cape Cap
Attica Baby First to Fly in Town Spirit of Attica Flight
Attica Ind August 8 18 month old William Lee son of Will Irwin local aviator became the youngest Attica resident to fly in a plane. He rode with his father in The Spirit of Attica joined by his mother and aunt Miss Ruth Miller of South Bend. John Berlin is in Chicago taking an aviation course.
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Times
Attica
Ind
William Lee
Will Irwin
Ruth Miller
South Bend
John Berlin
Chicago
Roof aerodrome opens atop Highgate School in London
London unveils a roof aerodrome on the Highgate school science building opened by Sir Samuel Hoare. It houses two planes and two spare motors, part of a drive to train youths as technical officers for the Royal Air Force and aircraft manufacturers. Experts predict more roofs may host similar takeoff and landing facilities for small planes.
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London
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Samuel Hoare
Royal Air Force
Monocoupe Demonstration Scheduled at Hoosier Airport
Velie Monocoupe sold by Murphy Motors will be shown at a field day Sunday near Hoosier airport at Kessler Boulevard and Lafayette Pike. Visitors can receive numbered tickets at the sales agency with some tickets offering free rides in the Monocoupe.
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Hoosier airport head flies to Valparaiso in Travelair demo
Bob Shank president of Hoosier airport and Mrs. Shank traveled today to Valparaiso Indiana in a Travelair biplane on a demonstration trip. The visit follows Harvis Brothers decision to add airplane sales to their auto agency. Shank aims to contract the Valparaiso firm for Travelair, for which he holds northern Indiana and several state sales rights.
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Hoosier
Two Italian Aviators Injured In Rome South America Hop
Majors Farrarin and Del Prete, who set a new distance record with their Rome to South America hop, were injured when their plane fell during a test flight near Governador Island. Farrarin fractured ribs and internal injuries reported by NTA dispatch.
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South America
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Governador Island
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Fastest plane ordered for New York to Los Angeles derby
Major William Thaw of the Lafayette Escadrille orders a Lockheed Vega monoplane for the transcontinental race on Sept. 12. The plane, powered by a 515 horsepower Pratt & Whitney Hornet, is expected to reach 190 mph with passengers and fuel, built by Air Associates, Inc. in New York.
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Los Angeles
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William Thaw
United States
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Alaska
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Weather and accident report from Times observatory
At 9 30 A M conditions show north wind four miles per hour and 30 09 inches pressure. Temperature four degrees with unlimited ceiling and one mile visibility in ground fog. Del Prete sustained a fractured leg and the accompanying Brazilian mechanic was seriously injured.
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Donald McConnell
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Soldiers Seek Tetanus Serum and Parts at Camp Knox
A hurried flight secured anti tetanus serum and repair parts for the squadron. Carpenter and Smith returned to Camp Knox today aboard their Curtiss O 11 biplane while en camped at the Kentucky post.
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Anderson Sets Stage for Municipal Airport Project
Anderson Indiana council approves an ordinance to establish a modern municipally owned airport with unanimous vote. A bond issue of 75000 dollars will be presented for a future vote.
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Anderson
Ind
Texas Flier Stops Here Capt A B McDaniel Heads Home
Capt A B McDaniel stationed at Kelley Field Texas refueled at Indianapolis airport on Tuesday. He flew a Curtiss AT-5 from Wilbur Wright Field Dayton Ohio en route to Kelley Field.
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Kelley Field
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Indianapolis
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Visitors Stop At Indianapolis Airport Flight
Pilot Walter Vaught piloted an International cabin biplane owned by Airads Inc. from Chicago to Cincinnati with passengers Slim Freith and Frank and Ray Bishop aboard as visitors stopped at Indianapolis airport on Tuesday.
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Reporter Zoe Beckley Flies to Indianapolis for Assignment
Miss Zoe Beckley freelancer arrived in Indianapolis Tuesday night by Lockheed Vega monoplane piloted by Errold G. Bahl after flights from New York to Mexico City and Houston. They brought Touche brothers to a conference at Allison Engineering. Beckley and Bahl continued to New York.
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Free Lance
Indianapolis
Errold G. Bahl
Miss Beckley
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Bahl
New York
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Mexico
Houston
Texas
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Allison Engineering
Embry-Riddle Mail Plane Delayed by Tuesday Storm
An Embry-Riddle air mail plane from Cincinnati to Chicago faced only a minor delay Tuesday as a severe rain and electrical storm crossed the area. The craft was held briefly at Indianapolis airport until the worst of the weather passed.
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Embry-Riddle Air Mail
Cincinnati
Chicago
Indianapolis
Guard officers land after storm flight at Indianapolis
After eight storms a forced landing in Columbus Indiana Lieut. Matt G Carpenter of the 113th observation squadron and passenger Capt. Wilbur Smith flight surgeon touched down at Indianapolis airport late Tuesday. The two national guard officers were unharmed and continued their journey by air after the stop.
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Ind
Matt G. Carpenter
113Th
Wilbur Smith
Indianapolis
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