Pennant winner Bush faces fan ire over Cuyler benching
The column recalls Billy Evans and Dwite (Dw) Bush in Pittsburgh after a pennant. Bush benched Kiki Cuyler during the season and world series, drawing fan wrath. He traded Cuyler to the Chicago Cubs for Adams and Scott, aiming to fill second base. Cuyler now has chance to prove star status with Cubs.
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Basket conflict lights up YMCA games in Marion County
Three fast basketball games were played Tuesday night at the Y M C A gym during the Marion County Sunday school session. Scores include West Jawton 16 Fountain Square 9 and Broadway Evangelical 17 First Presbyterian 33 with other results unclear.
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Indians Owner Perry May Attend Major Meeting In New York
Indianapolis owner Perry may travel to New York next week for major league talks to bolster his team amid a busy stove league. The Indians seek qualified talent as minor leaguers remain unavailable for sale, with spring training dates set in Florida and exhibition games arranged in Plant City and Indianapolis.
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Shortridge Basketball Team Aims for Pendleton Opener
Shortridge High School basks in flashy style as Orr Simmons Roberts and Kauffman lead a **blue and white** lineup. Reynolds at center Teeguarden at guard with Lister Pattison at backcourt,挑, Burton’s big squad eyes a tough city title bid in the Saturday opener at the North Siders’ gym against Pendleton.
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Close fight for regular spots on IU quintet
Indiana University at Bloomington debates starting lineups for a Franklin game. Veterans Beckner Correll Wells compete with sophomores Reinhardt Cooper Replogle Starr Springer for guards and McCracken Farmer for center while Gill and Scheid Strickland Benzel also vie for minutes.
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Owensville
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Bedford
Dyed In Wool Fans Demand Busy Stove League Action
Baseball followers push for major trades after the Kiki Cuyler deal. Pirates, Cubs, White Sox, Athletics, Cardinals, and Senators shake up rosters with managers and players moving, while fans await further bold moves before spring.
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Butler Honors Football Teams at Blue Key Dinner
Butler University varsity and freshman football teams were honored at the Blue Key dinner in Irvington. Speakers urged continued eligibility and support as Coach Clark outlined plans to play larger opponents and tour nationally.
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Patsy) Clark
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Hoff Serves Papers In Tunney Earnings Suit
Billy Gibson, manager for Gene Tunney, has been served with papers in the action of Max Hoff of Philadelphia seeking a percentage of Tunney's earnings. The filing marks the latest step before a court battle that began over a month ago with initial service to Tunney.
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Gene Tunney
Max
Boo Boo) Hoff
Philadelphia
Tunney
Lenard to Clash With Forbes in Chicago Ten-Round
Chicago flyweight Henry Len ard faces Harry Forbes of Columbus in a ten round bout tonight in Chicago. The match promises a fast paced contest with Len ard seeking a victory to boost his standing.
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Chicago
Henry Lenard
Harry Forbes
Columbus
Bruins and Canadiens Battle to 1 1 Tie in NHL Clash
Boston and Montreal skated to a 1 to 1 tie after three periods and two overtimes in a national hockey league game. Bruins and Canadiens exchanged chances through regulation and extra periods at Boston arena.
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Michigan Intercol A C elects Chester Barnard president
Chester Barnard of Kalamazoo was elected president of the Michigan Intercol A C at the annual meeting held Tuesday in Albion Michigan. The vote results and other officers were announced at the session.
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Joe Dundee to Fight Meyer Grace Friday at Tomlinson Hall
World welterweight champion Joe Dundee returns to action Friday at Tomlinson Hall facing challenger Meyer Grace of Chicago. Grace has impressed Indianapolis crowds after arriving Tuesday night and has fought the city’s top fighters in prior appearances.
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Baptists Edge Central In Overtime Thriller
Franklin College beats Indiana Central 42 41 in overtime as Griz Wagner’s five finishers push the Baptist squad to a one point victory. Bright scores 20 for Central, Shirley 17 and Freeman 13 pace Franklin’s offense.
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Holy Trinity Nets Five To Face Horseshoe Club Tonight
Holy Trinity will host the Horseshoe Club at the Holy Trinity gym tonight. The game starts at 8 30 with a curtain raiser featuring the Holy Trinity Juniors against an unnamed opponent.
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Grace to Fight Dundee in Ten Round Welterweight Clash
Grace, the Chicago welterweight, arrived in the city Tuesday night to train at Arcade Gym at 2 pm for a ten round battle with Joe Dundee, the welterweight champion, at Tomlinson Hall Friday night. Dundee arrives Thursday to train in the same gym, aiming to carry the newspaper decision.
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South Side Turners Schedule Tight Weekend Games
Two tough weekend games are set for the South Side Turners with a Friday night road contest in Fort Wayne Indiana against the General Electric five and a Sunday home game at Turner gym against the Artesian City Industries from Martinsville.
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Indians Missing Spring Dates After Camp Move
The Cleveland Americans gave up Lakeland Florida training camp for New Orleans. Walter Johnson and Gabby Street shook hands amid busy convention chatter at Hotel Baker as minor league totals hit 6 736 players in 1927.
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Kid Griffo Dies in Virtual Poverty of Hell's Kitchen
Alfred Griffith known as Kid Griffo, once a top bantam and lightweight, died in a rooming house in Hell's Kitchen after wandering broke. Indigestion and frail health were cited. He weighed over 200 pounds at death, despite fighting at bantam weight in the early 1890s. He debuted in Chicago in 1893 against Scotty and became a popular figure in boxing for several years.
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Desire Game at Immanuel Reformed Church Youth Athletics
Youth basketball action at Immanuel Reformed Church features teams in 15 to 16 and 18 year old classes. Call Drexel 0950 M to reach Herb Wessel for details and schedules.
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Illinois coach named head track mentor at Hyake University
Des Moines Iowa reports Franklin Johnson longtime Illinois assistant coach has been signed as head track coach at Hyake University. The move places Johnson in charge of Hyake track program beginning next season.
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Pitch) Johnson
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Wabash Opens Season as They Prep for Northwestern Tilt
Wabash College opens its basketball season with a 36 21 win over Indiana State Normal. Tootie Thornburg leads the Cavemen with nine points while Viner Harbeson Brooks and Coffel contribute. State Normal's Reese Brown Sammy and Teany show offense but turn over the ball.
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Georgetown picks Jerome Carroll Georgetown captain
Jerome Carroll of Cresco Iowa a guard was elected captain of the Georgetown University football team.
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Cornell College picks Paul Scott captain of 1928 football eleven
Mt. Vernon Iowa December 7 Paul Scott the quarterback has been elected captain of the 1928 Cornell College football team. He will lead the squad during the upcoming season with the Cornhuskers again facing strong competition from regional programs.
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City League Basketball Tilts on Program
Two Hoosier A C games set at 7 45 pm and 8 45 pm feature the Hoosier five vs Pennsylvania A A and Diamond Chain vs Big Four. League officials assign a time-keeper with a gun to prevent second night confusion after last week. Chain Club banner now targets the Big Four as Diamond Chain meets the fast traveling railroaders. Standings show Chain and Harris leading their groups.
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Fine Fights Presented at Legion Show
The Legion show at the Armory Tuesday drew a crowd of thousands. Art Wiegand beat Frankie Wine in the headlining light heavyweight bout. Mickey O Dowd defeated Jimmy Dalton in eight rounds. Chet Smallwood beat Joe Dillon in six rounds. Jimmy Brown stopped Carl Schmedal in four. Glen Nitty Ko’d Dutch Miller in two after Miller hit the ring four times in the first round. Roy Wallace is slated to headline next week against an opponent to be named.
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Harvard and Michigan Agree on 1928 29 Home-and-Home Grid
Harvard and Michigan will resume football relations on a home-and-home basis in 1928 and 1929. Michigan coach Fielding H. Yost announced that the Wolverines will host Harvard at Ann Arbor next year and will travel to Cambridge in 1929.
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