Boxing Promoters Face Uncertain 1927 Landscape in New York and Chicago
Frank Getty reports boxing’s prosperous 1926 era masks instability in Chicago and New York. Tex Rickard holds the edge over rival Humbert J Fugazy, cornering heavyweight fights and planning shows in Jersey City and Polo Grounds. A Madison Square Garden fiasco with Maloney versus Diener drew a $50,000 gate. In track, Dr. Pletzer set a 1500m record in Charlottenburg with Wide winning and Nurmi placing third.
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United States
Tex Rickard
Chicago
Humbert J. Fugazy
New York
Mickey Walker
Jack Kearns
Illinois
Richard
Jack
Tex
Fugazy
Rickard
Jack Sharkey
Boston
Humbert J
Jersey City
Jack Delaney
Bud Gorman
Polo Grounds
Madison Square Garden
Jimmy Maloney
Franz Diener
Germany
Dr. Pletzer
Stettin
Charlottenburg
Nurmi
West Newton M E Wins Openers in Marion County League
West Newton M E defeated Zion Evangelical 30 to 28 in a double overtime game marking the opening night of the Marion County Sunday School Basketball League at the Y M C A. Third Christian beat Central Avenue M E 19 to 7 and First Presbyterian topped First Evangelical 35 to 6.
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West Newton M. E
Zion Evangelical
Marion County
Third Christian
Central Avenue M. E
First Presbyterian
First Evangelical
City Bowling Gossip and Rotary Hub League Update
Tuesday night bowling saw McNaughton and Schriermer tie for seventh and eighth with 1211 as three splits limited their finish. J Rock topped singles with 643 while nine players hit 600 or more, and Charlie Field boasted 610 in the Rotary Hub League. The tourney ends tonight at Recreation Alleys with finals and a wind-up program scheduled.
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J. Rock
E. Holtman
Whyople
Coval
W. Holtman
Rotary Hub League
Capitol
Malmer
W. Wallace Heys
Oo Hebble
O. Woodard
Meyers-Fepperd
Baseball Managers in 1926 Storm Reshapes A L Officers
Billy Evans notes the end of a purge of AL managers with Connie Mack retaining the Athletics, Bucky Harris guiding the Washington club, and Miller Huggins secure with the Yankees. He mentions upcoming football coaching talks on 1926 events, focusing on the forward pass and the shift amid many one point margins.
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Connie Mack
Athletics
Bucky
Harris
Washington
Jake Ruppert
New York Yankees
Miller Huggins
Miller
Walter Wheeler Leads City Pin Smashers in Bowling Leagues
Walter Wheeler of 2 F Coffee is a top bowler in the Recreation and Capitol No 1 Leagues while serving as secretary of Capitol No 1. In Ladies Social League action at Elk alleys Reynolds of Kreis Transfer rolled 543 across 3 games and Shank Storage posted a 223 high game as teams Capitol Furniture Mueller Soft Drink Kreis Transfer and Shank Storage won their showdowns. Tumblers and Bucks swept Roosters and Water Dogs in H A C League, while Dumbells and Ropes downed Indian Clubs and Ballroom Five two to one.
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Walter Wheeler
Capitol Furniture
Mueller Soft Drink
Kreis Transfer
Shank Storage
Armacost Auto
Komstock Candy
Silver Flash
A. C. Bradley
Tumblers
Bucks
Roosters
Water Dogs
Dumbells and Ropes
Golf Legends and Historic Matches in Early 20th Century
The text recalls figures like Bill Tilden at 33 and Bobby Jones’s 1924 amateur win over George Von Elm and Watts Gunn. It notes Ouimet’s stunning British Open victory over Vardon and Ray in 1913, and a 1925 Vernon bout where George Godfrey defeated Tiny Jim by technical knockout in the third round.
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Bill Tilden
Johnston Troy" Tilden
Johnston
Bobby Jones
George von Elm
Watts Gunn
Von
Celts Win Streak After Early Losses In Local Play
Local basketball notes report the Celts improving to five straight wins after two initial losses to Ramsey A C and om urg-Lewis. Other items mention Christamore Bales seeking names for Saturday games, How A C practicing Thursday at Fletcher Ave, and Turner Blues seeking a club date next Sunday.
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Celts
Ramsey A. C.s
Om urg-Lewis
Ecave
Ston Bi
Edager
Randolph G
Anapolisis’ Hanthiers
Andondian
Louisville
Lafayette
Aera Verchants
A.C
Fletcher Ave
Abolition of the point after touchdown proposal sparks coach debate
A Big Ten coach advocates ending the traditional kick after touchdown. He suggests scoring the extra point from scrimmage via passing or a trick run across the line, arguing the change would reduce reliance on the kick and alter game pacing.
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Big Ten
Notre Dame to Trim Football Schedule to Eight Games
Coach Knute Rockne decides eight games comprise the proper schedule for Notre Dame, ending a tradition of ten. Last season included Beloit, Minnesota, Penn State, Northwestern, Georgia Tech, Indiana, Army, Drake, Carnegie Tech and Southern California, with Beloit as the only light contest. Nine tough games are too many to maintain peak performance.
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Notre Dame
Knute Rockne
Beloit
Minnesota
Penn State
Northwestern
Georgia Tech
Indiana
Army
Drake
Carnegie Tech
Southern California
Y Blues Practice Ahead of EB.C. Atkins Game
The Central Y Blues prepare for a Saturday night game at the YMCA against EB. C. Atkins team. The Blues hold a clean record, and Tudor formerly of Monrovia High School joins the Y squad. State teams seeking road games should address the YMCA manager.
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Central
Y’’ Blues
EB. C. Atkins
Blues
Tudor
Monrovia High School
Brief Signs Bunny Brief Signs With Milwaukee Club
The oldest player in the American Association in service has signed his 1927 contract with Milwaukee. Brief, an advertising man during the off season, works for a Traverse City newspaper in Michigan.
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Bunny Brief
American Association
Milwaukee
Brief
Traverse City
Mich
Latzo Bouts Latzo to Defend Welter Title
Latzo the world welterweight champion faces Joe Simonich in a ten round no decision bout at 147 pounds with Simonich still allowed a title chance by knockout or foul if he makes weight. Three undercard fights include Benny Bass vs Benny Cross and others featuring Phil McGraw Johnny Ceccoli Monte Mani.
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United Press New AR
N. J. Dee
Pete Latzo
Joe Simonich
Butte
Simonich
Montana
Philadelphia
Benny Cross
Newark
Phil McGraw
Detroit
Johnny Ceccoli
Scranton
Monte Mani
Nebraska
Gordon Munce
New York
Golf Tourney Start Units in Christmas Seal Event Start
Prominent golfers begin play in Atlantic City Christmas seal tournament organized at the request of Jesse Sweetser. Nearly 800 entrants compete for 23 trophies donated under USGA rules as players battle illness and honor the British amateur champion.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Jesse Sweetser
United States Golf Association
Lafayette Football Dominates 1926 Schedule with 835 Points
Lafayette, among the few unbeaten teams, scored 835 points in nine games while opponents totaled 37. Washington and Jefferson provided a stiff test, Lafayette winning 16 to 10. The Times notes the USGA annual meeting set for January 8 at the Pittsburgh A A.
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Lafayette
Washington and
Jefferson
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Eeker
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Reese
Christamore Club
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Latzo
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