Richest Prize to Golfers Offered at Olympia Fields
The Olympia Fields Club in Chicago will offer $20,000 in prizes for a special golf event, aiming to attract top players from America and the continent. Jack Fulton, the club’s delegate to the Chicago District Golf Association meeting, said the prize exceeds the Los Angeles Open which carries $10,000.
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United Press
Chicago
Olympia Fields Club
Jack Fulton
Chicago District Golf Association
Association
America
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Boxer Dies After Skull Fracture Fight
Charles Pegulihan light heavyweight boxer dies at St. Francis Hospital Hartford from a fractured skull suffered Monday night in a semi final bout with Elmer Friedman of Roslindale Mass in the Persson McCarty fight. Friedman held at police headquarters facing manslaughter charges.
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Hartford
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Charles Pegulihan
St. Francis Hospital
Elmer Friedman
Roslindale
Mass
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Baseball and golf trivia from early 20th century queries
The notes list batting averages for Goose Goslin from 1923 to 1926 260 300 344 355 354 plus questions on Jerry Travers golf titles Charley Grimm Pirates tenure Stuffy McInnis 1925 World Series games Kansas basketball 1612 Wamby MLB clubs Cleveland Boston Philadelphia AL.
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Goslin
Jerry Travers
Charley Grimm
Pittsburgh Pirates
State College Games Schedule Sparks Rivalry Night
Tonight's card features Terre Haute State Normal at Purdue and Eastern Illinois Normal at Rose Poly as the college circuit delivers two matchups.
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Terre Haute State Normal
Purdue
Eastern Illinois Normal
Rose Poly
Prosperous National League Holds Annual Session in Chicago
In New York a crowd of eight NL club heads gather at the Waldorf Astoria for the 1927 winter powwow. President Heydler touts the season as the most prosperous in league history while Cubs lead in attendance with over 800 000 fans. Trade talk and a push to reelect Judge Landis dominate as the AL prepares a new constitution and both circuits plan a joint Chicago meeting.
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Cards
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Barney Dreyfuss
Ownie Bush
Pirates
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William F. Baker
Baker
National League
Judge Landis
Congress Hotel
Ban B. Johnson
Five New Managers Take Helm in American League Meeting
Five new managers among eight attendees at the American League meeting in Chicago include Ray Schalk for the White Sox and George Moriarty for the Tigers. Dan Howley takes over the Browns, Jack McAllister leads the Indians, and Bill Carrigan returns as Red Sox manager. Trade talk centers on Yankee and White Sox moves, with emphasis on second base and pitching needs.
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Clark B. Kelsey
United Press
Chicago
Ray Schalk
Eddie Collin
White Sox
George Moriarity
Ty Cobb
Tigers
Dan Howley
George Sisler
Browns
Jack McAlister
Tris Speaker
Cleveland Indians
Bill Carrigan
Boston Red Sox
Lee Fohl
Grabinger
Miller Huggins
Yankee
Sox
Marty McManus
Aaron Ward
McCallister
Cleveland
Speaker
Moriarty
Cobb
Amateur Ringsters at I A C Show Headlines Local Boxing Action
The Indianapolis Athletic Club آماده hosts an amateur boxing show at the club gymnasium on Saturday. Entries come from Fairbanks-Morse A A Epstein A C Arcade A C Southside Turners and IAC. Sixteen boxers signed with ten bouts expected. First bout at 8 15 p m. A large local crowd anticipated.
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Southside Turners
Hoppe Wins Early Lead in Handicap Balkline Match
Willlie Hoppe takes the first two blocks against Kinney Matusuyama in an 18 2 balkline handicap match on December 14, posting 400 to 153 and 400 to 30 as the early scoreline.
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United Press
New York
Willie Hoppe
Kinney Matusuyama
City Bowling Gossip from Century League to Lions League
Recap of Monday night bowling at Century alleys with Banquet Ice Cream defeating Holtman Shoe. Leaders include Guchot 630 and Haagsma 695, plus multiple 600-series shooters across leagues. Hank Nelson wins Racine sweepstakes with 1 178 total for five games and Dominick De Vito tops Middle West all events with 1 917.
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Haagsma
Kimball
Schultz
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Racine
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Chicago
Dominick de Vito
Middle West
Grid Stars From Small Towns Earn All American Fame
The article notes top grid players from small towns shaping All American selections. Winslett of Dadeville Alabama Hails from Winslett, Ill. Oliver Illinois guards Shively and Morton Kaer of Southern California Red Bluff California and Herb Joesting from Owatonna Minnesota are highlighted as standout backs and guards.
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Alabama
Dadeville
Shively
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Oliver
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Morton Kaer
California
Red Bluff
Cal
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Minnesota
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Riverside roller polo team preps three hard league games
Riverside roller polo squad has three games on slate this week. They play Jack Huntsman’s all star team tonight, face O Hara fans Wednesday, and travel to Cincinnati Saturday to duel Reichrath rink for the Ohio Indiana title. Both clubs carry two wins. A Riverside rink boys and girls roller basketball squads await more local league opponents. Call Randolph 4522 after 1 pm to reach Roy Byers.
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O'Hara
Cincinnati
Reichrath
Riverside
Randolph
Roy Byers
Y to Play All Stars At South Side Turner Gym
The Central Y basketball team meets the Converse All-Stars of Chicago at the South Side Turner gym Wednesday night. Former college luminaries appear on the All-Stars, including Carlyle Friddle of the Franklin Wonder Five. Coach Burrell Evans orders the Y squad to report 7 30 tonight in the Y M C A small gym. Players listed include Harreson Leslie Nipper Blessing Merle Scott L Kempler Sutphin Bremham Frankfort Miller Colway and Howard.
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Howard
Indians Visit Turner Team In Prospect Street Showdown
The South Side Turner basket squad hosts a team of Indians from La Rue Ohio on Sunday at 3 15 p m at Prospect Street gym. The Redskins on a barnstorming tour have strong net experience and solid coaching. The Turners plan stiff practice to be ready.
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Mooresville Phi Delta Kappa Plans Tough Basketball Schedule
The Mooresville Phi Delta Kappa chapter aims to organize a strong basketball lineup and seeks road games with independent teams. Odon Kokomo Orleans Martinsville and Quincy are asked to take notice for possible contests.
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