Illinois boxing chiefs seek calm path before June bouts
Chicago fight fans hear the new Illinois boxing commission aims for steady action as June bout plans falter amid organizational questions. Promoters wait. Bud Taylor, Rosenberg slated for bantam title, while other matches shift with travel and cancellations. The piece also notes Eck's burial, Big Ten golf at Chicago course with Purdue and Indiana entries, and Babe Ruth’s evolving public gaze.
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Missouri Valley Golf Opens in Omaha Women Play First Round
OMAHA Neb June 8 Mrs O Hill of Kansas City defending champion meets Miss Mildred Morris of Omaha in the first round of the Missouri Valley women s golf tournament. Hill earned medalist honors with 84 strokes at the Omaha Field lynch links Monday. Mary O Levings of Omaha was second in qualifying and to play Mrs Cliff Calkins of Omaha in the opening round. A note on Seattle club policy regarding pitcher Harry Lee was included after the club had initially announced his return to Omaha May be referenced in the same report.
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City Tennis Tourney Second Round At Hawthorn
Second round matches began at Hawthorn courts with Chris tena and R C Pierson advancing in morning play. Favorites led Day One with several three-set thrillers and notable upsets as Starbuck and Gilberti posted wins.
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Louis Rey
Nels Hendricks
Ray Gillayia O'Connor
Gage Hoag
Change to rule 33 relieves manager after pitcher retires side
The rules committee added six words to rule 33 section 8 stating “Or the side has been retired” to end disputes over removing a relief pitcher before the side is retired. This change closes the loophole raised when bases were loaded with two outs and a pinch hitter was needed.
All-Negro Show Friday at Indiana Theater details
The I. C. A. C. presents an all Negro fight card Friday evening at the Indiana Theater 412 Indiana Ave. Main bout Battling Johnnie the Kentucky Wonder faces Jackie Moore. Semi windup One Round Bess versus Kid Bell. Jack Harris meets Kid Smith in a six rounder with a four round preliminary.
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Independent and Amateur Baseball Notices and Games Wanted
Local independent and amateur baseball teams seek games in June and July. The Hitless Wonders in 16 18s hold permit for Brookside Diamond No 3 Sunday at 3 PM and invite contact via Drexel 2545 Paul. Crescent Stars Negro road team unavailable Sunday. Addresses and contact numbers provided for further requests.
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Welcome Sweetsner Dinner Nets Metropolitan Golf Clubs
United Press reports on June 8 that about 200 golf clubs in the Metropolitan area were invited to attend a welcome home dinner for Jess Sweetser, recent Brud ge Amateur Championship winner, to celebrate his victory and prize.
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Going Big Carmen Hill Dominates Toledo Sluggers
Carmen Hill earned his ninth win of the season against Toledo as Paul McCullough surrendered two homers to Hill. Hill also doubled, singled twice, stole a base, drove in three runs and scored three, adding five assists in a large afternoon.
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Baseball Calendar Highlights From Early American League Standings
In the AMERICAN ASSOCIATION and NATIONAL LEAGUE sections teams show wins and losses with standings like Philadelphia Chicago and St. Louis. Notable matchups include Kansas City at St. Paul Milwaukee at Minneapolis and Washington at Cleveland along with New York at Detroit and Chicago at New York in the American and National Leagues.
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Weathering rain delays all games in Philadelphia area
A string of postponed contests across the region cited rain as the cause. Teams listed include Milwaukee Detroit New York Philadelphia and others with varied scores and player mentions. results were not decided due to the weather.
Boxer’s Father Dead in Terre Haute
Edward Dyer father of Eddie Dyer a local boxer died of a heart attack found near a pipe-laying gang where he served as foreman. The death occurred Monday in Terre Haute Indiana.
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Ruby Goldstein summoned for ring ailment inquiry
United Press reports Ruby Goldstein, popular lightweight, was ordered to appear before the State Athletic Commission for an investigation of an ailment he said caused his withdrawal from a fight with Mike Dundee Friday night.
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Tribesmen end home stay with win over Hens
Ownie Bush's Indians defeated the Toledo Hens 8 to 2 to close their home series. Carmen Hill earned his ninth win, while Paul McCullough hit two homers for Toledo. The Indians head to Minneapolis Thursday for a seven-city road trip through seven cities ending July 6.
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Berlenbach and Stribling Set for New York Title Fight
Berlenbach and Stribling completed training for Thursday night’s championship bout in New York. Both near 175 pounds, the bout will determine the light heavyweight title with odds nearly even as Stribling surges to peak readiness and Pa Stribling predicts his son will hit the right edge after light workouts.
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Elizabeth Ryan Falls as Fry Reaches Semi Finals in Paris
Mary Browne remains the sole American in the women's singles of the international hard court championships after Elizabeth Ryan’s defeat by Joan Fry. Fry will face Suzanne Lenglen in the semi finals, with Lenglen having beaten Renee Mathelu previously. Spectator turnout dips as drizzling rain persists. Howard Kinsey of California trounces D. Astrangula 6-4 6-0 6-0.
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Indians Move Up in Race After Monday Win
Wabash Joe Wyatt made a great catch in left center off Veach in the fourth. Maguire and Sicking sparkled at second while Hartley hit for the cycle with a single, double and triple. Indians climb to third place as Milwaukee leads and Louisville stumbles in a high scoring day across the league.
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Horseshoes leaders paced by Indianapolis Light and Heat
The Indianapolis Light and Heat Company and Citizens' Gas lead City Horseshoe League with Prest-O-Lite one game back in second. Patterson of Central Indiana Power tops individuals with 44 ringers in 4 1/2 games. tonight’s schedule shows Light and Heat vs Fair barges, Diamond Chain vs Gas, and Hayne and Iron contests.
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Record race eliminations set at Altoona speedway
Twenty five racing cars will run elimination trials at Altoona speedway on Wednesday the largest board track entry in history. Only eighteen cars may start the 250 mile event next Saturday with a minimum trial speed of 118 miles per hour to determine the fastest qualifiers. The top rated car earns the pole position for the race.
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Indians Trade Stephenson and Schreiber for Cubs Duo
Riggs Stephenson and Henry Schreiber left the Indians to join the Chicago Cubs in exchange for outfielder Joe Munson and shortstop Maurice Shannon. Shannon hit .294 with Louisville last season. Munson batted .400 with Harrisburg. Manager Bush expects the swap to boost offense and infield defense while acknowledging the loss of a slugger.
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Boxing Card Tonight at Fort Harrison Delivers Ten Round Fights
Tonight at Fort Harrison the fight card features Al Webster of Billings against Joe Anderson of Covington in ten rounds. Jackie Reynolds of Muncie faces Benny Termain of Pittsburgh in ten rounds at 133 pounds. Conny Kid Murphy of Pittsburgh meets Charley Shine of Indianapolis in six rounds. Lester Harrison and Louisalite headline four round bouts in Cincinnati and Indianapolis venues.
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Elwood golf tourney produces Walters and Houston victory
H. E. Walters and J. T. C. Houston won the Elwood Golf and Country Club event with a 74 best ball score after a strong showing from a field of 46 entrants. Lee Nelson and Bob Bowen tied for second with 76, while Jock Collins and Harry Collins, Stark and Nelson, and other pairs vied for minor prizes amid windy conditions and rough greens.
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Knox selects Ray Klein captain of 1927 baseball team
Ray Klein of Downers Grove has been chosen to captain the Knox College baseball squad for 1927. He plays first base and will lead the team this season.
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Athletics narrowly beat St. Louis as Simmons homered in fourth
In a tense major league game, Al Simmons hit his homer in the fourth inning to break a tie with St. Louis. Gill out pitched the Yankees at Cleveland as the Athletics edged the visitors.
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