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Newspaper

Indianapolis Times

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1927

Page

2

Elizabeth Ryan and boxing card headline Wimbledon upset and Harrison Ring show

Elizabeth Ryan upset Dope at Wimbledon. Harrison Ring fans to see five scraps at Fort Harrison with Billy Leonard versus Meyer Grace in the main event. Also listed are Jack Bentley Jimmy Carter Reamer Roberts Tracy Cox Young Nasser Genk Lewis Howdy Stout and Samra. Football ticket price raised to 3 dollars at University of Wisconsin.

Indianapolis Billy Leonard Meyer Grace Syracuse N. Y Chicago Clark Recuse Pt Y S. Meyer Grace Reas Jack Bentley Elative Jimmy Carter Tesledor Reamer Roberts Bobby Graham San Antonio Tracy Cox Young Nasser Terre Haute Genk Lewis 38Th Signal Corps N. G Howdy Stout U. Ss. Naval Samra " Indienapolis Band Sannake Grammell and Webber

Ruth and Gehrig Clash for Home Run Crown

Babe Ruth praises Lou Gehrig as a future home run king and rival, predicting Gehrig will challenge his major lead. Yankees teammates nickname Gehrig Power House while opponents call him a headache, noting Gehrig’s similar power though Ruth often hits farther.

Ruth and Gehrig Power Atop Baseball Hitting Debate

The article contrasts Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig as slugging forces, noting Ruth’s towering drives and dramatic height which unsettles outfielders, while Gehrig follows Ruth’s lead with high, clean homers. It explains pitchers’ challenges when facing both stars in succession, likening the change to moving from the frying pan into the fire.

Ruth Gehrig Babe

Gehrig Emerging as Major League Hitting Sensation

A young hitter named Gehrig is praised as a future major league standout. Noted for taking excellent care of himself, he follows a strict summer diet to maintain his weight and maximize performance over a decade.

Gehrig

Ryan Beats Godfree to Reach Wimbledon Semi Final

Elizabeth Ryan, the American, defeats Kitty McKane Godfree 3-6 6-4 6-4 to reach the Wimbledon women's singles semi finals. The win sets up a potential all American final with Helen Wills as Joan Fry and Betty Nuthall also advance in the women's draw. In men's singles Rene Lacoste, Jean Borotra, Henri Cochet, and Bill Tilden advance to the semi finals with tight matches against Kozelu, Timmer, Hunter, and others.

Clifford le Day United Press Wimbledon England Cree Elizabeth Ryan Kitty McKane Godfree Miss Ryan Mrs. Godfree Helen Wills Betty Nuthall Joan Fry Rene la Coste Tilden Whenghe Jan Kozelum Jean Borotra Hans Timmer Henri Cochet France Francis T. Hunter Cochet

Veteran Tris Speaker Drives Washington Past Boston 9 8

The veteran Tris Speaker singled in the eighth inning and scored the two runs that gave Washington a 9-8 victory over Boston. It marked Washington’s fourth straight win over the Red Sox as Boston suffered its ninth consecutive loss.

United Tris Speaker Washington Boston Red Sox

Baseball Calendar for Toledo Kansas City and Wau

A compact baseball calendar listing upcoming games in Toledo and Kansas City with key matchups and locations. Details include dates, venues, and notable teams set to compete across the region.

Paddock to Compete in Annual A A U Meet at Lincoln

Sprinting champion Charles Paddock announces he will compete in the upcoming A A U meet in Lincoln Nebraska. He has taken leave from his movie work to participate in the event.

United Press Los Angeles Charley Paddock Lincoln Neb

State Links Tourney Fields 57 Players In Open

South Bend Indiana June 28 57 golfers professionals and amateurs tee off at Erskine Park for the Indiana State open championship Fred McDermott Indianapolis and Roy Robertson South Bend are favorites McDermott and George Greene won the pro am with best ball 67 McDermott 70 Robertson 72 Simpson Terre Haute Duran Wawasee Meyering South Bend among contenders Durant drives 355 yards Monday.

United Preea South Bend Ind Erskine Park Fred McDermott Indianapolis Roy Robertson McDermott George Greene Robertson Johnny Simpson Terre Haute Pete Duran Wawasee Bert Meyering Durant

Local Golfers Show Holiday Golf Action Across Indiana

Ladies day at South Grove kicks off with a large turnout and a first tee start by Mrs. C. A. Tucker. Freddy McDermott of Riverside pursues $120 prize in South Bend. Woodstock and Meridian Hills clubs plan flag tourneys and a T. B. Hatfield qualifying at Highland. Independence Day events at Pleasant Run, Lake Wawasee links open to Indiana players, and club member,caddy tournaments loom.

Dick Miller South Grove C. A. Tucker South Bend Freddy McDermott Riverside Meridian Hills T. B. Hatfield Highland Pleasant Run Roy Beeson Lake Wawasee Frank Remy Indiana Indianapolis E. G. Spink Company Pete Duran

Butler University to appoint new athletic director after Paul departure

Butler University in Indianapolis will not have graduate athletics manager Justus Paul this fall. No replacement named yet with an appointment to be announced. Hinkle may step down from roles as athletic director and coach, while Herman Phillips was named track and cross country coach.

Paul Butler Butler University Justus Paul Indianapolis Times Paul Hinkle Pat Page Indiana Harry Bell Lombard Grid Hinkle Illinois College Lombard Herman Phillips

Peewee Wanninger Traded After Reward Prompt

Cincinnati reports Peewee Wanninger, young shortstop for St. Paul, would have earned 30 000 if the Reds kept him. Reds promised the Saints 30 000 if they kept him. deadline was July 1. Wanninger failed to hold form and was sent to St. Paul after a blow up on Monday.

Cincinnati Ohio St. Paul

Governor to Sign Bill Legalizing Ten Round Boxing

Birmingham reports Governor Bill Graves is expected to sign a bill permitting ten round no decision boxing bouts. The move aims to regulate boxing and bring matches under state authority.

United Press Birmingham Ala Bill Graves

Bostonia II to Represent U S in International Yacht Races

Bostonia II owned by John Black earned U S selection after totaling forty points over three days on Upper Mystic Lake. The model yacht will compete in Gosport England on July 30 and August 1 and 2.

United Presa Boston Bostonia II John Black United States Gosport England Upper Mystic Lake

Erskine Course Hosts State Open Golf Tourney

Erskine golf course on the 18 hole layout hosts the State open as yardage figures for the event are listed for the Erskine course.

Erskine

Columbia Club Picnic At Alen Country Club

The Columbia Club plans its annual picnic at Alen Country Club Lebannon Ind July 14 described by Wallace O Lee as a red hot get to gather. C H Kiser of the Big Four Railroad Athletic Association has sent out entry blanks for a 72 hole city municipal links golf meet with dates July 23 30 Aug 6 13 and a $1 entrance fee mailed to 408 Majestic Bldg. PRAISE FOR LOCAL LINKS Charles Maron commends the club and its facilities.

Columbia Club Meridian Hills Alen Country Club Lebannon Ind Wallace O. Lee C. H. Kiser Big Four Railroad Athletic Association 1 Association Kiser Majestic

Men sought for high income radio sales job

Men who can qualify in every sense the term implies must be willing to work twelve hours daily to earn income of 10 000 annually. Gross sales cannot fall below 1 000 weekly. This selling connection is one of the best offered in this city and consideration will be given only to men of character and prevent ability. Radio Service Advertising Company 510 Illinois building.

Radio Service Advertising Company Illinois Building

Power Club in Lead as City Horse Shoe League Opens

Three matches loom tonight with Indianapolis Power and Light facing Insley at Geisendorf and Market. Ben Hur meets Robbins Body at River and South. Van Camp plays Diamond Chain at Kentucky and South. Power and Light still leads with eighteen straight wins. Robbins Body, Van Camp, Diamond Chain, Insley Manufacturing and Ben Hur follow.

Indianapolis Power and Light Insley Club Geisendorf and Market Sts Ben Hur Robbins Body River Ave South St van Camp Diamond Chain Kentucky Ave Indianapolis Power and Lightclub Insley Manufacturing

Boxing Results From New York Philadelphia and Louisville

Boxing card reports several decisions across cities including Dominick Petrone defeating Chuck Hellman in New York ten rounds and Benny Baas besting Joe Glick in Philadelphia. Other results include Paul Berienbach dominating at 170 pounds and Kid Francis outpointing Cecil Payne in Louisville ten rounds

Upit New York Paul Berienbach Charles Rammel Austria Dominick Petrone Harlem Bantam Chuck Hellman Portland Ore Herman Wallace Brownsville Cap Colombo Phillippines Philadelphia Benny Baas Joe Glick Brooklyn Honey Pinnegan Winkler Puliadeiphiae Trolle Fargo Basie Galiano Louisville Kid Francis Cecil Payne

Hauser's Knee Not Handicap For Stolen Base Star

Joe Hauser, once sidelined by a broken knee cap, rose to become a top stolen base leader in the American Association and a leading hitter. Connie Mack initially shuffled first basemen with Poole Brangin and finally started Jimmy Foxx at first, alternating with Dykes.

Service Elphia Joe Hauser Connie Mack American Association Poole Brangin Jimmy Foxx

Dempsey Short of Wind During Training for Sharkey Bout

Saratoga Springs June 28 Jack Dempsey appears in good general condition but shows shortness of breath during day two of training for the Sharkey fight. He ran five miles boxed five rounds and sparred with three partners though he ended puffing. Sharkey favored at 13 to 10, Mickey Walker odds for Milligan bout also noted.

Bu_United Saratoga Springs N. Y Jack Dempsey Jack Sharkey Dempsey United Prom New York Mickey Walker Tommy Milligan London

Hen Sluggers Start Series With Indians

Casey Stengel's Toledo Hens opened a five game series at Washington Park against the Indians, riding an eleven game win streak and a six of seven mark against Cleveland this season. Bevo Lebourveau leads the league in slugging and steals as Toledo eyes another strong showing with a busy schedule across four days. Al Tyson, sought by the Indians, was sent to Buffalo, while Pittsburgh and Indianapolis plan exhibition action on Ownie Bush day.

Casey Stengel Toledo Hens Washington Park Indians Ohio A. A Toledo Bevo Lebourveau Indianapolis

Semi Pros and Amateurs Clash in Local Baseball Action

Indiana area youth and semi professional clubs posted results and sought future games. Irvington Red Sox defeated Mohawk A C s 10–0 with pitcher Ryan tossing a two hitter and twelve strikeouts. Acme A A s beat Dadys 11–4 behind Hurt on the mound. Hoosier Aces blasted Sheridan A C s 18–2 as Geiss fanned nine for the Owls who seek more games. Silver Flash toppled Seadander 5–10 in Alexandria with Newman and Hutton aiding the win amidst a pitchers duel. Shanklin club beat Danville 9–6 in twelve innings as plans to play next Sunday emerged. Several teams advertised dates in July and August and offered contact details for arranging matches.

Irvington Red Sox Mohawk A. C.s Ryan Red Sox Red Werkseaday Ellenr Park Johnson New York St Irvington

Dooley, Browns figure Jerry Dooley dies at 72

Jerry Dooley former St. Louis Browns player under Charles Comiskey died at his home in Aston Illinois aged 72. He was associated with the club during its early era and is remembered in baseball circles.

Bu United Presa Aston Ill Jerry Doley St. Louis Browns Charles Comiskey

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