Big Ten Crown Contenders Loom. Ruth-Lenard Clash Promises Action
Minnesota and Iowa emerge as strongest Big Ten title contenders while a boxing feature at the Armory pairs Babe Ruth with Henry Lenard in a match fans expect to decide a future bout. Ruth, a Louisville lad, last fought in Tomlinson Hall two years ago and has since headlined in Chicago.
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Weekend Sports Roundup From An Era Of High Hopes And Hurdles
A Victorian style column notes football grit as Al Marsters leads eastern scorers with 49 points while Notre Dame defeats Navy 7 to 0. Walter Johnson signs a three year contract to manage the Washington Senators. Also mentions racing at Hawthorne and the Laurel Stakes victory by Osmand Saturday, with Roguish Eye and a Maryland track win highlighted.
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John Coughlin
Hawthorne
Roguish Eye
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J. E. Widener
George Gauthier
Ohio Wesleyan
Michigan
Gauthier
Wilce
Ohio State
Wesleyan
Cincinnati
Four Cue Tilts on Week's Card
Four matches in the state open pocket billiard tournament will be played at Harry Cooler's parlors this week. The schedule lists Henning against Greene, Ramsey versus Holsonback, Rader against Henning, and Holsonback facing Daugherty. Standings show Daugherty and Klein with strong records.
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Greene
Ramsey
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Daugherty
Klein
Tomlinson
Gehrig Homers in Exhibition as Ruth Also Appears
Lou Gehrig hit a ninth inning home run to halt the exhibition game with Babe Ruth on the local team. Ruth managed only two singles. The pair were scheduled to appear in Buffalo today.
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Tech High School rallies to defeat Linton 20 to 7 in Big Ten game
Tech High School of Indianapolis trailed 7-0 at halftime but surged in the second half to win 20-7 over Linton. Forward passes fueled the rally with Lutz scoring two touchdowns and Miller one after aerial tosses. Wright tallying for Linton after a fumbled run.
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Attucks Tigers Dominate Xenia In Pennsy Park Win
Attucks Tigers beat Xenia Ohio 19 to 7 at Pennsy Park to move to 2 0 on the season. Webb scored twice and Waters added a TD in a strong offensive showing while Attucks totaled 194 rushing yards and 67 passing yards.
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Velasco Wins Mexican Welterweight Title in Tampico
David Velasco defeated Tommy White, the reigning title holder, in Tampico to become the welterweight champion of Mexico after a twelve round bout held Sunday.
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Eastern Elevens Defeated in Weekend Grid Matches
West Virginia rallied to upset Pittsburgh 9 to 6 to avenge last year’s 40 to 0 loss. Bucknell outpaced Penn State 6 to 0 on a 77-yard second quarter drive led by Halicki. Duquesne beat W and J 12 to 6, first home loss for W and J since 1917.
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Pittsburgh
Penn State
Washington
Jefferson
Princeton
West Virginia
Jock Sutherland
Bucknell
Capt. Halicki
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Virginia
South Carolina
Saturday Gridiron Results Across Colleges and States
A long list of football scores from numerous colleges and universities shows a mix of shutouts and close games. Notable results include Notre Dame 7, Ohio State 10, Indiana 6, Michigan 0, California 13, Washington State 3, Carnegie 45, Thiel 13, and Penn State 0, with many other institutions like Wisconsin, Yale, and Dartmouth posting varied outcomes.
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Turner Basketball Strong Squad in Making
South Side Turners issue first call for players Wednesday Oct 17 at 8 pm. Skipper Hodges former all state star and Purdue standout to lead the squad. Former Turner players and others seeking tryouts should report at the gym 306 Prospect St. Teams seeking games write Athletic Commission South Side Turners.
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Benny's Wolves Triumph in Season Opener
In New York on October 15 a crowd of 18 000 watched the Detroit Wolves led by Benny Friedman defeat the New York Yankees 35 to 12 in the first game of the professional football season.
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Detroit Wolves
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Mayes McLain Keys Iowa Push in Big Ten Race
In Chicago Oct 15 1928 Iowa’s Mayes McLain leads a dominant win over Chicago 13 to 0 as Minnesota Iowa Ohio State and Indiana surge in the Big Ten title chase. McLain’s power threatens rival defenses while Ohio State Indiana and Illinois post key conference victories.
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United Press
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Iowa
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Army Team Faces Tough Program
WEST POINT N Y Oct 15 Preparations for meeting three of the strongest teams in the country within four weeks started when Head Coach Biff Jones held his Monday blackboard analysis of Providence game mistakes. During this period the cadets will face Harvard Yale and Notre Dame with De Pauw between Yale and the Irish games. Experiments to improve teamwork and strengthen Army's defense against Harvard are planned this week.
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Thevenow to Phillies and Sand to Cards in Cash Trade
Philadelphia reports Tom Thevenow, Hoosier shortstop of the Cardinals, will join the Phillies next season while Heinie Sand, local shortstop, heads to St Louis. The Phillies allegedly sent $50,000 cash in the deal. Sand batted .215 and Thevenow .211 this year. Thevenow, a 1926 World Series hero, broke a leg in 1927 and declined afterward.
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Thevenow
TWO TEAMS ON TOP Ba Times Special
New York report lists current NFL standings after Sundays games. Bears and Giants lead with mixed results while Providence Pottsville and Dayton trail, noting scores like Chicago 0 Green Bay 20 and New York Giants 0.
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Kokomo Legion Grid Reorganizes. First Practice Tuesday Night
Strong Pro Eleven C A Sumner reorganizes the Kokomo Legion team and schedules first practice Tuesday night at Meridian and Thirty-Eighth Streets. Names listed include Stanley, Parr, Franklin, Fehr, Hough, Collier, Collyer, Thatcher, Angereen, Trout. First game set for October 28 in Middletown, Ohio.
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Old Barney Signs Up as Nats Pilot
Walter Johnson signed a three year contract to manage the Washington Senators, Clark Griffith announcing the deal. Johnson arrived in Washington after securing his release from Newark and affixed his signature following a brief conference with Griffith. The club prepared for a major celebration in Washington baseball history. Johnson has long been a city idol and his appointment pleased local fans.
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NATS
United Press
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Clark Griffith
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Griffith
Old Barney
Newark
MAT BOUTS SCHEDULED AT PENN SYLVANIA ARENA
The wrestling show at Pennsy lym starts at 8 30 p m Yaqui Joe a Mexican Indian meets Les Fishbaugh in the welterweight main event Bob Wade faces John Ritz and Ralph Wilson takes on E C Baker Speedy O Neal will referee.
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Yaqui Joe
Les Fishbaugh
Glenn Wade
John Ritz
Ralph Wilson
E. C. Baker
Speedy O'Neal
Kirschbaum Center Opens Second Winter Fall Gym Program
The Kirschbaum Community Center at 2314 North Meridian Street inaugurates its second fall and winter gym programs led by Ralph Margolis from the University of Illinois coaching school. Lois Sperling oversees children and women’s classes, Leonard Levy runs the pool, with separate programs for men and boys and for women and girls. The center will field two basketball teams, the Netters and the Bulldogs, and invites uniformed junior and senior teams to contact the manager for Sunday games.
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Ralph Margolis
University of Illinois
Lois Sperling
Illinois
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Leonard Levy
Netters
Bulldogs
Seek Opponent for Spanish Pug Seek Opponent for Spanish Pug
Promoter Humbert J. Fugazy searched for a replacement to face Paolino Uzcudun at Ebbets Field Brooklyn Wednesday night after Roberto Roberti withdrew with two broken ribs. The injury was not found until examination by Dr. George A. Leitner on Sunday.
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Illinois Fears Invasion of I. U. Gridders
In Champaign Illinois prepares for a critical clash with Indiana football after studying the Hoosier backfield. Coach Zuppke is strengthening defense and Illinois reserves will test varsity in practice to mimic Indiana’s aggressive plays.
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Richards Loses Again in New York Tennis Match
Karel Ko veluh, Czecho-Slovakian pro, defeated American pro Vincent Richards in a Sunday bout in New York with scores 4-6 6-3 6-4 6-3.
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Karel Koveluh
Vincent. Richards
Indiana Triumphs and Notre Dame Top the Weekend Slate
Indiana defeated Michigan 6 to 0 in Ann Arbor with standout runs by Bennett and Rheinboldt and key punting by Paul Harrell. Notre Dame beat Navy 13 to 6 in Chicago as Colerick capped a clutch late drive. Butler opened its stadium with a 55 to 0 win over Franklin College as Hinchman and White starred.
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Bowling League Scores Highlight City Wide Competition
Link Belt and Robins share first with 13 wins, Ballard Ice Cream, Citizens Gas and Indianapolis Times tied for second at 11 and 4. Individual leader Red Mounts 195, See Hamilton 193, Jess Pritchett 209 in fast Indy league. Silver Flash top team with 15–3. Milt Wimberly hits 616 692 610 in three series. City Bowling Assn now has 308 teams. Levengood posts 278 for Stafford Lesse. post office teams beat Louisville rivals 2,553–2,493 and 2,463–2,369. Women lead with Meyer 532.
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Citizens Gas
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Hamilton
Jess Pritchett
Jerry O'Grady
Ed Striebeck
Silver Flash
Silver Flasaisi Ivfiniversee
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Kid Edwards Courting Fame Seeks Ring or Golf
Negro boxer Kid Edwards aims for fame in boxing or golf. He played with Charles Ferguson and Meyer Owsley at Douglas Park links Sunday and scored a hole in one, the first at the course since its construction last year.
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Meyer Owsley
Douglas Park Links
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