Forty Six rounds of boxing draw crowd critique
The article notes a long boxing card at Tomlinson Hall with Steve Harter’s show drawing fatigue from a 46 round program. It praises ring action but complains that too lengthy a card tires spectators and urges a shorter format for future events. It also covers horse racing bets and local sports chatter including Purdue and Wabash football, baseball notes, and local boxing fighters.
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Dempsey Wills Title Fight Nears Figure of a Million Backed
Floyd Fitzsimmons may have struck pay dirt with a potential Dempsey versus Wills title bout. Preliminary terms exist for a fight on July 4, 1926, with South Bend or Benton Harbor as possible venues. Backers seek a 1 million dollar stake to finance the match, with Benton confirming a signed agreement pending legalities.
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Frazer leads field in 29th national women’s match play
At St Louis Country Club the 32 qualifiers vie in match play after the medal round. Alexa Stirling Frazer, Ottawa Canada and ex Atlanta resident, shattered the course record with 77. Glenna Collett and Dorothy Campbell Hurd also posted strong scores in the opening round.
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Brooklyn Gallops to NL Split with Philadelphia
National League action shows Brooklyn at Philadelphia and a lone American League slate. Detroit losses to the Yankees in a two game set with scores reflecting strong pitching and offense. Brooklyn and New York also clash in split results. Cleveland hosts amateur federation final where Collinwood Shale Bricks win the title after a double header with Petersburg A. C. of Scranton, Pa.
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Rosy Storey Upsets Willie Ames in Canton Bout
In a fast twelve round match at Canton on Monday night Rosy Storey of Lancaster shaded Willie Ames of Akron in a close decision.
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Fall tennis meet opens at Riverside Park
The Shortridge High School annual fall tennis tournament starts today at Riverside Park courts with ninety entrants. Twenty players were scheduled to compete on the opening day.
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Nelson the Durable Dane leads Pilots Local Grid Pros
Nelson a veteran football star on the west side enters a second year as manager of the Pilots Local Grid Pros. He has built a strong squad and predicts Fern Dell’s opening game with Gosport at Washington Park on Sunday will be decisive for the team.
Central Normal College poised for opener against Vincennes
Danville Indiana Sept 29 Central Normal College coach Cook reports heavy work this week as the team prepares for Friday’s opener with Vincennes College. He returns seven lettermen and four strong freshmen confident they will win a majority of games. The squad's first team is set with Walls at quarterback and the powerful full back key to the attack.
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Eichrodt Hospitalized in Cleveland After Injury
Outfielder Fred Eichrodt of the Cleveland Ameri cans is at Huron Rd Hospital Cleveland with a broken ankle from sliding to third in Philadelphia last Friday. He is son of Mr and Mrs Edward Eichrodt of 3733 Buckle St and was praised by Tris Speaker as a promising prospect. Eichrodt starred with Nashville this season before Cleveland recalled him and would welcome letters from Indianapolis friends.
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College grid notes from Notre Dame to Northwestern
Practice reports from Notre Dame Indiana Purdue Illinois Michigan Northwestern summarize early-season prep. Notre Dame rested first two elevens after win over Baylor with no injuries. Indiana aims to rally against Normal, freshmen tearing holes in varsity line. Purdue coaches voice concerns about line strength while freshmen surge. Illinois and Grange receive praise as Zuppke refines lines. Michigan discovers new end star Oosterbaan expected to replace wing men. Northwestern scrambles with three backfield injuries, may use second-string back field against South Dakota.
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Exhibition Baseball Notes From Baltimore Chicago Port Rico
Exhibition baseball game mentions Baltimore International Chicago American Port Rico team details with players Conally Kerr and Grabow in a brief stamp.
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Majors end season with scattered games in tame wind-up
New York Sep 29 The major league season winds down with random games after pennants were won. Philadelphia and Brooklyn meet in a low attendance series while the Giants and Dodgers await a date with the Phillies. The Yankees split a double header with the Tigers and close with the Athletics. Attendance dips noted, Ruth cited as a factor.
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Prest-O-Lite vs. CHALLENGE PRESTO NINE for city title
The Indianapolis Light and Heat Company, winner of the Indianapolis class A title, challenges the Prest-O-Lite club class AA champions to a best three series for the city amateur title. The challengers propose the winnings go to the Indianapolis Amateur Baseball Association.
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Football Query About a Cold Shoulder From a Teammate
A Ginbuck varsity player, listed as full back, gives the narrator the cold shoulder. The text suggests possible reasons like lingering ice cold behavior from the summer, hinting at personal or team dynamics. No concrete facts about events or outcomes are provided.
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Beamer Roberts to Face Battling Jeakle in Speedway Open
Beamer Roberts and Battling Jeakle, both speed specialists, headline the Speedway A. C. program at 4096 Speedway Rd on Wednesday night. Semi windup features Harry Rozelle, nicknamed the fighting usher, taking on a strong foe. Four prelims planned. Show delayed from last Saturday by rain.
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Hazen Cuyler Sparks Hitting Spree in Pittsburgh
Hazen Cuyler of Pittsburgh has a hot hitting streak including a recent four in four. He tied the National League record for consecutive safeties with ten, showcasing his bat in the pennant race context.
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Independent Football Bs Ketagraind A A Defeats Avy Team
Independent football team Ketagraind A A defeats the avy team Sunday 3 to 6 at Pra0. Players are requested to attend the game. Cumberland A C ready to book games with Indianapolis and State teams. Berland players report for Erie Wednesday and Friday night. For games contact Gre Schwier at 540 N Oxford St or call Webster 3966.
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Betting Opens at 6 to 5 Among Street Experts
New York reporters say Pittsburgh is the favorite to win the world series over the Washington Senators which opens Oct. 7 in the National League city. Bettors at six to five expect Pirates to win while Senators lose game one. John McGraw calls the series a toss up noting breaks matter most and says both teams are even money.
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Dixie Series: Ft Worth Dominates Atlanta 9 0
Paul Wachtel hurled a spitball masterclass as Ft Worth crushed Atlanta 9 0 in the Dixie series. The win puts Ft Worth up 3-2 with two games left in Atlanta. Niehoff's pitching deep staff faces pressure to win both remaining games on home soil.
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Tunney Said To Hit Harder Than Wills In Potential Fight
Bartley Madden, who was knocked out by Gene Tunney last week, returned from the West and asserted Tunney would KO Harry Wills in a bout. Madden denied receiving 25000 to throw the fight, claiming he was guaranteed 35000 for his purse and got that amount.
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Hoosier Centrals to Open Season With Dual Teams
The Hoosier Centrals announce an early season start with two squads this year. One team features mostly ex high school players and a second in the 16 to 18 year old class will provide strong local competition. For game inquiries call Lincoln 2394 or contact Carl Stucker at 240 Dorman St.
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Wiggins to Face Ralph Brooks in Ten-Round Heavyweight Bout
Promoter Kimble of the Columbia A C has booked heavyweight Ralph Brooks from Kansas City to oppose Chuck Wiggins in the main ten round bout at Tomlinson Hall next Monday night. Brooks has fought top light heavies and heavies including Bob Roper Harry Greb Joe Downey and Bill Reed.
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Y P C Basketball Team Begins Season At End Of October
The St Anthony Y P C plans a basketball season starting late October or early November with a faster lineup than last year. Players urged to contact coach Orchard or Belmont 2 are Stehlin Hikgy Startitt Flora Connor Lentz Daugherty Wapp Worrell Huesing for early-season games at Warman Ave. Home net appears to be Belmont 3778 W.
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Ferndale Triangles Defeat Brooksides in Practice Clash
The Ferndale Triangles beat the Brooksides 14 to 0 in a Sunday practice game. All players must attend uniformed practice Wednesday night. The season opener against the Fidelits at Washington Park is set for next Sunday as a curtain raiser to Ferndale-Gosport, starting at 12 30.
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Tech High Tennis Tourney Opens With 64 Entries
The fall tennis tourney at Technical High School starts today at the Tech courts. Sixty four entries are listed for this week with fifty more matches next week. A girls tournament will also be held.
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Opening Show Crackerjack Night at Tomlinson Hall Boxing
Local indoor season opener at Tomlinson Hall featured six bouts promoted by Steve Harter. Roy Wallace defeated Larry Sobieck in ten rounds while Alte edged Paul Allen in ten, Ray Hahn dominated Billy Gertin, and Schmadel tied Dillon in six. Watson appeared set for a verdict over Pruitt, Epstein beat Gary in four, with four referees listing Webber Mitchell Cooley and Patton.
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