Appleton Five Aims To Upset Terrace Gardens Pro Five
Appleton ex collegiate stars led by Eddie Kotal and Pete Foll visit Terrace Gardens to challenge Leo Bazal and the local pro squad for an eighth home win. The curtain raiser features Roosevelt DeMaley chapter against Francis Creek starting at 7 30 p m with the main game at about 8 45 p m.
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Appleton
Pro Basketeers
Sheboygan
Rivera
Eddie Kotal
Green Bay Packer
Lawrence College
Pete Zussman
Hillman
Allstar Berlin
Bazal and Company
Pete Foll
Kimberly
Scheurle
Manitowoc
Two Rivers
Zussman
Kotal
Terrace Gardens
Green Bay
Rosevelt DeMaley
Francis Creek
Oscar Melillo Italian Second Baseman Spotlight
Oscar Melillo, the red-headed Italian second baseman, emerges as a notable figure for the team. Details on his season impact, position duties, and potential contributions are highlighted amid ongoing club activities.
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Oscar Melillo
Hitting pitchers Lucas and Uhle standout in big league lineups
Fred Red Lucas of the Cincinnati Reds and George Uhle, sold from the Cleveland Indians to the Detroit Tigers, are highlighted as rare hitting pitchers. Lucas earned wins for Cincinnati with timely hits, while Uhle delivered pinch hits in many games after moving to Detroit. Uhle also practices in the outfield when not pitching, hoping to become an outfielder.
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Fred “Red” Lucas
Cincinnati Reds
George Uhle
Cleveland Indians
Detroit Tigers
Red
Cincinnati
Boston
Braves
Dave Bancroft
Lucas
Uhle
Indians
George
Babe Ruth
Rube Bressler
Goose” Goslin
Charley’ Jamieson
Bing Milter
Edgar Rice
George Sisler
Bill Terry
World's International Bowling Championships Preview
A Langtry report summarizes last spring's Kansas City event where 2251 five man teams entered, 11255 players paid five dollars, and Henry team of Chicago won five-man honors with 3057 pins. Will and Hradek of Cicero won two-man with 1363 pins, Summers of St Louis won the individual with 705 and 235 average. The upcoming Chicago championships expect 25 percent more entries and about $150000 in prizes with pre entries already strong as Feb 1 approaches. Wisconsin teams plan to travel for near Chicago, hoping for national honors.
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Kansas City
American “Bowling Congress
Ol Henry
Chicago
Henry Will
Jae Hradek
Cicero
Henry Summers
St Louis
Langtry
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Women bankruptcy in England rises in 1927 report
London dispatch notes the annual bankruptcy report for 1927 by the Board of Trade shows a large number of women declared bankrupts in the country. The article cites official figures and highlights the growing trend affecting households and finances.
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England
London
Fox
Ua Hae
Board of Trade
Pan American Women's Amateur Golf Opens In Biloxi
In Biloxi Mississippi the Pan American women's amateur golf championship begins with medalist Dora Campbell Hurd shooting 83 to secure top honors. Marion Turple of New Orleans, Southern champion, posted 89 for second low and teams up with Mrs. J M Taylor, while Mrs. Vilas of Hot Springs scored 87 to tie Mrs. Jack Arends of Evanston.
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Biloxi
Miss
Dora- Campbell Hurd
Jack Vilas
Hot Springs
Ark
Marion
Turple
New Orleans
J. M. Taylor
Full Sports Card At Badger U This Week
Wisconsin fans get a full week with Big Ten wrestling opening against Dinois on Saturday afternoon January 19. Badger basketball hosts Minnesota Saturday night in a return game. Hockey teams play Friday and Saturday nights. Colonel Lindbergh receives a New York motor driver license but stays modest.
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Badger U
Madison
University of Wisconsin
Wisconsin
Dinois
Badger Cagers
Minnesota
Lindbergh
New York
Wisconsin to require referee decisions in ten round bouts
Senator Irving P Mehigan in the Wisconsin upper house introduced a bill to ensure a referee gives a decision in every ten round boxing bout. Boxing leaders favor the measure, arguing it would allow more important fights and prevent title exchanges without knockouts. The proposal follows prior attempts to change state boxing statutes.
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Wisconsin
Irving P. Mehigan
Mehigan
Mebigen
Sonnenberg to Bring Wrestling Into Million Dollar Gates
Wrestling promoter eyes dynamite Gus Sonnenberg as the key to big gates. The Dartmouth star, champion after beating Strangler Lewis, drew $72,000 in Boston and could gross at least $200,000 next bout. Sonnenberg, renowned for heady, rapid action, plans to fund his pro football hobby with earnings from wrestling.
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Bis Entertainment
Figning
Hassis Dempsey
Ruth
Sonnenberg
Gus Sonnenberg
Dartmouth
Strangler Lewis
Boston
Gua
Gus
Allen
Boston 2
La Crosse Freshman Rule Adopted for Athletics
La Crosse Teachers College decided to require athletes to spend their freshman year at the school before joining any athletic team. The rule aims to enable a contract for football games with Wisconsin University B. Wisconsin officials had refused a game because the rule was not enforced previously.
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LA Crosse
Wis
New Attack Starts in House on Treasury Secretary
Washington A new attack on Secretary Melton at the Treasury began in the House today as lawmakers debated policy and questioned his tenure. The confrontation centers on financial policy and alleged missteps, with a growing partisan divide evident in the chamber.
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Washington
Treasury
Mel ‘Ton
Miami Raging Plant 10 Open After $50,000 Refit
Miami residents rally as the Jockey Club prepares to reopen its million dollar racing plant under a 75 member Citizens Committee. The project cost about $50,000 and the track, idle for a year, is expected to lure 800 horses amid larger purses. Joseph Smoot, club president, and Frank Bruen cite record turnout and a hoped for peak season with top stables and thousands of turf fans flocking to Miami.
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Miami
Fla
Jockey Club
Joseph Smoot
Jockey ‘Club
America
Frank Bruen
Miami Daily
Aope
All Birds
Smoot
Milwaukee clubs win boxing exhibition sanctions
Six athletic clubs were approved to hold amateur boxing exhibitions by the state athletic commission in Milwaukee. The Gateway Athletic club of Kenosha January 17, Racine Eagles January 18, Elkhorn Legion club January 24, Kenosha Moose association January 95, and St Augustine Athletic club Milwaukee January 25 received sanctions.
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Milwaukee
State Athletic Commission
Gateway Athletic ‘Club
Kenosha
Racine Eagles Athletic Club
Elkhorn Legion Club
Kenosha Moose Association
St Augustine Athletic Club
Terrace Gardens Basketball Night Featuring City Teams
Tonight at Terrace Gardens Manitowoc City faces Appleton City in a main game at nine after a strong prelim. The Lyric Orchestra provides music and dance between bouts, drawing local spectators to a big event.
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Terrace Gardens
Manitowoc
Appleton City
Muale
Lyric Orchestra
Bowlers Sweepstakes at Haupts Alleys Sunday Jan 20
Entry two dollars for a bowlers individual sweepstakes at Haupts Alleys on Sunday January 20. Details include the 112-7 score reference and participant entry.
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Haupts
Illinois Boxing Chief Proposes Periodic Fighter Examinations
Paul Prehn of the Illinois Boxing Commission urges quarterly medical checks to remove punch drunk fighters from the sport. He would ban licenses for those who refuse to quit after examinations, while offering rest and rehabilitation for others.
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Paul Pyehn
Illinois Boxing Commission
Prehn
Commission
Jancy
Prebn
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Frank Getty
United Press
William J. Reinhart
University of Oregon
Gordon Ridings
Scott Milligan
Reinhart
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Bert Demby
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