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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1927
Page
13
The piece contrasts Suzanne Lenglen and Mary Browne in amateur tennis, noting their fame and publicity while amateurs. It explains how both faced backlash and financial limits after turning professional, with fans and peers shifting attitudes and support.
The piece critiques Mary K Browne and Suzanne as top players who turned pro for wealth, left the amateur scene, and later retired with substantial earnings. It argues officials lured them with tournaments and high ticket prices, while amateurs condemn the shift as hypocritical. Both now live with banked fortunes and little current tennis mention.
The club sees members ostracized amid shifting spotlight as pro players loom. The quarrel centers on status and inclusion within the local bowling scene, affecting club dynamics and future events.
Coach Knute Rockne credited assistants Hunt Anderson Tommy Mills and others in a dinner speech after Notre Dame beat Southern California. He joked that Anderson leads on Saturdays they lose and Mills handles scouting while he merely blows up the ball. Guests included Johnny Niemic and John Polaski from the Polish stars.
The text contrasts fading public attention for pros with Suzanne and Mary who secured money while it lasted. They now enjoy ongoing spending power from their winnings, funding wardrobes, cosmetics, trips, wraps, gum, and long summer vacations for years.
Philadelphia December report says Eddie Collins is a fixture with the Philadelphia Americans and will sign a 1928 contract with Connie Mack. Mack calls Collins a lieutenant and assistant coach, noting Collins’ long relationship with the Athletics after joining as part of the pre 1927 signings.
The Associated Press reports that three world boxing champions were suspended by the New York State Athletic Commission. Bantamweight champion Bud Taylor, from Terre Haute Indiana, was suspended for injuring his hand before a bout with Tony Canzoneri, with Ignacio Fernandez named as his substitute. Other suspensions included Mickey Walker for not answering a challenge and Joe Dundee for involvement in a ring controversy, leaving Gene Tunney, Tommy Loughran, and Sammy Mandell as the in good standing champions. The featherweight and flyweight divisions lack recognized New York champions for the 1928 Olympic cycle.
Moscow reports that Soviet sports officials decided not to participate in international events this season and will stage their own athletic meet locally. The move follows tensions with other nations and aims to showcase domestic talent in Moscow.
Government inspected flowering shrubs priced 10¢ to 60c and roses 35 to 60c with evergreens 25¢ to $5 and pansy plants $1.25 per 100. All plants guaranteed to live and grow. E M Anderson offers free landscape estimates from 107 Spruce, telephone 2507-3.
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