Loughran Beats Slattery to Claim Undisputed Light Heavyweight Title
Tommy Loughran of Philadelphia defeats Jimmy Slattery of Buffalo in a 15 round bout at Madison Square Garden to become the undisputed light heavyweight champion. Loughran plans defences and future bouts with Lomski Walker and Delaney while rejecting an immediate heavyweight move.
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New York
Tommy Loughran
Philadelphia
Jimmy Slattery
Buffalo
National Boxing Association
Loughran
Madison Square Garden
New York Commission
Mike McTigue
Leo Lomski
Mickey Walker
Jack Delaney
Gene Tunney
Slatter
Lone Tree and De Molays Set for City Bball Clash
Lone Tree Independents meet Muscatine De Molay at the Y M C A gym tonight in a rivalry game that could stay close. A preliminary contest begins around 7 15 with the main event to follow, and fans expect a tight finish within five points.
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Lone Tree Independents
Muscatine de Molay
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Fight Results From AP Roundup Include Title Wins
New York Tommy Loughran won the light heavyweight title from Jimmy Slattery in Buffalo. Clyde Hull defeated Farmer Joe Cooper in Terre Haute. Arturo Spreckels beat Billy Leonard in Syracuse. Lew Tendler beat Hilario Martinez in Philadelphia. Rene De Vos won against Eddie Dempsey in Philadelphia. Babe Ruth defeated Eddie Shea in Chicago. Willey Promey named all service middleweight champion in Cumberland Maryland.
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Associated Press
New York
Tommy Loughran
Jimmy Slattery
Buffalo
Clyde Hull
Dallas
Farmer Joe Cooper
Terre Haute
Arturo Spreckels
Belgium
Billy Leonard
Syracus
Philadelphia
Lew Tendler
Hilario Martinez
Spain
Rene de Vos
Eddie Dempsey
Kloosmen Open Season Tonight in Grandview Contest
Muscatine high school basketball team the Little Muskies travel by auto to Grandview for a season opener against the Grandview high quintet. Grandview holds a slight edge after a 16 to 9 win over Morning Sun last Friday. Starting Grandview lineup likely Wier and Graham forwards Rexroth center Jackson and Rowe guards.
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Grandview
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Morning Sun
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Rexroth
Jackson
Rowe
Klioos
Schmitz
Jefferson Gym
Fettle
Wesleyan Names Clinton Wood Football Captain
Clinton Wood, former Muscatine high school athlete, was elected captain of the Iowa Wesleyan eleven for the coming year. He has three years with the Wesleyan squad, earning awards in two seasons. He plays tackle and was moved to end late last season where he proved valuable.
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Muscatine
Iowa Wesleyan
Wesleyan
Major League Minor Leagues Clash Over Draft Prices
Dec 13. AP report describes rising strife between major and minor leagues over the Dallas draft pact. Majors oppose modified draft allowing minors to demand high prices for star players. Commissioners Landis and league officials weigh next moves before joint NL and AL meeting. Trade buzz surrounds George Sisler from the Browns with multiple clubs angling for his services as Detroit reportedly considers Manush and Blue trades.
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Landis
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American League
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George Sisler
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Phil Ball
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Senators
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Indians
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Blue
Basketball Tonight Matchups Across Multiple Schools
Local schedule lists Muscatine at Grandview Columbus Junction at Letts Durant at Bennett Springdale at Nichols Lone Tree at Kalona Wilton at West Liberty Huron at Wapello Washington Wellman siege Notre Dame 23 Iowa 20 St Olaf 26 St Thomas 24 Hamline 54 St Marys of Winona 23 St Johns 23 St Paul Lutheran 18.
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Wellman
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Iowa
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Hamline
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Winona
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St. Paul Lutheran
Tilden and Hunter Exit Davis Cup American Run
Boston reports that William Tilden II and Francis Hunter will not play in the 1928 Davis Cup American zone as they plan to sail for France in May and return late in August. The pair had opposed the American zone challenge and favored European play. The U S Lawn Tennis Association backed the Davis Cup committee’s recommendation.
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America
William T. Tilden
United States
Francis T. Hunter
Tilden
Hunter
France
Bill
New York
United States Lawn Tennis Association
West Liberty Five Seeking Games in Iowa Area
West Liberty Iowa December 13 The West Liberty Independent basketball quintet is seeking games with strong teams in the vicinity to fill open dates. Teams may secure games by writing or calling Joe Howard at West Liberty. West Liberty won its third game of the season Friday night by defeat.
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West Liberty Independent
Joe Howard
Hawkeyes Fall to Notre Dame in Close 23 20 Game
Notre Dame edged Iowa 23 to 20 as Coleric led scoring with 11 points and Crowe added three field goals. Twogood and Wilcox paced Iowa with 8 and 6 points respectively, while Illi nois officiating and late Irish foul shooting sealed the win for the Irish before 5,000 spectators at Iowa City.
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University of Iowa
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Harrison
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Cawcee Seaman
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Jachyn
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N. E. Kearns
de Paul
F. E. Young
Iillinois
Tunney Guest At Chicago Charity Banquet
Gene Tunney will attend a Chicago charity banquet with a three minute speech. Robert M. Sweitzer acts as toastmaster and will use a gong to signal the end of rounds in Tunney's remarks. Proceeds fund the city Christmas basket fund for the poor.
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Chicago
Gene Tunney
Robert M. Sweitzer
Tunney
Jack Dempsey
American Legion
City Hall
Edward Hines Memorial
Nevada Sheriff Announces Auction Of Senator’s Car
Sheriff R W Nebergall says the car given to State Senator Lars J Skromme of Roland for helping defeat the Story county road bond issue will be sold at public auction on December 31 in the local area.
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R. W. Nebergall
Lars J. Skromme
Roland
Story County
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