Famed Heavyweights Gird For Miami Bout Amid Hype
Reports from New York indicate Gene Tunney and Young Stribling plan a high profile no decision bout in Miami Friday night. Promoters tout a Broadway level draw and large payouts while critics warn of spectacle over sport as training proceeds and tickets sell.
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Gene “Unney
Young Stribling
Miami
Fla
Total Minds
Jose Loso
Tomain
Dempses
Yuancy
Dempsey
Tunney
Stribing
Florida
Dickergon
Reds Show Strength With New Additions and Promising Pitchers
In Orlando, the Cincinnati Reds project a stronger lineup than last year with new shortstop Emmer and potential left fielder, plus speed at several spots. Outfield candidates compete with Roush, Walker, and others as Pipp’s status remains tied to a hefty purchase, while pitching depth from Donahue, Rixley, and the others aims to sustain late-season form.
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Reds
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Walker
Walter Pipp
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Jimmy Judgens
Muskogee
Ivy Wingo
Bubbles Hargreave
Val Picinich
Donahue
Rixley
Legless Bowler Shines in Toledo Meet
In Toledo, booster team sessions dominate the American Bowhog Congress tournament as competing squads include South Toledo. Peter Gierdin, a first time import, bowled 176 179 and 181 for a 2148 team score while five-man standings list Gusiorowski Bros Toledo 2603 Bunting Brass and Bronze 2694 Weywood Coal Toledo 2699 and Keil and Kree Toledo 2694 Standard Oil Refining Co Toledo 2695.
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Quiet Salaries and Roaring Comebacks Shape the Season
The piece notes an aging star seeking a big raise while records show all join at last. Adolfo Luque, once top NL pitcher, recovered from appendicitis and awaits practice. Carl Mays shows promise in drills, and Springer, a Marshalltown lefty, shone in an early game. Pirates look strong but Cincinnati poses the toughest challenge to the champions.
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Helen Wills Sidelined by Cold in Nice Tournament
March 9 reports Helen Wills suffering a head cold causing all her matches in the Nice tournament to be postponed. She plans three matches tomorrow while German star Fran Neppach withdraws per the German Tennis Association. Alvarez, who faced Wills Sunday, rests.Miss Bennett of England looms as a serious challenger for Wills if she advances, with Didi Vias to and Conloslavos scratched.
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Mile
Conloslavos
Eileen Bennett
England
MOS
Miss Bennett
Sporting Events Across Cities Highlight Weekend Card
Racing meets in New Orleans Miami and Tampa. Cycling six day race opens in New York. Golf opens bellevue palm beach and Daytona. Bowling Congress tournament in Tatedon. Tennis opens in Palm Beach and Tampa. Track indoor meet in Detroit. Kennel shows in Fort Worth and Battle Creek. Boxing card features Delaney Lohman Terris Conlon Kaplan Wagner. Landis seen in Cleveland camp today.
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New York
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Fla
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American Bowling Congress
Delaney Knocks Out Lohman in Brooklyn Bout
Bridgeport sensation Jack Delaney defeats Toledo’s Joe Lohman in a tenth round kayo at Broadway Arena Brooklyn. Lohman suffers multiple knockdowns. a late save by the bell twice prevents a knockout. Lohman’s wife appears in his corner stirring talk of influence on his corner.
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Jack Delaney
Bridgeport Conn
Joe Lohman
Toledo
Broadway Arena
Brooklyn
Delaney
Lohman
Leedale and Webner Win League Race in Gala Meet
Leedale and Webner's harriers won with a league record total of 2723, taking 2 of 3 from Hage rect Diamonds as Webner moved to 616 across 3 games. Havis Lunches dropped to third after a poor showing, while Hudson-Essex edged Haserodt Jeweler's in a close final standings.
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Erie
County Basketball Tournament Showcases Bright Local Teams
The fifth annual county basket ball tournament at Blyvia Yo ML oC promises success with 20 class A teams entered. Notable squads include An-Chorians of Lorain, Fox War nace, Peerless Orly, Colson Co. Clareh of Christ, Belden Arrows, Avon Lake A.C., and Columbia ALC. Games span Saturday and midweek rounds, with schedules to be announced in papers.
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Senior teams win high school class basketball titles
In the high school gym two inter class games ended with the Seniors champions. The Senior girls beat the Sophomores 29 to 18 with Lemrick and Washburn among leaders while Stetson Williams and Rust anchored the defense. The Senior boys edged the Freshmen 17 to 15 in a close, defense focused final. Captain Goarher and Cowie led scoring for the seniors and freshmen respectively as both games closed the season with senior dominance.
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Ballard Named Captain of Oberlin College Five
Oberlin Ohio March 9 Robert W Ballard a guard on Oberlin's basketball team has been chosen captain of the 1927 varsity squad at the annual basketball stag in the Men's building Ballard from Lakewood played end on Oberlin's undefeated football team last fall succeeding Robert Staly of Cleveland who served as captain this season
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Oberlin College
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Oberlin
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Eft
Robert Staly
Cleveland
Lineup and summary of game printed below
Upperclassmen celebrate a two-cup day as the team pulls through. Lineup details and game summary follow in the article.
Local bowlers place in doubles at Inter-City meet
The Inter-City Bowling Tournament in Tiffin closed with Blyria bowlers not shining in five man singles or all events. Root and Hubbell of Moose five earned third in doubles with 1290. League officials meet Sunday in Tiffin to finalize prize Hat and closing details. Leaderboard shows Martin's Bake Shop Lorain 3002 top, Sunray Stores Delaware 2946, Librets Gypsum 2946, Buicks Port Clinton 2937, Nelson Jewelers Lorain 2926, and others.
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Delaware
Fox Furnace and Colsons to Clash for League Title
The Fox Furnace and Colson Co. meet Friday night at the Y gym to decide the championship of the Y Indust trial Basketball League. Fox Furnace trails 7–1 with one loss to Colson. last game, Furnace beat Colson 24–10. A junior high title game between Hamilton and Washington precedes the main event at 7:00 p.m. Bobby Jones is noted for his golf early fame.
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Washington
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