Pocatello Lad Aggressor In Great Bout At Chicago
Mushy Callahan retained his junior welterweight title in a long hard fight against Spug Myers of Pocatello Idaho at Wrigley Field Chicago. The bout drew under ten thousand fans in cold winds with Callahan winning a decision amid stoppages and blood.
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Mushy Callahan Retains 140-Pound Title In Rough Bout
Mushy Callahan defeats Spug Myers in ten rounds at Wrigley Field to retain the championship. A cut over Myers eye opened early and blood streamed as Callahan pressed the attack, winning rounds one through five and ten while Myers battled back with strong efforts, including a late seventh and hard ninth.
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Fights Last Night Roundup of Boxing Wins Across Cities
The Associated Press lists results from recent bouts: Mushy Callahan defeated Spug Myers in 10 rounds in Chicago, Frankie Kennard stopped Shorty Martone in 6 in Chicago, Norman Wilson outpointed Glen Sage in 6 in Chicago, Joey Medill beat Tommy Grogan in 6 in Omaha, Joe Salas defeated Benny Chavez in 6 in Albuquerque, Tommy Freeman bested Myer Grace in 10 in Philadelphia, Eddie Burt won a judges decision over Slovins in Jacksonville, Ben Ray defeated Chick Miller in 10 in Chicago, and Young Carmen beat Frankie Pitcher in 8 in San Jose.
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Columbus
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Washington Park Racing Opens in Chicago 1927 Season
Chicago on June 1 AP reports the 1927 horse racing season begins at Washington Park with a 26 day meet. Hundreds of horses from eastern southern and western centers are entered as the fast track awaits the kickoff.
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