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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1927
Page
7
The 1927 American track titles begin at Soldiers Field with over 300 regional winners from eight conferences. Preliminaries start at 2 p.m. today with finals tomorrow as leaders hope for new marks after last year’s records. Strong entrants from the Big Ten, Pacific Coast, and other conferences compete while they decide whether to keep the team trophy system.
The University of Wisconsin freshman rowing crew cannot enter the annual Poughkeepsie regatta due to the ineligibility of Peters who rows at bow. A decision is expected soon. A varsity race against the University of Washington will be held here on June 17 regardless of the Poughkeepsie outcome.
Promoter Jack Spett announced a 10 round world title defense between Fidel La Barba and Mike Brody of Peoria Illinois. The agreement was signed by La Barba and his manager George Blake after Brody signed earlier. The bout is planned for June in St Louis.
New York hosts Red Chapman against Honey Boy Finnegan at 10. San Francisco features Sailor Friedman versus van Laflinneur at 10. Detroit card lists Bill Shaw versus Cali fortuta Joe Lynch at 10.
Jimmy Lon of St. Louis won two falls over John Pesex known as Tiger Man in a wrestling show last night in St. Louis. The match featured decisive pins and displayed Lon's dominance.
National leaders as of June 9 include Harris Pirates 429 at bats and Hornsby Giants 48 runs with P Waner Pirates 63 hits and 9 triples. Also Grantham Pirates 15 doubles, Wilson Cubs 11 homers, Cuyler Pirates 16 stolen bases and Meadows 8 1 record. American leaders show Gehrig Yankees 401 at bats 77 hits and 20 doubles. Ruth Yankees 55 runs and 18 homers. Manush Tigers 8 triples. Simmons Athletics 8 stolen bases. Lions Lyons White Sox 10 2 pitching record.
The White Sox fall 8 3 to the Yankees in Chicago as New York overcomes a three run gap. Ted Blankenship falters late while Ray Mooreheart, Babe Ruth and others star. Philadelphia, Detroit, and St. Louis win as NL action heats up.
Long Beach California reports a rowing derby where sliding seats are banned. Cap tain S A Kennedy enforces the rule as 20 plus boats prepared with sliding seats protest, led by world champion Major J Goodcell and former Australian title holder F J Hagney. The ban heightens competition and betting odds as entrants from Alaska to Hudson Bay showcase rugged experience.
The study on how college athletics affect athletes after graduation is led by Dr. Thomas A. Storey and Dr. Louis I. Dublin. It covers football rowing track baseball lacrosse cross country and hockey with results due next fall. Dublin notes the focus on outstanding athletes and aims to bring statistical clarity to sports induced strain.
Tribune want ads highlight ongoing notices and listings from local businesses and residents. The page showcases classified items including jobs real estate and services with emphasis on availability and contact details for readers seeking opportunities and offerings.
A Bannock Bingham baseball league was formed at Blackfoot on Wednesday. Roy Hagen presided, R Ray Pacer acted as secretary. Teams entering include Tyhee M I A Tyhee Farmers Fort Hall Blackfoot Groveland and Shelley. First games Sunday Tyhee M I A at Blackfoot Fort Hall at Tyhee Groveland at Shelley with 2 30 pm starts for twelve Sundays.
Donald K. David of the University of Idaho Moscow class of 1916 resigns as custodian dean of Harvard University’s new five million dollar business school to become vice president of the Royal Baking Feeder Co. He has served seven years at Harvard and will begin duties this summer according to Cambridge reports.
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