Hartnett Lifts Pirates Past Cubs In Rainy Wrigley Showdown
Pittsburgh trounced Chicago 9 to 1 as Gabby Hartnett homered off Lee Meadows in the third inning. Kaufmann and Roy struggled for Chicago, while Wright and P Waner fueled the Pirates with timely hits and a multi-run rally. A Chicago loss leaves them 0-2-1 in the series at home.
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Flood of applicants for prohibition enforcement units
A satirical column notes a flood of eager applicants for prohibition enforcement jobs. It suggests training private citizens as volunteers, mocks the Volstead era, and jokes about public sleuthing. The piece also briefly touches on Easter flower sales, a golfer’s continent-spanning drive, and Paul Revere’s anniversary.
Tunney Purse Set At 900000 For Next Heavyweight Fight
Davis Walsh reports Gene Tunney is set to receive 900000 for the next title bout if opponent and venue suit. Guaranteed 525000 paid upfront plus 50 percent of receipts over 1050000, with Tunney arriving in person to discuss terms and venue between New York and Philadelphia. Dempsey is the likely opponent to maximize purse.
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Entries Open for Church League Sunday School Baseball
Representatives at the Y M C A met last night and set May 2 as the closing date for entries in the Junior and Senior church league. Small church players without teams may join other small church teams to ensure all Sunday school players have a chance to compete in one of the two leagues.
Fighters Taper Off For Battle In Armory Ring
Two light heavyweights George Bourland and Earl Blue wrapped up final workouts at the Armory ahead of their Wednesday night bout. Bourland showed faster footwork and long reach while Blue, famed for a knockout right hand, impressed with speed and accuracy. Gates open at 6 30 p m with 32 ushers and pre sale tickets at local shops.
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Is it wise for beginners to buy good golf clubs
Canadian Open Champion Leo Diegel advises beginners to start with a good set of clubs. A quality set saves money and strokes, outlasts cheaper options, and avoids warped shafts from poorly seasoned wood. Using inferior clubs makes golf harder than necessary for learners.
Chandler Defends New Dribble Rule on Ames Radio
Waterloo fans heard Bil Chandler of Iowa State defend the new basketball dribble rule on WOT Ames. Chandler, on the National Joint Rules committee, said the one bounce limit will cut fouls about 70 percent, boost officiating, deter stalling, favor team play, and help smaller players on defense. he expects a one year trial.
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Central Gur. Club to Stage All Day Trapshoot Sunday
The Central Gur. Club will hold its season’s first all-day trapshoot at Gates Park Sunday. H L Crowell, secretary, announced the meet opens at 10 a m with a jack rabbit target system at two cents per target. Charles City’s Bim Castle will cashier. Doubles events may be added. Three more all-day shoots are planned for May 30 July 3 and September 3.
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California Open golf title kept by Brentwood ace Hunter
San Francisco Willie Hunter of the Brentwood club Los Angeles defeated Harold Sampson Burlingame Country club in an 18 hole playoff to retain the California Open title. Both players finished the regular tournament with 302. Hunter shot 80 while Sampson carded 80.
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VET AND ROOKIE HOTFIELDERS JOIN WATERLOO BASEBALL
Veteran outfielder Bonnie Stewart and rookie outfielder Circle join the Waterloo team under manager Cletus Dixon as practice begins for the 1927 season at league baseball park. The squad adds four catchers and two pitchers, with schedule tweaks set for Friday and Saturday games against Cedar Rapids.
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Mary Browne Golf Standings Under Review Today
New York April 19 The amateur standing of golf star Mary K Browne was placed before the United States Golf Association as she turned professional by accepting $30 000 from C C Pyle for a tour with Suzanne Lenglen The case is unique in golf history with no specific links regulation governing a tennis venture as a possible violation unless general conduct rules apply The association will rule on the matter today and officials note there is no explicit link between her tennis activities and amateur status
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Mary
Rath Employees Farm Sport Club Elects Officers
Rath Packing company plant employees met in the Rath dining room last night to form the Rath Athl etic club. L C Carson was named president Howard Webber vice president L A Davis treasurer Henry Bender secretary. Johnson Roger Rath Marsan Stolte named directors with two more to be added from officers to complete the board. The club aims to boost athletics of all kinds.
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Baseball standings and results from yesterday across leagues
National League results show Pittsburgh 9 Chicago 1 and New York 11 Boston 1 with Philadelphia 7, Brooklyn 4. Louis at Cincinnati postponed due to rain. American League games include New York x Boston 0 and Washington 4 Philadelphia 0, St Louis 5 Chicago 4, Cleveland 8 Detroit 2. American Association Kansas City 14 Toledo 19 with all other games rained out.
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Sunnyside Golf Club plans season with course changes
Sunnyside Country Club will open its permanent tees and greens this Saturday if weather stays favorable. Groundkeepers led by Elderton have worked a month to prepare the course for a banner season, with higher rough to challenge hooks and slices. More than 175 fans attended weekend events, and a tournament handicap system is planned to maintain fair competition across events.
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Bob Elderton
Elderton
Ladies of Family Persuade Com Paul to Enter Ring Again
New York April 19 5 ere van Berlenbach former champions who weighs in New York says he is going back into the ring at the behest of his wife mother and sister. They do not want him to retire with the stigma of a knockout from his last fight. Promoter Fugazy expects Paul to fight again sometime in July.
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van Berlenbach
Paul
Humbert
Fugazy
Supremacy in Athletics Faces Threat to Major Cups
New York April 13 The United States faces possible losses in major international sports trophies. The tennis and polo cups and the Olympic championship are described as vulnerable, with French players Lacoste Borotra Coche t Brugnon and Bill Tilden among the figures cited. Yachting and boxing appear more secure, but overall U.S. dominance is questioned as foreign challengers rise.
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