West High to Name Co Captains Tom Moore and Ortus Watson
West High’s 1028 football squad will be led by two juniors, Tom Moore and Ortus Watson, elected co captains at a banquet in Hotel Russell-Lamson. Moore earned all state honorable mention this year, while Watson starred at fullback and gained praise for key games.
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West High
Russell-Lamson
Tom Moore
E. R. ‘Moore
Third Avenue West
Ortus Watson
Robert L. Watson
Grant Avenue
Moore
wWateon
Watson
Bovey
Cedar Rapids
Fort Dodge
West
Webster City
Tilden and Hunter Withdraw from Davis Cup Challenge
Boston reports that William Tilden II and Francis Hunter will not compete in the 28 round Davis Cup American zone. Tilden plans to sail for France in May and expects to return late in August, aligning with his stance against the American zone format. The USTA accepted the Davis Cup committee’s recommendation.
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Hunter
Boston
Mass
America
William T. Tilden
United States
Francis T. Hunter
France
Bill
New York
United States Lawn Tennis Association
Tunney Ready for Long Count at Charity Banquet
Chicago notes Gene Tunney to receive a symbolic long count at a Dec 13 banquet toast by Robert M. Sweitzer. Proceeds aid the Christmas basket fund. tickets at $10. The event follows a large welcome parade and a hospital visit to the Edward Hines Memorial.
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Chicago
Gene Tunney
Robert M. Sweitzer
Tuney
Tunney
Jack Dempsey
American Legion
A. E. PF
Edward Hines Memorial
Stanford Goes Easy in Drill for Pitt
Stanford Cardinals resume practice on December 21 ahead of the Pasadena showdown with the Pitt Panthers on January 2. Cyclists split $975,008 prize money in Madison Square Garden six day race, Freddie Spencer and Charley Winter as the winning team earned the largest share.
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Pienae Panthers
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New York
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Prisa
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Charley Winter
Ender
Janesville Waverly Divide Double Bill
Janesville boys defeat Bremer 33 to 14 while the Waverly girls lose 32 to 8 in a split doubleheader. Shepherd and Potter led Janesville's boys attack in the win.
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Courier Special Service
Waverly
Bremer Outfit
Shepherd
Potter
Moment in festate and river of odd clippings
A collage-style item lists local names Ben and Archie Kelsey and Harold Bigfire held for robbery, plus a mix of unrelated notes including a Wyoming board decree on dress, a Chicago jewelers’ market line, and trivia about money and fashion, all in a terse, fragmentary newspaper brief.
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Archie Kelsey
Harold Bigfire
Puck Fand Calls For Higher Scoring In Hockey
Montreal reports public outcry over low goal totals as teams employ tighter defenses in the first month of the 1927-28 season. President Calder sees no clear solution while Montreal Canadiens lead in class and New York Rangers top the standings alongside a reshuffled teams. In Orleans, Tu l ane names Charley Rucker captain for 1928 football squad.
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Calder
National League
New York Rangers
Tulane
New Orleans
Charley Rucker
Tulane University
West High 1928 Captains Appointed At Banquet
West High elected captains for 1928 football at the Hotel Russell Lamson banquet last night. Moore, who has been regular center two years, and Watson, longtime fullback, are the picked leaders. Indications point to a successful season ahead.
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Husky
West High
Russell-Lamson
Moore
Watson
Loughran Claims Undisputed Light Heavyweight Crown
Tommy Loughran of Philadelphia defeats Jimmy Slattery of Buffalo in a one round bout at Madison Square Garden to become the undisputed light heavyweight champion. Loughran to defend title twelve times yearly and eyes future bouts with Lomski Walker and Delaney. he rules out entering heavyweight contention for a year.
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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
Slattery
Buffalo Battler
Indoor Ball League Results Show Three Tuesday Victories
Three tilts were held Monday evening in the indoors league at Forim. John Deere defeated Galloway 3 to 3 in a surprising finish while Altstadt Lang Jas toppled Dodge Brothers 15 to 0. Waterloo Fruit rallied in the ninth but lost 12 to 11 to Standard Glass and Paint.
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Altstadt & Lang Jas
Galloway
Dodge Brothers
Waterloo Fruit
Denver fast becoming paradise for golfers
Denver Colorado reports 34 golfless days in the first 11 months of 1927, per Tom O’Hara, caddy master at the Denver Country Club. The previous golfless record was 45 days in 1922, marking a strong stretch for golf in the city.
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Colo
Tom O'Hara
Denver Country Club
Wagner to star as goalie for Waterloo Legion hockey
Fred Wagner, veteran player with years of winter hockey experience, returns for Waterloo American Legion sextet. Though a defender by nature his role shifted to goalkeeper this season to fill a first class cage guardian void. He also serves as display manager for Black's department store when not on the ice.
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Fred Wagner
Waterloo American Legion
Canada
Chicago Ice Palace
Wagner
Black's
Uneire
Late Rally Falls Short In Iowa U Bowl To Notre Dame
Iowa City December 19 The Hawkeyes dropped to 0-1 in the season after a 23 to 20 loss to Notre Dame in a defensive struggle. Iowa led early then faded as Notre Dame sealed the fate with a late basket and stifling defense.
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Midget Smith Quits Boxing For Business
New York reports that Midget Smith, whose last bout was with Bud Taylor in Chicago last February, has announced he will retire to pursue business in New York. He was noted for never being knocked out in a professional career.
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Midget Smith
Bud Taylor
Chicago
Miss Nuthall Aims To Challenge Wills In Cannes Meet
Betty Nuthall the English tennis player plans to debut a re modeled service next month at the Cannes tournament pairing with Eileen Bennett. She has tried two delivery modes to replace her underhand serve and is refining an overhand stroke influenced by Helen Wills. Nuthall has cut practice time to work with a film contract and feels encouraged by Wills success on stage.
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America
Helen Wills
Cannes
France
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Miss Wills
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Miss Nuthall
California
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Forest Hills
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United States
Luther College basketball outlook looks dim amid injuries
Decorah Iowa December 13 prospects for Luther college basketball appear gloomy as guard depth is thin and center Henrik Belgum is likely out with an injury. Four forwards and several guards compete for spots while Olaf Kaasa stands as leading center prospect. The 7 game schedule features games against LaCrosse St Olaf Columbia Upper Iowa and others.
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Zumbrota
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Marv Olson
Gayville
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la Crosse
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Glenwood
Iseuar Gilson
Thor
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California U Starts Drill For Fenn Tilt
Berkeley reports California coach Price says the Bears will begin practice late this week for the December 31 game against Pennsylvania at home. Jauntfast, once a 2 07 trotting record holder, was sold for 25 to 26 dollars at Chicago auction.
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Jauntfast
Chicago
Former Des Moines Hurler Acquired by Western Outfit
San Francisco December 13 Clyde Davenport a right handed twirler from Des Moines joined the Mission club of the Pacific Coast League in a deal that sent Jimmy Christian a pitcher and cash to Des Moines. Davenport stands six feet seven inches tall and the club houses were enlarged to accommodate the acquisition.
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INSI
Mission Club
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Davenport
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Missions
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