Mac Smith Wins Los Angeles Golf Showdown Big Purses
Q B Keeler recalls Macdonald Smith’s return and dominance after illness. The piece highlights Smith’s extraordinary putting, noting a Stop Look Listen pause at the top of the swing and a pendulum-like stroke. Comparisons to Bobby Cruickshank and billiards illustrate technique in a period golf atmosphere.
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Billy Richardson
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Bobby Cruickshank
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Oelwein Boxer Joe Thomas to Box in Chicago Card
Joe Thomas an Oelwein 158 pound fighter has been signed for eight round bout on a Fort Madison American Legion card. Opponent undecided after his recent win over Floyd Bowers. after this he will move to Chicago to train under promoter Paddy Sullivan who has guided Sailor Larson.
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Courier Special Service
Oelwein
Joe Thomas
American Legion
Fort Madison
Thomas
Floyd Bowers
Chicago
Paddy Sullivan
Sullivan
Sailor Larson
Chicagoan
Tri-Cities
W. Mettlin
Inter-Class Volleyball Tournament Opens Tonight
The Y M G A inter-class five volley tournament begins on the Y floor tonight with the Fratelli club meeting the 5:15 Business Men's team at 7 p m. Seven clubs compete in a round robin format for the title.
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Fratelli
Fights Last Night Show Varied Boxing Results
Boxing card delivered by the press notes wins across multiple venues. Torontos Prankie Genera and New Yorks Belanger headline a world lightweight title result while Billy Yeats and Ray Newton clash. Jackie Snyder and Levinsky draw, and Maxie Rosenbloom loses to Pele Lato in another bout. Numerous other quick KO and decision outcomes list several regional eliminations and notable showings from Philadelphia Pittsburgh Buffalo Milwaukee and Newark contenders.
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Prankie Genera
New York
Rocky Snyvale Creek
Mich
Doe Sekyta
Davion
George Gemas
Philadelphia
Wille Harran
Vilerio Martinez
Spr
Jinny Finies
Tyrussville
Eddie Triste
Drew
Hitlam
Pete Petrolte
Noosh Dallowa
Luke Carr
Buffalo
Galverton
Tes
Bob Teaser
Alabama
Hertiat Wright
Aalt Lake Oise
Ty McCata
Clive
Land
Dan Ottegars
Tak
Newark
BeedeAl Bryant
Phil Coldseeda
Pistshureh
Bay
Woodard Bentz
Mie
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Raven
Kublat
Malwaukee
Walter Madey
Onistat
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la Kinkey Riga
Iminna
Dimmy Weiehs
Wile
Genaro Wins World Flyweight Title in Narrow Fight
Toronto Feb 7 Frankie Genaro New York defeated Frenchy Belanger in an 11 round bout to claim the National Boxing Association world flyweight crown. Genaro led from the start using superior boxing to counter Belanger as the Canadian challenged in close quarters. Belanger suffered a swollen eye and Genaro opened a cut over Belanger early. Ten thousand fans roared as judges split on rounds with Genaro favored six to two and two even. Genaro weighed 112 pounds at the official weigh in.
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National Boxing Association
Frankie Genaro
New York
Genaro
Frenchy Belanger
Genare
Belanger
Jeff Cye
Frenchy
Ote
Cooper Pressing Lally in Texas Open Golf Meet
Willow Springs Country Club hosts the Texas Open as Tom Lally of San Antonio and Harry Cooper of Meadowbrook contend for the lead. Lally shoots 74 Sunday to reach 151 for three days, while Cooper cards 70 to18-143, highlighting a tight race with Meathorn and Armour close behind.
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Harry Cooper
Meadowbrook
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Lally
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Cooper
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Hallywood
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Wild Bill’ Mehthorn
Pittsburgh
Yommy Armour
Respecty
Layton Holds Third at Meet amid Close Legs
Layton remains in third place as Augie Breerheffay pressures Lawton and Washesten, Reiselt edges Laxton 30 to 87 in 86 innings, Kierkheter falls to Alfred Meore 50 to 47 in 64 innings, with Wakefield defeating Clar Mee Jackson 30 to GL in 34 innings.
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Ono
Augie Breerhefay
Lawton
Alsg Washesten
Reiselt
Laxton
Kierkheter
Alfred Meore
Kieckheler
Harry Wakefield
French Foot-Boxing Fades Yet Charlemont Honored
In France on February 7, La Savate the foot boxing of the past is given a ceremonial burial as modern boxing dominates. Charles Charlemagne Charlemont, famed exponent, receives the Legion of Honor for early sporting glory. The Charlemonts kept the art alive, and the present maestro once defeated British champion Jem Driscoll.
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France
Charles Charlemont
Charlemont
Jem Driscoll
Hawkeye football stars and others in Iowa sports scene
The report blends notes on Hawkeyes Burrus and Hel signing with Cedar Rapids, wintering in Flint, and Marquette linking to Cedar Rapids. It also references a high scoring football game, a Park wrestler, a Bridge Iowa City match, and a Burlington Millers roster reshuffle with several players named, reflecting a chaotic early 20th century regional sports panorama.
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Rey Burrus
Si Oufield
Cedar Rapids Sain
Flint Audh
Vie Hel
Burns
Marquette
Cedar Rapids Jate
Indoor baseball results from Forum last night
In indoor baseball, Smith Lichty and Hillman beat Fowler Company 28 to 22, while Dodge Brothers won over Waterloo Fruit 24 to 17. It was Dodge Brothers first win of the season with Maplephily featuring in the game. Names such as Cole lings Briner Seavey and others appear as players.
Tough Practice Planned for West High Hoop Squad
West High basketball coach Ralph Sar introduces longer sessions and faster drills after disappointing showings against La Porte City and a looming Charley City game. He seeks a new forward to partner with Hill Pixley and may rotate Tarpy Watson Schultz Graham for Friday’s clash. Intramural results show Bearcats edging Black Hawks 12 11 and several other tight scores as teams push toward the season.
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West High
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Charles City
Iowa
Sarit
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Tarpy
Watson
Schultz
Graham
Bearcats
Black Hawks
Horsemen
Cardinals
Scorpions
Bulldogs
Gophers
Badgers
Rough Riders
Collegiates
Hoosiers
Hook ‘Em Cows
Veterans Bureau Recommends More Hospital Quarters
Gen Frank T Hines urges 2920 new hospital beds split as 2040 for neuropsychiatric 480 for tuberculosis 400 for general medical and surgical care The plan aligns with American Legion recommendations on tuberculosis beds including 200 at Oteen 180 at Edward Hines Jr 100 at Walla Walla and 130 added for beds 97 and 94 in various eastern facilities plus 800 for a new hospital in eastern Pennsylvania and New Jersey area with additional beds in Bed ford St Cloud North Chicago and other locations to meet rising service related disabilities.
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Frank T. Hines
United States Veterans’ Bureau
Congress
American Legion
National Rehabilitation Committee
Watson B. Miller
General Hines
Oteen
North Carolina
Edward Hines
North Chicago
St. Cloud
Minn
American Lake
Wash
Pennsylvana
New Jersey
Chillicothe
Marwood
North Little Rock
Ark
Tuskegee
Ala
Frank Hughes Wins Trophy At Trapshoot
Frank Hughes of Chicago won the Interstate Target cup in Kansas City as the trapshooting program resumed after rain. The 100 target event postponed yesterday was completed today, with additional races including a 20 target and a 150 target program. A team cup race was scheduled for today.
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Kansas City
TNS
Frank Hughes
Chicago
Bart Lewis
Champaign
Esterday
Dempsey to greet Yaquling on coast before fight
Los Angeles February report says former heavyweight champion Dempsey will head the reception committee to greet Paulino Uzcudun on his arrival for the February 28 bout with George Godfrey. Uzcudun, who fought in Mexico City, was detained at El Paso by immigration inspectors.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Tip- Dack Dempsey
Paulino Uscudin
George Godfrey
Uzcudin
Mexico City
Quinton Romero Rojas
el Paso
United States
Arrest of Frank Wilson for bodlegging on liquor charge
Frank Wilson of 1926 Jefferson Street was arrested by police after a raid found two jars alleged to contain liquor. He was held in the city jail on a $500 bond.
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Frank Wilson
Jefferson Street
Athletics for All Is Plan of Wichita Coach Next Season
Sam H. Hill will direct athletics at the University of Wichita next fall and launch a system that requires every student to participate in sports at least three times a week. He previously coached at Wesleyan University and Rollins College and implemented an all student athletic program aligning with Hamilton Holt. Hill, a former University of Kansas athlete, also coached at Fairmount College before its Congregational merger.
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Wichita
Kan
Sam H. Hill
University of Wichita
Hill
Wesleyan University
Mid Motown
Hil
University of Maais
Fairmount College
Municipal University
Illinois loses cage center thru flunking
In Champaign Illinois center F. Lindsay of Tulsa was ruled ineligible for athletics due to scholastic difficulties, affecting the Illinois basketball team Missouri also reports ineligibility for Missouri center James Channon Quincy for the same reason. Dr. Wilbert Shallenberger to visit Waterloo for medical consultation and examination.
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Champaign
Ay — F. . Lindsay
Tulsa
Okla
University of Ilinois
Missouri
Columbia
LFI
James Channon
Quincy
University of Missouri
Wilbert Shallenberger
Waterloo
Russell-Lamson
Tunney Believes Dempsey Sincere in Quitting Ring
New York, Feb. 7. Gene Tunney voices doubt Dempsey will fight again. He says Dempsey’s retirement seems genuine only if he avoids grave danger. Tunney outlines a 1923 plan with a June Sharkey-Heeney- Delaney-Risko elimination winner, staying in New York about 10 months then training again in Miami Beach.
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Gene Tunney
Jack Dempsey
Dempsey
Tunney
Richard
Miami Beach
City League Games Moved to YMCA Venue
The City League schedule for tomorrow evening has been changed from Hast. High to the YMCA. E. R. Record, Y physical director and league manager, announced the update today.
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Hast. High
E. R. Record
Marathon roller skating title disputed three-way tie declared
In Porte Indiana the world marathon roller skating championship ended in a three way tie after 25 hours 25 minutes of competition. Stanley Leonard Collin Sately and James Juranek were named winners in a dramatic finish.
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Stanley Leonard
Collin Sately
James Juranek
Cubs Kick Off Catalina Camp February Twelfth
Chicago reports early camp start for the Cubs on February 12 at Catalina Island. The first group will include battery men and pitchers will train about 12 days before the rest join. Manager McCarthy aims to condition the infield and prepare veterans for a strong start while evaluating second and third base candidates.
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Chicago Cubs
Catalina Island
McCarthy
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Cubs
Iowa Falls Awarded 1929 Checker Meet Time and place
Water loo clubs hosted the annual Iowa state checker meeting with A Cihak re elected president L W Bittle and A R Gilbert from Iowa Falls named officers. The 2 pm tournament kickoff at Courier hall featured a round robin format with an entry list expected between 30 and 50 players.
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Cihak
Towa Falls
Towa State Checker Association
Waterloo
A. C. Cihak
L. W. Bittle
A. R. Gilbert
Courier Hall
English to Lead Off Cubs in Batting
Chicago Feb 71-4L Elwood English will lead off for the Chicago Cubs at shortstop following Sparky Adams departure to Pittsburgh. Manager Joze McCarthy made the announcement noting the vacant lead-off role and English’s suitability for the spot.
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English
CUBS
Chicago
Joze McCarthy
Chicago Cubs
Elwood English
Sparky Adams
Pittsburgh
Sure Way to Cure Dandruff With Arvon Solution
A old advice column promotes four ounces of plain liquid arvon applied at night to moisten and rub into the scalp, claiming that by morning dandruff will be reduced and continued applications will dissolve and destroy all signs of it, ending itching and scalp digging.
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