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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1928
Page
6
The bout between Tommy Loughran and Leo Lomski ends with Loughran retaining the light heavyweight title after a dramatic 15 round contest. Lomski delivers a relentless attack but Loughran’s backflip recovery and timely lefts secure the decision in front of about 24,000 fans.
Loughran will take a few months off starting around January 15 after disposing of all light heavyweight challengers to hold the title. He is undecided about moving up to the heavyweight division and pursuing a bout with Gene Tunney.
Des Moines reports Oklahoma Aggies defeated Drake Bulldogs 36 to 25 in a Missouri Valley Conference game. The Aggies used stingy defense to secure the victory on Drake's court. Their next game is against Iowa State in Ames.
New York report states Bobby Jones will not accept the $50,000 home offered by Atlanta friends. He says the interests of the game are best served by not retaining the home. Townes Jr. of the U S G A notes the decision does not affect amateur status.
Wisconsin reserves add a fall game against Michigan reserves set for October 27 at Ann Arbor. The Badgers also schedule three more minor tilts plus a possible two further contests. Illinois reserves and a double header with North Dakota State and Cornell College are signed. Michigan puckmen beat Western Ontario 4-6 in a recent hockey match.
La Porte Cy high defeated Jesup 20 to 18 in a speedy tilt with Dugan leading Jesup. Tripoli beat Sumner 24 to 26. Manchester edged Lamont 33 to 28. Gladbrook upset Geneseo 19 to 18. Janesville topped Hudson 12 to 11. Decorah beat Waukon 18 to 4. Rock defeated Shell Rock 22 to 13. Cedar Falls Teachers College beat Traer 24 to 15. Elma defeated Fredericksburg 22 to 16. Osage outlasted Cresco 27 to 26. Dike over Orange 10 to 4 in a tight game.
Washington notes the Washington Senators project a strong pitching staff despite Walter Johnson's absence. Manager Bucky Harris praises Lisenbee Hadley and a group of promising niner league arms. George Sisler joins the infield, with Judge possibly traded, while Rice Goslin and Sp eer lead the outfield alongside reconsiderations for Sisler in the outfield.
Oklahoma University tops Grinnell 40 to 21 in a quick contest. Churchill led with five field goals and a free throw while Holt and Drake added nine and eight points respectively. Grinnell’s Lovejoy was best for his team with 10 points. Coggeshall had five. Grinnell’s offense struggled against the zones and quick Oklahoman pressure.
Tony Heeney an Irishman from New Zealand is slated to box Jack Sharkey in New York on January 13. Heeney is described as a jack of all trades capable of plumbing blacksmithing and playing cricket or rugby in addition to boxing.
Coe College launches its Midwest conference schedule with a home game against Beloit. Coach Jenkins faces questions about the offense after two losses to Big Ten opponents, while star forwards Stewart and Schrader lead the attack.
Cornell battles Belair 25 to 16 to start the Midwest basketball season at Mount Vernon Iowa. The margin stood 11 to 9 at halftime as Cornell led to secure the opening victory. Still College topped Central 25 to 22 in Pella Iowa in a rough reported contest.
Chicago promoter James Mullen confirmed Joe Jacobs agreed to have his fighters face Gene Tunney next summer in a title bout here. Elements remain unsettled as Tunney’s contract with Tex Rickard may block an agreement before Feb 1. Mullen says Tunney appeared sincere about defending under his banner.
Thevenow, Cardinals shortstop, signed a one year contract after an ankle injury mended satisfactorily. Pittsburgh Five Wins. University of Pittsburgh beat Syracuse 45 24 in their sixth straight victory.
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