Wall Street bets on 1928 Yankees to win pennant
Wall Street odds favor the New York Yankees to win the 1928 American League pennant with prices around 7 to 10 in the west. Pirates 2 to 1, Cubs and Cardinals 2 1 2 to 1, Giants 3 1 2 to 1, Reds 4 to 1. Dodgers 30 to 1, Phillies 30 to 12, White Sox and Athletics near 4 to 1 in American League surprises while Red Sox 30 to 1 and Browns 100 to 1.
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Cintinbat Reds
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National League
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Phillies
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Dodgers
Philset
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Philadelphia ‘Athletics
Red Sox
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Hahn Faces Rugged Indoor Schedule Ahead of Olympics
Boston January 24 Lloyd Hahn the Boston Athletic Association middle distance ace begins a nine day span with three one mile races and a 1000 yard event as part of Olympic prep. He aims to win the Butler 1000 in Newark and seeks his seventeenth straight track victory. He plans to run the 800 and 1500 at Amsterdam and competes next in the Millrose Wanamaker mile and Hunter mile. Hahn has not lost since 1925 and carried a current streak of 13 wins plus three this season.
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Lloyd Hahn
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Attie Boston Fier
Amsterdam
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Newark
N. J
Tomoorrow
Giants sign Benton Cummings for 1928 season
Jat 24 1 Pi Larry Benton former Boston Braves pitcher and Jack Cummings catcher and last year’s squad member have been signed by the New York Giants for 1928. Benton posted 17 wins 8 losses in 40 games last season while Cummings hit .238 in 43 games though injured. The Giants retain Roush Terry Lindstrom Jackson Cummings and Benton from 1927.
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New York Giants
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Giants
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Terry
Lindstrom
Jackson
Benton
Basketball Results From Various Games
Western Union 43, Ssilon 24. Grouse Normal 24, Milwaukee Nor 18. Wesleyan 33, Eureka 21. Fort Wayne 38, Philadelphia 2A. Crooklyn 19. New York Celtica 24. Local scores show uneven outcomes across leagues and teams.
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Western Union
Ssilon
Grouse Normal
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Norwil Tirists
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Eureka
Amerigan Leagif
Fort Warne
Madvlphia
Crooklyn Ih
New York
Celtica
Augsburg hockey team seeks Olympic berth for Hansons
Augsburg College in Minneapolis faces a hinge moment as the Hanson brothers and Swanson contend for a chance to represent the United States in the Olympics. The five Hansons, aged 19 to 28, with Moose Swanson as goalie, have built a strong record and argue they can prove their worth in a test game against a Boston University club or similar opponent.
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Hanson
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Joe
Emil
Oxcar
Louis
Moose
Augsburg
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Oscar
Emil Hanson
Moose’ Swanson
Louis Hanson
Inset
Si" Meloy
St Joseph Hillyards Defeat Olympic Club On Coast
The St Joseph Hillyards from Missouri edged the San Francisco Olympic Club 34 to 32 in a dramatic coast game. Scoreney Hooker secured the decisive field goal in the final minutes to seal the Hillyards victory over the AAU national champions.
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Olympic
San Francisco
Town basketball team leads with 239 points in season
The Town team leads opponents by 239 to 25 after three wins and five losses. Captain Twogond and Wheox top the leading scorers with 57 points each, Lawson close with 57, while Wiles averages three fouls per game. Cox and Galestng game notes are mentioned with Knox.
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University of Town
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Lomeard
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Knox
Sharkey Refuses to Fight Risko Delaney and Dempsey
Boston January reports Jack Sharkey will box Gene Tunney or Jack Dempsey but not Risko Delaney or other contenders. After a six hour meeting with Johnny Buckley and Jess McMahon, Sharkey rejects a March 2 bout with Risko and dismisses Delaney as a foe. Buckley says Sharkey prefers Tunney in summer or Dempsey in June and is ready to fight either if the title defense is settled first.
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Jack Sharkey
Gene Tunney
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Madison Square . Garden
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Cleveland
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McMahon
Jack Delaney
Riska
New York
Tex Rickard
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Miami
Ela
Jack
Gene
Dempsey
Heeney
Risko
Delaney
Jack Debeat
Delancey
Maloney White
New York State
Delaney Cor
Tunney
Illinois to Adopt Race Slate Tomorrow
Chicago reports the Illinois Turf Association will adopt the 1928 racing schedule at a meeting tomorrow. Washington Park track rebuilding shifts the American Derby to Arlington on June 16, with the Lincoln handicap set to run at Lincoln Fields on July 14 or 21, carrying $25,000 added money.
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Tiinois Turf Association
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Ames basketball coach reshuffles lineup for Drake game
Ames Indiana January 24 Woods Town State center may be benched for the Drake game tonight due to poor showing at the Cy clone campaign. Coach Chandler said Lamson would move to center and Taylor to forward, filling injuries to Kling.
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Woods
Town State Center
Drake
Boxing Results From Atlantic City and Nearby Venues
Last night’s fights featured Pallagiiphlasioe Tuadex of Baltimore defeating Joe Simowich, and Ande McGargary of Oklahoma stopping Bobby Brown in Atlantic City. Other notable outcomes include Eddie Martin of Brooklyn beating Dominick Potrène in New York, Rene De Vos knocking Sidney Friedman, and Lou Latha defeating Mateo Polo in New York. Multiple bouts across Pittsburgh, Newark, Milwaukee, St Louis, and St Paul produced wins for Wilin Greb, Marry Goldsvin, and Trddy Esterbrook, with several close decisions and knockouts.
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Baltimore
Joe Simowich
Aor
New York
Pierre Charles
Belgium
Mick Denwve
Hoboken
Drow
Lou Fatha
Mateo Polo
Pittsburgh
Ted Lindwinn
Stom Chiy
Johnny Jehan
Miami
Fla-Young
Macon
Martin Turns
New Orleans
Newark
Wilin Greb
Scranton
Jackie Hornet
St Louis
Marry Goldsvin
Jack Charity
Chicago
Trddy Esterbrook
Niles
Howard Bente
Milwaukee
Billy Porterfeld
Billy Showers
St. Paul
Coe College Tops Midwest Basketball Pack in Tie
Coe College leads the Midwest conference standings after a week of play, tied with Carleton and Monmouth. Coe has two wins, no losses, while Carleton and Monmouth have one and zero losses respectively. Coe beat Knox 28 20 and Western State Teachers 42 37, and Carleton beat Hamline 41 31. Lawrence, Hamline, and Beloit share third as Carleton, Lawrence, and others schedule two or more conference games this week.
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Ramline
German distance star Peltzer eyes Olympic indoor bid
The Otto Peltzer federation aims to have the German half mile champion run against top U S long distance stars at the Lingis Athletic Club indoor meet on February 10. Coach Johnny Behr of TAC says Peltzer has filed entry with the A L U awaiting decision while American runners Wayd Heblen Ray Conger and others are rumored for a 1000 yard dash.
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Otto Peltzer
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Iingis Athletic Club
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Finlay Walls Pineshurst Tee Shots In Midwinter Golf
In the Pinehurst Midwinter tournament Finlay displayed extraordinary driving, hitting 14 measured drives totaling 4,100 yards with an average of 293 yards per shot. The 20 year old, tall and quiet competitor defeated Gene Homans in previous rounds and impressed scribes with his long arc and wrist action.
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Tiobtet
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Gene
Phillips Finlay
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Finlay
Pinnhurst
Dunlap
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Finley
Luther College Nine to Play Notre Dame May 10
Luther College in Decorah will host Notre Dame on May 10 in baseball. This marks the second meeting after Trish won the earlier game at South Bend. The Blue and White also schedule 12 or 14 games against Carleton, St. Olaf, Iowa State, State Teachers, Upper Iowa, and others in a coming season.
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Luther
South Bend
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Jth
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Cye
Iowa State
State Teachers
Upper Town
Perhans
Indoor baseball results feature multiple decisive wins
Indoor league action last night saw Smith Licht and Hillman defeat the Courier nine 14 to 7. Booster Rockies beat Fowler Company 22 to 7 and then topped John Deere 22 to 3.
Firpo Weighs 300 Pounds in Argentine Champ Eater Claim
New York dispatch reports promoter Humbert Pogazy claims Luis Firpo the "Wild Bull" of the Pampas weighs 300 pounds and is the biggest eater in Argentina. An emissary was sent to South America to lure Firpo back to the ring. Pogazy notes he still has money and public interest remains high.
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Argentine
New York
Humbert
Pogazy
South America
Luis Firgo
Pampas
Luis
Fugazy
Mullen Ready to Cash In on Boxing Stars
Chicago promoter Jim Mullen aimed to bank on title fighters Sammy Mandell and Mickey Walker after arranging a future bout. The National Boxing Association ordered Mandell and Walker to sign for a title fight by February 16, with Mandell free to choose among several challengers and Walker offered multiple opponents. The choice remains uncertain, but Mandell is unlikely to face Billy Petrolli. Mandell has ridden a long title run, traveling nationwide since winning the belt 18 months ago.
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Jim Mullen
Sammy Mandell
Mickey Walker
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National Boxing Commission
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Samaritan
Mandell
Walker
Lit Terris
Billy Wallace
Kid Kaplan
Brice Flowers
Billy Petrolie
Joey Kauffman
Jack McVey
Dave Shade
Dve Anderson
George Courtney
Phil Kaplan
Maxie Rosenbloom
Billy Petrolli
Sammy
Rocky
Kansas
Hawkeyes Play Creighton Next In Busy Jan Block
Iowa basketball players juggle exams and practice as they prepare for two home games against Creighton on January 39 and Minnesota on February 6. The Hawk program will feature a crowded stretch with nearby swimming trials, a Chicago wrestling dual, and a gymnastic triangular meet looming the same weekend in Iowa City.
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INS
University of Iowa
Cage Technic
Creightton
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Hawkeye
Inwa
Chicago
Illinois
Bloomington
Indiana
Man o War’s Sons Struggle for Big Purse Wins in 1927
Louisville report notes Man o War's racing stock earned about 140 000 in 1927 down from 408 197 in 1926 due to injuries and weak three and two year olds. Mars and Crusader underperformed, with Crusader earning 35 150 last year after 166 033 in 1926. Bateau seen as rising three year old likely Derby hopeful.
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Crusader
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Drake lineup shifted for Ames game tonight
Des Moines reports Drake coach Becker will move Simpson at center then shift Zoracek to pivot. Bowes, who starred against Notre Dame, will start as substitute forward in the Iowa State matchup at Ames tonight.
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Drake
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Iowa State
Ames
Regatta Invitations Sent to Seven Schools
The Intercollegiate Rowing Association invited Stanford California Wisconsin University of Washington Princeton Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the United States Naval Academy to compete in the Poughkeepsie regatta on June 1.
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Stanford
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University of Washington
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Intercollegiate Rowing Association
Poughkeepsit
Army Navy and Three Big Games Headed for November 24
News reports potential matchups for November 24 1928 featuring Harvard vs Yale in New Haven Navy vs Princeton in Philadelphia and Army vs Nebraska in New York If Navy and Army fail to meet they may schedule Princeton Illinois interests seek to shift SMU or Detroit to the date and Chicago to pursue Army games.
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Tex
Southern Methodist
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University of Chicago
Alonzo Stagg
Steinecke Eyes Waterloos Cage Quint For Exhibition
Waterloo catcher last season Bill Steinecke seeks to bring his St Patrick Alumni quint from Chicago to Waterloo for a game against local talent or Illinois Central athletes. The team includes Cleary Brown from Syracuse and Smith Jennings from North Dakota Aggie. Booking inquiries directed to Steinecke at St Patrick Alumni Association 122 S Des Plaines street Chicago.
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Waterloo
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Chicago
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de Paul University
Quint
Cleary
Brown
Syracuse University
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Jennings
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S.desplaines Street
Hoppe Trails Hall in Tight Three Cushion Billiards Clash
New York January 24 veteran cue artist Hoppe lost to Allen Hall in a 50 to 48 battle in the American three cushion league. Hall now leads Hoppe by one and a half games as safety play gave way to bold shots in the final innings before a packed crowd. The decisive break and shot crowned Hall the winner in a game noted for its dramatic swings and high runs by both players.
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New York
VNI
Hoppe
Allen Hall
Hall
Fort Dodge To Host 1929 Tourney Of State Bowling
Fort Dodge prepares to host the 1929 Tourney of State Bowling after Iowa City trials. Ed Hogan posted 587 in singles and joined with Munkhoff for 1 052 in doubles, while Vetter's five led the night with 2 349 but missed the elite. Arn Manley of Des Moines was elected president and J Goodwin of Fort Dodge secretary treasurer.
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Town
Iowa City
Ed Hogan
Sifth Plate
Munkhoff
Vetter
Association
Fort Dodge
Arn Manley
Des Moines
J. Goodwin
Hartnett Signs 3-Year Contract With Cubs
Chicago reports Len Gabby Hartnett has signed a three year contract with the Chicago Cubs and manager Joe McCarthy leading the squad. Hartnett, a star catcher, strengthens the Cubs lineup as the season approaches January 24.
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CUBS
Chicago
Len “Gabby” Hartnett
Brutn
Joe McCarthy
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