Indy 500 Qualifying Gathers 28 Drivers for Classic Race
Twenty eight racing drivers ready for the Indianapolis speedway 500 mile classic tomorrow as noon deadline passes for qualifiers. Leon Duray leads in No 1, with Cliff Woodbury and other top names close behind. Miller and Boyle teams hold favored positions. De Paolo injured, Shaw set to drive as relief. Fans flood into Indianapolis for parking and race day rituals.
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Duray
Harry Muller
Cliff Woodbury
Chicago
Frank Lockhart
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Boyle
Bes Eides Duray
Cliff Bergere
Stapp
Hepburn
Mowe
Daira
Meyer
Datte
Michigan star Bennie Oosterbaan ends college athletics
After Saturdays Michigan-Ohio State game Bennie Oosterbaan will end three years of college sport at Michigan. The All-American football player three times and two time All-Conference basketball star has been a key member of Michigan’s championship teams in baseball and other sports.
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Ann Arbor
Macis Mary
Bennie Oosterbaan
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Reading Pacific Coast pitcher joins International League ranks
The Hawks Nest notes Finnermen, a southpaw with Burlington, joining Reading in the International League where he has three wins and no losses. Manager Preston Gray releases Eddie Waytwin to sign Pete Beam. Lee Bartlett injures his pitching hand and heads to Cedar Rapids for an x ray. Cedar Rapids will be without Bartlett indefinitely. The Bunny club drops back to losses after a five game streak. Manager Spoke Emery highlights Drager at third Schwaria at first and Robinson at pitcher as tried and found workable by other MV clubs. Leo Loftus, ex-Washington high athlete, suffers a track mishap delaying a 40 yard dash win with his buttons failing mid race. Pentecost ejects after disputing a call. Dixon criticizes the act.
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Plicner
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Cedar Rapids
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Marquette U
Army
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Compston
Hagen's British Open surge shows form reversal
In a column by 0. B. Keeler, Hagen's improved golf form at the British Open is analyzed. The piece argues Hagen rebounded after Arch Campston’s Moor Park showing, notes Hagen's steady recent top finishes, and suggests Hagen was regaining peak capability for Sandwich and the Open. It contrasts Campston's conditioning with Hagen's measured approach and hints at a wager-related anecdote about Hagen easing for the match.
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Bobby
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Compstem
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Archie
Haig
Compsten
Letter Club Formed At Charles City High
In Charles City on May 29 a high school club named the Swastika Letter club formed by letter men to promote athletics. Officers: Envin Hahn president Ben Larsh vice president Bob Erlsene secretary treasurer. The piece notes the Swastika is an Indian term meaning good duck. Hoppe Leads Jackson in a three cushion match in New York with scores and innings details.
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Envin Hahn
Ben Larsh
Bob Erlsene
Hoppe
Jackson
New York
Willie Hoppe
Clarence Jackson
After Loughran's Crown in Brooklyn Clash
New York reports a light heavyweight bout at Ebbets Field in Brooklyn on a Wednesday night pitting Tommy Loughran against 173-pound challenger Pete Latzo. Latzo, former welterweight king, seeks a major upset that could alter the coming title plans for Loughran, who aims for defenses against Slattery and Lomski. Latzo has sharpened through recent tune ups and drawing attention as a rising force in boxing.
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New York
Tommy Loughran
Ebbetsfield
Brooklyn
Pete Latze
Joe Dundes
Loughran
Latzo
Hodkins to Fight at Lincoln Next Monday
Hodkins will box in Lincoln Nebraska next Monday night as a tune up for the June 21 bout with Mickey Walker in Chicago. The opponent is not yet named and the winner will head to Chicago for final training after the fight.
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Lincoln
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Hodkins
Mickey Walker
Chicago
Hudkins
Andrew Payne Feted in Washington After Cross Country Flight
An excited 20 year old Andrew Payne from Oklahoma, winner of the “Cross Country Pyles 7” race, arrived in Washington DC from New York with friends. He was presented to President Coolidge and planned to fly home after the reception. Payne was hosted by Representative Howard of Oklahoma.
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Andrew Payne
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New York
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Payne
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Hagen Withdraws from Irish Open Amid Rebuke
Walter Hagen pulled out of the Irish Open amid a storm of criticism for unsportsmanlike conduct. Alan Kidd accuses him of breaking faith by not honoring a prior agreement to play in Dublin and to donate his share of proceeds to a charity. the committee refused the offer. Hagen had been touring Europe and cited fatigue as the reason for his withdrawal.
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Flag Tournament Carded Wednesday at Sunnyside Country Club
A flag handicap tournament and special driving approaching putting and other contests are scheduled at Sunnyside Country club for Wednesday. Memorial day: Bob Elderton, club pro, announces the qualifying round of the annual President's handicap tournament will begin tomorrow and end Tuesday June 5. Match play starts the following day in the president's vice president's and directors' flights. Special events also are on the program at Byrnes park public links tomorrow.
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Lewis Defends Title in Minneapolis Wrestling Card
Strangler Lewis, heavyweight wrestling champion, successfully defended his title by taking two falls to one against Marin Ples Una in Minneapolis last night. Wayne Munn of Nebraska defeated McMilden of Minnesota, and John Rebate of Sweden won over George Hills of Rockford.
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Yankees Open World Series Talk Looms In May Prognostication
Davis J. Way S t reco nds how readers would join the Yankee stadium rush for opening game tickets while analyzing the Yankees continued dominance. He notes a 316 pace over six weeks and minimal need for rest of season, though warns other clubs remain capable contenders and calls luck part of their success. He also mentions boxing bouts and contentious match dates forthcoming with Loughran and Slattery, adding context to sports headlines.
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Promoters Battle Over Services of Light Heavy Champ
New York May 29. The promoters clash over Tommy Loughran services. Loughran is with manager Joe Smith and Humbert Pugazy opposing Tex Rickard. Loughran trains in Philadelphia for Pete Latza who will bid for the title.
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New York Boxing Commission
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Humbert Pugazy
Tex Rickard
Loughran
Philadelphia
Pete Latza
Luther Nine Defeats Upper Iowa U 3 to 1
Decorah Va May 29 Luther college Norsemen crushed season with a 3 to 1 victory over Upper Iowa University yesterday. The Norsemen boosted their record to 12 wins and 2 losses this season.
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Iowa Hawkeye Baseball Stars Post Over .300 Averages
A summary from Iowa City reports six University of Iowa players hitting above .300 in 10 Western Conference games. Clayton Thompson leads with .371, followed by Captain Herbert Terry at .366, Willis Glassgow at .353, Adolph Sachs at .344, Mace Brown at .307, and Francis Mulroney at .300. Iowa’s team hit .266 in conference play with a .925 fielding average. Also notes Thompson's seven extra-base hits. Four Hawkeyes to finish 1928 season against Minnesota.
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Otto H. Vogel
Clayton Thompson
Herbert Terry
Terry
Willis Glass Gow
Adolph Sachs
Mace Brown
Francis Mulroney
Carl Nelson
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David Corbin
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Francis Mulhoney
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