Tunney-Takes Heat in Midwest Box Work Ahead of Dempsey Fight
Lake Forest session under heat sees Gene Tunney drill six rounds with three sparring partners and bag work as he nears the heavyweight title bout with Jack Dempsey. Training shifts include rest at Lake Forest, plans for Soldier Field bout in a week, and Dempsey preparing in Crete Lincoln Fields. Dempsey’s camp reports him in top form with recent sparring and a Washington Park handicap bet noted.
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AS Champions Play It
Former National Open Champion Cyril Walker argues steady consistent golf wins open championships. He notes clutch putts and long irons under strain decide titles, praising Jones and Hagen as key shotmakers while stressing complete self control as essential.
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Reds Rally Past Phils Behind Last-Inning Triple
Cincinnati defeats Philadelphia 9 2 in a late inning rally as Bressler tripled with bases loaded to cap the scoring. May allowed 7 hits over 8 1 3 innings while Ulrich tired in the final frame. Wilson and May produced timely hits for Philadelphia, but the Phillies suffer their sixth straight loss.
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Bell
Jorda
O'Day
McLaughlin
Barg of Big Ten Fame Enrolls at I S T C
Charles Hare reports that Barg, a notable Big Ten athlete, has enrolled at Iowa State Teachers College Cedar Falls. Barg, known for football wrestling and track, will be ineligible for varsity competition this year due to prior college status.
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Charles Hare
State University of Iowa
Iowa State Teachers College
Mackmen Rally in Ninth to Down White Sox
Philadelphia Sept 15 The Athletics rallied in the ninth inning against Chicago and won in the eleventh by 5 to 4. French Cobb Cochrane and Foxx contributed with key hits and a pass, Bib Falk added two doubles driving in three runs and scoring the fourth himself.
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Thomas
Hunnefield
Clancy
Ehmke
Johnson
Walberg
Metz- Ver
Nallin
Dineen
Charles City Ball Club Members Hit Road for Homes
A farewell dinner for the Charles City Baseball team drew about a dozen fans at Kemp's Cafe with 20 covers. Manager Red Learn will return as motorman on the Charles City Western. Players head to new jobs or studies in locations including Omaha, Milwaukee, Baltimore, and Mason City, while Captain Midge Makeever coaches in East Waterloo High.
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Joe Radioff
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Eddie Kopel
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Milwaukee
Hobo Duncan
Decker Packing Plant
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Rockford
Lefty Grottenheis
Valley football outlook fuels Missouri Valley hopes in 1927
Kansas City reports a wide sweep of practice as Missouri Valley schools anticipate a strong 1927 season. Oklahoma Aggies boast depth from summer workouts led by Maulbetsch, while Kansas, Kansas State and Missouri expect solid veteran returning players. Nebraska and Drake stress backfield and aerial plans, with Grinnell facing a tough schedule and limited veterans.
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Oklahoma Aggies
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Tutor Skidders Given Two Hour Practice Drill
Cedar Falls September 15 Iowa State Teachers College held a two hour practice as 40 to 50 candidates reported for the Tutor eleven Coach Paul Bender used early punting drills with McCuskey Cooper booting and receiving Boyce Stevens Beck among others Cooper expected to handle most kicking after late season discovery A short scrimmage followed with Cooper Hopkins at ends Shoemaker Johnson guards Ravelin Woodward tackles Severe center Backfield included Grochowski McCuskey Beck and Boyce A large group yet to answer roll call and Shutt and Ralph Thompson were absent James Peterson reported for practice bringing the lettermen to 12 with one year experience Klinoff former East Waterloo center among promising new men
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Ravelin
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Grochowski
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Ralph Thompson
James Peterson
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Hilltop
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International Polo Cup Rested Securely
New York, Sept. 15. The International polo challenge cup is secure in Meadow Brook Club’s trophy room for three years. America's Big Four beat the British Army in India team in the final match, 8 to 4. Earlier victory was 13 to 3. A revised British lineup made the second match a tougher battle, with Tommy Hitchcock Jr. scoring three goals in the opening chucker.
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Meadowbrook Club
America
Tommy Hitchcock, Jr
Toledo High School Football Schedule Issued for Season
Toledo announces an eight game schedule with five home games and three away. Opener on Oct 1 vs Gninnell at local field followed by Oct 8 at Cole, Oct 15 vs Grundy Center, Oct 22 at Traer, Oct 29 vs State Center, Nov 11 at Tara, Nov 17 here vs Belle Plaine, and Thanksgiving Day Nov 24 here.
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Belle Plaine
Foreign women have change in national golf title race
New York reports that two foreign women, Mile. Simone de la Chaume of France and Mrs. W. G. Fraser of Ottawa, are strong contenders for the national women's championship to be held at Cherry Valley club, Garden City, Long Island, starting Sept. 19. The event has rotated abroad in past years, with previous winners from England Canada and the United States. Fraser, a longtime competitor at Royal Ottawa, has posted scores in the 70s and 80s in recent play while preparing for the 1924 title chase. The field will be reduced to 32 after a 18-hole qualifier, then proceed through match play to a 36-hole final. The last sentence notes the north-south polar vegetation comparison, unrelated to the golf event.
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Atlanta
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Hurd
Merion Cricket Club
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Royal Ottawa Club
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St Louis Country Club
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