St Louis Sets Stage for Struggle of Grapplers Tonight
Ed Strangler Lewis and Joe Stecher meet in St Louis for a decisive heavyweight title bout at the Coliseum. Officials expect an $85,000 to $90,000 gate, a wrestling record, with Lewis at about 226 pounds and Stecher near 225. Betting is light as history and bitterness color the clash.
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Last Games Tonight at New York A C Meet
The New York A C indoor season opener at Madison Square Garden draws top stars. Roland Locke makes his eastern debut and Jackson Scholz seeks a strong showing as Sabin Carr and others return to competition ahead of Olympic selections.
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New record in auto speed to be sought
Daytona Beach Feb 20 Two American drivers race to beat Captain Campbell's 206.95602 mph record on Ormond Daytona Beach. J M White Philadelphia in a 36 cylinder special and Frank Lockhart in a twin engine Stutz attempt the feat as Campbell hopes to top 225 mph. Winds gusty and the Bluebird was tested at 215 mph with 220 mph tachometer readings.
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Giants Name Jackson Giant Captain
Hot Springs Arkansas February 20. Travis Jackson shortstop will be offered captain of the New York Giants when he arrives tomorrow for preliminary training. Manager John J. McGraw announced the plan today.
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Winged Feet stars Roland Locke at Madison Square Garden indoors
Feg Murray notes Roland Locke, holder of the American 220 yard record, makes his indoor debut for the New York Athletic Club at the N A A U games in Madison Square Garden. The piece praises his speed while pondering the record’s status with the I A A F and anticipates his Amsterdam appearance in July.
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Stecher Strives Against Lewis in Coliseum Showdown
Cal Farley reports from Tin-Ear Hotel in St. Louis as heavyweight champ Joe Stecher prepares to challenge Strangler Lewis at the Coliseum. An estimated nine thousand fans are expected, with many ears showing wear from the bout. Promoters spotlight a potential short match with a confident Stecher camp and Lewis resting at the Mayflower as managers plot the night’s outcome.
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Himmie Londos
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Statler
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Mayflower Hotel
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Norway Still Ruling Winter Olympic Sport
Norway defends its Olympic winter sports championship as a robust, dominant nation in St Moritz. The article weaves in unrelated boxing chatter and Foley’s Honey and Tar promotion, creating a mixed, inconsistent scene with several named figures and brands referenced.
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United States Leads In Winter Sports At Chamonix Finish
On the final day the United States placed second overall with Sweden third. William Fiske won the bobsleigh, John Heaton second, Beatrix Loughran and Sherwin Badner fourth in figure skating. France won skating, while Norway would have led the team standings under 1924 scoring. the U S did not enter hockey.
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Martineau
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Paul Kilian
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Gramajo
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Coup
Beatrix Loughran
Sherwin Badner
Mile
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Pierre Brunet
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Chamonix
Audh A Basia
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Finland
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Chicago bout set for Red Abtan vs Del Fontaine
Chicago promoter lists Red Abtan meeting Canadian middleweight champion Del Fontaine in a ten round bout tonight.
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