Delaney Favored To Win Title Bid In June Showdown
New York February report on Jack Delaney versus Tom Heeney at Madison Square Garden. Winner expected to be named Gene Tunney's next challenger for the heavyweight title in June. Delaney favored if he lands hard right hand. Heeney must grind down Delaney to force a return bout with Sharkey or Risko for a title shot.
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Cobb Looks Set to Play with Athletics This Season
Ty Cobb appears likely to join the Philadelphia Athletics for another year after a Fort Myers telephone talk between Connie Mack and Thomas Shibe. Mack expects Cobb to accept the club's offer soon, with Cobb asking two days to decide after consulting family. Sammy Hale has left Texas for negotiations.
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Cubs Begin Training Camp With Full Roster
At Avalon California the Chicago Cubs start morning and afternoon workouts with a full squad. Honen Cuyler Hack Wilson Riggs Stevenson and Fred Maguire are among the final group reporting. In other camps Sam Jones holdout prompts a salary rethink by Clark Griffith. Fred Marberry joins Washington pitchers for early workouts. Dazzy Vance unsigned for Brooklyn as salary talks continue. Vic Aldridge may fetch higher pay or push to trade. Paul and Lloyd Waner report for Pirates with Travia Waner due Tuesday. Cardinals resume work in Avon Park after celebrating Grover Cleveland Alexander’s birthday.
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Fight Card To Be Announced Tomorrow
Promoters Vick Wickley and Red Andrews of the Tri-State fair said final arrangements are in place for another strong Amarillo boxing card. A formal announcement is expected tomorrow to outline the lineup for local fight fans.
Godfrey Favored to Defeat Paolino Uzen dun in Ten Round Bout
Los Angeles February 27 George D Godfrey a giant Pennsylvanian negro was favored to beat Paolino Uzen dun when the two meet in a ten round bout here tomorrow night Godfrey said he intended to end the fight early That man won't bound no more after I lay hold on him Paolino via interpreters expressed confidence relying on body punches to win They will weigh in tomorrow afternoon Godfrey expected to scale 240 pounds and Paolino 195
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Gotham Clubs Still Suffer Over Holdouts
The New York major league clubs face player holdouts. Vic Aldridge, traded to the Giants, remains absent from training in Hot Springs. Waite Hoyt protests salary at St. Petersburg. Dazzy Vance seeks a two year contract at $20 000 annually. McGraw offers Aldridge $1 000 more than Pirates deal.
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Pale Hose Will Leave Tomorrow
CHICAGO February 27 The Chicago White Sox prepare for their first southern movement of the season with pitchers catchers and a few young players entraining tomorrow for the camp at Shreveport Louisiana They will be joined March 6 by the full club There is no holdout on the roster Manager Ray Schalk said The Cubs meanwhile are at Catalina Island training with outfielders infielders and battery men working out near Wrigley and Hazen Kiki Cuyler the winter trade acquisition is among the players eager for the clash of heavy hitters.
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Horseshoe Men Enter Finals
United Press reports on the National Horseshoe Pitching championship finals beginning in St. Petersburg Florida with twelve finalists in the running. Among those advancing is Bert Duryee of Wichita Kansas as play gets under way on the pitching greens.
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College basketball schedule features several big matchups
Oklahoma Aggies visit Kansas while Missouri travels to Drake and Washington hosts Ames. Grinnell meets Nebraska Tuesday and Friday doubleheaders see Kansas Aggies clash Missouri and Grinnell face Drake. Saturday action includes Nebraska at Oklahoma and Kansas Aggies at Washington.
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Gridiron And Court By Feg Murray
A 1920s era column by Feg Murray contrasts gridiron football and basketball, noting overlap and star players who switch between sports. It highlights Cal and Michigan players who pursued both games, and cites coaches and teams like Penn, Princeton, and Washington and Jefferson shaping dual-sport careers.
Cannefar Five Dead: Billiard Champion Robert L Cannefax Dies
New York reports the death of Robert L Cannefax a former world champion three cushion billiardist who passed away in Phoenix Arizona after a period of ill health. The notice confirms his passing and notes his longtime health issues.
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Advance group to Amsterdam rejected by AAU
The Amateur Athletic Union executive committee rejected a plan to send a four man advance group of top American athletes to Amsterdam ahead of the main Olympic team. The proposal, with coaches trainers and a manager, was forwarded to the American Olympic Committee for final selections to be announced later. Lawson Robertson of Penn will head the track and field squad as the team departs July 11, four days after Boston trials.
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Carr’s Vaulting Record to Be Recognized World Record
New York Feb 27 Sabin Care’s vault of 14 feet 1 inch was to be recognized as the world record after formal approval by the International Amateur Athletic Federation.
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Ruth Limbers Legs on Links
Babe Ruth begins ten days of golf practice at St Petersburg to limber his legs before spring training. He and Lou Gehrig are mobbed by fans and photographers during a golf session. Ruth plays four holes in eight with a $10 handicap, as golf lures Gehrig away. Chicago Tennis officials invite Helen White to an exhibition match on March 20.
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Sooners Take Up Option On Valley Title
In a climactic finish Oklahoma outs Nebraska 11 to 4 halting a 17th straight win and clinching the Missouri Valley race. Oklahoma aims to seal the title with a rematch at Norman as Kansas and Washington jostle for second place behind a crowded standings field and top scorers list.
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Lowell Boxer Hopes for Victory Over Hudkins in Boston Ring
Al Mello of Lowell, New England welterweight, meets Ace Hudking in Boston for a ten round bout after their New York City clash where Mello had Hudking down but lost on points. Hudking arrives from a win over Sergeant Sammy Baker of Mitchel Meld, Long Island, as a 10 to 8 favorite.
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Walking Champ Victor in Pyle Race
Philip Granville, the walking champion of Canada, won a 12 mile race from Los Angeles to New York prelim to the cross country event. His time was 1 hour 39 minutes. Harry Abramaquits of New York finished second and Henry Lumhey of Toronto third. August Pager of Ashtabula, Ohio, won the 12 1/2 mile running event in 1 hour 7 minutes with Gunnar Nielson of New York taking second.
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Heavyweights face back-to-back eliminations this week
The heavyweight division returns with two separate eliminations. George Godfrey and Paolino Useu dun fight in Los Angeles tomorrow while Tom Heaney faces Jack Delaney at Madison Square Garden. Paolino must win decisively to threaten Gene Tunney, with Godfrey unlikely to reach title contention.
San Angelo Plans Entry in West Texas League
San Angelo will begin play Monday for its entry in the West Texas league formed at Sweetwater. Karl Red Snapp, manager of the San Angelo club, and J K Lowrie of the city development committee will arrange details for the local team.
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Luque Signed by Chicago Americans for Tryout
Luque a 20 year old San Francisco sand lot pitcher with the real name Fuentenelro and Spanish descent, 6 feet 1, 170 pounds, relies on a fast ball. He has no professional training and is not related to Adolfo Luque. His winter league play and 14 strikeouts in one game drew Henry Judson's attention, owner Charles Comiskey’s ally, as he performed well in semi pro circuits and drew notice from scouts.
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Mil lera Advances To Western Final In Soccer Cup
Ben Millera defeated the American Hungarians of Cleveland to move into the western final of the National Soccer Challenges Cup in LOUTS Missouri on February 17.
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Stort Signs With Allen Camp For Allen Camp
A Texas holdout, Stortl, has signed and heads to Allen Camp as a pitcher. Last season he batted .282 at third base and now joins Sled Allen as a right handed pitcher candidate. If he thrives on mound, he could stabilize what is seen as the club’s weakest area.
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Two Holdouts Joining Sox at Spring Training Camp
Two holdouts for the Red Sox, Keb Houston and Red Hollinga, were erased from the squad at Bradenton Florida spring camp. They sent word they would report Wednesday. The Braves added Dick Burrus to the St. Petersburg roster, whose recovery from a long injury was noted as resuming play.
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