Old Timer hands Dempsey critique to Edgren
A reader compares Dempsey to old champions, arguing Dempsey lacks real challengers and could be beaten by greats like John L and Jeffries. The letter lists fighters with claimed feats and questions what would happen if Dempsey faced a perfect mix of skill and punch.
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Edgren
Jack Dempsey
Bunk
John L
Miami Beach
John
Corbett
Jim Corbett
Mand S
Tom Sharkey
Tom
Joe Coburn
Jem Mace
Charlie Mitchell
Chantilly
Sullivan
Peter Jackson
Peter
Jeff
Jeffries
Willard
Jack Johnson
Tommy Burns
Jim
Kid McCoy
Henry Plack
North Carolina
New York
McCoy
Carpentier
Jersey City
Carpand
Bob Fitzsimmons
Bob
Firpo
Tommy Gibbons
Jim Jeffries
Tex Rickard
Red Fitzsimmons
Farley Defeats Mantell In Rough House Bout
Amarillo welterweight Cal Farley returned from Wellington to win two straight falls after an opening loss to Dutch Mantell. The match was a gritty brawl with Farley suffering damaged teeth and Mantell drawing blood with an inadvertent eye injury. A bigger rematch with Londos looms at the Auditorium next Wednesday for the Cattlemen's convention attraction.
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Amarillo
Wellington
Tex
Dutch Mantell
Winfield
Kan
Farley
Mantell
Cal
Billy Londos
Lubbock
Londos
Cattlemen's
Sandstorms Again Beat Yannigans In Classic Shove
The Golden Sandstorm regulars defeated the Yannigans 7 to 4 yesterday afternoon in seven innings marked by nine safeties and strong pitching despite cold weather. Skeet Gibson delivered a four-base swat as Stockton Dowler Bassett started for the Yannigans and Anderson Nicklaus pitched for the second string. Coach A B Douglass said no Friday practice but plans to give nearly every player a chance next time.
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Golden Sandstorm
Yannigans
Stockton
Dowler
Bassett
Anderson
Nicklaus
R. H. E. Yanningans
Douglass
Inter scholastic league track meet set for April 11 12
District one Interscholastic league announces its annual track and field meet will be held in Canyon on April 11 and 12 with nineteen Panhandle counties involved. County meets must occur before April 5. The event, to be hosted by West Texas State Teachers' College, also includes literary contests and features over twenty athletes in field events. Coach S D Burton will take WTSTC to Roswell for two games against New Mexico Military Institute, likely ending the season with those contests.
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Canyon
W. F. Lockhart
West Texas State Teachers’ College
S. D. Burton
Roswell
New Mexico Military Institute
Buffaloes
Boxers Ready for Heavyweight Exhibition in Amarillo
Chief Koren and Texas Tate completed final workouts in Amarillo for an Armory boxing exhibition tomorrow. The heavyweights, once unable to agree after a three year old draw, promise unusual heavyweight entertainment as they step into the squared arena.
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Koren
Texas Tate
Armory
Amarillo
Tate
Retirement Hopes Dash Before Stage Performance
A brief note indicates a performer planned to retire before taking the stage, with the item reflecting the era’s entertainment press toward an unfinished act.
Dempsey and Wills Outsized Clash Possible Yet Unseen
PD Hughes discusses if Jack Dempsey fears Harry Wills or uses the color line as a barrier. The columnist argues Dempsey respects Wills, believes he can defeat any man, but doubts Wills would be his toughest foe, predicting a possible six round victory if fought.
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Jack Dempsey
Harry Wills
James Harrison Dempsey
Wills
Dempsey
Mr. Wills
Willis
Jack Kearns
Jack
Carpentier
Gibbons
Firpo
Tate
Preliminaries Set for Boxing Card Attracts Exuberant Fans
The event opens with a 4 round exhibition featuring Johnny Monroe and Billy Rush at 125 pounds. Wee Willie Johnson vs Jack Ivers at 124 pounds follows with a 6 round clash. A knockout may occur. Semi final pits Young Gilbert against Red Fitzsimmons, both 170 pounds, balanced for speed and power.
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Johnny Monroe
Billy Rush
Willie Johnson
Jack Ivers
Gilbert
Red Fitzsimmons
Action Suggested for Protection of Referee at Ringside
New York, Feb. 2. William Muldoon proposes a squad of boxing commission deputies at ringside to silence fans who boo and shout vulgarities before the decision. The plan aims to curb the fan prerogative of loud reaction and maintain decorum during bouts.
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New York
Behe Ruil
William Muldoon
Boxing Commission
Muldoon
Buffalo Track Men Ramp Up at Canyon Texas Meet
Buffalo track candidates grow as coach Burton returns from a basketball road trip and T I A A cage honors hold in Canyon. Odus Mitchell and Davis Hill, both basketball players, are eyed as jumpers vaulters and hurdlers with sprint and field men increasing in number.
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Buffalo
Canyon
Tex
Burton
West Texas State Teachers’ College
Odus Mitchell
Davis Hill
West Texas State Teachers set for two games with N M M I in Roswell
Canyon Texas February 28 The Buffaloes of West Texas State Teachers College travel to Roswell for two basketball games against N M M I Friday and Saturday. The Buffaloes, TI AA champions, hold two big wins over the Roswell Cadets though the Cadets are said to be stronger than at season start.
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Roswell Cadets
Tle Cadets
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