Practice Tilt Ends in Tie as Vets Hit Hard
In Sarasota a 6 6 tie saw Bentley and Hornsby contribute singles and triples for a Braves and Hornsby’s teammates. Huggins surveyed rookies while 13 prospects included ten 6 feet tall or more. Dodgers return to Clearwater and Cubs show three likely to earn berths. Simmons of the Athletics shows power in Florida. Tris Speaker arrives at Washington camp as Harris begins building the 1927 Senators lineup.
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Carlin Admits He Is Big Show at Armory Wednesday
A wrestling and boxing bill headlines at the Armory Wednesday with Carlin vowing to prove his prowess against Mantell and Romanoff. The program also features a one fall bout with the Young Mammoth, and a three round exhibition by the Brunk brothers. Tickets are selling briskly at City Drug Store.
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New York Commission Seeks Broader Power in Boxing
The New York State Athletic Commission proposed extending its authority to enforce stricter rules in professional boxing. The final report to the legislature calls for power to impose fines, higher licenses, and jurisdiction over gyms where fighters train to ensure greater compliance with rules.
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Associated Press
York
New York State
Legistire
Marianne Henrion, longtime cook, dies at 91
Marianne Henrion, who cooked for one family for 74 years, passed away at age 91 after a long career in the kitchen. She wielded the frying pan for decades and was celebrated for her dedication and skill.
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Milo
Marianne Henrion
Willard Uses Size To Sell Homes In Los Angeles Office
Former heavyweight champion Jess Willard works as a realtor in Los Angeles selling real estate to future home builders. His immense height helps him tower over clients and river salesmen, boosting his sales. The photo shows him outside his LA office.
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Los Angeles
Weatherford College Wins Junior Crown
Burleson College lost the deciding game of the Texas junior college championship 20 to 18 in Greenville as Weatherford College claimed the title. Five volunteers were charged in Portland for enforcing an ordinance banning violet ray and x ray machines during 7 to 11 p.m. to curb radio interference.
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Portland
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Fire Alarm Turns Doyle to Baseball
The shout of fire interrupted Jack Doyle in Holyoke Massachusetts where the veteran Cubs scout paused an acting role as a village cobbler in Handy Andy. He joined the bucket brigade and left acting to pursue baseball, rising to a major league scouting post.
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Chicago Cubs
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Holyoke
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Nehf Refuses Salary After Poor Service to Reds
Garry Herrmann says Artie Nehf the former Giant pitcher did not want his salary this season offering to refund the money paid him as salary last season because he had not been of service to the Reds.
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Brown relay triumph by Timt Broda at Bowdoin meet
Timt Broda, a Brown track star, demonstrated speed in a recent Bowdoin College meet and helped his alma mater win a relay race.
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Brown
Bowdoin College
Terris McGraw Best Of Class In Lightweight Race
Sammy Mandell says Terris and McGraw are the top contenders for the lightweight crown with Billy Wallace third. Mandell and manager Eddie Kane rate Terris as the best and McGraw as the real challenger, though Wallace is rated highly by all. Kane notes Terris’s layoff affects form, while McGraw has been steadily improving.
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Sid Terris
Phil McGraw
Billy Wallace
Sammy Mandell
Mandell
Eddie Kane
Terris
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Great Woman Golfer Indifferent to Tests
Miss Joyce Wethered shows fatigue for competitions yet loves golf and plays by her own whims. She dominated English Ladies' Championship from 1920 to 1924 and Ladies' Championship in 1922, 1924, 1925, while professionals note her continued top form and focus.
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Miss Wethered
Marmola Prescription Tablets Offer Fat Reduction Aid
An old wellness advertisement touts Marmola Prescription Tablets as a simple remedy for gland-related fat, claiming 19 years of use and visible results in many circles. It notes a booklet inside each box explaining the mechanism and lists a price of $1 per box at druggists, urging readers to try it now.
Sprinters Get Special Event This Week End
The high school sprint and jumpers gain a special five event meet this week end after postponement of the regular class meet. Victory Wilson company awards prizes to the high point men. events include 50 and 100 and 220 yard dashes and high and broad jumps. Preliminaries Friday finals Saturday. open to city amateur athletes.
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Victory Wilson Company
Former NYU diamond star Charles Francis joins Rochester spring tryout
Charles H. Francis, a second baseman once starred for NYU, seeks a utility infield role with Rochester this spring. He battles Rabbis Maranville for the second base job as the team weighs options.
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Charles H. Francis
New York University
Rochester
Francis
Maranville
Gibson Cowboys Defeat Hereford in Armory Victory
The Gibson Drug Store Cowboys beat the Hereford independent basketball team 33 to 16 at the Armory. Gibson led from the start and maintained a secure advantage throughout the game.
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Gibson Drug Store Cowboys
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Georgetown Freshman Wins 60-Yard Dash Title at Nationals
Karl Wildermuth, Georgetown University freshman, sprinted to the 60 yard dash title at the National indoor track and field championships in Madison Square Garden, ahead of the nation's top veterans in a big time debut.
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Associated Press
New York
Karl Wildermuth
Georgetown University
Amateur Athletic Union
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