Risko advances as Tunney foe uncertain after MSG bout
Johnny Risko decisioned Jack Sharkey in a rugged fifteen round elimination at Madison Square Garden, leaving the Tunney June title challenger scene unsettled. Risko pressed the action with body work and aggression while Sharkey fought back but could not seal the outcome. Risko said he would welcome a bout with Gene Tunney, who remains the heavyweight champion.
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Baseball Exibition Notes Across Spring Camps
Multiple teams report spring training actions from Florida and elsewhere. Highlights include Washington vs Braves in St. Petersburg, Detroit pitchers facing Minneapolis during tests, Howley’s Browns vs Reds at Orlando, Cardinals vs Phillies weather hopes, Reds outfield and infield plans, and Giants focusing on improved pitching with Cantwell and Chaplin.
McCoy's Tablets Offer Promises Weight Gain Guarantee
A public notice targets underweight men and women in a town, touting McCoy's Tablets with a 4 sixty cent boxes or 2 One Dollar boxes ironclad money back guarantee if no 5 pound gain and improved health. It directs readers to local drug stores to ask for McCoy's Tablets and mentions cod liver oil tablets under a shortened name.
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America
Two Prominent Reds By Feg Murray
The article profiles Reds players Lucas and Purdy with biographical details and records. It notes Lucas as a strong hitter pitcher for Cincinnati and recounts his 1924 27 seasons with Braves and Reds. Purdy joined from Seattle and posted a .354 batting average with limited at bats while contributing in pitching.
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Powel Defeats Lauri In National Pocket Billiard Tilt
Andrea Powel of Philadelphia beat C Lauri of New York 125 to 114 in the national pocket billiard tournament at Little Rock Arkansas. R G Allen president of the Little Rock Southern Association club announced the purchase of Buck Lai from the New York Giants. Entry blanks mailed for the National AAU indoor swimming and water polo championships in Chicago April 2 to 7. Edward Horomens, former champion, defeated Jake Schaeffer 800 to 103 in a 1500 point billiard block. Louis Kells, former Notre Dame star and Western league umpire, will officiate in the Pacific Coast league this season.
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Indianapolis
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Princeton
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Wilmer Allison
Fort Worth
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Austin
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Harvard University
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Santa Monica
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St. Louis
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San Francisco
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Los Angeles
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Notre Dame
Texans Welcome New Infielders And Outfielders
The Texans' spring arrivals include Seeds Dean and Carroll joining Tom Connelly in the outfield and infield. Carroll, from Omaha, is the shortstop. Seeds may handle either outfield or infield. They head to Montery then to San Francisco Seals games while awaiting remaining teammates. Sled drills Cubs on Catalina Island as McCarthy evaluates infield options.
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Chicago
Fettle
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Kansas
Omaha
Fred Newton
Denver
Banish that Dull Tired Draggyfeeking
A plain language plea urges sufferers to seek a tonic to renew health and lift mood. The piece suggests many are unwell today and in need of treatment to improve spirits and vitality.
Waterbury's Compound Endorsed for Strength and Vitality
Waterbury's Compound, sold worldwide, blends Cod Liver Oil vitamins with tonic ingredients. Endorsed by physicians, it is available at drugstores. If you feel dreary listless underweight or catch cold easily, ask your druggist for a bottle to gain renewed strength.
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Welterweight Corbettis Knocks Out Roberts in San Francisco
United Press report shows Corbettis from Freano defeating Eddie Roberts of Acoma by knockout in San Francisco. In Oklahoma City Homer Sheridan of Tulsa, state middleweight champion, floored Archie Cooper of Ada with a right hook and Cooper quit after the seventh round.
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San Francisco
Young Corbettis
Freano
Eddie Roberts
Acoma
Oklahoma City
Homer Sheridan
Tulsa
Archie Cooper
Ada Pride
Armour and Cruickshank Lead In Four Ball Final
Tommy Armour and Bobby Cruickshank faced Johnny Farrell and Gene Sarazen in the final of the international four ball tournament in Miami Beach after a day of competition.
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United Press
Miami Beach
Fla
Tommy Armour
Bobby Cruickshank
Johnny Farrell
Gene Sarazen
Francisco Bay Marathon Swim Announces Prizes and Date
Officials announced a 14 mile Francisco Bay marathon swim to race around the bay on May 27. Prizes include 1500 dollars for the first man to finish and 600 dollars for the first woman.
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