Wills Contender If Firpo Is Out Of Race
Henry L Farrell reports that Harry Wills would be the main beneficiary if Luis Firpo retires from boxing. Dempsey’s stance and manager Jack Kearns’ fears shape the heavyweight picture with possible bouts against Wills or Gibbons and tension over a fall return.
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Henry L. Farrell
United Press Sports
New York
Harry Wills
Luis Angel Firpo
Dempsey
Jack Kearns
Yommy Gibbons
Kearns
Rom Gibbons
Rickard
Gibbons
Wien Ye
Shelby
Diving events dropped from Olympic program
New York March 31 diving events in which the United States was assured of victory have been omitted from the Olympic program, according to word from French officials to the American Olympic committee. French officials said no mistake was made and the events are not to be contested.
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New York
United States
HGH School Basketball Tourney Opens Tomorrow
Chicago March 31 The inter scholastic basketball tourney will start at the University of Chicago tomorrow with more than fifty district champions taking part. Losers in the main tourney will play in a consolation contest and winners will receive prizes. Mrs Wiseman arrived from Vega and underwent a cesarean operation at Northwest Texas hospital. both mother and child are reported doing nicely.
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Chicago
University of Chicago
Giant Hopeful Wayland Dean Becomes Giants Pitching Hope
Dick Dorgan reports Wayland Dean of the Louisville Colonels has been acquired for 50000 to strengthen the Giants pitching staff. Dean, a right hander with a versatile delivery, previously starred in Louisville and Daytona and posted strong 21 8 with a 3.27 ERA in 259 innings last season.
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Louisville
Tom Sheehan
Cincinnati
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Wayland
Lincolnshire handicap winner and other sports notes
Jockey O Neil rode Sir Gallahad to win the Lincolnshire handicap in Lincoln England. Utah student Max Foote admits he is over age, affecting his school claim to the Utah high school title. Branch Anderson Sandstorm twirler showed arm trouble yet pitched effectively. Olsen dominates Farley in wrestling with arm-locks. Summer ball lots around Amarillo will train future players. Cubs stop April 4 may receive a cooler reception from officials.
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Sir Gallahad
Lincoln
England
Max Foote
Latter Day Saints University
Salt Lake City
Branch Anderson
Sandstorm
Eagles
Branch
Teddy
Stockton
Basset
Izaak Walton League Postpones Tuesday Banquet
The Izaak Walton League meeting and banquet slated for Tuesday night will be postponed. John W. Slayton, secretary treasurer of the Texas Game and Fish Conservation Association, cannot attend due to illness but hopes to visit between April 8 and April 15.
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Izaak Walton League
John W. Slayton
Treas
Urer
Texas Game and Fish Conservation Association
Coyotes to Battle Amarillo High in Gasser Park Showdown
The Wichita Falls Coyotes face Amarillo high school baseball nines this weekend seeking state honors. Reports say the Coyotes added a top pitcher and aim for a stronger run. If a Chicago Cubs game is arranged, a Friday doubleheader may push the Coyotes to Saturday play.
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Amarillo
Wichita
Coyotes
Chicago Cubs
Cubs
Stribling Will Win, His Mother Predicts Championship Hope
Newark on March 31. Mrs. W. L. Stribling declares her son Young Stribling, 20, will become world lightweight champion tonight when he battles Mike McTigue. She believes a knockout seals the title and hints at future moves toward heavyweight glory if he matures.
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N. J
W. L. Stribling
South
Young Stribling
Mike McTigue
Striblings
McTigue
Ma’’ Stribling
W. L
W. I
Greenleaf sued for divorce in New York
Mrs Bea trice Greenleaf wife of John Greenleaf national pocket billiard champion filed for separation before Justice Erlanger charging non support and cruelty in a New York court on March 31.
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Greenleaf
New York
Beatrice Greenleaf
John Greenleaf
Amarillo Athletes at Panhandle Tennis Track Meet
Seven Amarillo high school athletes and coach H G Wilson travel to Abernathy Texas for an all Panhandle tennis and track meet. Competitors include Louis Lahn Willie Bennett Elmer Herrington Bob McQueen Hershel Tadlock John Lawler and Herbert Miller. Amarillo seeks the class cup.
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Amarillo
H. G. Wilson
Abernathy
Texas
Louis Lahn
Willie Bennett
Elmer Herrington
Bob McQueen
Hershel Tadlock
John Lawler
Herbert Miller
Amarillo approves Florida Street improvement hearing set
City adopts engineer roll for Florida Street from Fourth to Fourteenth, approves assessment plan, and fixes a hearing for April 8 1924 at 2:00 PM in City Hall. Notice to be published at least three times in a local newspaper with optional mailed notices to abutting property and railway owners.
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Amarillo
Florida Street
Fourth Street
Fourteenth Street
J. S. McKnight
City of
City Hall
Texas
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