Dempsey's next year fights plan stir promoter split
New York December 18 Jack Dempsey may plan three big bouts for next year with Pirpo Gibbs or Wills but needs a promoter other than Tex Rickard to stage them. Rickard favors a Gibbs or Pirpo clash while promoters in the Midwest seek a Dempsey Gibbs bout.
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Jack Dempsey
Luis Kpo
Harry Wills
Tom Gibbons
Tex Rickard
St. Paul
Impressio
Irpo
Wills
Tex
Dempsey
Gibbs
Shelby
Gibbons
Gene Teney
Iges Carpenter
Rickard
Han
Girbow
Firpo
Marietta Floor Tear Wins Game From Rome Squad
The Miretta Junior high basketball team defeated Rome 19 to 15 at Stewart Friday evening. Marietta led 13 to 8 at halftime, Rome shot well but struggled with passing. Four former Marietta players now play for Sento High, showing strong material from Byron Whipple’s program. Rome travels to Athens Saturday after a January date with Marietta. Rome girls beat Albany 12 to 2 in a preliminary game.
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Miretta
Stewart
Roi
Marietta
Rome
Acpan
Cam Wor
Te Marietta School
Sento High
Tis
Byron Whipple
Rome Tem
Athens
Athens High School
Marietta O'Neil
RLF
Patterson Mowers
L. FP
Savage Nuzam
Eececes Strayer
Marshall
R.G
Bohl Carpent
Stephan Vield Coals
Patterson
Strayer
Bhi
O'Neil
Last Night's Fights Across Several Cities
Boxing results from New York Omaha East Chicago Salt Lake City Louisville Philadelphia Harrisburg Cincinnati and more show Jonny Dundee defending titles over Jack Bernstein in New York while multiple bouts end in decisions draws and stoppages including Babe Herman halted in eighth and various regional welterweight, featherweight and lightweight showdowns.
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New York
Jonny Dundee
Chanp
Jack Bernstein
Yonkers
Sammy Mindell
Rockford
Sid Teris
Kid Sullivan
Brookly
Babe Herman
California
Omaha
Morris Schlaifer
Panama Joe Gang
Nego
Chicago
Ernie Goozman
Johnny Murphy
Alex Trambitas
Jimmy Gary
Patsy Rocco
Fat Eddie Welch
Salt Lake City
Soug Meyers
Frankie Darren
Louisville
Eddie Dyer
Terre Haute
Joe Ritchie
Philadelphia
Jackie Dugan
Lochville
Chick Kansas
Philadephia
Harrishag
Tommy Murray
Cal Stepns
Fort Thomas
Teddy
Sammy Kline
Jimmy Brown
Yitea Muget-Guery
Latonia
Peterson unveils new racing dive to lower records
Gus Peterson, San Francisco coach, says his perfected diving technique adds height and speed to shave times. He cites training swimmers like Frances Cowles and Lady Langer and predicts 25 yards under 10 seconds with the new dive, boosting short distance and relay times.
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San Francisco
Gus Peterson
Pete
Frances Cowles
Lady Langer
Peterson
Griffiths Return Hinted as Senators Manager Next Season
Clark Griffith president and part owner of the Washington Senators may return to active baseball as manager next season. He reportedly made the decision after failing to acquire Eddie Cullins from the White Sox to lead the club.
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New York
Clark Griffith
Washington Senators
Senators
Griffth
Eddie Cullins
White Sox
Hoppe Edges Cochran In First Block Of 500 In Billiards Match
Willie Hoppe led Welker Cochran by 297 points when the second 500 block began in the world billiards championship on December 18 at Auditorium Hall. Hoppe opened with a 150 and 211 from setup while Cochran, hampered by a cold, struggled and misplayed a simple shot. Hoppe's early open-table play and speed on the new cloth set the tone as Cochran slipped to 203 total after 4 innings.
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Chicago
Willie Hoppe
Welker Cochran
Hoppe
Auditorium Hall
Cochran
Rajl
Bobbie
Finian Glen Warner Sees Pitt End Season Strong
Veteran coach Finian Glen Warner guided Pittsburgh to a strong finish with a victory over old rival Penn State and a win versus Western Illinois. The Panthers had dropped four straight games earlier in the season but recovered to end on a high note.
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Glen Warner
Pittsburgh
Panthers
Pitt
Penn State
W. J
Charles Black Leads Formidable Western Kansas Team
Charles Black captains Kansas this season as Western followers anticipate a strong showing. Black is regarded among the top players in the West and the squad is noted for unusual depth and strength.
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Charles Black
Kansas
Black
Diphtheria Susceptibility Among Crestline High Students Revealed
Dr. F G Boudreau head of the state medical department reports in Columbus that Schick test results for Crestline high school students show only ten of 54 pupils immune to diphtheria and 44 require immediate anti-toxin injections.
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Crestline
F. G. Boudreau
Columbus
State Medical Department
Schick
Hatfield Sues Krieger for 16 Thousand Dollar Auto Damages
Medina Ohio presides a civil action where John Hatfield sues Ira J. Krieger for 16332.75 in damages from an automobile accident.
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Medina
John Hatfield
Ira J. Krieger
Girl gridder Sarah Bloomfield stars for Doane Doane Doane
Doane College Crete Nebraska features Sarah Bloomfield as the halfback in a women’s team playing under men’s rules. The Doane fresh eleven beat the sophomores 7 to 0 with Bloomfield starring in rushing kicking and passing while others mainly watched.
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Sarah Bloomfield
Doane College
Crete
Neb
Sarah Wloomfield
Doane Fresh Eleven
Doane Sophs
Mies Bloomfield
Lower California Asks Expulsion of Chinese
Mexico City reports labor unions in Lower California petitioning the Federal Government to apply Article 3 of the 1917 Constitution immediately to Chinese residents. They cite that their habits are detrimental to native labor and society, referencing Article 33 which provides for expulsion of pernicious foreigners.
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Mexico City
Mexico
Republic
Lower
California
Dunhams plan fight over Jennings estate in Chicago death
Elyria reports George and Pearl Dunham, distant cousins of Edward E Jennings, contest a will portion from the Chicago death of Jennings. The estate is valued around 9 0000000 dollars with no close relatives.
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Elyria
Richmond Pastor Joins Warwood Presbyterian Church
Dr. J. J. Keith of Richmond has accepted the call to Warwood Presbyterian Church, succeeding the late Rev. J. Alexander Brown who died after accepting a call to Plainfield New Jersey.
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Wheeling
W. Va
J. J. Keith
Richmond
Warwood Presbyterian Church
Keith
Mispah Presbyterian Church
J. Alexander Brown
Plainfield
N. J
Skating notes and coaching ideas stir Olympic talk
The item mentions Hans Wagner and his missteps during a skating bout, notes on must hire Ann Pennington to teach footwork, and remarks on salaries of collegians and Olympic eligibility. It reflects a chaotic column with critiques and speculative coaching changes.
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Ann Pennington
Harry Greb Denies He Was Robbed in Controversy
Boxing figure Harry Greb concedes a flawed outcome in New York yet flatly rejects claims of being robbed. The exchange reflects ongoing dispute over a disputed decision and Greb's reaction to criticism from fans and officials.
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Harry Greb
New York
St Louis Fans Rally Over Hornaby Trade Threat
Ttia notes St Louis supporters vent over the possible Hornaby trade, angrily reacting to the idea of moving the player to another team. The crowd’s fervor mirrors a heated franchise dispute and ongoing trade rumors.
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Ttia
St. Louis
Hornaby
Baltimore Society Woman Pays 7500 For A Pointer
A Baltimore society woman spent 7500 dollars on a lawyer for a pointer inquiry raising questions about the costly legal advice sought from a senior attorney.
Scotchman Walks 11 Miles to See Football Match
A humorous note from Col Hickory Maull recounts a Scotchman who trudged eleven miles to attend a football game and was too tired to tin the fence afterward.
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Col
Hickory ‘Mautt
Wichita wrestlers slug each other in street brawl
Two wrestlers forgot themselves and slugged each other in Wichita last night. No further details or official statements are provided as the incident unfolds.
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Wichita
Colleges Reopen War on Tramp Athletes
A satirical note claims colleges wage a renewed battle against tramp athletes, defined as birds seeking pay rather than letters, highlighting campus tensions over compensation and recognition.
Magnates Honor Judge Landis Amid Reserved Praise
Dispatches note magnates gave Judge Landis a rising vote of thanks but omit how many of the boys needed assistance to stand. The report emphasizes the gesture while leaving faith in the total attendance and strength unclear.
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Landis
Man of Borneo Sits in Storefront Bargain Basement
A humorous fragment notes a wild Man of Borneo possibly seated while attempting to purchase a Christmas tie in a bargain basement. The quirky scene evokes a Victorian-era tone and a street level slice of urban life.
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Borneo
Leonard Says He Will Not Retire Undefeated
Renny Leonard, famed lightweight boxer, performs in a vaudeville show and asserts he will never retire undefeated. He proclaims champions should keep fighting while continuing training despite demanding duties.
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Renny Leonard
Leonard
Town's basketball team aims for high Midwest finish
The team, led by star player Wayland Hick, presents a balanced lineup and heads into a tough schedule with optimism and confidence about a strong season in the midwest.
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Wayland
Dundee Wins Double Title In Madison Square Garden
Johnny Dundee regains the junior lightweight crown from Jack Bernstein after 16 rounds at Madison Square Garden. The bout, a charity event for New York American’s Christmas fund, drew 13,589 spectators and a $74,780 gate. Bernstein led early, but Dundee rallied for the decision, winning seven rounds to four with four even.
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New York
Johnny Dundee
Jack Bernstein
Madison Byquare Garden
Dundee
Bernstein
Notre Dame Coach Rockne Criticizes Ten-Game Schedules
Knute Rockne argues a schedule of ten games on successive Saturdays wears players down and saps fighting spirit. He plans eight games next season with a break before a major test, aiming to rebound after losses to Nebraska and restore team vigor.
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Knute Rockne
Notre Dame
Bincee
Nebraska
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