Three Promoters Seek Sharkey's Heavyweight Shot
New York reports three promoter announcements fail to clear the heavyweight title muddle. Madison Square Garden sets February 27 Miami Beach bout date for Sharkey. Atlantic City and Polo Grounds talks edge toward Schmeling and Sharkey, but no firm plans.
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U.P
Madison Square Garden
Miami Beach
Jack Sharkey
Bully
Taylor
Gulnnis
Atlantic
Jess McMahon
Polo Grounds
McMahon
Dempsey
Sharkey
Schmeling
Sioux City
Towa
Johnny Risko
Cleveland
Naker Boy
Griffiths
the Garden
Risko
Miami
Victorio ‘Ampolo
Boston
Garden
Otto von Porat- Paulino Azcadun
Atlantic City
Risko- Griffiths
Paulino
von Porat
Campolo
Buckeye Rifle Team Prepares for Fifty Winter Matches
Ohio State rifle squad, champions of the Western conference last year, faces about 50 matches this winter as daily workouts continue. U S Army coaches expect sights ready for January opener, with potential Big Ten outdoor matches under consideration at Indianapolis or Chicago venues in May.
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Columbus
G. L. Townsend
Come Mandant
Ohio State
Big Ten
Ort Harrison
Indianapolis
Fort Sherman
Chicago
Army Gridders Reach Pacific for Stanford Game
The West Point team trained in Stanford Stadium preparing for a clash with Stanford next Saturday. Over 100 cadets arrived and Coach Biff Jones aimed to ease stiffness with lighter practice after their travel.
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Stanford, University
West Pol
Indian Youth Claims American Marathon Record
In Vallejo California on December 28 an Indiana youth from Los Angeles claimed a new American marathon record with a time of 2 hours 41 minutes 5 seconds for the 26 mile race, asserting the mark based on the pre Olympic event held yesterday by the Los Angeles Athletic Club.
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Vallejo
Calif
Indiana
Lom Angeles
Harry Chaca
Los Angeles Athletic Club
Toom
New Managers Named to Lead Baseball Teams
New York reports the appointment of Charles Wagner as Boston Red Sox manager, completing the 10u major league lineup. Wagner is the eighth new manager for next season, with several others shifting clubs or taking on new big league roles.
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U.R
Charles
Helnie) Wagner
Boston Red Sox
Wagner
Donnie Bush
Pittsburgh Pirates
Chicago White Sox
Dan Howley
St. Louis Browns
Cincinnati
Bill McKechnie
St. Louis Cardinals
Houston Braves
Heinie Wagner
Bob Shawkey
New York Yankees
Cabby Street
Jewell Pins
Pittsburgh
Baseball Managers and Chiefs Named in League Lineup
Philadelphia Connie Mack and New York Bob Shawkey lead American League clubs with J Louis Killifer Walter Johnson and Detroit Bucky Harris among others. Cleveland Roger Peckinpaugh Chicago Connie Bush Boston Heinie Wagner in national list with Joe McCarthy Jewell Ens Gabby Street John McGraw Dan Howley Wilbert Robinson Bill McKechnie Bert Shotton featuring prominent managers across MLB.
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Philadelphia
Connie Mack
New York
Bob Shawkey
J. Louis
Bill Killifer
Washington
Walter Johnson
Detroit
Bucky Harris
Cleveland
Roger Peckinpaugh
Chicago
Connie Bush
Boston
Heinie Wagner
Joe McCarthy
Pittsburgh
Jewell Ens
St. Louis
Gabby Street
John McGraw
Cincinnati
Dan Howley
Brooklyn
Wilbert Robinson
Bill McKechnie
Bert Shotton
Shires Signs For Bout With Two Athletes
New York December reports Chicago White Sox first baseman Art Shires arranging two boxing bouts. He will fight Wild Bill Vailey in Buffalo on December 26 and Al Spoher in Boston on January 17.
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New York
U.P
Art
Dan Daly
Cleveland
George Tratston
Chicago
Irish Cagers Clash With Buckeyes In Court Tilt
Notre Dame travels to Columbus to face Ohio State in a high profile basketball showdown. The Buckeyes seek revenge after a close series with OSU holding a slight all time edge. Kowal emerged as a key scorer as both teams aim for a decisive win.
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U.P
Notre Dame
Ohio State
Buckeye
Bucks
Ramblers
Ohio University
Kowal
Pittsburgh to announce Rose Bowl squad on departure day
Pittsburgh reports the football selection for the Rose Bowl trip to Southern California will not be announced until the day of departure. The team will travel to Pasadena for the New York Tournament of Roses game.
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Pittsburgh
U.R
Southern California
New York
Pasadena
Ohio State Cinder Men Eye National Title Drive
Ohio State cinder path men ramp up training as a new season nears with stars George Simpson and Dick Rockaway leading the Buckeyes. Varsity and freshmen squads mix indoor workouts while key relays depart and Navy competition arrives after the Ohio Relays.
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Columbus
Ohio State Cinder Path
Horton Smith Captures Open Golf Tourney in Pasadena
Horton Smith won the Cassdena Open Golf Tournament in Pasadena Calif posting a 68 77 for total 136 - earning 1000 and a Ryder Cup berth. Notables Dee FA Dadley Johnny Golden George Van Kim Eddie Loos led second at 136 with 257 for third. other pros included Shure Diegel Marceli Watrous Kaplinska Waldron Kirkwood and Hegan.
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Pasadena
Calif
Dee
Horton Smith
Jepting
Smith
Fa Dadley
Wilmington
Del
Johnny Golden
Paterson
George van Kim
Detroit
Eddie Loos
Ted
Densmore Shure
Columbus
al Watrous Dutrell
al Kapingsa
Chicago
Hill Mehthern
Stoith
Kia Ball
Walter Hegan
Hart
Wheeling
W. Va
Joe Kirkwood
Philadelphia
Lew Waldron
von Elm
Fordham May Name Miller for Fordham Coach
New York Dec 23 U R Don Miller former Notre Dame backfield star and Ohio State coach is reported under consideration as head football coach at Fordham University if Major Frank Cavanaugh does not return. Cavanaugh has been offered a new long term contract at increased salary but no agreement reached.
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New York
U.R
Don Miller
Notre Dame
Four Horsemen
Ohio State University
Fordham University
Frank Cavanaugh
Cavanaugh
Tennis Queen Starts Life Play in Double Love Set
Helen Wills, tennis champion, and Frederick Moody Jr. entered marriage license papers in Berkley California on December 25. The couple will marry at St Clement's Chapel in the Claremont Hill at noon before Rev. Lindley H. Miller of New York.
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Berkley
Calif
U.P
Helen Wills
Frederick Moody, Jr
San Francisco
St. Clement's
Claremont Hille
Lindley H. Miller
New York
Jackie Fields to Face Jackie Thompson in 15 Round Madison Square Garden Bout
Madion Square Garden matchmaker announces Jackie Fields will clash with Jack Thompson in a 15 round world title bout at Madison Square Garden in January. A second title fight is planned at New York Coliseum with Sonny Mandell set to meet Jadick, though contracts are unsettled and Mandell denies agreeing to the bout.
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USA
Tad Morgan
Enny
Tom McCardie
Madion Square Garden
Jackie Imields
Jack Thompson
Madison Square Garden
New York Coliseum
Jesa McMahon
Sanuy Mandell
Johnny Jadick
Philadelphia
Mandell
Jadick
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