Dempsey eyes two summer heavyweight bouts
Davis J Walsh reports on heavyweights with Dempsey in talks for two summer bouts. Rumors center on Dempsey vs Gibbons in New York and Dempsey vs Wills or Firpo in the United States. Promoters discuss purses up to 500000 and 160000, with Rickard and Cumberland camps considering various offers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis J. Walsh
York
Pourri
Jack Demp- PF
Tom Gibbons
New Fk
Jack Dempsey
Luis City
Wills
Jack
Billy McCarney
Firpo
Cumber Outfit
Rickard
Paddy Mul Hine
Dempet Rickard
Ding Dempsey
Columbus boxing cards feature O'Dowd wins and draws
In Columbus a boxing program saw Phil O'Dowd win twelve rounds over Ferraris of Cincinnati while also defeating Bud Taylor and Earl Simms in earlier bouts. A draw occurred between Young Ian and Anees Foster. In Canton Willie Hughes outpointed Jack West in ten rounds, while Phil Keith was knocked out in five. Cleveland saw Powell and Barberton fighters score knockouts. Davenport, Iowa reports tower upgrades for WOC transmitting antenna improvements.
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Columbus
Phil O'Dowd
Ferraris
Cincinnati
Mike O'Dowd
Heim
Bud Taylor
Earl Simms
Nelson
Tommy Columbus
Woman Pleads for Justice in Milford Case Involving Liquor Seizure
In Milford Connecticut on March 11 Mary Blow from Burnt Plain Road testified in town court. Police recovered liquor from a home linked to Harry Quick. Blow sought a bondless justice and her case was postponed until trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iry Slow
John Quick Milford
Conn
Blow
Burnt Plain Road
Harry Quick
Mary Blow
Wis–Frank Divorce Case Details Food and Family Claims
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a divorce case where Wis and his wife, along with their six children, are involved. The husband alleges ongoing cooking duties since he is responsible for meals, implying a dispute over household labor and separation. The language is incomplete and unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank
Transfer of Tarp to Similar Establishment Reported
A note indicates that a tarp has been moved from a London location to a comparable establishment. Details on the receiving site and motive are not provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Ruth’s golf swing strains feet during Hot Springs training
The great Ruth lies resting with temperamental feet at Hot Springs Arkansas as spring training begins. His left ankle twists under during a golf swing risking a broken bone while he carries about 230 pounds.
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Ruth
Hot Springs
Ark
Fohl Faces Boston Club Aiming for Faster 1924 Finish
The Boston Red Sox under Lee Fohl may not win the pennant but could block contenders. Pitching remains the main challenge, while Steven O Neill adds veteran catching to steady the staff. Fohl’s quiet leadership and track record suggest improved Boston results in 1924.
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Boston Red Sox
Red Sox
Fohl
Lable
Lee Fohl
Miller
Huggins
Steven O'Neill
Overiak
Boston
Dobby Quinn
Lee Fol
Star player in Missouri rejects pro football lure in 1924
The Missouri GA wires report a major professional football offer to a top college star. He contends college eligibility chaos will persist unless athletes avoid pro football, arguing the pro life is haphazard and risky for a young grid star amid ongoing college disputes.
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Jones
Athens School Inter-Class Basketball Opens Round One
The Athens school inter class basketball time opened Monday night in the armory. Four games were played with Freshman A defeating Senior A 18 to 6. Sophomore A beat Junior A by one point 9 to 8. Junior B fell to Sophomore five 4 to 2 while Senior B edged Freshman B 10 to 8. Second round starts Wednesday at 4 oclock and final games Friday.
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Armory Munday
Victoy
Theco
Gators
Ashworth
Mitch
Size and skill trump height in spring baseball camps
Southern training camp notes show small pitchers like Herb Pennock and Ray Schalk proving durability and value, while larger expectations waver. Reports from Winter Haven to Tampa track rookies, injuries, and roster cuts as teams test flyweight arms and assess readiness for the majors.
Babe Ruth Strikes Out Early Then Hits Two Home Runs
In a Polo Grounds doubleheader with St. Louis, Babe Ruth fanned his first seven plate appearances before hitting a single and later delivering two home runs the following day. He struck out seven times in eight trips in one game, razzed by fans as he vented by banging his bat against the wall until it snapped.
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Polo Grounds
Babe Ruth
Ruth
St. Louis
Yankees
Shocker
Babe
Carl Wellman
Wellman
Cos
Chauncey Joins New Southeastern Ohio West Virginia League
Chauncey forms part of an eight team baseball league with Sistersville Marietta New Lexington Byesville Caldwell and Chauncey. St Marys and McArthur may join making eight. Games on Sundays and holidays with a split season and post season to decide the champion. Chauncey aims to field a solid ball club against keen rivals in the Hocking Sunday Creek valley.
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Chauncey, O
J. Edward Minister
Chauncey Baseball Association
Southeastern Ohio-West Virginia Baseball League
Wakefield Hotel
Marietta
Sistersville
W. Va
New Lexington
Byesville
Caldwell
Cha
Nevada
Morris
Cain
Ohio
Chauncey
Hocking-Sunday Creek Valley
Training Camp Aims to Weed Out Impossibles
Manager says Speaker plans to weed out the eighten-msa potential staff at the training camp within a day or so. He notes a focus on selecting capable individuals and eliminating unlikely candidates.
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Speaker
Msa
Pitental
Silly Spring Sports Quips Bite Into the Season
A playful, meandering column mocks spring football and baseball chatter. It riffs on figures like Mr Gamp Pancho Villa and Eddie Collins while musing on betting, gossip, and athletic folklore with light sarcasm and period tone.
Ruth Says Pitchers to Have Their Day
Babe Ruth notes pitchers may gain the day as umpires tighten play with new ball usage. He recalls 214 ball replacements and says reduced new balls would curb slumps and lessen hitting advantage.
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Gabe Ruth
Legendre Seen as Top U S Pentathlon Contender
Bob Legendre of the Newark A C is highlighted as a leading U S bet for Olympic pentathlon after matching top marks in the 220 meter run broad jump discus throw javelin throw and 1500 meter run.
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Bob Legendre
Newark A. C
Uncle Sam
Will Strengthen Giants with Southworth Return
Outfielder Billy Southworth is expected to boost the New York Giants if his knee has fully recovered. He is regarded as one of the six best outfielders in the National League and could make a world of difference in the team's play.
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Davenport
Iowa
WOC
Fohl
Cleveland
St. Louis
New York Yankees
Steve O'Neill
O'Neill
Boston
Herb Pennock
Pennock
Tampa
Fla
Chick Cagnon
Holy Cross
Nationals
Billy Southworth
New York
Giants
J. Arthur House
Ohio Triumph over Wesleyan Shows Team Depth
Ohio University defeated Ohio Wesleyan in a hard fought home game. Charlie Wright led with 12 field goals as six Green and White players contributed. Herron directed plays like a quarterback, Bonner shut down Shea, while King and Battin added grit. A large Athens crowd praised the disciplined effort and sportsmanship.
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Ohio Wesleyan
Ohio University
Charlie Wright
Wright
Herron
Shea
Rbonner
Dreyfus Refuses to Sign Wage Offer in Pirates Case
Barney Dreyfus of the Pittsburgh Pirates may be protecting himself as Wright, the Kansas City wonder, has refused to sign at the salary offered. The report suggests ongoing contract contention.
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Rabbit
Maranville
Barney Deryfus
Pittsburg Pirates
Wright
Kansas City
Wonder
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Missouri
Wires Star
Ray Schalk
Husky
Chicago
Schalk
Ed Walsh
Walsh
Winterhaven
Bob Falk
Johnny Evers
White Sox
Avalon
Catalina Islands
Cal
Vic Keen
Bill Killifer
Cub
Augusta
Yregulars
Yannigans
Tiger
Kenneth Holloway
Leah Tear
Paso Robles
The
Pirates
Pat Moran
Paso Robles Citi
Ion
Leesburg
Fletcher
Phillies
Cy ' William
Montgomery
Ala
Suniny South
New Orleans
Miller Huggins
San Antonio
Tex
Strap
Schillinga
Masey
Ryan
Turner
Lakeland, Fla
Stanley Coveleski
Sherrod Smith
George Uhle
Hugh Metaillan
New York Giants
Florida
Billy Evans
Eddie
M-M
Herman
Nour
Chauncey Ball
Ty Joe Illiams
Kaiser
America
Mr. Gamp
Pancho Villa
Bird Vanderlip
Eddie Collins
Yanks
Garrett Serviss
Mr. Rabbit
Mr. Stinkie
Germany
Col. Shakespeare
Great Alexander
Cubs
Rockefeller
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Salome
NEA Service
Hio
Wesleyan
Dreyfus
Athens National Bank
Athens, Ohio
Federal Reserve System
Bank of Athens
Association
Athens County
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