Majority of Critics Say Dempsey Should Quit Ring
A United Press straw poll of sports editors and boxing writers finds most believe Jack Dempsey has no chance to win back the heavyweight title and should retire from the ring, though a minority urge training for a comeback. Chicago and New York writers show varied views on his prospects and fitness.
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Claire Kelly
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Lou Diamond
the Times
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New York
Jim Dawson
New York Times
Hype Igoe
New York Journal
Harry Grayson
New York World-Telegram
Murray Levin
New York Mirror
Wilbur Wood
New York Sun
Harry McNamara
Chicago Herald-Examiner
Mark Kelley
Los Angeles Examiner
George Barton
Minneapolis Tribune
Ralph McGill
Atlanta Constitution
Stuart Bell
Cleveland Press
Harry Smith
San Francisco Chronicle
Sam Levy
Milwaukee Journal
Chester L. Smith
Pittsburgh Press
Walter Judge
Denver Post
George White
Dallas News
William Abbott
Buffalo Times
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Bobcats Seek fourth in Buckeye race amid Bearcats clash
Mitch groves notes the Ohio University Bobcats prepare for a key Thursday game against Cincinnati Bearcats with fourth place in the Buckeye standings possible. The Bearcats are tough at home and have a single win total to chase as spring baseball looms with Don Peden eyeing a strong Ohio lineup.
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Butch Grover
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George Brown
Jerry Warghower
Knight
Rex Burke
Jones to defend no title in 10 round bout here
Gorilla Jones the Akron Negro who recently won the world middleweight title will fight Chuck Burns of San Antonio Texas in a 10 round bout in Columbus on March 4. The championship will not be at stake and it will be Jones first fight since winning the title.
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San Antonio
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Three Records Set in A A U Indoor Games
New York February 23 Three new world marks in freak events highlighted the National A A U indoor track and field championships at Madison Square Garden before 13 000 fans. Joe McCluskey Fordham set the two mile steeplechase record 9 46.8 Michael Pecora paced the one mile walk in 6 27 2 Speedsters of New York University won the 1 50 yard medley relay in 7 29 6. Percy Beard and Fred Sturdy defended titles in the 70 yard high hurdles and pole vault respectively Emmett Toppino tied the world record 6 2 in the 60 yard dash.
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Fordham University
Michael Pecora
New York
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Boyertown
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Art Pendleton
Greenwich
Percy Beard
Alabama Poly
Fred Sturdy
Los Angeles
A. C
Emmett Toppino
Loyola of New Orleans
Herman Brix
Everett Utterbach
U. of Pittsburgh
Alex Wilson
Notre Dame
Leo Sexton
Horace Whitney
Colgate University
George Spitz
Mount Union Routs Case to Extend Winning Streak
Mt Union basketball remained unbeaten in Ohio Conference play by defeating Case 41 to 25. Center Cope and guard Grimes each scored 10 points as Mt Union surged ahead with Lew Moore sidelined by pleurisy for the Scientists.
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Denison Tops Cincinnati In Buckeye Conference Clash
Denison University defeated Cincinnati 42 to 36 in a tight Buckeye Conference game. Denison led early, Cincinnati rallied to a half time edge but Denison pulled away in the final minutes as Sam Rupe scored 10 points for the winners and Julius Schuck led Cincinnati with nine.
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West Liberty Undefeated in West Virginia League
West Liberty remains the only undefeated team in the state as Glenville drops to third and Davis Elkins leads the conference with nine wins and one loss. Glenville and Potomac State each have four chances to win the 1932 title as schedule pushes ahead with Davis Elkins facing Bluefield and Salem at home and Potomac State meeting Fairmont.
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Out of bounds play features collision of defenders
Description notes speed of setup and timing as key in out of bounds actions with a defensive collision as players run into one another.
Age No Barrier in Basketball
In Murray, Feb 23, councilmen and the Board of Education staged a basketball game last week with 70-year-old George Brooker on the council team scoring three baskets. His 96-year-old mother watched from the stands as Brooker located the basket three times.
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George Brooker
Indians Entrain for South Luke Sewell in Fold
The Cleveland baseball squad heads south toward New Orleans for spring training. Manager Rober Peckinpaugh leads a small group with Luke Sewell signing a 1932 contract. pitchers Mel Harder Milburn Shoffner Dannis Gatehouse and catcher Frank Pytlak among others travel, while Glenn Myatt and Roxie Lawson follow later.
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New Orleans
Rober Peckinpaugh
Luke Sewell
Mel Harder
Milburn Shoffsner
Dannis Gatehouse
Frank Pytlak
Buffalo
Walter McNichols
Howards Shanks
Traner
Purdue Five Holds Two-Game Big Ten Lead In Race
Purdue with an accurate shooting attack built a two game cushion atop the Big Ten standings after defeating Indiana 42 to 36 at Bloomington. Johnny Wooden led Purdue with 17 points as Northwestern followed by beating Michigan 40 to 36 in overtime at Ann Arbor. Wisconsin defeated Chicago 33 to 7 at Madison, lifting Wisconsin from last place.
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Ohio Conference Basketball Tonight
Heidelberg visits Akron while Baldwin-Wallace meets Kenyon at Gambier. Marietta College travels to Huntington W Va to face Marshall College in a rematch. Marshall won the first game 42 to 22. Morris-Harvey plays at Rio Grande.
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Baldwin-Wallace
Kenyon
Gambier
Marietta College
Ohio River
Marshall College
Huntington
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Morris-Harvey
Rio Grande
College basketball cage results across teams and scores
A series of cage match scores from various colleges and cities. Notable results include Washington and Jefferson 41 over Dickinson 34 and Yale 25 over Harvard 32 with multiple other pairings such as Purdue 42 Indiana 29 and Colorado 40 Denver 21.
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Yale
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Creighton
West Virginia
Pro Tennis Faces Tilden Crisis Without Fresh Competition
New York Feb 33 Henry McLemore argues William Tilden's dominance risks eroding professional tennis gate receipts. Tilden’s superior play has left rivals weak and sparse in appeal. Without a strong challenger like Henri Cochet entering pro ranks, spectator interest may collapse.
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Karel Koseluh
Vincent Richards
Koseluh
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Bruce Barnes
Emmet Para
Albert Burke
Princeton Sees Possible Hire for New Football Coach
Princeton students refer to H O Crisler of Minnesota as the new football coach but university officials deny any decision. Dr J G Hibben declined to discuss a telegram offer while Crisler in Minneapolis says he received a flattering offer from Princeton and that the deal may be near completion.
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