Luis Angel plans boxing tour avoiding Jack Dempsey return
New York gossip says Luis Angel will not fight Jack Dempsey in a 15 foot ring again. He is arranging exhibition dates with Renault Fred Fulton Floyd Johnson and others, aiming for a May 4 Windsor bout and touring cities like St Louis Philadelphia and Detroit to maximize gate receipts and profits.
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Urban Shocker Faces Critical Season After Settlement
NEA Service reports pitcher Urban Shocker, after a settlement on his suit, confronts a tense season. His status with the club remains under scrutiny as he must win from the start to quiet critics. Fans expect steady improvement and worry about his handling during the winter dispute.
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Yankees Boss Sees Quick Contract Settlement
New York February 26 Miller Hines, manager of the Yankees, said he is confident all club members will be under contract within two weeks. He noted trouble signing some players but expects an early settlement. At present Babe Ruth Fred Hoffman Mig Schang and Everett Scott are signed.
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Dxer Fuors Havana Fever Stir Over Ill Boxer
Havana reports a furore as Battle Siki's manager seeks to throw light on an incident. The Senega boxer, ill with fever, reportedly attempted to jump from a second story window but was unharmed. A crowd restrained him and he received medical care.
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Giants Crack Southpaw Seeks Fame as Batsman
A piece traces Babe Ruth and George Sisler shifting toward regular batting, arguing a great batter can outshine a star pitcher. It cites Ruth’s move from pitching to outfield under Ed Barrows in Boston and Sisler’s move to first base under Bobby Quin, noting his 1932 MVP award.
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Dusting Off: A Baseball Dust Up Between Austin and Thomas
The article recalls dusting off a batter as a near miss tactic in baseball. Jimmy Austin clashes with Chet Thomas after Dutch Leonard plants a fast ball near Austin’s chin, prompting a heated exchange and an umpire mediated scuffle.
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Rickard and O Rourke To Face State Board Over Ticket Sales
Tex Rickard and Tom O Rourke are to appear before the New York State Athletic Committee to resolve a dispute rooted in O Rourke’s charges that Rickard aided ticket speculators in the Dempsey Firp bout sales last September. If O Rourke’s case holds, criminal charges against Rickard could arise and boxing might be legislated out in the state. Rickard voiced confidence his integrity will be upheld.
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Slattery Defeats Stribling in Buffalo Bout
Jimmy Slattery wins a six round decision over Young Stribling in Buffalo New York. Slattery outboxed the southern sensation with sharp jabs and crosses while Stribling used body attacks. The rivalry suggests a future clash with McTigue Greb or another top star.
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New Arrivals at Brooklyn Camp Sign Two Players
Clearwater Fla Feb 26 Tommy Griffiths outfielder and Harry Shriver pitcher joined the Brooklyn camp. Burleigh Grimes holdout pitcher has accepted terms.
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Columbus Boxing Card Results Highlight Local Contenders
Last night at Columbus Matt Snyder of Dayton fell to Phil O Dowd in 12 rounds with nine rounds won by O Dowd. Tommy Lewis of Columbus defeated Earl Eimms of Nelsonville by decision in six rounds. Benny Kotten of Columbus lost all six rounds to Jimmy Pryce of Columbus.
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Earl Eimms
Nelsonville
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Ike Boone Boston Outfielder Tops Athlete Note
Ike Boone Boston outfielder earns top billing as the biggest athlete spotlight draws attention to his career.
Ike Boone Promised Start in Right Field for Red Sox
Ike Boone the six foot six inch, 230 pound outfielder with a minor league slugger background is pegged by Boston manager Lee Fohl to open the season in right field. Boone previously had a brief trial with the New York Giants last year and is noted for surprising speed despite his size. McGraw favored keeping him off the major league roster when Boone was overweight in spring camp.
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Lee Fohl
Giants Begin Camp as Nehf Leads Workout in Sarasota
Arthur Nehf, star left-hander for the New York Giants, held his first spring workout in Sarasota. New arrivals include rookie pitcher Al Stoner from Knoxville and recruit Earl Webber from Pittsfield joining the Giants camp.
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al Stoner
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Pittsfield
Grover Cleveland Alexander Birthday Dinner for Cub Teammates
Avalon California February 26 Grover Cleveland Alexander marked his 37th birthday with a dinner for a select group of Cub teammates as the veteran pitcher continues to round into form for upcoming games.
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Yankees sure says twirler Yankeees sure says twirler
Joe Bush predicts the New York Americans will win a fourth pennant. He says the Yankees are stronger than last year and contenders have not significantly improved. He notes Cleveland gains George Burns but loses Steve ONeill and Bill Wambsganss, Detroit power without pitching depth, and Boston and Philadelphia becoming tougher.
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Umpire Bill Finneran Returns to Minors After Trials
Umpire Bill Finneran will return to the minor leagues following a second trial in the National League. A leg injury hindered his play last season. City of Cleveland allows Sunday bowling after a twenty year ban.
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