Dempsey to Fight Gibbons for World Heavyweight Title
New York January report says Dempsey and Tom Gibbons will meet for the heavyweight title in late May in New York, likely promoter Tex Rickard. Gibbons may appear at Madison Square Garden to boost public familiarity ahead of the 15 round decision bout.
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David J. Walsh
New York
Jack Dempsey
Tom Gibbons
Bng
Dempsey
Tex Rickard
Gibbons
Luis
Firpo
Harry Wills
Wills
Rickard
Tommy
Funny Fred Fulton
Dempty Gibbons
St. Louis
Cleveland
Louisville
Atl Point West
West
Madison Square Garden
Shelby
Gibbon
Jack Kearns
Critics pick 10 best plays with Harry Hooper catch ignored
The article notes dramatic critics selecting ten greatest plays while overlooking Harry Hooper s 1912 World Series catch. It mentions Williams and Helen Wills, Spalla swindling Rickard, and humor about watch awards and alarm clocks. It comments on milking contests in Congress and Firpo s fat midriff with sharp financial hints.
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Harry Hooper
Legislator seeks $7 cap on championship fight prices
New York lawmaker proposes limiting admission to championship boxing matches to seven dollars, arguing it would curb excessive pricing. The measure targets high demand events, aiming to protect consumers while leaving event pricing to market forces.
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New York
Havana council honors Luque for past Reds exploits
The Havana council awarded pitcher Luque a medal signifying his proven mettle with the Reds last year. An eleven year old Chicago girl who carried two pistols may have aimed for an acting career in the films rather than a serious crime.
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Havana Council
Luque
Reds
Chicago
Soldier heads to Buenos Aires for match in Bonus bout
A Soldier fighter travels to Buenos Aires for a bout with unclear pronunciation guidance calling the city Bonus. The line hints at confusion over how the location name is said and the upcoming fight.
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Buenos Aires
Tillie Walker Ranks Third in 1922 Home Run Hits
In 1922 Tillie Walker, Mackian outfielder, ranked third among major league home run hitters with 37 homers. Ken Williams led the American League with 42, while Rogers Hornsby topped both leagues with 42. Walker spent most of last season on the bench before recent dispatches reported his release.
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Tillie? Walker
Mackian
Walker
Ken Williams
Hornsby
Tillie
Umpire’s late Decatur call stuns fans and taps hotel window
University of Illinois athletics chief George Huff recalls a bizarre baseball umpire decision made at nine o clock from a hotel room window in Decatur. The runner was ruled safe, Decatur won, and the angry mob eased as the umpire caught the midnight train out of town.
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George Huff
University of Illinois
Huff
Illinois
Decatur
Catur
Be Delahanty to umpire next season in American Association
Be Be Jim Delahanty, a former American League star, is named to umpire in the coming season of the American Association. Known for his rough but honest style, Delahanty often argued games and once sparred verbally with Tim Hurst in a famed New York park episode during a Chesbro spitter dispute.
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Jim Delavanty
American Association
Jim
Athletics
Delahnty
Tim Hurst
New York
Hurst
Delahanty
Jack Chesbro
Jack Kleinow
Washington
Chesbro
Kleinow
Cheshrol
Prairie Oil and Gas Raises Prices in Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City on January 9 reports Prairie Oil and Gas company raising the price by 25 cents to meet Magnolia’s week-old advance and add 14 cents more. The move aligns with regional pricing shifts affecting the local market.
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Oklahoma City
Okla
Prairie Oi & Gas Company
Magnolia
Rise from obscurity to grid fame Sutherland named Pitt coach
Dr Jock Sutherland, tall Scottish born football figure, rises from unknown student to Pitt coach next fall under mentor Glenn Warner who moves to Stanford. A former Lafayette coach, Sutherland became All America in Pitt's last two years and also excelled in hammer throw. World War service preceded coaching stints.
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PITT
Jock” Sutherland
University of Pittsburg
Glenn Warner
Leland Stanford
Sutherland
Warner
Scotland
Pittsburg
Lafayette
East
Oberlin Quintet Faces Ohio in Athens Friday
Ohio College hosts Oberlin in a big game Friday at Athens Ohio gymnasium as the Green and White seek a home win after a 21 to 20 overtime defeat last season. Oberlin brings four of last year's starters and plans to repeat the upset.
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Ohio University
Athens
Ohio Gymnasium
Oberlin
Ohio
Syracuse
Marietta
Cincinnati
Grover
Syracuse Honors Athletic Mentors Ten Eyck and Keane
Syracuse honors James A. Ten Eyck and Thomas F. Keane with block letters for long service to the Orange. The pair, famed in crew and track, built champions including Olympic winners Woodring and Reidpath across multiple Intercollegiate and Hudson championships.
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N. Y
James A. Ten Eyck
Thomas F. Keane
Orange
P Board
Syracuse Today
Ten Byck
Keane
Ten Eyek
Seuslers
England
Keana
Ten Eyck
Hudson
Poughkeepsie
Allen Woodring
Charlie Reidpath
Tom Keane
Mill
Ohio inter scholastic basketball finals set for March
Dates for the Ohio Inter scholastic finals are set for March 14 and 15 at the state fair grounds Colosseum. Preliminary county and district meets run February 22 23 and February 29 March 1 with about 24 counties and eight districts competing. The Ohio State University floor squad plays all at home on the magnificent state fair grounds court.
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Columbus
Colosseum
State Fair Grounds
Ohio State University
New Eastern State High Gym Aims for Largest Capacity
Wierton notes say the new school will include the state's eastern region’s largest high school gym with seating over 800 and a floor of 60 by 45 feet. Officials cite this as part of broader athletic facility updates keeping pace with growing needs.
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Wierton
Lorain’s Heavy Schedule For High School Basketball
Lorain high school teams play a packed schedule through May 7 after opening Dec 14 against Amherst. The state champions of last year face Cleveland Heights here to close the stretch, with regular games continuing throughout.
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Lorain
Amherst
Cleveland Heights
Navy Skipper T. C. McKee Leads East Basketball Charge
The Navy basketball team is expected to be strong this season and is hard to beat in the East. Captain T. C. McKee is regarded as a standout player and one of the cracks of the East.
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LC. McKee
Navy
T. C. McKee
Mansfield High Seeks Smooth Offense Through Passing Drills
Mansfield Jan 8 The local high school basketball team has little trouble scoring when close to the basket but shows weakness in passing. Coach Gingery has focused on drills to improve ball movement and develop a smoother offensive down the floor.
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Mansfield
Gingery
Mingo Teams to Face Selo and Folanabee Schools
Mingo high school's boys and girls teams travel to Selo O high school next Friday for expected wins as Selo is not strong. On the 18th Mingo meets Folanabee, followed by Steubenville in a later game.
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Mingo
Selo, O
Bselo
Follanabee High School
Steubenville
Cleveland Baseball Club Re-elects Officials and Manager
At the annual meeting in Cleveland Tris Speaker will again serve as manager after piloting the team since mid season 1919. Elected officials include president Barnard, vice president T. J. Walsh, and business manager Walter McNichols.
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Cleveland
Jan
Barnard
T. J. Walsh
Walter McNichols
Cleveland Baseball Club
Tris Speaker
Athens High boys basketball drill before Marion game
Athens high school basketball under Coach Rockhill works on passwork shooting and scrimmage to fix rough spots before leaving for Marion to face Harding and others. Ternell Meintley has shown ability as a center candidate after scrimmages with Ohio University squad. He may play in the Marion game or Saturday’s showdown with Canaanville high school.
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Athens
Rockhill
Marion
Harding
Red
Biack
Ternell Meintley
Fontier
Cannanville High School
Armory
Marston Tops Amateurs But Critics Question His Rank
The national amateur golf title at Mioss Moor last summer elevates Max Marston to third among amateurs. Critics still place Bobby Jones and Chick Evans ahead, with Jones winning the Open at Inwood and Evans close behind. Jess Sweetser and Francis Outimet follow, while beyond them opinions vary.
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Max Marston
Miossmoor
Marston
Bobby Jones
Inwood
Chick Evans
Chicago
Whoa
Jones
Beehind Jones
Evans
Jess Sweetser
Francis Outimet
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