Dempsey Gibbons Title Fight Talks Gain Momentum
Manager Jack Kearns confirms terms being discussed for a Dempsey vs Gibbons bout, likely early outdoor season in New York with a fifteen round decision bout in sight. Kane signed for Gibbons at a rumored 100,900, with Dempsey asking upwards of 500,000 and potential July 4 or Memorial Day timing floated.
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New York
Dan
Jack Iwell Kearns
Colleettor
Eddie Kane
Dempsey- Gibbons
Hot Springs
Ark
Dempsey
Mr. Kearns
Richard
Hwickard
Kearns
Rickard
Kane
Gibbons
Dampsey
Dampsey-Gibbons
Shelby
Polo Grounds
Luis Firpo
Henry Wills
Heavy Phenoms Turn Out To Be Morning Glories
New York dispatch recounts rise and fall of former heavyweights like Bob Martin Tony Meier Jimmy Dime and Jack McAuliffe. It notes declines after early promise as rivals such as Willard Renault and Corbett era names fade from prominence amid shifting fortunes in boxing.
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New York
Bob Martin
Virginia
Chicago
Tony Meiehoir
Jimmy Dime
Tommy Gibbons
Johnson
Willard
Jack Renault
Renault
Telephone Girls Protest Over Hello Title Alternate
The article notes telephone operators object to being addressed as hello girls and jokes that they might instead be called goodbye girls. It highlights workplace labels and evolving gendered terms in the telegraph era.
J. O. Anderson Retires From Davis Cup Play
Australia faces loss of star James O. Anderson who captained the Davis Cup team and defeated William Johnston in the challenge round. He says business pressures force his retirement from international tennis after a demand for $1000 in expenses was refused.
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Australia
James O. Anderson
William Johnston
Anderson
Australian Tennis Association
Foundations of the Mack Era Infield Spotlight
The article recalls Connie Mack era dynastic A's infield with Eddie Collins at second Jack Barry short, Frank Baker third and Stuffy McInnis at first. It notes Collins and Barry were acquired from Columbia and Holy Cross respectively, plus Melonis from Haverhill Mass as a teen recruit.
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Connie Mack
Holy Cross
Melonis
Mack
Haverhill
Mass
Harry Davis
Prank Baker
Reading
The $100,000 Infield Story in Baseball History
The article recalls a famous hype around a legendary infield quartet valued at large sums. It notes Connie Mack and rivals offering big prices, cites $75,000 to $100,000 trades for stars like O Connell and Kamm, and mentions Rogers Hornsby as a high profile rumored figure amid major league talk.
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Charley Lbbets
Rogers Hornsby
St. Louis Cardinals
Het
Brooklyn
Quote Mix Sparks Debate On Storytelling Etiquette
A fragment references reactions to storytellers who warn listeners to stop if they have heard the tale. The text also alludes to a supposed inquiry by A. A. U. officials into Trétzky’s past feats to assess a possible world record, paired with a sardonic remark about Einstein.
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Russia
Trétzky
Einstein
Max Marston Teaches Young Max Jr in Golf Lesson
The article notes golf prodigies start young and cites Max Marston instructing his son Max Jr. in the art of club swinging as the family follows a path of early training similar to Bobby Jones and Arthur Havers.
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Bobby Jones
America
Arthur Havers
Max Marston
Max Jr
Max
Fragmented quotes blur historic policy debates
A jumble of quotation snippets covers immigration, railroads, League of Nations, and labor with mixed voices from Waldeck Zbyscko Casey Stengel Judge Landis Gus H. Tan and Billy Sunday. The disparate lines show public sentiment and rhetoric rather than cohesive news.
Brooklyn Bout: Zivie Beats August Over 17 Rounds
Jack Zivie of Pittsburgh won a decision over Pete August of Bridgeport in a 17 round NYC bout. Paul Berlenbach of New York knocked out Sailor Bull Ryan in the first round.
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Brooklyn
Jack Zivie
Pittsburgh
Pete August
Bridgeport
Connecticut
New York
Paul Berlenbach
Sailor Bully Ryan
Athens High to Face Harding High in Basketball Meet
Athens High School basketball team sails to Marion aboard the 16 45 Hocking Valley train to face Harding High. Captain Cowan and teammates Writehard Shafer Rhodes Wariesi Cofarmechae travel with coach Rockhill and manager Kennedy. A pep rally at the high school preceded departure.
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Marton
Harding Hieh
Hocking Valley
Cowan
Writehard
Shafer
Rhodes
Waries i
Coarmiehae
Conch Rockhill
William Kennedy
Marion
Doug” Torrence
A” Association
P. Carmichael
F. Carnichouel
BK. Alreo
Herb Smith
Rockhill
Philic
Canaanville
Saint Pitcher May Report to Giants
New York reports that minor league pitching star Cliff Markle may join the New York Giants. Markle had a strong season with the St. Paul club of the American Association and previously pitched for the New York Yankees and the Cincinnati Reds.
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SAINT
Giants
New York
New York Giants
Cliff Markle
St. Paul Cclub
American Association
Markle
New York Yankees
Cincinnati Teds
Star Player Pie Traynor Faces Eye Trouble
East reports star third baseman Pie Traynor of the Pittsburgh club is dealing with eye problems. Once the league’s top young player, Traynor is advised by a prominent specialist to avoid eye strain this winter while continuing his college business studies after the season.
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Pie” Traynor
Pittsburg
Traynor
Ney High Star Edgar Bergman Cleared for Play
Edgar Bergman, star forward for Ney high school, is eligible to play after eligibility protest at Paulding. The Ohio High School Athletic Association ruling, confirmed by Defiance Supt I W Howey and Coach Miller, allows him to participate in upcoming games.
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NEY
Hmdgar Bergman
Paulding
Ohio High School Athletic Association
Miller
Supt
I. W. Howey
Defiance
Steubenville Teams May Feature Porter Brothers as Forwards
Steubenville Ohio reports that Sunny and Andy Porter are emerging as regular basket shooters for the S. H. S. basketball squad. The article recalls 1919 when Johnny and Chuck Watkins played as forwards for a famed Steubenville team, marking the previous brothers as forwards in local history.
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Steubenville
Sunny
Andy Porter
Johnny
Chuck Watkins
Coach Blair reorganizes team after graduations
Coach Red Blair has moved ineluctably to reshaping the squad. All likely graduates who would have joined the university this year are assigned to a practice team Blair also coaches.
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R. Brisbane McGraw
Rae Brisbane McGraw
Pennsylvania
McGraw
Coach Young
Blair
Aston
Red” Blair
Makeshift Rings Sent Champs Sailing in Odd Ring Incident
Boxing history recalls Benny Leonard vs Charley White in Benton Harbor where a loose makeshift ring let Leonard fall out of the ropes after White’s early assault. The spectacle fueled talk of a rematch but logistical issues and subsequent bouts overshadowed that plan.
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Benny Leonard
Charley White
Chicago
Benton Harbor
Mich
Leonard
White
Mr. White
Pat Moran
Jack Dempsey
Luis Firpo
Gawkey Sewor
Dempsey
Firpo
Hoppe Leads Cochran In Match To Defend Title
Willie Hoppe champion billiardist leads Cochran on the Pacific coast in the opening block 500 to 376. Hoppe posts a 266-19 average with a high run of 109 while Cochran scores 1915-16 with a high run of 142. The second block of 500 points is scheduled for tonight.
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Boston, Bass
Willie Hoppe
Wellse
Cochran
Pacific Coast
Hopp
Hoppe
Horsemen Forming New Central Ohio Racing Circuit
A new light harness racing circuit called the Central Ohio Racing Circuit is forming. It will run May through the week of July 4 with meetings in Newark Merion Fremont Tiffin and Mansfield drawing regional horsemen.
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Central Ohio
Newark
Merion
Fremont
Tiffin
Mansfield
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