Zanesville to Furnish Hard Pane for High Game
High school players sharpen for Friday night clash with Zanesville at the armory. Zanesville boasts a stronger lineup this year and defeated Newark 7 to 5 last Friday with many second-string men. Theodore Cowan returns from Florida and may back up guard duties while Muir recovers from a cold and competes at center.
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Zanesville Five
Torrence
Newark
Theodore Cowan
Florida
Athens High
Ted
Muir
Boxing saga at Madison Square Garden in Flynn era
New York reports Leo Flynn once controlled access at MSG. He welcomed Mickey Walker, who later became welterweight champion. Now Flynn trains Dave Shade as Walker ignores them, and Walker taunts Flynn’s camp with sharp digs about loyalty and respect.
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Leo Pp
Flynn
Madison Square Garden
Leo
Mickey Walker
Mr. Walker
Mr. Flynn
Dave Shade
Lee
Mickey
McIntyre & Heath
Head
Joe
Beckett’s Doctor Says He Can’t Fight
The doctor declares Beckett unfit for combat, a fact long known by the public. The remark frames the veteran writer’s fraught health in the context of his public persona and past battles.
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Beckett
Dempsey Now Linked Only With Harry Wills Says Commission
The New York boxing commission lists Dempsey's challengers with Jess Willard too old Tom Gibbons too small Brennan too soft and others too willing. If Dempsey wants a fight he can go with Wills otherwise he can wait for the public to demand action.
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New York Boxing Commission
Jack Dempsey
Harry Wills
Jess Willard
Tom Gibbons
Brennan
Mr. Dempsey
Wills
Mooney Boxing Promoter Faces Rise of Rent Reminder
In Boston years ago John ny Mooney ran a boxing club with weekly fight cards. As fights were announced from ringside, a loud voice in the gallery interrupted before the final bout, quipping that Mooney owed rent.
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Boston
Johnny Mooney
Johnny
Mooney
Maurice Taylor Heads Michigan Aggie Eleven
Maurice Taylor of Cleveland was unanimously chosen by Michigan Aggie players to head the 1928 eleven at East Lansing. He played guard this season and was a dependable part of the Aggie forward wall. The squad will lose only two regulars next year Morrison and Captain Johnson.
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East Lansing
Mich
Maurice Taylor
Cleveland
Michigan Aggie
Aggie
Morrison
Johnson
Brakeman Dies After Train Collision in Eureville
H R Albaugh Panhandle railroad brakeman was killed instantly when struck by a fast passenger train today in Eureville QO dan 23. Details of the incident are not yet released from the scene.
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Eurenville
H. R. Albaugh
Panhandle
Being A Good Fellow Proves A Costly Fight Life
The article recalls famous boxers like Battling Nelson Joe Wolcott Ad Wolgast Jack Dempsey Benny Leonard and Young Corbett and notes how wealth fades when fighters lose income and friends. It laments that success can bait fair-weather associates and that many great fighters end broke and forgotten.
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Young Corbett
Charlie Paddock Leads Los Angeles Parade Marshal Role
The famed sprinter Charlie Paddock appears in an unusual parade appearance in Los Angeles wearing a plug hat bright red top boots and mounted on a fiery charger. He served as parade marshal, not stepping from track to horse racing, surprising observers yet staying in his ceremonial role.
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Charlie Paddock
Addock
Charley
Mercy
Los Angeles
Charlie
Prince Charley Claims Gypsy Royal Lineage Abroad
West Palm Beach reports Prince Charley Hajos, known as Charley Gypsy, and his clan camped in a Florida flatwoods. He asserts royal blood tracing to a Romany king in 1412 and says his father is on a Cuban throne. He cites global support, languages, and a vast Gypsy records system.
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Walter Johnson's three consecutive 1908 shutouts vs Yankees
Walter Johnson pitched three straight shutouts against the New York Highlanders in September 1908, recording 6, 4, and 2 hits allowed in the three games. The arc of his performance drew praise for mastering the mound under the single umpire system as Washington secured wins on September 4, 5, and 7.
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New York
Siagle
Glosa
Washington
Joe Cantillon
Walter
Jack Chesbro
Chesbro
FORREST TAKES OVER INDEPENDENT LAUNDRY TOWEL SUPPLY CO
D Ward Forrest former manager of the IFRR Beasley Ford agency at Glouster and a noted Ohio University athlete becomes president and owner of Columbus based Independent Laundry Towel Supply Co. The firm specializes in towel services for offices, doctors, barber shops, restaurants, and factories. Forrest set a 10 ft 6 in indoor pole vault mark at Ohio University, is married with one daughter.
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Beasley Ford Agency
Glouster
Ohio University
Independent
Laundry & Towel Supply Co
Columbus
Mr. Forrest
Iie
Flapper Fashion Stampedes with Flapping Skirt Talk
A playful note highlights long skirts worn by flappers, suggesting the skirts provide a dramatic flap. The remark captures period humor about wartime silhouettes and dancewear in a social fashion scene.
Princeton Confers Professor Title on Trainer Keane Fitzpatrick
Princeton N J January 28 Trustees of Princeton University appoint Keane Fitzpatrick as professor for his pivotal role in developing athletics at Princeton He shapes Tiger teams across track field and football and acts as an advisory coach to Bill Roper Fitzpatrick is regarded as the dean of college trainers and a respected former athlete.
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Nelson
New York
Bat
Battling Nelson
Princeton
Keane Fitzpatrick
N. J
Princeton W University
Fitzpatrick
Fitgspatrick
Knceton
Wirepatrick
Witzpatrick
Bill Roper
Roper
Know the Rules and Play Your Golf It Right
A seasoned golfer urges strict adherence to golf regulations to fair play. He recalls cases where referee decisions altered outcomes, stressing not to accuse opponents yet protect the standard of honesty. He cites matches in Chicago and a National Championship showing how small rule threads decide big results.
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Trate
Travers
Wareren Wodd
Chicago
London man named assistant adjutant general of Ohio
Announcement from Columbus dated January 23 states Major John Volka of London was appointed assistant adjutant general of Ohio. The appointment was announced at the governor's office in Columbus.
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Columbus
John €. Volka
London
Ohio
Donahey
Senate passes bill to tax national bank stock by states
After a lengthy debate in Washington the senate approved a bill allowing states to tax the stock of national banks at the same rate as state banks and private corporations. The measure carried 59 votes to 18.
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Washington
Senate
Ulster Offers Next White Hope in Boxing Prospects
Belfast reports British promoters see Ulster as a rich source of potential heavyweight boxers. Young local men, over six feet tall and strong, lack boxing experience but could become world beaters with training. Sir James Craig praises Ulster youth physique and strength.
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Ulster
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James Craig
Trish Samsons
Tie
Tyrone
Connie Mack Praises Ogden as Potential Pitching Star
Philadelphia January 23 Connie Mack calls Ogden a possible standout on his pitching staff saying the young player from Swarthmore College could become a key twirler next season. Mack notes Ogden’s limited 4 4 won lost record but argues his talent merits attention.
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Connie Mack
Hoyas
Ogden
Fran Mack
Last Night's Fights in Abucyrus Ohio Card
Johnny Ringl of Cleveland defeated John Horvath of Mansfeld in a 10 round bout. Eddie Conrad of Cleveland beat Young Scottie of Ashland in 10 rounds. Al Dundee of Mansfeld drew with Kid Dugan of Cleveland in 10 rounds. Harry Anderson of Banduaky knocked out Jay Layman of Mansfield in the second round. Walter Kints of Rhuevius drew with Young Garnes of Marton.
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Johnny Ringl
Cleveland
Johnny Horvath
Mansfeld
Wddie Conrad
Young Scottie
Ashland
Detroit Boxing Night Ends in Draw and Beatings
In Detroit Sid Barbarla and Johnny Mendeiesohn fought to a ten round draw while Joe Lieda lost his ten round bout. Tommy Trughes defeated Buddy Gaus of Canton in ten rounds.
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Sid Barbarla
Johnny Mendeiesohn
Joe Lieda
Tommy Trughes
Young Tiurley
Buddy Gaus
Canton
Pittaburgh contender Cuddy De marco outclasses Bernie Hahn
In a ten round matchup at Pittaburgh the local fighter Cuddy De marco defeated Bernie Hahn of Wheelif, delivering a dominating performance to secure the verdict.
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Pittaburgh
Cuddy Demarco
Pittshureh
Bernie Hahn
Wheelif
Jersey City Bouts: Gre Outpoints Shade in One Round
Harry Gre of Jersey City defeats Billy Shade of California by a one round stoppage then wins a controversial decision in the light heavyweight matchup.
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Jersey City
Harry Gre
Eha Flon
Billy Shade
California
Pepualt
Boxing results from New York card feature several decisions
Sammy Zlee Nehtweleht defeated Kid Sullivan by decision in a 126 round contest. Billy Murphy of Staten Island knocked out Willie Curry in the eighth. Arty Catena won a decision over Slarold Felder in ten rounds.
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New York
Sammy Zlee Nehtweleht
Buffalo bouts shuffle results from Rueffalo card
Prankie Sehoée of Buffalo defeated Harvey Thorpe of Kansas City while Kid Alberts of Detroit fell to Bo Farland of Buffalo. rounds completed show uneven fortunes for local fighters.
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Rueffalo
Prankie Sehoée
Buffalo
Ove Harvey Thorpe
Kansas City
Kid Alberts
Detroit
Bo Farland
Rochester bouts decide two ten rounders
Mike Dempsey of Rochester earned a ten round decision over Jimmy Sullivan of New York. Mike Conroy of Rochester won a ten round decision over Joe Burk of Detroit.
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Rochester
Mike Dempsey
Jimmy Sullivan
New York
Mike Conroy
Joe Burk
Detroit
Anthon Downey and Hilly Ryan Tie in Ten Round Draw
In Cincinnati the welterweight bout between Anthon Downey and Hilly Ryan ended without a winner after ten rounds. Both fighters traded punches and maintained momentum through a close decision in a packed arena.
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Cincinnati
Anthon Downey
Hilly Ryan
Dramatic Duel Ends in Fatality in Martinez
Laborer Martin is dead after a duel in Martinez California. His divorced wife is dying and C H Palmer narrowly escapes death as bystanders react to the firefight that occurred today.
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Cal
Jah
Martin
C. H. Palmer
Wife at work after confession clears husband in murder
Melva McKinney, 26, wife of Roy M. McKinney who was said to be innocent of murdering Officer McCreight in Wilmington, Ohio, was found working today in a Cincinnati restaurant.
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Ath Melva McKinney
Roy M. McKinney
McCreight
Wilmington
Ohio
Death toll rises from auto train incidents in Cincinnati
Four people were added to the death toll from automobile train accidents in Cincinnati within the last 24 hours. All fatalities involved train collisions.
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Pour Lore
Cincinnati
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