Dempsey Wins on Points Amid Wills Fallout
Jack Dempsey defeats Harry Wills on points as the New York State Athletic Commission withdraws patronage from Wills. The piece notes Wills signed with Dempsey via a Michigan promoter, straining relations with the local board, and hints at Tunney's possible involvement while outlining ongoing political friction.
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New York
Jack Dempsey
Harry Wills
New York State Athletic Commission
Wills
Gene Tunney
High Estate
Commission
Niles
Mich
Harry
Dempsey
Legion Mien Triumph Over Indianolas In Thrilling Comeback
Glouster March report of the Legion club defeating Indianolas 30 to 25 after a close first half 16 to 12. D Watkins opened scoring and Fellow s led a late rally before the visitors pulled away to a narrow win with strong second half defense and fouls called on both sides. Preliminary: Senior girls over Juniors 15 to 5. Next Friday the Legion travels to Hemlock to face a fast team.
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Glouster
American Legion Club
Legion Boys
D. Watkins
Columbus Boys
Fellows
Indianolas
Legionnaires
Legion
Hemlock
Unders
Ecscethsa
Llamms
Shumacher
Pirates Want Another Flag In 2026 Title Bid
Pirates manager Bill McKechnie predicted the Pittsburgh Pirates will win the 2026 World Series. He noted the club is 25 percent stronger than last year and highlighted pitchers Vick Aldridge Emil Yde Lee Meadows Ray Kremer and John Morrison. McKechnie praised Paul Waner as a strong addition who could earn a regular outfield spot if his hitting mirrors spring form.
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Paso Robles
Calif
Pirates
Bill
McKechnie
Pittsburgh Pirates
Paul Waner
San Francisco
Waner
TRY THIS ON YOUR HARP IN ZANESVILLE NEWS BLURB
A gust of wind shut a cook book in Zanesville Ohio trapping a recipe. The Signal notes a light domestic mishap with no injuries or further details.
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Zanesville
Izzy Zarakov Wins Harvard Honors as All-Round Athlete
Izzy Zarakov, a three sport star, receives Harvard honors for versatile performance. The award recognizes his all round ability across basketball, baseball, and football, highlighting leadership and consistency throughout the season.
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Izzy Zarakov
Wzy Zaranovyv
Stelar
Harvard
Dana P. J. Wingate
Crimson
Barrett Wendel
Zarakov
Ruth Predicts Yankees Pennant Win at Camp Dope
Babe Ruth declared he was in best shape and prophesied the New York Yankees would win the pennant this year in a walk. He named the Atlantic club’s second hitters Tourner, Stock, Cox and Wheat as expected first-timers at St Petersburg. Manager Wilbert Robinson blamed the batting mains for tardiness at the camp.
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Ruth
ST. Petersburg
Vla
Babe
Yanks
Jack Jtournier
Milton Stock
Dick Cox
Zach Wheat
Wilbert Robinson
Is Ruether To Pass Trade Looms In Baseball Talks
Clark Griffith seeks a deal for Dutch Ruether as Senators try to reach terms. He has offered Ruether to John McGraw for Artie Nehl or Hugh McQuillan, with all American clubs reportedly willing to waive on the pitcher.
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Ruether
Tampa
Fla
Dutch Ruether
Senators
Clark Griffith
John McGraw
Artie Nehl
Hugh McQuillan
Brooklyn Nets Fight Aces In Clearwater Exhibition
Brooklyn's four heaviest players clash with the Aces in a Clearwater exhibition as March action opens. The contest previews the teams' lineup strength and potential matchups for the coming season.
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Bobbie
Clearwater
Fla
Brooklyn
Levine Upsets Milligan To Claim Welterweight Spark
In New York on March 4, George Levine defeated Tom Milligan after twelve rounds by unanimous decision. The upset shifts containment of the welterweight title picture, with Levine rising as top challenger while Joe Dundee gains prominence in the field.
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New York
New York State Athletic Commission
Mickey Walker
Tommy Milligan
England
George Levine
Levine
Milligan
Joe Dundee
Baltimore
Lancaster boy wins at Columbus wrestling event
Ray Carpenter of Lancaster defeated Charlie Grip with two falls to one in Columbus. Leo Alexander from Michigan beat Charlie Fox of Cleveland in a 30 minute bout.
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Lancaster Boy
Columbus
Ray Carpenter
Lancaster
Charlie Grip
Grip
Leo Alexander
Michigan
Charlie Fox
Cleveland
Giants Holdouts Near Deals As Three Expected To Sign
Sarasota March 4 Three of the four holdouts from the New York Giants are nearing terms. Jack Scott is to sign today, George Kelly and Irish Meusel are reportedly traveling from the coast to finalize deals. Bill Terry has not yet agreed.
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Sarasota
Fla
New York Giants
Jack Scott
George Kelly
Irish Meusel
Bill Terry
Hauser Skips Practice With Knee Injury at Athletics Camp
Gloom marked the Athletics camp in Fort Myers as Joe Hauser, the first baseman, sat out practice due to a knee cap fracture from last season. Connie Mack said Hauser overtaxed himself and will rest. no cause for alarm. The regulars and scrubs played a nine inning game.
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Fort Myers
Fla
Athletics
Joe Hauser
Connie Mack
Mack
Battery Men Called For Work At Ohio University
Signs of activity at the Ohio University gymnasium appeared yesterday as a notice by Coach Don C. Peden called battery men to report on March 8 for the first practice. Early practices focus on getting pitchers in shape for the coming season with workouts held in the gymnasium.
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Ohio University
Don C. Peden
Bearcat Scorers Contend as Cincinnati Finishes Schedule
Cincinnati Bearcats lead the race for scoring in the B A A with Armstrong of Wittenberg at 112 points and Wright of Ohio close behind. Bolton and Allen of Cincinnati threaten to overtake, while Taylor of Miami guards into the top ranks despite playing guard all season. The table lists players from Wittenberg Denison Cincinnati and Ohio Wesleyan with totals and field goals through March 1.
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Seaman L. Faris
University of Cincinnati Bearcats
Bolton
Allen
Cincinnati
Miami
Bearcats
Armstrong
Wittenberg
Wright
Ohio
Taylor
Dearcats
B. A. A. Reading
Mayer
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F.g. T-P.omstrong
Ce 740i Ke Bees
Cot An
Denison
Kickle
Wea
Dorno
Wes
Jenkins, Denison
Eisenberry
Turney
O.sccveceept
Barr
Dial
Clinger
Lamme
Mehl
EGON Squad Juniors Fight To Narrow 20 13 Loss
The local Junior section team traveled to Guysville and lost 20 to 13. Burroughs Bean and Rode led the visitors while Strickland Dalton and Fields produced key plays. Home players Tom and Sherlock held firm before reserves muddied the late scoring as the game closed 20 13.
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Guysville
Burroughs, Bean
Haver
Strickland
Dalton
Fields
Tom
Sherlock
Glouster Junior High
Boxing Results From Brooklyn And New York Fights
George Levine of Brooklyn won a twelve round decision over Tommy Milligan of England. Johnny Breslin of New York stopped Willie Woods of Scotland in the fourth round.
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Brooklyn
George Levine
Tommy Milligan
England
Johnny Breslin
New York
Wee Willie Woods
Scotland
Betas Top List After Slow Win From Theta Chi
Beta Theta Pi led the intra mural championship at Ohio University with an 84 to 20 win over Theta Chi. The slow, listless game preserved Betas’ edge atop the five-team standings as other class C results showed varied scores and a Dodgers forfeit.
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BETAS
Theta Chi
Beta Theta Pi
Ohio University
Ccconee O
Kappa Tau
Maroons
Yankees
Senators
Mud Hens
Orioles
Dodgers
Ohio Bob Cats to invade Akron and Baldwin Wallace
Ohio University Bob Cats travel to Akron and Baldwin Wallace for Friday and Saturday games. Captain Charlie Wright and guard Bob King retire from foreign floors after three years of service. Nine players join the trip leaving today by train from Columbus aiming to close the season with two wins.
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Ohio University
Bob Cats
Akron
Baldwin-Wallace
Ohio Guinea
Grover
Ob Cats
Miami
Charlie Wright
Ohio
Bob King
Columbus
Duffy Beats Bob in Narrow Toledo Lightweight Bout
Toledo junior light weight Jack Duffy won a 12 round decision by a slim margin over Frankie Bob of Dayton. Duffy took seven rounds to Bobs five in the final tally of the bout held last night in Toledo Ohio.
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Duffy
Bob Toledo
Jack Duffy
Toledo
Frankie Bob
Dayton Flash
Bob
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