Twenty seven teams gather for Ohio university tourney
Seaman L. Faris reports a 27 team basketball tournament in Athens Ohio university hosting class A and B divisions. Top contenders include Nelsonville Wacebably Chillicothe Washington D H and Portsmouth in A with Athens and McClain among threats. B division features The Plains Leesburg Glenford and Gallipolis as leaders. Winners advance to the state Columbus tournament. locals expect strong showings and possible dark horses.
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Seaman L. Faris
Ohio University
South Central
Portsmouth
Athens
McClain
Greenfield
Hillsboro
Highland
the Plains
Leesburg
Highland County
Glenford
Gallipolis
Columbus
Ohio State
Veryone
University
Tunney and Stribling Eye Planned Miami Fight
WANT TO FIGHT NEW YORK March 9. Gene Tunney and Young Stribling plan a ten round no decision bout in Miami to draw crowds despite questions over purpose and profitability. Promoters advertise a 30 000 seat stadium with a $300 000 cost and $50 000 each for the principals amid debate over the match. Ed Dickerson named referee as training continues and tickets go on sale.
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New York
Gene Tunney
Young Stribling
Miami
Fla
Broadway
Jess Baugh
Dempsey
Tunney
Stribling
Florida
Ed Dickerson
Tommy Milligan Loss Shocks Madison Square Garden Promoters
The defeat of Tommy Milligan at Madison Square Garden ruins plans for an international title bout with Mickey Walker. With Greb’s title out of play there is now little reason to stage Walker versus Milligan and promoters face uncertainty about a replacement match.
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New York
Tommy Milligan
Madison Square Garden
Mickey Walker
Harry Greb
Walker
Chicago Fights Over Legalizing Prize Boxing
Chicago readers contend over legalizing boxing as Dempsey Wills promotion plans progress at Riverview Park. Backers say legalization would create a cleaned up sport while opponents cite corruption and caution from reform groups and former President Roosevelt.
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Chicago
Jack Dempsey
Harry Wills
Riverview Park
B. H E. Clements
Coliseum
A. C
Roosevelts
Pirates Star Paul Waner Promises Big League Fireworks
PASO ROBLES, Calif. March 8 Pittsburgh claims the 1926 NL magnet with Paul Waner who may rival Babe Ruth in drawing interest. The Oklahoma flash, small yet refined, draws wrists like steel and a line drive wrist snap. Waner, one of three brothers, recalls his father’s blessing and his rapid rise from San Francisco to the Pirates with a determined, fast pace.
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Paso Robles
Calif
Pittsburgh
San F Francisco
Ada
Okla
Jed Clarke
Waner
Rhyne
Willie Keeler
Keller
Earl Smith
Adams
Cubs
Beaumont
California
Arthur Shafer
Giants
Shafer
San Francisco
Paul
Reds show stronger lineup as spring drills open
The Cincinnati Reds, after a week of practice in Orlando, display added punch with new shortstop Frank Emmer and left field candidates including Christy, Limmer, and Walter Christensen. Outfield balance with Roush, Walker, Zitzmann, and Sullivan, plus Pipp challenging Hudgens for first base. Luque recovering from surgery, Mays shaping into a comeback, while Pirates remain the team to beat in the NL.
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Jack Ryder
Orlando
Fla
Cincinnati Reds
Pirates
Frank Emmer
Limmer
Reds
Seattle
Walter Christensen
St. Paul
Christy
Hendricks
Bill Zitzmann
Hal Sullivan
Macon
Roush
Walker
Walter Pipp
New York Yankees
Jimmy Hudgens
Muskogee
Cumberland Club
Clyde Sukeforth
Boston
Donohue
Rixey
Adolfo Luque
Luque
Delaney Stops Lohman in Tenth at Brooklyn Arena
Bridgeport sensation Jack Delaney knocks out Joe Lohman of Toledo in the tenth at the Broadway arena Brooklyn. Delaney leads each round and lands five knockdowns before his corner stops the fight. Lohman is saved twice by the bell and suffers a brutal beating as his wife’s presence in the corner draws attention.
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New York
Jack Delaney
Bridgeport
Question Box readers ask sport questions to local figures
The column invites readers to mail questions on baseball football boxing or amateur sports to John B Foster Lawrence Perry Fair Play or boxing and other professional sports at 814 Worth Building with a stamped self addressed envelope for a personal reply or for publication in the column.
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John B. Foster
Lawrence Perry
Question on comparing ball players for imaginary teams
The piece says there is no direct comparison that yields much beyond batting base running and fielding figures. It notes percentages can mislead and managers value players who take chances as fielders even with errors. It adds batters can be judged on hitting power but some are worth more for home runs than others.
Minor League Hero Retires for Real Estate Career
Garry Fortune, veteran minor league pitcher, retires from baseball to enter North Carolina real estate. In nine Eastern League seasons with New London Pittsfield and Springfield he won 134 games against 73 losses and posted a 24 game winning streak for promising young pitchers.
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Garry Fortune
North Carolina
Fortune
New London
Pittsfield
Springfield
Ohio Bob Cats claim wrestling title and honors
The Ohio Bob Cats win the B A A wrestling championship as capt Woodell, Shaffer, Brubaker, O Niel, Blythe and Keck lead the lineup. Shaffer goes undefeated in conference play, Brubaker shines in Cincinnati, O Niel and Woodell crown their seasons with wins.
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Ohio University
Bob Cats
Woodell
Cincinnati
Indiana
Fred Breed
Breed
Miami
Wesleyan
McCurdy
O'Niel
Stone
Shaffer
Ohio team’s undefeated four shine in LB A A title quest
The Ohio squad led by Coach Olson brings an unbeaten quartet and another undefeated on points to Athens for the big meet against Penn State at Denn State next Saturday. The group’s perfection helped win the LB A A title, highlighting the conference race.
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Shaffer
Indiana
Olson
Brubaker
Keck
Penn State
Athens
Denn State
Ohio
Ohio University Faces Marietta College In Season Finale
Ohio University travels to the Ohio Men's gymnasium to meet Marietta College in a crucial finale for the Bob Cats. The game features senior standouts Charlie Wright King and Beckwith and centers Harris Walker and Ward from the visiting squad. Marietta, riding a strong season against West Virginia and Pennsylvania foes, seeks another win after defeating Ohio earlier in the year as Grover’s coach expresses confidence for a strong conference finish.
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Ohio University
Marietta College
Ohio Men's
Marietta
Ohio
Charlie Wright
King
Beckwith
West Virginia
Pennsylvania
Bob Cats
Pioneer City
Harris
Walker
Ward
Grover
Bob Cata
Visiting Teams To Play Nelsonville Basketball Night
Rockbridge boys and girls travel to Nelsonville to face Carbonhill teams on Tuesday at the Y M C A gym. First game is called at 7 30 P M with both boys and girls matches on the schedule.
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Nelsonville
Rockbridge
Carbonhill
Iowa Stops U. S. A. in Narrow Victory
Iowa defeated Ohio State 18 to 17 in a late night basketball game in Iowa City. The narrow win showcased a strong defensive effort and a close scoreline.
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Iowa
Iowa City
Ohio State
Chorus Faces Pressure to Improve for Competition
A Akron Beacon Journal note says a chorus cannot be judged solely by its numbers as competition pushes groups to bigger and better performances.
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Akron, O
Beacon-Journal
Reds Trim Absentee List at Camp with Signatures Pending
Cincinnati report states on March 9 Captain Eddie Roush arrived at the Orlando training camp reducing the Reds absentee list to four. Bressler and Rixey had not signed contracts yet while Luque and Wally Pipp were expected to join before week’s end.
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Cincinnati
Eddie Roush
Cincinnati Reds
Bressler
Rixey
Luque
Wally Pipp
Cockney horse thwarts Kiddie in rough sprint
Racing note describes Kiddie being edged out by a cockney horse that dislikes royalty and work, after a brief, rough furlong effort. The humorous line suggests the rival horse ran fast and spoiled Kiddie’s chances in the race.
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