Boxing power plays stir Tex Rickard and rivals in boxing hierarchy
The piece reports rivals Mullen and Fugazy challenging Tex Rickard’s boxing supremacy as Danny Dunn is summoned from Cleveland to New York to arrange heavyweight matchups. Johnny Risko, Tom Heeney, Tunney plans, and other challengers like Jack Sharkey and Jack Delaney are in dispute over contract details amid the shifting heavyweight scene.
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United Press
New York
Messrs. Mullen
Fugazy
Tex Rickard
Rhem
Florida
Chicago
Humbert J. Fugazy
Angora
Richard
Gene Tunney
Tex
Ter
Cleveland
Danny Dunn
Go Risko
Jess McMahon
Danny
Johnny Risko
Tunney
Dunn
Johnny
Tom Heeney
New Zealand
Risko
Heeney
Jack Sharkey
Jack Delaney
Today's Games and Yesterday's Scores
Baseball schedule lists games in Florida and Texas with matchups between A L and N L clubs plus city venues. Sunday results show Cubs, Giants, Tigers, Buffalo, Robins, Indians, and Dallas posting wins at various spring sites.
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Boston
A. L
Sarasota
Buffalo
Athletics
West Palm Beach
Robins
Browns
New Orleans
Indians
Dallas
White Sox
National Collegiate Aquatic Championships Set at Penn
The annual national collegiate championships open at the University of Pennsylvania pool Friday and Saturday. Yale the Eastern champion leads favorites with strong Western entrant Michigan, while Stanford and Oregon sail from the coast.
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Philadelphia
U.P
A. A
University of Pennsylvania
Yale
Michigan
Stanford
Oregon
Hoppe and Copulos Open 600-Round Three-Cushion Match
Willie Hoppe and Gus Copulos of Detroit begin a 600-round three-cushion billiard contest in New York. Hoppe aims to defend his record as the match runs through Saturday and leads to his Chicago national championship bid after this event. He set the 600-point record last week at 438 innings.
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New York
U.R
Willie Hoppe
Gus Copulos
Detroit
Hoppe
Chicago
Boxers Clash Over Split of Receipts This Spring
Two rival fighters argue over purse shares as talks with promoter Jess McMahon yield offers of 25 percent each while both boxers demand 27 percent. The dispute comes ahead of a planned an open air bout this spring.
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Jess McMahon
Jacks
Suominen Payne and Gavazzi Lead Distance Runners
In Grants New Mexico March 26 Arne Suominen Detroit Finn leads the 34 mile Pyle cross country trek from Holbrook Ariz toward Laguna Pueblo with 96 runners still in the race Andrew Payne Claremore Okla close behind Gavuzzi Peter from Southampton Eng completed 30.5 miles from Thoreau to here in 3 49 45 to take lap honors Suominen finished second and Payne third with no dropouts reported and runners in good condition overall
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Grants
N. M
U.R
Pyle
Old Laguna Pueblo
Arne Suominen
Detroit
Andrew Payne
Claremore
Okla
Holbrook
Ariz
Peter Gavuzzi
Southampton
Eng
Thoreau
Here
Souminen
Payne
World Series batting consistency and pinch hit homers
The questions ask if any player in the 1927 Yankees versus Pirates World Series had a hit in every game, whether any batter faced a pitcher three times in one inning in recent years, and if any pinch hitter homered with the bases loaded in 1927.
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Yankees
Pirates
Pirates and Yankees players in notable 1920s baseball at bats
Lloyd Waner and Clyde Barnhart of the Pirates and Mark Koenig of the Yankees made at bats. Martin Callaghan of Chicago faced Philadelphia on August 25, 1922, three times in the fourth. Tolson, batting for a Chicago pitcher, hit a bases loaded homer against the Pirates in May 1927.
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Lloyd Waner
Clyde Barnhart
Pirates
Mark Koenig
Yankees
Martin Callaghan
Chicago
Philadelphia
Tolson
McTigue Faces Marullo in New York Return Bout
Mike McTigue former light heavyweight champion returns to New York for a ten round bout against Tony Marullo of New Orleans at the St Nicholas Arena. The clash marks his first appearance in the city since losing the title to Tommy Loughran on October 7.
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New York
U.P
Mike McTigue
Tommy Loughran
Tony Marullo
New Orleans
St. Nicholas Arena
Carrigan Predicts Red Sox Spark in 1928 Season
Boston Red Sox manager Bill Carrigan says the club will not be the season's football and aims to avoid last season's cellar finish. He notes a mix of youth and veterans and expects strong competition from the Yankees Athletics and Senators, with a likely repeat by New York.
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Boston Red Sox
Carrigan
Bradenton
Fla
United Press
Bill Carrigan
Red Sox
Yankees
Athletics
Senators
Red Sox Manager Sees Stronger 1930 Lineup
Carrigan says Boston will add punch to the batting order with Hoffman Todt Rollings Myer Rothrock Regan Williams Taitt infield and Williams outfield. He forecasts surprise pitching from Morris and Wilson and backs Yankees to win pennant but promises a hustling ball club.
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Carrigan
United Press
Red Sox
Fred Hoffman
Phil Todt
Russell Rollings
Buddy Myer
Jack Rothrock
Bill Regan
Ken Williams
Denny Williams
Flagstead
Doug Taitt
Ed Morris
Mobile
Johnny Wilson
Waterbury
Boston
Morris
Wilson
Bill
Lomski Meets Sekyra in 10 Round Title Bid at MSG
Second chance looms for Leo Lomski Aberdeen Wash fighter who must beat Joe Sekyra Dayton Ohio in a scheduled 10 round bout at Madison Square Garden Friday night. Lomski would face Tommy Loughran in a light heavyweight title defense likely May 4.
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New York
U.R
Leo Lomski
Abderdeen
Wash
Tommy Loughran
Joe Sekyra
Dayton
Madison Square Garden
Lougran
Community club to consider future work in Middleport
The Middleport Community club plans a quar ry meeting this evening at the clubroom to review officers and board activities from the last three months. President Harry Barnes will announce several new committees and an out of town booster has accepted to address the group. Members are urged to present plans to guide future action for the club and county.
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Middleport
of P
Harry Barnes
Miss Worthington Earns Bronze Pin In Typing Test
In Middleport on March 26 Miss Worthington received the bronze pin for typing at 42.7 words a minute. She aims for the silver pin at 50 words. Proficiency awards went to Mary Lighter Louise Sargent Ruby Tracy Hortense Westa and Freda Rumfield.
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Middleport
Miss Worthington
Mary Lighter
Louise Sargeant
Ruby Tracy
Hortense Westa
Freda Rumfield
Lyceum Course Ends Friday At Masonic Temple
The last Lyceum course will be given Friday March 36 at the Masonic Temple. That Different Revue, a costumed program with stage effects, will present the musical sketch College Days and has been praised nationwide as a trio of high merit.
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Middleport
Lyceum
Masonic Temple
Pomeroy Jury Awards Damages in Care Case
Minnie Stockoff wins $1500 against Frank Gates guardian for her mother Wilhemia Mack in a Gallia common pleas court verdict. Breeckhoff sought $2500 for 240 weeks of care at ten dollars weekly with interest.
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Pomeroy
Minnie Stockoff
Gallipolis
Frank Gates
Wilhemia Mack
Breeckhoff
Vaccination urged for residents here
Pomeroy reports health officer urges vaccination following concerns over smallpox. School programs are canceled for precaution, attendance restricted for unvaccinated pupils, and authorities stress care of vaccination sores while public remains calm. One suspected smallpox case noted with no drop in attendance at events.
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Pomeroy
Gilliford
Davis
U. S
Knights prepare piano purchase and baseball team plan
Pomeroy Magnolia Temple Pythian Sisters trustees move to buy a piano for the K of P hall. Knights announce a Knights of P baseball team to play this season at Leifheit ball park with full uniforms. A big Knights and families party is set next Friday evening with cards and an entertainment program.
Florence McCullum Dies In Minersville At 73
Minersville reports Miss Florence McCullum died Saturday afternoon at her parents home here. The crippled woman could not get about but had many friends in Pomeroy Bend and surrounding area.
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Minersville
Florence McCullum
McCullum
Pomeroy Bend
Auxiliary to Meet Middleport Tonight Social Circle
The American Legion auxiliary will meet this evening with Mrs. B. M. Cross on South 2nd Street for a social circle. A large number of guests and friends are to attend.
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Middleport
American Legion Auxiliary
B. M. Cross
South 2Nd Street
Two Addison Pioneers Die Within Days at Columbus and Nearby
George Swisher aged 79, long-time Addison resident, died in Columbus from cancer while living with a daughter. He leaves a widow, several children, and three brothers in Addison area. burial near Point Pleasant. Oldsberry Higginbotham, 87, another Addison pioneer, died late in the week and will be buried at Yeanger cemetery near Point Pleasant.
High School Junior Class Plans Fall Graduation fundraisers
The middleport high school junior class maps social events to boost a slim treasury. A bake sale held Saturday brought in a neat sum to support commencement parties and other graduation season activities.
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Middleport
Mrs Leonard Souder and Willard party visit Columbus
Mrs J C Leonard Mrs James Souder Mrs J F Willard and daughter Miss Frances were in Columbus Saturday for a social or family visit with local residents and shops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Leonard
James Souder
J. F. Willard
Frances
Columbus
Knockouts Aite Hoyt Re-signs With Yankees After Salary Talk
Baseball item notes Aite Hoyt agreed to pitch for the New York Yankees this season after threatening to quit for the undertaking business over pay. Side observations question the census figures and reference pitchers sent to Texas.
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Aite Hoyt
Yankees
Salser Dies in Galena After Illness
Wayne Salser age 45 died at Grant hospital from acute appendicitis. He was son of Nile J. Salser of Bowmans Run and husband of Delia Hysell. Survived by widow and five children Gladys Denver Goldie Giles Ruth. Funeral and burial in Galena Tuesday with relatives attending.
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Pomeroy
Wayne Salser
Grant Hospital
Nile J. Salser
Bowmans Run
Delia Hysell
John Senkus
Gladys
Denver
Goldie
Giles
Ruth
Salser
Galena
John Seakus
Giles Hysell
Stansburys Attend Funeral in Maggie West Virginia
Middleport residents Mr and Mrs G H Stansbury and their children Jane and Will traveled to Maggie West Virginia on Sunday to attend the funeral of James S Mitchell. Mitchell’s passing leaves his sister Miss Anna Mitchell alone at the family homestead.
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Middleport
G. H. Stansbury
Jane
Will
Maggie
W. Va
James S. Mitchell
Mitchells
Mitchell
Anna
Mitchell Homestead
Local Residents Schedule Visits and Moves This Week
Dr. Cecil Horden of Columbus visited his parents in town with wife and son returning Sunday. Mrs. Dean Hayes stayed in Huntington with her parents. J B Bowning and wife left for Magnetic Springs for a vacation. Mrs. Gusta Ruble returns home early week for summer. Mrs. Guinther to undergo surgery at Holzer hospital after treatment. Marion McGuire visits Rutland before returning to Steubenville. Irving and Mrs. Karr back from Zanesville. Homer Rice family move to Jap Russell property on South Second Street.
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Cecil Horden
Columbus
R. H. Horden
Dean. Hayes
Huntington
James Meadows
J. B. Bowning
Magnetic Springs
Gusta Ruble
Frank Guinther
Holzer Hospital
Guinther
Marion McGuire
Will Huggins
Rutland
Steubenville
Irving Karr
Zanesville
Homer Rice
Jap Russell
South Second Street
Lincoln Street
Ringling Shows End at Madison Square Garden
The report notes that Ringling shows will not return to Madison Square Garden. It mentions a Maryland commission barring certain acts as if horse colors affect eligibility. It also states elephants refuse to perform where wrestling has occurred and that Jews comprise about 75 percent of the paying audience. Andy Cohen is named as the New York Giants' new second baseman.
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Ringling
Madison Square Garden
New York Giants
Andy Cohen
Cardinals Play Yankees Today in St. Petersburg
Avon Park Florida March 26. The St. Louis Cardinals break training to travel to St. Petersburg for a game with the New York Yankees. Manager McKechnie names Fred Frankhouse to start with Reinhart and Johnson in relief. The club did not lose a day due to weather and will reach St. Louis on April 5.
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Avon Park
Fla
U.P
St. Louis Cardinals
St. Petersburg
New York Yankees
McKechnie
Fred Frankhouse
Reinhart
Johnson
St. Louis
Giants Return to Augusta Camp After Florida Tour
The New York Giants arrived back at training camp in Augusta after a Florida tour that yielded six wins in eight games. Boston Red Sox joined them for an exhibition at St. Augustine. Andy Cohen driven in a run in each game, despite a first fumble of the year.
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Augusta
U.P
New York Giants
Florida
Boston Red Sox
Giants
Andy Cohen
Newark
St. Augustine
Reds Reach North Early to Begin Season in Florida
Cincinnati Reds depart Orlando with a fit pitching staff and plans to play Indianapolis at Plant City today as they head to Cincinnati for April 5. Manager Hendricks emphasized readiness to open the season.
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Orlando
Fla
U.P
Cincinnati Reds
Cincinnati
Hendricks
Reds
Indianapolis
Plant City
Phillies Practice Ahead of Reading Exhibition Game
Winter Haven Florida March 26 An exhibition with the Reading Internationals is on today as Philadelphia Phillies prepare for departure after two days of practice. The Phils show a 5 7 record through nine games.
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Winter Haven
Fla
U.P
Reading Internationals
Philadelphia Phillies
Phils
Heilmann Regains Batting Eye in Tigers San Antonio Win
Detroit Tigers outfielder Harry Heilmann, last season's American League batting champion, regained his batting eye as he homered twice in the victory over the San Antonio club. Teammate Marty McManus, playing third this season, added two triples and a single.
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San Antonio
Tex
A.R
Harry Heilmann
Detroit Tigers
Heilmann
Tigers
Marty McManus
Braves Complete Florida Exhibition With Split Record
The Boston Braves arrived in Fort Myers to finish their Florida exhibition schedule against the Philadelphia Athletics. Each club has one win in the series with two games remaining. Cooney, sidelined as a pitcher due to a lame arm, will stay on as a reserve outfielder and first baseman while the Braves head back to Boston after the tour.
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Fort Myers
Fla
UPR
Boston Braves
Philadelphia Athletics
Braves
St. Petersburg
Boston
Florida
Johnny Cooney
Robins Catcher De Berry Nursed Finger After Bat Hit
Hank de Berry of the Robins nursed an injured finger on his throwing hand after being hit by Schulte's bat in an exhibition with the Browns at West Palm Beach. After the game the Browns left the park for practice in Brooklyn Monday and Tuesday and headed home.
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West Palm Beach
Fla
U.P
Hank de Berry
Robins
Schulte
Browns
Brooklyn
Hogan Celebrates Birthday in Giants Spring Training Match
Shanty Hogan, catcher for the New York Giants, celebrated his twenty-second birthday during spring training. In an exhibition game that day he collected two hits.
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Giants
Notre Dame to appoint co captains in basketball next season
Notre Dame announces Frank Crowe and Joe Jachym will serve as co captains for the upcoming basketball season marking an unusual leadership choice for the Irish.
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Notre Dame
Frank Crowe
Joe Jachym
May land in majors for Prudhomme major league prospect
Johnny Prudhomme, a big hurler, is said to be the best prospect for the major leagues on the Toronto International League club this season.
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Johnny Prudhomme
West athletes shine as Olympic contenders at Rice Relays
At the Texas and Rice annual relays in Houston on March 26, Charles Paddock already secured an American team berth while other hopefuls show potential for Olympic selection. Notables include Keith of Oklahoma in the mile, McInerney of Kansas in the broad jump, Bracey of Rice and Simpson of Ohio State in sprints, Baldwin of Texas in weights, Haggard of Texas in high jump, and Baird of Iowa with O Neal of Texas A&M in the quarter mile.
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Houston
Tex
Maroh
Texas and Rice
Charles Paddock
Keith
Oklahoma
Eppa Rixey Among Tallest Bi League Pitchers
Eppa Rixey of Cincinnati is noted as one of the tallest pitchers in the bi leagues standing about six feet five inches, five inches taller than the six foot mark.
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Eppa Rixey
Cincinnati
Union College athlete Bill Adams elected Phi Beta Kappa
Bill Adams of Union College in Schenectady New York was recently elected to Phi Beta Kappa, the honor society recognizing academic excellence. This marks a notable achievement for the college’s scholar-athlete.
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Bill Adams
Union College
Schenectady, N. Y
Phi Beta Kappa
Yankees Trade Brother Pair to Selma for Seasoning
The Yankees farmed Newt Moore, brother of Wileey Moore, to Selma Alabama for seasoning as part of roster adjustments.
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Newt Moore
Yankees
New York
Wileey Moore
Selma
Ala
Carrigan Predicts Braves as Formidable NL Contender
Boston Red Sox manager Bill Carrigan says the Boston Braves will be a very formidable contender in the National League this summer, signaling high expectations for the team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Carrigan
Boston Red Sox
Boston Braves
Oldest Pitcher with Reds Adolfo Luque
Adolfo Luque, the Cuban hurler, is the oldest pitcher with the Cincinnati Reds at 37 years old. He remains a key starter and veteran presence on the club.
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Adolfo Luque
Cincinnati Reds
Carnegie Tech selects Harvey White as captain for next season
Carnegie Tech named Harvey White captain again for the upcoming basketball season, after an unusual electoral process. White will lead the team as it prepares for the next year’s schedule.
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Carnegie Tech
Benny Oosterdaaiykh Scores Big Ten Basketball Points
Benny Oosterdaaiykh, American football end, led scoring in Big Ten basketball this year with a total of 129 points across league games.
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Benny Oosterdaaiykh
Wiech
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