Champion Jack Britton Recalls Defeat by Mickey Walker
Ex welterweight champ Jack Britton recounts his loss to Mickey Walker in Toledo. Britton details Walker’s aggressive body work, the brutal rounds, and his own pain as he fought through fatigue and a late rally to retain the title only by decision. He credits Walker’s improvement and reflects on retirement thoughts after the brutal bout.
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Jack Britton
Mickey Walker
Thad
Walker
Ohio
Bryan Downey
Mna
Downey
Tel Lewis
Colt
Mickey
Tham
Walker Kent
Dan
Jack
Hym
Haley
Hales
Morgan
Merel
Soma
Federal Prison Nine Defeats World's Fair Team 6 to 1
The Federal prison team defeated the World's Fair by 6 to 1 at the penitentiary yesterday. Attendance was 2,440 with readers noting the game provided rare recreation and a morale boost for inmates under Warden Dyche and Deputy Warden Fletcher.
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M. D. Gleason
Senitentiary
Oatside
Dyche
Fletcher
Bishop
Dousinsville
Porterdale
Milatend
Federala
Vison
Alare
Fort McPherson
Old Est and Auburn Meet Old Est and Auburn Meet Tigers vs Bulldogs in Macon
In Macon this afternoon Auburn sends nine to meet Yale in a nine inning baseball game. Auburn, after a 1 0 victory over Fort Benning, seeks another win as Yale struggles on offense. Sheridan may face Yale on the mound as Yale works out its pitching rotation after a double bill with Georgia.
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Bulldogs
Macon
Mike Donahute
Auburn Tigers
Yale Bulldogs
Auburn
Fort Benning
Yale
Georgia
Mike Donahue Haa
Sheridan
Yale Battery
Mercer
Swimming Starts Turns and Touching by Captain George Strigg
Captain George Strigg discusses swimming starts, turns, and touching, noting the best early start methods for sprints, the advantage of quick turns, and how proper technique aids overall performance. He highlights practical drills and urges questions to be sent to the Red Cross or this paper.
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George Strigg
A. R, GC
Southern Swimming
Staigg
Tim
Red Cross
Coulon Faces Tim O Dowd Bout Tuesday Night
Edie Coulton of New Orleans set to share honors with Tim O Dowd at the Audi torium glove shower Tuesday night. O Dowd’s camp disputes, with James Albertus Mayson boasting of his fighter’s strength, while both camps prep fighters and locals for a bustling boxing card in Atlanta.
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Edie Coulton
New Orleans
Thouthy YU Dowd
Avanta
Conlon
Fang
Enktie
Chicago
Couluo
Chivaxo
Atlanta
Yimoths
Eddie
O'Dowd
James Albertus Mayson
Tim
Constitution
James Albertus
Messrs
Conlon and Company
Timothy
Bob
Ile
Timmy
Coulon
Coulton
Pat Moore
Memphistan
Mr. Mayson
Mr. Moore
iPones de Leon
Western Heights battles Agogas for cage crown
Western Heights Baptist and the Agoga basketball teams meet tonight at 8 16 in the city amateur basketball championship at the Y M G A court. Western Heights features Morris Perry Mott Wynn and a seasoned lineup while Agoga lists Price Wilkman Cooper Farrel Lindell and Ferrell, a strong Sunday school favorite. The expected clash between two top amateur squads should draw a packed gallery.
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Western Heights Baptist
Y. MG
A. Icourt
Chhampionship
Bothey
Western Weights
Ayoga
Agora
Ern Heights
Morris
Perry
Tech High
Daw King Pin Winner at Bowling Congress Meet
Unclear report from April 1 in fuuwaueee Wisconsin notes Daw King Pin as champion. Davy reportedly shattered world records at the American Bowling Congress event, allegedly spilling 2,014 sheets and achieving a high score of 7,58N with aid from a partner.
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Fuuwaueee
Wis
Cuartes
Daw
Davy
Hie Ilaon
Dawy
Pettingill Challenges Wilson For Flyweight Title
Al Pettingill, southern flyweight champ, seeks a title bid against Frankie Genaro’s era rival Claude Wilson. Promoters in New Orleans and managers John Cox and Tommy Tompkins negotiate likely Birmingham Atlanta or Macon venues. Herman and Mandot back Pettingill, while Wilson avoids renewed clashes, a potential Birmingham showdown shaping up.
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al Pettingill
Joe Mandot
Péte Herman
America
Frankie Genaro
Claude Wilson
Birmingham
New Orleans
Wilson
AL Tommy Tompkins
Dettingill
Claude
Tompkins
Pettincil
Pettingill-Wilson
Macon
Atlanta
New York
Pete Herman
Petringil
Pettingill
Herman
Queensbury
Pettinaill
Cox
Sybiler
Georgia and Md battle Bulldogs return from Macon strong in spirits
Georgia Bulldogs arrive after sweeping Macon double header with heartening fan acclaim in Athens. Maryland State, veterans from 1922, arrives from College Park to face Georgia at Sanford Field. Yale, Dartmouth, and other games loom. Branch Rickey watched Georgia Yale, discussed first baseman J D B Thomason for possible pro baseball.
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Georgia Bulldogs
Macon
Vale
Georgia
Maryland State
College Park
Maryland
Marylanders
Kiddie Rawson
Bulldogs
Clark
Washington City
Sanford Field
Bae
Yale
Dartmouth
Jim Robertson
Branch Rickey
Michigan
St . Louis Cardinals
J. D B. Thomason
White
Sarazen Cleared to Enter British Open at Troon
New York April Gene Sarazen American golf champion was granted permission by Briarcuit Lodge directors to play in the British Open at Troon Scotland in June A leave of absence begins May 2 He will practice at Thriar Cliff and join other American golfers a month before the match to acclimate Then he will return after the British event
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New York
Gene Sarazen
Briarcuit Lodge
Troon
Scotland
Sarazen
Thriar Cliff
Lodge
Archie Sanderson
Sleepy Hollow
Hawthorne Sets Early Summer Meeting Date
Hawthorne announces an early summer meeting beginning June 30 at the Blawthorne track. Officials of the Monola Jockey Club say the 25 day meet will proceed unless a new racing law is enacted before the opening. If a law passes and racing falls under a commission, date adjustments may be needed but should not disrupt plans.
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Blawthorne Track
Ber
Miinola Jockey Club
Springfield
Club of
Fieids
Crackers Batter St. Augustine 12 to 1 In Fla Spring Tilt
Bennie Karr and Cliff Best led Atlanta to a 12 to 1 win over St. Augustine as Crackers bats exploded after slow start. Killinger Langford Ring Burke Guyon all contributed multi hit days with Miller and Moore adding runs. The team heads to Valdosta for tomorrow’s game against South Georgians with Newberry Williamson loaned to Valdosta club.
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Atlanta
St. Augustine
Fla
Crackers
Bennie Karr
Cliff Best
Augustine
Bay
Ale
Johnny
Eddie Moore
Miller
Mika Burke
Joe Guyon
Burke
Gnyon
Valdosta
Jorge Dumont
King Brady
Newberry
Williamson
A. E. Ring
Guven
Killenger
Herman
Taneford
Cole
MarDaniel
Natzer
Hermandez
Wheatley
Penn Penn-Dartmouth Baseball Clash at Grant Field
Pennsylvania and Dartmouth open Grant field play in a feature clash as both crews seek season momentum. Penn’s Huntzinger stands out as a premier pitcher while Dartmouth arrives after strong southern tour results. fans expect a hard nine inning battle today in Tuscaloosa.
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Pennsylvania
Dartmouth
Grant Field
University of Pennsylvania
Tech
Peon
Georgia
University of Georgia
Huntzinger
Mississippi to Face Tennessee in April Schedule
The University of Mississippi baseball team announced by athletic director R L Sullivan lists games with Tennessee April 18-19 at campus Millsaps April 25-26 and other clashes through May 19. Ole Miss has played three games this season defeating Mississippi College and LSU once each and losing to LSU once.
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Miss
University of Mississippi
R. L. Sullivan
Pas
Wisconsin
Mississippi College
Tennessee U
Millsaps College
Mississippi &A. & M
Union University
Cam. An
Jackson
Mississippi A. & M
Starkville
Louisiana State University
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