Three Promoters After Big Boxing Match
Three New York promoters push a proposed Dempsey versus Wills bout with record money offers. Charlies Henderson backs a 110000 seat stadium plan and a $500000 check to Kearns to guarantee the September championship. Tex Rickard skims in with rival ambitions and a ready title grab. Henderson asserts his venue will secure the attraction.
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New York
Jimmy Deforest
Polo Grounds
Jack Kearns
Jack Dempsey
Deforest
Dempsey
Charlies S. Henderson
Brooklyn
Long Island City
Henderson
Kearns
Harry Wills
Tex Rickard
Yankee Stadium
Boyle
Thirty Acres
New Jersey
Trenton
N. J
Henderson Crater
Three Major Changes in Football Rules anticipated
New York March 12 news says the football rules committee will likely approve three major changes at the upcoming meeting: abolish the first down after an offside penalty, and restore the kicking tee for kickoffs. Other rules may be clarified but the forward pass should remain intact.
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New York
Football Rules Committee
Football Coaches Association
Miss Payson Eliminated by Frances Hadfield
In St Augustine Florida on March 12 Miss Helen Payson of Portland Maine was beaten by Miss Frances Hadfield of Milwaukee seven and five in the Florida east coast womens championship match play.
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St. Augustine
Fla
Helen Payson
Portland
Maine
H. P. Turnbull
Philadelphia
Florida East Coast
Ae Hadfield
Milwaukee
Yannigans Beat Pirates for First Victory
In Paso Robles California on March 12 the Yannigans earned their first win against the Pittsburgh regulars as they overcame a nine run deficit. The outcome marked a notable upset and boosted the Yannigans standings.
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Paso Robies
Cal
Yannigans
Pittsburgh
Pitchers Shine In Five Inning Exhibition Game
Ray Kremer pitched five innings for the Yannigans allowing four hits and one run while Adley and Feeley also showed well for the regulars. Bernard Culloton of Fordham worked the ninth for the Yannigans and left a strong impression.
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Ray Kremer
Yannigans
Adley
Feeley
Bernard Culloton
Fordham
Collett Defeats Perry In Florida East Coast Golf Stop
In St. Augustine on March 12 the Florida East Coast women's championship saw Glenna Collett defeat Ruth Ann Perry two up after last year’s champion Perry, from Philadelphia, fell behind. Other results included Mrs. Alex Smith of New York beating Miss Bernice Wall 2 and 1 and Frances Hadfield of Milwaukee over Helen Payson of Portland 7 and 6.
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St. Augustine
Fla
Glenna Collett
Ruth Anne Perry
Philadelphia
Alex Smith
New York
Bernice Wall
Oshkosh
Wis
Frances Hadfield
Wilwaukee
Helen Payson
Portland
Maine
Alonzo Beats Richards In Florida Tennis Semifinal
Manuel Alonzo, Spanish Davis cup star, upset Olympic champion Vincent Richards in the Florida men's singles championship semifinal in Palm Beach. Alonzo won 6 4 6 0 6 3 as Tilden advanced to the final by defeating S Howard Voshell 6 0 6 1.
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Palm Beach
Fla. Mar
Manuel Alonzo
Vincent Richards
Florida
William Tilden
S. Howard Voshell
Clarksburg Receives Two Dollar Conscience Money
City Manager H. G. Otis received a $2 bill and a letter from EF. L. Oliver of Kenmore Ohio. The writer says years ago he caused damage to a city street lamp and has since felt conscience stricken seeking to make amends toward God and man.
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Clarksburg
W. Va
H. G. Otis
EF. L. Oliver
Kenmore
Ohio
Marquis Curzon of Kedleston Recovers Comfortably In London
London on March 12 Marquis Curzon of Kedleston was reported recovering from an operation performed several days ago. A bulletin saved by his attending physicians says he spent a comfortable and restful day.
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Curzon
London
Marquis Curzon of
Kedleston
Baseball and boxing quips thread through spring headlines
A collage of sports notes mocks spring training and boxing rumors. References include Babe Ruth waistline privacy, Eddie Roush, Nurm crediting Fin land, Branch Rickey pitchers, Johnny Walker, Cozy Dolan memory, Willie Hoppe vs Harry Wills talk, Dempsey promoter talks with Deforest and Tex Rickard, and a film trial in Trenton.
Dempsey Offered Large Purse for Wills Title Bout
New York March 12 Jimmy De Forest matchmaker for the Polo Grounds Athletic Club announced he had offered Jack Dempsey a large purse for a match with Gunboat Smith or Billy Wills. The announcement signals plans for a major heavyweight bout and draws attention to the club’s boxing program.
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New York
Jimmy Deforest
Polo Grounds Athletic Club
Jack Dempsey
Battling Siki to Meet Berlenbach in MSG Twelve-Round Bout
Battling Siki the Senegalese former world light heavyweight champion will fight Paul Berlenbach at Madison Square Garden in a twelve round bout tomorrow night. Reports from Siki's Summitt New Jersey training camp say he is in excellent condition after hard work.
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New York
Siki
Paul Berlenbach
Madison Square Garden
Summitt
N. J
Exhibition Baseball Results From Florida Games
In St. Petersburg New York Americans beat Boston Nationals 14 to 2 with Beall Johnson Shocker and ONeill contributing. Washington Americans defeated Cincinnati 5 to 1 at Orlando, Zachary Marberry Russell and W Hargrave driving runs. At Fort Myers Philadelphia Nationals shutout Philadelphia Americans 6 to 0 with Couch Knight Betts Henline Baumgartner Harris Groves and Perkins contributing.
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St. Petersburg
Fla
New York
Boston
Beall
Johnson
Shocker
O'Neill
Hoffman
Marquard
Genewich
Benton
Gibson
Orlando
Fla. HE
Washington
Cincinnati
Zachary
Marberry
Russell
W. Hargrave
Tate
Rixey
Sheehan
Donohue
FE. Hargrave
Fort
Quinn Clings to Earliest Form as Red Sox Pitching Power
Veteran pitcher Jack Quinn protests aging labels while defying critics. The Boston Red Sox staff features eighteen hurlers with six six footers and twelve right handers. Quinn weighs around 190 pounds and vows a strong season despite the chatter about age.
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Jack Quinn
Boston Red Sox
Boston
Howard Emke
Alex Ferguson
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