Joint resolution backed for Olympic team air transport
Jimmy Gallivan introduces a House resolution granting the Secretary of War authority to use army transports for free movement of U S teams and equipment to Olympic and international events. The piece notes Chicago’s strong marathon entries and coverage of boxing and baseball news, plus Harvard intercollegiate team development.
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Joe Stecher Captures World Heavyweight Title at Madison Square Garden
Joe Stecher defeated Earl Caddock to win the world's heavyweight wrestling championship at Madison Square Garden. The match ended after a single fall lasting two hours and five minutes. Athletic events and entry details follow, with timing and venue notes included.
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Georgia Peach
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D. J. Foley
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Ruth Drives Yankees Gate Returns On Southern Trip
The Yankees report strong financial success from their Southern trip led by Babe Ruth. Fans packed venues hoping to glimpse the home run king and boost attendance.
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Babe Ruth
Chicago Americans Defeat Louisville In A A Exhibition
Chicago Americans beat Louisville 6 to 7 in an Exhibition game as players HKi atteries Payne Lynn Schalk Wright Graham Meyer Kocher contributed to the score and effort for the visitors.
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Belmont Golf Feature Brings Amateur Professional Best Ball Returns
Belmont Spring Country Club launches a renewed amateur professional best ball format with a September 10 date and a broad schedule from April 19 to Thanksgiving. Last season the concept drew professionals from New England and amateurs from New Zealand, prompting follow up events at Meta Comet Club in Providence.
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Boston
Eugene Skip Wogan
Arlmont
Arlington
Nationals and Americans Meet in Exhibition Tilt
In Clarksburg on April 9 an exhibition game featured the Cincinnati Nationals with a 6 14 1 record facing the Washington Americans at 3 8 2. Pitchers Luque Bressler and Allen faced Erickson Schacht and Picvitch with Stachel noted amid remarks about Joe Stecher and Bush league towns.
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Picvitch
Tigers Edge Braves 1–0 in final game of series
Cumberland Maryland April 9 Tigers win the final game 1 to 0 while the Braves claim the series 6 to B rain and cold forced seven cancellations keeping the schedule lighted. Eddie Bayrs started for Boston and held Detroit to three hits over five innings as McQuillan and Siglin produced the lone Detroit run in the sixth.
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Concord High School Opens Season At Waltham
Concord High School baseball to open season tomorrow afternoon in an away game against Waltham High School. Captain Elmer Duggan leads the squad with Faculty Coach Earles W. Peckham aiming to give many players a serious tryout.
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Carpentier Won't Fight Dempsey in America Says Promoter
New York reports that Georges Carpentier is bound by a Cochran managed contract to fight Jack Dempsey only under Cochran's terms. The London promoter favors London or Europe, making an American bout unlikely. Johnny Marto's damaged ears keep him from contention as clubs are urged to pass him up for safety and earnings.
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Boxing notes mark upsets and rules in late season card
Cheers for Bombardier Wells who knocked out Eddie McGoorty in 16 rounds in Britain. Gene Brosseau loses to Mike McTigue in Halifax while Ald Delmont arranges Nashua bouts and referee Fitzpatrick defends Ponteau ruling amid boxing debates.
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Stecher Tops Finn with Body Scissors in Brooklyn
Joe Stecher the world heavyweight wrestling champion weighed 208 pounds and defeated Fred Pila koff of Finland in 22 minutes 4 seconds at the 47th Regiment Armory Brooklyn using a body scissors. Jim Londos forced Jack Samson of Chicago to quit with an arm scissors in 4 minutes 57 seconds despite Samson’s 3 pound edge.
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