Boxing prospects fade as promoters seek abroad bouts
The boxing world faces a dim future with champions chasing money overseas while American arenas struggle to find heavyweights able to face top contenders like Billy Miske. Promoters wire for Harry Wills to fight Dempsey in England, highlighting a sport that grows wealthier for some yet poorer for many fighters. Industry figures note rising fortunes for some boxers like Willie Jackson yet persistent gaps in viable opponents for major names.
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Ring
Willie Jackson
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Thia
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Arena
Billy Miske
Miske
Boxing notes and matches announced for Elm Elks tourney
Yesterday's papers hinted at Mahoney's late-notice fight while Boston Lodge of Elks hosts an amateur boxing tourney at the Elks Home in Somerset Street with 112 118 and 126 pound classes filling fast. George Dennis solicits entries. Lew Teacher and Johnny Dundee are set to box at Madison Square Garden on May 6. Charley Harvey sails to London to back Ted Kid Lewis against Georges Carpentier on May 11 and then plans to return to challenge Gene Tunney for the American light heavyweight title.
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City Cup Gift Endorsed by Mayor Gurley for Boston League
Mayor James M. Gurley expressed hearty approval of a new Boston Twilight Baseball League project. He announced he has donated a clip to the league and that the City Cup will be awarded to the league champion.
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James M. Gurley
Press Notices Prove Bambino Is Suspended But Not Submerged
Press notices discuss the Bambino suspension amidst broad sports chatter. Mentions of Dempsey, Demp, and Connie Mack frame a 1922 era view of pennant races, speed doubts for the Yankees, and political jabs, noting uncertainty in baseball and politics as era commentary.
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Orice
Giants Poised Favorites Says Dodgers Manager
Uncle Wilbert Robinson of the Brooklyn Dodgers declares confidence that no club can beat the Giants and that the National League pennant favors New York. He emphasizes the Giants’ strength and downplays rivals’ chances.
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Wilbert Robinson
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Sports Roundup Touches On Dempsey Wills Cobb And Broad Athletic Moves
Arthur Duffey surveys sports chatter from boxing to track and rowing. Babe Ruth suspension figures, Miller Huggins Yankees waiting the Babe, Gardner Calza bout rematch chatter, Rickard’s boxing promo future, Harvard and Cambridge marks, Dempsey Wills talk, New York wrestling rule debate, Penn relay praise, and A A U federation buildup with Nat Butler and Alonzo Stagg pushing reform.
British Lacrosse Tour Battles Harvard at Soldiers Field
The Oxford Cambridge lacrosse team, touring the U S, faces Harvard at Soldiers Field this afternoon. In 11 games over 22 days the visitors have won six, beating Lehigh 7 2 and Penn State 6 0 among others Morley, the sole American on the squad, is injured and will not start.
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Twilight League Boosts Amateur Baseball in City
The Mayor backs a twilight amateur league expanding to city playgrounds. Daylight saving lets workers catch games after dinner, with extra bleachers planned for comfort. The league opens May 16 at Forest Hills with St Andrews Forest Hills and Dorchester Baseball Club, Mayor Curley present to hand over the cup.
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Chelsea A A Still in Boxing to Stage Amateur Tourney
The Chelsea A. A. plans an amateur boxing tournament at the Chelsea Theatre on Saturday night April 29. Classes include 112 pounds novice and 126 and 185 pounds open. Entries close with Fred O'Brien at 7 Beacon Street Chelsea. Riverton A. A. reportedly closes for the season.
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Cambridge Latin Withdraws From City Rowing Championship
Cambridge Latin pulls out of the race to decide Cambridge city rowing honors on the lower Charles from Cottage Farm bridge to Harvard bridge. Browne & Nichols and Rindge Tech will race for the title with Spaulding as cox. The private school crews feature Denton Farnham Elliot and veteran captain Bradford in a bid to claim the championship.
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Shevlin and Siegel to Box at Boston Arena
Eddie Shevlin and Nate Siegel are re matched for a bout at the Boston Arena next Monday night May 1 in Arena A. C. interference over Billy Miske and Bill Brennan. Brennan pulled from the card as Miske faces Jack Dempsey in the fall. The May 1 match could lead to a Britton bout if Dan Morgan allows it with the winner. Discussions also consider staging the fight at Revere.
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Bill Brennan
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B U Pistols Top Iowa State In Telegraph Scoring Match
Boston University pistol team defeated Iowa State 298 to 262 after telegraph score comparison. Leading BU scorers were Wheeler 62, Fuller 68, Kingman 67, Paul 2, Hutchinson 5. Next match against Michigan Aggies on April 26. rifle team to shoot Lat vines at Georgetown. Ongoing outdoor practice at Wakefield range features notable 200 yard performers.
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St Johns Prep Tennis Team Opens Spring Schedule
St John's Prep tennis team will play eight matches this spring beginning May 8 at Danvers High and ending June 2 at Beverly. Captain George Stadel, who also trains with the football squad, will join the group today. Players include Jack Carleton, Henry Carleton, Bernardin, Aliones, Grewen, McConnell, Marrion, Lenane and Lapierre.
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Giants Look Like Champions After Groh Trade
Robbie concedes McGraw’s lineup is formidable with Heinie Groh added and Frankie Frisch nearing return. He says beating the Giants will be near impossible unless their pitchers falter, noting Nehf Barnes and Douglas must also fail for any hope. The rest must play near perfect to counter a potential rolling tide.
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Havre de Grace Track Racing Results Flash
Race results from Havre de Grace include multiple events with horses such as Catapult, Congo, Fair Mac, Crystal Ford, Sun Brae, Knight of Heather, Bedstrar, Laughter, Star, Valor and more. Purses reach up to $21.60 with times around 1:14 and 1:47 for six furlongs to a mile.
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Answers to Queries on Marathon Training and Baseball Umpire Call
The column discusses marathon training as a hard long effort suggesting five to 10 miles as a starter before attempting a 20 mile route. It questions a pitcher holding a liner for five seconds ruling the batter out and notes uncertainty about proving such a hold. It recalls Erskine Mayer with the Atlanta club in Georgia.
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Georgia
Groom Navy Crew Prepares For Tech Race Amid Weighed-Down Oarsmen
At Annapolis on April 24 Coach Glendon planned a special training for the Navy crew ahead of the Saturday race with Massachusetts Tech. Half the varsity rowers were taken for board inspections, leaving incomplete crews and a two mile trot for others. Three main-squad boats practiced in cool, bracing conditions as Glendon focused on the second crew set to face Tech Juniors.
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