Looks Like Curtains for Bulldog in Harvard Battle on the Frozen Surface
Johnny Grif ths of Akron Ohio meets Mickey Walker of Elizabeth in a boxing bout at the Mechanics Building for the Commercial A. C. A crowd of fans is expected as the card also features Nate Siegel’s upcoming opponent.
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Griffiths Dominates Lightweight Showdowns Across East Coast
The veteran boxer Griffiths returns from abroad with wins in England France Australia Belgium and claims superiority over rivals including Walker Sacco and Lewis. East Coast bouts feature Eddie Mahoney facing Jimmy Sacco while Steve Gustin meets Tibbie Lowrie and Tom Mack faces George Kilrain in preliminaries.
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Tarzan Larkin Stops Danner in Third At Jersey City Armory
Tarzan Larkin scored a third round knockout over Carl Danner at the Jersey City Armory before a capacity crowd. Larkin weighed 220 pounds to Danner’s 195, extending his long knockout streak in a scheduled 12 round affair.
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Young Musher Wins Third Prize With Mixed Breed Team
Eddie Jerone, 12, drove a pointer setter and three collies over a 26 mile course to win third prize in a dog derby at Winnipeg. He used a home made sled and finished without a bleeding foot, earning $60 to buy a racing sled and claiming this would be his last race.
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Florida Fans Anticipate Braves Spring Visit
Manager Fred Mitchell of the Boston Braves reports a hearty Florida reception awaited by fans in the state. A St. Petersburg club letter to Secretary Riley confirms Florida enthusiasm for the team's arrival this spring.
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St Petersburg poised to host finest spring training camp
City business leaders back a top class field and facilities as the Boston club prepares for spring workouts. Players will train twice daily in favorable coastal climate with a welcomed, permanent Tampa Bay area era tentatively planned. The town hosts receptions while seeking a lasting Yankees stay.
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Knockouts Highlight Intercity Amateur Boxing at Madison Square Garden
Six bouts ended by knockout as New York boxers led the intercity international tournament. Sid Terris stopped J Johnson in 1 round, Martin Smith beat Walter Newton, Bunny Feeney defeated Michael Kowalski, Charles McKenna beat Charles McCoultan, and Gordon Munce won by default from Hillier.
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New York
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Bunny Feeney
Michael Kowalski
Marine Corps
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Charles McCoultan
Gordon Munce
Hillier
Dugan Prefers to Play With Yanks
Joe Dugan said he would prefer to play for the New York Yankees and expects Boston to trade him to that team or to Detroit. He would play willingly for any team except the Athletics, and he insists he has signed for life with Boston.
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Disgusted Joe Wood Quits A's For Red Sox After Turbulent Season
In a candid statement Joe Wood recalls last season with Connie Mack's Athletics and his mid season departure. He details poor play by the club, fan abuse, and his decision to join the Red Sox with hoped trades to Detroit or the Yankees. He vows he is done with the Athletics for life.
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Calza Impresses in Boston Debut Winning Title Bout
George Calza, Italian heavyweight claimant, won his sixth straight American victory by defeating Gus Kervaros in two falls at the Grand Opera House Boston. Kervaros defended often but Calza dominated with 13 minute first fall and 17 minute 30 second second fall. Bowser beat French Lurich in Cambridge with an arm scissors. Next Thursday Bowser faces John Kilonis.
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Home Run Baker and Chick Fewster Sign With Yankees
Baltimore February 9 Home Run Baker and Chick Fewster signed with the New York Americans after a conference with Manager Huggins.
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Reds Put One Over On Yanks
The Cincinnati National League club’s claim to Cliff Markle’s services, acquired from Atlanta Southern Association in 1921, was sustained by Commissioner K. M. Landis in a decision announced today.
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Transfer ruling upholds rights of acquiring club in good faith
The court decision invalidates Atlanta's title to Markle and cancels Cincinnati's contract with Atlanta, ordering Markle returned to Cincinnati. Other rulings fine multiple clubs for waiver violations. Stellbauer moved to Fort Worth via several clubs. Boston College beats Unicorns 4 to 2 with Doty scoring twice and Hughes creating scores.
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Boxing Gossip Nets Robson Malone Card at St Pauli Tonight
Udot Army boxers Tommy Robson of Malden meets Jack Malone in a 10 round bout at St Pauli. Nedda Flanagan of Malden faces a Minnesotan in the semi final. New York hosts a Garden main event Tommy Gibbons vs Harry Greb for 15 rounds on March 13 with possible Carpentier clash mentioned.
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Unicorns Rally But Eagles Fall 4-2
The Boston College hockey team challenged the Unicorns at the Arena last night, trailing early but staging a late rally in the final period. Despite a strong push, BC lost 4 to 2 with the Unicorns holding on.
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Murphy Beats Travers in 10 Round Feature Bout
Billy Murphy of New York won the decision over Mickey Travers of New Haven in a 10 round feature at Moody A. C. The crowd protested the result, believing Travers led most of the fight.
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Yale Crippled In Hockey Game
Yale suffers key injuries ahead of the Harvard game as Win Shiras is unable to travel with the team due to water on the knee. Charley O Hearn and Fergie Reid also miss action while Reid recovers from a rib fracture. Vin Farnsworth will replace Shiras and Joe Bulkley is out for the season.
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Williams Triumphs Over Amherst 2-0 on Ice
Williams defeated Amherst 2 to 0 in Williamsport as Clark opened the scoring after five minutes and Rowse added a second in the second half. The Purple controlled play with a strong forward pair and steady defense to stifle Amherst’s late resistance.
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Norwich Defeats Lowell Textile in 19-14 Basketball Victory
Norwich University tops Lowell Textile Institute 19 to 14 in a tight contest. Ken Smith led Lowell with a strong forward effort while August was the Norwich high scorer.
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