Boxing Fighers Must Fight With Only Basic Regalia
New York report notes boxing rules bar armor and gear beyond shoes trunks and two gloves. Britton won a protest against Ted Lewis over gear and the Boxing Commission upholds the ruling banning nonstandard protective items for future bouts.
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United News
Jack Britton
Ted-Kid Lewis
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P Lewis
Ted
Leach Cross
Sporting Goods
Jess Willard
Boxing Commission
Dick Nugent
Lewis Fleht
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New York City
Caddock Remains Threat to World Wrestling Title
Earl Caddock, lauded by Frank Gotch as the cleverest grappler, faces Joe Roben in a bout where weight and endurance limit his hold on the title. Lou Daro plans a major March 1 arena bout in New York, aiming for a record crowd and a bold card reveal.
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Frank Gotch
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Joe Stecher
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Lou Daro
New York
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Legion Games Set At Armory For Washington's Birthday
The Legion games will be staged at the local armory after noon on Washington's birthday with top athletes filling events. The Colonel Gaston trophy for 600 yards and the Boston Mile cup are the big draws as Josef Guillemot debuts against Jose Ray of Illinois A. C. Johnny Romig of Penn State and Walter Higgins of Columbia. Other races include the Guaranty 1000 yards with Cutbill, Eby, Tommy Campbell, Driscoll and Sellers, plus intercollegiate and intercity relays. In New York a medley sprint race adds indoor novelty, with sprinters Loren Murchison and others favored over coast stars.
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Graeb
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Chicago
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Colonel Logan to officiate at East Newton Armory games
Colonel Logan of the Yankee Division, a popular local officer, has agreed to serve as honorary referee for the American Legion games at the East Newton Street Armory on Washington's Birthday afternoon. Athletic Officer Johnny Lane announced the appointment after noon yesterday. Also, Henry F. Mahoney of Columbia University wiring to arrange strong entrants in the three mile race against local distance men, with Jimmy O'Brien of New York entering the 00 yard trophy event.
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Washington
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Massachusetts
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Ninth Regiment
Henry F. Mahoney
Columbia University
Newark
Josef Guillemot
Jimmy Kenigan
Jimmy O’brien
New York
Colonel Gaston
Lavan Signs Up With Cardinals In Surprise Return
St Louis Feb 11 Johnny Lavan shortstop signs contract with the National League Cardinals after previously saying he would quit baseball to study medicine. The move follows his 1920 plan to retire from the game.
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John Lavan
Carlyle Card of Mitt Bouts at Grand Opera House
After a week layoff the Carlyle Club reopens at the Grand Opera House with a fine night of entertainment. Featured is Harry Kid Brown of Philadelphia returning in peak condition to meet Harry Carlson of Brockton. Also on the card are Mike McGuigan against Tommie Carson, Tommie Rawson versus Phil Christie, Young Scully versus Jimmie Hankit, and Sharkey Thornton versus Battling Ferguson in a novice heavyweight pairing.
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Grand Opera House
Harry Kid Brown
Philadelphia
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Harry Carlson
Brockton
Mike McGuigan
Scenic Temple
Tommie Carson
Lawrence
Tommie Rawson
East Boston
Phil Christie
Young Scully
South Boston
Jimmie Hankit
Sharkey Thornton
Battling Ferguson
Pride
Banana Fleet
Interference on a pitch out leads to conflicting calls
In a minor league game last summer a batter interfered with a catcher during a pitch out, first inning, then a squeeze play later, causing two opposite umpire rulings on the same interference. The correct call: runners revert, batter hits again. the foul ball ruled when it settled between home and third after hitting the pitcher’s box and crossing the foul line.
Landis Can Hold Both Jobs for Supreme Baseball Arbitrator
Washington Feb 11 Federal Judge Landis was within the law when he accepted the office of supreme baseball arbitrator while still serving on the bench Attorney General Palmer told Rep Welty of Ohio that such acceptance of 12000 a year as an arbitrator was not a crime or a misdemeanor or felony. Palmer cited precedents showing judges holding two positions and receiving compensation and noted cases where judges acted as commissioners to decide claims.
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Decide Rubber Boxing Match In Commonwealth Bouts
Mickey Donovan of Brockton faces Frank Tillo of the North End in a rubber match at Scenic Temple tonight. Both have prior decisions and seek a decisive end after a 10 round win for Donovan and a foul loss for Tillo. Curtain raiser features Patsey McGuigan and Al Richards, with Buster Brown meeting Joseph O'Brien, and Steve Gustin facing Tommy O'Neil in the semi.
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Frank Tillo
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Belfast
Ireland
al Richards
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Buster Brown
Providence
Joseph O’brien
Roxbury
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South Boston
Tommy O'Neil
South End
Braves Name Player Lineup For Season in St Paul
Mike Gibbons awaiting reply to challenge Johnny Wilson for middleweight title after retirement a year ago. Gibbons aims to cut weight to 156 pounds and fight anywhere, preferring a New York City decision. Braves roster released with pitchers Braxton Conney Fillingim Johnson McQuillan Miller Morgan Oeschger Pierotti Rudolph Scott Thompson I D Townsend Leo Townsend Watson catchers Gibson Gowdy O Neil Wilson infielders Barbare Boecker ChristENbury Ford Holke Lacy outfielders Archdeacon Cruise Bayrs McDonald Nicholson Nixon Powell Southworth Sullivan.
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St. Louis Nationals Sign Pittsburg Pitcher Karl Brown
Karl Brown a pitcher from the semi professional ranks in Pittsburg has been signed by the St. Louis Nationals. The deal brings in a new arm for the club as it reshapes its mound corps ahead of upcoming fixtures. Brown is expected to report for spring camp and could see action in minor league assignments.
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Yale
Chet LaRoche
Tim Callahan
Johnny Kilpatrick
Eli Yale
ST. Louis
Karl Brown
Pittsburg
St. Louis Nationals
Illinois starts spring football practice under coach Zuppke
Urbana Illinois February 11 Coach Robert Zuppke opened spring training for the University of Illinois football team The squad will hold four practice sessions per week aiming to prepare for the upcoming season
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Urbana
Robert Zuppke
University of Illinois
Roxbury Latin Defeats Browne & Nichols in Cambridge Track Meet
Roxbury Latin's track team defeated Browne & Nichols at Nichols Yield Cambridge yesterday 411 2 to 211 2. Gilman Bradford Nichols won the 40 yard dash with Roxbury placing second. Gillies led the 800 yard run with Hadley second. Gardiner won the 600 and 1000 yard runs with Roxbury runners second. Hammond won the hurdles and Robertson Russ Cannon Holmes led the high jump as Roxbury and Nichols tie for second at 5 feet 12 inches. Bradfrd Nichols led the shot put with Roxbury second Hoff man and third.
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