Yankees Trade Five for Coast Prospect in Major Shuffle
New York January 27 Ernie Shore and four other Yankees were released to the Vernon club of the Pacific Coast League as part of a broader roster cleanout. The shift brings in Johnny Mitchell a highly praised Vernon shortstop and signals likely acquisitions of two new outfielders while Pennywise chatter links to a possible Baker return and a triple deal involving Washington and St Louis.
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Boxing Ruling Declared No Contest After Referee Error
New York Boxing Commission ruled a recent bout a no contest after reviewing an alleged foul that led to an opponent’s win. Writers questioned if the commission could alter a referee’s decision on wagers, but the writer argues the ruling should stand in the ring.
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Cyclone Burns Triggers Bold Wrestling Challenge
Cy Gardini challenges Renato Gardini to a $1000 side bet match after Burns visits the Post sports desk. Gardini dismisses the stake but signals willingness to wrestle Burns for larger stakes if Burns posts five thousand dollars, with a winner-take-all outcome after Gardini faces Ed Lewis for the world heavyweight title next Monday night. Lou Daro flags the uproar and hints at proxy negotiations to settle the feud.
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English High Dominates Dorchester in Dual Track Meet
English High swept field events at the drill hall as Al Miller and Goldman led wins in the dash shot-put and 220 yard run and shot-put. Dorchester High trailed 82 to 164 after events, with English leading 75 to 24 after running events the day before.
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St. Josephs Bouts Tonight in Boston at Commercial Hall
Amateur boxers from Boston and surrounding areas compete at the St. Josephs T A Society open pure show in West End. Four open classes 108 115 125 and 135 pounds headline an expected large card with Hubbitt representatives to face Pittsburgh and New York talent. Reservations are $1 and unreserved seats 60 cents, on sale at room 12 28 School Street.
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Griff to Send Eight Pitchers South February Fifteenth
Clark Griffith manager of the Washington Americans arranged to send eight pitchers south on February fifteenth. The staff includes several key arms who will report here two weeks before the regular season opens. The move signals a full pitching plan for the new season as Ark. Jan di,-Ar rangements were completed today.
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Speaker's Big Ace Puts in Busy Winter
ENOSBURG FALLS Vermont January 27 Larry Gardner star third baseman and one of Tris Speakers big aces is having the busiest winter of his pro career He camps with Babe Ruth in Georgia and other stars tour the coast His winter plans include staying in baseball until Speaker has a capable substitute and he can devote time to business
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Gardner's daily grind and prep for Cleveland Indians
Veteran third baseman Gardner toiling daily amid expanding bank account while tracking a move to South with the Cleveland Indians. He runs a busy auto garage in town and keeps partners busy on rough country roads, often past midnight. The piece notes Gardner’s earlier venture into cranberry industry near Cape Cod with mixed results.
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White Sox to take 17 pitchers to Waxahachie
Chicago manager Kia Gleason will lead 17 pitchers and four catchers to Waxahachie Texas for spring training on March 3. Secretary Harry Grabiner says Urban Faber Dick Kerr and Ray Schalk will scout and help assemble replacements after suspensions tied to the baseball scandal.
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Three Canadian sites offered for Dempsey Carpentier bout
On January 27 two Canadian syndicate representatives led by Charles F. Graham proposed three Canadian locations to Tex Rickard for staging the Dempsey Carpentier fight. The bids reflect efforts to secure hosting rights and favorable terms. Rickard considers the plans as potential alternatives to American venues.
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Canadian syndicate courts Rickard for fight in Canada
The Canadian group would buy Rickard s stake or partner with him or stage the bout in Canada with guaranteed protection against loss. July 2 as a proposed date, training quarters and a large arena near Montreal promised, plus orderly cash deposit and $1000000 offer. Rickard would decide in two weeks and pursue Cochran and Brady’s stake.
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Strangler Lewis mobbed by fans after title match
In Kansas City Ed Lewis known as Strangler, world heavyweight wrestling champion, was escorted by police through a hostile crowd to his dressing room after applying a headlock on Gustav Sulzo and winning the second fall. Lewis earlier won the first fall in 17 minutes with a double wristlock.
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Texan Meets Polish Giant in World Title Semifinal
Dick Daviscourt the Texas whirlwind who tangled with Strangler Lewis for ninety minutes in Rochester will face Joe Staziak the Polish giant in a semifinal at the Lewis Gardini world championship wrestling bout at Mechanics Building next Monday night Promoter Lou Daro announced the pairing yesterday for the finished match.
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Tillo Gets Decision Over Frank Silva
Frank Tillo of the North End defeated Frank Silva of the West End in a ten round decision at Scenic Temple. Silva surged late but could not overturn a sizable early lead. Other bouts featured Jimmy Kenny beating Johnny Noonan in eight rounds, Eddie McGovern defeating Eddie McCarthy with a decisive late surge, and Johnny Scully besting Young Kenny in six rounds.
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Eleven Year Old J Evers Jr Becomes Albany Club Owner
John J Evers Jr eleven year old son of Chicago NL club manager becomes part owner of the Albany team in the Eastern league. His father purchased one third interest and turned the stock over to his son. Evers home in Troy is noted.
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Former German Emperor Observes 62d Birthday in Doorn
Doorn, Holland reports that the former German Emperor marked his 62d birthday today. He was seen at his residence in a quiet ceremony with a small group of close aides, commemorating the milestone in a restrained fashion.
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Pal Reed Cleared for bout with Harry Greb at Faneuil A C
The Massachusetts Boxing Commission approved Pal Reed’s condition for the bout with Harry Greb at the Faneuil A C tournament tomorrow night in Mechanics' Building. Dr Everett A O’Neil concluded Reed’s lip injury posed no reason to prevent him from fighting.
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Reed Cleared to Fight Greb Despite Injury Doubts
Dr. O Neil reports Reed in superb condition with a cut lip not delaying his bout against Harry Greb. The Boxing Commission had doubts after Reed’s Wednesday injury and ticket sales for the Faneuil Club fight set an all time high as Johnny McGann forecasts a crowd too large for Mechanics Hall. Harry Greb and manager George Engel arrive today.
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Back Bay Girls Win Hockey 2 to 1
The Back Bay H. girls defeated the Girls A. A. 2 to 1 at the Arena last night in a game described as a burlesque on hockey and lacking real hockey action.
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