Merrill Gone and Lake Men Seek Merrill for Gate Split
Lake football players accuse Austin J. Merrill former Lakes coach and financial manager of mishandling season gate receipts. They say no accounting or division of spoils has occurred since the season start and seek arrangements for a repayment or settlement as they plan another game against the Chains. Merrill is reportedly out of town, with players demanding accountability and a clear division of funds.
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Lake
Merrill
Tickey
City
Tor
Austin J. Merrill
the Lakes
Dokers Stacy
Merril
Mura
Tean
Pockel
Madison Square Garden 6 Day Bike Race Rules Tightened
New York March 2 A ruling by the track committee for the Madison Square Garden twenty ninth International all bicycle race sets penalties for stolen laps. A rider who steals a lap will incur a first money deduction for the team until the next lap is finished. Stricter rules require riders to stop in front of the crowd and exit quickly. Heavy fines and rigid enforcement are planned to curb offenses during the event.
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New York
Madison Square Garden
First Moneys
Shrink Wert Bl New York Fight Dampens Card
New York critics split on the Leonard versus Well ing bout noting the shrinking process slowed the lightweight Jimtt but did not erase his craft. They agree the match showed both skill and science in boxing's evolving tactics.
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New York
Gotham Tine
Venn Leonard
Jimtt
Welling
Letters Awarded to 27 on Stank 1929 Chicago Team
Coach Stank awarded football letters to 27 players of the 1929 Chicago squad. Ten new men earned spots on the list.
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Chicago
Stank
Fight May Go to Canada or England
Promoter Tex Rickard received an offer to stage the Carpentier heavyweight title bout in Canada, with Ottawa backers proposing June action in Hull across from Ottawa. A $250,000 guarantee was discussed, while London remained a possibility if New York venues fall through. The contract allows U S or international sites, and talks may shift to a gate percentage if funds are uncertain.
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New York
Canada
Tex Rickard
Ottawa
Hull
Rickard
Oture
United States
Ada
Mexico
Tuba
Iba
New York City
London
Carpentier
Richard
Europe
Earns
Dempsey
Dempaey
Herman to Defend Title at Garden
New York December 2 Pete Herman and Tex Rickard reached terms for a bantamweight bout at Madison Square Garden before Christmas likely December 11 at 118 pounds. The winner of tonight's Sharkey Lynch contest would face Herman, sidelining a proposed Yeovard Mitchel bout due to western demands.
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New York
Pete Herman
Tex Rickard
Jack Sharkey
Joe Lynch
Madi~son Square Garden
Benny Yeovard
Richie Mitchel
Peterson to Referee Balkline Titles Games
New York December 2. Charles C. Peterson of St. Louis will referee all Balkline titles matches at the national championship tournament at the Hotel Astor on Monday through Wednesday. Peterson refereed three championships last season and again appointed for this year. Hotel Astor box offices opened. advance sale heavy.
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New York
Charles C. Peterson
St. Louis
Hotel Astor
Feteraon
Hoatel Astor
R. H. Benejamin
Layton Leads and Eliminates Kieckhefer in Billiards
Johnny Layton of St. Louis surged to first place in the world three cushion billiard championship preliminaries in Chicago by defeating Augie Kieckhefer 35 to 0 in four innings. Both players posted a high run of seven, and Kieckhefer’s loss eliminated him from the tournament.
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Chicago
Johnny Layton
St. Louis
Augie Kieckhefer
Kieckhofer
Park City Factory League Basketball Games Tonight
Park City factory league opens season and teams from Brass Co. plants play tonight at the Y M C A gym at four. Main Plant Brass Co. vs Automatic. Raybestos vs Biiton. Union Plant Brass Co. vs American Chain. Percy V Gallan of Springfield referees.
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Park City
Alvin
W. Bearee
Y. McG
Y. M. C. A. Martin
The
Brass Co
Raybestas
Biiton
Tnion
the_ Brass. Co
Flonr
Amond
Percy V. Gallan
N. Springfield
Will
Padduck A C Quintet to Open Season Soon Milford
Milford notes the Padduck A C quintet of Walnut Boersh plans the 1920 21 season opening in a few weeks. They seek a suitable hall and pursue Oak Grave Casio for the venue. The Padduck Tenthul eleyes will guide the team with winter workouts, and Milford hopes a strong tenth will represent the shore.
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Milford
Padinck
St Josephs to Host Walnut Tournament This Week
The St Josephs will host Walnut Tuntora at New Feld York tomorrow afternoon for a side event worth $800. College officials have agreed on a schedule. The St Josephs will practice and Coach McCarthy requires every man on the squad to report at the lodger rooms at 7 o clock.
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St Josephs
New Feld Yark
Golden Gounk in Philadelphia Tele Services Surge
Fragmented OCR reads as a brief note on Philadelphia tele services and rising costs. Mentions Josey Leaks Gee and large sums tied to the issue. Context and full details are unclear due to garbled text.
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Piladelphia
der Brixwig
Rap
Philadelphia
Josey
Fey Hh
Uae
Consensus on wet delivery split among Glab owners
The piece notes owners favor letting pitchers use the wet delivery while others argue against a change. It references figures such as Dreyfuss and several pitchers and magnates preparing for a December meeting to discuss the issue and other topics.
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Aapoige Glab
O. Burney Dreyfuss
Anair
Mortgage on Sox Park Held by Realty Co
Boston notes a mortgage on Penway Park two firms and a New York investor tied to Jacob Ruppert, with Fenway Realty Co as holder. The loan, about 900,000, links to the Boston club and Yankee ownership, while no direct club liability appears in the mortgage.
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Sox Park
Realty CO
Boston
Borton
Jad
Menwes Park
Iast
Mort
Penway Kk
Neab Rinpert
Ota
Idividurl Aapper
Rust
Jacob Huppert
Basten Ateioun
Brasenall Club
Negra
Toe Tranelise
la Fo. Conneslina
Ieelob
Jacob Teinnert
Col Muppert Corporation
Specher Cancels Bouts To Train For Ed Lewis
New York December 2 wrestling champion Stecher will devote full effort to training for a match with Ed Lewis at the Seventy-first Regiment Armory on December 1. He cites need for best physical condition and plans further preparation this week, abandoning several upcoming bouts to focus on conditioning and recovery.
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Specher
ED Lewis
York
Ine Stechari
Warta — neacyAelht Wrestling
Logwis
Isenbueky
Brayaler
Stecher
Helmer
Siner
Gore
Eanside
Reddie Newind
Stamford High Years Of Football Glory Highlighted
Stamford High School football history is recounted with emphasis on early success against Everett High, Oak Park, and Chicago teams, noting alumni who moved to college play. The piece details former stars and coaches, and lists notable game results and player paths to college squads.
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Stamford
Wight
Everet
Mass
Everett Bligh
Wae Verett Wiehing
Atterwarle Pacgme
Siar
Rome Go University
Tegm
Stanford Pah
Seroiled Quk Park High
Chicago
Stanford
Fitzgerald
Emit
Uae
Beast
Weal Pole Military Academy
Soan
Alent
Dale
Halarook
Alien
Thoate School
Bovame College
Stranford
Rehan
Frank B. Weoley
Colin Swan
Aye Fey
Ana Taek
Michael A. Boyles
Shinnava
Ramford
Uri Wiese
Rosie
Advan Aly Geonford
Dayne
Stamford Bich
Shearaiom
Ford
Lions
Vanrernia
Barly Taga
Amfost
Captain Horween Condemned Arch Priest of Kismet to Students
Cambridge Harvard season tale describes Captain Arnold Horween as arch priest of Kismet. The piece notes university students' superstition and Horween's influence on strategy and exam week, hinting at a dramatic stake involving his hand.
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Arnold Horween
Kismet
Cambridge
Sire
Marvard
Orten
Arnalt Borwees
Cipkiin
Chimsan
Harvard
Colone
Selon
Adenibe Brurabins
War Not Wanted to Western Golf Association Declares
In Chicago Albert L. Goves, president of the Western Golf Association, states the movement aims to expand clubs from the Boston area to 200 300 clubs including Canada and Hawaii. He argues the expansion is not a war with the United States Golf Association but reflects growth, and the group may change its scope if expansion continues.
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Chicago
Dewie
Sal
Albert TL. Goves
Dent
Wenerr
Tng
United States
Gaita
Simp Sion
Canada
Far West
Fawaiiiti
Islands
United Stat Golf Association
Boston
Guy
Argentina
Six Day Bike Riders Start Sunday Night
In the international six day race at Amare Garden teams from Dew york and beyond prepare for a multi day event. The lineup includes Australian American riders, European contenders, and athletes from the United States and Belgium with noted cyclists from New Jersey New York and various cities.
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Holland
Thomas
Ffaylor
Smith
Newar Heron and Stable
New Jersey
Find Young
New Kerney
Mandvelve
Ohio State Refuses Harvard Football Game
Ohio State declines a 1929 football matchup with Harvard in Columbus after receiving a request for the game. Athletic officials report the decision followed terms discussed earlier and led to the cancellation of the planned contest in Ohio.
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Ohio State
Harvard
Coolumbur
Uftax
Marytard
Eam
la Inetiracians
Cambridge
Mearbers
Dorage Stayvasd
Columbus
Ache
Six Armed Men Hold Up Bank for Five Thousand
An early report notes six armed men robbed the Cary Savings Bank, seizing about $4 090 to $5 000 in cash. The incident involved two dozen assailants and prompted a large security response. No injuries are confirmed.
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Cary Savings Rens
Lynch Knocks Out Sharkey in New York Bout
New York December 2 Joe Lynch knocked out Jack Sharkey in the 27th round at Madison Square Garden. The victory earned Lynch a title bout against Pete Herman in a 15 round match on December 22 in the same ring. Sharkey and Lynch are both New York bantamweights and the fight ended after 43 seconds of the 14th round.
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New York
Des
Joe ‘Lynch
Jack Sharkey
Madison Square Gar
Lynch
Pete Herman
New Orleans
Duptmhent
Ant Herman
Twill
London
Jimmy
Jesacharu Sharkey
Sharkey
Che Son
Toy
Shay
Dim
Jangh
Shiers
Mais
Endhed Oehen Sniv
Two Famous Stars to Play Here Sunday
Two well known players headline a Sunday basketball game at Colonial Hall. Matrarger John Langy’s Bing Ribbons will face a strong New York and Brooklyn lineup as the hosts aim to rebound after recent losses.
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John Langy
Bing
Colonial Hall
Barlow
Morris Tome
Ghalkeg
New York
Brooklyn
Cavelook
Will Fellow
Prospect School Triumph Clinches West Indies Soccer Title
Prospect School defeated Shellen School in a hard fought match to win the West Indies school league championship. The season will conclude with a matchup against Ramunsehook for the overall school league title.
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Prospect
Penny
Sef
Saime
Rarnun
Sehook
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Shaere
Ae Moe
Auwan Cowie
Frank Alberts
Dirk Meameye
Henry Cards Specialty
Corne
Dotsaiy Breive
Ruth
Tony
Janeas
Howl
Dom
Captain Cargill
U'S
Arlen
Sele If
Layton
Kieckhefer
Park Ciy Factory
Paddock
Kit Golden Gounk
Alf Imillion Dellars
Cemarlves
Vale
Epithall
Tattsburgh
Dreyfuss
Barney
Stanley Coveleskia
Aniesa
Burleigh Grimes
Dodgers
Clarence Mitchell
Alen
Hervla
Shacker
Sathoroy
Caldwell
Ridsink
Henrys
Meadows
Filligrin
Dowlas
Fisher
Russel
Pyttsburge
Unie Veraite
Pitshureh
Elgin
Whe Reed
Ty Avcock
T. Parcham Prep
Samford
Mount Vernon
Quarton Prom
Torrington
Webb Academy
Bramford Samford
New London
Vorais
Loor Stahs
Philagelpeh A. Tree
Curpack RA Inger
Ani Fee Et
Haines
Pea State Eleven
Yetpra Ognucds
Algor Ayverel
Hon Livh
Ate
Williams
Mit
Marcy
Jarkow
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