Two Technical Knockouts at Park Theatre Boxing Show
Boxing at Park Theatre produced two technical knockouts and a draw over 36 rounds. Battling Leonard and Leo Stahl won by TKO, while Walter Rennie and Joey Nelson drew. the show lost money, estimated at $1,000 to $1,500, with sparse attendance and no local fighters.
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Park Theatre
Joe Mulvihill
Battling Leonard
Teco Stahl
Walter Rennie
Joey Nelson
Philadelphia
Joe Mulvihil
Mulvynhill
Tom Carr
Battling Bip
Young Hoppé
Fritz Hartman
Fritz
Walter
Frankie Wilson
Rennie
Frantie Wilson
Joseph Terry Lee
Lee
Gladiatoris
Leo Stahl
U. S. Navy
Frankie Britton
Britton
Stahl
Moat
Britten
Naples
Doyle
Bobby Doyle
Quaker City
Frank Braithwaite
Major Adams
Sammy Naples
New York
Leonard
Nagies
O Dowd challeng es French champion Carpentier in bid
Mike O Dowd middleweight champion renews challenge to Georges Carpentier, European heavyweight king, aiming for a bout before a suitable club and opposing world fences. Mullins backs the American, citing Dempsey as a wrong match for Carpentier. O Dowd notes Carpentier’s weak showing against Dick Smith. Next bout aimed for Detroit before Christmas. opponent to be named.
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New York
Mike O'Dowd
Georges Carpentiér
Europe
O'Dowd
Carpentier
Dempsey
O’doewd
Detroit
Williams and Gree Set for Boston Bout December 23
The proposed twelve round boxing match in Boston on December 23 between Larry Williams of this city and Flarry Gree of Pittsburgh was clinched last night by Manager Sam Driver. The bout is to go the distance to a decision.
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Flarry Gree
Pittsburgh
Boston
Sam Driver
Joe Barrell
Phiiladelphia
Christemis
Weddie Fpilesimmons
Dan Amov- Run
Iun
Toronto
Canada
Pittsimmons
Agetnal Frankie By
Geil
Massey A. C
Competition for posts at Raymond W Harris VFW meeting
Keen bid for commander of the Raymond W Harris post of the Veterans of Foreign Wars as officers are elected at the annual meeting to be held Thursday night at 188 State Street. Raymond Hargreaves and William Hyens head the candidate slate amid strong competition for other offices and seats.
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Raymond W. Harris
Foreign Ware
State Atreot
Raymond Hargreaves
Willian
Thary
Batty sports jabs mix boxing bets and baseball chatter
Fragmented notes mix boxing talk and baseball opinions. Mentions Beckett, Dempsey Carpentier, Haglith, Johnson, and Jimmy Wilde with quips on salaries and all American dream teams. Also references Olympic prep, liquor prices, and a buzzy sports tabloid vibe with scattered scores and records.
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Bugs Bair
Reading
Éalleyes
Pliye
Houston
Haglith
Beckett
Joe Mulgihlil
Dempsey-Carpentier
Joes Evers
Seragger
Max
Jack Johnson
Jack
Bull
Germany
Ban Johnson
Westchester
Cuba
Jimmy Wilde
Jack in the Spotlight Amid Odd Pageant Scene
A fragmented report describes a figure named Jack wearing a crown and blowing a horn, observed by a photographer among a chaotic scene. References to bubbles and a photographer suggest a noisy public event with unclear actions. Other names appear obliquely, but details remain murky.
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Joe
Joe Stecher Wins in Long Boat
Joe Stecher of Dodge City defeats John Olin of New York in two hours, two minutes, and seconds with a scissor finish. Olin cannot continue due to a wrenched muscle in the left shoulder.
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Joe Stecher
Splingciield
Dee
Jne Strecker
Dodge City
John Olin
New York
Olin
Leonard Dundee Forfeits Up New Haven Bout Details
New Haven December 16 Renny Leonard of New York lightweight champion and Johnny Dunlee of New York were set to box January 1. Forfeits of 8500 each were posted in New York today.
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New Haven
Renny Leonard
New York
Johnny Dunlee
Wilt Cox
Giants and Pirates Win Indoor Baseball Games
Two indoor games drew a large junior crowd as Giants beat Cubs 7 to 6 in an opening contest. Pirates triumphed over White Sox 14 to 6 in the nightcap, with both teams drawing strong rooters and a lively cheering section.
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Giants
Pirates
Cubs
White Sox
Atari
F Giants
Cuba
Navy Grid Schedule Completes 1928 Slate
Navy announces the 1928 football schedule with most games at Annapolis and two away dates. Opponents listed include North Carolina State, Princeton, Bucknell, William and Mary, Western Reserve, Georgetown, and the University of North Carolina.
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Annapolis
MD. der
Naval Academy
Princeton
Military Academy
New York
Annapolixy
North Carolina State
Apen
Bucknell
Wrindston
Georgetown
North Carolini
Simpson Named Pro Hawkeye Coach At Missouri
Dee Simpson becomes pro Neavous after resigning as amateur, taking the University of Missouri coaching role for the track and field team. The move follows a world record folder in hurdles and involvement with the Amateur Athletic Union.
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Neavous
Dee
Kair
Robert J. Simpson
Phis
Aerkeai
Agh- Jetie Union
University of Missouri Uraal
Yale Hockey Team Plans Christmas Trip to Canada
Yale University hockey squad announced a Christmas trip to Canada with games against Hamilton Tiger Club in Hamilton on December 30, Queens College at Kingston on January 5, Brockville, Brockville showkey club and Breeklite in Ontario, then January 2 against Michael's College at Portinto and Welland University at Welland Ontario. The trip ends with a planned meeting in Philadelphia versus the University of Pennsylvania.
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Yale Hockey
Yat University
Canada
Yale Seven
Hamilton
Tiger Club
Queeus College
Kingston
Cmt
Pereaber
Brockville
Breekelite
Mighael
Cole
Porynto
Welland Uboeleey Ola
Welland
Ont
Philadephia
University of Peng Pivan
Omhaniary
Oth
Boxing News Nine American Rehters Voyage to Fight France
Nine American boxers are set to tour France on January 14 under manager Juppe who has prior experience with French boxing promoters Theo and Vienne. The team includes Jef Smith and Ton Cowler among others, with Smith likely to face Georges Carpentier in Paris late February.
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Rehters
France
Juppe
Kkugiwu
Yankee Secrai Spors
Theofore Vienne
Jef Smith
Ton Cowler
M. Oo. Loughlin
Frankie Brown
Eddie May
Max Williamson
Johnny Alex
Joe Afondell
Johnny Liggett
Lippe
Smith Willl
Cheorges Carpentier
Paria
Blue Ribbons Face Jersey City in Big Interstate Clash
Two top Interstate league teams meet at Colonial hall tonight as the New Jersey five led by Hot Wright Leonard Dreyfus and the Blue Ribbons coached by John Leavy prepare to challenge Redew and Behwab. Malone White and Reich-Sehwah headline a strong lineup with the game set for 8 30 as fans pack the hall expecting a fast, hard fought contest.
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Wright
Leonard
Dreyfus
Blue Iibbons
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John Leavy
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Reich and
Sehwah
Dehnert
Malone
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Owlways
Trent
Redeb
Behwab
Wie
Forder
Jersey Clive
Ahre Ribbons
Flolman Steich
Wright ' Sen Wials
Newhert
Dreyfus Malone
Carpentier Offered Film Role in Dempsey Roadshow
European champion pugilist Cherges Carpentier is eyed for a motion picture serial to film in Los Angeles as training for his bout with Jack Dempsey. Jack Warner and Al St John sent him a contract offer. Carpentier is to arrive in February for work so the release could precede July 4 as targeted for the Dempsey match.
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Los Angeles
Ta Rpentier
Jack Johnson Battles Bulls in a Notable Exhibition Fight
Former heavyweight champion Jack Johnson, hailed as a strong bullfighter, made his debut in a boxing style arena. He donned a das colorful cape and stunned spectators with a mix of boxing and bull-fighting theatrics. Johnson scored a knockout over a bull amid crowd chants as he leaped and struck with precision despite the animal’s charges.
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Dee
Jack Johnson
Toreador Previen
Hearight
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Ete
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Itis
Tack
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John Arthur
Joe
Sharkey and Wilde May Meet in 20 Round Bout
New York Deco 14 Vincent Reina, New Haven promoter, plans a twenty round title bout between Sharkey and Wilde. If the International Club frees Wilde from his contract, both boxers would receive $10,000 each for a decisive twenty round match at Reina's club. Jin, 18, is in town to watch the event and forfeits of $1,400 are noted as scheduled.
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Cleveland Sportsman
Calton Sporting Club
Canton
Ohio
Hinkle
Milwaukee
Wilde
New York
Deco
Vincent Reina
New Haven
Benny
Leonard
Johnny Dundee
Jin
Reina
New International Club
Jimmy Wilde
Sharkey
Cubs to Begin Coast Training February Twenty Eight
Chicago National League baseball club will depart February 28 for Pasadena California to begin spring training. This is the earliest departure in four years and is allowed by the new league rule granting a six week training term.
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Chicago
National League Baseball Club
Pasadena
Cal
Ishia
Harvard Eleven Prepares for Oregon Game in Pasadena
Harvard’s varsity football squad enters a tight practice phase ahead of the December 1 showdown with Oregon at Pasadena. Coach Fisher and assistants drill the squad on western formations and harden conditioning while avoiding injuries, as Don Donovan leads finishing touches for Yale game readiness.
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Gan
University of Orgy
Pasadena
Californi
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Conchi
Robert T. Fisher
Oregon
Jimmy Knox
Cabridge
Sykes
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Mahan
Felton
Allott
Pooch Donovan
Donovan
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Thorndike
Tubby Clark
Wrenen
Regulnar
No Evidence Chicago Players Threw World Series
Dec 5 report notes Charles Comiskey owner of the White Sox and Manager Gleason met in New York at the American League meeting. They discussed investigations into alleged conspiracies to lose the World Series to Cincinnati. Commissioner and Comiskey defended players. no evidence found. Comiskey still offers $1000 for profits.
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Charles Comiskey
Il Chicago
Whit Sox
Gleason
New York
White Sox
Cincinnati
Uomisker
el Ravay
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