Donahue Attacks Federal Boxing Tax in Congress Fight
Donohue of New London, president of the National Boxing Association, urged defeat of a 25 percent ticket tax bill in Congress. He argued the tax would burden average fans, not the wealthy, and urged promoters to mobilize against it. The NBA prefers eliminating the 10 percent federal tax, citing treasury surplus and harm to boxing nationwide.
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National Boxing Assecation
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Toledo
National Bowing Association
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Maryland Boxing Commission
Connecticut
United States
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Donchue
English First Division Football Results From London
London December 27 Associated Press reports the British Isles football results across divisions with Aston Villa drawing Derby County 1 1, Burnley beating Leicester City 2 1, Everton defeating Liverpool 0 2, Arsenal besting Newcastle United 3 0, and more scores including Manchester United and West Ham draws and postponed matches, listing numerous clubs and outcomes.
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Associated Press
British Isles
Sngliso Tlagu
Aston Villa
Derby County
Bunley
Leicester City
Carclift City
Everton
Liverpool
Arsenal
Rewcastle United
Middlesborough
Portsmouth
Bury
the Wednesday
Husddersfield Town
Brown and Bridges Battle Looms in Norwalk Card
A packed Fairfield county boxing night features Tommy Brown versus Billy Bridges in a bantamweight clash to decide Norwalk and Fairfield county bragging rights. Promoter Jak Dick touts local tilt opportunities with amateur bouts, including Payne versus Balko if arranged, and notable Norwalk entrants Harris Sturm and Hirschmann plan to box, while supporters await Jones’s possible match against Balko.
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Redmen's Hall
Michigan Avenue
Fairfield County
Jak Dick
Wttle
Redmen
Bridgeport
Fairfield
Norwall
Stamford
Danbury
Haven
Tommy Brown
Bily Bridges
Norwalk
Gilbert Payne
Tommy Jones
South End
Jones
Johnny Balko
Payne
Balko
Bennie Harris
Jerry Holmes
al Sturm
Sing Sturm
Seeded star loses in opening round of junior tourney
In New York the national junior indoor tennis championship opened with seeded players falling. Maurice K Perlow of Morris High School beat Sydney Smitkin of Amherst 6-2 6-0 while Julius Seligson of Lehigaland Reaird Cosinron University of North Carolina advanced to a near semifinal, with several upsets and matches noted as the event began.
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Apsectitee
Tora
Seventh Regiment Armory
Maurice K Perlow
Morris High School
New York
Axth
Sydney Smitkin
Armherst
Julius Seligson
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Cosin
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Siligsoan
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Shel
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Zarrlle
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Cabiel
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Haun
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Presburnh
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Two Cubs Players Released to Reading as Club Shifts
Outfielder Flank Kern and pitcher Lester Roupriih were optioned from Chicago to Reading, Pennsylvania, by the Chicago National League Club. The moves send them to the Reading club of the International League in a roster adjustment.
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CUBS
Chicago
Associated Press
Oltfielder
Kern
Lester Roupriih
Wight
ChickKo National Baseball League
Reading Pa Club
Gans Set to Fight Bogash in New York Gym Showdown
Alentown fighter Joe Gans trains at Bis Gups gym in Halem as he prepares to box Lou Bogash at the State Armory next Tuesday. The card features Tiger Flowers and a strong supporting lineup including Jimmy Rossi versus Burk Kelly, with Gans aiming to claim the light heavyweight throne and bolster his rising reputation.
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Joe Gans
Lou Bogash
Atete Armory
Bis G Upps
Halem Gans
Leo P Flynns
Cass
Lot
Tiger Flowers
Flowers
Wilkes-Barre
Deacon
Jock Delaney
Wilkis-Bane
Pennsylvania Boxing Commission
Dewrey
Pio Trst
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Chammpion
Europe
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Gans
Leon Flynn
Jimmy Rossi
Burk Kelly
Jersy
Ernie Pury
Guy Macedon
Frankie Gilalan
Mone
Bruno
Alba
Balistatenoi
Bataniel Jontas
Pat Dulty
Tommy Blue
Rockefeller Hosts Christmas Party After Golf Round
At Ormond Beach Florida Rockefeller returns home from a round of golf with Gene Abert Ames and friends. He hosts an informal dinner with gifts from a large electric Christmas tree, honoring guests including Osmon Tid Daytona Bear and associates in the Rockefeller circle.
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de Rockefeller
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Jesis
Bi Rockefelle
Vita Gene Aceibert Ames Lung
Im Sujuuros
Malcolm Leading Scorer In State Basketball Play
Waterbury logs the top scorer with 64 points as Henrk Cartington rises from second to first among holiday games. New Haven Atlas dominate from seven starts, Meriden’s Carol climbs to fifth. first-half title race tightens with two weeks left and Waterbury closing season with a game against Hartford Yankees.
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Bristol
Heim Cohen
New Haven
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Malcom
Iagek
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Meriden
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Ag Cates Mie
Army Graduate Leader Responds to Football Recruit Claims
Major Fleming of West Point through the Army Information Service says resignations of veteran football players from the Army are a small, negligible percentage. He notes eight named players left since 1917, with past service averages of three years seven months, and cites broader resignations tied to wartime conditions and policy. The statement addresses comments by Representative Mann of Illinois and upholds military regulations restricting public commentary.
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West Point
Army Information Service Bureau
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Blair
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Service Bureau
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Mijor
Sergeant Sammy Baker Sold by Kearns in New York
A fragmented report claims Sergeant Sammy Baker was bought by Kearns in New York with totals around $1,900. Names Ted Hayes, Joe Jacobs, and Billy McCaney appear in unclear connections to the deal and management. The text is scrambled and partially unintelligible.
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Kearns
New York
Fielder
Ini
Volun
Teddy Hayes
Los Angeles
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Weber
Petr Ray
Dekndaiey
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Joe Jacobs
Billy McCaney
India to enter team for Amsterdam Olympics
India Olympic association has decided to enter a team for the Amsterdam Olympic Games. The selected players will be announced after a February selection. The chosen team will tour to Cupdiid for a month before leaving for Amsterdam.
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Phe Indi
Horkey Federation
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Galea
Gong
Amsterdam
RACING RESULTS AT LITTLE RIVER TRACK SHOWS ALL RACES
A sequence of claimed races for horses age two to five and up across distances from threequarters to five and a half furlongs. Notable runners include Miami Trige, Pelutino, Puture, and Estay with times ranging around 1 15 to 1 42. Multiple purses listed at 800 dollars and 890 dollars with entries from Meyer, Lawless, Vesselli, and more.
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Dinbe Rile
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Rich
Hope
Moel
Skylght
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Secristan
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Moon
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Canly
New Orleans Results First Race and Trio of Stakes
The program lists multiple races with two year olds and older horses in maiden claiming and allowance events. Notable entries include Taney Field 105 Fleet 580 380 time 108 3-5, Sly Polly 108 MeTure 1960 980 660, and several horses in the third and seventh races. The page also references university baseball and international racing notes with mixed results and future schedules.
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Piymouth Pinveta Loses Tie at Home After 21 Months
Piymouth Pinveta suffered a home defeat to Exeter City by 2 goals, ending a long stretch of unbeaten soccer at home. The own goal by a Boa t helper opened the scoring, with the visitors taking advantage in the match played on Ply fianth Avenue.
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Penn Team Gears Up For Cal Battle In Warmup
Pennsylvanias football squad works hard in practice for the intersectional game against California Golden Bears. Coach Lou Young directs heavy scrimmage as Cal plans tapering drills. All Pennsylvanians in good shape except Stamey Bar who is recovering from a kick to the back and expected to play.
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Associated Press
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Goach
Youn
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Fan dies after ball strikes in crowded game
A spectator died after a ball struck him near the stands at a game. Doctors ruled heart disease as the cause, noting the incident occurred close to the quad area and involved the star forward of a local club.
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Hun
Ralph Hill Semi Pro Pitcher Signs with Browns
Ralph Hill, a left handed pitcher from Boston who has played semi pro baseball, signed a contract with the St Louis Browns. The deal was announced at the club offices today in New England.
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Ralph
Boston
Wenurious
New England Trans
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CAN-AM League to Change Name for 1926 season
The Board of Governors of the Canadian American Hockey League voted to rename the organization American Hockey League Inc at the opening of the 1926-27 season. Applications for franchises from three cities will be acted upon at their spring meeting.
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Associated Press
American Hockey League Inc
Fireworks At Grid Session On Football Rules Battle
New York December 27 Associate Press reports observers arrive for the annual NCAA meeting amid expected clashes over last year’s football rule changes. Opponents seek repeal of the laterspasa rule and a ten yard shift back to the old goal line, with broader controversy spilling into sessions Thursday and Friday with the football coaches urging reforms and greater NCAA rules committee representation.
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Associated Press
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Hall
Foot~ Ball Coaches Association
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American Jockey to Ride in France Soon
Albert Johnson, one of America’s greatest jockeys and Kentucky Derby winners, will ride in France for Jefferson Davis Cohen. Johnson, who has been unable to accept mounts here due to weight, has ridden Morsich and Bubbling Over, Derby victors, in past seasons as he begins a French campaign after 28 years of Cohen’s success abroad.
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Associated Press
Albert Johnson
Amer
France
Johnson
Jefferson Davis Cohen
Canadiens and Ottawa Play Scoreless Hockey Battle
In Ottawa on December 27 the Montreal Canadiens and Ottawa Senators battled to a scoreless tie before 12,000 fans, the season’s largest crowd to date. Hainsworth and Connell delivered standout goaltending to stop the potent offense and preserve the stalemate.
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