Gym Exhibition At Y M C A Showcases Twelve Events
A late night YMCA event featured eleven to twelve gymnastic and strength exhibits led by organizer Tivester Varty Abbour. Participants included Blacksnakes Crescents Norton Whitte Walker Plulis Abbott and Louis Earle among others. Highlights included weight lifting by Clifford Kealey lifting twelve men plus a 2000 pound platform, tug of war, boxing rounds, wrestling by Sullivan and Earle, and tumbling by Leverty Norton. About 15 spectators attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shyxi Gal Tivester Varty Abbour
Valley Dell Rmica Betaverdning Blacksnakes
Nedsking
the Crescents
Ara Taember
Biacksnakes
Abbout
Walker
Pluk
Novion
Louis Earle
Norton
Whitte
Plulis
Abbott
Sterling Brothers
Nicha
Chhford “Kealey
Dridgewort
Mealey
Kealen
Stephen Ondel
James Hickey
John McDonald
Charles Atherton
Thomas_ Hawthorne
Tom Sullivan
Sullivan
Leverty
Blue Ribbons 10 Face Bronx Five in Tuesday Tilt
Blue Ribbon quintet meets strong Bronx Five on Colonial half court after an opening loss to Stamford Big Five. Jon Acker, formerly with Knickerbockers, headlines the Bronx lineup in a 3:30 p.m. game. Blue Ribbons starters include Brow, Maher, Stanley, Fanning Norton, McGraw Grady, Donero.
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Blue Ribbon
Brons
Ribbon
Stamford
Big Five
Bronx
Jon Acker
Knickerbocker
Blu Ribbons
Maher Stanley
Ls Fanning Norton
McGraw Grady
Donero
Acker Rowe Trisesi
Suspensions of Local Fighters May Be Lifted
The State Boxing commission meets in Hartford today to lift suspensions on local boxers. Johnny Red may have his day suspension erased and a fine reduced. Jim Bones, indefinitely suspended for a 27 round East Side pool room bout, could have his ban lifted with a fine. Local referee Joseph Terry Lee and manager Allen are reportedly to be restored to good standing.
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State Boxing Commission
Hartford
Buryers
Arousel
Johnny “Red
Jim Bones
Joseph Terry Lee
Allen
National Boxing Commission Seeks Wider Membership by 1923
The National Boxing Association reports progress in its second year in New Orleans with plans to expand to New York New Jersey and Massachusetts in 1922. Delegates pushed for Army and Navy Board affiliation and wider state and municipal commissions, while new weight classes and stricter licensing rules were debated.
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New Orleans
Fen
N. R.A
Leginger
SUBA
New York
Harding
Canadian’ Association
Nebraska
Connecticut
Army and Navy Control Board
New Jersey
Massachusetts
Army and Navy Athletic
G. Borgion
Washington
RR. C
WS. B. A
Willam Jocap
Philadelphia
Army and Navy Board
N. A
Massahusetts
WN. B. A
Doyle
Oyo Deleration
TL. J. Lightcap
Johnny Wilson
Riles Committee
Richard Burke
Louistiana Commission
Ndegale Murphy
Ted Lewis rises in England with multiple titles
Ted Kid Lewis, celebrated British fighter, has won the light heavyweight title in London after defeating Roy McCormick in 14 rounds. He already held England's middleweight and welterweight titles and claims Europe’s welter crown. A potentialCarpentier clash for Europe’s light heavyweight title is discussed with a $25,000 backing, while a bout with Jack Tritton for the American welter title is also mentioned.
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Ted
Kid) Lewis
Iaday
Great Britain
Europe
Roy McCormick
London
Lewis
England
Lews
Johnny Rashata
Basham
Tom Gommer Cop Léwit
Johnny
Bob Fitsalmmons
Ruby Toi
McCormick
Giytar
Wuaigty Tin Wader
Georges Carpentier
France
Carpentier
Battilng Levingky
Morrison
Major Wilson
Georges
Vic
George Cook
Der 2
Tee, Ltd
Ted Lewis
Jack Tritton
Britlei
Lewie
Fairfield Legion to Meet Harvey Hubbell Quintet
The Fairfield Americas legion basketball team hosts the Harvey Hubbell quintet tonight at the Legion hall in Palfield. The Legion seeks another win this year as it clashes with the Hubbell lineup, while the preliminary game features the Waquoy Legioneries and the Hkoetres in a key showcase.
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Fairfield Americas Legion
Harvey Hubbell
Legion Hall
Palvfield
Legion
Tonghus
Ube
Bala
Waquoy Legioneries
Hkoetres
Eko
Legloi
Marvey Hubbell
Dempsey Changes Style and Puts Foes on Defensive
Article reviews Jack Dempsey's evolving approach from wide power swings to quick, snappy hooks and uppercuts. It notes his speed, accuracy, and ability to read openings, arguing he remains a clever fighter who dominates when in fighting mode while contrasting him with opponents like Willard and Brennan.
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Jack Dempsey
Willard
Dempsey
Jett
Sandy Jon
Recaveeha
Bill Brennan
Jim Corbett
Pempsey
Uid
Grev
Horseshoe Pitchers Prepare for U S Championship
The Sun shine City hosts the fourth annual United States horseshoe pitching tournament starting the week of February 2. Arrivals include J Tood Flower of Akron president of the National League of Horseshoe Pitchers to supervise play and Dr E C Beach of Delaware to act as referee and manager.
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SY. Petersburg
Fla
Arkon
Ras
Aarnes
E. C. Beach
Delaware
Kom. Robinson
Poughkeepsie
Ha Bourne Atlantic Lyn d
Gecomonglion
Wrestling by rounds starts in Chicago February 14
Heavyweight wrestlers will debut in rounds in Chicago on February 14 in a fifteen round engagement following the recent Kilonis-Myers bout, the first under the new by commission rules. Fans and writers praised the new format but many doubt heavyweights will adapt swiftly as they did lighter weight classes.
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Chicago
Marin
Piestina Ani
Jenn Frebere Mee
Kilonis-Myers
Myers
Navy rowing dream of another championship crew
Annapolis based navy midshipmen pursue national rowing supremacy with plans for key races at Philadelphia and Poughkeepsie and a quest to dominate events against Princeton Harvard and Penn. The article lauds Glendon led crews, historic wins, and a 14 07 mile standard at Poughkeepsie as a benchmark for future champions.
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Felow
Richaora Glandon and Son
Annapolis
Billie
Naval Academy
Boston
Priceton
Marvard
Tedre
Waiey
Lake Carnegie
Hanaray
Pringeton
Columbia
Navy
Poushkeepsie
Kreaky
Tigers
Glendon
Harvare
Princwton
Pennsylvinia Cornell
Colimbia
Mitshipmen
Thieeton
Poughkeepsie
Aggies Triumph Over Tufts In Loose Contest
Wilgimantic Conn Feb 2 In a loosely played game Connecticut Aggies defeated Tufts College at Hawley Armory 47 to 17 Final score favored the Aggies as Tahoner led offense with 23 points and Captain Alexander added 21 Tufts contributions came from Makofals Hopkins and Gateman among others but could not overcome the home team’s early lead and steady finish
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Wilgimantic
Conn
Hashes
Tribane
Connecticut Aggles
Tufts College
Hawley Armory
Connecticut
Bridgeport High Quintet To Play N Y U Freshmen
Bridgeport High prepares for a double bill with N Y U freshmen and a girls varsity versus Sophomores clash. Coach Al Anderson recruits a ready lineup as Bennie Blade replaces Dorkin and Ray Whelan may play despite football injuries. Colway centers with Sehing and Flynn at forward while Bags guards.
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Bridgeport High
al Anderson
Hilltoppers
Lyon Terrace
Bridgeport
Golhaimites
New York
Fred Hunt
Bridgenott
Dorkin
Bennie Blade
Blade
Ray Whelan
Elert
Fooths
Whelan
Kaylan
Amgel
Getto
Colway
Sehing
Flynn
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Y. MC. A
Blue Ribbons
National Boxing Commission
Fred Digby
Ted “Kid” Lewis
Marlin
Springs
Tex
Harry Grabiner
Aggtes
TUFTS
Meligrase and
Post Y
Rotary Club
Frank Presbrey
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