Dempsey Chase Delayed By Commission Obstacles
Jack Dempsey shows willingness to fight this year but New York State Athletic Commission pressure and promoter demands derail signing. Kearns says negotiations halted after Muldoon ultimatum and venue constraints. Republic A. C. and O Rourke offer $720,000 to bind agreement while Dempsey trains in New York.
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Pemaitia
Muldoon
Dempsey
Harry Wiltz
Orleans Neste
Josh Willard
Midhloon
Willie
Kearns
Republic
Tesco
The
Polo Grounds
Wills
Ode Beckett
Lilict
Tom O'Rourke
John M. O'Conner
Republic A
Muluoagaaiet
Vonages
Ater
O'Rourke
Mir
O'Connor
Unie Republic A
Republic C
Dempser-Wills
Dempser
State Commission
Dempsey Weld
New York
Browns Lead In Scoring Runs In 1922 Season
Five players in the American League surpassed 100 RBIs in 1922. Four stars wore Browns uniforms: Williams McManus Sisler Jacobson, and Veach of Detroit. Veach 128, McManus 108, Sisler 102, Jacobson 101. Pratt led Boston with 96, Judge topped Washington with 101. White Sox heavy hitters Sheely Hooper carried Gleason’s lineup, while Giants had four reach three figures including Meusel 192 and Wheat 112.
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St. Louis Browns
Williams McManus
Sisley
Jacobson
Féhi
Wd Robby Veach
Detroit Tigers
Williams
Jeader
Veach
McManus
Siwg
Die
Wad Neohsen
Gobl
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Giants
Hornsby
Mil Meusel
New York
Wheat
Brooklyn
Welly
Tourly
Grimes
Chergo
Bipbee
Uischarged
Dave ‘An
Cincinnati
Williaias
Ubpire
Boston Paieves
Lorcie
Optiuarbet
Suns
Mo Matas
S'sler
Uren
Pargechial School League Standings Show Tight Race
Pleo St Charles spginter and the Sosepits five share first place in the Pargechial school league with five wins and five losses each. Beart sits third with a 4 and 3 record as teams chase the top spot in a crowded standings row.
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Pleo St. Charles
Spginter
Sti. Sosepits
Pargechial
Bogash and Ruddy Set for Worcester Show Tonight
Lou Bogash meets Jackie Clark in a star bout while Johnny Ruddy faces Sailor Byron in Worcester tonight. Local fans expect quick exchanges as both lads seek quick scalps. Clark aims to blunt Bogash with a haymaker approach, and Ruddy promises sharp attacks to keep Byron on defense.
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Worcester
Louie Bogash
Jackie Clark
Johnny Ruddy
Byron
Lnds
Clark
Bogash
Bayou Clark
Uncle Sarno
Ruddy
Barnum and Lincoln Win In East Side League
The East Side Class A Boys league sees Barnum and Lincoln win to stay tied for first. Lincoln defeated Walterville 22 to 2 while Barnum beat McKinley 31 to 4, keeping both teams neck and neck for the top spot.
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Barnum
Lincoln School
Walterville
Barnum School
McKinley
Holy Cross Nursery for Major Leagues Stops Carroll Plot
Holy Cross star pitcher Owen Carroll of Worcester is ending his bid for pro baseball to finish college. The Newark born sophomore announced he will complete his course before joining any major league club, despite wide attention as a top college pitcher connected to Detroit and Pittsburgh. The piece lists past Holy Cross alumni who reached the majors, noting Carroll’s potential as the latest in a long line from the program amid a debate over Holy Cross producing more big leaguers than other colleges.
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Holy Cross
Detroit
Pittsburgh
Carroll
Newark Bos
Worcester Institution
Sealson
Witte Csirvalh Din
J Mje
Longa
Joe Dugan
Freq Maguire
Chick Gaggedmon
Lieveslor
Holgress
Worcester College
Ross
Peleonan
Mhlevies
Cubs
Cardinals
Pennock Missed Chance To Complete Perfect Game
In Philadelphia on April 11, Hierb Pennock of the Athletics allowed two runs to the Red Sox while Boston was held without a hit through eight innings. Hooper broke the no-hitter with a misplayed ball in the ninth, the only hit Pennock yielded as Philadelphia won 2 to 6. Both teams played errorless ball, with Pennock walking four and Shore four.
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Pennock
Athletics
Red Sox
Boston
Harry Hooper
Lajoie
Larry
Hooper
Wagner
Speaker
Lewis
Gainer
Scott
Gardner
b.Bhore
Cady
Rei
Philadeilphia
Murphy
Walsh
Oldring
If. Lajoie
McLanis
Jb Schang
Strunk
Jf. Barry
Yuns
Connolly
Chill
Seven winter sports day planned at Naval Academy
Naval Academy at Annapolis schedules seven contests in one Saturday afternoon led by basketball against Fordham and including boxing swimming wrestling fencing and more. Water polo is absent as a rival schedule remains unsatisfied while Penn State joins boxing on February 17 along with Washington and Jefferson Lehigh Syracuse and Penn in various events.
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Naval Academy
Midshipmen
Fordham
Lehigh
Syracuse
University of Pennsylvania
Naval Academy Trips
Washington and Jefferson
Massachusetts Tech
Washington and Lee
Cornell
Pennsylvania State
of State
Stratford High Prepares For Two Key Games
Stratford High basketball team schedules a busy week with Milford High on Wednesday in Sterling Memorial Gym and Norwalk High visiting Friday. The Palmers lead the seven wins against five losses, while their longtime rival Milford looms as the main test in a tense expectations week.
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Stratford High
Milford High
Sterling Memorial
Norwalk High School
Stratford Management
Focal Aish
Palmers
Hillhouse
Milford
Cleveland Banks Hopes On G Uhle
Cleveland manager Pris Speaker expresses confidence in George Uhle and Doc Coveleskie to anchor the Indians pitching staff this season. Speaker says Uhle should be a consistent winner and reach about 20 victories, with Coveleskie as a veteran ace alongside him.
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George Uhle
Lite
Sandlots
Omium Pood
Uhle
Arrivngs
Pris
Indians
Uhte
Coveleskie
Speaker
Tex Rickard: King of Promoters and Record Purses
Tex Rickard stands as boxing's top impresario promoting mega bouts with record purses. From JohnsonJeffries 101000 to WillardDempsey 127500, to Boyle's Thirty Acres 300000, he set the bar for prize money and spectacle, driving sport to new financial peaks and fame.
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Tex Rickard
Tex
Pugilista
Rickard
Jack Johnson
Jim Jeffries
Big Jeff
Toledo
Wil
Barnum and Lincoln tied in East Side League standings
Charley White and Rocky Kansas square off at Madison Square Garden in a prestigious lightweight bout. Promoter Tex Thickard reports rising ticket sales as both camps train in Chicago and Buffalo preparing for the two oclock weigh in. Matchmaker Frank Flournoy negotiates the terms for a potential twelve round headline fight with Leonard in the mix.
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Petsie
Charley White
Rocky Kansas
Aladison Square Garden
Frank Flournoy
Alruds
Promentor
Tex Thickard
White
Chicago
Windy City
New Yorks
Garden Gym
Frank Wlournas
Poughkeepsie Race Delays Cost Colleges Dearly
A Poughkeepsie regatta delay pushed back to June 14 costing five colleges about 1000 dollars each in travel and preparation expenses. Estimates from Columbia University athletic officials suggest the delay added roughly 400 to 1,500 dollars per week per team, with total impacts near 8,000 dollars.
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VCHUS
Meir Annays Regitta
Timates
Columbbia University
Thay
Steswards
Cyswell
Pennsylvania
Columbia
Tirs Prevalent In Recreation Court Leagues
Ties for first place are prevalent in the Recreation city leagues with the Alpines level with the American Tube and Stampine company quintet in the Senior league. Each squad has two wins in Junior city league No. 1 while St Joseph Triangles and Athletic Juniors share a three win record.
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American Tube & Stampine Company
St. Joseph
Mohawks
Pioneer Cubs
Ted
Pioneerss
Black Sox
M H. A. Stars
Dd. Po
Aimer, Tube & St. Co
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Celtics
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Travelers
Reaningtons
Pairmont Cubs
Blue Birds
Pe Mohawks
Ailiro
Sacred Hearts
Hall
Recreation Boyp
St Mary's
St. Charles
Athletics Nose Out St. Josephs In League Tilt
In a fast paced city gym duel the Athletics Jrs edged the St Josephs Triangles by 11 to 19 10 to claim first place in the City Junior leadup No 1 last night. The game featured tight defense and late swings that decided the outcome.
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St. Joseph Triangles
Joes
New Third Sackers Due in Majors
The Browns may sleeve a new third sacker this season with Norman McMillan from the Yankees likely starting at third for the Sox. Willie Ramm joins the White Sox as a high priced recruit, while Walter Titak and Joe Dugan also figure at third for their clubs. Donie Mash aims to move Wind al Myird instead of Shanks with Frank Baker a trade target in Washington.
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Senong Vitte
Shephard
Pirates
Jack Barty
Alldigs
Fed Sax
Joe Dugan
Ath
Folies Grid
Yankees
Lot
fehle-Tueke Moey
Red Fox
Dats Sockalexis
Cleveland
Arnold Arutz
Pat Carney
Boston
Maguire
Gagnon
Ouur College
Holly Cross
Browns
Bull
Norman McMilan
Sox
Chicago
White Sox
Willie Ramm
Hite Coast
Pheneny Samay Wale
Larry Gardner
Walter Titak
Frestt
Kansas City
Bobby Tanes
Detroit Tigers
Washington
Donie Mash
Joe Tins
Chile
Frank Brewer
Frank Baker
Tneasimieh
Transpacific Yacht Race dated July 20 set by club
The Santa Barbara Yacht Club board announced the Transpacific Yacht Race will be held July 20. The date was chosen for favorable trade winds and to avoid early July heat, with preparations underway and entries expected from several clubs.
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Banta Barbara
Cal
Sata Tiebumt Yaceht Clube
Ik Wigs
Garrity Recruits Keb, Garrity to Coach at Wake Forest
Henry Garrity, noted Talfhack star, presumed to coach at Wake Forest after a meeting of the Mycentive Committee of the board. He aims to lead the team against Missouri and address the grim noted dem of yn2o-2 with Director of Athletics Keb Balwigh X.
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Balwigh
Henry Garrity
Talfhack
Grimveton
Coneh
University of Missouri
Wake Forest Collinge
Browns Sign 3 1 Pitcher Meddilation to Boost Depth
Belton Charles Hoot joins the Browns after a stint with Terra Mayte, arriving as a 3 1 pitcher. He was slowed by an earlier shoulder issue with the St. Louis Browny and announced his plans for the upcoming season, hoping to help the team rebound.
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Meddilaton
Belton
Charles Hoot
Terra Mayte
St. Louis Browny
Hilltop Nine Schedule Set For 1923 Baseball Season
Bridgeport High School’s Hilltop nine, managed by Arthur Brownstein, will play 19 games in the 1923 season, with seven at home. The marquee matchup is against Hartford High, a longtime state title contender, while a game with New York Military Academy is pending due to a basketball dispute. The roster features promising recruits Ray and Ralph Cassidy, veteran players, and a fast infield led by Captain Ray Shealong. The schedule includes games against Choate, Kent, Crosby, Hillhouse, Wilby, Naugatuck, New Haven Commercial, and others, with key dates in April through June and a planned clash with Hartford and an away match at Cornwall-on-Hudson against New York Military.
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Ridgeport High School
Hartford High
New York Military Academy
Stauch
Bridgeport Tigh
Hilltop
Ihe
Ching Hammil
Eddie Tickey
Jimmy Lavery
Jimmie McCarthy
Louie Hill
Cassidy
Promisin
Cassidys
Ray
Ralph
Dizzy
Barney Colway
Chuck Anderson
Joe Fennell
Ase
Freckles" Cremings
Ray Shealong
Arthur Brownstein
Choate
Wutingford
Kent
Crosby
Bridgeport
Hillhouse
New Ha
Waterbury
Hartford
New York Military
Cornwall-on-Hudson
Shubert Kaplan bout postponed to Saturday night
Shubert and Kaplan see their featherweight clash delayed to Saturday night in Meriden to satisfy the state athletic commission's Ive Day ruling. New Bedford standout Shubert seeks to defend the New England title against Kaplan, who also claims the Little Demon title after a prior win.
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State Athletic Commission
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New Bedford
Kaplan
Johnny Shuerie
Waterbury
Johnny Dunder
Worcester
New Engbury
Bay State
Meriden Flash
Fortford
West Side League Basks in Lopsided Wins at Maplewood
In Class A boys action at Maplewood gym two blowout wins altered the West Side standings. Washington remained unbeaten after a 36 to 4 romp over Black Rock, while Maplewood routed Longfellow by a wide margin, signaling dominant showings from both top teams.
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Washington Five
Black’ Rock
Longfellow
Keating
St Johns Debut Tonight In YMCA League Opener
The St Johns team begins its season tonight in the YMCA Crareh league. Washington Park A. B. quintet faces Summerfield in a game at the Civic Center, with summer action and local clubs highlighted.
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ST. Johns
She St. Dots
Pirse Meer
Crareh
Washington Park Af
Summerfield
Te Sans Place
Cubs to Cut Admission Prices Next Season
Announcement from Willa Vouek, president of the club, states Cubs will reduce prices at North Side Park. Current war tax had patrons paying 1.65 dollar general admission 1.10 for teachers. Next season the club plans new scaled prices lowering costs across classes, with precise figures for each tier to be set.
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Pea
Sony
Willa Vouek
Elob
North Side Park
Faure
Fang
Amherst selects J John Ac Spear as captain of swim team
Amherst Massachusetts today elected J John Ac Spear captain of the Amherst swimming team. The new leader, in his first two years at Amherst, shows promise with prior experience and intent to compete this coming season. The report notes an earlier misprint and mentions a gas explosion incident unrelated to the team.
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Amherst
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Local boxers to fight tonight in New York C. boxing tourney
Local pugilists led by Captain Baum prepare for a Gotham boxing tournament tonight in New York. Contenders include Joe King at 115 pounds, Young Kondor 118, Art Lee 128, Scout Quake 138, and Johnny Sheppard 150. All are ordered to meet Captain Baum at the railroad station at 3 15 sharp.
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Smon
Pureamitt
Gotham
Captain Baum
Joe King
Young Kondor
Art Lee
Scout Quake
Johnny Sheppard
Holy Cross Nine to Play 28 Contests
Holy Cross announces a 28 game 1923 baseball schedule with 23 games listed. Key dates include April 14 vs Providence College in Providence and April 27 vs Rhode Island State in Worcester, plus matchups with Princeton Fordham Harvard Yale Seton Hall Penn State Springfield and Georgetown among others.
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Rhode Island State
Fordham
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Cambridge
Villanova
Lehigh
Fordhamv
New York
Seton Wall
South Orange
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Yale
New Haven
Springfield
Connecticut Aggies
Pennsylvanian
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