Bass and Canzoneri to Clash for Featherweight Title
Benny Bass and Tony Canzoneri to meet for the featherweight title in a 15 round bout at Madison Square Garden next Friday night. Bass holds the recognized division belt after beating Red Chapman. Canzoneri’s claim stems from a recent win over Johnny Dundee. Belanger defends the flyweight crown in Toronto tomorrow, with Schwartz looming for universal honors. Kearns plans to promote fights in New York this summer, backing the Polo Grounds bid and Mickey Walker as needed.
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Belanger
Genaro
Jack Kearns
New York
Associated Preas
Leany Bass
Philadelphia
Ny Canzoners
Brooklyn
Madison Square Gar
Bass
National Boxing
Corporal Izzy Schwartz
Universal
Schwartz
New York State Athletic Commission
Newsby Brown
Iowa
Hilario Martines
Willie Harmon
New Broadway Arena
Jack Dempsey
Tex Rickard
Dempsey
Madison Square Garden
Kearna
Tex
Polo Grounds
Mickey Walker
Jack Curry
Humbert Fugazy
Kearns
Walker
Benny Leonard
Leonard
Califune Racing Card From Tia Juana Meet
Thoroughbred racing results list ten races for four year olds and upward with claiming purses from 800 to 9800. Notable runners include Maunce Mulcabe, Rounder, Portola, Montdale, Indian Tales, Yorkhome, Bennie Omar, and Master Rock. Times range from 1 17 1 8 to 1 46 for the mile and seventy yards.
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Furst
Philpot
Jaseila
Fennle
Blackwood
R Russell
Col Crrr
Ben Kripp
Boas Hughes
Tan
Ali Castre
Portola
Vipward
Coe mi
Montdale
Kelty
Matilda B
Carlisle
Blaw Horn
Araby
Tennessee
Bardalid
Duplesais
Kischel Macher
Jones
Porter Up
Inselone
Alecran
Royal George Alms
Tentbuilder
Cellini
Lilie Brout
Green Shield
Lord Douglas
Rennie
Yorkhome
Luther
Margaret Elnora
Snider
Miss Fountain
Plute
Jos Campbell
Invictus
Jimmie Trinz
Captain Guard
Sandy Man
Buffies
Celden Sweep
Critchfield
True Boy
Landseth
Time
Taus
Bryn Dear
Bluefish
Fasexte
Worthman
Deep Thoughts
Francis
Lindetth
Thrace
Intelone
Harry
Bell
Gaberdini
Little Broom
King Bank
Club House Course
Ann
Louman
Master Rock
Fisher
Pine Manners
F. Burks
Tans
Goslin May Quit Baseball For Real Estate Career
CAMDEN New Jersey Feb 5 Clark Griffith president of the Washington club refused the salary demands of Goose Goslin star of the Washington Pittsburgh world series of 1925. Goslin may quit baseball and become a real estate broker. Griffith says Goslin is already over paid under his contract.
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Camden
N. J
Clark Griffith
Washington
Gooee” Goslin
Goslin
Griffith
Memorial tribute at New York Baseball Writers banquet
Hughey Jennings honored at the fifth annual New York Chapter Baseball Writers Association banquet in the Commodore hotel with 600 attendees including major league figures. Mayor Walker praised Jennings as a great sportsman and American, urging writers to preserve the Old Timers’ spirit. Tris Speaker Babe Ruth Eddie Collins and others attended as rosters and speakers offered humor and reflections on baseball’s past and future.
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New York
Associated Press
Walker
Hughey Jennings
Baseball Writers Association of America
Commodore Hotel
Athletices
Babe Ruth
Eddie Colins
Hale Penhock
Kenesay MM Lanois
John A. Heycker
National League
E. Barnard
American League
Miller Huggins
Yankees
Manger Wilbert Robinson
Jack Hendricks
Reds
Bugs
Barnard
Yanks
Landis
George M. Cohan
Whhe Colier
Aileen Riggin Named Hostess for Rockne Olympic Tour
Miss Aileen Riggin, Olympic diving champion, has accepted a hostess role for Knute Rockne's Olympic tour this summer. She notified Rockne’s agents from Porto Rico where she is with her parents. Epstein will lead the women’s division with the American team on the tour.
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New York
Associated Press
Aileen Riggin
Knute Rockne
Billiard players to get best this week
Leading players in the American League three cushion billiard tournament will enjoy a respite this week after a heavy schedule. Allen Hall of St. Louis, the pace setter, has two contests while Willie Hoppe, his nearest rival, faces only one game. Hall plays Clarence Jackson Tuesday night and Otto Rehsel t Thursday evening. Hoppe meets Rehsel t on Wednesday.
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New York
Associated Press
Allen Hall
St. Louis
Willie Hoppe
Clarence Jackson
Otto Relselt
Hoppe
Relselt
Springfield rally tops Eagles in last minute
In New Haven on February , Springfield erased a late deficit to beat the New Haven Eagles of the Canadian American Hockey League 8-4. Vall scored twice in the final 17 seconds as the visitors surged to the victory in a season highlight on the ice.
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New Haven
Associated , Press
Springfield
New Haven Eagles
Vall
Dartmouth Hosts TD Skaters for Annual Carnival
Dartmouth hosts the 18th annual Winter Carnival featuring college speed skating on Occom Pond February 9 and a queen of the snows pageant. Ski events include a one mile downhill, slalom races on Balch Hill, a seven mile cross country, and the intercollegiate ski jumping championship at the Dartmouth Outing Club slide. The record ski jump may fall, though Charles Proctor will miss the event due to Olympic duties. Special trains will carry guests from girls colleges to the celebrations.
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Hanover
N. H
Dartmouth
Occom Pond
Balch Hill
Auurop
Intercollegiate Winter Sports Union
Charles Proctor
United States
St. Mortiz
Coast basketball season preview with Pacific Coast clash
The 1928 Pacific Coast season preview notes strong teams in the southern section led by USC star Jack Bruner and Mortisan, with USC and UCLA rivalry heating as UC Los Angeles strengthens. Stanford struggles early with injuries to McCandlera and Clark while Cal, led by Verne Corbin and Dougery brothers, aims for a coast title. Washington leads the north, with Oregon State and Washington State vying for status as Oregon and Oregon State show mixed form. The author predicts the Pacific Coast title may go north.
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Batgroof
University of California At Los Angeles
Coast Guard
Dougery Brothers
Pennsylvania
Washington
Oregon State College
Ihs
Middle West
Washington State
University of Oregon
Pacific Coast
Basketball Problems by Oswald Tower
A reader asks about handling a player with four personal fouls when the scorer fails to notify the referee before a play. The answer follows Rule 8 and says the referee should stop play if the fouled team has the ball to avoid a possible score, but continue if the other team has possession, to avoid interrupting legitimate play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oswald Tower
Joint
Tower
Andover
Mass
Quigley Officiates In Three Sports Across the U.S.
Ernest Quigley, based in St Marys Kansas, travels annually from Atlantic to Pacific officiating baseball, football, and basketball. He coaches at St Marys college, umpires in the National League, referees major Thanksgiving games, and covers the Missouri Valley basketball circuit before returning home for spring and summer seasons.
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BT. Marys
Kas
Associated Presa
Ernest
Quigley
Atlantic
Pacific
Canadian
Gulf of Mexico
St. Marys
United States
St. Mary's College
Quig
Middle West
California
Golf Beginners Need Proper Training Not Quick Tricks
The article argues beginners misbelieve golf is just swinging at a ball and driving well. It warns that quick progress fades and many bad habits form. It advocates starting with a good teacher to learn fundamentals, correct mechanics, and practice gradually to win a championship chance.
Lyon Named President of Ontario Golfers
George G Lyon was elected president of the Ontario Golf Association at a meeting of the executive committee in Toronto. L F Wood chosen as vice president W H Plant named honorary president and W Thompson as honorary secretary. Ontario amateur championship set for June 21 22 23 at Lakeview Golf Club and junior championship to start September 15 at Mississauga Golf Club. No dates yet for open championships likely in July.
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Toronto
Qont
Associated Press
George
Lyon
Ontario Golf Association
L. F. Wood
W. H. Plant
W . Thompson
Ontario
Lakeview Golf Club
Mississauga Golf Club
Princeton Tigers Schedule Heavy Indoor Track Campaign
Princeton track coach Reena Fitzhpatrick announces a six weeks winter indoor season featuring 19 meets and the indoor intercollegiate championships. The Tigers will compete in New York venues including Madison Square Garden and 106th Infantry Armory, facing various clubs and colleges through February and March.
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Princeton
N. J
Associated Press
Reena Fitzhpatrick
Tigers
New York
Newark
A. Q C
Infantry Armory
Brooklyn-Edison Club
18Th Regiment
Crescent A. C
13Th Regiment
Sekyra Faces Gemas In St Nick Fight Tonight
Joe Sekyra of Dayton Ohio battles George Gemas of Philadelphia in a ten round bout at Jack Curley’s St Nicholas Arena New York tonight. The 21 year old light heavyweight is tipped for future heavyweight title contention and may meet Leo Lom s after this bout as he edges toward bigger showdowns.
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Robert A. Herecord
New York
Joe Sekyra
George Gemas
Philadelphia
St. Nicholas Frem
Dayton
Ohio
Joe
James Joseph Tunney
Gems
Sekura
Leo Loms
Aberdeen
Washington
Leo
Heavies
Gemas
Young Sekura
Jack Curley
Nicholas Arene
St.Michelas
Jack Delaney
Sally Montgomery
Delaney
College Court League Reopens Play Saturday
Eastern Intercollegiate Basketball League resumes Saturday as Pennsylvania travels to Ithaca to face Cornell after mid year exams. A Cornell victory would give the Ithacans sole lead, with Cornell and Dartmouth tied for first after each five games.
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College Court League
New York
Associated Press
Pennsylvania
Ilhaca
Cornel
Cornell
Ithacans
Dartmouth
Probate court orders further observation for Gregory Meech
After a brief probate court hearing Judge Tottingham committed Gregory Meech for further observation amid questions about his mental state. A stenographic report notes prior odd remarks including Mr Meech's claim about choosing cigarettes, and a bridge lesson anecdote ends with a lighthearted Old Gold joke from a Postoffice gosarp.
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Gregory Meech
Tottingham
Mr. Meech
Tunney May Defend His Title in London Ring
London plans floated for Gene Tunney to defend his title in London, tex Rickard and Bernard Mortimer seek funding and venue assurance, Mortimer arriving from New York confirms tentative promotion. Golf results at Billow Springs Texas open report Hy Preas Ed Dudley leading with 72, Daly 73, and top contenders tied at 47s.
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Tunney
London
Gene Tunney
Tex Rickard
Bernard Mortimer
Mortimer
Southampton
New York
Aquitania
Billow Springs Golf Club
Antonio
Tex
Ed Dudley
Hollywood
Daly
San Antonio
Bill Mehlhorn
Lalry Nabholtz
Cleveland
Balby Crickshank
Purchase
Don Malerkey
Lafkin
Tax,ec
Harry Cooper
Buffalo
Schmutte
Lima
Ohio
Angelo Torre
Great River
J. Kenney
Toledo
Ghia
Bones to meet Scalzi on Armory program card
Stan Clark of the grana C A C seeks a bout between Black Bottom Jim Bones and Johnny Scalzi for the State Armory card. The match, hung fire after Bones injuries, faces Scalzi seeking two fights first. Local rivals, both popular on the East Side, captivate fans and promoters eager for a natural main event.
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Stan Clark
Grana ¢. A. C
Black Bottom
Jim Bones
Johnny Scalzi
State Armory
Hones
Scalri
Bones
Scalzi
East Side
National Soccer at Chicago Bricklajyer 4 to 0
In Chicago a National Soccer match saw Buda A A take a 4 nil victory over Chicago Bricklajyer. The scoreline reflects a decisive win for the visitors with goals scattered across the game. No further details available.
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Chicago
Bricklajyer
Buda A. A
Grange's Eleven Beat Bulldogs At Wrigley Field
Grange's Yankees defeated Fredman's Bulldogs by a score of 6 today, closing the season at Wrigley Field. Molenos set up both scores with a 28-yard run and a pass to Jimson, Ennis Nevers scoring the sole Giants points with a 40-yard run from the two-yard line.
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Angeles
Qgrange
Yankees
Fredman
Wrigley Field
Molenos
Ichdawne
Jim Son
Ennis Nevers
Goys
Hawks Triumph as Black Hawks Defeat Americans in Narrow Win
Chicago Black Hawks secure a rare victory, overpowering the New York Americans in a hard fought game. Key scorers include McKay, Moran, Keats, Lefrance, and Weigh with goals in multiple periods. Green and his brother are noted among the performers for the Americans.
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New York
Chicago Black Hawke
New York Americans
Hawks
Bmckay
Joe Simpeon
Old Gold Cigarette Riddle Card Teaser
Word puzzle hints refer to Old Gold cigarettes and brand imagery. Clues mention silent partner and a volcano joke, steamship abbreviation, and a cough remedy use. The item presses playful product-themed ambiguities and a medicinal slant in vintage advertising style.
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Benny Bass
Tony Canzoneri
Tia Juana
Jennings
Eagles
Nibs
U.S
T. Quigley
Charles
Chick) Evanges
Power House League
Randerland
Webster
BA Electriclans Encineras
Watts
Konemona
Doyle
Casey
Bae
Hone
Pa Putina
AL Moffat
Werner
Drinkwater
TIGER
Lomski
Thiat
Sr. Q
Blackhead
South
North
East
Weat
OLD GoLd
Searly
Josh Galloway
Josh
Gosarp
Postoffice
Luke Chestergould
Lorillard Co
Hillace
Pessina
Bukiey
By Rea Irvin
Perty A. Allie
Henry Ciuci
Bridgeport
MacDonald Smith
Tommy Armour
Johnny Golden
Isple
McDonald Smith
Goden
Paterson
Anaour
al Watrous
Raiies
Mich
Henry
Stratford
Doe
Scalzt
Jimmy
National Soccer
Grange
Bulldogs
America
Tina Ia
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