New York Boxing Board Bans Rubber Mouthpiece Use
New York state boxing officials ruled the rubber mouthpiece Protectors worn by Ted Kid Lewis illegal after a Madison Square Garden bout with Jack Britton. Britton was cited for misconduct when he entered Lewis corner after the second round over the issue. Lewis defended the device saying tender lips needed protection. Decision on Britton’s fate was reserved by the full commission.
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New York State Boxing Commission Today
Ted “Kid! Lewis
Madison Square Garden
Jack Britton
Britton
Zelig Goodman
Lewis
Boxing Commission
Boston
Mrs Chapman of Greenwich Loses Semi Finals at Pinehurst
Pinehurst reports Mrs Dorothy Campbell Hurd advances to the final in the St Valentine tournament, defeating Mrs. John Chapman of Greenwich 4 3 in the semi final. Also noted: Mrs. Byddlek defeats Mrs. Howard after a late rally, and Miss Morbius edges Miss Scofield after extra holes in a nineteenth hole finish.
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Greenwich
Pinehurst
Dorothy Campbell Hurd
Joseph Bydelek
Buffalo
Hurd
John DiChapman
Jana
Byddlek
George M. Howard
Halifax
Srean
E. G. Scofield
Stamford
Rectors and Ekos To Meet Tonight In East End Clash
Rectors face Ekos tonight at the PBovs club court in what promises to be a top early season game. Ekos arrive with a rising reputation after beating most opponents. Dance to follow with Exo Novelty Jazz. Teams listed include Rectors and Ekos with players Lacured by the editor.
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Pbovs
Ekos
Blue Ribbon
Ball
Bucktey
Cretella
Gayette
Mocrax
Segalla Sdondera
Rowe Williams
Garrison
Skating Union Elects Officers and Raises Fees
At its annual Lake Placid meeting the International Skating Union of America elected officers across regional associations. New roles include A T Blancard as president Pacific Coast, Julian T Fitzgerald as first vice president Western, W T Richardson as Adirondack third vice president, John Harding as secretary treasurer New England, plus board members C H Goldsmith J A Tower E A Mahilke Hermann Meyer Charles E Ward Louis Rubinstein J A Taylor and D H Slayback. The session also approved amendments increasing fees.
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Lake Placid
International Skating Union of ‘America
Herestogay
A. T. Blancard
Pacififice Coast Association
Vics
Julian T. Fitegerald
Western Association
Henry Aihlsin
Adirondack
W. T. ‘Richardson
New England Association
John Harding
Board
New Canaan Five To Play Y M H A
New Canaan meets the YMHA five at Madison avenue on Sunday afternoon in what is billed as a fast, closely matched game. Frank Kelly, Yale halfback star, headlines the New Canaan lineup along with a strong roster including Kaplan Hogan Mooney Kelly Gubersky Burke Pielson Rogers Cohen Ge. The New Canaan five have shown marked improvement since their earlier defeat to the Blue Ribbons and are considered one of the state’s best teams. The YMHA, also improving, are favored to provide a challenging test in this awaited encounter.
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Canaan
Frank Kelly
Yale
Madison Avenue
Wetch
Jineury
New Canaan
YMHA
Kaplan Hogan
Mooney
Ne Kelly
Gubersky Burke
Pielson
R. G . Rogers Cohen
Chicopee High School Tossers Meet Hilltop Five
The Hilltop boys face Chicopee High School this afternoon in a Bay State matchup. Chicopee had previously defeated the local five early in the season and seeks a repeat. Bridgeport aims to erase an earlier loss with today's game.
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Chicopee High
Chicopee
Mass
Bay State
Bridgeport Boys
Moore Leads Ice Skaters at Lake Placid Tourney
Jos Moore of New York leads the International Amateur championships with 60 points at Lake Placid, ahead of Charles Jentrasy of Lake Placid and Charles Gorman of St. John N B with 50 each. Gladys Robinson of Toronto tops the women with 120 points after two firsts, while Rose Johnson of Chicago trails with 80.
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Lake Placid
N.Y
Jos Moore
New York
Charles Jentrasy
Charles Gorman
St. John
N. B
Gladys Robinson
Toronto
Rose Johnson
Chicago
Gorman
Bobby McLean
Cleveland
Jewtraw
Roy McWiharter
Moore
Richard Donovan
St. Paul
O Shorter
Donovan
William Steinmeta
al Leiteh
Miss Robinson
Miss Johnson
Edna Webster
Mildreg Truslan
Brooklyn
Lewis Defeats The Terrible Turk In Two Falls
Lewis won two straight falls over Hassan known as The Terrible Turk at Columbia. He took the first fall in 38 minutes with a headlock, then won the second in 20 seconds with a hammerlock.
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Kid Rangler
Lewis
Hassan
Turk
Harmony Marks Annual American League Meeting in Cleveland
Harmony ruled the annual meeting with New York absent and no trades reported. The league adopted increased commission funding, loosened first year player farm limits, and allowed unconditional releases after ten years with waivers. Attendees included Johnson Grifth Shite Navin Dunn and Comiskey. Huggins was present but not as a club representative.
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American League
Cleveland
American
Clu
New York
National Baseball
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Commission
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Clark Grifth
Washington
Thomas Shite
Philadelphia
Harry Grantner
Chicago
Boston
Robert Quinn
St. Louia
F. J. Navin
Detroit
J. Gil Dunn
Louis Comiskey
Miler Huggins
Postal Clerk Bowler Loss to St Josephs at Nutmeg Lanes
The St Josephs bowling team defeated the Bridgeport Postal Clerks in three straight games at Nutmeg alleys. Somers led with a total of 318 pins, earning honors for the evening. Next Monday the Saints meet Bridgeport Police at Willard Street alleys.
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the &. Joseph
Bridgeport
Somers
Wilard Street
Saints
Flying Parson and Joie Ray to Meet in Boston Mile
Boston notes a renewed racing rivalry among Joie W. Bay Hilnels A C runner and Harry Cutbill called the Ayling parson of the Boston Athletic Association. Cutbill has one win this season and the Boston region games on February 28 will feature Ray in the mile with Cutbill Devanney and Connolly as possible rivals. A medley relay between New York and Massachusetts teams is planned.
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Joie W. Bay
Hilnels A. C
Harry Cutbill
Ayling Parson
Boston Athletic Association
Cutbill
Ray
Cutbin
Mike Devanney
New York
J. J. Connolly
Georgetown University
Massachusetts
Britton Faces New York Boxing Moguls Over Hit on Aide
New York boxing officials heard Jack Britton, world welterweight title holder, admit striking Zelig Goodman, aide to Ted Lewis, between rounds during the Madison Square Garden bout. Britton said he protested Lewis’ corner gag and acknowledged the error. The state boxing commission will rule later.
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State Boxing Commission and License Committee
Jack Britton
Ted “Xia
Lewis
Madison Square Garden
Zelig Goodman
Britton
Goodman
Delaney to Meet McCarron at National Club Providence
Jack Delaney the Providence based middleweight has been matched to fight Jack McCarron in a 12 round main bout at the National A. C. O. club in Providence on Washington's Birthday February date mentioned.
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Jack McCarron
National Club
Providence
Jack Delaney
National A. CO
Washington
Jack
Tendler and Leonard Boxing Rivalries Stir Philadelphia Fight Fans
The piece chronicles Tendler’s public image as the “Chinese puzzle” of boxing, his wife’s sharp quips about tin ears, and looming clashes with Benny Leonard. It notes Tendler’s fame, training camps, and a swirl of contenders including Delaney, McCarron, Jennings, and Sullivan as promoters court a major title bout.
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Philadelphia
Benny Leonard
Phil Glassman
Newsy
Tendler
Glassman
Leonard
New York
Dar Roy
Champ
Quakertown
McCarron
Mike O'Dowd
Battling Levinsky
Silent Martin
Delaney
al Jennings
Jack
Savage
Harlem
Tommy Shea
Snes
Joe Hall Triumphs Over Stamford Opponent in Six Round Bout
Joe Hall defeated Harry Peterson of Stamford in a six round fight at Stamford last night. Hall scored a knockdown in the fifth round and dominated early and late, earning a clear decision over Peterson.
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Stamford
Harry Peterson
Hall
Peterson
Stamford Bay
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