Curtin Quits in Sixth Round to Dar Tremaine Bout
New York Feb 16 Carl Tremaine Cleveland bantamweight won a referee’s decision after Johnny Curtin of Jersey City quit in the sixth round of a twelve round Madison Square Garden bout claiming a foul. Referee Patsy Haley found no foul. Tremaine led with a two fisted start driving Curtin to cover. Curtin fought back and landed a right to the jaw in later rounds before quitting. Danny Lee defeated Sonny Smith who refused to continue in the tenth round with an injured hand. Warry Galland beat Earl France in a six round decision. Miss Margaret Wilson, daughter of former President Wilson, watched, saying she had become an ardent boxing fan.
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Amateur bouts postponed to March 5 at Fairfield Club
Amateur boxing at the Casino was rescheduled to March 5 by the Fairfield County Boxing Association to avoid a clash with a Terminal Club smoker and wrestling show. Captain Baum, the association’s matchmaker, plans three bouts and features exhibitors Young Kelly Jon King Julius West Nick Lozinack and Young Kondor. The wrestling match will pit Cure Kelley against Joe Kochlas, each about 180 pounds.
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Criqui Sails for America to Train for Kilbane Fight
European featherweight champion Eugene Criqui will depart Havre for New York on March 10 with manager M. Budeline to start training for the world title bout against Johnny Kilbane in New York on Memorial Day. He has recovered from influenza and will recuperate two more weeks at Biarritz before leaving.
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Black Rocks Defeat Stratford Legion Quintet
Stratford Legion fell to Black Rock on Stratfordstey floor as the fast attacking Rocks led 28 to 30 at the final whistle after a fiercely contested game with lead changes and steady defense from both sides.
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Orioles in Final Game Tuesday
The Oriole girls of the Industrial center on Barnum avenue play their last season game Tuesday night against the Pronto girls. The match will decide the Intermediate league championship of the W C A. and the Orioles have won every game so far, aiming to retain the title for another year.
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Kageys Aim To End 15-Game Brooklyn Streak Tonight
The Kageys seek their 16th win as they face the Presentation Crown in a Brooklyn battle. Brooklyn has a 15 straight string and eyes the city record of 18 set by the YMHA last season. The Flatbush squad is praised for teamwork and depth as the Knights prepare at practice for a hard fought showdown tonight.
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Johnny Allen Trains to Shake Off Nine Pounds
Johnny Allen known as Red Allen works at Andy Parker's gym to shed nine pounds for his February 26 lightweight title bout with Pete August. The training aims at forcing August to push a fast pace to keep the title, amid a grudge tone and a card of preliminaries arranged by Andy Parker.
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Red” Allen
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Mohawks Lose to Legion Juniors in Stratford Match
The Mohawks were defeated 23 to 27 by the American Legion Juniors of Stratford Thursday night at Sterling Memorial hall. Penney and Burns played well for the Suburbanites, while OConnell and White were the shining lights for the Mohawks. The score stands at 27 to 23.
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National Senior AAU Indoor Championships Tonight
More than 200 athletes will contend at the 174th armory in Buffalo tomorrow night for the indoor titular classic of the season. Stars include Wille Ritola Loren Murchison Joie Ray Harold Lever and others with entries from Yale Colgate Princeton Penn Canada Georgetown NYU Rutgers Illinois A C and Chicago A A.
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Presbyterians Lead Church League As Four Games Tonight
Elias Howe and Prospect school teams won at Maplewood gym with Howe 10 4 over Someralow and Prospect 12 over Black Loch. Standings show First Presbyterian 11 0 0, United Congregational 8 4 0. Four games slated tonight at City gym and Presley hall with refs Al Wheway and Louis Nanecbhy.
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Kaceys 70 Bowl Derby Choppers Face Derby Knights
Kaceys 70 Bowl Derby Derby Knights prepare to challenge Jumping Jim Kellys rollers tomorrow afternoon in Columbus club rooms. Valley Town team last Tuesday impressed against Stratford pinbusters, promising a tough test for the Derby outfit in pursuit of the league title.
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Park City's Boy Scouts edge Troop 4 in tight 31-16 win
Park Citys basketball team defeated Troop 4, Boy Scouts, 31 to 16. Mullins starred with five field goals as Park City led throughout and stretched a late-minute gap after a cautious start. Yates Pisanelli Scanelli and others contributed in the scoring effort.
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Kelly to Retire as Boxing Manager After Tragic Death
In New York Jimmy Kelly long time boxing manager announced his retirement following the death of Andy Thomas a promising young fighter under his care Thomas died after a bout in New York and the event deeply affected Kelly
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Fairfield Legion to Close With Stratford Five
Fairfield Legion hosts Stratford Five in a three game series at the Legion hall tonight. The exhibition features strong shooting and toss plays as both teams seek the opener, following a two year rivalry. A preliminary game includes Community Jrs and a Bridgeport team.
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Milford and Bridgeport Hy Girls in Title Elimination Battle
The Bridgeport High School girls basketball team meets Milford this afternoon in Milford for a key title elimination game. Milford carries a perfect season and seeks to topple Meriden from the state throne, while Bridgeport aims to upset the rival on their home floor and end a string of Milford wins there.
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Arthur Staff Wins Outdoor 440 Yard Speed Championship
Arthur Staff of Chicago captured the 440 yard event to win the American professional outdoor speed skating championship at Pontiac rink in Saranac Lake. He totaled 175 points across a three day meet, also holding indoor title from St Paul this season. Bobby McLean of Chicago finished with 125 points, Edmund Lamy of Saranac Lake 110, Everett McGowan of St Paul fourth with 70.
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Kaceys Causing Series Delay in City Basketball
Mooney claims the Y M H A of C series for city basketball is delayed by Kaceys management. He says negotiations will settle soon and that Irish players will face his gang. Fans expect a classic with close margins and debate over neutral or split home floors for games.
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Mohawks Defeat Willrose Five In Local League Night
The Mohawks beat Willrose Five 17 to 16 at the Junior City League No 2 in city gym. In the second game Pioneer Cubs fell 20 to 6 after Hall Community’s late passing and accurate shooting.
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