Johnson to Stop Jess If He Fails Early Fights
Johnson, a fast rising fighter, prepares for several prel iminary bouts before the May New York showdown with Jess Willard. The Iowan's youth and speed give him an edge in inside work and stamina, while Willard relies on reach and power. If Willard skips tune ups, Johnson could force a decisive assault and fatigue the champion.
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Jess Willard
Floyd Johnson
Big Jess
Toledo
Jowan
Jess
New York
Johnson
Willard
Wilde
Bill Brennan
Floyd
Brennan
Madison Square Garden
Mise
Willeed
Asong
Der
Battler
Tommy Gibbons
Gibbons
Jonnson
Coblber
Willard Talence Sobnson
Dodgers Trade Sparks Debate Over Myers and Fournier
The article questions if the Hy Myers and Clarence Mitchell trades improved the Dodgers, arguing Squire Ebbets gained two major league players while Branch Rickey pursued a strong outfielder. It notes Myers hit .327 last season, Fournier batted .294, and discusses George Smith’s pitching in Philadelphia and Mitchell’s versatile infield/outfield role for the Robins.
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Robins
Mitchell-Smith
Myers-Fournier
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Sias
Squire Ebbets
George Smith
Jack Fournier
Clarence Mitchell
Hy Myers
Squire
Branch Rickey
Rickey
Myers
Ebbets
Cardinal
Mr. Ebbets
Branch
Cardinals
Ayers
Bear Freiders
Fournier
Hy Ayers
1Llickey
Fournitt
Quakers
Clarence Mitchel
Mitchel
Mitch
Pletcher
Phils
Smith
Columbia
Glanta
Robbie Smith
Harter
Yale to Play New Haven Bears on Washington's Birthday
An announcement states Yale varsity sextet will meet the New Haven Bears in an Arena hockey clash on Washington's Birthday. The game is billed as a major New Haven ice event and holiday attraction, with the Bears traveling to Pittsburgh that night for an exhibition.
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New Haven
Washington
Yale
New Haven Bears
Ierson
Bears
Pittsbuurgh
Binghamton Drops Out of New York State League
Binghamton will withdraw from the New York State Baseball League for the 1923 season due to late start lack of suitable grounds and waning public interest. The franchise is returned to John H Farrell president with local club leader Jiolng M Gitchell noting internal factors hindered proper organization and future comeback hopes.
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Binghamton
John H. Farrell
Jiolng M. Gitchell
Rookies face uncertain paths amid draft and league limits
Giants secretary Jim Tierney says some Class AA players may be sent to leagues that recognize the draft, while IL president John Toole argues minors must adapt as majors bar backtracking. Harvard’s Conlon case highlights risks for top Class AA players if they fail to make majors by June 15. The shift could push talent into Class A leagues with lower salaries.
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Adda
Jaine
Tventy
Caatosfs
Jim Tierney
Giants
Marlin
John Conway Toole
International League
Draf
Toole
Towle
Conlon
Harvard
T He Toston
Jeazues
Braves
Hare
Boys
Trinity Plans for Big Track Meet
February 18 report notes Trinity College Athletic association organizes the annual meet at Trinity for preparatory and high schools of southern New England. The Medusa aims to divide entering teams into classes to give all schools a fair chance at team cups and medals. Smaller schools face tough competition from Bridgeport Hartford New Haven and nearby high schools.
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Wartford
Trinity College Athletic Association
Trinity
New England
Medusa
Bridgeport
Hartford
New Hayes
Spud Drew to Stay as Trinity Coach Amid Hartford News
Hartford reports coach Spud Drew will remain on Trinity College staff as football basketball and track mentor. The written note to the Athletic Advisory committees confirms acceptance of the coaching role and his decision not to pursue a Connecticut College position.
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Hartford
Sun
Drew
Trinity
Hig
Dew
Connecticut College
Leach
Connecticut
From Caddie to Champion by Gene Sarazen
Gene Sarazen recalls winning the National Open in 1923 and his post victory slump. He explains staying active with exhibitions, the economics of golf prizes, and his belief that champions should be richly rewarded. He notes the need for continued practice, audience scrutiny, and responsibility of golf’s top players.
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Gene Sarazen
Wooryki
Skokie
Spring Lake Club
Jim Barnes
Barnes
Spring Lake
Lone Jim
Jack Dempseys
Babe Ruth
Drora
Eirdin
National Turnamery 7
Namain
Tmedal
the Belt Syndicate, Inc
Southern Association Must Grant Permit For Hust Point
Secretary John H. Warrell of the National Association of Professional Pageball leagues said the South Atlantic Association can operate at Hust Point, College Park, near Atlanta, without Southern Association consent, which holds territorial rights. The permit must be filed with the Southern Association president after authority is obtained from officials within that association.
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Auburn
John H. Warrell
National Association of Professional
South Atlantic Association
Hust Point
College Park
Atlanta
Southern Association
Ohrhs
Four Newcomers to Attend College Grid Meeting
New York February reports four newcomers will attend the 1923 Intercollegiate Football Rules Committee meeting on March 9 and 10 at the Hotel Del Monte. They include John J. McEwen and W S Langford along with Herman J. Stegman and M F Ahern.
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New York
Sintp
Diltmore
John J. McEwen
Charles T. Daly
West Point
W. S. Langford
Trinity
Herman J. Stegman
University of Chicago
University of Georgia
M. Il’. Ahern
Kansas State Agricultural and Mechanical College
EB. KK
Hall
Dartmouth
Walter Camp
Yale
A. A. Stagg
James A. Babitt
Haverford
Central Board
Fred W. Moore
Harvard
W. W. Roper
Princeton
C. W. Savage
Oberlin
Dana X. Bible
Texxas A
M. College
Stagg Roper
McEwen
Steveman
Bible
Harry L. Willams
University Oo
Minnesota
Rales
Carl Willams
Pennsylvania
Paul Dasniel
United States Naval Academy
Andy Smith
University of California
Cam
Babbitt Stege
Savage
Jangford
National Collegiate Athletic Association
Suzanne Lenglen Defeats Ryan To Take Cannes Title
In Cannes on February 18 Suzanne Lenglen the French laws tennis champion defeated Elizabeth Ryan 6-3 6-1 to win the title.
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Cannes
Associated Press
Suzanne Tlenglen
Elizabeth Ryan
Indoor Track Meet Set at Armory March 3
New York reports indicate the Intercollegiate A.A.A. meet at the Twenty second Regiment Armory will draw 650-plus stars and 1100 entries from 26 colleges. Johnny Moakley aims to reclaim the title as Harvard’s Bill Martin boosts the Crimson with strong coaching and an improved roster.
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New York
Stars FC
South
Johnny Moakley
Wizard
Ithaca
Dartmouth
Harry Hiilman
Lawson Robertson
Bill Martin
Penn State
Cambridge
Martin
Notre Dame University
Hig Dsay
Penn State College
Harvard
Crimson
Gotham
Quakers
Cornell
Yale
Penn
Nate Carmel
Pennsylvania
Foul Shooting Slips as College Leaders Change Hands
In the young Intercollegiate League season, top foul shooters from 1921-22 see declines, while newcomers from Yale Columbia and Pennsylvania show gains. Johnny Luther Cornell Arthur Loco Princeton Tommy Cullen Dartmouth lead by season totals as several former stars struggle.
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Johnny Luther
Cornell
Arthur Loco
Princeton
Tommy Cullen
Dartmouth
Itha
Loeb
Hanoverians
Yale
Columbia
Pennsylvania
Yaie
Cooper
Barther
Kernan
Wddie Susman
Bill Grave
Goldblatt
Eddie McNichol
Carmack
Bob Foulleyn
Sam Strom
Treshilla
Cort Wilson
Charley Hollocker Stricken by Influenza in Chicago
Charley Trollocher star shortstop and captain of the Chicago National League club is confined to his home in St. Louis by influenza and cannot join the Cubs at Catalina Island training camp. The report came from Chicago on February 15.
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Chicago
Charley Trollocher
St. Laws
Cubs
Catalina Island
Cal
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Dodgers
Mitchell
N. Y
Tile
Spud
Sarazen
College
Suzanne
Jack Moakley
Luther
Charley Hollocher
Moden Amills
LEN Merchants
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