Speculation on Fight Tickets Probed by New York Commission
O'Rourke accuses Dempsey Firpo bout ticket speculators. commission pledges cleanup. Brower warns promoters and officials to curb outside speculation, with potential arena license action. Rickard defends commission knowledge of ticket sales and checkups, noting government presence and price adjustments to move unsold seats. He calls for investigation into collusion claims.
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Browns Increase Shocker Salary Claim
The St Louis Post-Dispatch reports from reliable sources that Urban Shocker received a salary boost for 1924, bringing his pay to about fourteen and a half thousand dollars, with the Browns covering counsel fees in a freed agent action he dropped months ago. Also noted is a refunded one thousand dollars tied to last season’s suspension and travel restrictions.
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Weimer to Play with Kacey Five Saturday Night
Weimer returns for the Lotal Knights of Columbus as they open a new compasium hosting Xavier Catholic Club of New York. The fast Xavier squad has beaten top opponents this season, including the Starling Grays and the San Salvador K of C. The Knights hope Weimer and Doc Abeles lift them to victory in the 8:45 pm main game following a 7:45 pm prelim.
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Southport Defeats Devon Five in Junior League Play
Southport beat Devon Five as Wakemans scored, while Firpo’s syndicate faces a March 1 deadline to post 50,000 forfeiture for a potential bout with Wills. Gartland stated if funds aren’t posted, Firpo will drop negotiations and pursue other offers beyond a Dempsey rematch.
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Legion in Fairfield to face New Canaan in key home clash
Fairfield February 20 special report notes the Legion Big Five seek to extend an unbeaten home record against New Canaan at Sherman hall. Kelley Hogan Wood lead the visitors with referee Charley Petrino as the main judge. Community A.Conda Bridgeport and a dancing follow the doubleheader.
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A.conda Bridgeport Quintet Dancing
Schuyler Enck Mainstay of Penn State Team
Schuyler Enck emerges as Penn State standout as he thrives in the Wilco 800 and prepares for New York Athletic Club meet. The sprint and middle distance star, claiming a 1 54.45 standard, boosts Penn State’s hopes while rival Groyd Hatin looms. Votes on pace and place emphasize Enck as a key figure in upcoming Baxter mile and regional events.
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Eight Giants Off To Sarasota For Preliminary Work
Eight members of the New York Giants depart for Sarasota Florida to begin preliminary camp work under Franvis McQuaide. Regulars Htosy Ryan Walter Funteinger and Howard Ballwin lead the party with unsigned rookies Wales Roaner William Aulissev Joe Leet Thomas McAullife and Hernia Wefers Jr among them. Holdouts Snyder Young Barnes Mann and Dean remain unsigned awaiting contracts. Frankie Frisch plans to join next week.
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Shelton to Meet Stratford in Monday Basketball Game
Shelton High School prepares to host Stratford Monday at 3 p.m. in the Shelton gym. The teams met earlier this season with Stratford prevailing and Shelton hoping to rebound after recent tough losses.
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Circulation Department Dominates Post Bowling League
The Circulation department swept three matches from the Job Room to boost its standing in the Post Publishing Company Bowling League. No league records changed. Singley remains the star player as standings, averages, and results update.
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Collins Billiard Winner In National Class A Championship
Percy N. Collins of Pittsburgh defeated Emily Renner of Youngstown 300 to 158 in the slath match of the National Class A billiards championship. De Richard M. Hoscow of Baltimore defeated Jacob Klinger of New York 40 to 28 in the seventh stage.
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Stratford Legion Stars Sit Big George Smith II I Out Tonight
Stratford American Legion basketball team will be without Big George Smith in game two of the championship series at Sterling Memorial Hall. Harvey will jump center for Fairfield to guard Smith, while McMahon fills Smith’s center spot. Stratford aims to rebound with a tough effort and hopes to force a deciding third game.
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Charley Paddock Visits Norwalk amid Training Talk
Champion runner Charley Paddock was a visitor in Norwalk meeting Ernest L. Saxton, asserting his view that Douglas Fairbanks would be the world’s best all around athlete in a general contest. He attributed Dempsey’s only vice to overeating when out of training.
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Bridgeport High Five Faces Greenwich This Afternoon
The Bridgeport High School basketball team will play its second contest of the week this afternoon at the K of C Hut in Greenwich. Eddie Reilly’s squad expects a win to make it two straight after Ansonia on Saturday.
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Bridgeport High Girls Face Meriden In State Clash
The undefeated Bridgeport High girls prepare for a Saturday preliminary battle against Meriden to decide the state champions. The Bridgeport squad, led by Rockowitz with 132 points, has won 13 straight and defeated most county opponents this season.
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Yale Conquers Dartmouth In Intercollegiate Play
Yale defeated Dartmouth 30 to 22 in New Haven in a college league basketball game. Pite led Yale scoring with six field goals and two fouls. Sailer stood out for Dartmouth as the only major highlights in the rough contest.
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