Dempsey Gibbons Bout Rumor Stirred Then Denied
Ullen claims ten round title bout between Dempsey and Gibbons in Louisville while Jack Kearns denies any agreement. Promoter Mullen says talks continue and venue, date, and commission approval pending. Dempsey open to action but no official deal.
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Louisville
Jack Kearns
Kearns
York
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Dempsey
James C. Mullen
Jrommy Gibbons
Muller
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Gib
Promeer
Jack Dempsey
Kane
Matlen
Athe
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Jack Demp
Tammy Bons
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Aarvard grid leader takes up boxing to seek heavyweight title
Cambridge Mass January article notes football captain Malcolm Mough has started boxing. He trains with Professor Henry Allen and Greenough weighs 205 pounds, aiming for 220 by autumn. No prior captain has held the boxing ambition or position this year.
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Cambridge
Mass
Ards
Malcolm Mough
Greenough
Profea- Henry Allen
Wer
Senators Will Play Nine Preliminary Contests
Washington to stage nine spring exhibition games in 1947 including eight against National League foes. The opener is March 16 in Tampa against Boston with a sequence of games at St Petersburg Bradenton and Tampa and a northward joint trip from April 8 to 13.
Devon A. and Fairfield Legion Set for Tonight Matchup
The Devon A. basketball team plays the Fairfield Legion tomorrow night as part of a county series. The Devon Juniors meet Community A. C. of Fairfield in the prelim, with listed lineups including Ball, Blade, Wall, Haskins, Hebert, Pederson, Mills, Bowden, and Liebold.
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Farfield Legion
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Community A. C
Fairfield
Devon Lewis
Ball
Blade
Umpire Bill Klem and Jim O'Rourke Remembered by Me Wagner
In a reminiscence by Me Wagner fans recall Bill Klem as a top umpire in the Connecticut League era. The piece notes Klem’s rise, O Rourke’s role as Bridgeport manager, and a famous incident where Klem fined O Rourke five dollars, a story recounted years later in baseball lore.
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Me Wagner
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Hiigeport
Eli Connecleggue
Firemen meet Royal Giants in Southport basketball clash
Fairfield tonight hosts a banner basketball bill at Firemen's hall with the Firemen aiming for an eighth straight win against Park City Royal Giants. Earlier Wakeman Memorial Separates face Fairfield Separates in a rivalry game, promising fast action for fans.
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Sharkey Rg. S. Penkaskis
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Elmer Smith to go to Louisville for star outfielder
Elmer Smith, a Yankees substitute outfielder, will be sent to Louisville as part payment for Tarie Combs of the Louisville club in a deal announced by Colonel Jaco Ruppert. A cash consideration values Combs’ purchase at about 50000, though Ruppert did not disclose the figure. Smith’s departure surprises after joining the Yankees from the Red Sox in 1922.
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Elmer Smith
Wilh
New York Yankees
Tarie Combs
Lou'ay'le
American Association
Jaco Ruppert
Combs
Ruppert
Smith
Yankees
Boston Red Sox
Toe Dugan
Shelton High Falls to Westport 25 14 in opener
Shelton High, in its first chalked court appearance of the season, loses 25 14 to Westport High. Westport plays its fifth game as Shelton shows solid effort. early-season rust shows in execution.
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Shelton High
Westport High
Shelton
Westport
Beatti Helleauer Dickenson
A Symonds
Sabo
Hubbell Brown
Burke Z Hogan
K. Beattie
Ylen
Kratzer
Junior City League Opens Contested Season Tonight
The City Bowling League begins its second week on Conn ie Lewis alleys with ten teams and a five week schedule. The Junior City Basketball League opens with six teams and ten weeks, led by Fred Corbally under the Board of Recreation, with Sacred Hearts the defending champions and medals awarded to pennant winners.
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City Bowling League
Connie Lewis
Rary
Clovers
Lenox A
Fairfield Avenue
Park Citys
Ehwabens
South Ends
Sokol Rosebuds
Walnuts
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Venice
Board of Recreation
Fred Corbally
Corpally
Sacred Hearts
Shelton Pinners Take On Derby Pins Tonight
The Shelton pin boys meet the Derby pin boys this afternoon at Derby alleys. Derby won the first match between them. results indicate a close contest and a standings shift.
Crasho Cubs Seek Rematch With Triangles After Win
The Crasho Cubs aim to replay the Kacey Triangles after defeating the Knights this season. The team lists players Jimmy Lesko Joe Lesko Strauss Stenquist Petrino Riade and Wines and invites fans to call Beloin's aljega for game dates.
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Knights
Jimmy Lesko
Joe Lesko
Strauss
Stenquist
Petrino
Riade
Wines
Beloin
Aljega
Iany Evening
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United States Wins Walker Cup After Sensational Finish
The United States Golf Association spent $20,000 to send ten members to England for the Walker Cup. The American team achieved a dramatic straight victory from a behind position, marking the third time the U S captured the trophy.
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United States Golf Association
England
The
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Pairfield Legion Defeats Westerly Quintet 38 to 25
The Lewian Big Five beat Westerly Ninth Company N G on its home court in a 38 to 25 victory. Wales led the Legion with five goals and two fouls as the squad prepares for a heavy week schedule and upcoming return games in Sherman Hall.
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Michgan College athlete sets women’s discus distance record
Dorothy MacWood of Michigan Agricultural College East Lansing breaks the world record in the women’s plunge for distance with a 68 feet mark. The previous record stood at 66 feet 12 inches.
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East Lansing
Wille Hoppe Dominates 18-Year Basitleine Billiard Title
Wille Hoppe has held the world 18.2 billiard championship for eighteen years with only a one year lapse. The long reigning champion maintained his status through sustained mastery of the game and the discipline of precision play.
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Money's Combine To Meet Stuyvesant Team
The 12 round match between Harry Wills and Sartley Madden in Newark New Jersey was postponed from January 27 to February 4 to give Wills more prep time for Madden. Stratford Legion and local teams prepare for late week showdowns as the city titles heat up with strong lineups and key players like Big George Smith expected to influence outcomes.
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Sartley Madden
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Omaha
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Reilly to reshuffle Bridgeport High lineup before Roxbury clash
Coach Eddie Reilly plans lineup shifts for the Hilltoppers of Bridgeport High ahead of the Thursday Cheshire game against Roxbury Prep. Poor passing and guards who drift and shoot without passing weaken defense. Reilly expects quick improvement as the schedule tightens with tough opponents.
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Fordham Run Set With M'Allister and Ray Headlining
Fordham University hosts a major indoor meet at the 69th Regiment Armory in New York featuring Bob M Allister seeking a record in the mile and Ray aiming for a 100 yard mark. Other events include a 440 yard dash handicap and a one mile club relay with a strong field from Columbia George La Rabida and Holy Cross figures.
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Inie Ray
McApisfe
Fordham University
McAllister
69Q Regiment
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Poth
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Harvard PE schedule announced for fencing season
Harvard University presents the varsity fencing schedule with February 23 Pennsylvania in Philadelphia March 1 Dartmouth 8 Army at West Point 15 Columbia 20 and an April 18 Intercollegiates in New York.
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