Benny Leonard Considers Retirement From Boxing
New York report notes lightweights star Benny Leonard weighing future plans after vaudeville debut. his mother desires he quit boxing for acting while Leonard hints at a possible farewell, or moving up to welterweight, with speculation on how the boxing commission might react.
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Thomas L. Cummiske
New York
Leanny Leonard
Mickey Walkee
Benny
Leonard
Walker
New York Boxing Commmission
Leonarddell
Johnny Dundee
Leonora
Lew Andreas Emerges as Favorite Syracuse Coach Candidate
Lew Andreas leads the Syracuse coaching race after John Meehan’s resignation to NYU. He seeks a three year contract, backed by faculty and many students, with the Daily Orange approving. Pete Reynolds also fields strong alum and businessman support for Bucknell’s former coach.
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Syracuse
N.Y
Lew Andeas
John F. Maehan
New York Univerity
Fhinesetf
Nia
Andreas Syracuse
Meehan
Joe Schwarzer
Andreas
College Hill
Daily Orange
Chiop
Peter Reynolds
Bucknell
Central
Pete
Reynolds
Circulation Team Closes Gap In Bowling Standings
The Circulation foursome edged nearer to first place as the Post bowling league saw the Advertising squad trounced by the Presa Room gang. The Job Boom and Stereotyper match was postponed. Highs include Roberti 95 and 129, Sloan 340, Circulation 2202 team total, and 412 high single.
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Irulation
Post
Comps
Presa
Roberti
Sloan
Alngie
Nurmi Seeks Another Millrose Record Tonight in New York
In New York on January 27 at the Millrose Games Paavo Nurmi aims to add another record to his long list in the third of a mile race. Competing for attention are George Manters and Connolly, with other contenders shaping the field as the great runners prepare for the event.
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Nurmi
New York
York
Paavo Nurmi
George Manters
Oor Ruaner
Bosran
Bork
Janae Tann
Ted Jatler
Chesty Pee
Dtr
Hugh Tole Named Ball Leader at Fairfield High
At a candidate meeting for Fairfield High School’s bagevall team Hugh Tole was elected captain and Timez Carlson chosen manager. The entry list includes last year’s players Bene hemin Daiwa Edward Burlnson Hugh Iole Thomas Vlentagan James Tugpatri and Frank Sterne. Deusta Fairbanks sent equipment for its ten games and a planned trip to Syracuse.
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Pairfield
Tete- Sram Service
Bagevall
Fafield
Jreld
Roger Ludlowe
Hugh Tole
Timez Carlson
Sattar
G¢Eardine
Tarel “Canvai
Tove
Benehemin Daiwa
Odward Burlnson
Itugh Iole
Thomas Vlentagan
James Tugpatri Ho
Frank Sterne
Deusta Fairbanks
Syracuse
Furbanks Ia
Clana
Los Angeles
Negan Sass
Fairfield Legion Five To Play Twice This Week
Airfield telegraph service reports the Fairfield Legion five will meet New Canaan Friday night on their home court and again on the road in two weeks. The Legion looks to rebound after two prior losses to New Canaan, with Yale and Towne visiting Legion Hall for a Saturday game in Stamford. A preliminary Community A game against Bridgeport precedes the Legion contests.
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New Canaan
Fairfield's
Prides
New Canaan Tribe
Fairfield i
Legion Ball
Legion
Witt
de Yale
Towne
Legion Hal
Stamford
Chuck
Legionaues
Yala
Legon
Ree
Legionares
Bridgeport
Golf Stir Sees Wo Good Near Lead At Norwaga Meet
Gustavius Wo Good stood among the leaders in the Norwaga event, finishing the day tied for second with four others on a 2 20 72 score, one stroke behind the winner T. D. Gallagher of Chicago after the afternoon round.
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Norwaga
Tela
Bam
Gustavius
Lenda
T. d. Gallagher
Chicago
SACRAMENT FIVE TO PLAY NORWALK RED MEN TOMORROW
Stamford dispatch reports Blessed Sacrament and Norwalk Red Men set for a heated matchup in Sacred Sacrament hall on Union Revenue tomorrow night. Bridgeport Sheldon Hall leads Green witch and Greenwich teams in earlier prep games as Rod Maher captains the visiting squad.
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Sacrament
Norwalk Red Men
Stamford
Sheldon Iall
Bridgeport
Wll
Greanwich
Greenwich
Rod Maher
Sheldon Hall
Cremins
Stewart
Waters
Maher
Callahan
Hayes
Wilson
Reis
Vente
Pettem
Smith
Blessed Sacrament
Bowes
Fairfield Legion
Union Revenue
Rien Men
Eee
Aeee Wees Caasidy
Babe Ruth poises for historic home run and hitting feats
The piece projects Babe Ruth as peak power, predicting around 40 plus home runs and a high batting average, possibly challenging a 400 season while discussing Ruth’s age, training, and rival stars like Cobb and Speaker as veteran shadows. it also touches on McTigue and Walker in boxing context with era figures and prospects.
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Babe
Professor Ruth
Navy names Jack Owlsley as football coach at Annapolis
Jack Owlsley, longtime Yale football coach and former aide to Tad Jones, is appointed head coach of the Naval Academy team. The decision, announced by Admiral Wilson, follows Owlsley's reputation for strong offensive training and energy in line with evolving rules. He had earlier indicated the academy sought his services.
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Juin
Jack") Owsley
Servis T
Yale
New Haven
John Owsley
Naval Academig
Detroit
Owsley
Tad Jone
Tom Shevlin
Gusley
Owiley
Naval Academy
Academy
Polo Attention Grows as US Polo Association Plans Changes
New York January 18 Polo draws strong interest as the United States Polo Association considers splitting the schedule after last year’s tourney. Handicaps face numerous changes with California midwesterners in junior and open categories. Las Lacev of Meadowook fame plans to bring a South American quartet to Boston, but the trip is canceled due to W Prysdale’s death.
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New York
United States Polo Association
Elmouit
California
Las Lo Lacev
Las Quaniner
Britteh
Bosmnd
W Prysdale
Burleigh Grimes Poised Against Duszy Vance For Pennant Fame
New York January 14 Duszy Vance, famed Brooklyn pitcher, won 28 games last season and the MVP award while Burleigh Grimes pitched for Brooklyn with 22 victories. Grimes, a veteran of seven years in Brooklyn, steadied the team as Vance faltered, helping Brooklyn contend for the National League title. Grimes rose from Clear Lake Wisconsin in semipro ball to stardom with Detroit and then Brooklyn, building a record that still stands in the Southern League before joining the Robins.
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Duszy Vance
Brooklyn
Vance
Burleigh Grimes
Balaklava
Grimes
Hadick
Burleigh
Brookln
Robins
Clear Lake
Wis
Red Eagan
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Fagan
Fancy
George Burns
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Tetroit
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Tigers
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Tie
Pittsburgh
Maumaux
Stengel
Culshaw
Stratford Legion and Stanford Team Look to Strong Showing
Stratford American Legion basketball shows promise after a 23 to 20 win over Norwalk Red Men. Flood will miss the upcoming Sterling Memorial hall game against Yale and Towne. Niles Anderson steps up with Billie Bedell, W. Hefferan and Anderson as key fast shooters. The Methodist church faces United Congregational of Bridgeport in the prelim, then main game at 1 o'clock.
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Toast Thurelay
Statford American Legion
Legion
Norwalk Red Men
Yale and Towne
Sterling Memorial Hall
Stratford
Acton
Flood
Legions Star Center
Niles Anderson
Nerwalk
Billie Bedell
Wwefferan
Anderson
Methodist
United Congregational Church
Bridgeport
McLovch
Nurmi to race in three indoor meets in rapid schedule
Paavo Nurmi plans three short nights of racing across cities starting at Municipal Games in New York, then Chicago against Jose Ray, then Fordham in New York, with a likely 7000 meter and 3900 meter events. He trains on Columbia University board track and eyes new records driven by mental readiness.
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Paavo! Suns
Chicago
Jose Ray
Wilneis A. C
New York
Public School Athletic League
Wil
Fordham
Servires of
Numi
Haig
Fai
Timar Prim
Gunnar Nilson
August Fager
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Nurmi
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Willie Roiola
Nile
Gver Hers
Verne Booth
Wachsmuth
Arms
South Field
Columbia University
Finn
Carl Neman
Columbia
Finland
Nui
Columbia Trace
Carl Merner
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