Kilbane and Chaney in the fading light of featherweight ranks
The featherweight division shows inactivity and fading star power. Johnny Kilbane, longtime champion, remains a dominant figure amid scarce high class talent, while Andy Chaney of Baltimore struggles with a latest defeat and an uncertain future. Kilbane’s style, longevity, and few challengers frame a fading era for the featherweights.
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Rowland Appointed as League Umpire
Rowland named as umpire by American League president Ban Jol Sop for four years. He previously managed the Chicago White Sox from 1915 to 1918, winning the 1917 World Championship. After leaving the league, he ran an interest in Milwaukee and later managed Columbus teams.
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Johnny Wilson to Box in Exhibition Affair
Johnny Wilson, middleweight world champion, slated for a three round exhibition with Nedda Flanagan at a Cambridge smoker to benefit Columbus Day nursery of the University City. Proceeds go to the charity. event features other boxing bouts, singing and vaudeville.
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Pacific Coast League threatens to secede from baseball
The Pacific Coast League leaders meet in San Francisco amid threats to quit organized baseball if major leagues press on with draft exemptions and disposals. Officials say the Coast League may break away unless the agreement protects its autonomy and players, with possible action at a Chicago meeting next month.
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Yankees Top A L Club In Overtime Battles
The New York Yankees led the American League in extra innings last season, going 11-7 in 18 overtime games for a .611 winning percentage. The White Sox were second at 16-12 (.571). Cleveland and Philadelphia split tens, with varied outcomes, as other clubs posted several overtime wins and losses. The Yankees’ extra-inning prowess helped seal their pennant chase, including four OT wins against the St. Louis Browns.
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Relays Highlight Fordham Indoor Meet With Ivy Teams
Princeton Columbia and Georgetown will race in a special three cornered medley relay at Fordham University's indoor meet on Saturday night. The one mile seven eighths race features Jimmy Connolly of Washington and Walter Higgins of Columbia on the final leg with many local stars, clubs like Mohawk A.C. and Jersey Harriers entering.
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Carpentier to Fight Joe Beckett Again in Paris
Georges Carpentier former world light heavyweight champion and European title holder has signed to fight Joe Beckett British heavyweight champion in Paris. He has fully recovered from a skull injury to Battling Siki and doctors say he is fit. Carpentier hopes to meet Siki again with a possible return bout before facing Beckett as the International Boxing Union declares Siki titles vacant by a 4 to 2 vote, affirming the French federation’s action.
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Contenders wary of Willard sparring with Dempsey
Don’t warm to Jess. They took Willard to demonstrate his ability before matching him with Dempsey. The real contenders fear the challenge may end their chances if they face the big man and still lose.
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Quiet shutouts highlight White Sox season contrast
The White Sox led in shutouts with 12 wins and 8 losses for a .619 percentage while several teams trailed with Cleveland at 14-8 and others like Detroit 7-3 or Washington 13-12. An unusual note is that Yankee seven shutouts against seven different opponents ended with seven losses.
Sportlight column note from Grantland Rice
The fragment announces a forthcoming Sportlight feature by Grantland Rice and hints at a brief vacation with the next issue scheduled for the evening of January 30. It references art, time, and contemplation in a moody, era voice.
Dartmouth Track Hopes Rest on Brown and Libbey
Dartmouth hopes for a surge in winter and spring dual meets led by captain Roy Brown and Ken Libbey. Brown, world indoor high jump record holder at 6 ft 4 7 8 in, and Libbey, top pole vaulter after winning the indoor Intercollegiate title, prepare to compete at B A A games and Harvard Dartmouth meet in Mechanics Hall.
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Dempsey Willard Return Bout Talks Start East
New York Jan 15 Promoter Tex Rickard stated Dempsey may sign for a return bout with Jess Willard as discussions move east after manager Jack Kearns plans a trip from Los Angeles. Rickard aims to blank-contract Dempsey for matches between June and September with Willard likely in one bout and Argentina heavyweight Tirpo in another.
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Willard
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Red Sox to Play Nearly Twenty Exhibition Games
Boston plans extensive spring workout and a long exhibition schedule beginning March 1 at Ozark Valley. The first games include a Pirates matchup at Whitington Park as the Sox train, then travel to Arkansas, Tennessee, Kentucky, and Indiana for two weeks of varied opponents before opening the season April 15 against the Yankees in New York.
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Hobart to Tackle Trinity Oct 20
Hobart college plans a football game against Trinity college on October 20, likely at Geneva. The schedule lists nine other games including Rochester School of Optometry at Geneva, Syracuse at Syracuse, St. Lawrence at Geneva, C. C. N. L. at New York, Union at Schenectady, Buffalo at Geneva, Niagara at Geneva, Rochester at Rochester.
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Willard Eyes Next Dempsey Bout and Opponent Choices
Former champion Willard plans a cautious path toward a rematch with Dempsey. He favors Firpo in September if he defeats a top challenger and awaits word from promoter Kearns before any conference on a bowl bid or Jung bout. Willard remains in New York, extending his stay to gauge prospects, while continuing light workouts at Madison Square Garden.
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Willard Gets Second Chance At Heavyweight Title
The article discusses Jess Willard’s potential bid for the heavyweight title against Jack Dempsey, noting Willard’s size and a proposed path with trial bouts and state boxing commissions. It also cites questions about age limits, location options in New York or New Jersey, and the political dynamics shaping a possible match.
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Major League Batters Show Record Feats In 1922
New York reports on the 1922 season highlighting Walter Maranville’s 672 at bats, Marty Callaghan’s trio of home runs in one inning, and walloping records across leagues. The piece notes multiple players achieving single game and season milestones, incluindo striking out counts and unusual double plays, with Detroit and Pittsburgh figures prominent in the discussion.
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Reds to Use Neale in Trade or Sale
Cincinnati January 13 Fie Neale outfielder of the Cincinnati Reds will in all probability be used in a trade or sold outright, Angus Hermann president of the Cincinnati baseball club said today Neale was reported to have received several offers to coach college sports as well as to become manager of minor league teams.
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Ruling Would Bar Combatants Over Forty in New York Ring
The Duke of Muldoon hints that age restrictions could bar fighters over forty from a New York boxing ring. He notes if a proper commission had existed in France Napoleon and perhaps Wellington would have been limited by such rules. The ruling, while historical in tone, showcases how age may shape eligibility in boxing.
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