Leonard's title path blocked by White and Friedman
Benny Leonard faces a tense road back to the title as a looming match with Charlie White is unsettled by Jersey and New York rules, while rival Sailor Friedman presses for a championship bout. Friedman, a young Chicago contender with New York roots, demands a title match and has deposited a $2,500 challenge fee with Leonard’s handlers, risking forfeiture if not begun within six months.
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Hall Lassies Outscore Barnum 40 to 6 in Big Win
The Hall school girls basketball team routed Barnum 40 to 6 yesterday afternoon at the City Gym. Tsabelle Clark led the Hall attack with 13 field goals as the star of the game.
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Columbia Revises Hockey Schedule For Seven Away Games
Columbia announces a revised season schedule with seven games, six away and one home against Williams on March 8 at Teeland rink. Opponents include Pennsylvania, Cornell, the Army, Dartmouth, and Hamilton, with Dartmouth games tied to the Winter carnival in Hanover. The list shows dates across Philadelphia Ithaca Clinton N Y West Point and Hanover through February and March.
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St Nicholas to Play Westminster Team
The second United States Hockey league contest at the Arena features St. Nicholas of New York visiting Westminster on Friday night at 8:15. St. Nick’s recent visit included an exhibition with Yale, a close win for the Blue, and the squad is built largely from former Yale and Warward players. General Athletic Manager Woodcock guarantees the team will arrive in time, avoiding a repeat delay like last Friday when the Boston club was tardy.
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Appointment of Schulz Pleases Detroit Students
Detroit January 17 reports that Schulz the famed Michigan all American center of 1907 has been chosen as head coach at the University of Detroit. Alumni and undergraduates alike praise the appointment as a worthy successor to James F. Duffy and expect continued high standards for the Detroit football elevens.
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Friedman Eyes Leonard Title Bid In Philadelphia Boxing
The article outlines Benny Friedman's boxing record and recent bouts, noting 135 matches with 38 KOs and a disputed 1921 win over White. It describes his plan to meet champion Leonard in Philadelphia, his confidence on making 125 pounds or less, and his readiness to reclaim the lightweight title with a return to championship form.
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Ragan Joins Phillies Philadelphia Debut as Utility Pitcher
January 17 report says manager Arthur Fletcher of Philadelphia National announces the signing of Patrick Ragan, veteran pitcher and 28 game utility hurler and coach. Ragan has played for Brooklyn, Boston and other National League clubs, marking a league veteran addition for Philadelphia.
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Red Sox May Boast Tall Pitching Staff Next Season
The Red Sox plan to keep two rookie giants Dan Fowkes and Carl Stimson who could join Howard Ehmke to create baseballs tallest pitching staff. Fowkes, six feet five and 220 pounds, was acquired from Memphis. Stimson, also six feet five, 195 pounds, starred for Rock Island with fourteen wins and twelve losses. Both show speed on the bases and may spend their first major league season with Frank Chance’s club.
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Harry Shriver
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Stratford Legion Meet New Canaan Five In Striking Clash
The Stratford Legion seeks revenge after an earlier loss to New Canaan Big Five as they host the downstaters at Sterling Memorial Hall. New Canaan arrives with the same lineup that defeated Stratford previously, including the Kelly brothers, aiming for two wins. Starters listed include forwards Clinton and Williams, center Miller, guards Whitten and Flood.
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Recreation Board Swim Team Meets Liberty Baths in New Haven
The Bridgeport Board of Recreation swimming team will meet the Liberty Baths team in New Haven next Tuesday. This is their second meeting this season, with Bridgeport winning the first. Team members include Anna Baum Grace Kempt Eleanore Coby Helen Childs Lillian Smeadberg and Shirley Connors.
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Eleanore Coby
Helen Childs
Lillian Smeadberg
Shirley Connors
Wisconsin Baseball Stars Declared Ineligible
Madison, Wis. Jan. 17 Captain G. G. Ruediier P A Hoffman pitcher Kk H Montgomery catcher and Drummers pitcher of the University of Wisconsin baseball squad were declared ineligible for conference competition by T E Jones director of athletics. They are charged with having participated in baseball games at which admission was charged.
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Kernan signs with New York Giants
New Haven Dan 17 former Yale catcher Kernan, attending Yale Law School, yesterday signed with the New York Giants for the coming season. It is unclear if he will be kept with the champs or farmed out, but he was strongly recommended to McGraw by Tilly Lauder. Kernan played for Reading last year and later in the west, drawing scout attention. He will join the early Giants battery contingent for spring training in Texas.
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Emmett French Sets Tee and Niblick Records
Billy Evans notes Emmett French of Youngstown Country Club posted a string of remarkable golf results. After a neuritis setback he led Ohio Open with a 67 68 final round 68 total 274, outrunning Abe Mitchell and Leo Diegel. In the southern open he opened 68 then two 70s and a 75. French averaged 72 holes 20 under 557 strokes across 144 holes.
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Leo Diegel
Jim Barnes
Fans Will Patronize Bout Between J and Dempsey Champ Asks Too Much
New York January 17 Jack Dempsey will have held the heavyweight title exactly four years by July 4 and is likely to fight in June. He has not fought often, claiming opponents exist but demanding high guarantees. Promoters fear inflated prices and delays. Willard, Greb, Barry Willes, and Tom Gibbons have pressed for chances, but Dempsey’s pay demands may curb activity. The Willard bout is expected in Jersey City with ticket caps. public curiosity remains high despite skepticism from many writers.
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Warry Greb
Tom Gibbons
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Greb
Wills
Billy Miske
Dempsty
Bil Brennan
Georges Carpentier
Jersey
Jack
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Tennis Players Prep for 1928 Court Tourneys
New York reports tennis players ready to start the 1928 season from Feb 14 to Oct 18, with about 300 tournaments projected. Entries open for early events including Bahamas, Southern Florida, Florida Championships, Sunshine, Southeastern, and indoor meets in Brooklyn and Boston, plus Greenbrier and Pinehurst invitations. Local champions include G Carleton Shaler and Miss Marie Wagner, with notable showings by Larry B. Rice and Mrs. Molla Mallory not competing abroad.
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Duffy predicts Ruth comeback boosts Yankees pennant bid
New York reports Hugh Duffy predicts a strong 1920 Yankees season led by a returning Babe Ruth. He cites Ruth’s improved fitness and impact in tight games, notes Hoyt, and assesses Detroit, St. Louis Browns, White Sox, and Cleveland as contenders with strong pitching and hitting, while Boston and Baltimore could rise if new players adapt.
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Princeton Shows Limited Edge in Early ICL Victory
In the first weeks of the Intercollegiate Basketball League Princeton edged Dartmouth by one on its home court while Cornell beat Columbia. The games highlighted home-floor advantages and a standout free throw duel between Princeton captain Art Loeb and Dartmouth's Jimmy Cullen, with Loeb sinking eleven of fifteen and Cullen twelve of fifteen.
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