Nebraska Farmer Captures Wrestling Championship in Sensational Bout
Madison Square Garden, New York, hosted a historic bout as Joe Stecher of Nebraska defeated Earl Caddock of Iowa to win the heavyweight catch can title after a grueling two plus hour match. Stecher’s decisive moves in the final minutes featured a winged scissors and wrist lock securing the pin, amid an electric crowd including many sailors and war veterans. Caddock fought fiercely, employing rough defense and body scissors attempts, but Stecher demonstrated superior strength and strategy to prevail.
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Mason to Tackle Wilde for Flyweight World Title
The British champion Wilde and Mason of Fort Wayne Indiana were set for a 12 round flyweight world title bout in Toledo in late February. Ad Thacher, who sought Wilde's manager signature, relayed a written agreement for a 12 round match with Wilde to box Mason later in February. The promoter Thacher previously helped arrange the Willard Demongey Toledo bout and has pursued Wilde Mason matchups for weeks.
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Quaker Fans Want Jack to Meet Fred
Quaker supporters urge a Dempsey Fulton bout in Philadelphia. The piece praises Fulton's display against Weinert, notes Dempsey needs tuneup, and weighs Fulton as the strongest contender in the country while urging a bout in the Quaker City.
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Swede Leads Guaranty Club 1000 Yard Race Entry
Allen Swede of Princeton University tops the latest Guaranty Club entry for the 1000 yard race at the Armory in New York on Feb 7. Swede, former interscholastic champion and two mile record holder, has trained for middle distance events since fall under coach Keene Fitzpatrick. The Mercersburg academy alum previously set the national intracholastic two mile record of 9 minutes 61.12 seconds, and is expected to challenge Homer Baker and other stars in the Guaranty Thousand.
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Beating Them To It and Candlestick Arts
A garbled 19th century-tinged item notes a sports writer from a New Haven paper christening a baseball tear between the New Haven Indians and another team. It mentions the Telegraph, candlestick making revival in Bronze Age style, and postwar conditions influencing crafts.
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Kilbane to meet Veiger in Newark eight-round bout
Johnny Kilbane featherweight champion of the world has signed to box Benny Veiger of New York in Newark New Jersey on February 16 in an eight round contest. Veiger is to weigh 324 pounds at 3 o'clock Kilbane will box at catch weights.
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Slips His Collar Over His Head
Marin Prestina is portrayed as a powerful wrestler with a giant neck requiring size 22 collars. The piece notes his skill in the ring and his manager Joe Marsh claims discrimination by a governing trust, hindering title matches despite Prestina being among the best heavyweights and a Chicago favorite with some match appearances.
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Americans Turn Down Invitation to Paris Boxing Meet
New York dispatch reports the American army navy and civilian boxing control board will not send a representative to the International Boxing Union congress set for February 5 in Paris. The board cites Article One, arguing the proposed voting rules favor nations with little boxing activity, and urges a new body with equitable voting, possibly headquartered in London or New York.
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Rectors To Meet Naugatuck Tonight In Regional Showdown
The Rectors of Bridgeport Boys Club travel to Naugatuck tonight to face Rubber City Five in a key road game. Previous meeting saw Rectors win 38-46 with a late decisive basket, signaling a battle with strong local crowd energy. A 6:30 pm bus departure from the Boys' Club and prearranged reservations are noted amid limited accommodations.
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Chance for Leonard in Jersey City showdown
Benny Leonard faces Johnny Dundee in Jersey City on September 9. If Leonard wins he earns a spot among boxing’s hardest hitters. While Joe Gans is seen as his only superior, Aurelio Herrera boasted a record of 46 knockouts in 50 fights, leading lightweights in quick victories.
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Hair Selected as Dog Show Judge at Ram City Event
Dy James E Hair of this city has been chosen as a judge for the Ram City Kennel show in New Haven on March 13. The roster lists many judges from New York City and nearby towns across a wide range of breeds including Pomeranians, German breeds, terriers, toy poodles, spaniels, hounds, and working dogs.
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Rowing Returns With Big College Interest Across Nation
Colleges coast to coast plan revived rowing for spring with larger squads. Harvard and Yale eye England’s Henley Regatta while Varsity crews may clash in a New London dual with Yale. Poughkeepsie and Penn poised for Olympics ties if wins in July regattas. Harvard targets Cambridge season with veteran crews and four events scheduled on Charles River.
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Lightweights Fear New York Sockers in Bout Rumor
The New Yorker notes a 35-year-old lightweights scene wary of the sport's shake up after a kayo inflicted on Patsy Gling in Detroit. Eddie plans to match top contenders like Dundee and Tendler with a $5,000 guarantee plus gate share to test their mettle and draw crowds.
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High School Outfit To Meet Holyoke Five
Bridgeport High hosts Holyoke High in a twin bill at the gym this afternoon with two fast basketball games on the slate. The boys open at 2 15 with a Bridgeport lineup unchanged all season, Glade and Burns as forwards, Murphy Couter Tickey and Hammil as guards, with Maher Hamilton Stenquist and Bady as substitutes. The girls clash follows with Hunter and Allen at forwards, Hull center, Lieblerum side center, and Rega Woods at guards. A dance will follow the contests.
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Acorn Club Show Promises Four Bout Ring Night
Matchmaker Archie Cameron expects a lively Acorn Club program on Tossuth Street next Monday night featuring four round events. Panama George Dixon of this city faces Young Sam Langford of Hartford in the main bout, with Dengford said to be a hard hitter. Young Leary meets Derby’s Young Bellinson in the semi while Young Roach versus Kid Toronto and Young Ahearn against Kid Finnan round out the card. McAuliffe referees, Sartmvan supervises, and McGovern announces.
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Bushers Hold Meeting At Gee Vive Points Church
A small local gathering near Gee Vive Points Church discusses preparations for the play season. Attendees consider conditioning and late night venue activity to ensure readiness.
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Final Racquet Match Decides Tourney At Phila
Sensational cue work by Algonquin club players left the State Street Indians with a 2-1 win over Bridgeport in the inter club pool and billiard tournament. Booth beat Ingoldsby 125-113 in a tight battle, McCarthy Jr. defeated Storning 126-103, and Holmes beat Bryan 125-38 as Bridgeport led 2-1. High runs reached 138 by Booth and 18 by Sterling. Next Tuesday Bridgeport hosts the Masonic club in billiards.
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Veteran boxing man to leave Bridgeport
Harry Saperston renowned ringsider and former manager of Lol Fitzsimmons will sever ties with the Chester Clothes store this week. He has long been connected to boxing and mentored many young apprentices. George E. Chapman of New York City will manage the Chester store starting Monday.
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Handball Tourney at Y M C A Today
Handball men of the 4 C A will take part in a tournament starting today at the Y M C A gymnasium. Fifteen entrants so far, open to any member, with matches beginning at 2 30 p m and upper gym reserved until 3. Ernest Young chairs the handball committee and entries are due by Saturday noon. The city championship follows next month and is open to all city handball players. admission is free and the public is invited.
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Dempsey Accepts A. S. Membership
MilauwaLker Jan 30 Jack Dempsey world heavyweight champion pugilist becomes honorary commander of the American Legion after accepting the membership tendered by Gordon Barber Post here His telegram of acceptance says he received the telegram from the post praising him and vows to prove his innocence against charges of being a draft dodger and a stickler for discipline
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Indians Listed on Yale 1920 Schedule
Yale plans a tougher schedule with two three game series against the New Haven Eastern League team for the city crown. Capt Sawyer and Coach Lauder push rigorous practice and Yale Field will host most games. New Haven owner George Weiss views the setup as ideal for preparing professional prospects like Bender Meyers, with Giants' spring appearance at the Polo Grounds also anticipated.
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Phillies Sign Youngsters as Veterans Return to Spring
President Baker of the Phillies says relying solely on veterans is a mistake as many young prospects are signed. About thirty players will report to Birmingham for spring training, shaping a renewed roster.
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