Sharkey and Risko Prepare for Tunney Title Fight Message
New York March 8 Associated Press boxing notes detail Jack Sharkey of Boston and Johnny Risko of Cleveland training for their 35 round Madison Square Garden bout looming over Gene Tunney. Sharkey battles partners including Lou Bogash and Jack Gagnon, showing aggression and stamina while Risko trains steadily with Len ton and Baulknight. Sharkey cites tax woes and aims to reassert peak form, predicting a lighter weight around 189 for the bout as he recovers from recent setbacks and vows renewed effort.
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New York
Associate Press
Tex Rickard
Gene Tunney
Jack Sharkey
Boston
Johnny Risko
Cleveland
Madison Square Garden
Mean
Sharkey
Ack
Lmes
Boston Tar
Bridgeport
Jack Gagnon
Imost
Gagnon
Harkey
Misko
Risko
Iesa
Frank Lenton
Jeff Baulknight
Richard
Tom Heeney
Jimmy Maloney
Blake
Robert A. Hereford
Universal Service
Johnny Rieko
Jack Churkey
Madi
Square Garden
Shakey
Joe Humphries
Rickard
Bull
Tunney
Heeney
Dalaney
Adoo
Ays
Sherkey
Rilako
Gailer Bat
Stilman’s
Adonis
Dempsey
St. Nicholas Gymnasium
Odda
Biaka
Jack Dempsey
PARDONS BEAT PANTHERS IN OT POLO SHOWDOWN
Meriden and New Britain battled through a tense polo matchup decided in overtime. Key players included Alexander Pierce Williams and Morrison, with Myers and Purrell among the scorers as Meriden edged New Britain 4 to 3 in the extra period after a late overtime goal.
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Pardons
Panthers
Polo
Britain
Morrison
Kil Williams
Meriden Maroong
Tyronighy
Owl
Lesway
Jeriden
NEW Britain
Alexander
Baueher Prlers
Brow
Muirhead
Meriden
Pieree
Williama
Meriden New Britain
Meriden Williaws
Bustes— Alexander
Williams
Storm—Atount
Purrell
Pierce
McDonald
Jilford Prep Defeats Bridgeport Five, 49 to 17
Milford Prep overwhelmed Bridgeport Five with a 49 to 17 victory. Readable lines name players such as Melchery Rosenbeck Rand and Colledia, indicating scoring contributions in a one-sided contest.
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Jilford Prep
Bridgeport
Milford Prep
Bridgeport Legions
Milford
Rey Colledia
Ervkan
Rosenbeck
Marathon to Be Official Olympic Trial in New York
The Boston A A marathon on April 19 will serve as an official Olympic trial. Herman Obertubbesing, head of AAU distance running, stated the event will help determine American entrants. He noted other marathons in Los Angeles, Long Beach, and Baltimore are also part of the selection process.
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New York
March
Associate Press
Boston
Herman Obertubbesing
Chaim
Amateur Athletic Union
Maraton
Obertubbesing
Evata
Los
Lox An Hes
Long Beach
Longland
Baltimore
Babe Ruth Pen Found in Coal Bin After Train Loss
Babe Ruths pen, inscribed and given by the Boy Scouts of Burlington, was found in a coal bin in Menominee. Ruth says it disappeared last August on the St Louis to New York train, and the coal was mined in Virginia before being shipped to Toledo and then Menominee. Dittmore will receive an autographed baseball in return.
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Menominee
Mid
Associated Press
Babe Ruth
Dittmore
St. Lonia
New York
Ruth
St. Petersburg
Fla
Boy Scouts of
Burlington
Lowr
Babe
Vireginia
Toledo
Three Tied For First In National Billiard Tourney
In Chicago and New York reports, Frank Tabverski Schenectady NY and three others share first place after two wins each in the national pocket billiard tournament. Erwin Rudolph Chicago defeated Harry Wood Duluth 125 to 47 to reach the leaders. Lauri New York State champion defeated Oswald Pittsburgh seven innings to rise to second place. Willie Hoppe New York former balkline champion crushed James Lewis 50 to 5 in 15 innings for a sensational three cushion win.
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Chicago
Frank Tabverski
Schhenectady
N. J
Erwin Rudolph
Harry Wood
Duluth
Rudolph
Wood
Taberski
Ralph Greenleaf
Philadelphia
Pasquale Natalie
Baltimore
Onefrio Lauri
New York
Harry Oswald
Pittsburgh
Lauri
Oswald
Joseph Cancannon
Washington
Cancannon
Associated Press
Willie Hoppe
James M. Lewis
Champions Advance In Court Tennis Tourney
Philadelphia matches open with defending doubles champions Jay Gould and W Wright advancing to the second round by default due to draw changes. Local pairs from Philadelphia and Boston secure wins as Frothingham and Wightman crush Edwards and Hiddle 6 1 6 1, while Pearson and Robinson topple Dieson Jr. and Thayer 6-2 6-4 6-2. The semi finals set for tomorrow feature Gould and Wright versus Pearson and Robinson, and Frothingham and Wightman versus Russell and Thayer.
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Philadelphia
Associated Press
Jay Gould
W. ©. Wright
Philadelphians
Boston
Stanley W. Pearson
W. F. Robinson
J. 8. Dieson, Jr
Edmund Thayer
Channing Frothingham
George W. Wightman
E. M. Edwards
Alex Hiddle
Bostonians
Russell
J. T. Thayer
Thayers
W. T. Adee
EP. Pearson
New York
Lincoln Junior High Edges Hall Community 31 to 24
Lincoln Junior High school defeated Hall Community 31 to 24 in an afternoon game. Teverson Y27 scored for Lincoln while Kelleher led with 13 points. Heery contributed strongly for Hall Community in a hard fought contest.
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Lincoln High Beats Hall
Saenox Nortil
Woltuan
Lincoln Junior High
Iainietaeran
Hall Community
Teverson
Sheehy
Kelleher
Faumarene
Bencuhy Hael
Uretnaiss
Foster Reported Weakening Under New Mullen Offer
Promoter Jim Mullen pressures Pop Foster as he weighs a June 21 title bid with Sammy Mandell and Jimmy McLarnin at Soldiers Field. Foster seeks full $50,000 plus terms and may switch to Chicago if terms fail. Mullen lines up $50,000 in two instalments and plans guaranteed payment before the bout.
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Mary Lewin
Universal Service
New York
Jim Mullen
Chicago
Sammy Mandell
Jimmy McLarnin
Soldiers Field
Pop Foster
McLarnin
Mullen
Foster
Tex Rickard
Popla
Chicago Jam
Jim
Tina
Room 112 Clinches Harding Sophomore League Final
Room 112 defeated Room 219 yesterday afternoon in the Harding School Sophomore inter-room league to earn the right to meet Room 116 for the championship. McMaugh led with eight points, Marzik added five markers, and Kearns contributed four as Room 112 broke through after a prior protest.
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Room 112
Room 219
Harding
Soom 112
Room 116
McMaugh
Marzik
Kearns
Roum
Noe P. Mark
Kovegne
Iyneh F
Durke
Tf Ft Fox
Oon
Wunge Ff
Medbuygh
UM Untan
Y M C A Team Heads to Connecticut State Final
After a highly successful season the local Y M C A basketball squad reaches its peak with the state championship tournament set for March 10 in Middletown. With five straight wins they prepare to challenge leading Connecticut city teams, having previously defeated the Rangers Laurel Juniors Wakeman Memorials and St. Marys and Wonderland.
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Middletown
Connecticut
Rangers
Laurel Juniors
Wakeman's Memorials
J. Marys
Wonderland
Elm City Fight Card Promises Classy Boxing Evening
Elm City card at Elks hall features Red Knight New Haven 132 pounds against Buddy Doran Bridgeport plus Johnny Andrews New Haven 126 pounds vs Bodie Brodie Park City. Other bouts include Nick Toronto Bridgeport against Billie Babtuck New Haven and Sam Craft against Torraine New Haven with Petie Filo vs Andy Garbadella Elm City. Billie Prince promotes a full program with regional teams attending.
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Bridgeport
Elks Hall
Red Knight
New Haven
New England
Buddy Doran
Red
Park City
Knight
U.60
Doran
Anda
Johnny Andrews
Bodie Brodie
Eddie
Nick Christy
Waterbury
Brodie Pride
Toronto
Sammy Craft
Tony Lavero
the Elk's
al Torraine
New Maven
Tor-raine
Sammeh
Petie Filo
Tommy Brown
Elks
Andy Garbadella
Elm
Petite Flio
New
Dunn
Petrahoy
the Elks
Howie Dunn
Joe Petrahoy
Howie
Mr. Petrahoy
Isi
Ansonia Waterbury
Stamford
Danbury
Newton 44-Year-Old Runner Wins Fifth Lap of Marathon
Arthur Newton, 44, the English 100 mile running champion, won the fifth lap of the coast to coast marathon in Mojave Wells California. The British long-distance runner led a field of about 150 to finish the 31 miles in 4:48, their total elapsed time for 183 miles over five days at 24:28:30.
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Calif
Mari
Associated Press
Mojave Desert
Arthur Newton
England
Riewk Desert
Barstow
Heedies
Pyle
Newt
Newton
Fort Dicks
Newcastle
Duks
London
Assorinle
Louth
Cauca
le Wulllitts
Wb Lotito
Wanthen
Los Angeles
Buntinen
Peter Gayluzzi
Southampton
Louis J. Pertela
Albany N.Y
Andrew Payne
Claremore
Okla
Perrella
Payne
Albany
Indoor golf lessons teach focus on hit not direction
The author argues indoor golf aids beginners by emphasizing how to swing and watch the ball, noting benefits like hands conditioning and muscle use. They critique the dusty indoor environment but acknowledge its value for practice, especially before outdoor play, and stress staying true to technique over chasing distance.
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Cour
Ciery
Yale Tourney Teams To Be Named Today
Yale Tourney committee at New Haven will reveal the annual Interscholastic Tourney team selections. Harding and Central are among possible starters though Gensal, undefeated by Presidents, has a strong record against other squads and seeks another chance.
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Yale
New Haven
Peltzer Signals Return Invasion Of U S Track
At a Knights of Columbus dinner in New York Dr Otto Peltzer the German star runner announced plans for a second invasion of American track after the Olympic games. He said he would return next September reside in the United States and join an American club to ease competition. Attending were top track figures including Daniel Fibberie Alan Helfrich of Penn State and Fat Bikine. The event also marked Peltzer's 26th birthday and a brief farewell before sailing tomorrow on the Columbus for a three month stay.
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New York
Assciated Press
Otto Peltzer
Runzier
Knights of Columbus
Peltzer
Knights of Columbus Club
Daniel Fibrrie
Kational A. A. U
Alan Helffrich
Penn State
Bikine
Rothe Nebraska
Grefman
Columbus
Lincoln Challenges Shelton Junior High
Lincoln High junior basketball team seeks a rematch with Shelton High after a decisive earlier loss. Lincoln aims to turn the tables, hoping Shelton officials grant a second game to settle the rivalry.
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Lincoln
Shelton
Phe Incon
Pnt
Hartford Boy Named Farincon Ice Leader at Princeton
Princeton New Jersey Baron Associated Press reports graham jones of hartford connecticut named captain of the 1928 princeton university hockey team. a junior, he has varsity hockey two years and won his letter in football last year.
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Princeton
N. J
Baron
Associated Press
Graham Jones
Hartford
Sharkey Viewed Favorite In Madison Square boxing bout
Universal Service reports odds favor Sharkey to beat Risko in Madison Square Garden Monday in a heavyweight clash. Sharkey's goal is to earn a title shot against Gene Tunney, with promoters wary of delaying the Tunney bout. Risko and Sharkey have past head‑to‑heads and recent action shapes the betting and expectations for a Tunney bid.
Shrovetide Football Makes Comeback in Ashbourne
The ancient Shrovetide football game, dating to Roman times, is returning to Ashbourne and other English towns. Goals lie three miles apart, with a six to seven pound ball and few rules. Hundreds join in, crossing fields and streams over a two day game, once police limitations shift to open countryside play.
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Ashbourne
Associated Press
England
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