Gibbons Favorite In Tonight's Greb Bout At Garden
New York boxing fans expect Tommy Gibbons to defeat Harry Greb in a 15 round matchup at Madison Square Garden. Betting odds around 3 to 5 favored Gibbons as both fighters completed training and the card featured Welling versus Tait with other light weights on the undercard. Proceeds go to the New York Milk Fund. Garden management oversaw the event.
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George Marks
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Forty Years Ago Club Owners Had Trouble in Financing a Team
The article recalls early baseball club financing in the United States, noting promoters paid large salaries to attract players and that many teams were built on borrowed money and stock schemes. It highlights the difference between then and now, where clubs remain corporations with funds, while public interest and civic pride remain central.
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Yale gridiron spring training underway at Yale
Yale plans 20 general spring football practices with players training in the gym and outdoors starting in May. Coach Tad Jones and Dr. Billy Bull lead winter and spring work as Yale develops a field general to uphold Rest gridiron traditions.
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George Adeo
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Eight Nations Enter Davis Cup Challenge for Contenders
The United States remains a strong favorite as eight nations enter the Davis Cup, with Denmark joining and Britain, France, Italy, Greece-Slovakia, Australia, Canada, and Argentina in the field. Japan, Belgium, and possibly Argentina expected to join, while South Africa and Norton may contend for Team USA with new British entrants Norton and Kingsley boosting Britain’s squad.
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Denmark
Australia
France
Grecko
Loughran Eyes Shot at Johnny Wilson Title in Philadelphia
Tommy Loughran, a rising lightweight from Philadelphia, gains national notice after recent victories including a bout with Bryan Downey of Columbus. Reporters praise his form as he eyes championship prospects, building a reputation beyond his home city.
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Grand Prize Havana Race Victory Report
Maren 12 led by jockey Gare ner under Scalori of M Goldblatt won the Grandrive of Cuba, a one and an eighth mile event with a purse of 15.09 added money. The field included Captath Aldred Guernsey and Stirm aig Inte as part of last year’s eleven, with further names noted among the entrants.
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Harvard Expects Big Track Year Despite Not Strong
Harvard coach B L Bingham eyes a successful season after a strong triangular meet with Cornell and Dartmouth. Crimson athletes show quality, with key sprinters and jumpers set to compete. schedule includes meets at Virginia, Aquap, Yale Stadium, Princeton, and Intercollegiates. Notable performers include Chapin, Waasker, Jonking, Merrill, Wansher, Wharton, Chute, and Quinn, among others, as Harvard pursues titles and strong showings.
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John Quinn
Chapman
Ack Kennedy
Pert
Toe McCarthy
Charley Garter
Bille Bareney
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Groves
Dannie Strickler
Coreweil
Harrig
Bii Bennett
Robert Bryan
W. Duane
Art Coburn
Dick Lutz
Miers
Carl Hauere
Roscoe Fitts
Yale
Ane Dick Whitney
Rivereus
Umber Loppers
Dempsey Title Fate Questioned by Boxing Pundits
A flood of speculative prophecies predicts Jack Dempsey will lose his world title within two years, with forecasts spanning 1984. The commentary cites past performances, rival boxers like Johnny Wilson and Kid Williams, and the era’s boxing lore to weigh likely outcomes and timelines amid aging stars and long careers.
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Paschall
Sir Augile
Jack Dempsey
Johnny Wilson
Sock Britton
Hoys
Renzy Leonard
Hghtwelphs
Keibane
Schway
Wilson
Lewy
Jack
Kilbany
Jngot
Johnny
Jarany Bey
Heine Groh to be used at third by McGraw this year
Heine Groh is slated for third base with the New York Giants under manager John McGraw. The piece notes Groh’s return to the club for a second stint and mentions other players and uncertain details about the lineup.
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New York Giant
Groh
Frankie Irisch
Grohl
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McGraw
Ah Youngwer
Pat Cincinnat
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George Burges
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Twenty Thousand Buy Seats for 500 Mile Indianapolis Race
Twenty thousand have purchased or reserved seats for the 500 mile automobile race at Indianapolis on May 26. Speedway officials report strong advance sales and expect attendance to approach one hundred twenty five thousand. Notables including Tommy Milton and Cannon-Ball Baker have submitted entry blanks, with Baker noted for motorcycle and car racing history.
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Belgium and Japan challenge for Davis Cup this year
York, Mar. 12. Belgium sends challenge via Chevalier De Borman as head of the Belgian tennis federation. Japan signals intent through Sunekichi Asabuki president of the Japanese Lawn Tennis Association. The Davis Cup entries close Wednesday and other nations including Australia, Britain, Canada, Czecho Slovakia, Denmark, France, India, Italy, and Spain have submitted notices.
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Yale Swimming Team Sets Two World Records
Yale swimming team extended its field last night and broke two world records. Guernsey Jr of New York swam a 50 foot plunge in 28.2 seconds, tying a world mark. Yale’s 400 yard relay team set a 3:54.5 record with Jelife Pratt Ganes Townsend Banks and Marshall.
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Exhibition Baseball Headlines From Fort Worth and San Antonio
A jumble of spring exhibition scores from Fort Worth Texas League and San Antonio with multiple teams listed. Chicago Americana beat New York Nationals while Cleveland and St Louis Americans played in Mobile Alabama with varied box scores and player mentions.
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Open Air Venues Urged For Dempsey Wills Title Bouts
New York boxing circles demand larger arenas to host heavy weight title fights as Garden capacity proves insufficient for weather dependent schedules. Open air venues in New Jersey show safer crowd control and potential for bigger gates, with plans for Dempsey Gibbons and Leonard White matches drawing attention and risk crowding in smaller venues.
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