America holds supremacy in heavyweight boxing era
Readers are reminded of the rise of Jack Dempsey as a dominant heavyweight in American boxing while England's past champions like Cribb and Molyneux are recounted. The piece contrasts American titles and British decline, tracing boxing history from Cribb era to modern times and noting black fighters' impact.
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America
Jeffries
Johnson
Willard
Dempsey
France
United States
England
Cribb
Sayora
Merrie
Brackett
London
Tom Cribb
Mttle Perrins
John Belcher
Mendoza
Vero Science
Mace
Leonard
Ingland
Pierce Egan
Egan
Sul Generis
Egxan
Shakespeare
Tive
James Fisk
Tom Pipes
Jack Bammarsmith
Jack Broughton
Broughton
Bez
Jack Slack
George Taylor
Slack
Slack Again and A Long Succession of Title Woldera
Tom Molyneux
Moor
Molyneux
Ichmond
Peter Jackeo Jr
Jack Johnson
Sam McVey
Joe Jeannette
Sam Longford
Balling
Twenty Stakes To Be Contended For In Saratoga Races
Saratoga N Y March 13 Horsemen work hard as they line up promising thoroughbreds for twenty one stakes due to close next Wednesday The Saratoga Association for the Improvement of the Breed offers top races including the Saratoga Handicap and Saratoga Cup each with 5000 added The two year olds see the Saratoga Special with 600 a corner and a field of juveniles The season opening improvements include renovations to the clubhouse and grandstand ahead of August opening.
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Saratoga
N. Y
Saratoga Association For
Merchants and Citizens
Spa
Sanford
Albany
Grand Union
United States Hotel
Wilson
It Associates
Pitching Talent Abundant At Penn
Philadelphia march 14. Pennsylvanias baseball team expects abundant pitching talent with over eighty players responding to early calls. Veteran material fills the mound including Walter Larson Llewellyn Stout and Walter H untinger. Team opens April 1 with Fordham at Franklin Field.
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Philadelphia
Coxton
Walter Cariss
Pennsytvania
Mondus
Fordham
Franklin Field
Walter Larson
Iis
Salt Lake City
Llewellyn
Stout
Walter Huntzinger
Yoduksy
Inet
Army
West Point
Maher
Doyn
Téany
Te Witt Clinton
New York
Mike Whitehall
Goldblatt
Danny
Sulivan
Fddié Parrett
Liebergott
Couch
al Mouradian
Tre Star
Ein McMullen
Mehatty
Mallory and Tilden to Play Together Again
In Progelinie Massachusetts, the tennis champions Mrs Mallory and W. M. Tilden plan to team again this season. A letter from Tilden today confirms their continued partnership and intention to defend their national mixed doubles indoor title, with entry forwarded for the Longwood Cricket Club covered courts event next week.
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Progelinie
Mass
Molla Bjurscedt Mallory
W. VT
Tilden
Longewood Cricket Club
McGraw Eyes New Star Pitchers From 1923 Prospects
San Antonio reports John McGraw eager to develop a first class pitcher or two in 1923. He cites Prit Ryan Pat Chea Virgil Barnes and others as young hopefuls, noting McGraw shaped Mathewson Tesreau and Marquard in past years. Prospects must prove patience and balance in pitching development.
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San Antonio
Tex
John McGraw
Avery Yar
McGraw
Prit Ryan
Patc 3Hea
Virgil Barnes
Causey
McGinw
New York
Mathewson
McGinnity
Taylor
Tesreau
Ames
Ise
Marquard
Amy
Baltimore
Wilbert Robinson
Wiltie
Wilte
Wiltae
Hawk
Rensselaer Five Makes Excellent Record This Season
Vy March 14 The Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute basketball team closes the season here Saturday night against Syracuse and has made one of the best records for the Engineers in recent years. Captain Howard is the only holdover. new players filled gaps with few midseason slumps. The team won seven of twelve, totaling 350 points to 292 for opponents. Results include defeats of Springfield, Fordham, and Franklin and Marshall, with Springfield notable for beating several top New England and New York teams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TROY
Enassiaer Polytechnic Institute
Syracuse
Troy Engineers
Howard
Troy Tega Vam
Rhelm
Renss
Tech
Dow
Springfield
Fordham
Franklin and Marshall
Tros Engineers Twam
Eld College
New England
New York State
Axgon
Glarkson Tech
Eeveeey
KS State Teachers’ College
Rochester Uo
Niagara
Albany
Worcester ‘Tech
Pranklin & Marenai
Fordham U “- Veeene
Hamilton
Pratt Trstitute
Stevens Instituta
Soringhicid
Roe &Y
Branch Hickey Eyes Young Pitcher Barnes for Cardinals
In Orange Texas on March 14 Branch Rickey and Rogers Hornsby align on compensation for next year and focus on developing a teenager, 21 year old Billy Barnes of Nekomis Indiana, a fastball pitcher with a sharp curve. Barnes played with Roy Davis in Herrin Alabama, starred in a one hit contest, and impressed on a 1920 spring trip against the Chicago White Sox.
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Orange
Tex
Rogurs Hornsby
Branch Hickey
Cer- Mnal
Trernlta
Twerty
Billy Barnes
Nekamis
Barnes
Roy Davis
Browns
Herrin
Cardinal
Grimulgeo
Chicago White Sox
Burlelys Grimes
Brook- Dyn
Howard Berry Hero Of San Antonio Fire Rescue
Giants star rookie Howard Berry earns hero praise for rescuing an aged woman from a burning house in San Antonio during a fire incident. Manager McGraw and New York Giants executives note Berry’s calm actions amid danger. Berry, a former university standout, is lauded for his quick thinking and bravery in the crisis.
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Howard Berry
SAN Antonio Fire
McGraw
New York
Saasantalee Giants
Giante
San Ankorito
Berry
Pennsylvania
Star
Kaceys toplay Black Rocks at Hilltop Court
The Knights of Columbus will host the Black Rocks Ilva tomorrow night at Bridgeport Aish Sarock gym. The Rocks, a fast team with three Rector players led by Howe Buckley Dondero, expect to win. Preliminary games include Ratho ne Community girls vs Young Women’s Hebrew Association. A postgame dance is planned with a long lineup of players listed and names scattered through the program.
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Knights of Columbus
Black Rock
Bridgeport
Oliver Fried
Leech
Tollasky
B.F. Carroll
Roach - Yourdin
L. G Gorad
Friedman
Koro - Black Rocks
Cooran
Buckley
Drewall
Rowe
Mullany
Rogers
Luddy
Herb
Bubatituies
Mallen
Black Rocks
Dondero
Augua
Alubbers
Carrigan Named One Of Baseball's Greatest Managers
The article recalls Bill Carrigan as a premier manager shaping teams with strategy and keen observation. It highlights his influence on the 1948 World Series with Boston and Philadelphia, noting insider tactics, bench players, and game plans that aided victories.
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Bill Carrigan
GAME
Evans
Iit
Wwaya
Ail Carrigan
Carrigan
Boston
Philadelphia
Red Sox
Cartget
Tat Tayas
York
Edele Burn
Gurng
Dorin
Sem Carrigan
Burma
Memneda Peewing
Trwin
Burns
Doolin
Cleveland
Brooklyn
George Barns
Bastion Rel Sax
Sher
Jock Holmes
Pole Kildutt
Graokigh
Empire City Stakes Boost to 69000 Total
Empire City Racing Association announces a midsummer meeting with sixteen events and total added value rising to 69000. Entries are due next Monday. Features include Empire City Handicap at a mile and a furlong and Empire City Derby at a mile and a quarter, with several other stakes for two and three year olds.
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New York
Empire City Racing Association
Victor E. Schaumburg
Brooklyn
Mount Vernon
Yonkers
Nile Land
Tarrytown
Perendours
Butler
Als
Jockey Club
Mayor Atwater Named Honorary Referee for Track Meet
Bridgeport A C athletic carnival at the State Armory Saturday will feature Mayor Fred Atwater as honorary referee. Other officials include Captains Evans and Hurley, Connecticut National Guard. Thomas J. Tracy of New Haven will be active referee and has led city meets for two years. Yale figures and local clubs plan relays with Bridgeport Trust Company, First National Bank, and industrial teams among entrants. Park City girls not entering a Catholic Community relay.
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Fred Atwater
Bridgeport A. C
State Armory
Evans and
Hurley
Connecticut National Guard
Phili C. Calhoun
Takge
Thomas J. Tracy
New Haven
Connecticut
Tracy
Beoss
Watunbury
Billy Queal
Yale
Qu Wen
Py. V. Gahan
Board of Recreation
FR. Deekte
William Lee
Paul Creaton
A. Whoway
Fred Corbally
Edward 2
Shruge
T. James Murphy
Edward Nolan
George J. Flintbrook
al Jackson
T. Flynn
Tom McCann
Wa. Derlaney
William Hackett
Baum
Quinn
Smith
FP Surgeian
al Burdick
Dave Aronson
Staford High
Bridgepont
Lock City
Anderson
College of ‘New
American Chain Company
Maxwall, Manning and Moore
Babe Adams Highlighted as Pittsburgh Star Nominee
The veteran Babe Adams is named for a better escape than other members of the Pittsburgh club. Rigney, secured by Hetrole from Fort Worth of the Texas Teague, is noted as a shining light. He is a shortstop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Babe Adams
Pittsburgh Stam
Rigney
Hetrole
Fort Worth
Texas Teague
Shining Light
Detros
Western Golfer Starts New Pad
Portland golfer Ri Parker seeks a snowproof golf setup to play year round. He notes players in Portland and Miami adapt with red balls and weather-friendly courses, hoping to bypass winter snow and continue golfing regardless of season.
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Mami
Florida
Miami
Portland
Oregon
Ri, Parker
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Atwater
Johson
Jackson
Great Britain
Galway
Ireland
Das
Ballant
Oxur
Tarclay
Grampion
PENN
Mrs. Mallory
Bill Tilden
WGRAW
Rensselaer
Branch Rickey
Kaceys
Empire City
Mayor Atwater
Manchester
N.H
R.g.sullivan
MFGR
Methodists
Ay G
Colonials
Arner Trathiute
Walters
Gamie Earls
Sum Mary Methodiet If
Waiters
Brsen
Erigkson
Thomas Ts
Rowland He. ' Goleni
Seresz
Pepetta
Teot LaMastra
Mainero LR
Insurance Companies
Eveready
Lipouiata Nauta
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