Belgian welterweight Pete Hobin targets Jack Britton title
Pete Hobin a Belgian welterweight from Antwerp, 23, 1446 pounds, arrives in the United States to challenge Jack Britton for the European welterweight crown. He aims to prove his worth to American fans and may pursue citizenship, known for quick knockouts and aggressive finisher style.
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Pete Hobin
Jack Britton
New York
Wcroxn
Beto Hobin
Europe
Hobin
Antwerp
Bob Mohs
Tdke
Georges Carpentier
Germany
Belgium
Meny Ax
America
Dempsey
Carpentier
Britton
Tention
Obin
Green Mountain College Fine Cinder Path Squad
Hanover New Hampshire March 20 Coach Harry Hillman tightens training after Dartmouth indoor strength. Gardon and Himan show sprint potential as Hillman plans Penn and Columbia duals and outdoor championships at Cambridge in May. Interclass handicap meets will keep athletes ready through Easter recess. Captain Leroy Brown leads in high jump and pole vault.
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Hanover
N. H
Leroy Brown
Hillmen
Track athletes eye 12 foot vaults and strong discus turn
Smith and Socnmill in pole vault aim for 12 feet this year. Lee Yurnbull Swenson and Crier Hill men are ready to compete, with Lee shifting focus to discus where he is expected to shine. Chun shows promise in broad jump.
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Smith
Socnmill
Lee Yurnbull
Swenson
Crier Hillman
Pueblo Jim Didn’t Get Paid for Johnson Bout
Pueblo, Col. heavy weight Jim Flynn recalled a 1912 Las Vegas New Mexico bout with Jock Johnson stopped by police. He said despite large patronage he received no earnings, expecting five percent of receipts over thirty thousand but the event grossed twenty eight thousand and Johnson took all profits.
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Forthworth
Tex
Jim Flynn
Pueblo
Col
Jock Johnson
Las Vegas
New Mexico
Flynn
Johnson
Jonnsoy
895 Teams Listed for Penn Relay Carnival in April
Philadelphia March 2 Nearly four hundred institutions entered teams or athletes for the University of Pennsylvania relay carnival on April 28 and 29. By closing in April at least 126 colleges and schools are expected to compete, with 155 high schools and 17 parochial schools represented. The entry list spans the United States and includes 200 entries from the University of Havana. Redlands College and Oregon Agricultural College will send relay teams, while Washington State and the University of Oregon compete in special events.
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Philadelpthia
University of Pennsylvania
Ninelfelent College
Tll
United States
University of Havana
Redlands of California
Oregon Agricultural College
Washington State
University of Oregon
A A U to Recognize Women Track and Field
Boston March 20 The Amateur Athletic Union plans to recognize and supervise women track and field within a year or two with events possibly included in the 1928 Olympics. Hans B Stewart heads the two men’s track committees. Dr Allan W Rowe from MIT and Boston University may advise.
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Boston
Amateur Athletic Union
Willbnr
Cg Prout
Anld
Harry B. Stewart
New Haven
Gonn
Ter
Prout
Hittie
Allan W. Rowe
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Boston University
Athletes Meet Diplomats as Penn Relays Reach London
March 20 report notes hopes for a higher civilization through international athletic contests. Pennsylvania will send a strong four man middle distance relay unit to the Achilles Club relay carnival at Queen's Club London in April. Cornell Princeton Yale Harvard and Oxford Cambridge are also involved with plans led by John T. McGovern to coordinate Intercollegiate A A A activities.
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New York
Queen's Club
London
Pennsylvania
Corneil
Princeton
Yale
Harvard
Oxford
John T. McGovern
Cornell Club
University of Pennsylvania
Cornell
Terry
Nonce
Harbor Fog Delays Shipping As Spring Dance Near
Yesterday’s fog and rain halted harbor activity, marking the first such lull in months with no strong winds. Seaview’s MiniMonie Yacht Club prepares for the spring season and a March 31 social dance, led by Commodore John Dixon and a committee including Nele Riverson and William Hoffman.
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Minmonie Yacht Club
Seaview
Argenteura
Besson
Anul Incer
Ysitule
John Dixon
Nele Riverson
William Hoffman
George Frost
Iisbourg
John Gibbart
James Hogs
Eurene Stilts
John Jackson
William Grunding
Many Stars Aspire to Be Pitchers in Recruits
Boston reports that nearly every famed player dreams of pitching as a rookie. Tyrus Cobb and Babe Ruth are highlighted for attempted or occasional pitching stints, with details of their struggles, ambitions, and the era's pitchers converted from other positions.
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Boston
Moat
Chonging Ba
Tyrus Cobb
Cobb
Babe Ruth
Ruth
Roye
Detroit
Polo Grounds
Mr. Ruth
New York Rootera
Tigers
Jimming
Tister Tung
New York
Rob Meusel
Rob Veach
Meusel
Veach
Ike
Hielly
George Kelly
New York Giants
McGraw
Kelly
Harry Hellman
Caroll Hollie Ued
Jena
New Three Piece Costume With Practical Turn
A new group of three piece attire offers a smart sleeveless dress with a buckled belt and a sports jacket. Each piece is wearable alone, and when combined both create a jaunty spring suit.
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