Irish Forced Hebrew Boxers to Front Ranks
Samuel Holtzman recounts fighting daily in Brooklyn as a Jew forced to prove himself by Irish rivals at Red Hook Point. Benny Leonard and others followed similar paths adopting Irish noms de guerre. He praises Hebrew boxers for discipline, notes McAuliffe retired undefeated at the moment. contrasts with other champions who stayed in the ring longer.
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Redock Point
Frankin Callahan
Brooklyn
New York
Samuel Holtzman
Benny Leonard
Jack McAuliffe
McAuliffe
Battling Levinsky
Beh
Hhe
George Lavigne
Frank Erne
Joe Gans
Battling Nelson
MacAuliffe
Fessioaa L. Sullivan
Jack Dempsey
Jack Me
Auliffe
Sullivan
Dempsey
Tom Jones Sees Willard Besting Dempsey in Ring
Tom Jones, former Willard manager, rates Jack Dempsey as vulnerable to Willard, predicts Willard could outbox and KO Dempsey. Reports chronicle boxing chatter, bouts, and plans across cities with fighters like Fulton, Burns, Moran, and Welling.
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New York
Tom Jones
Chess
Willard
Jones
Jack Dempsey
Jim
Fulton
Dempsey
Willcrest
Bowlers Dine Tonight and Exhibitions Planned
The Bridgeport Y M M A bowling scene includes the second annual Petcher-Thompson Inc. banquet at 7 15 tonight in Stratfield. Next Monday features Burns and Biss aick Ladies Night with alleys after eight. Clark the checker ace to demonstrate on Monday evening. Directors Cup bow ling tournament entries close April 5 with past winners Davis Mueller Wills and Davis noted as hopeful contenders.
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Petcher-Thompson, Inc
Stratfield
Burns and Biss Aick
Bitten Machine and Tool Company
Heye
Clark
Checker
Lridgeport
Vechecker
Association
Bridgeport
Bridgeport Y. MM
Wills
Edward C. Mueller
Frank Davis
Davis
Golf Pros Skip Fort Myers Open Amid Absences
The Fort Myers two day event drew only about half the field as many top players chose other engagements. Dan Healy of St Andrews plans to attend the annual open in St Augustine, while Jim Barnes, Jack Croak, and Bob MacDonald each had prior duties. Anecdotes from the Belleartz tournament note alibis like a boil, a bad hand, and a wayward shot, with Pro Jim Barnes winning despite missteps.
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Fort Myers
Jack Croak
Chicago
Jim Barnes
Mountain Lake
Charles Singleton
Bob MacDonald
Jacksonville
Dan Healy
St. Andrews
Dan
St. Augustine
Deland
Belleair
Belleartz
Heb McDonald
Bob
Jock Hutchinson
Jock
Bob McDonald
McDonald
Joel
New Breeders' Association Forms to Aid Sport
The New England Horse Breeders and Fairs association, born from the New England Trotting Horse men's group, aims to elevate regional horse racing. Plans include selling races and a New England futurity, with meetings in Boston and involvement from figures like J. L. Mandy and Grand Circuit trainer Young Murphy. A Red Cross day at Hudson River Driving Park is planned, showcasing champions and promising youngsters.
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New England ‘Horse Breeders' and Fairs Association
New England
Boston
Baystate
National Trotting Association
Gocher
Murphy
Miss Harris M
Red Cross
Tudison River
Pough-keepsie
Mise Harris Ma
Oro
New Haven Wins Hard Fought Volleyball Match
New Haven volleyball team defeated Bridgeport 21 4 21 5 21 5 at the Y M C A Gym. Captain Davis led the home side as the winners overcame early misplays to dominate later sets. Bridgeport lineup included Arine strong Arnold Phillins Town Chirk Davis.
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New Haven
Businesens
Y. M. C. A. Gymnasion
Seceres
Limes
Davis
Iailure
Pirates Eye World Series Money as Stengel Hopes Rise
Casey Stengel grins at the idea of playing with the Pirates next season while uncertain about a first division rise for the team. He desires a trade to the Cubs or Giants for a secure spot, and the Pirates pursue speed and pep with Berdell reshaping the lineup.
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Casey Stengel
W Pirates
Casey
Brooklyn
Cubs
Ciants
Lot
Pirates
Berdels
Eure
Juteib
Stengel
Managers move between leagues shape pennant hopes
The piece notes several National League to American League managerial moves including Miller Huggins and others, comparing past success of such transitions. It highlights business steadiness of Toronto International League and Arthur A. Irwin, and mentions Hornsby and Rickey amid war fallout and evolving league dynamics.
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Toronto
Arthur A. Irwin
Irwin
Mandot Transfer Points to Camp Beauregard for Self Defense
Jog Mandot is moved from Camp Sheridan where he trained boxers to Camp Beauregard in Alexandria Louisiana to teach self defense to the troops. Supervisor Joseph J Rayvott arranged the switch. Mandot's New Orleans home is near his new post. An enlisted man takes Mandot’s place at Sheridan. Al Lippe recalls a recent bout where Cowler floored Jeutlon and Fulton nearly suffered a knockout as ref counted. veteran Joe Jeannette, who has faced Jack Johnson, aims to box Kid Norfolk in Philadelphia on April 8. The semi final pits Young Jack O Brien against Harlem Eddie Kelly in a promising matchup for future big events.
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Jog Mandot
Camp Sheridan
Camp Beauregard
Alexandria
Joseph J. Rayvott
Mandot
New Orleans
al Lippe
Tom Cowler
Fred Jeutlon
Walton
Fulton
Cowler
Joe Jeannette
Jack Johnson
Dan Mcietrick
Kid Norfolk
Y M C A Juniors Rout Colonials For City Title Hunt
The Y M C A Juniors defeated the Colonials 44 to 9 on the local court. Oneker and Goyette led scorers, with Goyette tallying eleven and Oneker five. The Juniors advance to face the Rovers in the city championship series starting April 10 at the Weevel clubs.
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Oneker
Goyette
Thea Rovers
City
Buckley
Rovers
Weevel
SAE
Watko Dondero
Williams Buckley Oneker Anderson Goebel Lynch
Goyette Griffin Eklund
Wiliams
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