Walker Knocks Out McTigue in First Round in Chicago
Mickey Walker world lightweight champion defeated former light heavyweight titleholder McTigue in the Coliseum Chicago in the first round. McTigue was knocked down three times, feinted at nine seconds, and saved from further punishment as Walker finished him with a decisive assault. The undercard featured Joe O’Malley and Johnny Shorten in a six round bout, and Barry refereeing the evening’s events amid a crowd booing the early action.
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Assated Press
Mickey Walker
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Methuselah
Walker
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McTigues
Joe O'Maner
Columbus
Oshio
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Walkere Tigue
Sherrod
Barry
Dave Barry
Gene Tony
Jack Dempsey
Soldier Field
Ree
Elven
Tunney
Dempsey
Phil Mercurio
New Rochelle
N. IY
Jackie Williams
Williams
Gene Tunney
Mercurio
New York Nines Sign Former Stars For 1928 Comebacks
Nov 1 1928 reports New York baseball clubs add former stars for next season. Frank O'Doul joins the Giants from San Francisco, Gene Robertson lands with the Yankees as a promising third baseman, and Howard Ferguson is purchased by the Dodgers. Remnants of 1919 trades and past pitchers are noted, with lingering questions about arm strength and position fit for the coming campaign.
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New York
Frank O'Doul
San Francisco
Giants
Gene Robertson
Browns
Yankees
Yanks
Robertson
St. Paul
Dodgers
Pryre
Howard Fergesu
Jor
Cubs
Freigau
Tom Ina
Joe
Freigaz
Preigan
Lefty
Sayers Fined for Not Fighting Monday Night
Philadelphia reports Tom Sayers, Detroit heavyweight, fined 81750 and suspended indefinitely by the Pennsylvania State Boxing Commission after a poor showing against George Giant Negro. Commission official Frank Winer said Sayers quit after 1 minute 57 seconds, claiming left hooks blinded him briefly. Sayers later said he was fine.
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Philadelphia
Associated Press
Tom Sayers
Detroit
Pennsylvania State Boxing’ Commission
George Giant
Frank Winer
Sayers
Rangers to Play Preliminary Wednesday in Coming Season
Rangers announce a preliminary Wednesday game feature against Bridgi port Tre Ranger Irs, with Ed Gorman Ree Brown and Ray Clark headlining a new lineup. Joe prep Dos Ato Jée Capp and Matty Brescia return as contributors as the Crescent juniors era heads toward a fresh campaign.
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Comiur Basket
Fetrtela
Mohicans to Battle Southern Collegians at New Field
The Mobi Gang meets the Southern Collegians Sunday afternoon at New Field. Southern Collegians recently beat Orank and New Britain, both of which defeated Mohicans, making this a feature attraction for Bridgeport fans.
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Collegians
Mobi Gang
Newfield
Orank Eleven
New Britain Combine
Bridgeport
American Soccer League backs its officials amid dissension rumors
In New York the American Soccer League endorsed its officers and policies by unanimous vote. The league rearranged its schedule for a 10 club circuit and kept defunct Philadelphia and Hartford records. New Bedford won franchise support, adding Tom Blair and Hugh Reta to Bethlehem after moves from Hartford and Philadelphia.
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Associated Areas
American Soccer League
New York
Bill Cunningham
Philadelphia
Hartford
Praeyidenie Club
Wiliam Stevenson
Arthurlie Club
Scotland
Madison Square Garden Corporation
Spider Kelly Dies in West, Noted Boxing Manager
SPIDERS KELY FAMOUS MANAGER DEAD IN WEST SAN FRANCISCO Nov. 1, Associated Press. The death of Smidh Kelly in Rochester, Minn, today ends a storied era in boxing. He mentored legends, guided Jack Dempsey toward greatness, and helped pair Dempsey with Jack Kearns before passing away in Holy Cross Cemetery. Three sisters and a San Francisco son survive.
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Joe Gaus
McGrath
Kelly
Gans
Ane
Abe Attell
Frankie Nett
Jimmy Britt
Peter Maher
Tom Sharkey
Jack Dempsey
Jack Kearns
Jacks
Dempsey
Gunboat Smith
Holy Cross
Battery D Opens Season Against Park Street Academy
Battery D of the 242nd Regiment C. A. G. starts its basketball season with a game tomorrow night at the State Armory. The squad, made of former high school stars, faces Park Street Academy in a clash expected to be competitive and spirited.
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Park Street Academy
State Armory
The Inside Story On Football's Fateful Fluctuations
This piece discusses why college football teams look strong in September yet stumble later, noting injuries, breaks, and fate shaping outcomes. It muses on famed coaches players and the mystery behind upsets, with side commentary on crowds, future matchups, and the unpredictability of the sport.
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Brown
Ohio State
Yale
Bruce Caldwell
Hind Theil
Parker
Veterna Fey
Mts
Tus
Vo Heuer
Phil
Thi Ti Uney
Dempsey
Herriumph
Kaplan Victor Over Dundee In Slow Bout In New Haven
In New Haven November 1 Associated Press reports Meriden veteran Louis Kaplan defeated Mike Dundee of Rock Island in a twelve round lightweight bout. Kaplan controlled the action, opened cuts on Dundee, and won by decision weighing 133 pounds. Wallace also won in Cleveland, Billy Wallace stopping Tommy Herman in the eighth round.
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Kid” Kaplan
Mike Dundee
Wallace
New Haven
Associated Press
Louis "Kia Kaplan
Merilen
Rock Island
Trinate
Chicago
Jimmy McLar
Kaplan
Dundee
Meriden
Wallacee
Ty KH
Cleveland
Billy Wallace
Tommy Herman
Philadelphia
Portland
Maine
Eddies Holmes
Providence
Tommy O'Toole
Fortland
Joe Minerva
Boston
Tommay Fleurant
Biddeford
Mike Healy Named Assistant Manager at Bridgeport Team
Michael W. Healy, business manager of the Bridgeport baseball team, assumed new duties yesterday as assistant manager of J. Jons son's storm. Healy will serve until early spring when he will resume duties as business manager. He has been employed at the store previously in the same capacity.
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Michael W. Healy
Bridgeport Baseball Temn
Yesterdi
J. Jonsson
Storm
Healy
City Football League Race Tightens as Standings Report
The Triangles pull even with the Westerns for first in the City Football League while the Wis hold undisputed third place. Cos tello of the Triangles ties for high scoring with Majoris and Nemeth of the Westerns as official standings and stats are listed by President Shugrue and Secretary Mahoney.
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Footpall E
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Wis
Cial
Edward J. Shugrue
Charles E. Mahoney
Costello
Majoris
Nemeth
Two East backs draw praise as kid brothers of stars
Associated Press notes Eddie Wittmer of Princeton and Hal Baysmer of Syracuse resemble famed predecessors in skill and position. Howe of Williams adds to the era’s backfield talent with 46 points this season as colleges navigate a volatile schedule and shifting rosters.
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Associated Press
Eddie Wittmer
Princeton
al Wittmer
Tiger
Hal Baysmper
Syracuse
Orange
Reeves Baysinger
University of Southern California
Howe
Willams
Brown team features three sets of brothers on 1920s squad
Providence report notes Brown Universitys varsity eleven includes three brother pairs from Cleveland Chicago and North Attleboro plus two Pawtucket players and others who prepped together at Moses Brown Fitchburg Newton High. Iron eleven stalwarts Cornsweat Edwards Munroe Towle Lawrence Consedine Koyorkian form veteran backbone with multiple brothers in starting roles.
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Harry Cornsweet
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Jim) Edwards
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Pawtucket High School
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Paul Hodge
Ed Lawrence
Fitchburg
Chariie Consedine
Ed Kevor
Klan
Newton
Ferher
Towle Lodge
Lawrence
Consedine
Koyorkian
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Harry Dormsweet
Gyaiinpin
Rendall
Netag
Rav
Tamrall
Ant Vo Smith
Rom eK'an
Ranis
Ain
Former Harvard Star Named for Burgess
Wallingford Nov 1 ASO press report states Ayres a former Harvard star and new coach at Choate School joins Borough Democratic ticket. Election day is set for November with the Borough Assembly candidate lineup in place.
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Burgess
Wallingyord
Asotot Press
Feysoel
Ayres
Hardoadvete Stu
Choate Seacol
Asm
Snip
Burhesey
Tan
Tony Thomas 10 Show Wares Here For First Time
Boxing fans trek to the state armory for a featherweight bout as Tony Thomas of Greenwich meets Philly Griffen of Newark in a scheduled eight round semi final. Emmons trains for his big battle while Rizzo twins and Joe Red Garner headline other bouts with Eddie Moore making his professional debut in the opener.
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State Armory
Setion
New Bedford
Greenwich
Jeather
Philly Griffen
Newark
Thomas
Tate Pancho Villa
Arena
Boston
Himeself
Villa
Abe Friedman
Tommy Lynch
Johnny Karke
Danny Edwards
Johnny Sheppard
Terry Martin
Tony Cagney
Johnny Vacer
Red Chapmen
Combatilq
Emisons
Joe Emmons
Tony Troyers
Bridgeport
Acorn Gym
Kossuth Street
Emmons
Chick Croton
Johnny Saxon
Steve Smith
Larry Williams
Saxon
Smith
Travers
Acorn
Joe
Rizzo
Jules Combathy
Tommy
Twin
Red" Garren
Waterbury
Eddie Moore
Belgian Heavyweight to Meet Arthur Dekuh
Cyclone Jack Humbeck, Belgian heavyweight champion, is signed for a ten round bout against Arthur De Kuh, Italian, in the American elimination program. Humbeck arrives November 13 for the November 21 match. negotiations were completed by match maker Andy Nelderrester with Humbeck's manager Tommy Burns.
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Jack Humbeck
Rumbeck
Arthur de Kuh
Italan
Humbeck
Andy Nelderrester
Tommy Burns
All Star Card Stages Several Fights With Worcester Team
Gilbert Payne a 165 pound heavyweight earns another shot at Red Men's Hall Madison Avenue tonight after a knockout of Al Serra. The Worcester team and boxers from Norwalk Stamford Danbury and Bridgeport join local fighters including Tommy Brown Billy Attell Smoky Slocum Nick Schoftee Red Grille Bull Burdick Andy Clarke and others in a stacked lineup with planned bouts and rematches.
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Madison Avenue
Worcester Simon Pure
Norwalk
Stamford
Danbury
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Payne
al Serra
Jack Beasly
Brown
Tommy Brown
al Cuddy
Cuddy
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Smoky Slocum
Tonign
Slocum
Attell
Nick Schoftee
Schoftee
Bud Mazie
Elks
Grillo
Red
Milford
Bull
Herman Corsea
Jimmy Dixon
Lew Tatryn
Edward Hermans
Artie Kofski
Martie Burne
Pleasure Beach Club To Practice This Winter
Pleasure Beach Swimming association plans winter workouts through Friday sessions at Liberty Baths New Haven starting November 11. President James Dwyer announced the deal and said members will stay in trim all season.
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Pleasure Beach Swimming Association
James Dwyer
Liberty Baths
New Haven
Barnard to Be Named Head of Circuit Today
Chicago Nov 1 The first move toward the American League presidency came as Cleveland club sale nears completion to a Bradley syndicate. E B Barnard would be relieved as Indians president and assume AL leadership if the sale goes through. Controlling stake held by Mrs James Dunn. Other contenders named include Clarke Griffith and Ben Shtor.
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Chicago
Associated Press
American League
Cleveland Club
Alva Bradley
Cleveland Millonaire
Barmnerd
Barnard
Indians
Cleveland
Bradley
James Dunn
Sayi
Clarke Griffith
Washington Club
Ben Shtor
Connie Mack
Philadelphia Athletics
Edward Berrow
New York Yankees
Barri
International League
Dartmouth to Build New Ice Hockey Arena
Dartmouth College trustees vote to build an arena specialized for ice hockey at a cost of 2100000. Lewis Parkhurst of Winchester Massachusetts, senior board member, announced the plan and said construction will not start before next spring.
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Hanover N.H
Ascosiatea Press
Dartmouth College
Lewis Parkhurst
Winchester
Mase
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