Acorn Club Smoker Delivers Four Action Packed Bouts
Ansonia’s Acorn Athletic Club hosted four fast bouts with Bod Bosse and Shamus O’Brien drawing in the main event after a hard twelve minute slugfest. Turner and Prince battled to a four round draw while Rose and other fighters lit up the hall with heavy power and dramatic moments.
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Boxing News Roundup of Promoters and Fights Across Cities
The article details upcoming boxing events and negotiations in New York Philadelphia and other venues. It notes Cham Benny Leonard versus Johnny Lee, a 20 round decision bout, with promoter Vincenza arranging the match and a large arena fight in New Fen. Several other bouts and fighters are listed with December dates and locations.
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New Fen
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Stecher defeats the Serbian Giant in wrestling match
In Syringfield Mass on November 24 Jos Stecher of Dodge Nebraska defeated John Grandowitvich nicknamed the Serbian Giant in two straight falls. The first fall lasted 48 minutes 30 seconds with a seize and armlock. The second fell after 128 minutes 82 seconds using the same hold.
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Jos Stecher
Dodge
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John Grandowitvich
IANS Defeat Acorns In Close Contested Game
Iran A C of the South ndt edged Acorns in a tight matchup securing a doubtful score. The Irans push toward the 60 70 pound championship and invite teams contesting their claim while Walnut Reserves avoid a Thursday game with Trans.
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London Wants Maerten Bout In London Promoter Deal
Akron Ohio November 24 Jimmy Bronson manager of Bob Martin A J I heavyweight champion today received a cablegram from Charles Cochran London fight promoter asking terms for a bout between Martin and the winner of the Beckett Carpentier fight The offer was tabled after Dempsey demanded 159000 for a Gionout bout Park City Junior Cubs accepted the Tiger Cubs challenge for footh 2 game at Seaside park Thanksgiving day at 2784 oclock all players reported for practice Thursday at 1 oclock at diamond No 7
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Francisca Steamer Returns with Burning Cargo at Halifax
The Francisca arrived with cargo after being wrecked on the voyage, docked today, and part of the cargo removed while the ship’s hold remains aflame tonight.
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Flying Parson Ready for One Stop Flight to Coast
Mingola November 24 Lieutenant Maynard, one of the aviators in the team, will start Wednesday morning on a cross country record attempt with a one stop flight from Mingola to Dallas then San Diego. The gray home machine, named the Greyhound, is said to reach speeds of 151 miles per hour and carry ample fuel. An American will ride as passenger.
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Navy plans tougher schedule for next season
Annapolis Md Wow 24 AL ready there are reasons for theng that the schedule of the Navy Academy football team for next season will be much better than this year. The Army game will be played in New York on Nov 27. Negotiations under way to play the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia midseason. Arrangement to alternate games with Penn in Philadelphia and Annapolis, similar with Princeton. One game outside Annapolis per year. Nebraska offered to play in Annapolis Nov 13, if terms on guarantees, Georgetown Center College Kentucky suggested as opponents. Boxing added to sports with Penn also seeking match. Midshipmen’s instructor TH Murrell Webb known as Spike Webb, ex 23rd Division and 1st Army Corps A E, helped develop many boxers in France.
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Athletic Jrs Triumph Over Walnut Reserves 13–0
The Athletic Jrs defeated the Walnut Reserves 13 to 0 at Seaside Park in a fierce amateur contest. Key plays included a Tom Delmore interception and a Belmore to Zetnay scoring pass, followed by a fourth quar ter TD by EBunk Boyne. The Walnuts showed effort but were shut out and coach Hamill plans a Thanksgiving rematch at Newfield Park.
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Lincoln Midgets Challenge Local Teams on Thanksgiving Day
The Lincoln Midgets invite 26 to 89 pound teams for morning and afternoon games on Thanksgiving Day at specified city venues. They seek entries from Jackson Games Walnut Babies or other teams around 20 pounds. All Midgets report for practice at 6230.
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Centre plans strong 1920 football schedule
Centre College aims to play Notre Dame Ohio State Indiana and others next season. With a largely eligible 1915 squad, stars like Bo McMillin and Jimmy Weaver return, plus Royce and Tanner joining, Centre could be a real national title contender if funding allows big away games.
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Centre Center Holds After Missed Second Try
Centre ALCMEIL fn capitsa and quarterback iso attempts goal kicking. Weaver Idee 27 in a ve w after missing second try of the season. Bo records and discusses abort.
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Who shall be crowned champions for the 1919 gridiron season
BY TY HETTINGER. THE IMPARTIAL ROOTER notes uncertainty over the top college football team after Saturday upsets. Harvard remains undefeated in the East while Illinois and Ohio State contest Western strength. Center College stands out as a lone unbeat en in Kentucky, with other major programs suffering or misfiring in scheduling. Dempsey and boxing chatter also pepper the column, lampooning promoters and fighters while hinting at future match intrigue.
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Egg and Dupuy Favorite for Six Day Honors
New York Nov 21 Bee and Dupuy are the favorite foreign pair for the six day race at Madison Square Garden starting next Sunday night. The duo sparked a sensation in 1916 by stealing a lap two hours before finish and leading until the end. Dupuy, among Europe’s great riders, recently won Brussels. A nine lap to the mile wooden track will replace ten laps this year, widening turns to boost speed and allow late breaks.
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Lakeview Reserves Triumph Over Fairfield 6-0
The Lakeview Reserves defeated Fairfield by six goals in a Sunday match, as they set sights on a Thanksgiving day game against the Arrows at St. Joseph's Oval. With no gate this Sunday they issue a challenge to any 40-10 pound team in the city or a raie, and all players report for practice Thursday morning.
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Pirates beat Cubs in season opener at gym diamond
Indoor baseball opener drew a large crowd as the Pirates defeated the Cubs in a high scoring game. Four teams in the Boys' Club Junior league are Pirates Cubs Wille Sox and Gianta with games each Monday and a season cup prize for the winner.
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Fred Fulton Due Today on Arrival in New York
New York November 24 predicted Wal ton will arrive in this country to join the frex on the railway line. He brings undoubted will to meet English boxers who stubbornly avoid meeting the heavyweight.
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Jimmy Wilde
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Predt Walton
Telegram Terrors Take Lead in Park City Bowling Standings
The Telegram Terrors secured first place in the Newspaper league at Park City alleys after a victory over the Times Wads. The Post Pine apples won three games from the Herald Harps, knocking them from the top. Peterson topped the day with high singles and three-string total.
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U S Boxers Prepare for Trip to England
Now York will host boxers Pal Moore Johnny Griffiths Nate Lewis arriving tomorrow and staying until Saturday when they sail for England. Moore faces Le Doux and Griffiths faces Bashan in twenty round bouts judged by a referee's decision on December 26 in England.
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Bob Martin May Meet London Fight Winner Hope
Bob Martin may meet the London fight winner after a cablegram to manager Jimmy Bronson from Beckett Carpenter Sght. The offer follows Jack Dempsey demanding 150000 dollars for a London bout, as reported.
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Yankees Decline Coast Training Camp Invite
New York officials rejected an invitation from the San Francisco area club to share training rounds at Fresno California. The Yankees will again train in Jacksonville Fla this year.
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Acco All Waterbury Lines Announced by Managers
Managers Kearney and Grath of the American Chain and AU Waterbury announce Thanksgiving Day game lineups for Newtiesburg. The two teams list players across positions with substitutes ready. Tom Lawler to officiate and Charlie Mahoney to head linesman. Game starts at 2:30 PM with 15 minute periods.
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Faded quotes swirl around college football era notes
Disjointed reminiscence over Harvard Yale and other schools recalls old football seasons and personalities. References to Sam Langford Pussy Foot Johnson and bruising frontier attitudes mix with refereed games and shifting loyalties. The piece hints at sports culture, humor, and era slang through scattered names and events.
Chief Muller to Show Here with Ansonia Quintet
New York dispatch reports that the famed Chief Muller may join Jason Wright's Ansonia quintet in tonight's Interstate league clash against the Ribbons. Ansonia, recently defeated by Jersey City in overtime, hopes to spark the lineup with Little Jakey Fuller Stretch Harvey Norman Wasmer and Barry. Ribbons aim to compensate for Schwab's absence with Stewart stepping in and a 8:30 pm start officiated by a referee provided by President O'Brien.
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Dartmouth to award gold pidskins to football players
Dartmouth athletics council votes to award gold pidskins to all letter winners on the football team in recognition of a historic season. Undergraduate manager to receive formal acknowledgment for the eleven players who achieved the record.
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Cornell Prepares For Penn Game In Atlantic City
Cornell football completed defensive practice and will leave tomorrow for Atlantic City. A light drill on Wednesday will be the final rehearsal before the annual game with the University of Pennsylvania on Thanksgiving day.
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