Speaker Quits as Manager of Indians Amid Boxing Arrests
Tris Speaker resigns as Cleveland Indians manager after long service marking the end of a storied major league career. The beloved outfielder, near 39, cites desire to enter business and declines to quit under fire, as he joins Ty Cobb in retirement from active management.
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Tunney arraigned over unlicensed boxing at Broadway theater
New York November 20 heavyweight champion James J Tunney was arrested for boxing on stage at a Broadway theatre in an unlicensed exhibition. He and three others were released on $2000 bail and face magistrate court. The State Boxing Commission had refused to sanction the sparring act.
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Kaplan Eyes Junior Lightweight Title Chance
Promoter Tex Rickard shifts focus to Tog Morgan as potential opponent for Kaplan with the junior lightweight title at stake. Kaplan plans a December 2 bout in Cleveland against Billy Wallace after trimming weight and training under Gibson and McMahon. Morgan has defended his crown three times in under a year, making the matchup appealing to fans.
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Army Team Returns On Ancient Coach
WEST POINT, Nov 29. The Army football squad, heroes of the thrilling 21 to 11 tie with Navy at Chicago, camp home to the awaiting corps today. An ancient stage coach with decrepit trappings, long used to haul returning Budiven warriors from the station up the hill to the plains, was decked in its finest trimmings as Ping Flewitt, captain Varry Wilden, captain elect and Coach Bem Fones received cheers from the massed cadets.
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Coach Steffen May Give Up Carnegie Tech Berth
Walter M Steffen Carnegie Tech football coach who led the team to an upset of Notre Dame said he may quit coaching to return to his role as a Superior Court judge in Chicago. He has coached Carnegie Tech ten years and hinted he may step down next year, noting the pressure of judicial duties. He coached three weeks in September then traveled to Pittsburgh on weekends.
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Balierinn Beats Maine Boxer In 10 Round Decision
Mike Balierinn former junior lightweight champion of Bayonne New Jersey opened his title bid with a ten round decision over Georgia Falduc of Lewiston Maine. The slugging affair saw Balierinn outpower his opponent throughout weighing 132 1 2 pounds. Brish welterweight AW Mancini fought a ten round draw with Henry Goldberg of Brooklyn. Mancini weighed 144 1 2 pounds Goldberg 146 1 2.
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Harvard Invited to English Track Meet
Harvard today received an invitation to compete with Yale Cambridge and Oxford in a track meet in England next summer. The invitation was sent by Cambridge University athletic treasurer Rex Woods and will be considered at the Harvard Athletic Committee meeting.
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Four Stars Deny They Will Play On Pro Eleven
Philadelphia November 29 news reports Charley Rogers of Penn plans a pro college stars team to face New York Yankees this month but faces refusals from Bud Connaughton and Jack Butler to sign. Quakers president Leo Conway opposes matches with pros, hinting at cancellation. Georgetown stars Connaughton McG and Waite deny plans to turn pro before graduation amid university inquiries.
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United and Olivet Quintets Set For Interchurch Clash
United and Olivet meet in a feature Inter-Church Basketball League contest at United church gym. United holds two straight wins and leads, while St Johns is second with two wins and one defeat. Tonight’s schedule lists Park Street versus M. I. at 7:30 and United versus Olivet at 8:30.
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Army Navy football classic may return west next season
Navy and Army officials plus coaches discuss staging the Army Navy game in the West again, possibly at Balti more or Philadelphia next season under Navy supervision. Annapolis coach Ingram would welcome another west trip while Army coach Bill Jones suggests a five year interval to move the game from its eastern setting.
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Pennsylvania end and Waller denial on pro ranks
Rugby said that Waller assured him after a counter ail with his father that he would join the teams and be in the lineup Sunday despite previous denial about entering the professional ranks.
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Pure Bout Era Prompts Boston Ambitions for Bridgeport Boxers
James Dwyer A A U vice president oversees a monster amateur boxing tournament at State Armory Battery RB 242nd C A. U hopeful to select talent to represent Bridgeport in State and National events. With high entry numbers and strong ticket sales, organizers plan monthly shows and a ten to fifteen bout program with affordable general admission and reserved ringside seats.
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