Sharkey Knocks Out Wills in Fifteenth Round Clash
Jack Sharkey defeated Harry Wills by disqualification in the thirteenth round after a brutal, backhand-inflicted foul led referee Patsy Haley to disqualify Wills. Sharkey dominated with speed and power, advancing from the early rounds to deliver a sensational upset in Brooklyn before about 45,000 spectators.
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Harry Wills
Jack Dempsey
Gpa
Jnck Sharkey
Boston
Wills
Sharkey
Dempsey
Theooklyn National League Park
Advera
Eempsey
KF Lyne
Fistleiversais
Hushag
Willa ‘la Berry
Ralig
Patsey Gimeley
Anley
Jey
Ting
Haley
Shar
Tor Wills
Big Negro
Hed Witla
De Mar Wins Port Chester Marathon In 2 38
Clarence H. De Mar Melrose Mass veteran and former national champion won the New York to Port Chester marathon in 2 hours 38 minutes 30.5 seconds over a field of about 60 runners. Albert Michelson of Port Chester finished second in 2 44 47 4 6. The race started in Columbus Circle New York and covered 26 miles 385 yards.
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DE Mar
Port Chester
Michelson
N. Y
Clarence H. de Mar
Melrose
Mass
New York
Boston
Albert
Whitey) Michelson
Cygnet A
Chester
Columbus Circle
New York City
Mags
Albert Michelson
Walliam Kennedy
N.Y
Percy “Wyer
Monarch A. C
Toranto
Arthur Gavain
Glencoe A. C
Jack
Robert May
Toronto
Harding High names freshman basketball squad after trials
Harding High coaches have selected seven from 50 candidates for the freshman team after a slow, thorough weeding process. Coached by Meade with Koslowski and McPadden assisting, the squad will practice daily and an ensuing sophomore team is planned to support a future varsity lineup.
American soccer team in England on goodwill tour
Worcester County Massachusetts based Sportsmanship Brotherhood players landed in Liverpool aboard the Samaria for four matches in Worcester shire and one against Oxford University. The Worcestershire side will return visit in 1927. Games follow English FA rules with no in game substitutions. Five Americans had played soccer in England before emigrating. Manager George Calling said the trip aims to foster good feeling between American and English workers and to boost interest in the sport among U.S. youths.
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Sportsmanship Brotherhood
Worcester
Massachusetts
Samaria
Worcestershire
Oxford University
English Football Association
United States
England
America
George Calling
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Calling
Wills Quit After Referee Dismisses Sharkey Bout
In round thirteen Sharkey pressed the attack as Wills retreated under a brutal drive to the chin and body. Sharkey toppled Wills with a head blow at close range and was declared winner after 43 seconds when Wills refused to break and was ruled allqualified.
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Patsy Haley
Terry McGovern
Sharkey
Wills
Firesi
Willa
Hey
Witla
Harry
Wils
Willf
Jack
Ian
Spain
Haley
Frank Brindisi Elm City Boxer Dies in New Haven
Frankie Brindisi, a well known Elm City boxer, died today at the Shelton sanitarium in New Haven. He was a familiar figure in regional boxing circles and had trained and fought across New England. The obituary notes his prominence in local sports circles and his passing on October 12.
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New Haven
Frankie Brindisi
New Enazland
Shelton
Easterns Challenge Weighs In For Upcoming Games
The Easterns combine has defeated Crescent Corporation twice by 14 to 12 and 6 to 0 and weighs 13% lbs. They will challenge any team of similar weight. Contact Manager Freeman at 490 Carrul Avenue or Captain Schreiber at B-5616-2.
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Crescent
Eastens
Freeman
Carrul Avenue
Schreiber
City League Cup Presented to Sokol Rosebuds Team
More than 100 attendees at a banquet honor the Rosebud A G N A baseball team as City League champions. Mayor Behrens and guest Frank Stapleton praised the team. Rawlings trophy was presented to George Ferrie, who passed it to J Frank Kisko Jr. Speakers recapped the club’s rise. orchestra provided music until midnight.
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Sokol Rosebuds
Rosebud A. G. N. A
F. William Behrens
Frank Stapleton
Bridgeport
Bud
Sokol Rosebud
Charles B. Mahoney
City League
Rawlings
Teatmaster
George Ferrie
J. Frank Kisko
Rrosebud
Michael Arnolsky
Association
Frederick O. Trudeau
John Plura
Rosebud
John Mansfield
Casey
Alexander McGregor
New Haven Post Office
John Creevy
GEF
William Sadler
Willamt Prince
Frank Kiske, Jr
Little Three May Ban Grid Scouting
Amherst Williams and Wesleyan discuss a Little Three football pact to ban scouting of opponents and limit to institutions of similar size. Dr Paul C. Lilliips announces the plan with immediate action likely as college athletic councils consider formal steps.
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Amtierst
Mass
Amherst
Williams
Wesleyan
Paul C. Lilliips
College Athletic Council
Sife
Jin
College Student Ratios Across Nations Highlight Education
A historical note compares college student ratios by country with the United States hosting one student per 300 people, England and Wales one per 1200, Scotland one per 400, and Germany about one per 600. This snapshot reflects early 20th century higher education participation.
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United States
England
Wales
Scotland
Germany
Esposito Matched for Stamford Bout Headline
Tomorrow night at Stamford Sporting club headliners include Mike Esposito of Stamford, Canada’s bantamweight champion, vs Bodo Jackson of Jersey City. Promoters say Esposito earns a shot at Charley Rosenberg’s crown. Also featuring Pete Couvaris vs Johnnie Lawson and Perry Sherman vs Roscoe Hall in six rounds.
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Stamford Sporting Club
Mike Esposito
Stamford
Canada
Bodo Jackson
Jersey City
Dodo Ia
Esposito
Finceit
Charley
Phil) Rosenberg
Pete Couvaris
Johnnie Lawson
Allentown
Perry Sherman
Greenwich
Roscoe Hall
Tommy Reilly
Port Chester
Young Barney
Mike Jones
Bill Shade
Boston College Beats Fordham 27 to 0 in Big Aerial Rush
Boston College dazzled Fordham with a potent aerial and rushing attack to win 27 to 0 in Boston. Weston connected with McKenney for an early score, Weston added a second TD, Dumas caught a pass for another, and McKenney returned a Fordham fumble for a 65 yard score. Fordham threatened early but a penalty nullified a Zakszewski return as BC sealed the win with two more conversions.
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Boston
Boston College
Fordham
Weston
McKenney
McNamara
Dower
Zakarewski
Fordhans Dower
le Obrenberger
Treaster
O'Brien
Bruce Clinton
Ecserreveceseses Scully c J
Graham Lweston
Delaney
Tower
Very Best Man Sought to Take Place of Sisler
St Louis Oct 12 Cap a complete shakeup in all departments of the St Louis American League baseball club will be made to put the team on the map President Phil Ball said. George Lister's contract as manager would not be renewed. Ball said several were under consideration for manager but no decision would be made for weeks. He said they aim to hire the very best man regardless of money. He noted the payroll is the third highest in the league and that Sisler was not fired but his contract expired and he did not qualify as manager. Ball said the next manager will be a rigid disciplinarian who can rally the players. He refused to discuss proposed trades though several players may have outlived usefulness. Sisler declined to discuss his plans.
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ST. Louis
CAPA
American League Baseball Club
Phil Ball
G George Lister
Ball
Eisler
George
Sisler
Bail
Captain James H. Gay Wins Army Golf Title
Captain James H. Gay of Philadelphia Infantry Reserves won the qualifying medal in the United States Army golf championship at Huntington Valley Country Club. His 38 hole score totaled 162 after rounds of 41 51 and 40 81, establishing the lead in the event.
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Philadelphia
James H. Gay
Infantry
United States Army
Huntington Valley Country Club
Boxing Show Plan at Stamford Club
Stamford Oct 12 feature bout headlines the Stamford Sports club second show of the season. Mike Esposito of Stamford meets Dodo Jackson of Jersey City in Columbus hall Thursday night. Other bouts include Johnny Lawson vs Pete Couvaris and Roscoe Hall vs Perry Sherman with additional four round fights Stamford versus Port Chester and Oklahoma versus Germany fighters.
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Stamford
Mike Esposito
This City
Dodo Jackson
Jersey City
Columbus Hall
Stamford Sports Club
Johnny Lawson
Allentown
Pete Couvaris
Roscoe Hall
Perry Sherman
Greenwich
Young Barney
Tommy
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