Germans Shower Flowers On The Winning Fighter
Berlin reports prize fighting and wrestling growing in popularity since the war. Audiences dress formally and applaud modestly, while bouquets and laurel wreaths honor victors. A notable bout between English and Turkish heavies ends when officials call a frame-up, with threats of disqualification and damages actions.
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Berlin
Germany
Wes
Therofessional Box Fighters Association
Hous
Fghters
Boxing, Association For
One-Man Cars and the Connecticut Carousel Ride
A satirical, warning tone describes a perilous, malfunctioning one man car ride. The piece mocks dangerous stunts and urges absurd preparations, including belts, gear, and identity checks, while referencing old amusement devices and the Savin Rock carousel.
Boxing Bill Sparks Political Stink in Bridgeport
A local editorial attacks a proposed Connecticut boxing bill, warning it would create a state board to regulate the sport paid by a five percent tax. The piece criticizes appointing politicked commissioners, fears lost profits for promoters, and argues the reform would push boxing toward extinction while empowering a Republican machine in Bridgeport and other cities. It laments corruption and predicts widespread opposition from Puritans and ministers.
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Jackson
Port
Jack Spot
Bridgeport
Sithough
Connecticut
Adeauite Freexiix
Uva City
State Board
Law and Hayseed
Fridgeport
Johnson to Keep Busy in Chicago
Chicago warns of heavy workload for President Johnson of the American League as prosecutions of White Sox players indicted for alleged throwing and efforts to jail gamblers tied to Comiskey’s men unfold. The report notes rumors Comiskey might seek to intervene and take charge of the case.
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Johnson
Chicago
White Sox
Cominkey
New York
Comiskey
American League
Caex
Two Deaths Result from Accidents at Games
In Pittsburgh yesterday two youths died after injuries from a basketball game and a football game. Ryan, 11, suffered a finger injury near home two weeks earlier and died from flood poisoning in hospital. John J. Bowers, 11, of Duquesne High School basketball team, died in McKeesport hospital from blood poisoning after shin injury swelling led to hospitalization.
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Pittsburgh
Ryan
John J. Bowers
McKeesport
Bowers
Duquesne
Rosebud Club to Play Basketball and Derby Nearby
Rosebud Athletic Club members plan two basketball games tonight to raise funds for Hermits Christmas. The Rosebuds will face Blessed Sacraments in one match while the Rosebud team meets the Pioneer Drs in another, with Ron Konstance’s band playing afterward for dancing.
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Rosebud
Columbia
YALE
Derby
The
Hermits
Tosehud. Jra
Drs
Ronnie Konstance
Saat
West End All Stars Challenge City Teams in West End Teague
The West End All Stars issue a challenge to Maplewoods Alpines Blessed Sacraments Park Citys Plonegs Ramblers Gienwoods Centrals King Pins and Submarines for a flexible basketball clash. If accepted, managers meet at Columbia Hall on Thursday evening to discuss plans for a West End League expansion.
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West End
All-Stars
Maplewoods
Alpines
Blessed Sacraments
Park Citys
Plonegs
Ramblers
Gienwoods
Centrals
King
Pins
Submarines
Labove
Ste Quit
Stree Wail
Walker
D Heynolds
Hamilton
O'Neill Wagner
Teas
East Side
Teague
Columbia Hall
Erelock
Big Deals Liven Up Stove League in Baseball
New York reports a flurry of hot stove activity after the meetings. St. Louis hears Carolina has put Reser Tornab on the market with Hornsby pegged around 150000, while Giants pursue Heinie Groh and Reds chase Rabbit Maranville as Pirates win Larry Koot.
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Jack Wetlock
New York
St. Louis
Carolina
Reser Torna
Hornsby
New York Giants
McGraw
Joseph O'Brien
Giants
Heinie Groh
Reds
Rabbit Maranville
Braves
Pirates
Larry Koot
Cincinnati
Boxing Notes and Fights Across New York Boston
Harry Greb and Captain Bob Roper will stage a scrap in Boston over the 12 round route. Pat Moore and Packey O Garty back Lynch to beat Herman in New York tomorrow night. Billy DeFos meets Freddie Jacks tonight at the Commonwealth Club in New York. Ted Lewis plans a title bout in England within two weeks. London champions Mallin and Stanley join a series of bouts in New York. Bobby Lyons faces Billy Steans in a ten round bout at Starlight Sporting Club. Grapho Phone and Sons of St George soccer semi final set for next Sunday at the intended grounds.
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Harry Greb
Bob Roper
Boston
Pat Moore
Packey O'Garty
Lynch
Herman
New York
Billy DeFos
Freddie Jacks
Commonwealth Club
Ted Lewis
England
Lewis
Jack Britten
Jack Stanley
Harry Mallin
London
Imperator
Billy Steans
King
Minneapoli
Bobby Lyons
Bronx
Starlight Sporting Club
Graphophone and Sons of
St. George
the Intendons
High School Track Team Reaching Into Major Sports
Local coach Al Anderson led Hilltop high school track efforts boosting cross country and sprint programs. Engagements included a Waterbury defeat by three points, a state cross country title, and plans for dual meets as the team seeks stronger winter training venues and a banner next season.
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Last Springs
al Anderson
Hilltop
Anderson
Waterbury
Brass City Boys
Red
Gotham
Skane
Matty Skane
Swift
New York
Jone
Choate
Johnny Fitzpatrick Preve
Leo Griffin
Griffin
Shane
Fitpatrick
Galbatti
Lou Galbiatt
Suidirent
Flam Dun Saur
Quigley
Yale
Quig
Amsel
Hopkins
Saur
Wales
Berkwit
Whies
Jepson
Starr
George Warrick
Marty Ryan
Gridiron
Earl Lyons
Chopski
Sagal
Bruce
Fitzpatrick
Galbiatti
Hilltops
Anderson i
Phale
Mekeever
Lake
Cinder
Hiltop
Baseball, Diplomats, and Open Season for Infants Prodigies
A satirical critique of baseball excess and sports celebrity culture, juxtaposed with thinly veiled jabs at diplomats and public figures. The piece lampoons loud crowds, grandiose boasts, and the obsession with fame while listing noisy disturbers of the peace and a parade of colorful characters. It notes sensational youth achievements and mocks press fascination with youth prodigies and stunts.
City Amateur Roller Polo League to Meet Thursday
City officials and team managers from Walnuts Bengals Rosebuds and Federals plan a Thursday night meeting at the Casino to adopt a schedule and set rules for the new league. The drawn schedule shows Walnuts versus Bengals opening game with Rosebuds delayed until next week likely facing Crosho club. Steve Halapin to handle management duties.
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New City Amateur Roller Polo League
R. McCarthy
Walnut Club
John Lojeski
A. Steele
Bengals
Steve Halapin
The
Rosebuds
John Tickey
Federals
Walnuts
Roselbuds
Crosho Club
Michael Arnolsky
Osebuds
Steve Kalapin
Penn Boxers to Meet Canadians Schedule Set
Philadelphia announces the University of Penna boxing schedule including a Feb. 24 home meet with Queens College of Ontario Canada. Also set are Feb. 18 vs Penn State Feb. 25 vs West Point and March vs Navy and Springfield College. Negotiations continue with Johns Hopkins Mass Tech Lafayette and Boston College.
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Philadelphia
University of Penna
Queens College of Ontario
Canada
Robert W. Ward
Quaker
Penn State
West Point
Navy
Springfield College
Johns Hopkins
Mass. Tech
Lafayette
Boston Collega
Stratford Man Elected Fordham Athletic Association Vice President
James W. Ryan of Stratford, a Fordham University senior and basketball squad member, was elected vice president of the Fordham University Athletic Association by over 200 votes.
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James W. Ryan
T. W. Ryan
Stratford
Fordham University
Fordham University Athletic Association
Ryan
Fordham
Philadelphia Girls Learn About Hockey Trip
Members of the Philadelphia Girls' Hockey team returning from England said the tour taught them much about hockey. The squad won one of ten games, but Miss Elizabeth Ches ton called the trip unquestionably a success.
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Philadelphia
England
Elizabeth Cheston
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