Willie Jackson To Meet Charley White
New York March 10 Willie Jackson nears a sustained title bid by likely meeting Charley White in the Arena bout. White, a top lightweight veteran from Chicago, returned from army service to pace a strong stretch in the West and looms as a dangerous rival to Benny Leonard.
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New York
Willie Jackson
Benny Leonard
Jackson
Charley White
Chicago
Ae White
Leonard
Willie Ritchie
Freddie Welsh
White
Driscoll
Dundes
Quinn Defeats Yank Regulars Minus Spitter
In a seven inning spring game at sville on March 10 the Waknee regulars were beaten 7 to 1 by the Yanigans. Lefty O'Doul starred for the Yanigans with strong fielding and batting, while Bob Meusel robbed Babe Ruth of a base hit. Quinn pitched three innings without the spitball, showing a fair curve and speed as the Yanigans prevailed behind solid defense and timely hitting. The Babe fought hard, drawing a scrape and injuring himself briefly on a slide.
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Fix
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Yanisans
Fewster
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Rath
Pratt
Vick
Bodie
Ruel
Mays
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Greich
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Ward
Mensel
Geiser
Rice
Bierailier
Quinn
McGraw
Gleich
Meusel
Lefty O'Doul
Gileich
Wert
Bob Meusel
Babe Ruth
Babe
Bob
Biemiller
Meusel St
Regaiar
Oth
Yanigans
Few
Outdoor Sports in Palestine Under British Arrival
The report chronicles British military influence on Palestinian sports with baseball rugby and track expanding under the army’s presence. Morris Rivlin recounts rising Jewish athletic prowess among over ten thousand Maccabean youths and a strong rugby win over British soldiers as American instructors prepare to aid Jerusalem’s Hebrew University opening.
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Palestine
America
Morris Rivlin
Allenby
39Th Battalion, Royal Fusiliers
American Legionnaires
Hebrew University At
Jerusalem
Zionist Organization of America
Cadock and Lewis Bout Is Grudge Match
New York March 10 Strangler Lewis and Burl Caddock former wrestling champions meet Monday night at Madison Square Garden to settle a grudge of years. They last wrestled two years ago in Des Moines with Caddock winning on points. Lewis protested the referee’s decision. After WWI they could not resume until now. Caddock trains to offset Lewis’s strength and aims to reclaim top form for the clash.
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New York
Strangler Lewis
Burl Caddock
Madison Square Garden
Caddock
Lewis
Des Moines
Camp Dodge
Marl
Remington Trophy Awarded to Danbury Company L
The Elephat Remington trophy was awarded by the State Military Emergency Board to Co. L Third Battalion Fourth Regiment for having the largest number of marksmen. Presentation occurred in Hartford Tuesday night, by Lieutenant Governor Clifford Wilson, with Bridgeport delegates present. Monkeys in Sumatra fetch $8 to $29 based on speed in picking coconuts.
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Connecticut
State Military Emergency Board
Co. L
Donald McIntyre
William W. Roberts
Elephat Remington
C. G. S. Smith
Danbury, Co. l
Danbury
Kopf Foresees Reds Pennant Chances This Season
New Britain star William Kopf, who helped the Cincinnati Reds to a pennant last year, returns home for a visit before training camp in Miami. He predicts strong Reds play but warns fierce early competition, praising Kopf's standout defense at short and the town’s support as the club aims for the top.
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William Jy Kopf
New Britain
Cincinnati Reds
Miami Fia
Reds
Larry
Teem
Eastern League Expands Albany Franchise Amid Pricing Talks
The Eastern League approved Albany joining the circuit by granting Providence’s franchise and 10 players, with new Albany owners Watkins and Hilton promising incentives. A new ball park will be built, Sunday games will be possible, and Albany’s entrance is seen as a milestone amid optimism for a strong season. Discussions on admission prices linger, with a expected general price around 50 cents. The league outlined tentative schedules and opened plans for umpires and final standings at the next Springfield meeting.
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Springfield
O’neil
Providence
Albany
New England
New York State
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Hilton
Albany Board of Trade
New York
Pittsfield
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Arthur J. Shean
Shean
Waterbury Club
Charles A. Templeton
Waterbury
Gobf
Brass City
Lengt
New Haven
Hartford
Bridgeport
Worcester
Trouble over Bogash bout with Britton clears city match
Match potentially cancelled as Louis Bogash declines to box Champion Jack Britton in the planned city bout. McNab of the Columbus Boys Club cites Bogash’s signed contract for 1250 dollars or 25 percent of receipts. He threatens boxing commission action.
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Louis Bogash
McNab
Columbus Boys’ Club
Bogash
Boxing Commission
Penn Coach to Keep Football Clean and Ordered
John W. Freisman, coach of the University of Pennsylvania football team, told the Associated Pennsylvania clubs at a Wilmington conference he will maintain strict discipline and clean play. He urged faculty backing for education over athletics, insisting players study diligently or quit the team and stressing fair, honorable wins.
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Philadelphia
John W. Freisman
University of Pennsylvania
Associated Pennsylvania
Wilmington
Del
Army to Have Boxing Matches in War Time
New York March 10 boxing enthusiasm among military stands. Plans for general military boxing championships will gather top boxers from 35 camps at the Sixty-ninth Regiment Armory in New York March 30 and 31 to decide department titles. Winners may face national champions. elimination tournaments begin March 15 at four central points. Notables include Cpl Clarence Nui and Sgt James J Duvall with Fort Wright and Fort Niagara affiliations. The middleweight winner may meet Corporal Steadman of Fort Sill in Oklahoma as a featured attraction.
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New York
Uncle Sam's Boys
National Army
H. M. Bankhead
Astern Department
United States Army
Stanford Forms Poloe Squad At Stanford University
Stanford University in Cal plans a polo squad formed from members of the ROTC artillery unit. Thirty-five students signed for the team, ten ponies supplied by the War Department. Matches to be arranged with California teams at San Mateo Coronado Del Monte and Santa Barbara.
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Cal
Stanford R. O. T. C
War Department
California
San Mateo
Coronado
del Monte
Santa Barbara
Matty Tells Of First Time He Saw Babe Ruth Playing
Christy Mathewson recalls meeting Babe Ruth in Baltimore during an Orioles exhibition. He notes Ruth as a promising prospect who would become a major star, mentioning predictions Ruth could be worth ten thousand dollars. Ruth pitched that day and impressed despite limited hitting.
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Matty
Babe Ruth
Christy Mathewson
South
Baltimore
Orioles
Jack Dorn
Ruth
Dunn
Jack
State Boxing Commission Forms to Organize in Waterhorr Area
A meeting of officials from Waterhorr New Ta New Britain Brideeper and Serttora aimed to form a state boxing commission as a board of appeal. Officials delayed by missing appointments halted formal organization, with a follow up set for Meriden on March 20. James Curry was named committee chairman to draft rules as guests toured the Hotel Bond before adjourning to the Auditorium.
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New Ta
New Britain
Brideeper
Serttora
Meriden
State Commission
Thces
James Curry
Bond
Heinie Groh Signs with Reds After Holdout
Cincinnati March 10 Heinie Groh captain and third baseman of the world champion Reds signed a contract yesterday. Groh had been offered 10000 dollars but held out for 12500 dollars.
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Cincinnati
Heinie Groh
Groh
Ribbons To Play Double Header Tomorrow
Basketball fans can see the Blue Ribbons in a double header to close the Eastern League schedule. Germantown and Camden visit. Camden has clinched the pennant while Bridgeporters watch the champions in action. The first game starts at 8 15 with dancing after the second contest.
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Blue Ribbons
Germantown
Camden
N. 5
Powell
Franckie
Powers
Hraggy
Holman
Campbell
Steele
Dolan
Kerr
Dedigman
Britain aims to send strong Olympic team from war-torn Britain
The British Olympic Association urges an appeal for about 150000 to fund a Belgian Antwerp Games team this August. It cites limited preparation time yet confident athletes, and notes the King has pledged 100 pounds to the funds. The emphasis is on keeping amateurs fully employed and preserving status.
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London
Britain
Antwerp
British Olympic Association
United Kingdom
Yale Faces Penn Five In Final Season Game
Yale meets Penn in New Haven for the last basketball game of the year. Captain DeForest Van Slyck seeks to hold his league scoring lead as Sweeney of Penn trails by four points with 117 total. Van Slyck makes his final appearance while Penn can still add one more game for scoring.
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Yale
Penn
Philadelphia
Capt DeForest van Slyck
Sweeney
van Styck
Princeton
Winnpey
Petate
Tendler and Dundes title bid sparks Jersey City bout forfeit
Lew Tendler watched Johnny Dundes and Willie Jackson clash in a grueling arena bout at Jersey City Arena. A $1,000 forfeit with Dave Driscoll was posted to set up a Jackson vs Tendler meeting on March 22. Len Edwards the Australian lightweight champion attended with his wife and manager George Basiliew.
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New York
Lew Tendler
Philadelphia
Johnny Dundes
Willie Jackson
Arena Club
Jersey City
Dave Driscoll
Jackson
Len Edwards
Ritchie Mitchell
Milwaukee
Edwards
George Basiliew
Cooney Pleases Giants Manager In Spring Camp
San Antonio report says Jim Cooney, son of Jim Cooney, impressed Giants manager John McGraw in a practice session. Mike Gonzales arrived from Havana and is fit for duty behind the plate as 17 pitchers and four catchers are forming the camp. Cooney homered in a 5 to 2 win by the youngsters over the regulars.
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San Antonio
Tex
Mike Gonzales
Giants
Havana
Gonzales
Key West
Memphis
Mike
McGraw
Mac
Cooney
Providence
Jim Cooney
Cap Anson
Chicagos
Elier Cooney
Young Cooney
Harvey Thorp Seeks Bout in City Versus Bogash
Kansas City middleweight Harvey Thorp asks for a boxing match in the city against Lewis Bogash. Thorp lists past opponents and offers to fight between 140 and 145 pounds, promising exciting action for local fans. An unrelated note mentions Amsterdam city town hall piles.
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Chick Johnson
Harvey Thrope
Kansas City
Thorp
Leonard
Britton
Tendler
Ritchie Mitchell
Patsy Cline
Lewis Bogash
Throp
Flynn Named Springfield Manager For Grounded Season
Jack Flynn, who previously managed Waterbury and led Lawrence for one season, has been signed to manage the Springfield club this season. The veteran, known for steady leadership, was approved by the Eastern league after the franchise sale to Arthur J. Shean, the new owner, and he expressed confidence in Flynn’s track record.
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Jack Flynn
Waterbury
Lawrence
Mass
Springfield
Flynn
Arthur J. Shean
Brocco and De Ruyter Gain Lap in Six Day Race
New York observed a sensational six day event at Madison Square Garden as Italian-Belgian duo Brocco and De Ruyter stole a lap from the field and drew record crowds. Oscar Exg set a furious pace, lapping teams including Stachie Vetter Bowker Byron and Markey as spectators packed the arena. The dramatic lead and large turnout marked a memorable finish to the race night.
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Brocco Ansi de Ruyter
Madison Square Garden
Oscar Exg
Stachie
Vetter
Bowker Brothers
Byron
Markey
Kid
Eye
Crim
Brocco
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