New Haven Plans Athletic Commission To Oversee Boxing
New Haven officials debate Mayor Fitzgeralds plan for a five member athletic commission to supervise sports. The legislative committee will report next week on restricting supervision to boxing contests with a citizen police partnership similar to Hartford Bridgeport and Waterbury. The mayor supports the idea and aims to regulate prize fights while encouraging other sports.
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Pollen
Hartford
Bridgeport
Waterbury
Connecticut
Johnson Says Dempsey Will Box Him In Mexico
In Mexico City on March 15 Jack Feheson, ex-champion heavyweight, headed toward Tia Juana to stage fights including planned bouts with Sam Langford and Harry Wills. He claimed Dempsey agreed to box in Tia Juana, a claim sporting men doubt. Johnson said he would not return to the U S until legal matters are settled.
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Mexico City
Jack Feheson
Manzanillo
Tia Juana
Calfornia
Johnson
Tia Juans
Sam Langford
Boston
Harry Wills
New Orleans
Jack Dempsey
United States
Giants Cut Cooney and Shuffle Roster in San Antonio
Giants manager John McGraw released shortstop Jimmy Cooney to Milwaukee for the American Association and recalled Sidney Ross to San Antonio in a roster shakeup as Spring training nears. Brien of New York leads the minor league setup. several more cuts are expected before Friday’s road trip.
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Tex Worwich
John McGraw
Giants
Jimmy Cooney
Milwaukee
Sidney Ross
Cooney
Providence
Reds
Jos Brien
New York
Cooner
Ross
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Leve
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Wile
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Rochester Ub
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Som
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Yestern Star
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Winkel
San Antone
Crown
New Yorkers
Ledoux the French bantam star to tour with Carpentier
The French bantamweight Charles Ledoux, who will accompany Georges Carpentier to the United States, is a familiar figure here. He fought in this country before the war, facing rivals such as Kid Williams and Tatling Reddy, and gained popularity for his aggressive style. Since then he has increased his ring prominence and is expected to perform well here.
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Charles Ledons
Georges Carpentier
Ring
Hubbons to Start Series on Sunday in State Title Run
Eastern league season ended and Blue Ribbon coach Leavy plans a strong signings push for the state title series to begin Sunday in this city with Hubbons facing Stamford at Colonial Lane. Next Saturday they meet Ansonia while Wassmer Fuller and Sheets Wright are unavailable due to prior signings by Ansonia. A Blue Ribbons vs Camden game set for Thursday was canceled.
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Blue Ribbon
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Stamford
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Wassmer
Jake Fuller
Sheets Wright
Wright
Camden
N. J
Athlet ics to feature youngest major league team
Philadelphia March 15 The Athletics will field the youngest team in the two leagues with ages averaging well under 22 infield and rookie shortstop Robert McCann aged eighteen. Veterans are scarce with Perkins at 38 and several in the early 20s including Dugan 22 and Witt 22. Gal loway 22 Griffin 23 and Brazil 20 fill key infield spots as new catchers Styles Myatt and J Walker join a juvenile pitching cadre.
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Athletics
Ames Strunk
Tilly Walker
Perkins
Dugan
Witt
Galloway
Griffin
Brazil
Mack
Robert McCann
McCann
Styles
Myatt
J. Walker
Griffiths Back After Beating Boxers Abroad
New York report says Johnny Griffiths, welterweight hopeful, and his wife arrived on La France. He seeks a chance at Jack Britton after losses in London and Paris last November. During the voyage he KOed Francis Charles and Bill Glover in three rounds and Marcel Thomas in ten.
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New York
Johnny Griffiths
la France
Jack Britton
Griffiths
London
Paris
Pat Moore
Francis Charles
Bill Glover
Marcel Thomas
Goullet and Magin Win Six Day Race at Madison Square Garden
Alfred Goullet and Jake Magin of Newark won the 28th six day bicycle race at Madison Square Garden, finishing with 2 miles in the final hour point sprints. Kaiser and Hill placed second, Dupuy and Hanley third, Buysse and Speissons fourth, Codlner and Van Neck fifth, and Eee and Walden sixth after being lapped.
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Alfred Goullet
Jake Magin
Newark
Madison Square Garden
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Hill
Dupuy
Hanley
Buysse
Speissons
Codlvner
van Neck
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Tendler Faces Jackson in New Jersey Ring Fight
New York reports Lew Tendler struggles to break into the New Jersey scene yet faces Willie Jackson, both listed as top contenders. Jackson’s camp recalls a knockout in Philadelphia, with tensions and foul claims. A March 22 bout was moved to April 5 due to Jackson’s hand injury, promising a large crowd as Philadelphia fans back Tendler against Jackson’s New York supporters.
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Willie Jackson
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Yan
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Gee
Miwaukee
Ritchie Mitchell
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Strangier Lewis Faces Caddock In Madison Square Garden Bout
New York March 15 Strangier Lewis the wrestling star meets Earl Caddock tonight at Madison Square Garden with a possible title shot against Joe Stecher. Stecher will be ringside watching, and the winner could earn a world crown chance. Also Jim Londis faces Salvatore Chevalier in another bout as snow blockade stalls Bolshevik plans.
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Strangier” Lewis
Earl Caddock
Madison Square Garden
Thes
Joe Stecher
Stecher
Caddock
Lewis
Caddeck
Arcworks
Jim Londis
Salvatore Chevalier
Londis
Tle
Chevalier
Londes
Major Leagues Lose Trio of Baseball Greats
Henry L Farrell reports stars Frank Baker Hal Chase and Heinie Zimmerman retire after forty seven seasons combined in baseball. Baker plans farming in Trappe Maryland Chase moves to films Zimmerman sidelined by suspensions and discontent Magee faces Cubs gate and potential lawsuit Schang adjusts after leaving Yankees Gleason injured Ganil pivots to coaching coast Risberg shifts to running a San Francisco restaurant.
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Frank Baker
Hal Chase
Heinie Zimmerman
Baker
Trappe
Chase
Zimerman
Wim McGraw
Heinie
Lee Magee
Cubs
Magee
Wally Schang
Babs Ruth
Yankee
Ed Barrow
Kid Gleason
Chick Ganil
Pacific Coast
Risberg Yeefers
San Francisco
Farron and Travers Clash Tonight at Armory Smoker
A large crowd is expected at the Armory A. A. on Main Street for a four round star bout between Jimmy Farron of Boston and Mickey Travers of New Haven. Also slated are Young O Leary vs Young Mack, Packey Hannon vs Jack Connolly, George Proto vs Tommy Shea, plus comedian Jim Bones vs Young Clancy. First bout at 8 15 with referee Andy Parker.
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Armory
A. A
Main Street
Jimmy Farron
Boston
Mickey Travers
New Haven
Young O'Leary
Young Mack
Packey Hannon
Jack Connolly
George Proto
Tommy Shea
Jim Bones
Young Clancy
Bones
Andy Parker
Toe to Toe Knockouts Rule Boxing History
The piece argues knockouts often come from flat-footed power, citing legends like Carpentier on toes and Corbett, Fitzsimmons, Gans, and Nelson delivering power from planted feet. It contrasts Griffo and Ketchel’s footwork, noting toe work boosted by movement but not required for heavy punching.
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Georges Carpentier
France
Joe Beckett
Carpentier
Beckett
Gaul
James J. Corbett
Corbett
Johnny Dundes
Griffo
Denudes
Australia
Fitzsimmons
Robert the Red
Jack Johnson
Bert Williams
Joe Gans
Atepa
Nelson
Stanley Ketchel
Stanley
One Big Change in Football Rules
The rules for next season abolish the kickout after a touchdown allowing the scoring team to advance the ball distance and attempt a goal from in front of the posts. The change aids teams with ground gains but weak kickers and ends the previous two-goal tie by early scorers. The committee also urged player numbering next season but did not set a rule.
Dempsey Cannot Talk Fight As Legal Bonds Restrict
Los Angeles March 15 Jack Kearns manager for Jack Dempsey said he would not discuss the venue for a potential Carpentier fight while both Dempsey and he are under bonds to appear in Federal Court. He noted Carpentier signed to fight in Europe and it would take backing to organize the match. He had not heard from Cochran or Descamps recently.
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Cal
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Jack Dempsey
Carpentier
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Dempsey
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Descamps
Yale Oarsmen Coach Names Six Grews for Reds Clash
Miami Fla March 15 The Yale oarsmen coach selects six Grews to join the squad as the Yankees meet the Cincinnati Reds in the spring series opener at Mian Field after a Florida trip. Teammates Groh and Roush signed, Reuther expected soon, Reds confident of another pennant and title. Moran plans Luque Ring and Sallie for the Reds while Muggins counters with Shawkey Thormahjem and Quinn for the Yankees.
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Eddie Roush
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Reuther
Garry Herrmann
Tiitle
Giants
Cirbs
Pittsburgh
Brooklyn
Pat Moran
Adolfe Luque
Ring
Sallie
Muggins
Bob Shawkey
Herb Thormah- Jem
Jack Quinn
Yale Crew Selects Mix Indoor Cadre For Harbor Start
Yale rowing coach Guy Nickalls tentatively names mixed crews to train indoors until harbor practice resumes. Varsity shell lineup includes D. G. Driscoll, G. F. Bilis, F. H. Lovejoy, J. H. Flags, J. J. Schieffelin, Philip Allen, J. 8. Moulton, stroke captain C. C. Peters, cox Robert Carson. Weather limits outdoor rowing, next sessions depend on the forecast.
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New Haven
Guy Nickalls
Yale
Sret
Lovejoy
Nickalls
D. G. Driscoll
G. F. Bilis
F. H. Lovejoy
J. H. Flags
J. J. Schieffelin
Philip Allen
J. 8
Moulton
C. C. Peters
Robert Carson
Harbor
Ward of Yanks Quests 10 Be 3-0 Sacker
Jacksonville March 15 The longer the Yankees stay in Jacksonville the more Aaron Ward appears a superb candidate for third base. If he maintains form he may be the best infielder Huggins has. Ward outplays Chick Fewster and could win regular duty this year. The piece discusses youth, speed, Pratt, and potential shifts with Fewster, plus brief boxing notes and other fighters.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Yankees
Aaron Ward
Frank Bakers
Huggins
Chick Fewster
Yankee
Monster
del Pratt
Ward
Fewster
Pratt
Keystone Roth
Cuban horse wins $10,000 Grand National Handicap at Oriental Park
In Havana on March 15 the Wrack ridden by Pickens won the Grand National Handicap, a $10,000 race with a net value of $11,750, amid cheering crowds. Iolite and Cromwell followed, with Blue Wrack and Hubbub among the notable contenders, as the race time finished around 1:52.5.
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Cuba
Te Wrack
Oriental Park
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Uttle
Broomstick
Cromwell
Pickens
Lookell
New Haven High Coach May Quit After Low Spirit
New Haven Mar 15 Edward M Brawley former Maly Cross athlete has led New Haven high school athletics since Pat Cawley's death and is expected to resign after the term end. Reports say he planned this for months and will place resignation before the Board of Education soon. Athletics have declined, with critics blaming Brawley for lack of student and faculty support. Recent mass meetings sought to revive interest, especially in baseball, which has waned since the war.
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Edward M Brawley
Maly Cross
Pat Cawley
Brawley
Board of Education
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