City Bowling Leaders Endorse End Season Tourney Plan
City Bowling president Henry Leitner urged a spring tournament for classes A and B with entry fees funding expenses and prizes. The plan, backed by five executive committee members, aims to boost official competition and showcase Canton bowling enthusiasm, with a board vote and bowler input forthcoming.
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Henry Leitner
The
City Bowling Association
Leitner
George Kerven
James A. Bowman
Charles Poizel
A. P. Daberko
O. F. Deal
Canton
Ech
City League Bowls Set for Acmes Versus Centrals Showdown
Leaders of the City League eye the Class A title as the Acmes clash the Centrals while the Sells hold a two game edge over the Acres. Walkovers chase a two game lead but face the Walkovers as the league nears its end with a busy Monday card.
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ACMES
Buffalo
Sells
Furniture Men
Centrals and Penns Set for City Bowling League Week
In City Bowling League action the Centrals top the standings as they face the Penns in the West End alleys. The schedule lists matches Tuesday and Thursday across Grand, Central, and West End alleys with several teams involved. In Memphis a Cubs exhibition beat by Heinie Zimmerman sparked a 6 to 2 score, Koestner pitching well.
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Centrals
Penns
Soccor
Buckeyes
Hill
West End
Hill's
Colts
Merchants
Grand
United Press
Memphis
Heinie Zimmerman
Chicago Cubs
Koestner
Cub
Canton Company Buys Airedale Duchess Arrives in Canton
Canton, Kan. Dr. EK 8S Folk announced a local firm bought Kippen Countess, a top Airedale living in Mobridge South Dakota. The AKC registered canine weighs 47 pounds and will debut in the three year old class. The dog’s owner plans Chicago Minneapolis and St Paul appearances after the Columbus Ohio show.
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Canton
Dr. EK
Folk
Kippen Countess
Mobridge
American Kennel Club
Kennel Club
England
Massillon Ends Three Year Interscholastic Basketball Careers
Massillon High School ends the careers of three players after a Friday loss to Alliance High. Captain Rider, guard Kester, and guard Boughman will graduate in June. Rider starred for three years and led this season. Kester was a four year player and last year’s captain. Boughman played one year.
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Massillon
Alliance High
Massillon High
Rider
Kester
Boughman
Husky
Marietta High Captures Ohio Interscholastic Title
Marietta High claimed the Ohio interscholastic basketball title after defeating Mansfield in the Delaware tournament hosted by Ohio Wesleyan University. The team’s season featured strong showings against Zanesville Lancaster Nelsonville Wheeling Parkersburg Bellaire Hannibal New Lexington Mount Vernon Grove City Springfield Delaware Mansfield Ruinas and Stivers High. The roster includes 11 Indians 14 Cubans and one Hawaiian in the major league lineups as umpires prepare to learn the sport.
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Marietta High
Mansfield
Delaware
Ohio Wesleyan University
River Boys
Wooster
Canton Central
Marietta
Zanesville
Lancaster
Nelsonville
Wheeling
Parkersburg
Bellaire
Hannibal
New Lexington
Mount Vernon
Grove City
Springfield
Ruinas of
Columbus
Stivers High
Dayton
Canton Dogs Win Big at Columbus Kennel Show
Cantonians earned top prizes at the Central Ohio Kennel Club show in Columbus. Inkivess the cocker bitch owned by John Wahler won multiple categories including first open limit and a special prize. Madison Grit the French bulldog owned by Dr. C. E. Shilling captured best French bulldog. George Whitehead's Airedale Miss Ginger won first open and first American bred with second in limit. Firebrand, Dr. Folk’s dog, placed second in open and American bred. Over 300 dogs benched. Whaler handled most local entries.
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Central Ohio Kennel Club
Columbus
Inkivess
John Wahler
C. E. Shilling
Madison
Ivor Postrel
Dennis Smith
Ohio
Clyde Schaffert
Whaler
Canton
Dr. Folk
Senators Ready After Snow Delayed Spring Training
Clark Griffith and the Senators left Charlottesville for Washington to finish spring training. Despite six days of outdoor practice in nearly three weeks, Griffith says his pitchers are nearly ready.
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Charlottesville
Clark Griffith
Senators
Washington
Notable Baseball and Boxing Bits From Early 1900s Circles
The piece sketches Moranville and Evers as speedy infielders for the Braves hinting at rivals Boston. It notes Frank Moran of Pittsburgh aiming to be world champion and other stars like Wagner and Westerwick tied to McGraw. It interweaves boxing lore from Knockout Brown and Cassie Chadwick with somber witticisms about racing and pool life.
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Frank Moran
Pittsburgh
Jack Johnson
Mr. Moran
Gov. Colquitt
Giants
New York
Marlin
Texas
Westerwick
McGraw
Mathewson
Matty
Rivals Set Final Basketball Showdown Saturday
Cantona's championship will be decided in a Catholic club court this Saturday night after a meeting between Catholic club officials and Central High. The March 28 date sets a bitter finale as Central High fields veterans Cookey E Smith Evans Starn Douds while Catholic club may use Gues or Kerner with Zeiter Shade and Moser Kerner at guard.
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Cantona
Central High
Hazlett
Cookey
E. Smith
Evans
Cepter
Boxer Leaves Quarantine After Smallpox Illness
Akron light weight Johnny Griffith walked outside for the first time in a month as quarantine was lifted. His mother and sisters, once sick with smallpox, were declared entirely free. Griffith plans immediate training under Ar Simms to regain fighting condition.
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Akron
Johnny Griffith
Griffith
Johnny
Ar Simms
Fast Infielder Is Captain of Darrs for Coming Season
Harry Zandt, regarded as a top amateur outfielder, has been elected captain of the Darr baseball team for the coming season. R. A. Nohl handles business affairs. The Darrs, a county leader last season, will wear new uniforms and seek games with Stark county amateur teams. Home games will be played on the Danner grounds, graded for quality. Zandt leads a fast forming lineup.
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Harry Zandt
Darr
R. A. Nohl
Darrs
Nohl
Stark Co
Danner
Zandt
Youngster Wins Annual St Patrick Marathon in Philadelphia
Phil Keating of Newark New Jersey, a young member of the Irish American A C, won the St Patrick's Catholic club marathon in 36 minutes 18 35 seconds with a three minute handicap. The report also notes Chinese ball players who recently arrived in San Francisco will tour for seven months and end with a Cuba visit.
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United Press
Philadelphia
Phil Keating
Newark
N. J
A. C
St. Patrick's Catholic Club
San Francisco
Cuba
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Wright Tailors
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Fred W. Wright
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Lordyce
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Evers
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Cassie Chadwick
Jockey Club
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J. L. Sullivan
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