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Newspaper
Canton Daily News
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1925
Page
9
Everything is ready for the Ames Sullivan lightweight match at the city auditorium tonight. The pair arrived yesterday with Sullivan training at Alers gym. The main bout features the junior world champion facing a strong challenger in a no decision contest.
The Ames team report shows rising weights and altered roles as the season progresses. Key players Miner Cunningham and Evans add bulk while guards adapt, aiming for a stronger lineup against the champion. Local fighters and a mixed card at the arena highlight a busy program with several weigh ins and planned bouts.
Washington Pa March 29 horsesman MeGraw president of the Rowone Short Ship Circuit plans a busy season. He will open April 4 at Huntington W Va with a 12 furlong meet and run in Ohio and West Virginia venues. The schedule includes Fremont Marion Montes Panton Cranwood Park Cleveland and Lexington with MeGraw officiating at Grand Circuit meetings.
GAMBIER March 23 Barry Brine football at Kenyon College with assistant coach Wiper. Tom Ri Dito previously played two years at Pawling School. Five feet eight inches tall and weighing about two hundred pounds, he is praised as one of the finest players ever revived in football.
Cleveland reports note high school basketball nearing an invitation to the state tournament after an overtime finish. Athletes from Anile and Cleveland look to boost chances with key wins as districts and bids unfold amid strong local teams.
AMPAria arch questions on grip, overlap, and finger positioning for a one handed topspin shot. The user seeks whether changing overlap improves control, noting common faults in hand coordination and the need to direct the ball to the target.
The report covers results from North Center alleys Chicago including the five man event with top teams such as Cleveland Indians of Cleveland and Detroit holding second. Key finishers include Alexa wing 248 UP Karthiether and Brown of Toledo. Individual marks list Mahlenbrook Jersey City Devite Chicago Herman Detroit Gaston Toledo Roehm Detroit across multiple events.
San Francisco journalist PAM PLAY reports on California's new boxing law affecting recent bouts. The piece notes fighters from San Francisco and Los Angeles, with Kaplan and Walker highlighted in 12 round workouts across cities including Oakland and Los Angeles. Senator Mary Morleen of San Francisco is cited regarding the law's impact on local venues and profits.
In New York on March 22 details emerged that Jack Dempsey likely faces an ineligible listing for failing to accept a challenge. The commission said 18 days are allowed to respond, with Abel of Horicon and others noted among challengers. The report mentions Colgate, Iowa, Mickey Walker, Luke McTigue, and prior coaching stints at Virginia Military Institute, the University of the South, and A&M.
In a Brooklyn led update, Kreenteat is reinstated and will complete its schedule after being dropped Friday. Frank A. Dever of Brooklyn notes the change as the world’s pocket bile star champion Greenleaf recalibrates the season with Arthur Wooda of the league as reference points.
The South Central Ohio Baseball League was organized Sunday afternoon with four teams listed and a May opening. Washington en ter Wice signed for nine games per team per series. League officers named include Dean Richmond as president and TA Howard as secretary.
A local paper previews a championship game between the Oscars and the Knights of Columban with the Oscars favored. It notes recent form, key players, and the absence of a recent matchup with travelers, predicting a tense battle for the title.
Lawrence Perry reports on the rise of winter sports in the Big Ten and beyond. Michigan leads in hockey while several schools, including Wisconsin and Northwestern, explore indoor and outdoor winter programs, with efforts to promote intramural and intercollegiate winter competition amid a generally sparse scene elsewhere.
Canton Daily News reports the annual North and South Open golf tournament will attract a large field of amateur players and notable names from Saint Augustine. The event promises competitive rounds and a showcase of rising talents.
The Lith St star team defeated Vassidy Jewelers 26 to 19 on Saturday night securing a second victory over their rivals. Canaittes mostly conquered Class C teams, with Shei contributing to the win as the undercard performance.
The report sketches early season action with manager Kili Grover Alexander pitching midseason work at Vernon, Cubs win, and players like Hoan and Gonnally contributing. It also notes moves around Detroit and Brooklyn, with trades, signings, and exhibition results shaping rosters as teams prepare for spring.
The Canton Thistle defeated the Spaniards 2-0 in a Sunday league cup match. Ritchie wore a foul and Tagen scored in the second half as Thistle sought victory after an early misstep.
Paavo Nurmi spurns multiple offers as he plans a Chicago meeting with Romero and a possible return to racing in Finland. The world champion faces managerial shifts and financial talks, with rumors of a lucrative European circuit and renewed lucrative terms abroad.
A garbled 1900s style sports column discusses boxing and track legends, naming Dempsey and other figures from New Orleans to Rochester. It references training rules, reformers, and athletic figures like Nurmi and Ritola, noting vast audiences and the evolving nature of competition.
StaWAUKER Wia Pete Barmi from the Philippines and Connte Soria from Sioux City headline the bantam bout tonight in the main ten round show. Sonny Curtin of New York and die Anderson from Stollme meet as the evening’s second major attraction.
AMPA Florida March 23 Walter Johnson’s knee bump in practice sparks town debate yet trainer says minor and not serious. Johnson’s comeback still eyed as season favorite with fans eager and press speculating on if he will stay healthy for 1936 World Series run. The article notes Johnson’s improved form over 1924 and discussions of his earnings and baseball career plans.
In a jumble of sport questions the text notes Johnny Conlon winning a bantam title after a 29 round bout with Frank Reeuecenttally and mentions Wald Dos as heavy for bantam, plus references to 1907s Coulton Murphy bouts and a Baltimore fight. It also includes a baseball query about a fumbled ball and umpire rulings on a batted ball and a batter being fouled.
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