Leonard retirement triggers world lightweight title tournament plan
Benny Leonard abandons boxing after a seven year title reign and signals retirement to his mother’s wishes. The World Lightweight crown may be decided by an elimination tournament run by the New York State Athletic Commission with Tex Rickard offering a diamond belt for the victor. LaTrobe Cogswell proposes a mail vote and regional contests culminating in a New York final, with promoters and sanctions coordinating under national rules. The retired champion heads to Chicago for a 11 week vaudeville tour, leaving a legacy of defenses against top challengers.
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Ever Hummel
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Joe Shugrue
Frankie Fieming
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James J. Corett
Crowley Improves After Illness At San Francisco
Notre Dame star halfback James H. Crowley, hospitalized in San Francisco since early January for a threatened nervous breakdown, felt well enough to tour the city by car today. Doctors expect him to leave for home within a week as he mends rapidly.
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San Francisco
James H. Crowley
Notre Dame University
Poms
From Mine Boy to Leaguer by Stanley Bucky Warris
The narrator recalls returning home to his mother who reads his letters, finds homesickness, and recounts a Detroit Tigers training camp visit. He describes meeting fans, predicting the pennant race, and his early struggles in minor league gigs with Muskegon and Evansville, including his debut and a surprise baserunning error.
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Waach
Young
Rush Viet
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Ser Cracls
Tigers
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Ty Cobb
Yannikans
Outfelder
Meee
Pather
George Vausr
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Lrom
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Asciw
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Coll
Veach
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Crawford
Vitt
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Mesease
Musketon Club
Jwan
Nat Betlink
Nipher Retina
Ft Bhanes
Muskebott
Chiraku
Evansville
Bade Myers
Wintons of
Jack Compton
Compton
Myers
The Miracle Manager and Tennis Stars Of 1920s Gossip
The column reviews coach George Lister and New York University figure Joice Meehart amid debates on sportsmanship and deception. It highlights Miss Willa’s rising tennis career, the training methods of her era, and critiques common faults in golf and tennis technique.
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Georgé Lister
Braens
Beeda Jethia
Dever
Stall
Dietion
Willa
Aeg
Mare Dongein
Mrs. Wisitmin
Cinme Richards
Yonors
Shir
Mira Wills
United States
City Volleyball League Card Out
Fragmented OCR shows a local volleyball schedule with teams Me Madden Tenition Standard Ol and United Ruel. Mentions Lakeville club figures, California open volleyball champion with 308 for 72 ales, and various sponsor names. Status unclear due to garbled text. main items listed include matches and class times.
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Tee Hanes
Eh AL Me
Mackadden Staation Company
Standard Ui Compuuny
Nnandiyelas
Nto
Wadden Janisson
March
Malden
Truel
Clasandard Ol
United Ruel Vannday Class
Maumith
Lakeville
Arent Meek
Hosadel
Allegheny Coach to Continue Job At Beaver Falls
Muddled report from Muarville announces Allegheny College football coach Tom Davies will return for another year. Mentions Vogel Methodimxt, Herb Mivracken, and Jayvies Ruccorded as part of staff with season opener set and Beaver Falls cited.
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Muarvilla Pa
Tom Davies
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AML
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Yalbhack
Pat Seanin
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Farayette
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Studiaar
Ce Pirie
Dai
Mat Young Picked To Stay On At Penn As Coach
In Philadelphia on January 18 Wayne Munn described his shift from business to athletics and his later wrestling world title run. The Penn football and athletics council announced Tan Young would remain as head coach for three years starting January 1, 1925, with Wray and Wert Bell staying as assistants. The plan also includes summer teaching duties for instructors alongside Robertson and others, with travel plans for a team slated to sail from New York on March 28.
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Hig) Munn
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Wo Sens City
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All Sakemunt
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New York
Tennis Body to Vote on Rule at Annual Meeting
New York tennis association plans its annual meeting tomorrow to vote on a proposed rule change affecting the status of query writers. The controversy centers on enforcement of rules and the interests of various factions as it weighs the twelve heartural branches of the OB Ta Pea and related concerns.
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New York
Blam Lawn ‘Tennis Association
Bramvhes
Eb Yurey
Tie Qivestian
Historic sport brief from a foggy OCR page
The report references capoeira and basketball legends, naming Aliets Lever Chat Germany and Jackson V Seholm Laven Marehison among stars. It mentions Madigan Square Garden January Fund Q8 and a parade of runners and sprinters, but many phrases are garbled, leaving only scattered proper nouns and event fragments.
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Capoeira
Graheye
Tom Galois
Peeswest
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Vennesylvanke
Germany
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Yale
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Parvard
Princetot
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Fie Famousk
Amerie End
Sshoevilny Grarley
Faryiord
Eeidiren
Cadets to Oppose Conference Rival on Floor Tonight
Vo Mt basketball prepares for its first conference test as Cadets host VW Pl oo in a home game after two prelims. Coach Raftery expected back soon, while Clarkson coordinates varsity and freshmen. The program emphasizes practice with boxing and wrestling underway locally.
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Wake Forest
Beture
Soachil
Raftery
Biudy Clarkson
Corbett
Quinlan
Nurmi to Have Special Train for New York Race
Jan 10 report says Paavo Nurmi may ride a special train from Buffalo to New York for the Fordham AA meet after tonight's race in Buffalo. Officials promised extra efforts to assist the world recordholder, including delaying regular service or adding a special car if needed.
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