Boxing Stock Soars as Rickard Finalizes Yankee Stadium Deal
Tex Rickard closes a one year lease for the Yankee Stadium for boxing and unveils plans for a fifth 1925 outdoor season card. He announces Delaney vs Perienbach as a May 3 main event and hints Wille-Gibbons as top contenders for a June 22 or 4 milk fund show. The title fate hinges on state athletic commission rulings as Dempsey seeks a challenger.
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Yankee Stadium
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Paul Perienbach
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Berlenbach
Wille—Gibbbon
Harry Wills
Tommy Gibbons
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Soime
Jack Dempsey
State Athletic Commission
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Gibbons
Boxing Promoter Rickard Sets Fight Plans Across Cities
Promoter Rickard plots a series of bouts featuring Martin defending his crown against an upcoming opponent on March 20 at Madison Square Garden with Phil Rosenberg. Other matchups include a semi final between Harold Smith and Thundy Cramham in Utloa, N T, and a possible stadium clash with Barehy Villa. Welterweight champ Mickey Walker may also defend his title under Rickard if the New York commission lifts a current ban.
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Walker
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Pm Histry
New York State Athletic Commission
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Sammy Mandell Enters New York Tournament Opener
The article notes Sammy Mandell of New York joins the heavyweight tourney field after a commission decision. He defeated Sid Terris and earns a bye in the first round, with a second bye granted for entry into the round before finals as the commission selects an opponent next week.
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Rookie Soldier Born on Speeding Sleigh
A fragmentary report from Syracuse details a rookie soldier born in the Far North during a rare enlistment. Majer Weeks of the army recruitment office signed the enlistment while the family, including the wife, faced travel through Northern Maine. The child reportedly was born as a speed driven team pulled a sleigh toward a settlement.
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Wills One Of King's Big Characters But Never Reached Top
New Orleans born boxer Tarry Wills, a rising figure in boxing, faced Argentine challenger Mirpe in a bout where Wills failed to seize the title chance. The bout, watched by observers and refereed in New York, ended with Wills injured and unable to surpass the rival in the second round.
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Turkish fleet loot salvage seeks organized recovery plans
March 4 report outlines efforts to salvage fifty million dollars in gold from a sunken Turkish fleet. Officials describe limited recoveries so far and discuss potential salvage operations, plant capabilities, and the risks of debris and depth near the Bay of Crete. The piece mentions naval parties, divers, and possible involvement of international interests.
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Pubs Face Shutdown Amid Urban Drastic Dilemma
Report describes looming pub closures in English towns as licensing and regulation tighten. Despite community support, financial strain and policy shifts threaten many establishments. Local authorities weigh options to balance culture with safety and revenue needs.
Maryland Seeks No Contest Rule In Boxing Tournament
Baltimore report states that Germon of the referen and judges debated Charlie Dunnell of Cleveland defeating Joe Dundes of Baltimore in the light heavyweight elimination tournament in New York last week. Una requested the New York athletic commission to declare only one contest and to terminate the tournament.
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Postal Employes Meet New Head At Dinner Tonight
A disrupted crew of postal workers readies a dinner gathering to meet the new postmaster as tensions at the station appear to ease. The event, planned for Sunday evening, features officials and committee members set to introduce the new leader and discuss future service.
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British ask 65 million for fighting arms amid naval armament debate
A London report outlines a proposed large increase for the army, navy, and air services amid debate over a wartime budget. It notes defense committees evaluating funding and the government considering a major rearmament plan with shifts in naval and military provisioning.
Weigel Involves Declasse In Tunis Warship Trouble
In Rizerta Tunis on March 4 the warships of the VWrangel movement lie deteriorating in harbor. Russian ships have received scant maintenance for three years and are now encrusted with mussels. Engines show neglect and experts doubt the vessels will ever sail again.
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Girls Swim Records Lead Northern Florida Tour
Thirty six new swimming records were set as a group of touring girls from Florida concluded three weeks of competition. Agnes Gorghty, 19, led with 20 breaststroke records, while Gertrudis Ederis of New York set seven new marks, six world records. Miss Faterle holds fourteen world records overall.
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