Dempsey Pressed to Face Wills Before Gibbons Challenge
New York and Los Angeles reports state heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey must answer within 24 hours to a challenge by Harry Wills of the Negro heavyweight division, ahead of a later bid by Tom Gibbons. The New York commission ordered priority for Wills, with the matter tied to a six month defense window and penalties for noncompliance. Also noted is Peru State Normal College basketball claiming its 40th straight win with a 41 to 18 victory over York College, potentially a world record.
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New York
Jack Dem Wes
Harry Wills
State Athletic Commission
Wills
Gibbons
Los Angeles
James J. Farley
Dempsey
Farley
Tom Gibbons
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Los “Angeles
New York State Athletic Commission
Jack Dempsey
Jack Kearns
New York Commission
Barry Wills
Dempsay
St. Paul
James A. Farley
Btony Point
George & Brower
William Pouldoon
Brower
Perl
Neb
Peru
Gquin Ret
York College
Red Sox infielder holdout report denied in Boston
Reports from Denver stated Dudley Lee the Red Sox infielder was holding out over a 1825 contract. President Robert Quint of the Boston American club denied the claim and urged fans to await official word while noting Lee's wife had fallen ill and the shortstop was assisting her health recovery.
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Boston
Denver
Dudley Lee
Red Sox
Robert Quint
Toston American
Wold
Crinans Trainiee
Guian
Lee
Quakers to Meet Mountaineers in Wrestling Bouts
West Virginia University and the University of Pennsylvania clash for the fifth time on the wrestling mat in Morgantown tomorrow evening. Penn, led by Benny Servais, brings a strongest squad yet. WVU must rise to challenge after three straight losses. Lineups include Helster and McDonald for Penn with WVU sending Strvckler Neel in 115 to 125 matches and noted bouts across 135 to unlimited classes.
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West Virginia University
University of Pennsylvania
Ieark
Penn
Sean
West Virginia
Cornell
Seracyee
Frinceton
Columbia
Siudth
Rmer
Strvckler
Neel
Helster
McDdonald
Lilienfeld
Fen
Millender
Holland
Wylie
Wight
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Merriott
Litsenberger
Scherz
Herriott
Lougti
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Philadelphia
Intercollegiate meet and boxing plans loom large tonight
SPORT BRIEFS report from New York details an intercollegiate track meet with many athletes from numerous institutions and mentions boxing plans including Jack Dempsey and challengers Sam Gibbons and Marty Wills. The piece notes Sam Mandell and Sid Terris in recent action and Glenn Berlenbach and Al Simmons in upcoming bouts.
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Associated Crass
New York
Nurmi
King of Florida Carnival resigns as M'Graw steps down
The report notes M Graw quitting as king of the Florida carnival with George Kelly expected to report soon. It mentions Maretti Ton Meuenn of the New York Canes and several baseball figures in spring training camps across cities like Clearwater and Lakeland, detailing roster moves and anticipated changes for upcoming seasons.
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West Cordingly
Wey
Pomtlir Vate
Dlaver
Tack Renutey
Bil Terry
Kelle
John Tissunshine
Paties
St Petersburg
John Devi
Urbain Shocker
Collese Inter
Leary
Southmaye
Clearwater
Fla
Clevelash
Amren
Cleveland Hillans
Lakeland
Go Tren
Aia
Pierida
Waeut
Rejehes
Odin
Minager
Mate
Mens Sagta
The Human Nurture of the Ancient Game in Sports
A long, fragmented reminiscence on sportsmanship and mastery contrasts old players with modern trends. It weighs morbidity, commercialism, and the enduring appeal of skill, noting legends like Cobb and Delaney, and the persistence of the ancient game through changing eras.
McGraws Days For Giants Namely General Belief
A garbled 19th century baseball reminiscence describes McGraw and the New York Giants facing the Washington and Philadelphia teams. It mentions Christy Mathewson, Connie Mack, and the 1912 era, noting battles against the Yankees and Red Sox, with references to Walter Johnson and senior figures like Provost Dewey.
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Telladelphia
Vis
New York
Washington
Christy Mathewsen
Sheryt
Paradelphia
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Defema
Wisnynrvaligs
Manik
Conhs
Glents
Mediray
White
Red Sox
Serritors
Cheilunt Pah Dewi
Jess Fea
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Luther
Yankees
Waklington
al Seantey
Hugh Et Harrig
Walter Johnse
Mediraw
Ives
Ifa Club
Bethraw
Iata
Cardinals Begin Spring Training Warmups In St Louis
Manager Branch Rickey previews pitching plans for the Cardinals as Walter Ruether and Stanley Coveleskie lead the staff. Ray Davises is noted as out yesterday. Joe Chard and Bob Laumasie are new Browns signees. A cold wind interrupted drills as players practiced skull drill and fielding.
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Ralnet
Glania
Mworld
Walter Ruether
Stanley Coveleskie
Sone
Carda
Skell Drill Louis
Maren F
Ray Davides
Outteldey
St. Louis
Perfort
Pondirinn
Rand
Manger Jranch
Rickey
Fieteer
Joe Chard
Intalder
Bob Laumasie
Samen de Browns
Hard and Wall Reach Bellair Finalists in Title Run
In a tense semifinal, Philadelphia's Shiv and Reentee Wall advanced to the Bellair championship by defeating their rivals. Murad toppled Philadelphia's champion Miss. ney Statsn with a swift finish, advancing through a closely contested semifinal that sets up a high-stakes final.
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Desorhy
Aanpheil Hard
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Shiv
M Reentee
Ebrva
Murad
Phildelphia
Miss. Ney
Anal
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Fane
Landis Plans Visit to Spring Training Camps
Marcel O Kenesaw Liandis, basketball commissioner, leaves tonight for south spring camps. He will first visit the White Sox in Chicago and then oversee Washington players at the Florida camp on March 14.
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Kenesaw Mounted
Liandis
Wees Oswine
White Sox
Georgetown Favored To Win In College Tournament
Georgetown holds strong odds as eastern colleges collide for honors in a regional meet. Penn’s two-year reign faces challenge from Georgetown stars Margard Valeghia Corel Dartmoury and Princerad while injuries cloud prospects. rivals include Colby Holy Cross Columbia Fordham Syracuse and Dartmouth.
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University of Pennsylvania
Georgetown
Apy
Margard
Valeghia Corel
Dartmoury
Princerad
Taurine Prynin
Vieters
Lawson Reherisorn
Dennssiranin Saad Een
Plarvach
Dartmouth
Coyiedh
Meir Arhimentar Teeta
Crimson
Jirineston
Colby
Jolly Cross
Columbia
Fordham
Syracnae
Nurmi to Finish Track Trip Today
Nurmi plans to complete his United States tour with a day trip and a bid at the 14th Infantry Games Amorrew night. He will attempt to break the mile world record of 4:21.9 and also contest the mile in a wide and a half race against Connolly of Imerketown as his toughest challenger.
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Factius
Sersom
Wailer
Pligger
Berk
Cobb Easmeyer
Indias
Jimmy Connolly
Buffalo Games
Jarvel
Amn
Risa
United States
Anady
Tlord Tahn
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Conneily
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Madison Square Eearden
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Sam Gibbons
Marty Wills
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