Dempsey Stripped. No Promoters May Match With Ineligible Boxers
In New York on March 24, Jack Dempsey was ruled ineligible by the New York State Athletic Commission. The boxing board barred any licensed club or matchmaker connected with a Meenard fin from negotiating a bout with any boxer declared ineligible. The action followed Dempsey’s failure to respond satisfactorily to the campus ultimatum of March 16 regarding a title match with Harry Wills. Meears Answer Barred. Kearns sent a letter noting a three-year-old challenge was rejected. The commission stated Dempsey was not suspended for lack of a New York license, but cannot box in the state until eligible.
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Murray Signs to Fight Rosenberg in Philadelphia
Tom Murray of Philadelphia has signed to box bantamweight champion Charley Rosenberg for ten rounds on April 13. Murray will be overweight so Rosenberg’s title will not be at stake.
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Pete Moran
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Phil” Rosenberg
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Tournament Teams Post 488 Points in Buckhannon Meet
Buckhannon hosts a two day meet where tourney teams totaled 488 points across fifteen games. Teams combined for 204 field goals and 80 free throw points in a high scoring event reflecting strong shooting from multiple players and squads.
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Stite
Huntington May Enter National Cage Tournament
Huntington high school may enter the National Scholastic basketball tournament in Chicago. Coach Ful Slutz plans to request permission from West Virginia officials, with a fundraising day to cover travel expenses. Ralph Williams was named captain after starring for Huntington, scoring key late points to clinch the Cabell County title.
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Mountaineers to Name Captains of Two Sport Teams
West Virginia Mountaineer squads will hold the annual winter sports banquet in Morgantown honoring the basketball and wrestling teams. Mountaineer athletes and invited guests will attend, with a program featuring remarks from alumni, faculty, and team representatives.
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Mountaineer basketball tryouts open with veterans eyed
Buckhamon and Millender lead Huntington stars as Mountaineers begin practice at the armory under Captain Turner. Several veterans Driver Campbell and Turner among those pushing for spots while plebes Stein and Shirey train with the varsity awaiting outdoor courts for real drills in April.
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Featherweight Tourney Sparks 12 Round NY Bout Analysis
Sia Torclay and Palusa square off in New York for a 12 round featherweight clash in Malis rating. The review notes reducing to a 14 round limit worsened conditions and Lombardi of Panam eliminated a contender in the final round. A separate machine nets high output in weed processing.
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Joe Lombardi
Panam
Fullerton picks New York clubs to win pennants
Renowned baseball writer Hugh Fullerton predicts two New York clubs will win pennants in 1923 based on season projections. He lists likely NL picks including New York and Pittsburgh among others in the National League, and names New York, Detroit, St. Louis, Philadelphia, Washington, Chicago, Cleveland among American League contenders. He notes shifting power, rising youngsters, and potential pitcher breakthroughs as key factors shaping the race.
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Boxing Bill Moves In House Of Delegates
The House of Delegates revived a boxing bill by sending it to the military affairs committee after a 39 to 31 vote against rejecting it. Delegate Mathews argued it would let American Legion events charge admission fees, while Dye’s arts and sciences alternative failed. Rabbit Maranville, Cubs shortstop, broke an ankle in a Los Angeles practice and is expected to rejoin around May 16 as he heals.
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Babe Ruth Hits First Home Run of Year in Exhibition
In Saint Petersburg Florida on March 24 Babe Ruth the Yankees slugger belted his first circuit drive of the year off a Russ fastball sending it into the center field bleachers. A prior attempt was ruled two bases after ground rules limited a similar hit. Teammates Combs Taylor and Woolf?er also homered as the Dodgers fell to 1.
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Nurmi to Race in Michigan Carnival Detroit
Paavo Nurmi is slated to run the mile and a half and another distance at the Michigan AAU relay carnival on April 6 and 7 at the state fair grounds. His two appearances in Detroit will feature Nurmi as a carnival highlight with other invited athletes including Jole Ray James J Connolly and Lioya Hahn. Willie Ritula and Nurmi have shown intention to participate in the events.
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Largest trap shooting club in West Virginia claims lead
The Kanawha Sportsman's Club, based at Gunrack on the Charlenton St Albans road, announces it is the state's largest trap shooting club with 30 percent more members than any other. Ten new members joined last week and a Wednesday shoot is planned amid a growing, less experienced membership.
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Kanawha Sportsman’s Club
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Gunrack
Charlenton- St. Albans
Captain Pierce
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