Dempsey Likely Barred From New York State Fight
New York boxing commissioners plan to bar champion Jack Dempsey for failing to answer a title-shot demand from Harry Wills and Tom Gibbons. Manager Jack Kearns filed a nonofficial letter. Dempsey could be placed on the ineligible list unless he responds within the law's fifteen days. In Boston, Jimmy Maloney challenged Wills or Gibbons for charity bouts in New York.
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Jack Dempsey
New York State
Kearns
New York
Harry Wills
Tommy Gibbons
St. Paul
Jack Kearns
Wempsey
Commission
Dempsey
Jimmy Maloney
Gibbons and Wills
Boston
Tom Gibbons
Milk Fund
New York City
New England
John McGrath
Maloney
Tex Rickard
Quintin Romero
You Know Me Al
A sports humor column recounts one Texas batter’s misadventure with a baseball fan. Al demonstrates a stubborn pride and comic self awareness as he stumbles through a game and voice of a correspondent narrator.
Bud Taylor to Fight Edget Smith in East Chicago Showdown
Terre Haute fighter Bud Taylor meets Edget Smith of New York in a scheduled ten round bout at East Chicago on April 21. It is Taylor’s first ring appearance in several months and marks a notable return for the bantamweight contender.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Bud Taylor
Burbrink Wins Ia Bowling Classic Title
Al Burbrink earned a spot in the Peterson Classic in Chicago on April 12 by winning the Kern Alleys sectional with 1,263 pins. George Grosse took second with 1,222 and Jack Barton was third with 1,181. Scores over six games show Burbrink 213 204 202 245 191 208.
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al Burbrink
Chicago
Kern Brothers
Newport
Kern
George Grosse
Jack Barton
TI Ftompatian Desmanves
Tijuana Three Mile Race Won by Blarney Stone
In San Diego on March 22 at the Tijuana Race Track the first continental three mile race in twelve years ended with Blarney Stone winning by a neck over Just Right. The 7-year-old carried 115 pounds and finished in 5 minutes 24 35 seconds, with all eight starters reported sound.
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San Diego
Cal
Tijuana
Blarney Stone
Berrildon
Fixile
Mamie Algol
New Orleans
Winter racing ends with Good-Bye Handicap win
The Havana winter racing season closes after 101 days. Ben Bolt wins the feature Good-Bye Handicap with rider Lloyd Goving. Jockey Neal tops the meet with 74 winners, Kenneth Noe close behind with 62 firsts.
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Havana
Ben Bolt
Lloyd Goving
Neal
Kenneth Noe
Ohio sportsmen to meet in Columbus Saturday
Delegates from more than one hundred sportsmen associations in Ohio will assemble in Columbus next Saturday for a director's meeting of the League of Ohio Sportsmen. The gathering will discuss fish and game conservation and expanding the league’s activities to promote clean sportsmanship.
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Ohio Sportsmen
Columbus
Ohio
League of Ohio Sportsmen
New Truss Promises Cure for Ruptures with Free Trial
A long standing business in Cincinnati promises a revolutionary truss that cures eight of ten ruptures with a comfortable design, no leg strap chafing, and a free home trial if not satisfied. The firm notes over 30 years in the city and offers service without cost if the customer is unhappy.
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Kansas City
Marshall, Mich
Adam M. Res SP
French Pinning Hopes on Tapin In English Race
London reports two major races at week end March 28 shaping the flat and steeplechase seasons. Tapin leads French hopes in the Lincolnshire handicap while Parth, Dorsay, and Grand Joy chase upset in the same event. The Grand National at Liverpool features Sergeant Murphy and Drifter with heavyweights and dangerous fences. King and Prince of Wales will miss the event due to royal duties abroad.
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Associated Press
London
Lincolnshire
Lincoln
Tapin
Sir Galahad III
Parth
A. K. Macomber
Murphy
Prince of Wales
South Africa
Holbeach Wins Grand Prix du Printemps at Auteuil
A 55 to 1 outsider Holbeach a nine year old gelding won the Grand Prix du Printemps at Auteuil over three miles in a snow swept day. Apprentice jockey Jean Luc guided the 60 000 franc first prize winner past the field as younger rivals faded and spectators endured the cold opening of the season.
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Holbeach
Associated Press
Paris
Auteuil
Jean Luc
Amateur Baseball News from Greater Cincinnati Area
Amateur baseball notes from Greater Cincinnati report Searles leading 26 players in a Christ Church drill, with new talent challenging veterans. An exhibition vs Chicago Mill and Lumber Club is planned at Christ Church grounds next Sunday. Mohawk Indians beat Cheviot 18 to 0 in eight innings on Westwood Commons. Hyde Park Lumber grounds prepared for future GCAA Sunday play and Saturday home games.
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Jack Searles
Greater
Cincinnati Amateur Baseball Association
Christ Church
Searles
Chicago Mill and Lumber Company
East End
Christ Church Grounds
Maurice Levitch
C. M
Levitch
Cheviot Club
Westwood Commons
Seegars
Naeverie
Peters
Tri-City
Court House
L. B. Harrison
Hyde Park Lumber Company
Greater Cincinnati Amateur Baseball Association
Hyde Park Lumber Company Aggregation
Tigers Train At Elder Stadium In Scrimmage
Price Hill Tigers coached by Mianazer Schroeder held a two hour scrimmage at Elder Stadium yesterday afternoon. Schroeder began the workout at 3 o clock and kept players hustling through a brisk, abbreviated game with heavy contact.
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Price Hill Tigers
Mianazer Schroeder
Elder Stadium
Tigers
Schroeder
Comello Brothers Team Opens Year with Tough Park Practice
Twenty two players gathered at Dempsey Park for over two hours in the Comello Brothers squad first strenuous practice of the year. The session featured many newcomers as veterans prepare to hustle to keep spots.
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Comello Brothers
Dempsey Park
Storrs A C Baseball Team Holds Tryout at Dempsey Park
Storrs A C players drilled at Dempsey Park yesterday afternoon with many showing a strong style. The club plans a benefit at Westwood Town Hall on Wednesday night to help meet operating expenses and boost their Amateur Commission Class A pennant bid.
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Storrs A. C
Dempsey Park
Westwood Town Hall
Through Edgren on Dempsey and modern boxing
Robert Edgren argues that promoters chase huge purses, keeping Dempsey out of the ring. He cites why frequent bouts build form and criticizes Wills for foul play. Edgren notes fighters now invest wisely, treating boxing as a long term career and mocking the charge of commercialism.
Dempsey Reports Strong Return to Training
The article notes that Jack Dempsey is intensively training daily after a long lay-off. He appears in good shape, pushing hard in the gym and avoiding dissipation to maintain his boxing career.
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Dempsey
Paddock Trains Arenas to Challenge Nurmi in Distance Runs
Charley Paddock supervises Willie Roy Arenas of the Shermang Indian Institution as he trains for distance racing with aims to beat Paavo Nurmi. The Indian runner, praised as one of the best in the South, is described as tough and enduring with rapid sprint finish improvements under Paddock’s guidance.
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Charley Paddock
Willie Roy Arenas
Shermagn
Paavo Nurmi
Paddock
Arenas
Charlie
Benny Leonard Retires From Boxing For Good
Benny Leonard says he will not return to boxing or any weight class. He declares he is through as a fighter, has financial security, and plans only light boxing for exercise and enjoyment. He notes youth is the best time for a career and that he has earned enough in his prime.
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Wall Street
The
Bell Syndicate, Inc
Benny Leonard
Benny
Billy Gibson
Spring Hiker Rally Draws Riders Across Ohio Stream
The American Walkers' Association held first all day hike of spring with seven women and eleven men from Warsaw car line end to Cleves Ohio. A chicken dinner at the Strong residence preceded return via Dog Trot road to Westwood for a total of nineteen miles. Williane C. de Benis led as captain with Nancy Smith and Florence Kipp tied for first among women. Alice Fettkether and Rose Bante in second and third. Men see Harry Wapien and Joe Toner tied for first, with William C. de Ben's third. Afternoon turnout included fifty two ladies and forty men enjoying mild weather along McMillan stone Miaress at Withrow to street via Danaee then through woods. The Walkers' Club of Greater Cincinnati staged a double program from Person's Ferry to Burlington Ky via Hebron and Dillieville. gun Creek route covered seventeen miles, with North Bend Station to Dogans Gap as the afternoon leg. Parish Club of St Mark's Church began at Erlanger to Anderson's Ferry, drawing many men and women to the season's first hike.
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American Walkers’ Association
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Westwood
Williane C. de Benis
Nancy Smith
Florence Kipp
Alice Fettkether
Rosé Bante
Jin
Harry Wapien
Joe Toner
William C. de Ben
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Withrow
Danaee
Crossee
Eden Park
Ohio River
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Person’s Ferry
Burlington, Ky
Hebron
Dillieville
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Gun Creek
North Bend Station
Dogans Gap
Ratermann
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Chicago Bowler Tops 1888 Maples For Second In All Events
Frank Kartheiser of Chicago rose to second in all events with 1 888 pins in the American Bowling Congress Tournament. He had 607 in three games, then 621 in doubles with S Thoma, and 659 in singles. Andy Planer and John Fischer led two-man with 1 253 pins. Wauk of Cleveland led singles with 667. The Indians of Cleveland held second in five-man with 2 906 pins.
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Herb
Indians
Cleveland
N. Y
Frank Kartheiser
Chicago
Kartheiser
S. Thoma
Andy Planer
John Fischer
Milwaukee
Fischer
Planer
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J. Falcaro
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Cincinnati
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Fred Carr
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North Center
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Jersey City
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Cincinnati Buckeye Malts Win Prize With 2786 Score
Special Dispatch from Buffalo reports the Buckeye Malts of Cincinnati scoring 2786 to secure prize money in the American Bowling Congress tournament. Beering top scored with 224 216 203 in the late shift, establishing himself in the all events, while Harry Yockey posted a notable 644 in singles as other Cincinnati teams lapsed.
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Commercial Tribune
Buffalo
N. Y
Cincinnati
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Harry Yockey
Bernin
Tedtman
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Driedame
Yockey
Tedtman Foo
Berning Pot
Poli
Bley
Huber
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Tedtman Foot
Kleinfelter Sopot
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Esiises
Buckeyes Gain Weight With Season Endurance
Ohio State’s basketball team finished the season with high marks and a rare weight gain across nearly all players. Johnny Miner Jake Cameron Mel Shaw Red Seiffer Bill Hunt each put on between three and five pounds while Cookie Cunningham held steady as the lone non-gainer. Only Mel Shaw and Matusoff missed time due to injury and illness respectively, with doctor W. E. Duffee praised for keeping the squad in top condition.
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The
Commercial Tribune
Columbus
Ohio State
Buckeyes
Johnny Miner
Jake” Cameron
Mel Shaw
Chicago
Matusoff
W. E. Duffee
28 Players Turn Out For Price Hill Tigers Outdoor Workout
Twenty eight players, one of the largest amateur squads in the city, joined Dick Schroeder’s Price Hill Tiger Club at Elder Stadium for an outdoor workout and scrimmage. The Vets beat the Colts 9 to 7 as Seigal Lowther and Bennett starred on the mound.
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Price Hill Tiger Club
Elder Stadium
Schroeder
Seigal
Lowther
Bennett
B.nadi
Duwell
Linn
Schrer
Harwood
Renner
Kees
Madicks
Engelh’dt
Oj Corbett
De Palma Captures Tantoran Feature
In San Francisco on March 22 Ralph De Palma won the ten mile Tantoran dirt track feature in 8 minutes 22.35 seconds. Frank Lockhart took a five mile race in 4 minutes 10.235 seconds and Jock Pedicord won another ten mile event in 9 minutes 34.5 seconds. Four accidents within three minutes injured four pilots among 15,000 spectators, none believed fatally. Injured were Mike Moofie Leigh Green Henry Beal and Harry Hall. The crashes were blamed on shifting earth at a turn.
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San Francisco
Ralph de Palma
Tantoran
Here
Frank Lockhart
Jock Peddicord
Mike Moofie
Leigh Green
Los Angeles
Henry Beal
Harry Hall
San Jose
Colgate Names Earl C Abel as Assistant Coach
Earl C Abel of Horicon Wisconsin is appointed assistant football coach at Colgate College to begin April 1. A 1915 Colgate captain and Walter Camp all American selection, Abel has coached at Virginia Military Institute the University of the South and Mississippi A and M since graduation.
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Colgate
Hamilton
N. Y
Earl C. Abel
Horicon
Wis
Walter Camp
Virginia Military Institute
University of the South
Mississippi A
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