Rickard Planned Dempsey Fight Posthumously
A posthumous Ring magazine article reveals Tex Rickard planned a 1929 comeback for Jack Dempsey. The piece, seen by Rickard before his death, quotes Dempsey aiming to regain the heavyweight crown from Tunney, with Rickard projecting Dempsey’s return under his promotion.
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United Press
New York
Tex Rickuwil
Jack Dempsey
Ring International Boxing Magazine
Walle Mempsey
Bising
Rickart
Y ‘Tex
Rickard
George L. Rickard
The
Ring
International Boxing Magazine
Journalists Triumph in Industrial Bowling League Night
Corry-Jamestown squad Copping led three wins amid a string of scorers. Industrial Bowling League results show scores like 16 11.898 and 11 16 407, with Pet Ajax Tron Works and other teams posting notable figures as the night closed.
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Dour Ils
Ho Célay
Industriel
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Lane
Eine Toop
Ajax Tron Works
Edie
TODAY IN SPORT Ball Player Lasts as Long as Leg
Franklin guards star in a strong showing as Franklin High faces Hoosier competition in western district play. Richardson and Miller lead the Franklin win with field goals and rebounds while the team bands around guard leadership. Ping Bodie is cited as a cautionary example of aging in baseball and the adaptability of players to new roles. Bowling at the Elks club gains popularity with two new alleys, and St. Titus High meets Erie Central in a clash for the Erie scholastic title as Titusville begins the 1929 basketball season.
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Ubehr
Ping Bodie
White Sox
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Wiles Duck Lords
Central Press Shorts
Ping
San Praneeco “Seals
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Bodie
Ball Scandal to Be Probed in Grand Jury Review
Boston area newspaper reports a potential grand jury probe into alleged Sunday baseball corruption tied to the Boston Braves. Attorney General Joseph B Warner considers invoking the grand jury as the Boston dance commission faces bribery charges tied to school fundraisers and recreation funding.
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Ilegal
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Boll
Alopney
Joseph B Warner
Boston Dance
Tex Rickard Returns Home For Funeral In New York
Tex Rickard’s body arrived in New York from the South in a bronze hearse on a train. Police escorted the procession to Madison Square Garden where mourners gathered in a cold, reverent vigil before services planned for Wednesday afternoon. The ceremony will include a priest, a rabbi, and Protestant clergy, with Jack Dempsey coordinating Rickard’s affairs. Burial follows at Woodlawn Cemetery beside family.
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Tex Rickard
New York
Commissioney
Whalen
Madison Square Garden
Tex
Pennsylvania Station
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Ray W. Howard
Woodlawn
Richard
Bau" Masterson
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Trauite
Jack Dempsey
Miami Beach
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Hiswell
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Waowaxy
Maxine
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He Tong
Lhose
Cor
Mint Beach
Madison Square
Sardon Hive
John S. Hammond
New York Rangers
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Hamimond
Blake
Tobacco King's Brother Dead
Benjamin Newton Duke, brother of the late James P. Duke of Le Duke Tobacco Company, died today at his New York residence. He was a director of the Duke Power Company, held varied holdings in New York and New Jersey, and had recently been confined to home for weeks. He was also president of the Durham and Southern Railway and vice president of the Southern Power Company.
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United Press
New York
Benjamin Newton Tuke
James P. Duke
le Duke
New York boxing leaders seek successors after Tex loss
Mayor James J Walker and others discuss possible successors to the late promoter Tex, amid uncertainty over a worthy replacement. The article hints boxing’s future in New York and the state may hinge on who steps in, as a wider search for leadership continues.
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Humbert A
Pugagy
Oncere Ph the
Garden Corporation
Concensus
Tex
New York State
Whiostur
Rick
Hope to Force Ring Champs to Defend Titles
Chicago January 8 An NA B A president Paul Prehn moves to enforce the six month title defense rule against three inactive champions Mickey Waller Sammy Mandel and Joe Dundee The drive aims to compel champions to fight amid suspensions looming for noncompliance with the N B A rule Loughran remains within the rule with a fight expected by January 16 if Latzo had fought Pete Latzo.
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National Boxing Association
Paul Prehn
Penn
Campigs
Nob. A
Mickey Waller
Sammy Mandel
Joe Dundee
Walker
Hudkins
Mandell
Jimmy McLaenin
Dundee
Latzo
Tommy Loughrane
al Fillough
Pete Latzo
Nurmi to Compete in America as Amateur Athlete
Finnish distance star Paavo Nurmi, now an amateur athlete registered with the Amateur Athletic Union, plans to stay in the United States for at least a year. He was examined by officials and issued card No 8077, denying any intention to turn professional. Nurmi expects to represent Finland in the 1942 Olympics as a marathoner, while noting his future schedule remains undecided. The game report notes the Colored Elks defeated the Blue and Gold 49 to 24 in Cleveland, with Missouri/Keystone lineup entries and injuries affecting the Blues.
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New York
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Minniah
Athlee Association
Aldi
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Marthoner
Cleveland
Sore
Quita
Young
Ring champ goes to jail for violation of law
Frank Claus former middleweight champion of the World began serving a two months sentence in Allegheny county jail for violation of the prohibition law.
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Pittsburgh
Frank Claus
Allegheny County
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