Amatuer status inquiry targets Paavo Nurmi in New York meet
George Kirkley reports that Paavo Nurmi faces amateur status charges from the Metropolitan AAU over a planned entry in a Magoni meet. The Masonic Athletic Commission questions his intent to compete in Boston and Pittsburgh, with possible suspension if found entering as an amateur in this country. Nurmi denies English and says he will cooperate as needed.
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George Kirkley
United Press
New York
Jack Hargis
Masonic
Nurmi
Masonie Games
Emry
Boston
Daniel J. Perris
Suetory
Metropoltan
Shurini
Surmi
Bugo Quist
Bronix
Harris
Surana
Hyg Wen
Tnet
Masette Santer
Rediuzion
Qybat
Reinsizitiog
Jong
Industrial Bowling League tragedy claims two in Ohio crash
Edward Rei attorney and Mrs J al Clann their betrothed Mary Carpenter were instantly killed in Sanrusky Ohio when their bicycle was struck by an interurban electric car while riding.
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Edward
J al Clann
Mary Carpenter
Sanrusky
Ohio
Life of Tex Rickard and Dempsey Tunney bouts
A portrait of promoter Tex Rickard shaping boxing history through major heavyweight showdowns. It recounts the Dempsey Tunney first fight in 1926 drawing 180000 fans, Tunney’s victory, Dempsey’s retirement, the 1927 rematch in Chicago drawing 145000, and Rickard’s mixed record with several financial failures and future plans.
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Philadelphia
Dempsey
Tunney
Sharkey
Chicago
Young Stribling Wins Knockout Over Montgomery
In Memphis Tennessee Ian Young Stribling, a Texan light heavyweight title contender, scored another knockout defeating Sally Montgomery who weighed 208 pounds. Stribling weighed 196 and delivered a sharp sling attack to secure the victory.
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United Press
Memphis
Ian
W- L
Young Stribling
Macon
Hitchcork Leads World Polo as Only Ten-Goal Player
New York January 22 Tommy Hitchcork captain of the international polo team is the only ten-goal player in the United States. The world’s longest players live in Argentina with Licey noted as a top rival. The U S Polo Association announced handicap changes reducing Devereain Milburn from ten to six and Malcolm Stevenson from ten to eight.
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Union Press
New York
Tommy Hitchcork
United States
Billy Pelted
Argentina
Te United Sates Palo Association
Devereain Milburn
Malcolm Stevenson
Milburn
Stevenson
Rematch Talk Circles Two Wrestling Champions in New York
Negotiations moved toward a rematch between Ed Strangier Lewis former world heavyweight champion and Gui Sonenberg winner of the title, in New York. Lewis returns to Madison Square Garden for the first time in five years drawing a 6000 strong crowd as the bout nears a decision.
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Jack Dempsey
Dempsey
Luis Firpo
Polo Grounds
Aml
Rickard
Dempsey-Tunney
Georges Carpentier
Harry Greb
Tommy Gibbons
Burley Madden
Johnny Tisko
Tunney
Sy Unites Press
New York
Ed Strangiér
Lewis
Gui Sonniberg
Madison Souare Garden
Dempsey plots Tex rivalry as Miami bout looms
Jack Dempsey follows Tex Ricard plan for a Miami heavyweight clash amid promoter talks and shifting venue rumors. Dempsey says he will decide after the Sharkey-Stribling era ends as Miami Beach eyes a renamed arena seating 40 000.
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Miami Beach
Fla
Jia
Dempsey
Tex Rikard
Jim Daugherty
Dempacy
George Codfrey
Paolino Vseudlun
Denapsay
Val
Agar
Playmingo Park
Lucite
Cathedral High Meets St Edward's in Thursday Contest
Cathedral High faces St Edward's in a decisive county showdown noted for a possible strong crowd and an opening game featuring two Industrial League teams. Gate prices list adults 85 cents and children 15 cents with a pregame preliminary planned at the hotel.
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Cathedral High
Tie
Edward’s High
Jay
Zante
Dlvbs
St. Edward's
Erie
Corey Egirt
Tho Utelucky
Davies Wins At Oil City In Tight Card
In Oil City last night Wille Gays Cameron defeated Marty Gold Philadelphia in a decision. Johnny Plat Greenyihie and Phil Scello McKeesport fought to a draw over six rounds. Tiger Joe Randall Pittamirgh beat Joe Camili Erie with a KO. Kimo Mighty New Castle won a four round curtain raiser. Warren Company 1 faces Company A on state armory court as guards prepare for regimental play. The event featured a prelim between Standard Automatics and Journal squids of Le Industrial League.
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Wille Gays
Cameron
Marty Gold
Phildelephia
Ol City
Johnny Plat
Greenyihie
Phil Scello
McKeesport
Aomic
Tiger Joe Randall
Pittamirgh
Joe Camili
Erie
Kimo Ue Mighty
New Castle
Tom Parrow
New Castis
Warren
Company A
State Armory
Journal Squids
le Industrial League
IBM
EAA
Harris to Play on Coast Club
Veteran major league first baseman Harris has signed to play with the Sacramento team of the Pacific Coast League. He previously wore the uniforms of the Brooklyn Dodgers Pittsburgh Pirates and Washington Senators and will leave for California February 1.
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Ane Harris
Poserman
Brooklyn Dodgers
Abmomnesi
Sacramento Ehid
Harris
Pittsburgh Pirates
Washington Senators
California
Winners listed in Downey 1928 fishing contest reveal top catches
Downey Sport Goods announces 1928 fishing contest winners including Brook Trout George Nagel Shakespeare tackle box award, Smallmouth Bass Charles Kinley Fred Kiley and Ray Smith place, Pike and Perch prizes, with multiple anglers earning top spots and prize items from Shakespeare.
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Downey’s Sport Goods
Downey Sport Goods
Tiday Or
Tighwinners
Hust Store
Ywinnure Wed
George Nagel
Shakespeare
Shakespeare Aydine
Brown Raul Tat
B. Mould
Mathof
Bob Paulson
Charles Kinley
Iy Rod
Fred Kiley
Ray Smith
W. Reel
Charlo Kinley
M. R.tipton
Harald Brown
Ware
W. P. Bjorlin
Ark Pitts
Hireo
Perch
Albert Ohrn
Stakespeare
Henry Bir Jon
Thire
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Industrial Bowling League
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If Crescent
Corry Thaesth
Corts Journal
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Cory Ghalif
Avi
Hose
Garosab
Atza Prouger
Crescanisi
Heinen
Palmel
Tex Rickard
United Press Star
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Ricard
Carpentier
Pirpo
Tunnney
Manassa Mauler
Tie Sharkey
Warkes Stadium
Jey
Dempsey Sharkey
Jack
Jack O'Sullivan
Milliway
Chikago
Dempsay
Trinney
Dave Barry
Ul Dempsey
Richards
Bryan Dowsey
Johny Wilson
Boyle's
Thirty Acres
Siraiy McLarnin
Sammy Mandell
Tungey-Heeney
Bow
Yankee Stadium
Tunney-Heeney
Hickard
Tinney
Heeney
Madison Square Garden Corporation
Tiney
Willard-Johnson
Havana
Dempaes- Gibbons
Shelby
Fickard
Dan
Tiger Jick Payne
George Courtney
Payne
Courtney UR
Burfalo
Jan
Jimmy Sh Tery
Buffalo
Jimmy Mahoney
Muhaaty Ihe
Hitchcock
Tex
Miami
United Pros
Industrial League
Davies
Oil City
National Broadcasting Company
Lucky Strike Dance Orchestra
Catherin Moylan
Myra Daly
Muriel Finley
Novape Pear Sn Ziegield'et Jopec
Myg
Esse
Catherine Moxton
Myma Darby
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