Babe Ruth and boxing news dominate today's sport items
Babe Ruth creates a new vogue at Saint Petersburg camp with a sunglasses look and Yankee camp jokes. Jack Dempsey plans to meet the boxing commission next month amid title speculation. Other notes reference Lacoste illness, track selections, and regional college boxing and basketball results with Franklin and Warren contest drama.
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Dempsey Seeks Big Guaranteed Pay For Wills Fight
In New York, Dempsey demands a huge guaranteed purse for the heavyweight title clash with Wills, arguing his drawing power supports a substantial share. Promoter Rickard estimates the bout could reach two million dollars, while critics debate the fight’s appeal and the pros and cons of guarantees versus percentages.
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Tiger Flowers Back To Pulpite Back To Pulpit
Theodore Roosevelt Flowers the middleweight champion arrives in Atlanta on March 3 to defend the title amid a fusion of church and boxing lore. Local congregation members plan to attend, while Frank Waynebury is noted as a former rival seeking a return to prominence and a possible new contract with Kansas City interest.
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Dopesters Favor Giants and Athletics in Pennant Odds
The article notes sentiment favoring the New York Giants and Philadelphia Athletics in the Major League pennant races. Early betting odds feature a $4,000 bet against $40,000 that the Giants win the National League title, and $4,000 against $5.00 that the Athletics prevail in the American League. Several speculators expect the World Series not to be played in New York or St Louis, with Washington Senators and Chicago White Sox also discussed as potential first-division contenders. Veteran pitchers and key players like Babe Ruth influence talks, while concerns persist about Wally Pipney’s situation and other pitching health issues affecting teams.
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Miss Helen Dectlond Advances In Tough French Tennis Tourney
Miss Helen Dectlond survived a stiff challenge in the Mentone tennis tournament by defeating German champion Tran Nep Pach, 60 68, to reach the second round. Neppach and Amelia chimpioh lead a strong European field as the event progresses.
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Fentone Sangies
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Steanne Besoen
Corry High to Host Meadville for Saturday Showdown
Corry High lines up a Saturday clash with Meadville in a reprised meeting after an earlier season setback. The game at Corry comes amid a weekend schedule that also features Sharpsville, with Meadville seeking revenge and a strong turnout expected from local fans.
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Independents Cop Contest Leads to Mixed Reactions
The report describes a disputed indie contest with unclear details and several parties offering bets or guarantees. One group reportedly demanded money, while others pledged support or questioned the process. The piece hints at dissatisfaction and tension among participants.
Crisis near as Chinese war tightens around Beijing
United Press reports mounting tension in the China crisis as naval and ground forces clash near Dien Bien Phu and surrounding towns. Armored units and explosives alter the battlefield while pressures mount toward the capital Beijing as Chinese and allied lines seek decisive advantage.
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