Porat and Heeney duel in Chicago boxing notes
Gut in Chicago tonight Jim Mullen bids for prominence in boxing promotions following Tex Rickard's era. Otto Von Porat and Tom Heeney clash while Ray Miller faces Jimmy McLarnin in a Garden bout rescheduled by the athletic commission. Local prep basketball results and projected Friday games fill the sports page with team matchups and league standings.
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Braddock Beats Slattery For Place In Heavyweight Line
James J Braddock knocked out Jimmy Slattery in the ninth round at Madison Square Garden to surge toward heavyweight contention. The Jersey City boxer, rising from obscurity, dominated with a sharp right and lefts to Slattery's head, pinning him against the ropes before a KO finish. Charles Erickson of Brie visited New York last evening with friends.
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Holland Off for Birds Camp in Baltimore Training Tour
Oriel Appie Holland of Erie departs for Baltimore to join the Baltimore club in early training for the season in Georgia. A former Tastmount Blue Ridge Leaguer, he posted 21 homers and a high batting mark last year and is hoped to boost the Pirates in spring play. Glenn Wright’s throwing arm injury worsens with word the ailment may be permanent, potentially affecting a Robins trade and future player movements.
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Hoppe to Play at Oil City in Two-Session Duel
Oil City readers will witness a major billiards event as Wille Hoppe, the world’s 18t balkline champion, meets Ralph Greenleaf, holder of the pocket billiards title for a decade, in match games on Wednesday afternoon and night March 19 at Piller’s Billiard parlors.
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Erie girls to meet locals in Friday basketball clash
Erie girls have won last week against Sherman and Youngsville High, showing progress as they prepare to face Villa Maria Academy of Erie and Sextette teams this Friday at Duster High School. The matchup should test Miss Gonnell's squad amid solid early-season form.
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Dempsey To Weigh Garden Offer In Bid For Return
Madison Square Garden plans a formal bid to recruit Jack Dempsey as a heavyweight return. The offer, viewed as a major step to lure the former champion back into activity, may involve a sizable compensation and a venue shift. Garden executives and associates indicated the proposal would be presented downtown before noon, with a decision expected by early June.
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Fris h on third Avon pari fraise? (text garbled)
Frankie Prischt announced he will train to play third base this season with regular duties. Laurie Richbourg made a diving shoe string catch on Outsider Watkins drive in the ninth with the bases loaded, helping the Boston Braves beat the Cardinals yesterday. Breddy Maguire led the Braves with three hits.
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