Public questions aid boxing bouts and promoters face backlash
An editorial laments reckless boxing fraud and promoter schemes, condemns Johnson versus Willey bouts, and calls for fans to demand credible heavyweight contenders. It notes police losses in gambling scams and cites other sports stories including tennis and a local boxing result.
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Murry
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Johnson
Gotham
Harry
Jack Dempsey
Gene Tumney
Dempsey
Wills Johnson
Republic
Johnsons Quick Defeat Sparks Official Boxing Probe
In Newark ten thousand fans saw Harry Wills stop Johnson in a minute. Officials plan an investigation into the shocking upset and towel stoppage amid crowd protests and claims of unfair handling. Johnson protested but exited the ring, while promoter and inspector discuss potential next steps.
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York
New Jersey
Harry Wilpogro
Flaydd Johnson
Tony
Newark
Armory
Steri Jon
Johnson
Charley Cook
Platt
Cook
Willy
Dailey Fights on Despite Nightcard Sets Shifts
Veteran fighter Pall Durije directs last minute changes as Dailey plans a Friday showdown. The card features Teddy Easterbrook and Ted Busterbrook in a key bout while George Kennealy trains in Boston and Darley faces top regional opposition.
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Tan
Ming Thrush
Ted Busterbrook
Busterbrook
Ihe College
George Kennealy
Boston
Tub City
Gail
Easternook
Fight Results Show Heavyweights in Action Across Cities
In Philadelphia and New York boxing results feature heavyweight and welterweight bouts. Adolph Stone defeats Tommy Loughran in ten rounds. Quintin Romero stops Leo Gates for a decisive win. Timmy Jordan falls to Sailor Freedman in seven rounds as referees halt the action.
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PI Adalpiia
Ad Stone
Willy
Ti Doyle
Bihian Newark
J.prank Moody
Hymlildjewelsht
Homer Roby
Pittsburgh Negro
Sullivan
Moody
Uhume
New York
Sailor Freedman
Philadelphia
Timmy Jordan
Brooklyn
Fontan
Four-Team Semi-Pro Loop Planned by Northwestern Pa and New York Teams
Managers of four teams including the Erie County Ereatrcs Warren Name leas Five Jamestown Mystics and the Corry Keystones endorsed a semi pro league proposal. Progress was slow with another meeting needed to finalize personnel for the 1925 26 season. A league opening around December 1 is expected with a twelve week schedule to be drafted at a organizers meeting.
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Keystones
Pennsylvania
Southwest
New York
Mistinghy
Tittle
Keyaitnepor
Phil Young
Keystone Boosters
Nanbers
Young
Fron Wirten
Jamestown
Erie
Erie County Ereatrcs
Warren Nameleas
Jamestown Mystics
Corry Keystones
Dispatch Herald
Warren Tine
Tunnes
Town Journal
Corry Journal
Penn lineup disrupted as Paster sidelined against Illinois
Paster and Piel star for Penn will miss the Illinois game Saturday. Jess Douglas will start in Paster's place. Kruesé has a bruised leg but can play. Sieracki, carried from the Chicago game, will return to the line.
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Fields
PENN
Phuiladelehta
Paster
Piel
Tiael
Pennsylvani
Dlinois
Jess Douglas
al Kruesé
Sieracki
Feld
Chicago
Laurel Grand Prix Ends With Mechanical Failures
In a fast Laurel race, Furl Lips Airoeipte edged leaders but McPonagh’s motor failed late. Milton finished third as Ralph Hepburn and Cooper followed. many racers dropped out with mechanical trouble. Columbia prepares for Powell game with George Pease back after two weeks.
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Hin
Holy AirDones
Fionmie Milton
Eral Lape
Ralph Hepburn
Cooper
Shafter
Sustainse
Columbia
Cornell
New York
George Pease
Powell
Madden
Sesii
Karchmeyer
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