Johnson claims Willard defeat was a paid arrangement in Havana
In Aberdeen Johnson, former world heavyweight champion, says he agreed to lose to Jess Willard in Havana as a financial proposition and that promises of freedom and restitution were broken. He rejects another U S fight, preferring a bout in England for substantial money and rounds.
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Scotland
United States
Ck Johnson
People’s Journal
Aberdeenspaper
Jess Willard
Havana
Willard
Red States
Wilda
America
Willards
Johnson
Dundee
Frank Moran
Pittsburgh
Jack
Moran
England
Central High teams win doubleheader in local games
In Onancock February 5 Central High School boys beat Westernport 28 to 7 while Central High girls defeated Middy 17 to 7. Morgan starred for the girls with Watson as top defender, and rough play tested both teams as officials noted hustling defense and fast pace throughout the two contests.
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Ral High
Behoo
Westernport Ich
Central High School
Rette
Frostburg
Central
Morgar
Watson
Kbs
Bowman
Patrick Hstitutes
Glenn
Price
Wilm
Durst
Eilbeck
Yaste
Patrick
Hohing
Terny Glenn
Wilson
Harris
Brady
Havre de Grace Track Refuted on Market
Baltimore readers report Ban Johnson pushes to place Havre de Grace track up for sale amid New York promoters plans to race May to October. If sold, date conflicts with Maryland spring meets at Pimlico and Havre de Grace fall events could force owners and stables to relocate or split campaigns between states.
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Baltimore
Ban Johnson
Cleveland Indians
Havre de Grace
Harford County
New York
Empire State
Maryland
Pimlico
Laurel
Frostburg defeats Oakland Collegians in fast cage game
Frostburg Maryland beat Oakland Collegians 54 to 33 in a high speed contest with Malone of Frostburg starring, seven goals and strong defense. Beall High School girls defeated Oakland High 18 to 14 in the preliminary, Salisbury to visit Frostburg next Monday with Frostburg fielding Malone Williams Boyle Hamill Wamsley or Sapiro Close and Brophy in uniform.
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Oakland Collegians
Bond
Malone
Philadelphia American League Baseball
Pennsylvania
Wos
Mike Boyle
Lincell
Oakland
Lincel
Boyle
Collegians
Beall High School
Oakland High School
Salisbury
Williams
Hamill
Wamsley
Sapiro
Brophy
Maryland Tracks Grapple With Thoroughbred Shortage
The article argues Maryland faces a shortage of high quality thoroughbreds, noting that while quantity might suffice, the quality will be lacking under current circumstances. It implies implications for Maryland racing prospects and bidding for top horses.
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Maryland
Piedmont Tops Kingwood In Tough Piedmont Victory
Piedmont High School defeated Kingwood High 36 to 26 on their home floor in a hard fought game. Kingwood’s S White scored 20 of his team’s 26 as Piedmont’s balanced attack led throughout. Liston and M White played strong guard defense and the crowd praised the local quintet for the win.
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Piedmont
W. Va
Piedmont High School
Kingwood High
Kingwood
Piedmont Boys
S. White
Liston
M. White
Piedmont Kingwood Peedh
Lashorn
White
Amerdook Mullan
Liston Gocke
Hill &, Nett
Lonaconing Reserves Routed by St Patrick's Five
In Mt. Savage on February 5, St Patrick's of Lonaconing defeated the Lonaconing Reserves 35 to 17. Graham led scoring with eight baskets for St Patrick's, while Flynn contributed strong defense for the visitors.
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St. Patrick’s
Mt. Savage
Lonaconing
St. Patrick's
Graham
Flynn
Dunn Farm Rumor Linked to Blue Ridge League
In Hagerstown Maryland on February 5 rumors circulate that Jack Dunn Baltimore manager may farm young players to a Blue Ridge League team. Connie Mack Athletics reportedly will send several prospects to Baltimore but owner Boyer denies training camps for other clubs while not fully disputing the rumor.
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Hagerstown
Blue Ridge
Jack Dunn
Baltimore
Dunn
Connie Mack
Mack
Boyer
LaSalle Tops K. of C. Reserves In Close Game
LaSalle Institute defeated the K. of C. Reserves 17 to 12 in a tight contest aided by a late surge. Glick led LaSalle with six points supported by Getty and Law while Habig subbed for Habig as substitutions and fouls defined the spirited effort.
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Fcc
Ne Weisenmiller
Habig
Getty
Damm
Timer— Shields
Fahey
Academy Girls Defeat St. Patrick's In Fast Contention
Alleghany County Academy edged St. Patrick's 9 to 7 in a quick girls basketball game. Key players included Josephine McMullen and Margaret Pownall, with Eva Emmert a standout guard for St. Patrick's. The win moves Academy closer to the county championship amid tight guarding and several substitutions.
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Allegany County
Josephine McMullen
St. Patrick’s
Margaret Pownell
Academy
Eva Emmart
St. Patrick's A. C. A. J
As Walsh
E. Emmert
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Pownell
Smith
Pownall
MccAvey
Law, Scomer
John Miller
Timer—Goellner
Three City Baseball Series Likely Includes Washington and Richmond
Baltimore amateur players express confidence they will join a triangle series with Washington and Richmond. A letter arrives for Bill Kellogg, a Baltimore Sun reader. Dr Ben Roller visits Annapolis Naval Academy gathering athletic training data. Philadelphia club reports acquiring pitcher Carl Adams from Chicago Cubs at waiver price.
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Washington
Richmond
Roller
Annapolis
Ben Roller
Naval Academy
Naval
Phillies
Carl Adams
Philadelphia
Chicago Cubs
Keyser Collegians Top Cumberland K. G. in Fast Staged Win
Keyser West Virginia February 5 The Keyser Collegians defeated Cumberland K G 35 to 24 in a windbright contest. Macfarlane and Piper led Cumberland while Baughman Montgomery and Greenwade starred for Keyser. The deciding game will be played in Cumberland.
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Macfarlane
Piper
Cumberland Boys
Baughman
Montgomery
Collegians
Cumberland
O Collegians
Mactarlane
Picca Roughman Spriggs
Ccecee
Greenwade Piper
Greenwade
Moore
Carter
Foula
G. Macfarlane
Mulledy
Parsons
Timer—Ravenscroft
Wonders Defeat Tulips In Low-Scoring Mt Savage Clash
In Mt Savage Maryland on February 5 the St Patrick s Wonders defeated the Savage Athletic Tulips 32 to 22. Key players Himmelwright Lancaster Snyder Brannon Naughton Malloy contributed to a shooting contest while refs Pollock and timer Steveson officiated.
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St. Patrick’s Wonders
Savage Athletic Tulips
Tulips
Pos
Himmelwright
Snyder Roe
Brannon Lancaster
Naughton Crump
Malloy
MRE
Radio Xacteee
Hiner
Lancaster
Snyder
Brannon
Naughton
Pollock
Timer— Steveson
Automobile Club of Maryland Recruitment Drive
The club invites applications through the press office. Potential members can obtain materials and submit inquiries at the designated press office location.
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Automobile Club of Maryland
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