Fay Keiser Upsets Al Rogers In Major Ring Battle
Fay Keiser, a young middleweight from the city, knocked out veteran Al Rogers of Buffalo in the first rounds at Leader Theatre. Rogers, known for a storied career and recent notable wins, was visibly hurt by Keiser’s right hook and left feints, and was carried from the ring amid cheers as Keiser was hailed for a stunning victory that signals a rising career.
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Willard in fine trim says manager Jones
Chicago reports Jess Willard nearly over a cold and in trim, his manager Tom Jones says he walked outdoors at Rogers Park and may sail for New York soon. Weight now about 250 pounds, down from 255, with potential drop to 243 245 before March 25. Betting on the Willard Moran bout opens with large wagers, including a $100 to $500 challenge by Fred Schumm.
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New York
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Earneast
Fred Schumm
A Street
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Odds favor full ten rounds in Willard Moran clash
The book shows odds of 10 to 8 that the fight lasts the full ten rounds with a newspaper decision for Willard. Other bets include even money Moran scores the knockout and a $500 to $3000 wager Moran will knock Willard out.
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Delehanty Takes Over Beaumont Team Affairs
Beaumont reports Mike Finn who recently took over the Beaumont Texas league club will not return to active charge due to illness. He has turned over control to Jim Delehanty, formerly signed as team captain, while Finn remains hospital bound in Little Rock. Delehanty plans a major rebuild using Colonial league players.
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Braves Begin Spring Training Schedule with Miami Camp
The Boston Braves, under Business Manager W K Hapgood, start team preparation in Miami on March 7 with pitchers and catchers at Stallings Georgia plant. First spring game is March 28 in Palm Beach against the Philadelphia Athletics, with additional slopes in Miami and Jacksonville through April 5.
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Bowlers Frostburg Match Yields No Change in Standings
In Frostburg on February 22 Tuvin's dropped two games to Jeffries' team in the Majestic league. The loss does not alter the current positions in the race.
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McMillan to Defend Heavyweight Title in Frostburg Bout
Eckhart heavyweight champion Ray McMillan will defend his title against Soldier Brown of Frostburg at Eleanor Hall on February 29. Brown stands six feet tall and weighs 200 pounds with six years of army boxing experience, while McMillan is in peak condition and confident of victory. A lightweight melee will precede the heavyweight bout in Frostburg.
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Potomac League formed to run four town teams
A meeting at the Arlington Hotel formed the Potomac League to represent Cumberland Frostburg Piedmont and Lonaconing. Fuller Barnard was elected president with terms set for gate shares payrolls and scheduling details including a May start and Labor Day closing.
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Mike Laughlin
J. Glenn Beall
Frank Spates
Patrick Brophy
Nelson W. Russler
George E. Jordan
Browns Sell Four Players to Rochester Club
St Louis February 22 The sale of four members of the St Louis American league club to Rochester New York in the International league was announced by Fielder Jones Browns manager The players are Walter Leverenz and Harry Hoch pitchers George Hale catcher and Yale Sloan outfielder Terms of sale not disclosed Jones reserves right to recall any player
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LaSalle Defeats Frostburg State 45 to 9 in Hoops Clash
LaSalle Institute outscored Frostburg State Normal 45 to 9 at SS Peter and Paul Hall. Lewis scored all nine LaSalle points amid a strong team effort led by Getty Glick McNamee and Harbaugh while Dougherty guarded well. The first half ended 18 to 8 with LaSalle dominance.
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Scale Clerks Top Mechanics In YMCA Basketball Clash
The Scale Clerks defeated the Master Mechanics 26 to 10 at the B and Y YMCA last night. Blaul led the Clerks with scoring history from the Cumberland five as the team avenged taunts from mechanics. Miller Carney Newham Herron tallied for the Clerks while Turner and Newham drew fouls. Smith refereed and Miller timed.
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