Willard intensifies road work ahead of Moran bout
Chicago reports Jess Willard resumed active training with emphasis on road work for his March 25 clash with Frank Moran. He plans gym training only after reaching New York, while promoter Tex Rickard sees a $125,000 gate and $100,000 in expenses. New York seat sales approach $30,000 in advance as bettors eye the bout. Lonaconing Champs trounce Pittsburgh Collegians 52 to 21 in basketball led by McKenty and Wickenham.
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Wagner birthday banquet cues vaudeville deluxe
Pittsburgh reports a Wagner forty second birthday banquet with limited speeches and a 6 30 dinner in the program. W B Connelley serves as toastmaster for about 300 guests including delegations from Butler McKeesport and O City and many Carnegie notables attend.
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Eddie Collins Publishes Ten Rules of Life Sermon
Eddie Collins author evangelist and baseball player prints ten commandments titled The Ten Rules of Life. He plans to distribute thousands of copies in Sunday schools to uplift American youth and has received requests to share the sermon in other schools. The rules urge safeguarding honor avoiding alcohol, tempering excess, fair competition, optimism, punctuality, courage, humility, clean thoughts.
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Honus Wagner Celebrated On Forty-Second Birthday
United Press notes Honus Wagner at forty two with a batting average near .300 and a long career ahead. The tribute compares his hitting power to crafting fortunes and even hints at connections to music and art in a playful homage.
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Rickard Takes Gilmour's Office
Tex Rickard, the New York fight promoter, has taken the lease of the offices of the Federal League off the hands of President Jim Gilmore. The sports wire also notes injuries to Hopkins athlete Claude Uhler and upcoming bouts featuring Mandot Mitchell and White, plus club moves and signings in baseball and boxing.
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Aberg to Meet All Comers Across Midwestern Tour
World Graeco-Roman champion Alex Aberg announces a tour visiting Duluth Sioux City Lincoln Kansas City Denver and coastal cities starting March 10. He challenges Joe Stecher offering $1000 to throw him in five minutes in Graeco-Roman style then switches to catch-as-catch-can for the rest of the match.
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Honors Divided In Bowling Match At Dick Stakem Alleys
Midlane Maryland February 24 The Big 5s team won two of three games against the Savoys of Cumberland at Dick Stakem's Alleys but Cumberland took the match by winning the first game by 102 pins. Dick Stakem rolled the top score with 403 pins in front of 200 fans.
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K. O. G. to Meet Shenandoah Valley Academy in Winchester
The K. O. G. basketball team, last year’s Western Maryland amateur champions, travel to Winchester Virginia to face Shenandoah Valley Military Academy Saturday night. Virginia squad seeks revenge on their home court while guard Brownie Landis returns to practice and may play.
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Knights of Columbus Schedule Big Preseason Game
The Knights of Columbus basketball team trains nightly at Peter and Paul’s Hall for a key matchup with St. Joseph’s Club in S88. The Knights won earlier meetings but St. Joseph’s has strengthened. Proceeds from the doubleheader at La Salle Institute go to the La Salle building fund.
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Champs to Meet Keyser Collegians in Big Monday Game
Tickets are on sale for the Lonaconing big game Monday between the Champs and Keyser Collegians with no tickets sold at the door. Keyser leads the series after winning the first game on their floor. Lonaconing reserves face Tri-State Business College in Cumberland tonight, and Central High boys and girls travel to Keyser Friday to meet local teams with a large student and fan turnout expected.
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Davis and Elkins Romps Past Shepherds Town 74 34
Elkins W Va February 24 Davis and Elkins College defeated Shepherds Town College by 74 to 34 in a one sided contest. D and E were in rare form while the visitors were fatigued by their long trip. The quint has won 12 of 17 on the hardest schedule they have faced and will depart soon for a western trip.
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Engraved Calling Cards Plate and Fifty Cards
Advertisement for Little Jewelry Company offering engraved calling cards plates and fifty cards for one dollar.
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