Derby Road Race Opens as Harun, Huronites Enter
In the wake of the four mile derby across the country promoter C Pyle plans a vaudeville show with his tent and acts. The event features Harun from Huron and inner runner from Oklahoma aiming for the $10,000 prize with a field including 350 towns. The race starts tomorrow and will trail a travel circuit from New York to California with stock car style exhibitions and demonstrations along the route.
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Loughran Earns One Of Smallest Ring Purses On Record
Chicago report notes Tom Loughran defended his light heavyweight title at the new Chicago Stadium against Min Walker with a gross purse of 15,289 dollars. After training costs and promoter cuts, Loughran’s net plunged to about half, while Walker’s 10 rounds earned him around 10,000. The unusual contract, devised by Paddy Harmon, gave Loughran 53 percent of net receipts and fixed varied payments to Walker based on the outcome, plus an additional 12,750 for the Griffith versus Lontski semi main event.
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Tommy Loughran
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Byers Leave for Tourney Sunday
Vadktor high school Bucks from South Twp prep basketball champions depart Sunday afternoon with Coach W W Stephenson for Chicago to enter the national tournament at the University of Chicago. Ten players will make the trip. The team will wear new scarlet uniforms in Chicago.
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Chicago
Around Baseball Training Camps Across the South
The Associated Press reports teams in Florida and nearby states holding early camp drills. Nationals set to chase Sunshine League lead as they seek a seventh straight win against the Cardinals. Giants and White Sox camps noted with injuries and roster shuffles. Glenn Wright returns to Brooklyn while Connie Mack heads home with Grove and Bohort? Bailey's arm cited. Browns look to Toetz at third base amid roster questions. Pirates eye Grimes for season opener as Ray Sxremer competes for a spot.
Pete Alexander Reflects on Rumor Tales and Baseball Life
In a candid St Louis lobby chat, Pete Alexander of the Cardinals rejects stories linking him to teammates and drinking bets. He defends his pitching and notes reporters invent stories, while noting he remains focused on his performance and career.
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Flint Rhem
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Newcomers In Fight Game Get Championship Battles
Veteran hockey star Corbett Denneway has traveled across North America in 15 pro seasons, playing in seven leagues and near 70,000 miles. He is with Newark of the American Hockey League this winter and aims to 196,004 miles before retirement. In boxing, Kid Chocolate from Havana faces Bushy Graham for the bantam title in New York, while Santiago Zarilla from Panama meets Ted Morgan for the junior light crown in Los Angeles. both bouts promise drama and strong local build.
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Ted Morgan
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Hold Tryouts for Track Men at Vermillion
Vermillion March 30 Tryouts for the University of South Dakota track relay team to enter the Minnesota indoor meet at the University of Minnesota are under way. Nine 440 yard runners compete for four spots, led by Captain Beach Sears Houck Schwartz Everett Grice Qualm Dubel Schmidt. Coach Montgomery and Kay direct sprint and weight groups as the squad trains outdoors amid improving prospects for the spring season.
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Stoner Jinx Strikes Tigers Rookies In Training Quarters
Betroit history repeats as Lions Loon Stoner wrecks majors dreams with a string of rookies and roommates failing to reach the majors. Coach George McBride dodges the same fate but faces the jinx as Red Wingo and others suffer the curse.
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Red” Wingo
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Petrolle Bouts Brown In April 3 Matchup
Duluth lightweight Hilly Petrolle will face Chicago welterweight Norman Brown in a ten round bout at SIOUE FALLS on April 3 after terms were accepted and contracts mailed. Meanwhile the Dallas Cubs travel to Beaumont after an off day, aiming to rebound from exhibitions that included 10 wins in 14 games against Los Angeles and Detroit with ten runs per game.
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Four Records Fall in National Collegiate Swim Meet
In Wilson Pool Washington University four records fell during preliminaries of the National Collegiate swimming meet. Princeton’s Ted Moles set the 200 yard breaststroke mark at 2 37 4 and Okéra Chicago lowered the 58 yard freestyle to 24 2. Northwestern's 200 yard medley relay also posted a new record before Rutgers Kojac, Marquette and Disfuss lowered other times.
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Mar
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Wisconsin Man Wins Pin Tourney
Fred Majerzks of Watertown Wisconsin won a top placement in the American Bowling Congress all events during the Gret place event. He rolled 7 in the five man event 611 in doubles and 625 in singles to total 1929 P Haseman Milwaukee totaled 1811 for fourth in the same event.
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Mar
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P. Haseman
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Swift Athletes Seek New Prizes at S M A Relays
Swift runners dominated Texas Relays highlights in Dallas. Texas Telay marks fell as Cwoohy Stadium saw 100 yard dash world record threats. Dixie flier Claude Braces led Texas Christian and Rice athletes in intercollegiate events, with Illinois breaking two-mile and four-mile relay records while Chicago set a two mile mark.
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Oklahoma Aggies Likely Winners in Collegiate Wrestling Meet
Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical College appears well positioned to defend its team championship at Ohio State University’s second annual collegiate wrestling meet. The Aggies placed finalists in eight events while Michigan challenged early before three of six Wolverines were eliminated in the semifinals.
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