Dempsey and Leonard urged to retire or fight on
NEA Service writer calls for Dempsey and Leonard to end their constant talk of retirement and to seek meaningful opponents. Dempsey lists Harry Wills and Tommy Gibbons as desirable challengers while Leonard faces criticism for using his title for theatrical gain. The piece argues both champions should either retire or return to active competition.
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Jack Dempsey
Benny Leonard
Gibbons
Leonard
Golely
Alexander
Ard
Mr. Otis
Dempsey
Léonard
Gibbons Firpo Bout Planned by Tex Rickard
United States boxing circles expect a Gibbons versus Firpo match next summer to be promoted by Tex Rickard. Both fighters favor the bout, terms and venue pending agreement. Jersey City stadium eyed, while Gibbons seeks a decision fight. Firpo would train under Jimmy De Forrest before fighting again.
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Tex
Heavies
East
Tom
United Press
New York
Tom Gibbons
Luis Angel Firpo
Tex Rickard
Gibbons
Firpo
Rickard
Jersey City
Europe
Jimmy de Forrest
London
Io Firpo
Do You Know Basketball Questions and Answers
The document explains court zones, out of bounds recovery, and held ball definitions. It states goal zones lie between the goal line and boundary at each end. It details that the last touching player causes out of bounds turnover, or a referee can restart play between two players if uncertain. It defines held ball as both hands on the ball or a closely guarded player keeping it from play.
Pittsburgh Yellow Jackets Top Duluth 3-0 In Extra Period
The Pittsburgh Yellow Jackets defeated Duluth’s hockey team 3 to 0 on Tuesday night. Minnesota players held the Jackets scoreless through three periods before breaking through in overtime to secure the win.
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United Preas
Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Yellow Jackets
Duluth
Minnesota
Jackets
Butler Defeats Earlham In Fast 28 18 Victory
Butler beat Earlham 28 to 18 in Richmond Indiana Tuesday night securing a second win over the Quakers this season. Christopher and Nipper led Butler with four field goals each and Nipper scored eleven points including three free throws as the visitors opened a 16 to 10 halftime lead and pulled away.
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Richmond
Ind
Butler
Christopher
Nipper
Pagemen
Indianapolis
Reynolds Meets Reynolds in Broadway Theater Bout
Ray Carpenter of Columbus welter in boxing style match with Jack Reynolds Indiana University mat coach set for next Wednesday night at the Broadway Theater. Promoters negotiating after Carpenter’s sensational last summer bout that led to a disqualification.
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Ray Carpenter
Columbus
Ohio
Jack Reynolds
Indiana University
Reynolds
Bloomington
Carpenter
Frankton High School Routs Walnut Grove in Basketball Tilt
Noblesville Ind Jan 14 The Frankton High School basketball team defeated Walnut Grove 26 to 17 Tuesday night. Frankton’s second team beat Walnut Grove's second 32 to 18.
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Noblesville
Ind
Frankton High School
Walnut Grove
Frankton
Bray Beats Cook In City Billiards Meet
Bray defeated Cook 50 to 88 in 115 innings Tuesday night at the Board of Trade parlors in a city handicap three cushion billiards match. Bray aimed for 50 while Cook sought 45. McGregor and Cook meet tonight.
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Cook
Board of Trade
McGregor
Cookk
Illinois Wrestlers Open Conference Schedule vs Purdue
Illinois coach Paul Prehn faces a tough conference opener against Purdue in Urbana. With only four lettermen returning and no veterans in the three heaviest weights, captain Kenney is the only guaranteed starter while Hither InutHringer Gooch and Mathis vie for spots in the 135 pound to welterweight classes.
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Ill
Paul Prehn
Illinois
Purdue
Illini
Kenney
Hither InutHringer
Gooch
Mathis
Ohio State Cops Again In Big Ten Win At Wisconsin
Ohio State defeated Wisconsin 27 to 20 in Madison in a Big Ten basketball game on Tuesday night. The Buckeyes broke a 11 to 11 tie in the first half as Shaw scored five field goals and Brooks led Wisconsin with four. It was Ohio State's second conference victory and Wisconsin's second defeat.
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Madison
Wis
Ohio State
Wisconsin
Buckeyes
Badger
Shaw
Brooks
Ohio
Wrestling Rumors Swirl Over Munn Lewis Bout
Sport whispers question the Munn Lewis heavyweight match claiming possible staged actions and ring tricks. Critics say the struggle looked circus like with management behind Munn and Lewis, while Joe Stecher laments being bypassed.
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Munn
Lewis
Independent Basketball I pert napoli Espiene def ae re
Local basketball notes describe matches and players from teams like Lincoln and Atlanta. The piece mentions the Modern Woodman hall event and a curtain prelim, with Y M C A teams and All-Stars competing.
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Edessa
Lincoln
McGeo
My P
Atlanta Geese
Y. P. Cs
Morrie 'Sans
Spades
Crescent
Hall
Hetosis
Turners
Icra
Brave Sign Jimmy Welsh From Seattle Coast League
Jimmy Welsh of the Seattle club in the Coast League joins the Boston Braves after a $50,000 deal plus two pitchers Stryker and Yeorgin and a player to be named later. Welsh, six feet tall, bats left, throws right, projects as strong outfield with a power arm.
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Jimmy Welsh
Seattle
Wade Killefer
Boston Braves
Welsh
Braves
Stryker
Yeorgin
Wrestlers Eustace Zbyszko Bout Uses Ten Count Rule
The ten count will be used in the wrestling match between Allan Eustace and Stanley Zbyszko in Chicago tonight. If a wrestler throws the other out of the ring, he loses the fall. if either falls out accidentally he must return to the ring before the count. If one deliberately tosses the other out, he loses the fall and the match.
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Hicago
Allan Eustace
Stanley Zbyszko
Sting
Munn- Lewis
Rockne Denies USC Coaching Move
Rockne in Ogden Utah states reports he will not leave Notre Dame for Southern California. He says the rumors are false and he is en route to South Bend. South Bend officials react by urging reporters to pursue confirmation.
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Knute Rothe
Notre Dame
University of Southern California
Rockne
Ogden
Utah
South Bend
Rickey Addresses Delaware County High School Players
Rickey visits Muncie to address about 160 Delaware county high school basketball players at the YMCA. He, manager of the St. Louis National baseball team, stresses strict training and urges boys to play hard and not question decisions.
Local High School Basketball Heads To Friday Fray At Tomlinson Hall
Tech Manual clashes with Shortridge in an inter city showdown at Tomlinson Hall Friday night as both teams seek a key win. Manual aims to rebound from being labeled underdog as Shortridge seeks more spotlight while fans brace for a thriller.
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Shortridge
Manual
South Siders
Tech
Curtis Defeats Vogler In State Billiards Playoff
William Curtis defeated Vogler 50 to 39 in sixty three innings to settle third through fifth in the State three cushion billiards tournament. Tonight Curtis faces Hunter and Thursday Hunter meets Vogler.
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Vogler
Curtis
Hunter
Henning Wins Two In Clay Pool Pocket Tourney
Gene Henning won two matches in the all comers pocket billiard tourney at the Clay pool. He defeated Hepson 125 to 54 in the afternoon and Crosby 125 to 87 in the evening. Ed Thompson and Paul Lessler will play Henning this afternoon and evening.
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Gene Henning
Claypool
Hepson
Crosby
Ed Thompson
Paul Lessler
Henning
Navy Turns Down Offer for Ingram as Coach
Bill Ingram, former Navy football star and Indiana University coach, declined an offer to coach the Navy team. Athletic officials at the academy confirmed the decision late Tuesday. Friends of Bob Folwell urge retention of Folwell as head coach, while Ingram remains at Indiana University.
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United Press
Annapolis
Nut Cracker Big Munn and the Mat Game Rivalry
A colorful account of Nebraska wrestlers and football legends, featuring the famed Man Mountain and the Grappling Gibraltar. Notes include comparisons to Walter Camp, a nod to college athletic culture, and a tongue in cheek take on cheerleaders and the evolving mat sport.
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Ed Lewis
Munn
Sid Terris Fast Bout Beats Jimmy Goodrich in Twelve
Sid Terris of New York moved fast and outpointed Jimmy Goodrich of Buffalo over twelve rounds in a sharp lightweight bout held here Tuesday night.
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Leonard
Sid Terris
New York
Sammy Mandell
Chicago
Young O'Brien
Milwaukee
Rosie Leary
Fargo
N. D
Mel Coogan
Paw Yori
Jimmy Goodrich
Buffalo
New Leader Hopefuls Lee Wisconsin Athletics Post
Foot ball Coach George Little of Michigan and Dr Walter Meanwell basketball coach at Wisconsin are considered for the athletic director job at the Badger institution as of January 14.
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George Little
University of Michigan
Walter Meanwell
University of Wisconsin
Badger
Danville Normal Tops Indiana Central Five at University Heights
Danville Normal defeated Indiana Central 27 to 19 at University Heights on Tuesday night for the second win over the foe this season. Cox led Danville with four field goals and five free throws, accounting for nearly half his team's points. France and Light starred for Indiana Central.
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Danville
Indiana Central
University Heights
Cox
France and
Light
Four Ring Bouts Signed For Monday Action
Eddie Dennis of Indianapolis faces Billy Murray in a six round bout at Tomlinson Hall in a Capital City Athletic Club show. Four bouts announced with potential fifth, prices popular. Louis Lavelle meets Frankie Frisco, Sidney Glick against Mickey O'Dowd, and Kid Davis against Jack Morgan in a four round opener.
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Indianapolis
Kid Rozell
Billy Murray
Tomlinson Hall
Capital City Athletic Club
Casey Kimball
Louis Lavelle
Anderson
Frankie Frisco
Chicago
Sidney Glick
Mickey, O'Dowd
Muncie
Kid Davis
Jack. Morgan
Ma Mamaux Seeks Major League Rating Before Minneapolis Move
Al Mamaux, former Yankees pitcher, released to Minneapolis of the American Association, plans to request a ten year major league rating to avoid the transfer. He says he would retire rather than join Minneapolis.
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United Press
NEW York
al Mamaux
Yankees
Minneapolis
American Association
Mamaux
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