Leonard Retires For Mother's Sake Leaves Lightweight Field Open
Benny Leonard announces retirement from boxing citing his mother's ill health. New York boxing commission discusses organizing a tournament to crown a successor as Leonard drops from the lightweight scene. Critics note weight and rival rise complicate a comeback.
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Pat Moran
Cleveland
Joe Gans
Tiger Flowers Favored to Face Delaney in Garden Bout
Tiger Flowers of Atlanta is a slight betting favorite to beat Jack Delaney of Bridgeport in a twelve round Madison Square Garden bout tonight. The winner could earn a shot at Harry Greb for the world middleweight title.
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New York
Tiger Flowers
Atlanta
Jack Delaney
Bridgeport
Madison Square Garden
Harry Greb
Appleby Tops Amateur Cueists in National List
Edgar T. Appleby of New York leads the class ranking of 18.2 e players in the National Association of Amateur Billiard Players list. He holds International National and Eastern Class A titles. John A. Clinton of the Pittsburgh Athletic Association sits second, with Francis S. Appleby third and Percy Collins fourth. Emil A. Renner of Ohio State is fifth, Collins formerly of Indianapolis. Over fifty players are rated, a big year. Joseph R. Johann leads Class B. Ferdinand A. Unger of Verona heads Class C.
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Edgar T. Appleby
Edgar Appleby
John A. Clinton
Pittsburgh Athletic Association
Francis S. Appleby
Percy Collins
Chicago
Emil A. Renner
Ohio State Star
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Indianapolis
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Verona
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Do You Know Basketball Questions and Answers
Timeouts asked by both teams are charged to both teams. A player must report officially unless he was in the game when the first half ended. Teams may agree to personal foul rules, but such an agreement is bad for the game and makes officiating harder.
All-Comers Tourney Finals Set at Claypool
The annual all comers pocket billiard tourney at the Claypool closes with Gene Henning facing Otis Tenrow of California and Ralph Wilcox of Ft. Harrison in final matches this afternoon and tonight. Henning previously defeated Wheeler 125 to 87 and Tunney 125 to 102 on Thursday.
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Vogler Wins Playoff For Fourth In State Billiards
Lewis Vogler defeated Joe Hunter 50 to 47 in a district playoff at Harry Cooler's parlors to decide fourth place in the State three-fashion billiard tourney. Curtis claimed third by beating Hunter, who finished fifth.
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Riverside Golf Club Annual Meeting and Banquet Tonight
The Riverside Golf Club holds its annual meeting at 6 30 tonight with a banquet at the Lincoln Hotel. A business session will elect officers and plan the coming season. Discussion includes the third Amateur Invitational Western golf tournament.
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Franklin Tigers Clash Tonight In Green Castle Card
Franklin and De Pauw battle at Greencastle headlining Friday night college basketball with Bowman gym crowd expected. Franklin missing Burl Friddle as Ballard remains weak. Gant Peterman Vandivier King Gant lineups noted. Michigan Aggies visit Notre Dame and local NA GU squad heads to Evansville College.
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Indians plan early Plant City camp plus youth talent
Jim Pierce to supervise finishing work at Plant City ball yard ahead of March 2 arrival of Ownie Bush's athletes. Dugan recommends Johnny Hodapp to the Indians. Bush values his judgment on young players. Also notes Miami's new racetrack opening with 15,000 fans and the Butler-Wabash basketball clash at Tomlinson Hall.
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Independent Basketball Theountain Street Team Triumphs
Independent basketball notes report Theountain Street beat Heath with Weatherald scoring eight field goals to lead the winners. The Fountain Street Triangles final game details and minor league callouts appear in this unreadable fragment. Joe Rabbit, Chicago White Sox outfielder, was farmed to Shreveport in the Texas League, joining three others sent there.
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Ski Jump Entries for International Meet Near CAREY
Norman Berger the Canadian champion joins Anders and Lars Haugen of Minneapolis as late entries for the international ski jump to be staged here Sunday.
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City Three Cushions Roberts and Rowan Meet Tonight
Roberts and Rowan clash in the city handicap three cushion billiard tourney at the Board of Trade. Lewis defeated Quinn in Thursday night play by 45 to 38 in ninety innings.
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Vincennes University nets defeat Oakland City 32 to 22
Vincennes University defeated Oakland City College 32 to 22 as Toole scored 16 points for the visitors in the Thursday night game at Oakland City.
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Box Bout Card in Anderson Features Local Fighter
Meats O Dowd a long rest Sidney Glick south side lightweight is reported ready for a ten round bout with Mickey O Dowd in Muncie at Tomlinson Hall Monday night. The fifth show is staged by the Capital A C Louie Lavelle Anderson and Frankie Frisco Chicago will engage in the other ten round feature. Five bouts are carded.
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Beefy grapplers clash at Capitol Theater tonight
At the Capitol Theater tonight Bill Demetral known as Demon and Swedish giant Alex Nelson meet on the mat in a heavyweight bout. Nelson weighs more while Demetral brings speed and experience. A Bobby Byland versus Tommy Cannon match also promises a sizzling bout alongside the burlesque show.
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Prestos Down Leaders In 43 37 Victory
Prestos trailed 24 18 at halftime but surged to defeat the YMCA Leaders 43 37 on Thursday night. Richeson brothers led Prestos while Woods Scott and Behrent starred for the Leaders in a tense midweek matchup.
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Nurmi Sets Multiple World Records in Madison Square Garden
Paavo Nurmi, the Finnish runner, adds three new world records in Madison Square Garden as he heads toward Chicago to chase more marks for the Illinois Athletic Club. He won the mile and one eighth event by a wide margin over Willie Ritola and Verne Booth, while lowering three Ray records and claiming six in ten days on board tracks.
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New York
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Chicago
Illinois Athletic Club
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Madison Square Garden
Willie Ritola
Verne Booth
Jose Ray
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Cathedral High Alumni Night Faces Former Stars Versus Students
Cathedral High School alumni plan a Saturday alumni night at the Knights of Columbus Hall. The main event features a game between former Cathedral stars and the current student team, starting at eight. A curtain raiser between parochial grade school teams precedes a dance for all alumni and friends.
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State YMCA Volleyball Tourney Entries Named
Teams from Terre Haute Fort Wayne Evansville Anderson and Greensburg enter the state volleyball tourney to be held at the YMCA Saturday afternoon starting at 1 o’clock. Indianapolis area sends five teams including Indianapolis A C Insley Manufacturing Pennsylvania Railroad Hoosier A C and the local YMCA. Fort Wayne holds the current state title.
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Organizations Formed to Promote Fishing in Winchester
Two groups established in Winchester to promote better fishing and hunting. A branch of the Izaak Walton League of America and the Randolph County Fish and Game Protective Association were formed to support local outdoor activities.
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Randolph County Fish and Game Protective Association
Umpire Hildebrand Fined By Plate Partner Finney
In a Coast League game at Los Angeles Finney fined Hildebrand ten dollars after the senior umpire jokingly urged start of play. Finney previously fined protesting players, and the scene ended with Finney returning the fine that evening.
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Turners Clash with N A G U in Second Series Game
South Side Turners meet N A G U on Sunday at Turner Hall in the second game of a three game set. Turners already won the opener, 39 to 19.
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Tech and Manual Face City Series Showdown Tonight
Hoosier high school basketball features a packed weekend with Tech versus Manual at Tomlinson Hall and Shortridge chasing a win at Garfield of Terre Haute. Other notable matchups include Broad Ripple against Sheridan, Cathedral at St. Xavier Louisville, and Vincennes hosting Frankfort in a premier Saturday clash.
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Y. P. C. Girls Triumph Over Real Silk Hosiery Team
The Y. P. C. girls beat Real Silk Hosiery 16 to 6 at St. Anthony gym. LaVelle led the winners with four field goals. J. McVay and Troy stood out for the losers and the Y. P. C. squad showed strong floor play.
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Renault vs Roper billed for ten rounds in Omaha
Jan. 16 report says Canadian heavyweight champion Jack Renault will box veteran Bob Roper for ten rounds in Omaha on January 30. The match headlines a local boxing card with both fighters aiming for a knockout finish.
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Omaha
Jack Renault
Bob Roper
Nurmi Aims at Five World Records in Chicago
Paavo Nurmi arrives in Chicago tonight to chase world records in the mile and a quarter mile and a half and three quarters, all held by Jose Ray. Ray and Willie Ritola will pace the Finn on the boards as Nurmi attempts to better the mile mark of 4:13.5 set on his first U.S. appearance. Ray believes he has his best chance despite Nurmi’s travel fatigue.
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