Southport and Ben Davis Triumph in County Tourney Opener
The Merion county high school basketball tourney began with Southport defeating New Bethel 33 to 11 as Beech Grove fell to Ben Davis 16 to 12. Twelve teams started. first round games wrap up today with six advancing.
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Joy-Glooms Meet Presto Five in Speedway City Showdown
At Speedway gym Broad Ripple Joy-Glooms clash with Presto five tonight. Rivalry stirs Fairmount and Flackville as independent teams stage curtain raiser at 7 15.
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Bill Kelley shines in last season as IL home run king
Sport Shorts highlights Bill Kelley of Buffalo as the Babe Ruth of the International League, hitting 28 homers and leading with 346 total bases. Also notes upcoming national horseshoe title tournament in Lake Worth Florida February 16 to 28 and confirms tennis legends Bill Tilden and Helen Wills ready to defend their crowns. ANK SEVEREID leads major league catchers in assists with 184. Jimmy Blouin vs Jimmy Smith to decide bowling title in a 120-game series next month.
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United States
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Chicago
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Milwaukee
Mat clashed in Capitol Theater wrestling tonight
Two bouts head a program at Capitol Theater with William Demetral facing John Freberg in the main event. Demetral previously beat Alex Nelson while Freberg seeks revenge. Welterweight Hugh Webb of Indianapolis meets Johnny Marshall of Chicago in the other preliminary.
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Dolan Denies Prior Knowledge in Bribery Probe
Times Special reports Cosy Dolan, former Giants coach, spoke with District Attorney George Brothers about the baseball bribery investigation. Dolan reportedly denied having prior knowledge of the bribe scheme and offered little detail on what was said.
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Dempsey and Manager Split After Eight-Year Partnership
The heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey and his longtime manager Jack Kearns reportedly dissolve their eight year partnership. Dempsey, on the eve of marrying Estelle Taylor, is said to retire from the sport with no further title defenses. Local authorities in boxing regard the move as genuine.
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Houston Winter Open Golf Tournament Set for Feb 22 24
Houston announces its second winter open golf tournament to be held February 22 23 and 24 at the municipal 18 hole course. About 100 entries expected with purses totaling 2500 and special emblems for top amateurs. Pros compete for cash prizes while visiting British stars Abe Mitchell and George Duncan are hoped to attend after San Antonio.
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Greb to Meet Delaney in St Paul Light Heavy Bout
Harry Greb the middleweight champion moves up to light heavy tonight in St Paul to face local fighter Jimmy Delaney. No title is on the line. Delaney recently lost to Young Stribling in a hard match.
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Flowers defeats Savage in second round in Providence
Tiger Flowers of Atlanta overwhelmed Bill Savage of Kentucky in Providence on Thursday night as Savage went down in the second round.
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Roper and Renault Lead Tonight's Omaha Boxing Card
Heavyweights Bop Roper and Jack Renault top the bill in a ten round main event at Omaha tonight. The show features a bout between the two contenders as the headline attraction.
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Nut Cracker Shatters Records and Drama in Baseball Conflicts
The article portrays a star performer breaking running records and sparking debates over origins and nicknames. Eddie Collins is predicted to delight Chicago fans while Cleveland or Detroit clubs face shifting loyalties and pennant hopes.
Independent Basketball The Real Silk
The Real Silk girls team played a fast meet, but dropped to Indiana 37 to 26 on Thursday night. Reporter notes a season upset by the underdog, with mention of local players and a brisk pace.
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Extra Periods Rules In Basketball Play
The text discusses when an extra period starts after a foul and ball placement. It notes the ball becoming live by placing it at center and describes that after the last free throw on a double foul the ball is not in play. It also mentions five minute periods with a one minute intermission if tied.
Gibbons to Face Herman in WWJ Round by Round Broadcast
Detroit report announces WWJ will air a round by round description of the fight between Tommy Gibbons of St. Paul and Tiny Tim Herman of Omaha, starting at 9 30 p m Eastern Standard Time tonight.
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Ten Ring Bouts Set For Hoosier Athletic Club Show
Ten amateur boxing bouts featuring visiting boxers from St. Louis and Gary plus five inter-city matchups at the Hoosier Athletic Club are scheduled for Saturday night. Thomas F. Murray supervises boxing eligibility as 15 local boxers and five visiting fighters are listed. Tickets are on sale at Spaulding's. first bout at 8 p.m. Local weigh-ins start 4 p.m. at the H A C gym.
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City Railroad Bowling Tourney Set at Century Alleys
The City Railroad Bowling Association schedules a two day event at Century alleys this weekend with five man squads opening Friday afternoon at 4. Prizes and competitive matches are expected as teams and individuals vie for top honors. Secretary A K Powers releases a partial list of doubles and singles pairings with several matchups noted for Sunday rounds.
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Finn Star Runs Out Of Rivals At Morningside Games
The Hik ing Norsemen Paavo Nurmi and Willie Ritola, holders of eighteen world records, face renewed challenge as Nurmi seeks to beat the best times in a 10 mile special and Ritola targets the two mile record at the Morningside A C. meet in New York. Abel Kiviat trains under Ernie Hjertberg to possibly challenge Nurmi within one to two miles if six weeks of work pay off.
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Indoor Track Meet Dates Announced for Chicago
Chicago will host the Central A A U indoor track and field meet on March 20, announced by Charles A. Dean, chairman of the championship committee.
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Indiana University Swimmers to Meet Michigan Aggies in Dual
Indiana University will host Michigan Aggies for a dual meet at the Indianapolis A C pool Saturday night after a venue change due to IU pool water being off during vacation. IU is favored by early results, with several Indianapolis stars on the IA squad. Randall Willis is ill and will not compete.
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Leaders Defeat Y M C A. Hoosier Netters 80 to 44
The Leaders beat the Hoosier A. C. basketball team 80 to 44 at the YMCA on Thursday night. The Leaders led throughout with a 19 to 15 halftime edge. Keesling led the winners while Sanford starred for the Hoosiers.
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White Hangs Up Gloves Retired Chicago Lightweight Ends Career
Charlie White, a Chicago lightweight who fought eleven champions and competed in 181 bouts with 61 knockouts, has retired to pursue private business. Ike Dorgan announced the decision after White’s career ended with Benny Leonard and Pat Moran as the only fighters to stop him.
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Berlenbach Favored in MSG Theaters Bout
Paul Berlenbach is the betting favorite to defeat Young Marello in a 12 round bout at Madison Square Garden tonight. The winner earns a chance to fight Tiger Flowers.
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Reinstated Kaufman Eligible for Prestos Team
Kaufman center of the Presto- Lite basket team has been reinstated. He will be eligible to play in the local sectional of the amateur independent tournament starting Tuesday at the Y. Reinstatement approved by a majority vote of sectional managers.
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Shortridge to Meet Martinsville in Big City Clash
Shortridge High School travels to Martinsville for a marquee battle with the state champion Martinsville Blue and White. Indy fans join a full Martinsville gym crowd while special cars depart the interurban station at 6 p.m. Coach Burton has the squad ready despite minor colds.
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Engel Seeks Middleweight Title Rematch After Nonchampionship Bout
Heine Engel of Dubuque Iowa arrives to file a claim for the middleweight championship after a recent one fall win over Lou Talaber champion at catchweights. Referee Johnny McMahon ruled the bout nonchampionship. A rematch is likely. Tech forward options Hickman Grimsley Chandler and Wehrer with Hawkins or Clift at center and Babcock and Glant at guard. Manual and Storridge freshmen were set to meet at the south side gym.
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Carmel Kelts Top Fishers Red Arrows 28 to 26
In Noblesville Indiana on January 30 the Carmel Kelts defeated the Fishers Red Arrows 28 to 26. It was the second game in a best of three series with the Kelts winning both. Motion pictures.
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