Andrews After Jimmy Clabby Set for Milwaukee Bout
Promoter Tom Andrews of Milwaukee planned to meet Jimmy Clabby in Chicago to secure the Hammond middleweight's signature for a January 21 bout with Mike Gibbons in Milwaukee. The weight was listed as 154 at three o clock or 158 ringside, with Gibbons reported to have approved the arrangements.
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Track Meet Set for Wisconsin Normal Schools
The first internormal track meet will be held at Whitewater on May 29 with all eight state normal schools sending teams. Track work becomes compulsory. each school must provide five to ten athletes.
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New York’s John ny Lore to box Billy Mc Carthy in Windsor clash
Detroit reports that John ny Lore of New York and Billy Mc Carthy of Wales are slated for eight rounds at the Windsor Athletic Club on Wednesday night.
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Mackian Machine Bows to Dad Time
New York dispatch reports Connie Mack dismissed part of his famed Athletics infield after friction within the team. Rumor cites clashes between Ira Thomas and Eddie Collins as central, with Collins possibly blamed for a breach of team signals. Mack replaced one or two players to avoid selling the whole roster.
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McVey to Fight Langford in New Orleans bout
Sam McVey will meet Sam Langford in New Orleans within weeks after McVey defeated local heavyweight Harry Wills in a decisive 20 round bout here. The announcement followed yesterday's bout.
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Coffee and Old Age Claim Stirred by National Ad
The speaker jokes about a national advertiser claiming coffee causes stomach trouble and old age. The quip invites readers to question grandiose health claims and ponder what truly accelerates aging.
Walter Johnson Returns to Senators on Three Year Deal
Washington manager Clark Griffith announced the signing of Walter Johnson to a three year contract and Johnson will play for Washington next season. Griffith planned talks in Chicago with Col Ruppert and T L Huston regarding Yankees prospects and possible player swaps. He denied any bonus or pay increase tied to Johnson’s return.
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Relsons Victory Over Tomah Tigers In Sunday Match
Nelson Clothing Company bowlers defeated the Tomah Tigers in a Malloy alleys match game. Eaton led Nelsons with 222 in the first game while Zuebell posted 184 for Tomah in the final game. Scores show Nelsons winning three straight games with strong team totals.
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Sutton Assumes Lead In League Billiards
George Sutton, veteran billiardist and oldest in the Champion Billiard Players' League, moves into first place after Ora Morningstar withdraws due to his wife’s illness. Chicago rookie Catton shows strong form, winning four of six games as standings register Catton 4-2, Demarest 3-9, Cutler 4-12, Schaefer 1-11, Cochran 3-11.
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Woman Sues Watchdog Tiger Ballad as Robbers Flee
Mrs James Gerhert paid 100 for a dog guaranteed as a man eater. She wept at police headquarters recounting how the ferocious animal pursued two robbers who raided her chicken coop. She recalled hearing one robber call to the dog and carrying it away.
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Sanctioned 168 Game Schedule For A A Association
Chicago prepares for the American Association annual session as owners consider a 168 game schedule on a three trip basis. President Chivington will issue the call, noting the circuit often plays more games than the National and American leagues and faces critique for schedule timing.
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Colored Liberty League Opposes Boxing Ruling
Milwaukee report quotes J. D. Cooke president of the Colored Citizens' Liberty League denouncing the state boxing commission for barring colored boxers from Wisconsin rings as a deliberate insult and a violation of citizens rights. He says the ruling cannot stand in any court and accuses the commission of overstepping its powers.
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Minnesota Basketball Squad Ordered Back to Work After Holiday
Minnesota basketball players face a return to practice after the Christmas break as they were ordered to report for work next Monday. The decision ends hopes of a quiet holiday for the squad in Minneapolis.
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Mattern to Switch from Lehigh to Minnesota Next Year
Minneapolis report states former Gopher half Joe Mattern will leave Lehigh to play for Minnesota next season. The move aims to strengthen the Minnesota backfield as college teams plan for the next year.
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