Disbanding of Athletics Team Sparks Debate Over Interest
The association announced the disbanding citing lack of interunit interest among members as the main motive. The team produced notable figures such as Avery Brundage and Rose, holder of the 51 foot shot put record. Plans call for continued swimming and ice hockey competition while efforts to reengage members focus on track and field reform at a later date.
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Sibtual Witldrawel
Guchaists
Avery Brundage
Presient
A. Alu
Rose
AzNe Brosks
Siscus
Subrundage
A. al
Cherry Circle
Amioca
Sheldon ‘Clark
Stiletic Committee
La Crosse Fighter Wins Wendup Event
La Crosse fighter Jimmy Gill won an eight round decision over Tommy Havel of Pine City in a Wendup event. There were no knockdowns.
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LA Crosse
Jimmy Gill
Lau Crosse
Rresent
Dechaign
Tommy Havel
Pine City
Mian
Weathered chess action sparks delayed county match
Inclement weather forces few games at Wellhoef amid January monthly opening. Nims and Tietch compete with a 3 to 1 result as Hunish & Knuffe offer a merchandise prize for a lone correct solution. County Champ William Elliott and Two Rivers vie for a five man team match next Sunday against Manitowoc.
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Wellhoef
Hangeapl Urpament
Mpateh
Nims
Tietch
Oe Werk Hoeter
Hunish & Knuffe
Enryquiat
Sag
William Elliott
Twa Rivera
Emporium
Two Rivers
Manitowoc
Kvenin
Wil
Chist Rabn
Doc Donohue
Fandy
Burger
Menitowoc
Ugclde
Welch Manufacturing CO
Auiey
Central Press
Delner
Deda
New York
Ipek
Elatee
Jack Delaney
Jub G
Muchia
Tsaldeader
Jimmy
Pueraia
Sistary
Carers
Bon A
D. Rowett
Beth Ra
Pitbout
Cann
Delaney
Fenould
Becker
Square Garden
Ashenbramner
Weight class fighter dies after last count in tilt
Disjointed report notes a flyweight fighter dying today after a bout described as a boring exhibition featuring Steve Selina. It mentions a concussion sustained during the fight and references a separate incident involving a slot machine installation at the Alpha Xi Delta sorority house at Wisconsin.
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Sluurgh
Kani
Steve Selina
Civella
Madison, Wie
Alpha XI Delta
University of Wisconsin
Daily Cardinal
Chi Omega
Gamma Phi Beta
Rickard and Dempsey Saga Told in 1920s Portrait
United Press reports in 1920 recount how promoter Jack Kearns sold Jack Dempsey to Rickard, noting Rickard doubted Dempsey's size yet helped shape the Dempsey era. The piece details early meetings in 1918 1919 and key bouts including Fulton and Sharkey, with Rickard and Dempsey forming a fraught but pivotal partnership in boxing history.
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Tes
Rickard
United Fresh
United Press
Jack Kearns
Jack Dempsey
Rickert
Dempsey
Rickerd
Goldfield
Galfield
Kearns
Dempseyr
Fred Fulton
Minnesota
Harrison
N. J
Hickanc
Richard
New Yorker
Ad Thatcher
Toledo
Fight Manager Gien Bate Pilot of Sammy Baker
Gien Bate named fight manager for Sammy Baker while Sid Zens was reportedly denied by the New York Commission amid regulatory action.
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Gien Bate
Sammy. Baker
Sid Zens
New.ork
Dempsey Eyes Possible Comeback After Fight Talks
Dempsey would direct the Jack Sharkey Young Stribline bout set for February 27. Carey said it was his personal belief that Dempsey is capable of another fight physically, though he has not confirmed plans or intentions.
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Dempsey
Jack Sharkey-Young-Stribline
Carey
St Louis Cardinal Haines Fails to Sign Cards Contract
Star hurler Jess Haines held a second conference in St Louis and did not sign a 1929 contract at home in Phillipsburg Ohio. The piece notes a nonagreement and mentions a game tonight at Terrace Gardens in Manitowoc City between the Manitowoc City Team and an unnamed opponent.
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Jess Haines
Loo
Jess Benes
St Louis Cardinals
Phillipsburg
Dotrt
Vance
Terrace Gardens
Manitowoc City
Pulverized Coal touted to revive Britain's coal industry
London reports a new pulverization method that turns coal into a fine powder fluffed with inert gas to prevent dust explosions. The process yields a fluid coal substitute cheaper than oil with equal heating power, enabling shipboard transport and pipelines. Union and miner representatives backed trials in Yorkshire Notts and Southampton, signaling potential for marine use and broader industry revival.
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London
Great Britain
Britain
Seauyreti's
Wixemen's
Wellas
Yorkshire
Notts and
Sou
Southampton
Barnsley Champ Seeks Workhouse Over Jail Plan
Ridney Newton the tin whine world champion aspirant appeared in Birmingham area court on a charge of assault and asked for a workhouse ticket as punishment. He said he was tired of the run and would swap the championship for a place in the workhouse. The court deferred ruling.
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London
Ridney Newton
Barnsley
Newton
Ebemsley
Sasemult
Chicago Hockey Teams Clash as Marquette Meet Tonight
Chicago Athletic Association sextet faces Marquette University in a headline collision. The Hilltoppers won the Northern Intercollegiate last season, and Gyma squad is noted in local coverage as a strong rival.
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Chicago
Marquette Milwaueres
Chicago Athletic” Association
Marquette University
Hilltoppers
Gyma
Manitowoc Captures Post as Conference Race Tightens
Jaiea Kuple leads Manitowoc with 14 points in a 53 to 34 loss to Bay opponents, as West Green Bay and Oshkosh trade steady offenses. Galbreith posts six, Vierly five, and Appleton's Vierly 42 points in the standings clash. Manitowoc drops to second after split results. Fond du Lac hosts Green Bay as Sheboygan, Oshkosh, and Appleton chase top spots in the River Valley loop.
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Jaiea Kuple
Manitowoc
Carly
Onblegsis
Ted For
Haliman
Wes Green Bay
Livbénedn
Oshkosh
Epplic
Sevih ‘ Bay
Gams
Manitowor If
Marinette
Manitowac
Prortion fHls
Eave West Grean Bay
Bard Battie
Eay Algot
Sheboygan
West Green Bay
Huet Green Bay
Oshfork
Apgieton
Mark ‘Nette
Bapia
Green Bay
West
SyTanesium
Alice Joyce Shines In Society Drama The Squall
Exclusive Central Press Dispatch from The Maplewood Times New York reports stars fade yet charm endures as Alice Joyce delivers a refined performance in a society drama. The film offers a chance to display her talent as a perfect lady amid maternal dialogue.
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Central Preas Dispatch
Mapitowoe Times
New York
Alice Joyce
Alice
Ashe
First National
Han
Bowlers Sheet Records at Haupt Alley
Sparked by a Sunday event at Haupt Alley on January 3 bowlers posted mixed scores. Individual entries included a Batry $2.08 Li2-7t performance, signaling ongoing league activity amid local bowling scene chatter.
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Haupt
Jay Street
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