Dempsey Retains Title After Commission Action Roils Boxing
New York Athletic Commission ruled Jack Dempsey ineligible after a telegraphic bout incident stirring upheaval in boxing. The ruling freezes Wills title challenge and bars promoter and manager involvement linked to Dempsey. Dempsey’s camp says he will fight any eligible promoter when terms are met.
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New York
Jack Dempssey
New York Athletic Commission
Boyle
Thirty Acres
Jersey City
Tex Rickard
Harry Wills
Dempsey
Wills
Pacific Coast
New Jersey
Rickard
Paddy Mullens
Jack Kearns
Farewell to record hopes as Nurmi Laboring for Indoor Mile
Sports brief notes Nurmi fails to equal his time in a half mile indoors as he tries to pay farewell to card tracks in New York. Jimmy Connolly trails. Frigerio the Italian walker eyes victory over Fear in 2500 metres while Borotra arrives for national championship in New York.
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Nurmi
New York
Jimmy Connolly
Paavo
Willie Ritola
Frigerio
Willie Plant
Jean King
Joe Fear
Sixteen Qualify For Winger Golf Tournament In Florida
Augustine Florida March 25 Sixteen golfers have qualified for the ninth Winger Florida winter golf tournament played here. Stanley Thom Canadian amateur won the tag round yesterday coming off his brother Frank who also held the Canadian amateur title. Thom shot 71 two strokes behind Willie Hunter, former title holder.
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Et Augustine
Fla
Florida
Stanley Thom
Frank
Willie Hunter
Cubs Eye Top Finish in 1925 With Stronger Roster
Chicago manager William Killefer predicts the Cubs will climb higher in 1925, adding hitting strength and improved pitching. He notes Rabbit Maranville’s injury weakens shortstop but praises Clark Pettigine and the mound staff led by Grover Alexander, Kaufman, Kezn, Cooper, and Root. O’Farrell will handle catching, with Cherry or Hartnett vying for second, Weiss and Miller in left, and Statz in center.
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Los Angeles
Chicago
Wiliam Killefer
Cub
Killefer
Cubs
Maranville
Clark Pittinger
Salt Lake City
Grover Alexander
Tony Kaufman
Vic Kezn
Cooper
Charles Root
Robert O'Farrell
John Cherry
Charles Hartnett
Art Weiss
Lawrence Miller
Arnold Statz
Hava Tampa Cigars Ignite Notable Success
The Tampa cigar brand Hava Tampa Cigars is highlighted as a major success in recent years with a reported 24 to 12 score in a referenced metric, signaling strong market performance and recognition.
Little Rock Purchases Minneapolis Outfielder
Henry Rondeau, veteran outfielder, has been purchased by the Little Rock club of the Southern Association from the Minneapolis club of the American Association. Announcement came last night from President R. G. Allen of the Little Rock club.
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Ark
Henry Rondeau
Little Rock Club
Southern Association
Minneapolis Club
American Association
R. G. Allen
McCarthy Beats Young Corbett in Fresno Ten Rounds
Dominick McCarthy of Boston defeats Young Corbett of Fresno in a ten round boxing match held in Fresno. The bout ends after ten rounds with McCarthy securing a decision victory.
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Corbett Fresno
Dominick McCarthy
Boston
Young Corbett
Fresno
Sullivan to defend junior title against Ballerino in April
Philadelphia report states Kid Sullivan of Brooklyn, holder of the junior lightweight title, will defend his crown in a 10 round bout against Mike Ballerino of Bayonne New Jersey in April.
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Salt Lake City
Ork
Newight
Terris
Sammy Mans
Illinois
Ahletic Commission
Benard
Philadelphia
Kid Sullivan
Brooklyn
Mike Ballerino
Bayonne
N. J
Murray Signed to Box Rosenburg in Philadelphia Bout
Tommy Murray Philadelphia bantamweight was signed to box Charley Rosenburg, new bantamweight champion, in Philadelphia on April 13 for a 10 round decision fight.
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Murry
Philadelphia
Tommy Murray
Charley
Phil) Rosenburg
Baseball Camps News From Cardinal Camp to Giants in Florida
Baseball update from spring camps shows St Louis Cardinals finishing stay in Stockton with three games vs Kansas City. Browns vs Buffalo Internationals at Tarpon Springs. Cubs beat Angels 9 7 led by Grigsby Adams Pittinger O Farrell contributing two hits. Shreveport ties between Eddie Collins and Harry Hooper. Cobb takes veterans to Augusta for six game tour. Reds optimistic about Florida stay under Hendricks. Ruth set to play for Athletics in Fort Myers while Cochrane returns. Red Sox resume practice in New Orleans ahead of Pelicans series. Braves prep for Giants in St Peterburg.
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St. Louis Cardinals
Stockton
Calif
Rickey
Kansas City American Association
Browns
Buffalo Internationals
Palmetto
Tarpon Springs
Fla
New York Giants
Chicago
Denver Grigsby
Chicago Cub
Los Angeles Angels
Sparky Adams
Pinkie Pittinger
O'Farell
Shreveport
Eddie Collins
Hary Hooper
Philadelphia
Fort Myers
Babe Ruth
Philadelphia Athletics
Milwaukee
American Association
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Mackmen
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Hale
Phillies
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Bradentown
Boston
Red Sox
New Orleans
The
Pelicans
Fred Wingfeld
Jack Quinn
Braves
St. Petersburg
Cleveland Indians Left Handed Edge Over Right With Florida Pitchers
In Florida the Indians’ left hand pitchers appear dominant with five lefties reported able to travel the full season. Jim Edwards Shery Smith Garland Buckeye Watson Clark are southpaws and Byron Speece is the lone right hander. Edwards has recovered from knee injuries and boating accidents and is expected to be a sensation in 1925.
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Cleveland
Cleveland Indians
Florida
Jim Edwards
Shery Smith
Garland Buckeye
Watson Clark
Byron Speece
Edwards
Pirates top Seals 4 3 as Carey homers in fourth
Pittsburgh beat San Francisco 4 to 3 in a 10 game series, Captain Carey clubbing a ball into the left field bleachers in the fourth inning to seal the win. Babe Ruth belted his first homer of the year for the Yankees in a 10 to 5 Brooklyn victory at St. Petersburg, while the Giants routed the Browns 9 to 2 in Sarasota.
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Pirates
Esterday
San Franciscos Seals
Carey
New York
Yankee
St. Petersburg
Babe Ruth
Brooklyn
Yanks
Giants
Browns
Sarasota
Senators Rally To 2 1 Victory Over Bisons In Florida
Washington edged Buffalo 2 to 1 in Palmetto Florida as the Senators, hitless Wonders, collected two hits aided by a walk in the eighth. Buffalo had five hits off three Washington pitchers in a tight midseason exhibition.
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Washington
Senators
Buffalo International League Club
Palmetto
Fla
Bisons
Bus Waiting Room 208 at So Grand Telephone 772
A brief notice notes a bus waiting room location 208 near So Grand and lists a contact telephone 772 with an effective date or time marker 4-25t.
Hubbard opt s out of baseball to chase college football
Cal Hubbard, a Centenary gridiron star, arrived in Monroe for a Drillers tryout and left for Missouri, choosing to resume college football next season to avoid college baseball bans. Possible move to Wyoming noted as Centenary stars have done after Bo McMillan. Outfield spots at Forsythe likely filled by Harvey Albrecht Pat Jennings Bryans and Yost.
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Hubbard
Bo” McMillan
University of Wyoming
Forsythe
Harvey Albrecht
Pat
Jennings
Bryans
Yost
Ruether's Comeback Plans Highlight Salary Dispute
Washington left hander Walter Ruether agrees to a reduced 1925 contract and proposes self funded rehab at Hot Springs to restore his arm. He warned Clark Griffith he would retire if the arm does not respond, highlighting his serious commitment and character questions.
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Washington
David J. Walsh
Tampa
Fla
Walter
Dutch” Ruether
Washington Senators
Clark Griffith
Ruether
Dodgers
Griffith
Hot Springs
Washington Club
Ruether Seeks Return to Major League after Trade Talk
The letter from Ruether to managers Griffith and Stanley Harris fuels talk of a return to baseball. Harris and Griffith show enthusiasm for the left-hander and Ruether says he would do anything for manager Stanley Harris as he seeks a renewed major league contract.
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Ruether
Griffith
Stanley Harris
Bell's Tin Shop Prices for Valley and Ridge Tinwork
At Bell's Tin Shop 410 Walnut Street prices listed for tin valley and galvanized valley in 14 and 20 inch sizes, with per foot rates 6 to 12 cents and 8 inch ridge roll at 4 cents per foot. Includes 11 1/2? per line.
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Bell
Walnut St
Bennetts Case Opens in Chattanooga Trial Hearing
In Chattanooga on March 24 the state announced the prosecution will fill the court day as W H Bennett and Mae Bennett face murder charges in the death of Miss Auguste Hoffman, aunt of Bennett. The couple, now of Rome, Georgia, are tried with a large roster of witnesses subpoenaed.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
A. P
W. H. Bennett
Mae Bennett
Auguste Hoffman
Bennett
Bennetts
Rome
Death of Tarleton Surrounded by Mystery
Death of Dr. Robert Tarleton a state Methodist leader remains a mystery with authorities unsure if death was by action or murder. Investigators pursue every angle to determine a definite cause.
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Tarleton
Hot Springs
Robert Tarleton
Seizure of 2000 Quarts of Imported Booze Reported
NEW ORLEANS March 24. Seizure of about 2000 quarts of imported whiskies and wines and several automobiles at Thibodaux was reported by local prohibition enforcement. The liquor destined for Texas was found in a garage where Texas-licensed cars were parked.
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New Orleans
Thibodaux
Texas
LeJeune's Cafe Promotes Thursday Chicken Dinner
An old advert invites readers to eat at LeJeune's Cafe with a weekly chicken dinner every Thursday priced at fifty cents. The line 25-11 likely indicates a date or catalog reference.
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LeJeune’s
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