Walker’s boxing career spans welter to middleweight reigns
The article traces Mickey Walker’s rise from 1920s welterweight champion to a later attempt at the middleweight title. It notes his 1922 welter crown win over Jack Britten, NY boxing ban after refusing to fight Dave Shage, and a late-career move toward middleweight following bouts with Latzo and Dundee. It also recounts his 1955 push to meet Harry Greb and a memorable New York fight where Greb defeated him decisively.
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Jock Kearns
Tate Eddie Roberts
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Ban Johnson Restoration Sparks Major League Turmoil
The article details tensions within baseball leadership as Ban Johnson's restoration stirs contention. It notes proposals to renew Landis’s contract, reactions from owners and officials, and preparations for a league session to resolve the advisory board and governance disputes.
Frederick High Defeats DeMolay 28 to 13 in Auditorium
Frederick High School beats DeMolay 28 to 13 with quicker offense and better teamwork. The Frederick squad dominated in ball handling and scoring while opponents showed less practice and struggled in defense.
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Bowling league results spark tight standings in C League
The Diamond and Hustler clubs led decisive wins over Dreamlands and Paramounts in the C League with Wednesday games. high scores included a 472 spike by Jack and 230 in a single game. Dreamlands dropped two of three but stay in contention as high scorers rule the night.
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Local youths form team and seek games with rivals
A community notes a new basketball club named Cramer's Candy Kids formed by former Maryland School for the Blind member Denny Cramer crew includes Downes Smith Wittebrewer and others. Leonard Downes elected captain with Alwa Cramer as manager. Central high school loses to Morrisville School in a recent game and regional interest grows for matches against all state teams.
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Curtain Contest Nets Victory For St. Marys
The article reports St. Marys winning a curtain contest with participant Coan Malley leading Tas Vaar and Mars's Gi tege agere pried. The match involved Kintetaturs and Wecherlas oy evrug a devise trical oes the Vein Siar e Rd.
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St Johns Ends Four Year Winless Run In Rough Victory
St Johns defeated Bas Wan ta bad to snap a four year drought in a gritty match. The Bas Wan ta bad offense faced strong defense from St Johns as Lipps and Rider led scoring with strong second half defense sealing the hard fought win.
Hornsby May Quit World Champions Shakeup In Baseball Talks
Confusion surrounds possible moves as Hornsby eyed by Giants and Cubs during NL negotiations. Talks to replace Frank Frisch and attract attention from Babe Ruth era headlines highlight cross town interest and salary disputes. A West move and college soccer results also noted.
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Memorial Markers Ejected as State Road Plan Proposed
Local leaders urged marker removals along Liberty route as a state roads program under Sen. Stegina’s initiative. Chairman Mackall defended the need citing surplus foods and seasonal road work while noting costs and maintenance concerns.
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