Dempsey Falls Short In Exhibition With Levinsky In Chicago
In Chicago on February 19 a record indoor crowd of 23,322 watched Jack Dempsey fight King Levinsky in an exhibition billed bout. No decision was given though writers split 18 for Levinsky, 2 for Dempsey, 4 draw. Levinsky outboxed the former champion at times, Dempsey showed signs of wear, and the box office drew 774,199.95 in gate receipts amid strong attendance and ticketing issues.
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Jack Dempsey
Stadiu
Dempsey
Abdalt
Tool
King Levinsky
Fingslae
Levinsky
Teompsey
Jess Willard
Georges Carpentier
Luis Frrpo
King
Smith
Fiempsey
Pody
Bulls
Weer
Ehiantplan
Banassaman
Denwsey
Gene Tunney
Soldier Field
Stadium Corporation
Kingfish
Campbell Still at His Checkers
Campbell and Basil Ryston, visiting Americans, pass time with checkers in Daytona Beach as they wait for the ocean speedway to improve for a new world auto mobile speed record. The two intend to break Campbell's 245.733 metres an hour mark.
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Malcolm Campbell
Ocean Speedway
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Basil Ryston
Fsint
Chherker
Baylor and TCU Lead Big Weekend Clash in Dallas
Baylor Bears atop standings face Texas Longhorns in Waco while TCU Horned Frogs visit Rice Owls in Houston as hopes to topple leaders remain slim. Texas A&M Titans, led by sophomore Merka, clinched a 20 point win at College Station with a strong offense and tight defense.
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Texas Longhorns
Wnco
T. C. U. Horned’ Frogs
Rice Owls
Houston
John B. Heid
Tesas Agenes
Secon
3. M. A. Mustangs
College Station
Jot Merka
Ageles
Mustangs
Merka Lad
Agele
Ulne Upsi Ansles
Moody 4A
Tobortaane Et Foiuinrge
Merke
Reant
Tivdselan Te Nienlaen
Basso Hornsby’s Role Given Crooner Herman
CHICAGO February nineteenth report on Ely Herman of the Chicago Cubs. At 22 he may back up Rogers Hornsby at second base next season, amid the Rajah’s strong hitting. Herman’s minor league promise and Cubs spring prospects are noted, with background on Hornsby’s past ankle injury and Herman’s 327 batting mark in limited Cubs duty. Herman, from New Albany Indiana, stands five feet eleven, 170 pounds, and is moving up from small league play to a major league reserve role.
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Besso Profunda
Grend
Ola Ely Herman
Chicago Cubs
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Tul
Rogers Hornss
Cubs
Rece
Bess
Hornsby
Clarence Vick Blair
Herman
Istaska& Well
Kid
Vicki Dugg
Colton
New Albany
Ind
Detroit
Rogell
Richardson
Toronto
Gatching
Licely
Wyatt
Goldstein
Lawrence
Strang
White
Godl
Riel
Coe
Melder Reynolds
Infelder Kerr
Weiland
Tindsey
Derpres-Leyinrky Srht by rounds and clashes
The report outlines a brutal boxing match with multiple rounds. Heavy exchanges center on Lavinaky and Jack Col Inelope as they trade powerful blows to the head and body. The King and others appear in chaotic action, with hits to the jaw, cuts, and bouts of clinching.
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Geneprey
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Clint
Lavinaks
Wim Pight
Jack Col Inelope
Lavinaky
Dempsey
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Jack
Mmx
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Prasrel
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Trek
Lavineky
Prinosex Crete
Clore
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Jansing
Punch
Diepney
Innity
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Dergozex
Jayincky
Dermasey
Dermasey Wis
Jae Hla
Igaky
Bata
Frisch Admits He's Holdout For Cardinals Comeback
Frank Frisch captain and second baseman of the world champion St Louis Cardinals admitted he was a holdout at his home in New York. He said he expects to report to the Bradenton Florida training camp on March 3 and believes salary disputes with the team will be settled. Local writers speculate he might be traded to the Brooklyn club.
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New York
Frank Frisch
8. Louis Cardinals
Reeorts
St. Louis
Bradenton
Florida
Frisch
Brooklyn
Cubs Veterans Push for Tougher Drill in Spring
At Avalon California on February 18 manager Rogers Hornsby mapped early drills for Cub prospects while two seasoned players Pat Malone and Gabby Hartnett requested extra work and prepared to join today’s session. Weather was expected to normalize, guiding schedule.
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Avalgn
Catalina Island
Calif
Rogers Hornsby
Ieast
California
Hornsby
Cordtrer
Pat Malone
Gabby Hartnett
McMurry Rout West Texas Teachers In Big Win
McMurry Indians shut down West Texas State Teachers in Abilene on Thursday night. Dante Baker led the offense with two triples as McMurry built a safe lead by inning and cruised to the victory.
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McMurry
Abilene
Texas
McMurry Indians
West Texas
Dante
Baker
Ubiel
Billies
Many Chances in American League Stars
Henry F Edwards surveys 1932 American League strength. Athletics shed several veterans and added players from Portland and St Paul as they pursue a fourth straight pennant. Yankees keep most regulars, with rookies and minor leaguers seen as potential upgrades. Washington, Cleveland, St Louis, Boston, Detroit, and Chicago reshuffle rosters, trading pitchers and infielders, while Shreveport hosts the 1932 girls AAU tournament after a Dallas contract dispute.
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Henry F. Edwards
Athletics
Todl
Joe Bonny
Gatehet Palmisano
Moore
McDonald
Coleman
Bowman
Portland
Hochtger
St. Paul
Yankees
Plicher Rhodes
Ad Andrews
Yanks
Plicher Allen
Oronto
New York
Mutfielders
Crosette
San Francisco
Salizgaver
Caldher Padden
Kansas City
Kim
Hollywood
Eddie Furret
Washington
Jouts and
Hadley
Hayes
Reynolds
Kerr
Chicago
Monte Weaver
Ralph Boyle
Baltimore
Cleveland
Joe Boley
Hildebrand
Peerson
Michaels
Buffalo
Boston
Marty McManus
Detroit
Braves Sign Oscar Eckhardt A Promising Outfielder
Braves add 1920s era prospect Oscar Eckhardt a big Texan outfielder from Texas university and the Coast league Seattle Brooklyn coast. Eckhardt born in Yorktown Texas played for Texas University Amarillo 1928 batted .379 1929 .354 with Seattle then Texas league Besement 1930 hit .373 before moving to the Unast league Allasians where he posted .360. A right handed batter 6 feet tall and 180 pounds Eckhardt joins Beaton and Shires in the Braves' emerging talent pool.
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Preas
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Art Shires
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Oscar Eckhardt
San Francisco Missions
Yorktown
Texas
Eckhardt
Texas University
Amarico
Seattle
Besement
Allasians
College Basketball Roundup With Varied Scores Across Programs
A scrambled college basketball recap lists numerous teams and scores from games across the country. Notable mentions include Washington and Lee, Wake Forest, Florida Manhattan, Western Kentucky, and Ohio Valley institutions, with mixed outcomes and several players named in scattered results.
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Amaler
Tovaa
Taubane College
Miasiahri College
Millsaps
Western Kentucky
Centre
Taker U
McPherson
Kan
Southwad Era
Eniveria Tenetsens Tulka
OeInhema
Frithweat
Texchereth
Bouse Xoa
Teuchera
Rartland
Wien
Rerga
Pulsa
Thacspnds II Woftard
Heratyews Ign
Vermant
Donne
Netraaka Wealevan
Patan I Mashinston
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Corbett Leaves Hospital After Injury Recovery
James J. Corbett, former heavyweight champion, is discharged from Presbyterian Hospital this afternoon after a short knockdown. The public figure calls his release the most important victory since dethroning John L. Sullivan, praising the medical staff.
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New York
James J. Corbett
Presbyterian Phustotal
John L. Sullivan
Sidney Franklin to visit in Los Angeles matador plans US bullfighting expansion
Sidney Franklin, the only American matador, recently toured South America and is visiting San Antonio before heading to the Mexican border on business. He stayed briefly at the Gunter hotel in Dallas and told New Orleans interviewers of a plan to establish bullfighting in ten large U.S. cities with sixty imported bulls, though he did not disclose specifics.
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Sidney Franklin
L. A
South America
San Antonio
Gunter Hotel
New Orleans
United States
Champions retain ice skating titles in Montreal
Bonnja Henie of Norway wins figure skating singles title in Montreal defeating a strong international field. The world champion since 1926 and two-time Olympic winner tops 12,000 spectators with a flawless free skate. Fellow Olympic champion Schoeter leads a nine-man field from six nations.
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Montreal
Bonja Henie
Norway
Austria
Miss Henie
Schoeter
Brooks Field Hosts Seven Boxing Bouts Tuesday Night
A card of seven boxing bouts will be held in Hangar T at Brooks Field Tuesday night starting at o'clock. The event opens a series of eliminations to choose the local post team for competition with other army camps. Admission is free to the public.
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Brooks Field
Pugs In Action
Hanger T
Comfort Bearkats Edge DeMolays in Home Clash
Comfort Bearkats defeated the DeMolays in the second game of a home series Friday night on the city court. Bearkats led after winning the previous meeting and seek out of town games, with contact for more details at 1814 Rogers Avenue.
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de Molays
Comfort
Hearkats
Hie City
Bearkats
Rop Cox
Rogera Avenue
Mrs Dreyfuss Named Pirates Board Chair in Pittsburgh
Mrs Barnty Dreyfuss widow of the Pirates former owner assumed duties as chairman of the board of the Pittsburgh National League club. She was elected Thursday with her son in law William E. Benswonger named president and treasurer, reflecting a family hand in leadership.
Miss Orcutt Meets Miss Hicks in Final
Helen Hicks national champion and Maureen Orean sterling Eastern golfer won their semifinals and met in the finals of the worlds women's golf championship in Palm Beach Fla. The report notes Rice cager ineligible after mid winter exams. Ed Rethel as substitute forward on the Pike Institute basketball team remains unavailable for further athletic competition in Houston Feb 19.
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Miss Orcutt
Miss Hicks
Palm Beach
Helen Hicks
Maureen Orean
Ftorlds
RICE
Houston
Ed Rethel
Pike Institute
Clingman Gets Chance At Kallio Friday Night Bout
Promoter Ralph Hammonds hosts a wrestling card at the Expositor assembly hall with Gus Kallio meeting Olly Clingman in the main event. Doug Marcell faces Gene Callet while Red Simms battles Sailor Moran. Jack Burns meets Roy Anderson in the opener as fans sense a possible championship shift.
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Mat Gard
Gus Kallia
Olly Clingman
Doug Marcell
Gene Callet
Red Simms
Sailor Moran
Jack Burns
Roy Anderson
Gun E Kallia
National Association
Otis Clagman
Amarillo
Ralph Hammonds
Fens
Hammonds
Chingman
Ben
Otey
Kallla
Clingman
Tammonds
Jammonds
Kallio
Uke
Mr. Hammonds
Gus
Bes Ab
Douglas Marcell
Toronto
Gene Cullet
Marcell
Bette Chick
Simms
Moran
Red” Slanras
Ballor Moran
New Orleans
Jack Frost
Exposition Arena
Bill Bruder wins sprint sweep at Seton all meet
Bill Bruder of the Newark Athletic club beat a strong field in the Seton all meet, winning the 40 50 and 60 yard dashes. He topped former Ohio State ace George Simpson at each distance by inches to a yard, clocking 5 seconds 5 3 5 seconds and 5 2 seconds.
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Bill Bruder
Newark
Fed
Newark Athletic Club
Aunust Seton
George Simpson
Ohio State University
Simpson
Coast Star
Bruder
Stroud Chosen Captain as Track Team Reports
Thirteen men reported to Coach Whiteside for track duties in February weather. John Willie Stroud was elected to lead the squad this season among the reporters. The roster includes Captain Stroud Berdette Russell Afentilian Gastee KiaWR Rogers Gecrest Heath Bolleek Boles Beeels.
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Devine
Whiteside
John Willie Stroud
Berdette
Russell
Afentilian
Gastee
Kiawr Rogers
Gecrest
Heath
Bolleek
Boles
Beeels
Speed Skating Championship Opens at Lake Placid
A crack international field started the world speed skating championships at Lake Placid with Hlgaken Petersen of Notwar winning the 100 meter in 44.4 seconds and Bernt Evensen second in 44.5. Absentees Jack Ames and Irving Jaffee left favorites vulnerable amid Olympic form comparisons as races for 500 and 1500 meters were set for later. Nebraska Rules Baseball Out for 1932 season.
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Olympic Arena
Lake Placid
N.Y
Hlgaken Petersen
Notwar
Frat Evert
Fie Wnrlis
Bernt Evensen
Nacwas
Jack Ames
Irving Jaffee
Orijen
Dhey Too
Jaffee
Shen
United States
Dartmouth College
Cunoon
Del Rio Prospects for baseball season
Del Rio high school Wildcats enter spring training with optimism as Dizzy Dean rides the mound on Feb 22. Veterans Jack Veltman, Junior Veltman return to second and short. Jack Laughin seeks third base alongside Nap Guarneto. Other teammates include Douglas Gordon Cody Wardlaw and S. B. Roberts.
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Texas
Ainning
Wildcats
Monsany
Dizzy Dean
Veltman
Jack
Junior
Jack Laughifm
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