Gibbons Claims World Heavyweight Title Amid Dempsey Retirement
Eddie Kane, manager, announces Tommy Gibbons will claim the world heavyweight title since Dempsey is retired, stating Gibbons would defend against challengers including Wills Firpe Henavit and others. Dempsey insists he has no retirement and would fight Gibbons or any challenger when a promoter arranges a bout.
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Rice to Open Talks on Firpo Fight in London Era
Brooklyn Daily Eagle writer Thomas Rice arrived in the United States to negotiate the Tommy Gibbons versus Luis Angel Firpo bout. He outlined plans to meet Eddie Kane, Gibbons manager, and stated Firpo has signed a contract while Kane is en route to New York to finalize terms.
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Weinert Offered Bout With Firpo in London Fight?
Charley Weinert heavyweight contender plans a Monday night bout with Joe Downey in Cincinnati. He may travel to England to fight Luis Firpo. London promoters reportedly doubt securing Tex Rickard rival Tom Gibbons, and Weinert would box Firpo for three times Firpo's prior payoff.
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Loyal coach Teidy to join Omaha club in Western League
George Cap Teidy, longtime minor league figure and former manager of San Antonio’s Texas League pennant winner in the 1900s, will be sold to the Omaha Western League club this summer. He prepares to leave for Omaha to meet owner Barany Borel and discuss a spring training camp as he heads north through a harsh winter.
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Cap) Teidy
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Curley pivots to rental work after Chicago football glory
Robert Curley the famed University of Chicago quarterback and Western Conference champion has begun learning signals for a new career in a renter agents firm after finishing college in December. He won ten games for Chicago with field goals while star shortstop Charles Hollacher plans no season start due to illness.
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Bob) Curley
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Trinity Eleven Chooses Holton as New Coach
San Antonio football players at Trinity University look ahead to next season as Barry Tolton, former Notre Dame center and longtime St. Edward’s official, is named coach and will take over duties after the current year. Tolton’s San Antonio ties and prior roles position him as successor to A. J. Robinson.
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Freebooters Take Park Polo Honors
The Lighta Corps Freebooters won another polo round robin Sunday at Ridge Park, defeating the Division Infantry and San Antonio Polo. The squad included majors, captains Flaster and Hettin, lieutenants Smith and Jones, with Chittim and Meadows among others. Infantry players Chapman Cullum Heffner and Bradley. Army stars will travel to Austin to face an Austin team led by Earl Shaw and George Miller using the Miller Shaw string.
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Duncan Mitchell Beat Californians Exhbition Match
San Francisco reports George Dancan and partners Espinosa and MacDonald defeated California golfers by 6 and 4 in a SG hole exhibition at Merced Golf and Country Club. California star Smith struggled with iron play and confidence. Espinosa faced green and tee troubles.
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Cage Card Highlights High School Matchups Across City
A fragmented schedule lists Tamer Hail at Main Avenue High against Heights High and ALamo N.C. BL facing Utilities, with multiple games noted including T. & X. versus Sacred Heart and First Infantry against 12th Artillery. Other entries show Travis Park versus Laurel Heights and Brackenridge High versus Mighth Squadron in suggested evening slots.
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Academic Leaguers Swing Into Action Openers
Main Avenue High School and Alamo Heights High School open the Academic Basketball League north division at 4 PM Monday on Barner Hall court. Brackenridge High faces Institute in the south division opener Tuesday on a yet to be chosen court.
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MontGomery to Fight Sharkey January 20 in Boston
Boston promoter announced Jack Sharkes the Boston heavyweight has been matched to meet Sully Montgomery of Fort Worth Texas in a ten round bout in Boston on January 20. Also reported Eleanor Garatti of San Rafael won the 50 yard free in 29 3 5 seconds, a new coast record, and will compete in the national indoor championships in St Augustine, Florida.
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Two Intermediate Teams Keep Clean Slates in League
In a Turner Hall court round, only two teams remained undefeated in the City Intermic- Minte Basket Ball League. The Wildcats beat Government Mail 35 to 20 to stay tied for first, while Tar Grayjackety routed the Light Xensies 42 to 20. Cubs edged the Thulldoge 24 to 18. Scoring highlighted by Yo4 Vales with 15, James 11, Linn 8, and Arbuckle and Porter with 6 each for Government Hill.
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Southwestern Loop Schedule Planned for May First
Salina Kansas reports tentative plans for a 126 game Southwestern League season opening May 1 and ending Labor Day September 7. Salary cap set at 2400 per club including manager. Last year's six teams Balvin Newton Eureka Independence Arkansas City Enid represented. Next league meeting at Wichita January 20 for final schedule and organization. Ben Dimond to manage Enid next season. League described as near ready with all bills paid and a balance in treasury.
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Dodgers Star Dazzy Vance Rebuffs Brooklyn Contract
Brooklyn pitcher Dazzy Vance, recently voted National League MVP, refused a two year contract offered by Charles Ebbetts, seeking a three year deal. He left for Clearwater Florida to begin arm care while awaiting spring training with Brooklyn.
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Veterans and youths stride in City Handicap Bowling League finish
The fifteenth week ends with Cloonan & Osborn top on 3005 pins and Ralph Nixon setting league marks. Nixon bowled a 273 single game and a 710 series, while Wendeberg led averages at 201. Other strong scores included Thomas 220, Reimarg 585, and Wagenfehr 572 as records rise for Cloonan & Osborn and I.G. & Coal Co. teams.
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Ray vows to beat Nurmi in Illinois A C handicap race
Chicago January 12 The Ray predicts he will measure Panyo Nurmi in the mile and three quarters indoor race at the Illinois A C handicap event Friday night at the Coliseum. Ray holds the indoor world record for the distance and praised Nurmi for beating him in New York. Nurmi requested the distance change to attempt new indoor marks, while Ray trains for the race and aims to prevail next time.
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Sichtе Squadrons Teash Keeps Up Pace
Sichtе Squadron’s teash stays competitive as they defeat First Infantry 39 to 23. Lee scoring 10 for the Friars and Stephens eight lead Infantry efforts. Woentzel and Tirb top Infantry with 10 and 8. Other players listed include Patterson, Tar, Curtis, and Koen, with Arbuckle and Turner adding double figures for the Trailroaders.
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Lewis Aims to Reclaim Lost Wrestling Title
Kansas City report notes world wrestling champion Lewis plans to pursue regain of the title after losing to Wayne Munn who is credited with earning the championship here. Lewis, recovering in hospital from bruises, blamed underestimation of his opponent for the defeat.
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Greb to Meet Delaney in One Round No-Decision
St Paul Minn Jan 12 Warry Greb world middleweight champion has agreed to fight Jimmy Deanery of St Paul in a one round no decision bout set for February 2. The rivals have met twice before with Greb prevailing both times.
Delaney Bout Will Give Fans Lowdown On Tiger Flowers
New York Jan 12 Boxing previews set a lowdown on Tiger Flowers versus Jack Delaney for twelve rounds at Madison Square Garden. Flowers, a dark complexioned fighter, has been widely described as fragile in form while Delaney’s shin may be as much of a concern as Flowers’ readiness. Both are billed for a workmanlike contest despite uncertainties about Flowers recent knockdowns.
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Missouri to meet USC in track meet on April 11
Los Angeles January 11 University of Missouri will face the University of Southern California in a track meet here April 11. Announcement came from Dean Crowmell Trioun track and field coach after negotiations concluded with a telegram from Graduate Manager Brewer of Missouri Cromwell paid.
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Waco Remains Only Chance For Texas League Franchise
A troubled 1925 Texas League race narrows to Waco as the lone viable bidder after Galveston and Oak Cliff lose ground. Corsicana fades, Dallas and Fort Worth figures weigh in, and a committee led by Doak Roberts prepares lease contracts if Waco secures entry within the week.
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McCarley Leads City Intermediates With 54 Points
Star forward Dadie McCarley of Geayjackets and Main Avenue High School tops the City Intermediate Tengy scoring with 54 points in the first month, ahead of runnerup Jimmy Miller by nine. Rudolph Davalos trails with 2 and Arbuckle 40. Selmeider is the top guard with 25, and Marshall leads centers with 12. The list includes many players and positions with points noted.
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