The Other Side of the Vice in Boxing History
The article surveys boxing greats from Stanley Ketchel to the Irish fighter Siki, noting Siki's multilingualism and volatile behavior. It recalls Siki’s extreme lifestyles, the Paris taxi incident, and a dramatic career arc ending with his death in New York after plans to return to France. It mentions Ketchel as a rare example of a man of high intellect in boxing.
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James Pigg
Stanley Ketchel
Sili
Mike McTigue
Dublin
St. Patrick's Day
Siki
Hiv
Paris
New York
Tim
Hesree
Georges Carpentier
Sikl
America
Ketchel Boxing Legend Dies in Missouri Town
Ketchel, once a heavyweight rival of Jack Johnson, known for a brutal style and fearless victories, died after being wounded in a Missouri town. His career featured highs with Papke and a rise from lighter bouts to championship contention, leaving a lasting mark on boxing history.
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Hetchel
Billy Papke
Tketchel
Stke
Hinds
Ketchel
Papke
Melchel
Major Plaid
Ketche
Missouri
Lahorsr
Katehbol
Wasahiot
Sho
Goldie
Wilson Misner
Hig
Ketehel
Nbong
Jim Tully
West Highland Terrier history and breed standards recounted
A reader's essay traces the West Highland White Terrier roots from medieval Scotland to modern show kennels. It celebrates the breed as a hardworking family companion, detailing its appearance, temperament, and long association with nobility and hunting.
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Cngulan
Scotland
Englend
Scodtend
Frenes
Argyll
An Athletic Nightmare by Slip Carr on Empire sports co operation
A reflective piece by E. W. Slip Carr argues that Australian athletes face immense trials and that imperial cooperation in sports is needed. It cites the Centenary Games in Melbourne and notes officials claim Australia is distant from the center of events, calling for genuine empire wide participation and fair support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evan Hunter
Gritgh Athletic
Melbourne
Australia
Amazing Athlete in History at 1924 Norway Games
A fragmentary reminiscence recalls Nurmi, the prodigiously gifted Finnish runner, at a 1924 social in Norway where he declined company to run the full distance, saying he preferred the solitary pull of the race and chewing over endurance amid smoky air.
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Narn
Midand
Norway
Cristiana
Nurmi
Hero at Seven Years of Age and Glenn Cunningham
A fragmented tribute lauds seven year old heroism and Glenn Cunningham of Kansas. It recalls Cunningham surviving a devastating fire, enduring severe injuries, and overcoming to set a famous record at Princeton and defeating Ball Bombthon in a landmark mile race. The piece highlights Spartan courage, willpower, and determination triumphing over adversity.
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Glenn Cunn Ainghem
Kansas
U.S.A
Vanine
Glenn Cunningham
Cunningham
Jils
Hla Cheno
Feec
Princeton
Palmer Stadium
Glenn Cunninghei
Kanaus
Coarial
Ball Bonthron
Princetown University
Cuniumpium
Tom
Win
Glenn Cunningholm
Hannas
Andrews Green Fees and Indian Davis Cup Plans
A garbled sports page notes three St Andrews courses earning £ 2172, £ 1318, and £ 217 with a total drop from 1933. India rejects a Davis Cup challenge for the year but hopes to send a small team to Europe. Joe Davis to meet Tom Newman in the world’s professional Shocker Championship heat at Thurston's on April 8.
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T. Andrews
St. Andrews
Eden
Jubilee
India
Joe Davis
Tom Newman
Thurston's
Alec Mann
Smethewick
Conrad Stanbury
Wille Smith
Joe Davie
United King
Thouraton’'s
Tom, Newman
Jie’ Davin
Willip Smith
Davis Dod Smith
Wilplysa
Reviews by W M Rutledge on England West Indies Test
The third Test at Georgetown ended in a draw amid slow batting and protest over defensive play. England stalled in the second innings, Wyatt scoring 71 in long minutes while Hammond waited, and the crowd vocally criticized the tactics despite Constant’s 21 overs with 11 maidens and Grant’s 23 overs for 24 runs. The piece urges brighter cricket and calls on selectors to restore attacking play for paying spectators.
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Constantius
Andre Grant
England
Hammond
Wyatt
Poor Fred Perry and the troubled Australian tour
The piece reflects on Fred Perry’s slump in Australia and compares his struggles to those of Vines in 193% The author notes Perry’s mind is elsewhere and predicts a rebound similar to Vines with Crawford Quint and the Davis Cup in view The article suggests Perry may return to Australia and California by March amid changing professional tennis dynamics.
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Hin
Waying
Australia
Parry
Crawford
Quint
Perry
Englshman
Cit Sutter
Australian Fall And The King Of The Court
An ornate profile describes a monarch of the court, praising his charm and fitness while noting the ascent and reverses of Fred Perry. It portrays Perry as steadfast, not losing his standing in defeat, and hints at his climb toward glory in tennis.
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Hay
Posanssea
Pki Chat
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Boitling
Ton Son
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Kerry Blue
Pista
Tony
Jong
Am Tong
Alge
Marka
K.W. Shefford Shistol
Leva
Marihog
Big State
Ehefield
South Australa
Queensland
Marks
Willd Brown
Bobby Wilson
Sydneay Stadium
Brown
Wilkon
Hanna
Wilnon
Hla Strida
Wilson
Sydney
Mal
West Highland
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Slip
Carr
Champloina
Momi
Elkhart
Floyd
H. J. Corrigan
No. 2
Lefe
W. Fl. Maser
Balemain
Royal Agricultural Showground
Lyd
Indian Cricket Central Board
Kenya
London
NEW English Lla
G. F. Gootman Hey
English Lawn Tennis Association Council
Hr. Roper Warrett
Goodman
M Jong Unte
Ceme
Birmingham
Wickshire
CALC
Capstown
Baer
Max Baereheighes
Preitt
Buddy
Arsenal T
Henry Nortis
Ameri
Lealla Tinighton
George Harry
Alex Ron
Bagsland
T On
West Bromwich Albionta-giruind
PA Council
International Medical Assachss Jtion Board
Yorkshire
Yorkshins C.O.C
Leeda Clute
Stagon
Nottinghamshire
Leeds
Maurice Leylan
W. M. Rutledge
West Indies
Georgetown
Brith Guiana
Seome
Iaves
Tung
Fred Perry
Cerawford
Austin
Great Britain
Thair County
Bey
Fred. Perry
Patel
Usseu
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