Syracuse boxing memories recall Hayes and Meyers legends
The piece chronicles local fighters Warder Dennis Hayes and George Meyers, detailing Hayes battles with Charlie Mitchell in Leadville and a tough draw with Ogden Jack Hanlon. It also recalls Meyers’ working men hotel as a boxing hub, his flashy promotions, and a Fourth of July bout with Salt Boiler in Meyers’ yard drawing a large crowd.
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Wyren
John Cawley
Salina
Warder
Dennis Hayes
Hayes
Charlie Mitchell
Leadville
Col
Mitchell
Syracuse
Herb Slade
San Francisco
Colorado
Ogee Jack Hanlon
Mattydale
Chris
Watson
Jim Clark
Oneida
Salvation “Army
Hbors
George Meyers
George
Meyers
John Bull
John Mullock
John
Salivs
Sand Hiller
Brighton
Liverpool
Fight crowds crumble aging ring in historic brawl ending in collapse
An aged fighter trips and drops to his knees as an overeager opponent rams him. The crowd floods in shouting at the old man, the rickety ring collapses, and everyone falls. The Journal notes Donnebrook Fair style brawls and recalls boxing scenes, with photos later mailed back to Charlie Heck.
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Donnebrook Fair
Charlie Heck
Syracuse Freshmen Sail For Oswego Contest
Syracuse undefeated freshmen depart for Oswego Normal at 3 PM to face Oswego Normal with Hayman and Searle as forwards Reiss at center and Fogarty Kriz as guards Hrentlinger may guard Normal’s lanky center A second Archbold gym contest versus Central High Monday night followed by two games next week versus Cortland and Colgate squads Coach Lew Anteay rested the varsity after a long workout before the trip.
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Syracuse
Oswego
Exysinger
Hayman
Searle
Reiss
Fogarty
Kriz
Hrentlinger
Noremal
Baysingera
Central High
Tastima
Mrnday
Ams
Hutt
Han
Cortland Somat
Syracuss
Colgaté
Orange
Vidar
Lew Anteay
Balleteers
Corzeil
Baisek
Beek
Caldwell
Fisker
Ger Sten
Hall
Bensemer
Rosary Defeats Cathedral In Early Season Battle
In Central New York last night Most Holy Rosary’s boys basketball edged Cathedral 3 to 2. Star players Art Jackson and Bullets Comedia led Rosary as they opened their season with a victory amid a chaotic scoreline and uncertain source details.
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Most Holy Rosay
Texin
Cathedral Tie School
New York
Catholic
Tearne Art Jackson
Bullets Comedia
Ames
Brains Rally Past Montreal in Last Minute Victory
Feb 28 update reports the Rokran Brains edging Montreal with a dramatic finish. Key players and penalties highlighted as the game ended crowded with tension and near misses.
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Brains
Montreal
Boston
Rokran Brains
Brady to debut at Madison Square Garden in eight round bout
Ackie Brady, Syracuse’s top taser since Tommy Ryan, will fight Sammy Vogel tomorrow night at Madison Square Garden in an eight round preliminary to the Jace Delaney Tom Heeney bout. Brady weighs in at 110 pounds and promises his best effort, while plans include an appearance at 4 o'clock this afternoon for additional sparring.
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Ackie Brady
Syracuse
Tommy Ryan
Madison Square Garden
Sammy Vogel
Jace Delaney
Tom Heeney
Brady
Journey Sport Department
Hin
Jackie
Hahn Is Godfrey Favored Wing By Tonight
Universal staff report from New York notes Lot of sport forecasts for Madison Square Garden tonight. The KC games feature a Mile of the Century with Otto Peltzer Lloyd Hahn Ray Conger and others. Edgy bouts at Wrigley Field in Los Angeles fame George Godfrey vs Paolino Uzcudun headlines.
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Robert A. Hereford
Universal
New York
Madison Square Garden
Alloor
Omesia
Tex Itchard
Maglc
Conger
Hahn
Kangae City
Conzer
Howe
K. C. Germes
Otto Peltzer
Germany
Lloyd Hahn
America
Ray Conger
Ilinois A. C. Star
Peltzer
Joe
Anger Gelf
Boston
Edwin Wide
K. C
Mack
Pasco Nutmi
Joey Pay
Ls Sts
Joey Ray
Leo Lermod
Boston A.C
Eddie Kirby
Newark A.C
Harold M. Osbata
Emerson Norton
Fatt Kikina
Harney Eliinger
Harry Fupzen
Anthony Plansky
Wrigley Field
Los Angeles
George Codfrey
Leiperville
Paolino! Uzcudun
Woodehopper
Smith Has Bad Night at Seneca Falls
Seneca Falls Feb 33 Jimmy Smith world famous bowler endured a tough exhibition night averaging 4.97 pins in eight games. He slipped from 20 percent to a poor 254 series as Irving Rts erl and Irving Lorsens posted higher scores against him. Opponents soured the night with strong marks while Smith struggled.
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Seneca Falls
Jimmy Smith
Seneca Falla
Bouth
Waleh
Irving Rts
Ting
Irving Lorsens
Central Sends Swim Stars to State Tourney
Central High School will send several swimmers to the Section 3 New York State high school meet at Cortland Norman Cost on Saturday morning and afternoon. Winners advance to represent Section 7 at the State Frata at Colgate University March 38 and 17.
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Central
Central High School
Cortland
Colzate University
Eui
ArchSord
Geach Ubon
Univers@y ceath
Apain Hes
Billinee Park School
Charles Litty
MetLoad
Newton White
Bit
Atepee
Hyatt Carries Gibby Welchs Lucky Number
The Pittsburgh item notes Charley Hyatt adopting the numeral 10 on his jersey, inspired by Gibby Welch the All American back. Hyatt shines as a forward, contributing to Pitt's strong basketball run that beats top teams in the East and Midwest, while Welch’s legacy looms over Pitt’s football era.
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Hyatt
Gibby Welch
Pittsburgh
Fes
University of Pittatisrah
Hic
Charley Hyatt
Welch
Pitts
Panther
Toama
Eaat
Middle Weat
Godfrey Edges Azcadun In Heavyweight Bout
In a tightly contested fight the heavier Godfrey dominated late rounds delivering solid body punches. Azcadun and the Spaniard fought hard throughout but Godfrey’s strength and weight advantage told as the rounds closed. He carried 205 45 to Paotino’s 192 45, reflecting his decisive edge.
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Alm
Godfrey
Haxque
Azcadun
Paotino
Senators Fall to Canadiens in Ottawa Defeat
Ottawa Ottawa Senators lost 2 to 0 to the Montreal Canadiens in a bruising game. The defeat ends their recent unbeaten stretch and leaves the Canadiens atop the Canadian division in the National Hockey League standings.
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Ottawa
Ottawa Senators
Montreal Canadiens
Canadiens
Americans Edge Blackhawks In Bruising NHL Tilt
In Chicago on February 209, the New York Americans defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 2 to 1 to climb out of the cellar in the NHL standings. The furious contest featured strong defense and notable goaltending as the Americans earned a crucial victory.
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New York Americans
Chicago Blackhawks
National Hockey League
Americans
Rochester Centrals to face Vic Hansen five in Armory night clash
The Rochester Centrals, third in the American Basketball League, meet Vic Hansen's All American five at the State Armory tonight at 9 oclock. Ed Kearney will referee. Marty Barry Harry Topel and Bob Grady star for Rochester with Barry at forward and Topel guarding. Vic Hanson, the local scoring ace, backs up against Topel in a likely close contest judged by league standings. Continued on page 14 column 7.
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Rochester Centrals
State Armory
Vic Hansen
Olock Tan
Ed Kearney
C. B.A
Flower City
Rochester
Harry Topel
Bob Grady
Jersey City
Montreal
Barry
Rabin
Topel
Roxbury
Vic Hanson
Hanson
Cleveland
Toight
Rothester
Élosy
Less Coughing Backstage at Keith's Theater
Syracuse reports less coughing backstage at Keith's Theater as performers switch to Qid Golds for smoking. John J. Bernrs, manager, notes backstage noise from lines, while Ramus cites quieter performances and calmer patrons front of house.
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Keith
John J.barnes
B.f.keith’s
Syracuse
B. F. Keith
John J. Bernrs
Mr. Ramus
Fragmented Prose: Taint and Breath Miscommunication
A garbled text segment yields unclear meaning with phrases about tainting breath, a number 66, a throat issue, and a stray remark about cost or a team. Readable facts are minimal. no coherent event emerges.
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Jack’ Dempsey
Denny Costigan
Rght
Charles Seers
Tom O’brien
Rosary
Cathedral
Bob Kenefick
SK Till
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Lew Chester
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