Firpo Retires From Ring Money No Object Claims
New York May 1 One Al dred Mayer Firpo confidant says the Caveman is permanently retired from boxing and notes his wealth buffers any need to fight. Mayer claims Firpo earns 500 a week for life and fears money attachments if he returns to America despite interest from Tex Rickard. He says Firpo will come back only to meet national demand, and asserts Firpo remains content with simple tastes amid lingering talks of a combat return.
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Firpo Returns to Ring Sparks Boxing Developments
The week highlights Firpo's comeback and his bold claims challenging critics. The piece weaves in mock references to figures like Wild Bull, contract talk and gate receipts, with satirical nods to finance and nationality, all in a playful boxing column voice.
Billiard star Greenleaf wins in Detroit pocket finals
Ralph Greenleaf defeated Frank Taberski 125 to 114 in 15 innings to win the pocket billiard final in Detroit. Bil Gibson says he will seek state court restraining orders to stop the Carpentier Gibbons bout in Michigan City on May 31, asserting a prior agreement to sign Carpentier for a Tunney bout in Jersey City on June 16.
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Frank Taberski
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Pierd Fitzsimmons
Carpentier
Graneinggee American League Standings Brief
Graneinggee reports early American League games with teams including Philadelphia Cleveland and Washington. Scores show Philadelphia 114 and Chicago 134 while Cleveland posts 113 and Washington 158 in the reported matchups.
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Bayou star shines in fielding as dream strongman eyes big leagues
The article profiles a stellar fielder with 101 games covering 1662 chances and only 42 errors, praising his pivot work and double plays. It notes past sale to Tulsa, then sensational play in the minors, and mentions coaches like Fohl shaping his pitching potential. It also references Lee’s rights and Red Sox bidding context, plus upcoming meets and dedications at Stanford and SMU events.
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Thermopolis
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Kennel Bowlin 1ATIPionship Peoria Boxing Event
Fragmentary OCR notes report boxing matches and wrestling references. Names Bobby Michaels and Lewis appear with a ten round boxing bout. Mentions of Peoria Florida and Western University are present among garbled terms. No clear outcomes or complete card details.
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Bowlin
Peoria
Hwwestern University
Bobby Michaels
Lewis
Faintier Knocks Out Arthur Townley in Second Round
Faintier, idol of their yards, delivered a knockout over Arthur Townley in the British heavyweight bout, finishing in the second round.
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Arthur Townley
Iron Man McGinnity Turns to Real Labor in Illinois
After 35 years on the baseball mound, 62 year old Joe McGinnity quits pitching and becomes a millwright in a Decatur Illinois factory. He says he still enjoys teaching youngsters the game as much as mastering the craft of his new work.
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Iron Man
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Decatur
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Asaya
Sheriff Sale of Chattels in Lorain County Ohio
Case 21189 in Lorain County Court of Common Pleas orders a public auction of a 1924 Ford Roadster engine 3937586. The sale at the courthouse north door Elyria on Wednesday May 7 1924 at 10 AM with cash payment due. Attest: Underhill and Vander Marke law firm.
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Court of Common Pleas
Lorain County
Ohio
Elyria
Ford
Simpson Motor Company
East Broad Street
Underhill
St of Lorain County
Vandemarke
Attornen
Lorain County Sheriff Sale of Amherst Township Property
public auction announced by Lorain County Sheriff under order of sale in case 21042 against Morteague and others. The land in Amherst Township near the center road, part of Lot Fourteen, appraised at $3300, two thirds of which may be the sale limit, with legal highway reservations and a half acre reserve. Auction at Elyria court house north door on May 31 at 2 PM.
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Plaintife
Mike Krawczik
Court of Common Pleas
Lorain County
Ohio
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William H. Brythetee
Christian Ruth
F. A. Underhill
D. Geo
Bloomers Girls Prepare for Season in Cleveland Area
The Elyria Bloomer Girls renew the team after a year off and plan a stronger lineup for the season with game sites booked against the Cleveland Knits and the Warren Elks. Practice will be at Hamilton School grounds and interested players should call Marguerite after 5 PM.
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Fair Sex
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Battling Siki Returns Penniless to New York Debacle
May 1 report says former world light heavyweight champion Battling Siki arrived in New York penniless after deportation risk. He came from Havana aboard the Siboney and was held at Ellis Island before manager Bob Levy intervened. He plans a May 9 bout in Louisville, claiming a six month permit.
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Siki
Carpentier
Havana
Siboney
Ellis Island
Bob Levy
Ame
Senewalese
Louisville
Last Night's Fights Across Two Venues
Benny Yal gar of New York defeated Al Delmont of Newark in a ten round decision. Pete August of Bridgeport beat Herb Brodie of Brooklyn in ten rounds. At McKreensport Dicky Conlin of Altoona outpointed Johnny Horvath of Mansfield in ten rounds.
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Benny Yalgar
al Delmont
Newark
N. J
Pete August
Bridgeport
Tagging the Bases in Pirates Cubs Tilt Ends in Fourteenth
Rabbit Maranville executed a steal of home after a triple, lifting the Pirates to a 2 to 1 victory over the Cubs in the fourteenth inning. Stock made his debut with the team.
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Pirates
Cubs
Stock
Tigers edge Dodgers as late rally frames win
A fragmented recap notes a Tigers pitcher and his scouts hearing of a Birmingham youth. The Tigers win with a late hit driving in go ahead runs, while the Braves fall after an 11th innings squeeze. Rain washed many American League games.
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Mron
Cera
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