Loughran Slattery bout to end title dispute
In New York the boxing world watches a decisive light heavyweight title clash as Tommy Loughran faces Jimmy Slattery to determine the rightful champion. The bout follows long-running disputes involving the New York Boxing Commission and the National Boxing Association, with political overtones and historic precedents shaping expectations for the outcome.
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Tommy Loughran
New York
Jimmy Slattery
Jack Deleney
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William Muldoon
Joe McFigue
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Delaney
Muldoon
McTigue
New York Boring Commission
National Boxing Association
Bryan
Commission
Jimmy Johnston
Philadelphia
Tex
Richard
Democratic Party
Slattery Heaven
Dave Skade
Sm “Corbett
Havana Ribbon Cigar Sells At Five Cents A Piece
A historic ad asserts Havana Ribbon cigars, once six cents, are now five cents. It promotes the mild fragrant smoke as satisfying and urges buyers to test its aroma sweetness and quick satisfaction, claiming millions sold and challenging skeptics to try.
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Havana
Dickeron Back After Yutzy Rematch Set in Hagerstown
Cumberland's Yutsy Dicker son and Walter Dickerson of McKeesport renew a boxing feud on December 20 as the Hagerstown Baseball Club promotes a card. Yutey won their last meeting. Dickerson trains hard after a poor first fight. Buddy Cross makes his city debut opposing Billy Hurria or Buddy Crafton in a six round bout, with Buck Weaver headlining a six rounder against Bobby Green. Billy Light vs Mike Ferra also on the card. Tickets go on sale midweek at local sporting outlets in Cumberland Martinsburg Waynesboro and Chambersburg.
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Cumberland
Walter Dickerson
McKeesport
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Hae
Yutey
Dickerson
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Trainine
Buddy Cross
Will
Billy
Hurria
Martingbore
Buddy Crafton
Camp Meade
Buck Weaver
Fistio
Bobby Green
Lonaconing
Billy Light
Mike Ferrar
Martinsburg
Waynesboro
Chambersburg
How They Stand This Week In Local League Play
A muddy report shows First Half results and standings across men and ladies leagues. Baptists lead early while Washington Square eyes a Tuesday night turnaround. St. Pauls M B. eyes second place as teams jockey for position. In the Ladies Mowar League Pop pies climb from last to near first after recent wins. Violés, Carat ons, and Daisies chase second place as they face strong matchups tonight.
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M. B
Aether
Violéts
Firat
Presbyterian
Wash
Majors to Discuss Threatened Split With Minors Over Draft
New York December reports a coming major league draft crisis as magnates and managers meet to decide issues for a joint League meeting. The National and American Leagues plan sessions amid threats of a majors minors split over draft rules and season play. Directors, presidents, and commissioners to be installed during the sessions.
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Dallas
Iast
Aeasoniiin
National League
Emil Fuchs
Willam Veeck
Barney Dreyface
Charles Stonehan
American League
Me. Barnard
K. M. Lands
Matty's Son Chooses Industry Over Baseball
Christy Mathewson's son, part of the late Big Six, shifts from baseball to industrial research. He works at General Electric's research lab under Dr. W. C. Whitney, director of the lab, signaling a move away from the sport that made his father famous.
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Christy Mathewson
Nameanits
Goy
Mathewson
Baseball Rebounds In Good Graces With High School League
Baseball returns to local ranks after two years of absence due to emall alliance issues. Waynesboro High School earns football trophy emblematic of last season’s title, with a new silver-headed football trophy to be won for permanent possession. A luncheon at Hotel Washington featured principals and coaches from Waynesboro Frederick Mardineburg Winchester Hagerstown and more.
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CG Val
Thas
Inon
Homély
Heecvstown
Winchester
Frederick
Waynesboro High Schon
Waynesboro
Carlen Johnson
Donaldson
Mardineburg
B. B. Chareit
Mullan
Jarman
Sergeant and
Lackey
Hagerstown
John D. Zentmyer
Semlerland Ies
Wildcats Defeat Clearspring Team
The Williamanort Wildcats defeat the Clearspring Independents 2 to 0 on Saturday. Murray scored a field goal and Feiderbold added a penalty kick. Players mentioned include Fox Witeate Shupp G Aller Legendre Carthy Staley and referee Hetzar.
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Clearspring Independents
Socear
Murray
Feiderbold
Clearspring
Fox Witeate
Shupp Veyts
Aller
Legendre Carthy Staley
Heteor McCarthy
Kelley
Jeeeus Murray
Eeejesees
Saints Win First Game in Season Thriller
The St. Times School Ave defeated Berkeley Springs 33 to 14 on Saturday. Warfield led the Saints with seven field goals and 15 points while teammates Rocca Kellum and Hunter contributed, as did cross-town rivalries and a note about Bil Stewart playing football with a Charlotte team despite having one leg.
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Berkeley Springs
Warfield
Saints
ST James
Onderdonk
Odoe
Rocca
Kellum
O Bishiny
Hunter
Bosseeoer
Motale Sob Berke
Stocks Go Downward After Early Rise
New York December 10. An adverse federal court ruling against the St Louis and O'Fallon Railroad in valuation under the recapture clause of the transportation act triggered heavy liquidation in the stock market. The rally ended abruptly with many issues retreating to new year lows as final quotations showed irregular declines of 1 to 2 points.
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New York
St Louis and
O’fallon
Most Pitchers Today Often Let Down In Tight Place
Chief Bender says modern pitchers fail in clutch moments due to lack of balance pace change and curve. He notes long-ago stars mastered three traits central to success and urges adaptability to finish strong in pressure innings.
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Chief Bender
Alipa
Enon
Ptomey Set For Test In Philadelphia Headliner
Ptomey, a service champion and top favorite, faces Theodore Franks in a ten round middleweight headliner at Cumberland tonight. Franks has won his last sixteen fights with six knockouts, including Lew Tendler and Philadelphia Joe Wellings. Miss Catherine Newcomer and Miss Katherine Schindel of the Women’s Lib spent the weekend with Schindel’s family near Baltimore.
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Will Ptomey
Catherine Newcomer
Katherine Schindel
Lib
Mies Schindel
Baltimore
Sunday Ball Case Appeal Is Slated
Fraserick Dec 10 The legality of Sunday baseball in the Blue Ridge will be determined when the appeal of Edward Sawyer Aid Frank Sx of the Frederick baseball club before the local circuit Court at the term beginning Monday. Sawyer and Dix who play on a horsetop and centerfielder respectively on the club were found guilty on November 23 by Magistrate Alton Y Bennett of performing bodily labor on Sunday commonly known as the Sabbath They appealed from the decision The two men along with other players of the Frederick and Hagerstown teams were dressed on Sunday July 24 in McCurdy Park Trac adol during the second inning Henry D scker a local newspaper man who was editing score also was held
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Fraserick
Blue Ridge
Edward Sawyer
Frank S{x
Frederick
Sawyer
Dix
Alton. Y. Bennett
Hagerstown
McCurdy Park
Henry Dscker
Ales Wes Hold
Players presented before magistrate for preliminaries
Readable fragments indicate players were brought before Magistrate Bennett for preliminary actions in an Aircult Court case. They were released on bail of 25 dollars as proceedings unfolded.
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Betore
Bennett
Aircult Court
Young Griffo Remembered In Last Rites
The boxing great Young Griffo was honored today in New York at Madison Avenue Baptist Church with a funeral service led by Reverend George Caleb Moore. Burial followed at Woodlawn Cemetery in a simple ceremony featuring two pavings rafarbice to Griffo, celebrated as a clever defensive boxer. The story recalls New York's population history noting two centuries ago the city had under 8,000 residents, about half of whom were Black.
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New York
Albert
Grifitha
Imown
Griffo
Waw
George Caleb Moora
Madison Avenue
Celtics Still Going Strong In Pro Basketball Run
The Original Celtics, world pro champions, defeated the Detroit Tigers 30 to 20 after beating Washington last week. They then toppled the Cleveland team 12 to 2, extending their seven consecutive seasons as world champions.
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New York
Washington
Day
Weet
Detroih Tigers
Johnny Neckle
Mbyaten
Cleveland
Agi
I2deafat
Caltten
Eeven
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