Dempsey Gibbons Bout Hopes Hit By Rickard Refusal
Tex Rickard refuses to promote a Dempsey versus Gibbons title bout insisting on a schedule with Firpo and Wille. Gibbons is seen as a strong challenger for a title shot against the champion, and promoters seek another promoter to stage the fight. A potential spring outdoor rematch between Dempsey and the champion remains a possibility if gate prospects improve.
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Dy International
Neve Servier
New York
Jack Dempsey
Luis Firpo
Harry Avills
Tom Gibbons
Tex Rickard
St Paul
Joutsy
Firpo Bud Wilts
Gibbons
Walight
Gene Tunn
Georgesarpentier
Rickard
Shelby
Firpo
Wille
Two Real Basketball Games Here This Week
Local fans court two big games this week featuring the Buffalo Lincolns against Morris Guider's Elks quint and the Alsatia five facing the Lincolns. Lincolns boast a storied record while Barnhart is expected back for Alsatia and the Kingston club claims the world title. Brown, Dunhan, Smith, Anowsky, Feldt, and Beals anchor the Lincolns in a clash that could shape the season.
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Quints
Buffalo Lincolns
Morris Guider
Elks Quint
Atlantine
Williamsport Pennsylvania Railroad
Alsatia Five
Barnhart
Elks
Lincolns
Kingston, N
Smith
Anowsky
Feldt
Beals
Brown
Dunhan
Potter expresses disappointment after minor meet in Chicago
Ian Potter, president of the Waynesboro Baseball Club, criticizes the trip to Chicago for the Tinor Leagues annual meeting. Twelve applicants sought the manager post, with one or two nearly pushed on him, but he withheld action. A Waynesboro board meeting is planned next week, with decisions expected on a new manager.
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Ian Potter
Waynesboro Baseball Club
Chicago
Tkinor
Ieu
Chieiga
Waynesboro Board of Directors
Gurley
Waynesboro
Potter
Waynesboro Baseball Directors
S S Bowlers Active Tonight In Finals
The Sunday School Bowling League finals feature First Baptist versus Washington Square M B and First Christian versus St Pauls M B at Ford Alleys. Brethren versus Zion Reformed and Presbyterian versus St John Lutheran compete at Vivian Alleys. These are the last games before the holidays.
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First Baptist
Washington Quare M. B
First Christan
St. Paul's M. B
Ford
Ict Brethren
Zion Reformed
Presbyterian
St. John
Vivian
ALSATIANS NAME NEW MEMBERS IN SCRIMMAGE
Witherow Serze will bring his basketball students from Shepherd College Shepherdstown tonight for a scrimmage against the Alsatians. Stark must choose guards for Thursday's game from Barnhart Wilson and Wright. Barnhart will be at one defense corner.
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Witherow Serze
Shepherd College
Shepherdstown
Alsatiana
Stark
Barnhart
Wilson
Wright
Hoppe Beats Cochran In Tourney Opener At 600-Point Block
Chicago December 17 Willie Hoppe led Welker Cochran in the first 600 point block of their 1500 point world balkline billiard championship match at Orchestra Hall. Hoppe pulled ahead to a 500 to 203 score after five innings in the opening segment.
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Chicago
Willie Hoppe
Welker Cochran
Orchestra Hall
New Pilot Signs Three Players for Hagerstown Terriers
Bugs Snyder announced new signees to the Hagerstown Terriers 1924 roster three outfielders Pat Newhart Monk Sherlock and Slake from New York state all hitting over .300 Sherlock after a Yankee tryout impressed Miller Huggins Newhart finished season batting .332 Sherlock .312 and good arm Diehl batted .523 for the Terriers among other veterans Snyder to play outfield Diehl may be traded as president Guider noted interest from other clubs across the Dine Ridge League and Wartinsburg deal has fallen flat additional signings and reserve players listed with positions and names
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Bugs” Snyder
Hagerstown
Clover
John Nancocks
Pat Newhart
Monk Sherlock
Slake
New York State
Sherlock
New York Yankees
Miller Huggins
Huggins
Snyder
Newhart
St. Louis Cardinals
Diehl
Terriers
Guider
Dine Ridge
Wartinsburg
Bugs Snyder
Leon Witmer
Lefty Russell
Stub Rose
Joe Gleason
Earl Monroe
Dave Hickman
Doger
Bill Hanratty
Barton Wins and to Meet Denton Team in State Final
Barton defeats Upper Marlboro 2 0 to claim Western Shore title and earn a meeting with Denton, which beat Chesapeake City 2 1 in extra time to take the Eastern Shore title. The Chestertown staged final marks Darton’s fifth straight Western Maryland crown as preparations mount for Saturday’s state showdown in Baltimore.
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Borton
Upper Marlboro
Denton
Chesapeake City
Barton
Baltimore
Chestertown
Darton
Western Maryland
Dundee Regains His Lightweight Title
New York December 17 Johnny Dundee world featherweight champion regained the junior lightweight crown by decision over Jack Bernstein of Yonkers after 15 rounds at Madison Square Garden charity show. Bernstein led early rounds, Dundee rallied in round 12 to win on points. Babe Herman retired with two broken ribs in an eighth round loss to Ed Sullivan. An oil painting of Jack Dempsey sold for $1100 to Harty Siegel.
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New York
Johnny Dundee
Jack Bernstein
Yonkers
Madison Square Garden
Dernstein Dundee
Dundee
Fst
Bernstein
Johnny
Babe Herman
California
Ed Sulliivan
Herman
State to Pay For All Live Rabbits
Washington county sportsmen will be paid a dollar for each live rabbit delivered to District Deputy Dame Warden Crampton. The Conservation Commission of Maryland announced the program yesterday, with rabbits trapped before January 1 to be delivered around that time. Deputy wardens will distribute rabbits to sections where they are scarce.
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Washington County
Crampton
Conservation Commission of Maryland
Luxurious Shampoo Advertises Seemingly Used Water at Aldo Institute
An odd classified item claims a luxurious shampoo offering to turn used water into a premium product. The notice mentions Aldo Institute at 4 Kohler Building, with ADR noted.
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Aldo Institute
Kohler
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MoEvents Ong
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Washington
Cumberland Valley
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Trumpower
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Cnart
Frolpias
John K. Baker, Jr
Aughinbaugh Bldg
Maryland
Hoppe
Cochran
Manhattan
Knox
Steiner
Heidelberg
Grove Brothers
Leiter Brothers
Marmon Willys
Knight Overland
American Automotive Corp
N. Locust Street
Apdip Aay
Ghafer
Washington &T
Allegany County
Western Shore
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Marlboro
Chappell
Cceeeeses Riers
Andrews
U.fsccessees
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R.B
Showalter McDonald
H.H
Lawman H. Schramm
R.H.B
Nicholson K. Schramm
Mitchell Longridge
Pollock Thomas
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Duvall E. Schramm
C.P
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Vance O'Nei
Bride
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Ale Institute Francie Fox
Hebler
WM. E. Heimel
Spielman’s Delicatess
North Potomac Street
Chambersburg Baking CO
Thos. M. Simpson
North Locust Street
Hagerstown, Md
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