Billionaire Rickard's unrealized schemes for boxing empire
In a speculative look, Alan J. Gould details Tex Rickard's grand plans to stage outdoor boxing spectacles in Miami Beach and New York arenas, aiming to seize control of Polo Grounds or Giants stock, and how his interests touched horse racing, baseball, and winter sports amid talks with Stoneham and Ruppert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alan J. Gould
Associated Press
New York
Rickard
Iy Tex
Tunney
Dempsey
Gene
Jack
Philadelphia
Ballyhoo
Carpen
Manassa
Kard
Jack Dempsey
Ee Stadium
Miami
Dempser
Hether
Mauler
Miami Beach
Am of
Winter Sports Companion
Ricklied
Jet- City
Jacob Ruppert
New York Yankees
Tex
New York Giants
Charles A. Stoneham
Stoneham
Giants
Polo Grounds
Allsports
Jamison Awaits Move Amid Blue Ridge League Turmoil
President J V Jamison praises C Barnard Sparrow for reviving the Five-State series with at least four clubs, while Blue Ridge sits tight awaiting a major minor league agreement. Rumors of minors meeting and sale of Martinsburg and Hagerstown hover as Yankees close Chambersburg deal. Pool permits rise. Beatrice Wilson recovers from grippe at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Vincent Jamison
C. Barnard Sparrow
Jamison
R. L
West Baden
Biue Ridge
Blue Ridge League
Gus Sonnenberg Stars In Wrestling Title Bout
Gus Sonnenberg, a top Dartmouth football alum, left college to pursue wrestling and quickly rose to the world championship level. The pictured moment shows him finishing training in Boston for a match against Strangler Lewis for the world title.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gus Sonnenberg
Dartmouth
Boston
Strangler Lewis
Gene Tunney Grieved Over Tex Rickard's Death
Gene Tunney expresses deep grief over Tex Rickard's death from St. Moritz Switzerland on January 7. He offers sympathy to Mrs Rickard and their daughter, calling Rickard a genius who shaped public education about his unique idea and noting the magnitude of the loss to many.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Tunney
St. Moritz
Switzerland
Tex Rickard
Lions to Battle Y M C A in Winchester Lions Game
The Winchester Lions, made of former high school and college stars, visit Hagerstown to face the Y M C A quint in a midweek game at 8 15 p m. The Y has lost just three times this season and looks to rebound against the Cincinnati style lineup led by John Wilson and others. Admission is 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg K. of C
Elks
Waynesboro “Y
Waynesboro
John Wilson
Winchester Lions
Hobert
Hackman
F; Ritter
Crowl
J. Hawkins
G. Hagerstown
Young
Ryan
Snyder
Wright
F. Shaw
Schindel
Nisewander
C. Fiery
Potterfield
Robinson
T. Snyder
Green
Wildcats to Start Baseball Season After Soccer Title
After winning the county soccer championship, the Williamsport Wildcats announce a baseball season. A meeting is set for Thursday at 8 in the town hall to discuss the squad, with several new players and most of last year’s roster returning except pitcher Roberts, who died late in the season. pitching is led by Lefty Lowman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Williamsport Wildcats
Roberts
Wildcats
Russel
Lefty) Lowman
Ing
Jost
Hetzer
Stenger
Lefty Murray
Nessel
Mentzel
Guessford
Williamsport
Cats
Infelders
Huggins plans Yankee infield for 1929 season
Miller Huggins, manager of the world champion New York Yankees, weighs infield options for 1929 as Joe Dugan is out of the picture and candidates include Gene Robertson Mark Koenig Julian Vera Leo Durocher and Lyn Lary. Lou Gehrig appears at first base with George Burns in reserve. Other familiar names and additions inked to return as pitchers and catchers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brain Bell
Associated Press
New York
Jan
Miller Huggins
New York Yankees
Huggins
St. Petersburg Greens
Joe Dugan
Yankees
Hug
St. Pete
Tony Lazzeri
Durocher
Lou Gehrig
George Burns
Babe Ruth
Earl Combs
Bob Meusel
Waite Hoyt
George Program
Henry Johnson
Myles Thomas
al Shealy
Gordon Rhodes
Hollywood
Fat Thomas
Oklahoma City
Roy Sherid
Montreal
Floyd van Pelt
Montgomery
Demolay Five to Meet York Demolay in Hagerstown
Hagerstown De Molay basketball team opens against York Pa in a Y M C A game at 8 15 tonight admission twenty five cents. Most starters from the Chicago trip return with Stator and Weible at forwards Dorsey and Robison at guards Young at center. Coach Potterfield conducted a stiff workout, promising solid opposition for York when they visit. Cantner of East Antietam Street is spending months at Lake Placid Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerstown de Molay Basketeers
de Molay
York
Chicago
Hagerstown High School
Jerry Stator
We Help You Get What You Pay For
A compact sales pledge highlights value for money and reliable service, promising customers they receive tangible benefits beyond mere ink and paper. The statement emphasizes fairness, accountability, and measurable outcomes for readers and buyers.
Madison Square To Shelter Tex Promoter’s Funeral Note
Madison Square Garden, a symbol of 2.8 promotorial genius, will host the funeral procession for Tex Rickard tomorrow. The arena, famed for triumphs, will be hushed with empty seats as thousands file past the “king of sportdom” in the center. Estimates of Rickard’s fortune ranged from 1 to 5 million dollars, with his own last estimate near 2.5 million in cash. Edward Semler, a high school coach, is home with influenza.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Jan
Madison Square Garden
Tex Rickard
Woodlawn Cemetery
Richard
Sparky Thomas to Return to Hagerstown
Sparky Thomas is set to come back to Hagerstown after Newark cut him yesterday unless President J. W. Jam son lands him a berth with Montreal or Reading. Walter Johnson praised him highly, but Johnson opted to send him back to avoid dissatisfaction. Likely sale to Montreal or another Class A club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newark
Sparky Thomas
Hagerstown
J. W. Jamson
Montreal
Reading
Sparky
Walter Johnson
Johnson
Also Mentioned on This Page
Washington
Tex” Rickard
Mrs. Rickard
Beatrice Wilson
Grippe
Gus
He Rassles
Joeph Piokelovich
Allan Banma
Swell Entertainment
Romeo Abdomen
HEZAZ
Crance
Abdomen
Fast Winchester
Knick
Justin M. Roach
Kansas City
University of Missouri
Demolay
W. C. Cantner
East Antistam Street
Lake Placid
Fla
Herald-Mail
Jonathan
Madison Square
Edward Semler
Erippe
Parker
Parker Tire CO
East
Washington Street
Hart, Schaffner & Marx
Updegraff
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!