Dundee Seeks Return To Featherweight Title
New York January 23 Johnny Dundee returns to the ring after a 17 year career to challenge foe Glick for the featherweight crown he relinquished. He claims his former manager cost him the title and vows to run his own affairs as he seeks to reclaim glory.
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Johnny Dundee
Glick
Dundee
Dundes
Benny Leonard
Lew Teadler
Johnny Kilbane
Freddy Welsh
Abe Attell
Joe Welling
Wille Jackson
Charley White
Ritchie
Joe Rivers
Willie Darkson
State Athletic Commission
Businss Affatia
Blind School Team Beats Centenary Sunday School
A basketball team from the Illinois State School for the Blind defeated Centenary Sunday School 26 to 3, with a player scoring fifteen. The blind players also beat the Shooting Stars, a newsboy quintet, by the same margin the night before.
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Jacksonville
Ilinois
Iinois State School For the
Centenary
Shooting Stars
Keare
MISS WILLS STILL WINS IN RIVIERA TENNIS TOURNEY
American champion Helen Wills defeats Rosine Viasto in straight sets, 6-0 6-2, advancing to the semifinals of the Gallia Tournament in Canuts France. Viasto is cousin of Didi Vilasio, France’s No. 2 player, who faced Wills in the Metropole event. Wills also prepared to meet Russ Cadle of England later today after Cadle beat Molle Mallory in straight sets at Mentone in 1923.
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Francs
Riviera
Helen Wills
Rosine Viasto
Miss Wills
Gallia
Rosin Vlasio
Didi Vilasio
France
Willé
Metropole
Russ Cadle
Cuyler Returns Contract Unsigned
Flint Michigan report says slashing outfielder Kiki Cuyler of the Pittsburgh Pirates has returned two contracts for the 1928 season without signing. A salary dispute with the club remains unsettled as he enters training, asserting terms not yet reached and denying holdout status.
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Flint, Mich
Hazen Fkirki
Cuyler
Pittsurgh Pirates
Curter
Should Help Reds Pip Former Yankee First Baseman
Walter Pipp recently secured by the Cincinnati club from the New York Americans amid a waiver claim is seen as a boost for the Reds. The move comes after he was ousted from the American League when Lou Gehrig replaced him, and Pipp endured a head injury from a fastball during batting practice that nearly ended his career.
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Yankee
Walter Pipp
Cincinnati Cinl
New York Americans
Pipp
Gehrig
Pitchar Caldwell
Princeton
Saints Win Clever Game
The Frederick High five fell back as Ol fast St. James School mounted a late run but failed to close the gap before the final whistle. Saints controlled the pace and used steady defense to hold the lead into the fourth, securing a clever win.
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Frederick
St. James School
May Run for Sheriff
Lawrence W. Gill a well known railroad man is mentioned as a candidate for sheriff subject to the Republican primaries.
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May
Lawrence W. Gill
Women’s Fight Called Off in Suburban London
A proposed six round bout between Amis Newton and Madge Baker was canceled as the Utxton hall’s use was refused by the local council. Promoters will seek another venue amid protests from prominent women athletes. One council vote against, by Mrs Eanes, favored allowing the bout.
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London
Ams
Amis Newton
Madge Baker
Tuxton
Mace
Augie
Madge
Mra. Eanes
Baker-Newton
Monoplane Forced Down by Darkness Near New Brunswick
The Fokker monoplane piloted by Lieutenant George R. Punc, U.S., left Jacksonville to reach New York by dawn to dusk. Darkness forced a landing at six o'clock at the air station near New Brunswick, with Mitchell Field on Long Island as the intended destination but nightfall halted progress.
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N.J
George R. Punc
U .8
Jacksonville
Florida
New York
Mier van Mitchell
Long Island
Air Main
Lefty Drake and Carpentier Careers Told In Periscope
A historical periscope sketch recalls Lefty Drake’s early trials in Hagerstown and his sale to San Antonio after a standout career in Bridgeport. It also notes Georges Carpentier’s rise, American promoter pursuit, and public fascination with his color and charisma. Jim Thorpe’s retirement is highlighted, with tribute to his multi sport legacy and early era challenges.
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Drake
Bridgeport
New Englanders
Portsider
Powers That Be
Hagrestown
Purcellville
San Antonio
Tex
Ifa
Leesburg High School
Georges ‘Carpentier
Carpentier
Fow
Siks
Georges
Ile
Sik
Pippins Win Double In Hancock Lively Basketball Night
The Pippins defeated Hancock 59 to 28 at Hancock with Powers scoring 11 field goals and McKinley active on Seibert. Earlier the Pippins beat Winchester Legion 22 to 15 in Virginia, pulling away early and maintaining lead despite contest. Referees were Beddow and Fordize new word joke noted in Moscow dispatch.
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Hancock
Powers
McKinley
Seibart
Winchester Legion
Virginia
Pippins
Martinsburg Powots Co
CORTA
Todd
Seibert
Runkles
Cee Kilmer
French
McKinlay
Franch
Conn
Carr
Dodd
Balbert
Powara
A. French
Selbert
Kunkles
Beddow
Hear National Anthem Broadcast Reaches Moscow
A long wave transmission of The Star Spangled Banner from Schenectady New York has been heard in Moscow after traveling about 5000 miles confirming transatlantic radio reach and public interest in the American anthem.
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Moscow
Schnectady
N. C
Ethan Nathan Allen A Multisport Cincinnati Star
Ethan Nathan Allen, a standout at the University of Cincinnati, starred in baseball basketball and track for three seasons. Nicknamed College Raul, he hit five times in 1923 with four homers and a .760 average in a sickly season, and last year as a senior posted eight safeties in as many at bats over two games. He graduates and will trial with the Clavianatt Heda this spring.
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Asia
Thorpe
Lacrossa
Lawson Robertson
University of Pennsylvania
Red Grange
Jim
Bowe
Coco
Lars
Uinchinati
Buckeya
Ethan Nathan Allen
Allen
Uanond
Gollage Raul
Ruth
Maine
Whiter Thanks From Venton Calamity Remedy Ad
Peosia warns that minor illnesses may lead to serious disease and stresses early checks. W. I. Gray of Venton California endorses Polosy a Honey and Tar for coughs and colds. Foley s Honey and Tar Compound promises quick relief and emergency stock. Available nationwide.
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W. i. Gray
California
Foley
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