Dual champion billed as light heavyweight title clash
New York January reports Mike Walker, a welterweight challenger from New Jersey, weighs in at 163 pounds while Georges Carpentier holds the light heavyweight claim. Walker is seen as favorite despite the weight gap as the bout with Mickey Walker looms with potential crown implications.
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Ball's Greatest Outfielder
Billy Cyans profiles Charley Jamieson, standout Cleveland outfielder mentored by Tris Speaker. Jamieson rises from Washington bench role to join Speaker in Cleveland, displaying grace and growing into a premier American League outfielder with refined style and confident play.
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YMCA Y squad edging Laurel Y in thriller 30 29
In the season opener the Mobile YMCA team edged Laurel Y 30 to 29 in a tense contest. First half ended 22 9 in Mobile's favor with a late rally by Laurel, standout Busch led Mobile with 11 points while Vinséan at 12 paced Laurel.
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Washington Senators Expenditures Detailed in Stockholders Meeting
In Washington D C the American League club reported spending 324000 last year for world series effort and player costs. A 40 percent dividend was paid and 26000 of outlay recovered from players. The total outlay was 60000 for purchasing Harry McNeely the slugger who delivered the hundred dollar two base hit. The Giants won the world series from the Senators after Seattle paid 10000 for Vean Gregg and Brooklyn 8000 for Dutch.
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ttl Er Put His Affairs In Order
Phys Tenn Jan 7 Just out to jail where he had been the misdemeanor charge on it of his wife Louis Fall bet mas Battling Siki conqueror Carpentier announced tended to place the burden agerial duties on Ben Blue mphis man Siki stated that act with Bob Levy of New fired January 1 1925 and Intended to sign a contract of duration with Blustein the decision to his wife a negress in the opinion of olmen who separated the meants after a round of biting ms and hair pulling it wa
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Draw Again in New Orleans Welter Bout
In New Orleans a welterweight bout ended in a draw between two fighters from Atlanta and Detroit after six rounds. The match featured a first round knockout by one opponent in the semi final of the event in Petersburg Florida.
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Veeck Signals Cubs Ready for Catalina Island Training
Chicago Cubs aim for a top season as team heads to Catalina Island on February 26 under President William Veeck. Manager Killifer gains strong infield with Rabbit Maranville as captain, Charley Grimm at first base, Hollacher and Fritberg vying for infield spots. Grover Alexander leads the pitching corps after a wrist injury sidelined him last season.
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Firpo Plans Longer Training For Gibbons Bout
Luis Firpo insists on at least three months of preparation before facing Tom Gibbons in London. He blames Charles Weinert of Newark N J for his death in the ring after only three days of training and says the March or April match will not occur before he is ready.
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Finnish racer Nurmi conquers Madison Square Garden events
Paavo Nurmi led a Finnish sweep at the American games in New York, setting multiple world records in the mile 1500 and 5000 meter events at Madison Square Garden. Willie Ritola and Ray battled hard as Nurmi drew cheers from about 12,000 fans and rivals praised his feats.
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Washington Club Declares 40 Percent Dividend and Re-Elects Officers
At a league baseball club meeting in Washington the board approved a 40 percent dividend, largest in club history, and re-elected Mark Griffith as president, William M. Richardson as vice president, and Edward B. Eynon as acting secretary. In track news, Paavo Nurmi broke three indoor world records in New York, clocking 4:13 for the mile, 3:56.2 for 1500 meters, and 14:44.6 for 5000 meters on an indoor board track.
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Cubs and Bruins Prepare Player Exchange and Pitching Moves
Report notes Wilbur Cooper moving from the Bruins to the Cubs with Maranville and Grimm as part of a balance the Cubs seek to strengthen their pitching staff. Vic Keeh Tony Keufmanh and Joe Bush Rip Wheeler and Stoe are mentioned as potential on hand to bolster the roster alongside Gabby Hartnett and Bob O’Farrell.
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Seaweed Fibre Text Describes Welsh Coast Harvest
A fragment describes seaweed from the Welsh coast yielding a green fiber that can be woven like cotton. It notes a Swedish connection and mentions fiber from seaweed used for fabric.
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