Tunney Comments On Dempsey Wills Match Prospects
Gene Tunney, in Miami Beach, dismisses California dispatches on a Dempsey Wills bout and says he would be ready to fight Dempsey next if offered. He plans Florida workouts and a January 18 bout after meeting Dan O'Dowd on December 29, weighing 188 pounds.
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Stuffy McInnis Faces Santa of 1925 in Pittsburgh
Stuffy McInnis, veteran first baseman for the Pirates, is hailed as having a stellar 1925 season with a batting around .370. The article recalls his career with the Athletics, Red Sox, and Pirates, noting managers rarely kept him after early trades before his late career resurgence.
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Greb-Tunney Bout Possible for February 23
World middleweight champion Harry Greb announced another bout with Gene Tunney before leaving for New York. He suggested Miami as a possible venue and February 23 as the date for the clash.
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McTigue Faces Flowers In Boxing Title Bout At Madison Square
New York December 22 The ten round light heavyweight bout at Madison Square Garden features Mike McTigue vs Tiger Flowers with a world title shot on the line next February 5. Berlenbach held the crown last summer and the state athletic commission will award the title by rounds won. Also on the card Fidel LaBarba defends his East test in a six round semi final against Lew Perfetti, while George Godfrey meets Martin Burke in a ten round heavyweight bout. Proceeds go to a Christmas charity fund.
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Question Box Answers on Baseball and Boxing Rules
A compact Q and A column from The Pocatello Tribune features sports inquiries. It covers best player in Virginia league, obtaining Battling Nelson pictures, meat in diet for track and football trainees, major league limits, and Walter Johnson's pro debut in 1906 with concise, practical replies.
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Vancouver Island Boxer Stops Portland Rival in Two
Seattle scene saw Wild Bill McKenize from Vancouver Island knock out Art Shearer of Portland in two rounds. Johnny O'Donnell from St. Paul outpointed Teddy O'Hara of Oakland over six rounds.
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Debating League Sets January Triangular Olympiad
Eastern intercollegiate debating league announces January 16 first triangular debate with Princeton Dartmouth and Williams, debating whether inter collegiate athletics should be deplored. Trials begin after holidays as colleges reopen. topics aim to boost public interest and box office turnout.
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Life Story of the Bush Leagues Powers Shaped Minors
John B Foster recalls Patrick Powers who led the National Association of minor leagues since its founding. Powers pushed for major league recognition, shaped the organization, and predicted its resilience amid challenges..M H Sexton then faced wars with the Federal League and World War I while keeping the association intact for a third major baseball path.
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Ticket Sales Near 21000 for California Bowl Game
In Los Angeles on December 23, about 21 000 tickets for the New Year’s Day football game at Pasadena between Alabama and Washington had been sold by noon on the fifth day of sale, according to ticket sellers.
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Frankie Campbell to Meet Mickey Rockson New Year's Day
San Francisco reports Frankie Campbell the local light heavyweight will face Mickey Rockson of Boise Idaho in a 10 round bout on New Year s Day here. This rematch follows a previous ten round bout that ended in a draw.
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Australian golfer Kirkwood undergoes light operation
Soneph Kirkwood, Australian golf professional, here for the Los Angeles Open from January 7 to 10, underwent a slight operation yesterday. doctors said the procedure was successful and he is resting.
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Watts Gunn rises with Bobby Jones to major match
The late 1920s golf feature recalls Watts Gunn and Bobby Jones shaping Gunn for national prominence. Jones mentored Gunn during the Oakmont fall qualifier where Gunn unexpectedly qualified and advanced to the final rounds, forging a historic partnership with his famed adviser.
Dern Defeats Sailor Jack Lewis In Rough Salt Lake City Match
Tra Dern of Salt Lake City pinned Sailor Jack Lewis after a 70 minute bout at the Hippodrome Theatre. Lewis suffered a slight concussion. Art Smertz beat Perry Lund two falls to one, with Lund winning the first fall. Young Albert and Young Londons each won a 15 minute lightweight preliminary.
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Fights Last Night In New York And Fresno Card
New York Phil McGraw of Detroit defeated Luis Vicentini of Chile by decision over 12 rounds. Fresno Charley Long of Omaha defeated Hank Roberts of San Jose in ten rounds.
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Christmas Bond Sale Heavily Boosted This Month
New York December 23 brokers report bond sales of 100 and 500 denomination nearly double last year as investors buy for Christmas gifts. Odd lot dealers also note strong demand for small stock blocks for similar gift purchases.
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O Brien Paiuso Set For Pacific Coast Lightweight Title Bout
In Los Angeles tonight, a ten round rematch features Tommy O'Brien of New York and Lou Paiuso of Lake City. The winner claims the Pacific coast lightweight championship after a disputed draw a month earlier.
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Detroit Fighter McGraw Beats Vicentini in Twelve
Phil Mc Graw of Detroit won a 12 round decision over Luis Vicentini of Chile in New York. McGraw weighed 135 pounds to Vicentini's 13444. It marked McGraw's second victory over the South American.
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Boxing match cancelled at Rigby after arm injury
Henry Potter of Ririe broke his arm in training and the ten rewind main event with Jess Stringham of Salt Lake Cry is cancelled. The rest of the program proceeds with Duke Potter and Roy McCarthy in a six round semi windup and three four round preliminaries under the Ririe Athletic Club license.
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Munn Returns to Boxing Debut in 10 Round Bout
Wayne Munn former heavyweight champion wrestler returns to boxing in Kansas City Kansas for a scheduled 10 round bout against Andre Anderson of Chicago. It marks Munn’s second debut as a professional pugilist and the event draws local interest.
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Four Firemen Die as Wall Collapses in Waynesburg
Four volunteer firemen were killed and five others injured during a blaze in Waynesburg Pennsylvania. A wall fell crushing the men and destroying several buildings in the business district with losses estimated around 1 million dollars.
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Boxing Cards Highlight New Year Promoter Rickard Show
Promoter Tex Rickard has set a three bout New Year’s Day program led by Dave Shade and Roland Todd in a ten Round welterweight clash. Sailor Friedman faces Willie Harmon in the semi final with Lew Perfetti replacing Joe Lazarus in Fidel Labarba’s bout. Tiger Flowers and Mike McTigue also feature as potential title contenders.
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Christmas in Many Lands at YMCA English Class
The Y M C A school of English hosts a holiday program with Scandinavian Mexican Greek and Italian students sharing Christmas customs from their homelands. Ralph K R Wolf spoke on Central America Bethlehem and Miss Himena Hoffman covered Christmas history. Classes adjourn for holidays returning January 4 and 5.
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Missing Boats from Marina Sail Near Azores
A message from the steamer Corinthic says the French tanker Cip picked up a boat with 17 Italian steamer Marina crew members near Valentia Ireland after the vessel sailed from Philadelphia in December for the Mediterranean and was abandoned near the Azores. A second boat with 15 men is missing. ships search for it, and the Marina captain is badly injured.
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New York Population Reaches 11 Million Mark
Albany reports New York state population at 11,162,151 from the 1.5 state census. The gain of 774,900 since 1920 marks the largest five year growth since 1910, reflecting steady expansion across the state.
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Wilbur Extends Xmas Greetings to Navy and Marines
Secretary Wilbur sends Christmas wishes to navy and marine corps officers and men and their families and all civilians connected with the service. He expresses sympathy for those who have lost relatives and friends and confidence in continued faithful service.
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