Dempsey to Abdicate Title Next June to Marry Estelle Taylor
Los Angeles reports Jack Dempsey will give up the heavyweight championship next June to wed motion picture actress Estelle Taylor. He said the crown will pass to a new contender via an elimination tournament with Tommy Gibbons favored by the champ. Dempsey plans marriage the last of May or early June and foresees no return to boxing afterward.
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Dempsey Retirement Sparks Gibbons Title Bid
In St Paul Tommy Gibbons claims he deserves first shot at the heavyweight title if Jack Dempsey retires in May or June. Gibbons cites his 1923 victories and challenges Dempsey while negotiations for a return bout have stalled.
Three Track Meets in Three Days Is Record of Nurmi
Paavo Nurmi set to travel from Chicago to New York for Fordham University games to attempt a third consecutive day of competition. If arrival stays on schedule he reaches by 9 59 p m to race in the 2 009 meter event at the armory tonight.
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Downey Wins Legion Game in Argonne Style Clash
Downey American Legion tank corps beat Pocatello led by Field Marshal Von Therkildsen 32 to 24 in a fierce front line battle at the Y M C A. Owen of Downey scored seven hits and 16 points while Fish of Pocatello added strong shooting as bomb-proof dressing rooms were torn loose.
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Santel defeats Mike Howard in long light heavyweight bout
Ad Santel, billed as California claimant to the light heavyweight title, defeated Mike Howard of the University of Iowa in Wichita by taking one fall in 62 minutes with an arm scissors. Howard forfeited the second fall. Jim Browning of Wichita defeated Jack Savage in two straight falls in 17 and 7 minutes.
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Barbarian Edges Gulfport In Ten Round Detroit Bout
Sid Barbarian of Detroit defeated Rene Gulfport of Mississippi by a judge decision after ten rounds in Detroit. The bout ended with Barbarian earning the win in a closely fought contest at the local arena.
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Nurmi Sets Mile and Three-Quarters World Mark in Chicago
Paavo Nurmi sprinted to a 7 minute 55 2 5 second mile and three quarters to break his own indoor world record, leaving Jose Ray far behind. Baley of the I A T surged to a new indoor 60 yard high hurdles mark while Helen Filkey won three events and set a 50 yard low hurdles record.
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Rockne Refused Princeton Offer Reportedly
Lawrence Perry reports Rockne rejected Princeton to stay with Notre Dame amid a possible USC coaching offer. The Notre Dame coach holds a ten year deal with a cancelable clause, and Layden’s future could influence Rockne as an assistant. Bill Ingram reportedly declined Navy for Indiana to remain coaching there.
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Leonard Outgrew Lightweight Class
Benny Leonard retires from boxing citing safety concerns for his mother and his own health after outgrowing the lightweight class. He fought only once since dropping weight to meet limits, with Pat Moran noted as his opponent. Projections suggest other top stars may retire soon, impacting boxing finances.
Triune bowling beats Idaho State Journal five in tight series
The Pocatello Triune bowling team defeated the Idaho State Journal five in a three game set at Columbia alleys for a 437 pin win. Stites of The Tribune led the series with 452 combined pins while Kubiak was second with 436. Towers of the Journal posted the high game with 183 in the opening game and Tow ers’ squad faces Forty and Eight next week.
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Dempsey Might Retire If Wedding Plans Stall
Los Angeles Jan 17 Jack Dempsey says he is through with boxing unless a fight can be arranged before his wedding to Estelle Taylor likely in May or June He plans to retire after marriage and says he may take one final bout if a suitable challenger emerges before next June He notes no contender of sufficient calibre currently exists and implies he will quit the ring afterward.
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Rickard Aims to Match Dempsey for Title Bout in June
Promoter Tex Rickard plans a June title fight with Jack Dempsey against Tom Gibbons or Harry Wills. If Dempsey retires or declines, Rickard would offer Gibbons or Wills as alternatives. Dempsey and manager Jack Kearns will travel east next month to discuss summer arrangements. Kearns says no deal is in place.
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Sports Schedule Across Cities Highlights Varied Events
Today’s agenda lists racing meetings in New Orleans Miami Haviana and Tia Juana. Tennis annual New York Lawn Tennis association Utica meeting. Indoor polo Chicago. Intercollegiate ski carnival Williams College. Fordham A A indoor games New York. Squash Class C NY NJ Montclair championships. Court tennis Kinsella vs Soutar for pro title in New York. Boxing Villa vs Sencio 20 rounds Manila world flyweight. New York to stage vacant lightweights event by athletic commission.
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Who Will Succeed Lightweight King
Benny Leonard retires as champion and the boxing bodies pursue a successor. A February 6 bout between Sammy Mandell and Sid Terris tops a plan to crown a new lightweight champion, with a New York tournament and a national title belt highlight the effort. Named contenders include Sid Terris New York Sid Barbarian Detroit Sammy Mandell Chicago Luis Vicentin Chile John Dundee former featherweight champion.
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Piercy released to Salt Lake club
Boston announces pitcher William B. Piercy has been released outright by the Red Sox to the Salt Lake club of the Pacific Coast league. The decision was made today as Piercy departs the Boston organization.
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Boxing Gossip and Proposed Rules Change Rumors
NY writers speculate on Jack Dempsey sporting sideburns nose reconstruction and possible boxing rule changes. Eddie Martin faces February suspension for a disputed bout. Rumors about Tiger Flowers clinching influence trigger talk of new limits on clinching and length of holds.
Boxers Plot Moves and Exoduses Amid Lightweight Title Chase
The piece notes Danny Kramer planning a Pacific coast exodus and Lou Kaplan's recent win over him in New York. Sid Terris just survived a tight decision against Jimmy Goodrich at the Garden, with a Mandell Terris bout looming to crown the next lightweight challenger for Benny Leonard.
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Reese Edges McKay In Six Round California Bout
Kid Reese of Marshall California defeated Gordon McKay of Pocatello Idaho in a six round bout in Sacramento. California seeks to host the blue ribbon AA A track meet at Berkeley next year but eastern membership likely blocks westward move due to travel costs.
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