Munn Wins Heavyweight Title in Dramatic Ring Stunt
Wayne Munn known as Big Munn defeats Ed Lewis to claim the heavyweight wrestling title and pursues the $10,000 diamond studded championship belt. The Nebraska football alumnus rose from college stars to wrestle Lewis, lifting and throwing him over the ropes for a decisive fall.
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Gotch
Rogers
Tom O’rourke
Jeffries
Hackenschmidt
Gunner Moir
Unn
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RedsMissed Ellison Could Alter 1925 Pennant Race
Cincinnati failed to land Ellison of San Francisco to play first base, leaving Bressler at first. Ellison batted .381 for 1924 and could have boosted the Reds, who also may lose Caveney. Detroit eyes him, while Cincinnati seeks infield overhaul and a reliable first baseman to support rising young players.
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Ihru
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Detroits
Hughey Jennings
Dundee Claims Did Not Flunk
Johnny Dundee, former featherweight champion, said his quick return from France was due to a relative’s illness and not to avoid facing Fred Bretonnel in Paris on January 27. He admitted his return was also influenced by a wish to join the front ranks for the world lightweight title vacated by Benny Leonard.
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Eclipse baby born during solar event in New Britain
In New Britain Connecticut a baby girl was born exactly as the moon passed between the sun and the earth. The parents are Mr and Mrs Thomas Bast. The birth occurred January 24 according to AP reports.
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Disgust at Regional Exhibition Stalls Decision
In Youngstown Ohio a local councilor opposed a controversial exhibition involving Jones and Willie Harmon of Brooklyn. Matt Hinkel declined to render a decision last night, leaving the matter unresolved.
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Italian Lightweight Triumphs Over Grand Rapids Fighter
In a recent boxing match a challenger from Italy defeated Jackoe of Grand Rapids in a decisive round. The Italian weighed 11738 pounds and Lester 175 pounds, signaling a notable weight mismatch for the bout.
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Jackoe
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Lester
Portland wrestler Pinkey Gardner defeats Greek foe after comeback
Portland Oregon headlines state Pinkey Gardner of New York defeated Louis Pergandas in a six round bout. Pergandas suffered a knockout and forfeited after Gardner used a short arm scissors, ending the match with Gardner claiming the victory. In San Francisco Jack Silver won a decision over Frankie Burns in a ten round bout.
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New York
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Jack Silver
Oakland
Frankie Burns
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Jack McCarthy
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Chicago
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Philippines
Complaint Dismissed Against Major Meat Packers
Secretary Gore dismissed a Packers and Stockyards Administration complaint against Armour and Co Swift and Co and North American Provision Co alleging hogs on the Chicago market were mispriced. The action ended with no enforcement.
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Chicago
Soutar Defeats Kinsella for Court Tennis Title
Philadelphia on January 24 AP reports Jack Soutar of Philadelphia won the professional court tennis championship by defeating Walter Kinsella of New York with scores 64 6.
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New York
Firpo Held by Paris Police Over Unlicensed Car
Argentine heavyweight Luis Angel Firpo spent about an hour at a Paris police station after his car without a license plate attracted attention. He argued with officers and spoke in Spanish before an interpreter clarified the situation.
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Secondary School Basketball Tournament Set for Feb 23
The third annual boys tournament under Y M C A sports, aided by Kiwanis and Rotary trophies, opens Monday February 23 and runs through February 28. Five teams from the percentage list will join the city and out of town squads in elimination rounds with a consolation bracket for early losers. Local and visiting teams from Ammon, Mackay, Lava Hot Springs, Burley, Idaho Falls, and more compete with Pocatello squads as the Y M C A coordinates events and entertainment with the YWCA.
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Idaho Falls
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Juliet Aminson
Miss Maison
Idaho
Victor E. Vieira
Care Y. M
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