Risko Wins Tense Heavyweight Elimination Fight
Johnny Risko of Cleveland outpointed Jack Sharkey of Boston in a 15 round bout at Madison Square Garden in the Tex Rickard elimination tournament. The decision leaves Risko as a potential challenger for Gene Tunney, with Tom Heeney still in the running after defeating Jack Delaney ten days earlier.
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Jack Sharkey
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Jack Delaney
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Jack Dempsey
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First Seconds toppled 34 to 10 in Monday high school game
Gibson led the attack with seven fields and two fouls as the First Seconds defeated the Second Seconds 34 to 10. Kelly and Bradford led the losers with one bucket each, while no opponent exceeded a single score.
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Ten Tennis Players Named for Davis Cup Trials
Ten players were invited by the United States Lawn Tennis Association to compete for Davis Cup places. They must report to captain William T. Til den in Augusta on March 19 to train for the first match with Mexico in Mexico City on April 6 to 8. Several listed players will not be available due to business engagements, potentially altering the lineup for the Mexico tie and subsequent possible intercontinental series.
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United States Lawn Tennis Association
United States
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Augusta
Mexico
Mexico City
Francis T. Huniter
New Rochelle
N. Y
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Chicago
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Indianapolis
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Arnold Jones
Providence
R. L. Willmer Allison
Fort Worth
Tex
Lewis White
Austin
Edward T. Chandler
Harvard University
John Doex
Santa Monica
Calif
A. D. Wray Bron
St. Louis
William L. Johnston
San Francisco
R. Norris Williams
Philadelphia
China
Kansas City
City League Week's Schedule Tuesday Hodges Clothes vs Finley Cleaners
City League prepares for Tuesday action with Hodges Clothes facing Finley Cleaners in a key matchup. Both teams seek wins to improve standings and momentum for upcoming games.
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Finley Cleaners
Barnes Indies Eke Out Victory 24 22
Barnes Indies edged to a 24 to 22 triumph as a tight game produced a narrow win. The contest highlighted teams across the league with a closish finish and a decisive final score.
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Barnes Indies
Hoyt Remains Yankee Holdout in Florida talks
Star pitcher Hoyt refused to finalize a contract after a lengthy conference with Yankees manager Miller. A new meeting was set for today in St. Petersburg Florida as negotiations continued. Carl Mays signed with the Reds while Rube Bressler and Pete Donohue remained unsigned for Cincinnati.
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Robin
Cincinnati Reds
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Brooklyn
United Press
Petersburg
Fla
Wait Hoyt
New York Yankee
Hoyt
Miller
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Brooklyn Robins
Carl Mays
Bressler
Pete Donohue
Reds
Cleveland Spirit Spurs Colts Title Hope
President Alva Bradley predicted the Indians will show strong spirit in training at ARS grounds this season, underscoring confidence in the squad.
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Alva Bradley
Indians
Rookies Stay Behind With Browns Coach In Florida
West Palm Beach Florida rookies remained behind as regulars left for Orlando to train against the Cincinnati Reds. Otto Williams supervised the instruction session.
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West Palm Beach
Fla
St. Louis Browns
Orlando
Cincinnati Reds
Grouch
Otto Williams
High School Thrids Scalp Indians 28 25
In a close game the Indians fall to the opponents 28 to 25. The report notes key plays and a comeback effort but leaves final details unclear. Community Chest dollars are mentioned as returning funds.
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