West quiet on Willard Dempsey bout borders
The Round-Up notes East lawmakers balk at boxing in their states while Colorado Wyoming explore hosting a heavyweight title fight. Oklahoma and Nevada push laws to allow ten round limits or longer bouts for world championship contests. Oklahoma could become a national boxing center if approved, with rich backers seeking huge ticket sales.
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Wyoming
Nevada
Oklahoma
Willard
Dempsey
Tex Rickard
State
Major league clubs trim spring training plans
New York reports a shift to shorter schedules with teams cutting spring drills and starting later. Giants pitchers and catchers begin routines in Hot Springs while other clubs announce Florida, Texas, and Southern stops such as Tampa, Augusta, and Macon for early workouts. Major changes include home stays for Cardinals Indians and varied early march starts across the league.
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Cardinals
Browns
Cleveland Indians
New Orleans
Washington
Augusta
Tigera
Macon
Cobb
Red Sox
Tampa
Fla
Braves
Columbia
Texas League to be an eight club circuit this season
Eight clubs will form the Texas League in Houston at a meeting of owners. Returning teams include Houston, Dallas, Waco, Fort Worth, San Antonio, Shreveport, with Galveston and Beaumont readmitted. The league will be Class A under the Southern Association.
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Houston
Tex
Texas League
Sicitiéa
Dallas
Waco
Fort Worth
San Antonio
Shreveport
Galveston
Beaumonte Tex
Southern Association
Welter Morris
Indianapolis
Ind
Eiveneville
Fort Weyne
Richmond
Peoria
BloomMeton
Ferre
Haute
Benny Leonard to Tour World for 104000 Bond
San Francisco report says Benny Leonard world lightweight champion will tour the world for a round the world series of at least five twenty round title fights during a war time program. The $104,000 figure covers the bite while the plan includes Australia India England and France. The tour depends on Leonard remaining champion and delivering to San Francisco by September 1.
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Benny Léonard
Billy Gideon
Sidney Cohn
New York
Australia
India
England
France
Leonard
Gehn
Wall Street
Cols
Giteon
Braid Ranked With Vardon And Taylor In Golf Talk
A 1919 Bell Syndicate column extols Jimmy Braid among golf greats like Vardon and Taylor. The author recalls Braid’s prime skills, 1914 eyesight issues, and a Prestwick hole with the cardinal hazard. Anecdotes cover a bold second shot, misputts, and Braid’s enduring potential despite age.
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Bankine
Vardon
Taylor
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Jimmy
Prestwick
Tennis Plans For Season At Annual Officials Meeting
Tennis plans for the 1919 season will be aired at the United States National Lawn Tennis Association annual meeting in New York. England France and Italy are boosting international play, with changes in committees, rankings, and Davis Cup duties on the agenda. officers are expected to be reappointed, and several clubs seek clay court championships.
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De Palma Hopes to Shatter All Records
Daytona February 2 A mystery machine tested by Ralph De Palma a special twelve cylinder V type aviation motor chassis. An official trial this week projects world records of 3 miles a minute with potential progress toward the 4 mile a minute target using aviation engines. De Palma's car is entirely American in design and build.
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Baltimore Seeks 1920 Amateur Golf Championship Host
Baltimore aims to land the 1920 amateur golf championship as colleges begin fencing season and more than 100 schools prepare for the annual Penn relay meet in April. Tiger swimmers ready as Princeton opens season with City College meet in New York Friday.
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Right Off the Bat in Early Baseball News
Prospective National status to be known by week’s end. Pacific Coast League expands to eight clubs signaling a big season. Bill Clymer to manage Seattle club this season. Nick Altrock eager to get into uniform as fans want action. Mike Martin likely to travel south early to prep for August arrival. Hank Gowdy skeptical of any dramatic changes. Griffith expects more contracts this week. Giants secretary John Foster denies New York contracts allowing safety talks with McGraw. League managers drawing pay. Pat Moran aims Reds as pennant contenders. Baker warns Philadelphia if Cincinnati tops them.
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Auguste
Hank Gowdy
Grifith
John Foster
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McGraw
Pat Moran
Reds
Baker
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Cincinnati
Toledo bowling entries unlikely to set new records
Local bowling alley reports indicate the American Bowling Congress tournament in Toledo will not set records this year. Over 20 entries expected before February 20, with Willys-Overland leading at five entries. Langtry confirms outside entries totaling about 20, and February 36 arrival planned. The event runs March 8 to 13 in the armory, first time held there.
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American Bowling Congress
William Piatticon
Toledo Bowling Association
Willys-Overland Company
A. L. Langtry
Langtry
Armory
Trinity College
Clapp to Seek Prize in Pinehurst Tourney
Pinehurst North Carolina February second over 130 players will compete in the qualifying round of the St Valentine tournaments in Pinehurst two courses will be needed to handle the large field. Notable entrants include Everett E Wilbur who beat Norman Maxwell in last year’s semifinals J N Stearns 38 holder of the season record on the championship course R W Gwaltney P W Kennedy the Toronto star and John S Clapp of Chevy Chase.
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P W. Kennedy
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Toronto Star
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Chevy Chase
Glimpses of Washingtonians Visiting in the Metropolis
Washington visitors flock to New York for hotel openings and social scenes. Cassilly Cook's remarks at a Military Clubs dinner urge a Paris peace tribunal and punishments for war leaders. Washington figures attend openings at Hotel Commodore and Pennsylvania, with many staying at Manhattan hotels and noting a surge in Georgetown and federal capital guests.
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Washington visitors flock to Manhattan hotels
A long list of guests from Washington DC were registered at the Park Avenue and Waldorf Astoria hotels over the past week. Notables include former President William Howard Taft, various military and civilian officials, and numerous Mrs. and Misses, with many planning travels to France or study in New York.
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