Dempsey Gibbons bout lined up after Willard talk
United Press reports plans for a 1920s era Dempsey Gibbons title fight this summer as promoter Tex Rickard eyes both a Dempsey Gibbons match and a Willard Johnson arrangement. Renault’s recent ring actions shape the St Paul challenger’s chances while Willard’s return sparks debate over a Minnesota appearance.
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Knox Sets New All Events Record In Milwaukee
Imm Knox from Philadelphia tops the all events mark after a sensational nine game series. He breaks previous world records with a 2019 score, aided by partner Ccke as they place high in doubles and singles. Other leaders include Elson Atchelis and Risden Creamery in team standings and Dan Wilson in two- and Seibert Sanders in three-event rankings.
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elson-Atchelis
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Cleveland
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Buktalo
Drake Carnival Eyes 600-Yard Race With Stars
Des Moines April 4 plans call for a 600 yard race at Drake relay carnival on April 27 28 featuring stars Phil Spink of the Chicago Athletic Association Earl Eby of Pennsylvania and Deak Wolters of Ames. Drake athletic director K L Wilson says negotiations are underway and the event would be a major attraction if finalized. The three distance runners rank among the sport’s best and would draw strong interest from fans.
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Deak" Wolters
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Jones Issues Call for Football Men in Town City
Coach Howard H. Jones announces a series of workouts starting today through month end for football candidates. Of last year’s lettermen from the champion eleven, only six return: Captain-elect Glen Miller, Leland Parkin, Leo Kriz, John Hancock, Scott Melntyre, and F. Lowell Otte. Clem Nugent and Kari Engeldinger will not return. Nugent attends Georgetown University, Engeldinger is using in-Des foes.
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John W. Hancock
Scott Melntyre
F. Lowell Otte
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Nugent
Georgetown University
Pic Engeldinger
A Comic Strip in Type J P McEvoy Interviews
A short humorous essay on interview dynamics noting two parties fearfully quizzing each other and highlighting stock questions. It offers satirical answers such as prefers a telephone book, washing windows, and collecting bread tabs, with a closing line about editors’ protection.
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Panenke
The Laws of Golf Asked and Answered for Readers
A reader question column on golf law discusses dropping the ball over the left shoulder for right handed players, penalties for stopping a moving ball in match and medal play, and caddie as agent issues. Innis Brown answers with rulings, urging readers to send questions by mail.
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Ruy the Sreen
Innis Brown
A Tip for the Round by Walter Hagen on Exing Balance
Walter Hagen explains a golf tip for sustaining balance during the swing. He notes many players misweight at the finish and advises keeping weight back, with the left foot braced at the top and remaining centered through the through swing. Tomorrow feature Remedies for Slicing by Jim Barnes.
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O Connor of Waterloo Survives First Cut at Cornell Ball
Mount Vernon April 4 Ernere Doc O Connor of Waterloo joins 23 others who survived Cornell baseball coach Lee s initial cut. O Connor is a catcher who played for Waterloo East High. Six pitchers three catchers nine infielders and six outfielders remain for further instruction. The opener with Town University is April 11. Weather prevented outdoor drills. Cornell aims to have a strong battery group for upcoming games.
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Doc) O’connor
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Exhibition Baseball News From Across the Nation
A jumble of spring camp notes notes from Fort Worth and Tampa to St Petersburg and Greenbore report teams like the Giants White Sox and Cubs preparing for exhibitions. Mentions players such as Jimmy OConnell and Turner Barker with scores and travel updates amid rain delays and camp activity.
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West High to field golf team this season
West High will inaugurate a golf team once conditions allow with play at Byrnes Park in two to three weeks. Coach Ralph Serf says many students have signaled interest. expected top five will qualify from score cards under his supervision. West High plans entries to county meet and Ames Carnival, with optimism for golf becoming a regular high school sport.
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Chicago to See Champion in Fistic Bouts at Coliseum
Chicago boxing fans will witness a world bantam champion and an American flyweight in action at the Chicago Coliseum in a 10 round no decision bout. Joe Lynch and Midget Smith meet, Frankie Genaro faces Bud Taylor, Patsy Flannigan clashes with Jack Eile, in 16 round bouts. The program, expected to top $80,000 with a sold out house, benefits an orphanage and is protected from legal interference by an injunction.
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Chicago
Joe Lynch
New York
Midget Smith
Frankie Genaro
Bud Taylor
Terre Haute
Patsy Flannigan
St. Louis
Jack
Eile
Willmeat
Illinois
Lynch
Joe Burman
Chicago Coliseum
Criss
East High Girls Exhibit Exhibition Friday Night
East High presents an open to the public exhibition by the girls gym classes led by Miss Mary FrMan. The program includes folk dances, free arm drill, parallel bars, climbing ropes, and a basketball game between Freshman Sophomore and Junior Senior teams.
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Osage High Basketball Wins National Tournament Start
Osage High School, Iowa champions, opened the national tournament in Chicago with a 27 to 23 overtime victory over Dupont High of Louisville. Captain Virgil “Mike” Mehan, star guard Ralph “Buzz” Hogan, and Elton Larson led a disciplined lineup under coach Perry, as Hyde Park looms next.
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Valentino Outshines King of Swat In Yankee Camp Stir
New Orleans April 4 Babe Ruth known as the Bambino sat at breakfast mumbling and glancing at Rodolph Valentino. Ruth, peeved, muttered about the dancer while Valentino entered the hotel lobby to a crowd. Ruth boasted of a home run and how Valentino could not match his looks as onlookers rushed to see the star.
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Hampton High coach Harshbarger resigns after undefeated season
Hampton Indiana April 4 That Harshbarger athletic director and coach at Hampton high school has resigned and will leave in Tyne. He has received several offers but has not signed a contract for next fall. His football team went undefeated this past season with notable wins over Mason City and Osage 37 to 0. Hampton also had a strong basketball team this year.
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Cedar Rapids
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Hampton, In
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Milwaukee case cites conspiracy and remittance fraud charges
Two new complaints filed in Milwaukee name Oscar Belach and Charles Risberg former Chicago American League players in alleged conspiracies and remittance fraud totaling 490090. The actions mention the White Sox series at 14 Manta Ga and Atlanta tied to Dowd and Trote. A boxing note reports Tim Dowd defeating Jimmy Trote in Atlanta at 110 pounds and Johnny Clinton knocking out Jim Carroll in New York in the 6th round.
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Damares
Oscar Belach
Charles Risberg
Manta
Tim Dowd
Dantan
Atlanta
Jimmy Trote
Naw Torgex
New York
Johnny Clinton
Kaoke Ign
Jimime Carroll
Lewis Wins World Heavyweight Title By Headlock
Chicago April 4 Strangler Ed Lewis captured the world heavyweight wrestling championship from Renato Gardini of Boston in a two to one victory. The first fall saw Gardini pin Lewis with a maneuver in about 92 minutes. Lewis won the second fall with multiple headlocks in roughly an hour and eleven minutes. Gardini entered the third fall dazed after Lewis’s punishing holds.
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Chicago
Strangier
Ed Lewis
Renato Gardini
Gardini
Lewis
Stocking Brown's Lake With Game Fish Near Sioux City
Sioux City sportsmen report success stocking Brown's Lake near town with game fish. Plans call for multiple carloads this spring and fall including fingerling bass about 40,000, mixed Mississippi River fish, Spirit Lake catfish, and another mix of bass crappie and catfish. Special ad notes walnut chocolate fudge at 35 cents at Kretz Cafe.
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Benny Leonard Signs of Fistic Activity in New Talks
International News Sports Editor Davis J. Walsh reports Benny Leonard plans a comeback and considers matches with Lew Tendler Charley White Rocky Kansag and Sailor Friedman. Promoters hold Memorial day July 4 and Labor day for possible Leonard Dempsey championship bouts as Leonard eyes a Ringside return amid injunction threats against his venue.
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International News
New + York
Benny Leonard
Henry
Charley White
Rocky Kansag
Sailor Friedman
White
First Inn
Charley
Boxing Commission
Kansas
Benny
Charles
Ting
Friedman
Leonard
Jack
Dempsey
Milligan Reluctant to Fight Amons in Marshalltown Match
Sioux City boxer Glenn Milligan declines terms for a bout with Archie Amons in Marshalltown, signaling he will not accept the local club's price and raising the expense to appear. The dispute centers on purse size and terms previously agreed, with Milligan boosting his demand beyond what the club will pay.
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