Rickard's Sport Arena Returns Enormous Profit
New York Feb 8 They report Garden profits from December and January at about eight and a half million dollars with strong Boxing events drawing big crowds. The Rickard era left a legacy of imaginative promotion and new stars like Schmeling and Singer boosting turnout and revenue despite changes in leadership.
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Walsh
I. N.s.spoks Baiteri
New York
Bud Faylor
al Singer
Garrden Corporation
Rockefeller
Rickard
Treylor
Singer
Aili
Richard
Tom McArdley
Tom
Thomas
Bright & Young Men
Max Schmelting
K. ‘O. Christner
Hteratl
Horatio Alger
Benny Leonard
Leach Cross
Schmeliing
Runners Wide Williams Lead Millrose Hopes in Newark Effort
American stars Edvin Wide and Percy Williams duelled at Newark A A C games with Fast two mile and 60 yard events. Williams won the 60 yard handicap in six and two-fifths seconds while Wide dominated the two mile handicap. Nurmi’s Millrose mile likely draws limited opposition as Conger is defeated by Martin and Kennedy.
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York
Edvin
Marvel
Percy’ Williams
Vancouver
B. C
Wide
Willams
Newark A. A
Williams
Bob Weise
New York A. C
Charley Haguenin
New York University
Irving Totten
Millrose AA
Nurmi
Millrose
Tiany
America
Conger
Ray Conger
Iowa
Boston Commission Delves Into Sunday Sports Bribery Claims
The Boston finance commission released a report criticizing Judge Emil Fuchs Boston Braves president Councilman William G Lynch and Mayor Malcolm E Nichols over alleged bribe attempts to pass a Sunday sports bill. The panel cited a midnight meeting among Fuchs Lynch and Don Carroll and noted suspicions from an $85 000 payoff demand.
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Boston
ChPi
Boston Finance Commission
Emil Fuchs
Boston Braves
William G. Lynch
Malcolm E. Nichols
Fuchs
Lynch
Carroll
Don Carrol
Sults
Belgian Flyweight Seeks World Title After Knockout
Paris edition reports Spider Pladner, aiming for the world flyweight title, scored a sixth round knockout of Johnny Hill the flyweight champion of Great Britain last night. Pladner dominated from the start and appeared headed for a decisive victory after the first round.
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Paris
Ubi
Spider Pladner
Johnny Hill
Gritetn
Pladner
Whit
Big Ten Sports Program Keeps Teams Busy Across Division
Chicago reports the Big Ten resumes action after exams with over twenty events on the slate. Michigan leads the basketball race at four wins, Ohio State challenges, and Indiana, Illinois, and Chicago also spar for titles. Track and swimming meets loom as teams chase records.
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Wich
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Arbor
Indiana
Illinois
Buckeyes
Michigan
Wolverines
Intiang
Iowa
Wisconsin
Iown City
Purdue
Minnesota
Maimen
Ulinois
University of West Virginia
Minnesdaia
Northwestern
Grapplers
Columbus
Titnes
Wausau
Wis
Florida meet attracts 125 golfers to Pensacola Open
Pensacola Florida February opening round draws 125 top golfers for the Greater Pensacola Open at Pensacola Country Club. Craig Wood set a course record with 63 in practice, six under par, thrilling spectators.
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Pensacola
Fla
Pensacola Country Club
Craig Wood
New York
Walter Hagen
Johnny Farrell
National Amateur Cage Champs Tour West Coast Camps
Kansas City, Mo. Feb 8 The Cook Painter Boys national AAU champions have dominated most opponents on a West Coast tour except Montana State College Bobcats. Holt scored 45 in a 73 20 win over Long Beach Athletic Club as the Cooks drop two games to the Bobcats and win the rest. They head east in mid February for games in Illinois Indiana Ohio and Wisconsin before defending their title in Kansas City March 11 to 16. Forrest DeBernard leads the squad with Jayhawk alums Holt Gordon Peterson and Harrigan in the lineup.
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Cook Painter Boys
Fighting Bobcats
Montana State College
Wichita
Kan. A
Cooks
Linois
Indiana
Ohio
Wisconsin
Keansas City
Forrest DeBernard
Iola
Kan
Jayhawk
Holt
Gale Gordon
al Peterson
University of Oklahoma
Gordon
Peterson
University of Kansas
Jayhawks
Frank Harrigan
University of Michigan
Drake Grad Will Start Stars in Big Ten Classic
Walter J. Morilaw of Chicago selected as starter for the Western Conference indoor track and field championships at Town Field House University of Town feld March 6 and 9. He previously served as starter at the 1928 Utah meet and Hawkeye events. Morilaw is Drake University graduate and director of the National Association of Camp Directors.
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Courier &Pecial Service
Town City
Walter J. Moorilaw
Chicago
University of Town Feld
Cyclone Wrestlers Invade Lawrence for Annual Meet
Ames reports Iowa State College wrestlers travel to Lawrence Kansas for a four dual meet against the Jayhawks on Saturday night. History shows Cyclones won each year from 1924 to 1928 with scores reflecting strong defense and decisive pinning. Captain Cox notes Jayhawks’ star Hansen will wrestle 145 pounds replacing Linn.
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Iowa State College
Lawrence
Kan
Jayhawk
Iowa State
Cox
Jayhawks
Hansen
Linn
Cyclone Regular Faces Tough Game With Kansas Lettermen
Cyclone regular, expected to clash with a strong Kansas squad as the game features a lone remaining letterman, 165 pounds, on the Kansas team. The matchup centers on experience versus youth with both sides seeking an edge on offense and defense.
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Cyclone
Church
Kansas
Wyoming Fighter Wins Verdict in Des Moines Ring
Eddie Anderson of Casper Wyoming won a 10 round decision over Harry Falegano the Filipino in Des Moines. Anderson used tight defense and did not open up much in the windup. Also Jack Lee beat Tommy Havel and Roscoe Hall defeated Hammer in 10 rounds.
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Des Moines
Eddie Anderson
Casper
Wyo
Cowboy
Harry Falegano
Roscoe Hall
University of Iowa
Tackle Hammer
Perry
Indians build new look lineup as veterans pass age
George Kirkley reports on the Cleveland Indians plans for 1930 with Billy Evans and Roger Peckinpaugh reshaping the roster. New faces fill in at first base second base shortstop and the outfield while Tris Speaker’s vacancy prompts search for a center fielder. Veteran pitchers Shaute Tudlin Miller Grant Milius remain and Luke Sewell Autry and Myatt lead the catching staff.
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United “Press
New York
Cleveland Indians
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Burns
Homer Summa
Garland Buckeye
George Uhle
Emil
George Getken
Eltonefswill
Indians
Billy Evans
Roger Peckinpaugh
Lou Fonseca
Csf Bolton
Terre Haute
Johnny Hodapp
Porter
Carl Lind
Joe Sewell
Jackie ‘Tavener
Detroit
John Burnett
Ray Gardner
New Orleans
Jonah Goldman
Decatur
Tris Speaker
Dick Porter
Baltimore
Bathmore Porter
Charley
Jamieson
Art “Averill
San Francisco
Averill
Wea
Clint Brown
Harrisburg, Pa
Wesley Farrell
Terre, Haute
Harold McKain
Waterloo
Milius SU
Jimmy Moore
Little Rock
Kenneth Holloway
Tavener
Tigers
Shaute
Tudlin
Miller
Grant
Milius
A S Luke Sewell
Martin Autry
Glenn Myatt
Mat Champ Seeks Illinois Approval For Flying Tackle
Chicago February 8. Dynamite Gun Sonnenberg world heavyweight wrestling champion seeks sanction from the Minola Athletic commission to use his flying tackle. He will meet Frank Forbes of New York in an exhibition match under commission observation. A approval could lead to more risky holds soon in Chicago.
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Chicago
Dynamite Gun" Sonnenberg
Minola Athletic Commission
Sonnenberg
Frank Forbes
New York
Luther Quint Wins In Iowa Conference Tilt
Decorah Iowa February 8 Theo Luther college quintet tied for the Tews lead with St Ambrose after a 25 to 15 victory over Buena Vista. The Norsemen led the Storm Lake team 14 to 7 at halftime and doubled the score.
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Luther Quint
Decorah
U.P
Theo Luther
St. Ambrose
Buena Vista
Norsemen
Storm Lake
Huskers Rally Past Kansas For Second Win Of Season
In Lawrence Nebraska erased a 19 to 12 halftime deficit to defeat Kansas 37 to 21. The game marked Nebraska’s second win of the season as AU and R-A reporters noted the late surge.
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Kansas
Lawrence
Kan
Nebraska
Bell to Remain With Braves After Cash Offer
Chicago Feb 8 Lester Bell will remain with the Boston Braves for another season unless the Braves are pressed for hard cash. Cubs owner William Veeck said Chicago abandoned efforts to obtain Bell because Boston refused a cash offer and unwanted playing talent. Clyde Beck likely returns at third base unless rookie Clarence Blair from Little Rock beats him out.
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Boston Braves
Lester Bell
Willem’ “Veeck
Cubs
Veeck
Clyde Beck
Gubs
Clarence Blair
Little Rock, Ark
Beck
Pioneers Set for Return Battle With Hilltoppers
Grinnell College faces Milwaukee university five at the local field house Saturday night in a return game after a two free throw margin win earlier. Grinnell had beaten Knox and Carleton but lost to Augustana in recent three court swings as they prepare to meet the Hilltoppers.
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Marquette
University Five
Milwaukee
Grinnellergers
Pioneers
el Grinnell Basketeers
Knox
Carleton
Augustana
Golden Avalanche
Badgers
Drake Grinnell Clash In For Swim Meet Honors
Drake University from Des Moines visits local pool Saturday to swim against Grinnell College. Pioneer swimmers opened season with a loss to Iowa State last Saturday.
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Drake University
Des Moines
Pioneer
Iowa
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