East High Triumphs Over Independence 36 8 in Mock Serious Play
East High defeated Independence 36 to 8 in a two act gymnasium performance of basketball where East High pulled away early and coasted, while the visitors staged a late flurry. Captain Howrey and Dean led East High with steady scoring as substitutes impressed and Marshalltown loomed on the schedule.
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American Giants Decline Joining New Colored Baseball League
Chicago February 12 Negotiations by Boston promoters to form the New Continental Baseball League with the American Giants and two Chicago colored teams ended when Giants head John M. Scherling said they would not join the project. He warned the idea of eight colored clubs in five years, noting the current plan aims for a complete circuit of eight park clubs plus two traveling clubs this season.
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Swellest Ship for Chicago Athletes Sail to Honolulu on Hawk State
The Chicago Athletic Association plans a grand junket to Honolulu aboard the United States Shipping Board steamer Hawk State, the costliest ship ever built in America. Maiden voyage from Baltimore next Tuesday features a millionaire passenger list and luxury innovations including a swimming pool. At least ten millionaires aboard, with one passenger rumored to spend 14000 on the 40 day voyage.
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United States Shipping Board
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Ignorant Essays On Lincoln Birthday by 3. PP. McEvoy
A reflective humorous essay on Abraham Lincoln birthday 1861 era. It blends satire about modern parenting and literacy with Lincoln’s stature, contending modern citizens misunderstand the president’s origins and the tools that built him. The piece quotes Lincoln lines and mocks social progress while celebrating historical roots.
Cedar Falls Edges Marion 11 10 in Last Minute Rally
Cedar Falls won 11 to 10 over Marion in a tight game here on February 12. Captain Ross scored the deciding basket with about three seconds left as Cedar Falls erased a late deficit. The contest was slow and rough with few clear standouts, though Ross and Shillinglaw led Cedar Falls.
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Shearer
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Johnny Wilson Seeks Malone and Gibbons Bouts
Tentative plans for a middleweight title bout between Johnny Wilson and Jock Malone in St Paul have been agreed, with Minneapolis promoter aiming to stage it March 4 or 17. Wilson's camp would grant former champion Mike O Down a week to accept terms, while a match with Mike Gibbons is pushed back after a formal challenge was issued Thursday night.
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Chicago
Johnny Wilson
Jock Malone
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Wilson
Mike O'Down
Malone Courtest
Mike Gibbons
Ruether Seeks Raise Over High Living Costs
Walter Dutch Ruether Cincinnati pitcher, traded to Brooklyn last season, asks for a raise and a round trip ticket to New Orleans to resolve his salary and training camp differences. He cites living costs, noting Brooklyn and Cincinnati disparities and references a ticket scalp scandal linked to Marquard.
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Dutch” Ruether
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League Head Offers Ump’s Job to Indian
Raleigh Feb 12 David Puckee an Indian from Maretta Kan is to be tried as an umpire in the Piedmont league of six North Carolina clubs W G McHam president replies Big Indian got job Come on bring lomatawk big and sharp ee Lots fight Heap war dances by Sent 12 Heap stamps in belt if poor Indian rot in happy hunting grounds Won’t need slopes Um spire no sleep Bring medi cine doctor instead He married tii Squaw make good living selling patat
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American League Opens April 18 with 154-Game Schedule
Chicago February 12 The American League baseball season will open April 13 and run to October 2 with 154 games per club. Sunday games in Washington and New York return to the schedule, Boston and Philadelphia host no Sundays, and notable opening matchups include Cleveland at St. Louis and Philadelphia at New York.
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Lewis Defeats Dresk In Flying Headlock Bout
In Savannah on February 12 Ed Strangler Lewis defeated Belgian champion Tom Dresk in one hour and two seconds, using the firing headlock to win the wrestling match.
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Savannah
Lewis
Tom Dresk
O L V Beats Fairbank 17 to 12 in Narrow Win
Our Lady of Victory academy basketball five defeated Fairbank 17 to 12 last night, holding a lead throughout. Kildee Kelly and White starred for OLV, while Beiersmitt Duffty led Fairbank. The Sabred Heart five and OLV are set to clash again soon, signaling a close series. Portland lightweight Joe Gorman won a 10 round decision over Monk Fowler in Portland.
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New Orleans
Long-Deadline Sports Notes Stir Up 1931 Plans and Signings
A volley of sports items reveals 1931 contract talks with hopes for higher pay, signings in Brooklyn, amateur wrestling in Fort Dodge on Feb 19, and a New Orleans season opener. Also noted are baseball commission meetings, boxing bills in Missouri, and college track initatives shaping upcoming seasons.
Lewis Ends Endurance and Headlock Triumph in Wrestling
In a storied bout, Lewis overcomes rivals by enduring punishment and a feared headlock. The Strangler and opponents like Stecher Zabrszko and Caddock fall as Lewis demonstrates extraordinary stamina, despite critics who call the hold dangerous.
Open Air Basketball Idea At University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia February 12 Open air basketball arrives at the University of Pennsylvania as a sport for all. A new outdoor cage system has been built at Franklin Field with seven more planned on the new athletic field. Brian W Dixon assistant director of physical education outlines interclass games and outdoor play potential.
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Franklin Field
Brian W. Dickson
College and high school basketball results scattered across Iowa
Iowa games featured Nebraska Ah and Ames, Kansas U against Washington vf lembara Parsons, plus numerous city matchups with scores such as Graettinger 46 Charles City 23 and Anamosa 47 Dewitt 13. Several girls games listed Norwalk over Truro 31 20 and Truro over Norwalk 21 6.
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Professionals Enter Lake Placid Races
Lake Placid N Y Feb 12 Virtually all professional skaters in the country will assemble here Feb 18 and 19 for six races including 220 and 440 yard dashes the half mile and one two and three mile events for the American professional championship Those invited include Everett McGowan St Paul international amateur champion in 1920 Edmund Lemr Saranac Lake former American champion Ben Osick Cleveland former international champions Arthur Staff Chicago international champion in 1916 and 1917 and Peter Dube Michigan state champion
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St .Paul
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Saranac Lake
Ben Osick
Cleveland
Arthur. Staff
Chicago
Peter Dube
Michigan
Express Motor Cruiser Sets One Mile Time Record
Gar Jr. owned by Gar A. Wood of Detroit set a new world record for express cruisers for one mile on a two mile course during the midwinter regatta in Misnai Florida. The mile was completed in 1 minute 36.8 seconds at 37.2 miles per hour, with the Gar Jr. winning the 11 mile cruiser race.
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Detroit
Kearns Fumes Over Moran Baiting Carpentier Talks
New York, Feb. 12. Frank Moran trashes Carpentier while Jack Kearns, manager of Jack Dempsey, says Moran’s campaign hurts the sport. Kearns warns of fans flocking from Jersey or a possible mismatch that would ruin gate revenue and chase away support for a Carter Punch fight.
Phillies Look for Turnaround Under Donovan in 1930s plans
Philadelphia reports Queertown fans seek improvement after a recent slide from pennant contention. Bir Donovan, former New York Highlanders boss, will steer the National League club this season, aiming to bolster pitching and infield with young talent. He cites a Reds trade as strength and notes Ring and Neale as potential keys to a steadier lineup.
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Cincinnati Reds
Rixey
Jimmy Ring
Neale
Smooth Guy Collects 50 000 From Sports in New York
New York February 12 An investigation into the reported disappearance of M J Jackman who is said to have collected 350 000 from prominent business men as initiation fees for the Continental Athletic club has been ordered by Acting District Attorney Banton Jackman came to New York about two years ago rented a luxurious suite incorporated the club had plans for a twelve story building and began canvassing business men for funds
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Myre Loses to Gion in Canadian Title Fight
Albert Lea Minnesota February 12 Helmer Myre Mason City Iowa wrestler Albert Myre met George Gion in a light heavy weight championship and, outweighed by 12 pounds, lost in 2 30 00 on Thursday night. Gion outwrestled the heavier rival for most of the 15 minute stretch under a bar headlock grip.
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New York Commission Bars Mouth Protectors
The boxing commission ruled boxers in New York may not wear mouth protectors. After a recent Fr Ted Lewis bout controversy, section 3 of the rules was cited, prohibiting any substance beyond regulation gloves and trunks that could handicap an opponent.
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Milwaukee lightweight Mitchell outclasses Tiplitz in 19 rounds
Associated Press reports from Milwaukee that Ritchie Mitchell of Milwaukee outboxed Joe Tiplitz of Philadelphia over 19 rounds. In Chicago, Purdue beat the University of Chicago 47 to 39 in the first Big 10 track meet. Columbus coverage notes Stanislas Zbyczko and Ivan Linow in wrestling holds.
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Joe’ Tiplitz
Philadelphia
Chicago
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Ralph Parcaut
Ben Reuben
Columbus
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Walker to Meet Gibbons February 14 in Cincinnati
Kansas City boxing news reports heavyweight contenders Walker of Kansas City and Tommy Gibbons of St Paul will clash February 14 in Cincinnati. The bout is slated as a 15 round match with Walker's manager confirming the plans and the city fight venue.
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Three Cornered Baseball Deal Declared Off
Misler Tugzins proposed three cornered deal to move Baby Dot Jacobson from St. Louis to the Yankees fell through after Washington as third party could not supply necessary players from the Senators. Huggins failed to get key players. meeting of American League owners ended with peaceful tone and several rule changes including recall option for minor leaguers and unconditional release for players with 19 years of service.
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Flyweight Title of America Is Won by Johnny Buft
New Orleans February 12 Frankie Mason of Fort Wayne lost the flyweight title to Johnny Butt of Jersey City in a 15 round bout Mason, battered at the end, weighed 108 pounds while Buff weighed 142 pounds though the recognized limit is 112 pounds Buff was the aggressor throughout the bout and secured the victory in a hard fought slugfest reported by local boxing authorities
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New Orleans
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Fort Wayne
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Johnny Butt
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Moran Carpenti er Bout Off After Manager Demands
Paris February 12 The proposed bout between Georges Carpentier heavyweight champion of Burone and Frank Moran of Pittsburgh for the Continental Sporting Club of Paris is off due to terms demanded by Carpentier’s camp. Moran departed Paris for St Moritz Thursday morning. The rest of the text mentions unrelated claims about Buddhist priests in Mexico and advertising notes.
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