Revival of Racing Sparks Across English Turf in 1919
Reports from multiple countries show racing regaining vigor after the armistice. Lord Glanely bought Derby winner Grand Parade as a foal for 420 caineas, while Dominion and others shined in 1919. Donoghue tops English jockeys with 129 wins. Irish season booming with record purses. Lincoln Spring meeting set for March 22 24. Donoghue and Carslake top riding averages.
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Boxing Roundup From Across The Nation
In Lincoln Adam Kreiger defeated Getestya Jack McGill in straight falls. Cleveland saw Sergi and Ray Smith win a 10 round decision over Bob Martin. Jersey City Young Bob Fitzsimmons forced Eddie West to quit in the seventh. Syracuse Mike O'Dowd stopped Young Fisher in the third. Hot Springs Harry Bramar edged Zulu Kid after 10 rounds.
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Fragmented verse lines from an old field note
A fragmentary poem-like text mentions fragrant fields and valleys with faded imagery. It references doves and bells and appears as an incomplete reminiscence or lyric snippet rather than a full narrative.
French featherweight champion loses a hand
Paris on January 27 Louis De Bontieu France featherweight champion died in hospital after surgeons amputated his left hand to save his life following a bout with British champion Lancy Lee in Paris. De Bontieu knocked out Lee in the seventeenth round but suffered a hand injury that led to blood poisoning.
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Allison on Boxing Card at Springfield
Springfield Illinois January 27 Weil Allison of Waterloo Iowa draws Jimmy Hanlon of Denver in a 10 round bout on the card here tomorrow night Also on the program lightweight champion of the A E F Leo Patterson of Joplin Missouri and Young Sam Langford meet in a 10 round bout on the same card
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Cedar Falls Hosts Annual High School Basketball Tournament
Cedar Falls Iowa January 27 invitations have been prepared to invite about 40 northern Iowa high schools to enter the annual high school basketball tournament at the Iowa State Teachers College on March 5 and 6.
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Davis Defends Skating Title With Double Wins
Floyd Davis of Des Moines defended his Riverview rink title winning the two mile one mile and half mile races before about 1800 spectators. Pettit pushed the one mile event while Davis sprinted to tape first in 3 42. Davis also won the two mile in 7 48 with May second Fogarty third. Dipper first in the ladies half mile and younger boys contest featured Trath first McDonald second.
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Wood Will Captain Coe College Football Team
Davis led the half mile early then held the lead as Ray Corbin and B Paquatte, substituting for Cedar Rapids, Ta., contested the race with Hank Wood noted as a varsity runner. The piece discusses plans around the 1920 Coe College football captaincy amid a racing backdrop.
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Sports Chatter A jumble of Olympic, college, and league notes
Del Ruppert comments on Ruth and contract status while Ruth would not report to Germs. Pete Merman plans to enter featherweight next fall amid 118 pound weight struggles. Michigan coach Yost contemplates quitting but won’t abandon the program. Grand Circuit stewards end factional dispute and plan joint action. St Louis Cardinal owners reportedly raise funds for the season. Braven Rickey denies attempting to sell the franchise. Ex president Taft and Judge Mount Tanis linked to national baseball commission. Western Conference to study undergraduate physical training abroad. Dundee Leonard bout promoter Connecticut plans a New Haven staging. Jost near 24000 from one match. Mission Jetty club New York to stage events for Olympic prep. Kaga Americans may work with Minneapolis club to bolster White Sox talent, per Charles Comiskey offices.
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