Dempsey Staged Miami Beach Affair to Get Debt Back
The Miami Beach showdown between Jack Dempsey and Sharkey stemmed from Dempsey's need to recover $100,000 advanced for Tex Rickard's ventures. Rickard's death left Dempsey without proof or funds, pushing promotion forward to avoid losses. Garden executives weighed cancellation but proceeded after Dempsey and Carey offered to cover part of the deficit and secured backing from Hoyt.
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Baseball Camps Open as 1929 Spring Training Begins
Orphan Chick Attrey joins Cleveland Indians workouts after a Chicago White Sox trade for Bib Park. Reports from multiple camps in Florida and Georgia: Reds, Giants, Yankees, and Athletics hold early workouts as rosters form and holdouts linger.
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Associated Press
New Orleans
Cleveland
Big money in sports draws stars beyond Babe Ruth
The article compares annual earnings of sports figures across disciplines. It notes Tunney with 990000, Dempsey surpassing a million in his era, and Ruth earning about 870000 yearly. It cites Hagen at 75000 yearly in golf, Farrell’s 60000 since his Open win, and Kirkwood near Hagen. It also mentions Vance seeking 25000 as a pitcher.
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Chicago
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Johnny Farrell
Joe Kirkwood
Yeas
Sir Walter
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Vance
Baseball News Roundup From Spring Camps Across States
Excitement over Lazzeri fades as Florida sun tests players in St Petersburg while Maranville and Porrelo face travel woes. In Pittsburgh camp Larry French shows promise as Portland recruit. Cardinals manager Southworth plans veteran pitchers for season, with Seley and Hallahan recalled. Dondero and Stretecki shine in Browns camp, while Ruel coaches Weaver in Washington. Cantrell vows readiness to pitch, and Majors discuss Roy Johnson trade. Aegis of Phoenix reports draft talk as Detroit eye prospects. Serious injuries affect Smith. Chicago district hosts 96 teams in a 52-lane event with $104,770 prize.
13 000 Bowlers Begin Meet for ABC Honors
Chicago March 2 Approx 14 000 men will compete in the twenty eighth annual American Bowling Congress tournament beginning this afternoon in Chicago and continuing for five weeks. The event marks the largest entry list in ABC history.
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Chicago
Dysart Upsets Dysart Defeats La Porte 27 to 13 in Regional Tilt
Dysart edges La Porte City 27 to 13 in a regional high school basketball tourney upset. Keele led Dysart with four field goals and two free throws while Schmidt added three baskets, and Brust scored for La Porte City in an uneven contest at Vinton Ta.
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Courier Special Service
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la Porte City
Dysart
Johnson
la Porte
Keele
Oklahoma Aggies Trackmen Compete In Des Moines Classic
Des Moines March 3 Missouri Valley indoor meet opens with Oklahoma A&M and Washington University challenging four northern schools. Faulkner leads the Aggies with strong distance times while Best boosts sprints and relays. Washington counters with Chaser Miller Poos in field and hurdles. Drake relies on Parks, Grinnell on Taylor Mee Kee. Creighton hopes Hollenbeck Barron Turner Crawford score.
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Charles Chaser
Paty Miller
Ralph Poos
Wilbert Parks
Parks
Warner Taylor
Tron
Jae Mee Kee
May Credit 25 Percent of Tax on Earned Income
Taxpayers may claim a 25 percent credit against tax on earned net income. Compute tax on earned net income as shown, using items 18 to 29 on page 1. The credit entered as items 30 and 49 equals 25 percent of item 29 or 25 percent of the sum of items 28 42 43 and 44, whichever is smaller. Earned income includes compensation for personal services rendered or up to 20 percent of net profits from a trade or business where personal services and capital are factors. If net income is 5000 or less the entire amount is earned net income. if over 6000, earned net income is not less than 6000. Earned net income shall not exceed 30000.
Special Money for Boys Who Break Alleys in Bowling Meet
The annual American Bowling Congress opens in Chicago marking its twenty‑second consecutive year. Kane City beat Chicago’s 1924 entry record last year with 2251 teams. The event runs from today until April with prizes for the fastest first week breakers and noted boosters who tame slick, timbered lanes.
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Hunter Succeeds Hauer as Elks Club Manager
B. B. Hunter, former exalted ruler of Waterlco lodge No. 290, B P O E, is named temporary manager of the Elks clubhouse after Ler J. Hauer’s two year tenure ended with his resignation. Hunter, in ill health for months, plans extended rest and will visit relatives in Chicago before returning. He previously led Elks efforts during the dedication of the clubhouse.
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Committees Named for East High Class Banquet
The East High annual junior senior class banquet committees are announced with LeRoy Furry as chairman and members Louis Biggle Cartater Hickelberg and Margaret Mor 5. Jessie Parrott chairs the decorations committee with Virginia Zelhoefer Muriel Dryden Evelyn Cousins Maxine Johnson Ruth Miller Doris Lohner Beenyeth Steeves and Grace Town send. The general committee includes class officers and the two chaired groups. The banquet will be held in early May at a not yet selected location.
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LeRoy Furry
Louis Biggle
Cartater Hickelberg
Margaret
Jessie Parrott
Virginia Zelhoefer
Muriel Dryden
Evelyn Cousins
Maxine Johnson
Ruth Miller
Doris Lohner
Beenyeth Steeves
Grace Townsend
Oklahoma Cinder Track Stars Win Conference
Oklahoma rose to the top in the Big Six indoor meet, adding the 1929 track crown to its basketball title. The Sooners defeated Iowa State 39 to 34 as Shelby of Oklahoma led high jump with 6 feet 3.5 inches, while Carmen was top point man with wins in both the low and high hurdles. Iowa State won the inaugural swimming meet, Ames edging Nebraska 54 to 46, with Kansas Aggies third and Kansas fourth.
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East High Juniors Present Mystery Comedy April 12
East High junior class to stage Capt. Kidd, Junior a three act mystery comedy in the East High auditorium Friday evening April 12 Miss Edna Dahlin dramatics instructor announced yesterday Tryouts for parts begin Monday with cast announced soon The play by Aida Johnson Young features buried treasure and a bank robbery with several lead roles including Andrew McTavish the bookshop owner his daughter Mary and Jim Anderson a store employee
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Wisconsin Quint Can Clinch Cage Honors Tonight
Wisconsin leads the Big Ten race as eight teams play tonight. Michigan faces Ohio State on the home floor, with a Wolverines win giving a temporary lead but Wisconsin still favored to finish strong. Purdue remains mathmatically alive but unlikely for a title, while Northwestern visits Iowa and Chicago meets Minnesota in other games.
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