Johnson Leads 1924 American League Pitching Study
Walter Johnson tops the 1924 AL pitching charts with a .767 win ratio and 23 wins, while Herb Pennock adds 21 wins and strong control. The report, by Irwin M. Howe, notes notable performances by Stanwood Baumgartner, Hollis Thurston, and Sherrod Smith, and details innings pitched and complete games across four pitching groups.
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Walter Perry Johnson
Washington
Johnson
Herb Pennock
Stanwood Baumgartner
Pennock
Sherrod Smith
Cleveland
Howard Ehmke
Boston Red Sox
Fred Marberry
Ranking Leaders Eager to Partisan Football Rankings
An analysis of the 1924 college football season reviews how forward passing reshaped East Coast powerhouses. West Point, Princeton, Dartmouth, Penn, Yale and Harvard are weighed amid surprises, with emphasis on sectionals and the unresolved national picture.
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West Point
Midshipmen
Minnesota
Illinois
Grange
Princeton
Harvard
Dartmouth
Cornell
Penn
New England
Yale
Army
Navy
East
Pacific Coast
Christy Wa Syndicate
Shade Beats Kruge in Newark Boxing Bout
Dave Shade of California outpointed Phil Kruge of Harrison in a 12 round match at the Newark Armory. No knockdowns occurred. Judges favored Shade for his aggression, with the decision announced by ring side reporters.
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Newark
Dave Shade
California
Phil Kruge
Harrison
Newark Armory
Princeton Names Ed McMillan 1925 Football Captain
Edward L. McMillan of Pittsburgh was elected captain of Princeton University football for the 1925 season. McMillan split center duties with Bartel on the current eleven.
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Associated Press
Princeton
N. J
Edward Ll. McMiLlan
Pittsburg
Princeton University
McMiLlan
Bartel
McQueen Warriors Crowned Butte Junior Football Champions
The McQueen Warriors, leads of the Butte Junior football league, will be honored at the Butte Rotary noon gathering as they receive the championship banner. They dominated the season with no losses and featured players Bluebird Lubich Trixie Manzzolini Freckles Lynch, among others from varied national backgrounds.
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McQueen Warriors
Butte
McQueens
Sons of Fun
England
Italy
Australia
Centrals
Warriors
Bluebird
Lubich
Independent Leaguers Plan for 1925 Season
Butte Independent football league representatives met at the Butte Electric Railway company offices to discuss eligibility rules and a 1925 schedule. They favored past rules with minor changes, proposed final player eligibility lists by October 18, and set residence rule to January 1, 1925. A round robin schedule with stronger teams facing each other late in the season was discussed.
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Butte Independent Football League
Butte Electric Railway Company
Spokane businessmen boost Gonzaga coach Dorais salary
Spokane business men agreed to a $3,000 annual salary raise for Gonzaga University coach Charles EB. Dorais, from $6,000 to $9,000, as part of a potential three year contract. Any shortfall will be covered after football gate receipts are added to the salary fund.
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Spokane
Charles EB. Dorais
Gonzaga University
Dorais
Gon Ares
Slow and Costly Talk on Railroad Valuation
Washington reports the Interstate Commerce Commission continues the groundwork for valuing America's railroads, a task started in 1914. Officials say progress depends on congressional funding. About 25 million dollars has been spent on primary valuation, with heavy costs borne by railroads.
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Washington
America
Interstate Commerce Commission
Congress
Belgian Italian pair defend six day race lead at MSG
Belloni and Deureter retained their one lap advantage in the six day bicycle race at Madison Square Garden as Beckman and Madden moved a lap closer. By 10 PM the leaders had completed 118 miles eight laps. the record stands at 1428 miles set by Lawson and Drobach in 1914.
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New York
Belloni
Deureter
Madison Square Garden
Beckman
Madden
Lawson
Drobach
Duke praises Duke of York on baseball tour
John Hans Lobert, in London with Giants and White Sox organizers, says the Duke of York stood out as a gracious, curious host. He spoke warmly of the sport, asked about gear, and wished the teams a successful, paying trip. Lobert notes the duke is young but pleasant and approachable.
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New York
John
Hans) Lobert
Giants
White Sox
Labert
Duke of York
Lobert
London
Camp Predicts Revisions to Football Rules
Walter Camp predicted rule revisions during a Denver stop en route to New York. He favored returning to kickoffs from the 40 yard line and proposed that the five yard offside penalty include a first down. Camp declined to comment on his all American selections.
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Denver
Walter Camp
San Francisco
New York
Adon
Light ball to be adopted for golfers
Robert A Gardner vice president of the United States Golf Association announced at the Chicago District II association meeting that the parent body will adopt the light ball at its January conference and will stage the Walker Cup matches every two years instead of annually. The lighter ball reportedly rises more easily and travels closer to aeretane similar to the current missile.
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Chicago
Robert A. Gardner
United States Golf Association
King
Chicago District II Association
Many Big Elevens Thrived on Boots
Notre Dame coach Knute Rockne noted that three field goals can beat a touchdown as he observed the season’s games. The Irish relied on a strong backfield of Studtidere, Crowley, Layden, and Miller while other teams excelled with field goals. Pennsylvania led the eastern list with nine wins and one tie, while Illinois won the Western race by defeating Georgetown and Missouri and Northwestern, and tying Ohio.
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Associated Press
New York
Knute Rockne
Notre Dame
Roeeline
America
Stuhidreher
Crowley
Layden
Miller
Pennsylvania
Chi
Quakers
Colne
Georgetown
al Kruez
Missouri
Northwestern
Ohio
Orange Crush and Goodfriends split bowling clash
In a regular weekly tilt at the alleys the Orange Crush Foundry won two of three games against Goodfriends while Mikich led the Crush with 214 in a single game and 617 in the series Nickolas topped Goodfriend Maccabee with 204 for one game and Wiles posted 6533 for three games. A stray note mentions a Co operative society shop blaze in Falkirk and Alick MeLuckie involved in a safety incident.
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Orange Crush
Goodfriends
Mikich
Nickolas
Wiles
Asgrin
Marrick
Martin
Mikrich
Lattimer
Foundry Jurich
Dobin Ve
Sells
Jovick Tee
Schmidt
B. Tidd
Jovick
Tidd
Carlson
Whale hunting becomes stylish pursuit for wealthy Americans
The report notes a trend where affluent Americans adopt whale hunting as a fashionable sport with rising interest and social cachet. It highlights the shift toward leisure hunting among the wealthy and hints at broader cultural implications.
National League backs probe on gambling charges in Coast League
Hartford dispatch reports the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues adopts a resolution to form a committee led by J E Ewing to draft resolutions inviting Ban Johnson to prove or retract gambling allegations in Coast League circles. The body also directs Farrell to track optional major minor league agreements.
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Hartford
Conn
J. E. Ewing
Oakland Club
Pacific Coast League
Ban Johnson
American League
John D. Martin
Memphis
Southern Association
W. G. Braham
Durham
N. C
Oscar Reichow
Los Angeles
M. H. Sexton
John C. Toole
International League
John H. Farrell
National Association
Toolé
Farrell
Association
Beson Braves
Seattle
James D. Walsh
Stryker
Yeorgin
Boston
Coast
Miller Higgins
New York Yankees
George Sisler
St. Louis Browns
Browns
Urban Shocker
B Sisler
Huggins
W. J. Wolfer
Vernon
Portland
Rudy Kallio
Salt Lake City
Boston Red Sox
Connolly
Lee Farris
Walter House
Rudolph Swanson
Minneapolis
Burlington, Iowa
R. Luebbe
F. J. Wilder
St. Joseph, Mo
Omaha
Western League
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