Practice Today for Big Contest
Pasadena December 26 The University of California and the Ohio State football quads rested today and prepared to begin hard practice tomorrow for the New Year’s Day game at Tournament Field. Both squads plan secret sessions with heavy attention from fans and former players, while tickets selling fast reflect strong interest. Benny Leonard is described as slipping in the lightweight division, though he remains a hardy draw and ready to face top contenders. In boxing, Kilbane faces a classy rival next, Leonard praised as a great lightweight, with other weight contenders noted. Tex Rickard risks Madison Square Garden activity if New York authorities tighten control. San Diego December 28 A Mexican government delay blocks U S use of Baja ports for a planned aircraft flight to Balboa.
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Tilden and Johnston Lead American Davis Cup Team
William Z. Tilden Jr. and William M. Johnston will represent the United States, while Gerald L. Patterson and Norman E. Brooks will play for Australia in the Davis Cup challenge rounds starting December 28. The players arrive in Auckland after fine practice weather as they prepare for the event.
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Australia
Coolidge Jr Denies Family Dished After Christmas
Calvin Coolidge Jr. said in a brief interview that he and his brother and Governor Coolidge did not wash dishes after Christmas dinner at their Northampton home. He stated that the men of the family washed the dishes that day.
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Dempsey’s Quiet Flight After Championship Wins
New York dispatch surveys heavyweights after securing titles, noting champions like Corbett and Dempsey grew cautious post-victory. The piece traces Dempsey’s early career highs and subsequent hesitations, including the Brennan bout and the long layoff before facing Miske and Brennan again.
East Western grid clashes mark intersectional games history
The piece traces early intercollegiate football East versus West matchups in California and Pasadena, noting teams from the Rocky Mountain region and eastern schools such as Carlisle, Stanford, Syracuse, Penn, Harvard, Dartmouth, and others. It highlights scores from 1899 to 1918, including Penn’s 14 0 loss to Oregon and Harvard’s 7 6 win over Oregon, along with a summary of nine West games where visitors won six, lost two, and tied one.
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Nevada U wins first mainland college game in Honolulu
Nevada defeats Hawaii 14 to 0 in Honolulu in the first football meeting between a Hawaii team and a mainland eleven. Nevada relied on forward passing as a key feature.
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Nickel the Useful Metal in War and Industry
Nickel ranks as one of the most useful metals, valued for its hardness and noncorrosive nature. It is in demand for war equipment and structural work when combined with iron, though it lacks the prestige of silver and gold.
Women meddling in baseball actions risk team balance
A long discussion on how wives and romance affect player performance highlights incidents with Heinie Groh and others. The article notes Groh’s contract dispute driven by his wife, Moran’s attempt to retain him, and similar cases like Rube Marquard. It contrasts manager worries with players’ on field impact and hints at broader tensions in early 20th century baseball.
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Sheely A Strong Rookie Prospect For Chicago
The Chicago club adds Sheely to its A lineup after a productive fishing trip in Utah. He stands about 6 feet 4 inches, 205 pounds, and bats above .800 in past seasons. Johnson, a Chicago native, has a Comiskey Park start ahead and may compete for first base.
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Mosbers Wins Olympic Boxing Title In New York
Sam Mosbers, claiming the world Olympic light title, earned a judges decision in New York on December 26. The event showcased his career and marked a key victory as he weighed in at 134 pounds with awards noted at 132 pounds.
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Automobiling figures clash at Roscoe track meet
Reporter notes a December 26 event at Roscoe Bakersfield where Vail and Salies competed in a one mile dirt race. Vail set 1:28.18 while claims of world records surface. Fall completed 100 miles nonstop as Hearne and others faced engine issues and track records for 25 50 and 76 miles were reported with high speeds.
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Sisler refuses offer to manage the Browns
St Louis December 26 George Sisler star first baseman of the Browns and AL leader last season rejected a offer to take the managing post. He has signed a new contract to continue playing with the club according to business manager Heb Guinn. Guinn said terms of the manager position were not made public and Sisler declined before talks began due to fear the duties would interfere with his playing.
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Fitzsimmons Scores a Technical Knockout in Newark
Newark dispatch reports Rob Witzsimmons scoring a technical knockout in the fourth round of a planned 12 round bout against Jim Monahan of New York. Monahan was floored for a nine count. Referee Sull declared the stoppage. The report notes antisemitic inscriptions and a wartime context in the unrelated Vienna dispatch about fleeing Jewish refugees.
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Young Rob" Witzsimmons
Jim Monahan
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