Camp Names 1924 All American Team Amid Big Three Omission
Walter Camp selects 1924 All American with Harvard, Yale, and Princeton barely represented. Harvard none on first or second teams. Yale earns two on the second. East leads with six first-team selections. Grange and Garbisch repeat, while Stuhldreher leads Notre Dame’s lone first-team presence.
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Ducky Pond
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Illinois
Ed Garbiach
Army
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Rutgers
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West Point
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Chicago
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California
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Columbia
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Mahaney
Holy Cross
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Michigan
Diehl
Farwick
Notre Dame
Harry Stuhldreher
Collier’s
McGinley
Pennsylvania
EB. Weir
Stuhldreher
Grange
Ilinois
Koppisch
Griffith Defends Football in America Against Critics
New York December 29 Major John L Griffith commissioner of athletics in the western conference defended football amid critics described as feminists destructionists and educational communists. Speaking before the Football Coaches Association of America he argued football builds virility and character while addressing concerns about time spent on athletics and university aims.
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New York
John L. Griffith
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Football Coaches’ Association of America
Dean Angel
Uiversity of Michigan
Ball
Major Griffith
United States
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Bloodgood Ineligible For University Of Nebraska Football
Bloodgood, star quarterback for the University of Nebraska, has been declared ineligible for varsity play. The ruling follows a university decision connected to fraternity influence in the captaincy election, marking a second setback for the ace player.
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Mines
University of Nebraska
Associated Press
Aeneet
Fraternity Moves
Goughes Agree On Football Changes
Four changes in the 1925 football playing code were recommended by the Football Coaches Association of America including outlawing offside penalty on certain conditions and restoring the kickoff line to the 40 yard mark with a tee. A fifth proposal to abolish run after fumble recovery failed. The group did not push a revision of the forward pass. Robert C. Zuppke defeated Fielding H. Yost for the presidency to succeed John W. Helaman.
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New York
Football Coaches’ Association of America
Football Rules Committee
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Penn State
Harold M. Gore
Massachussetts Aggies
Robert C. Zuppke
Illinois
Fielding H. Yost
Michigan
Zuppke
John W.helaman
Rice Institute
Texas
Scalpers Fleece Demand for California Football Tickets
A wire to Joe Mudro from brother Charlie in California reports scalpers asking about 600 dollars for seats at the Stanford Notre Dame game in Pasadena on January 1. The stadium is sold out, making tickets for Albert Galen and Tom Walker nearly impossible to obtain, even for Notre Dame coach Knute Rockne to secure a block.
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Pasadena
Joe Mudro
Charlie
California
Mudro
Albert Galen
Tom Walker
Route Rockne
Charlie Mudro
Billiard stars clash in spec match plan and Nurmi tennis link
Three cushion king Bob Canefax and balk-line great Willie Hoppe agree that the loser in a forthcoming special match gains the right to challenge in a second bout to be awarded to the West, with Chicago or Pittsburgh cited. Canefax favors Chicago and the title must stay in the challenger's path. The piece also notes Nurmi may find tennis rivals among top players, and mentions Delaney and Collins highlighting boxing and baseball angles.
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Bob Canefax
Willie Hoppe
West
Pittsburg
Chicago
Canefax
Former Champion Doyle Dies at 72 in Baltimore
John C. Doyle veteran wrestler and former middleweight champion of America died at his Baltimore home at age 72. The longtime athlete had held the title years ago and was a notable figure in the sport.
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Baltimore
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Vernon Tigers Buy Ludolph From Detroit
Vernon announces the purchase of William Ludolph, right hand pitcher from the Vernon Pacific Coast league club. Ludolph finished last season with Vernon and was recalled by Detroit before being bought outright by the Vernon Tigers.
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Los Angeles
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Howard Loreng
Rosen Gts Decision in Detroit Bantamweight Bout
Clarence Rosen of Detroit was awarded a referee's decision over Al Dundee of Manefield Ohio in a 10 round bout after judges disagreed. The result drew an unpopular reaction from the crowd in Detroit.
Fielding Averages of the National League 1924 Review
A compiled report lists top fielding percentages by position and team in 1924. Notable leaders include Charles Grimm in first base with .995, Water Maranville second base with .973, Henry Groh third base with .983, James Coney shortstop with .9691, and John DeBerry catcher with .993. It also notes records, leaders in assists, putouts, and errors, plus team totals for double plays, triple plays, passed balls, and fielding percentages.
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Pittsburg
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Jacques Fournier
Brooklyn
James Bottomley
St. Louis
Water Maranville
Maranville
Frank Parkinson
Philadelphia
Frank Frisch
New York
Rogers Hornsby
Henry Groh
John Lobert
Ralph Pinelli
Cincinnati
Milton Stock
James Coney
Joseph Tinker
John Sand
Glenn Wright
David Bancroft
Travis Jackson
George Harper
Max Carey
Arnold Statz
Chicago
Hazen Cuyler
John DeBerry
Miguel Gonzales
George O'Neil
Boston
Charlies Hartnett
Jesse Barna
Burleigh Grimes
Carl Mays
Peds
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Emilade
Williams Wins Debut Fight Over Schwartz in Baltimore
Kid Williams, former world bantamweight champion, defeated Joey Schwartz of Washington after 12 rounds at the One Hundred and Fourth Medical Regiment armory in Baltimore. It was Williams' first bout after a lengthy inactivity period.
Juvenile basketball helps Anaconda K of C juniors edge Mohawks
In Anaconda at the K of C gym the K of C Juniors defeated the Mohawks of Butte 14 to 5 in a tight junior contest. It marked the Smelterites second straight win after Saturday's victory.
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Record Hay Haul by Five Horses Breaks Australia Load Mark
A team of five horses hauled a 10 ton hay load several miles setting a new Australian record for large wagon weights. The feat showcases endurance and strength in rural hauling demonstrations.
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Australia
Oponane Quintet Set for Spokane Clash Tomorrow
Butte high to host North Central high of Spokane in the first scholastic basketball game of the season. The Spokane quint, arriving Wednesday, features all members of last year’s Montana champions except one Conchin. The Butte lineup includes Aho Worden Thierkoff Lewis Olsen. North Central finished third in Chicago nationals and held Inland Empire title. The game kicks a busy week with Helena and Livingston games to follow.
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La Hood Plans Bouts in Montana and Coast
Butte bantam Dixie La Hood and manager John Sullivan eye three bouts this month. Butte Legion promoters seek Jan 14 with La Hood and Viv Foley, while Nate Druxman of Seattle targets Jan 6 for the same pair. A Great Falls card on Jan 23 may pit La Hood against an unnamed opponent. Eddie McKenna and other prospects are being considered. Young Lundy may also appear on the card.
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Nate Druxman
Seattle
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Eddie McKenna
New Orleans
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