Yost Strategy Stops Michigan Team in 1897 Game
Fielding H. Yost, later famed Michigan coach, once played in a single game that he used to outwit his own Wolverines’ rivals. The tale links to Ohio State and a reminiscence from attorney Charles Juettner, detailing how Yost’s tactic halted a weakened Ohio State squad and left a lasting mark on gridiron lore.
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Yost
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Charles Juttne
Butte Sttorney
Ohio State
Igaa
Juttner
Ohio
Jeery Rick
Mr. Juttner
Polo officials weigh open championships at New York meeting
The United States Polo Association plans to discuss the Intercollegiate Outdoor Championship the national Open and junior events and a dozen other items at its annual New York meeting tomorrow. Also noted, Paavo Nurmi rests after four world records.
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United States Polo Association
New York
Rockne Declines USC Football Coach Post
Knute Rockne, Notre Dame coach, will not accept USC head football coach job. Harold J. Bronier says a successor to Elmer Henderson will be named in the early part of the second semester. Rockne cites an impossible situation as the reason.
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Associated Press
Los Angeles
Knute Rockne
Notre Dame University
University of Southern California
Harold J. Bronier
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Elmer Henderson
Rockne
Killer King of the Ring and Baseball Stars of 1925
A fragmented sports page notes Rogers Hornsby and Hans Wagner as record setters, praising Hornsby as the era’s top hitter. It mentions Ruth, Cobb, and loose references to wrestling star Big Munn and other athletes, alongside scattered notes on football and Olympic sport figures.
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Hans Wagner
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Cobb
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Greb Knocks Papke Out In Seventh Round
In Zanesville Ohio on January 19 Harry Greb world middleweight champion stopped Johnny Papke Cleveland in the seventh round of a 12 round bout. Papke weighed 162 pounds. A towel was thrown in by Papke’s corner. In Pittsburg Jack Zivic defeated Lew Tendler by technical knockout in the fifth round after Tendler’s corner sent in a towel. Tendler weighed 144 pounds.
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Associated Press
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Harry Greb
Pittsburg
Johnny Papke
Cleveland
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Jack Zivic
Philadelphia
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Zivie
Tejer
Complete Round in K of C Handball Tournament Night
The K C gym hosted the second round of the handball tournament with night class results: O Gorman beat Deer 21-4 21-4, J D Murphy defeated Quinn 21-3 31-3, B J ult defeated B Dolan, Paul Reichle beat Fred Lehn 21-7 16. Finals in the noon class are set for Wednesday with Don King vs Paul O Gorman. Semi finals see J D Murphy vs C Ryan and Paul Reichle vs E J Sullivan. Courthouse defeated U S Building and Loan 15 14 15 12 in a noon class volleyball match. Buffaloes beat Owls 6 3 in another game.
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nul O/Gorman
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Fred Lehn
Don’ King
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C. Ryan
Paul Reichl
E. J. Sullivan
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Nurmi anxious to swing into action in New York
New York January 19 Paavo Nurmi trains briskly before a planned itinerary that includes meetings in Chicago Newark and Philadelphia He is scheduled to appear in events at Brooklyn Gardens and Boston next, with stops at the Metropolitan Games and likely a Milwaukee appearance.
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Associated Press
New York
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Chicago
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Borviansy
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Enn Ton
Newark
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Boston
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Damage suit filed against fighter Dundee and manager Jimmy Johnston
Paris Jan 19 Formal complaint against Johnny Dundee and manager Jimmy Johnston for failure to carry out the Dundee Breton weight, set for Jan 27 in Paris. Also a 75,000-franc damages suit filed in French civil court. Contract shows Dundee signed Dec 24 with 30 percent gate share. Boyer displayed the signed papers as proof.
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Washington Nationals Ready Veteran Lineup for 1925 Campaign
Clark Griffith announces a veteran infused lineup for the 1925 Washington club with managers Harris and players like Mogridge Zachary Reuther Geanie and McNally joining a core infield of Prothero Peckinpaugh Bluege and Shirley. The plan includes spring training at Tampa with Giants and a strengthened outfield led by Rice Gosslin McNeely and Canale. Also notes a $125 grant to the American Legion for rehabilitation and child welfare funded by Knights of Columbus and other groups.
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Allan Russell
Memphis
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Harris
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Bowling scores and a memorial celebration mix in brief
Michigan edged Wisconsin 14 to 12 while Harvard lost 36 to 21 to Columbia and Northwestern led Minnesota 15 to 14. Kansas Aggies overwhelmed Drake 93 to 17. In Richmond Virginia on January 19 celebrations honored Gen Robert E Lee and Gen Stonewall Jackson with public events marking their birthdays.
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