1925 College Football Rankings From New York
Lawrence Perry lists the top teams for 1925 with Michigan first in his ranking. Dartmouth, Washington, Tulane, Alabama, Colgate, Princeton, Illinois, Lafayette, Pittsburgh, West Virginia, Stanford follow in order.
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Wolverines
Michigan Team Dominates as Dominant Football Outfit
The article praises a leading football team in the county, lauding its all around strength in offense and defense. It highlights balanced rushing and aerial attack, superior punting and tackling, and a defense that rarely allowed opponents to cross the goal line throughout a season.
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United States
No Eleven
Michigan
Football season notes contrasts on cold rainy days
A sports diary compares teams Dartmouth Michigan Washington Tulane Alabama Princeton Colgate and others, noting Michigan in a rain soaked 8 2 loss to Northwestern, and praising or questioning offenses, defenses, and key games amid tough weather and varied records.
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Why is a six day bicycle race anyway
Special Correspondent Rowland Wood visits Tex Rickard at Madison Square Garden to unravel the six day bicycle race. Harry Mendel explains the event appeals to diverse nationalities, with teams racing around a saucer as crowds react to sprint moments and crashes.
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Harry Mendel
Gehrig Set to Start at First for Yankees in 1926
New York reports no waiver needed for Lou Gehrig who will likely be the Yankees’ regular first baseman next season. He gains fan support as he rises alongside Babe Ruth, with questions about Pipp’s future and potential trades across American and National Leagues.
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Dempsey Accepts Firpo Bout If Held in Los Angeles
New York dispatches report Jack Dempsey willing to fight Louis Firpo again provided the bout takes place in Los Angeles. He indicated readiness to face Firpo before challenging Harry Wills next summer. Buenos Aires sources say Firpo plans to sail to the United States seeking another Dempsey clash.
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Walker Milligan Bout Hinted As Walker Faces Milligan
New York report notes managers seek a Walker versus Milligan clash as Europe’s top welter and middleweight. Jack Kearns aims to control as much of the fighter’s earnings as possible, even at Walker’s expense, while Milligan appears a natural draw in the matchup.
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Mushy Callahan Emerges as Contender After Knockout Victory
Newsboy turned fighter Mushy Callahan has risen to prominence by stopping Pat Moran in three rounds at age twenty. He previously beat Russie LeRoy and drew with Ace Hudkina, while promoter Eddie Sears seeks a match with lightweight champion Jimmy Goodrich.
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This Side of the Water Praises Tommy in Battle
The write up extols Tommy for courage after a badly gashed eye. It notes he fought on nearly blinded, showing he is a strong sender. Questions remain whether he can endure more, but the piece praises his resilience and spirit.
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Red Grange Leads Record Football Barnstorm Tour
Harold Red Grange heads a professional football troupe departing Chicago for a coast to coast schedule. The tour hits St. Louis Philadelphia New York Washington Chicago Florida Birmingham and a California series ending around March 1. Officials expect Red Grange to earn about $100000 from gate receipts.
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Freshman squad trimmed as coach cuts to sixty five
Coach Zimmer reduces the freshmen group from nearly a hundred to 65 amid basketball practice on Tuesday night. He plans another cut later this week to reach a normal size. The material this year looks strong with several players showing promise in drills. Varsity practice featured heavy defense and offense and matched Ohio guards against the freshmen forwards while Grover tested scoring against freshmen defense.
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Milligan-Walker bout teases a major slugfest
Milligan stands up and fights. Walker favors a brawler style, and a meeting between them could produce one of the year’s slugfests. Will Kearns moderate his demands to permit the match. Maybe.
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Critics doubt Grange star status in early season chatter
New York critics debate Harold Grange's impact after his post return. Analysts compare him with Oberlander Dartmouth and others, noting Grange’s running and punt duties while questioning his overall value versus established stars. Opinions vary on his role and effectiveness this season.
Inter national League weighs new president
Reports from New York say the Inter national League may name a new president at its annual meeting next Monday to replace John Conway Toole. Jack Dunn supports J. W. Jamison for the post, while Joe O'Brien and Billy Evans are also mentioned as possibilities.
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Folwell Plans Giants Defense Against Grange
Bob Folwell gave his New York Giants a two hour blackboard lecture on defensive formations to stop Red Grange. He planned to test the tactics at the Polo Grounds this afternoon.
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