Ohio college grid dates set for 1925 football schedule
Ohio University announces 1925 football dates with Oberlin replaced by Cincinnati as 1925 schedule host. Homecoming opponents include Ohio Wesleyan on October 24 and Wittenberg on November 21. Denison and Ohio Wesleyan renew football relations and Rio Grande to kick off opener.
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Oberlin
Ohio University
Pedenites
Hiram
Kenyon
Athens
Ohio Wesleyan
Wittenberg
Bird
Springfield Lutherans
University
Marietta
Rio Grande
Denison
Granville
Northern
Ada
Cincinnati
Ohio Northern
Wooster
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St. Xavier
Akron
Ohio
Case
Miami
Heidelberg
Indiana
Ohio State
Jenyon
Ty Cobb to play one more season before retiring from active baseball
New York reports Ty Cobb will play another season then retire from active play to direct the Tigers from the bench. He expects to keep outfield duties limited so others can lead off and plans even less play the following year.
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New York
Ty Cobb
Tigers
Cobb
How Not to Build a Duck Blind
A guide argues against constructing artificial blinds for duck hunting. It counsels using natural cover such as marsh grass or corn shocks, emphasizes remaining still, and warns that ducks detect concealed hides. It notes historic hides and ends by advising minimal, well camouflaged setups only when necessary.
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Tris Speaker
Cleveland Indians
Best Ohio Tackles Shutout Rival Star Positions
Ohio State often dominates most spots on the All-Ohio eleven this year but lacks a tackle equal to Rohleder of Wittenberg or Harris of Marietta.
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Ohio State
Ohio
State
Rohleder
Wittenberg
Harris
Marietta
Umpire Says College Players Face Little Big League Value
By Billy Evans, AL Umpire. Michigan star Jack Blott asks if pro baseball is worthwhile for a college player. Evans argues bench roles waste time unless a player is a true star, noting big contracts can lock stars and delay other careers. Blott has yet to decide on his future.
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Billy Evans
Jack Brott
Michigan
Blott
Cincinnati
Reds
Jack
Pennant Plays in Basketball by Coach Ortner
Cornell, Eastern champions, feature an out of bounds play designed to initiate from the basket. Five passes to forwards two fast to cut into the basket while guards one and three move to the sides. Timing and practice determine success and a bounce pass aids speed and control.
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H. B. Ortner
Cornell
Number Five
Cubs Manager touts Hartnett and O' Farrell as best catching staff
Chicago Cubs manager Bill Killefer praises catcher Sammy Hartnett and infielder Jim O'Farrell as forming the best catching staff in the major leagues, highlighting their defensive and game calling abilities.
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Bill Killefer
Chicago Cubs
Hartnett and O'Farrell
Bancroft's Poor Season Behind Braves Managerial Hurdles
Boston Braves manager Dave Bancroft, sidelined by illness for most of the prior season, performed well below his typical standards, prompting assessment of his leadership and on field impact.
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Dave Bancroft
Boston Braves
Luque and Uhle Among Pitching Disappointments of 1923
The two premier right handers of 1923, Luque and Uhle, emerged as the season’s biggest pitching disappointments, failing to live up to expectations.
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Luque and
Uhle
Man o' War Proves Sire Prowess With Offspring Wins
Man o' War has demonstrated his qualities as a sire as eight offspring race winners this season, with only one failing to win at least one race.
Ducky Pond Shines in Big Games for Yale
Yale halfback Ducky Pond is noted for excelling in major matchups. His forty eight yard touchdown run helped Yale secure a tie with Army, highlighting his clutch performance in a pivotal contest.
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Ducky” Pond
Yale
Blue
Army
Goliath Golfer Cyril Holley Finishes Like Ruth
Cyril Holley, a dominant figure on the links, ends his drive with a spinning finish reminiscent of Babe Ruths baseball swing. The comparison highlights Holleys powerful, theatrical close to his shot.
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Cyril Holley
The
Links
Ruth
Gibbons to Face Norfolk in Madison Square Garden Bout
Tom Gibbons resumes his climb toward fame at Madison Square Garden tonight in a fifteen round feature against Kid Norfolk. The charity show proceeds go to New York's worthy poor while experts forecast a tight match with Gibbons favored to win by decision or late stoppage.
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Davis J. Walsh
New York
Tom Gibbons
Horatio Alger, Jr
Grentsemen
Kid Norfolk
Madison Square Garden
Jack Dempsey
Norfolk
Mr. Rickard
Gibbons
Dempsey
Jack Kearns
Los Angeles
Harry Willis
Gil>s
Thomas
Eddie Kane
Yale Back Cattle Key Player For Tad Jones
Cattle of Yale emerges as a trusted back for Coach Tad Jones, providing consistent support in the season. His reliability strengthens Yale's rushing game and offers a steady option for key drives.
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Cattle
Yale
Tad Jones
Speed Girl—Violet Corderry Wins Brooklands Title
Violet Corderry of England is hailed as the world’s champion woman auto driver after winning the first women’s meet at Brooklands and continuing a streak of victories. She is noted as the first woman to set motoring records and described as fearless.
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Violet Corderry
England
Brooklands
Fights Across Cities Highlight Night of Boxing Action
Last night’s fights featured Clarence Rosen winning over Al Dundee on a foul in Detroit while Red Herring defeated Al Wolgast. Other results include Jack Duffy outscoring Tony Ross, Bobby Wolgast and Peter Sarmiento drawing in Philadelphia, and Benny Bass beating Tommy Nobel.
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Clarence Rosen
Dundee
Mansfield
Red Herring
al Wolgast
Jack Duffy
Tony Ross
Philadelphia
Bobby Wolgast
Peter Sarmiento
Philippines
Cuddy de Marco
Pittsburgh
Danny Gartin
Benny Bass
Tommy Nobel
England
Clonie Tait
Johnny Mosley
Atlantic City
Jack Zivie
Kayoed
Nate Goldman
Johnny Moore
Youngstown
Trish Chick Rogers
Scranton
Wolfe
Bobby Wicks
Buffalo
Bud Christiano
Lew Herman
al Buffalo
Frankie Schoell
Mike Burke
New York
al Wise
Syracuse
Ben Ross
Tony Itusso
Carnegie
Fred Mueller
Phil O'Dowd
Columbus
Art Wander
Sewanee Sets Football Record With Five Wins in Six Days
In 1899 Sewanee the University of the South won five games in six days beating Tulane Louisiana Mississippi Texas and Texas A M. Tulane and Louisiana were defeated on the same day. Only twelve players joined the gruelling six day tour.
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Sewanee
Little Tennessee College
Tulane
Louisiana
Mississippi
Texas
Texas A. & M
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