Gibbons Beats Kid Norfolk In Six Rounds Chaos Ends Fight
Tom Gibbons dominated six rounds to stop Willie Ward alias Kid Norfolk in a controversial bout. The match ended when Norfolk collapsed after a hard right to the body in the sixth round, the referee stopping the fight as Gibbons pressed the attack. The event raised about $45,000 for a Christmas fund at the Garden amid racial commentary and headline tension.
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Champion with Pen
Babe Ruth, a famed home run leader and showman, autographs thousands of baseballs yearly. He signs for charity and publicity, with an estimated 10 000 balls given away costing about 15000 dollars, a small price for valuable public exposure.
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Tennis officials probe bad manners by stars
British tennis authorities open an inquiry into alleged misconduct by top players on court. The investigation targets conduct during recent matches and seeks to determine if rules or sportsmanship standards were breached.
Slim purse for Firpo following defeat to Weinert
Virpo received less than 4000 dollars after a boxing defeat to Charley Weinert a fourth-rate challenger. The bout left Firpo with a slim purse due to the upset loss and Weinert's unexpected win.
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Dundee’s Dope Goes Wrong in Florida Fight
Johnny Dundee’s pick of Frankie Nancy as title contender collapsed when Artie McCann defeated Nancy by technical knockout in St Petersburg Florida. The Legion post show drew sports figures including Joe Kirkwood Walter Hagen Hugh Bradley One Live Connolly and Joe Parelli among attendees.
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Notre Dame Coach Rockne Opposes One Man Football
Notre Dame mentor Rockne criticizes teams built around a single star. He advocates balanced squad play and collective effort to win.
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Ohio Wesleyan schedules and rivals in 1925 football
An article outlines Ohio Wesleyan's 1925 football schedule with six conference games and two non conference matchups against Ohio State and Syracuse. It notes shifts with Denison and new Oberlin Wooster pairing, plus Wittenberg and Miami facing Indiana and Ohio State, and lists several league opponents and non conference dates across multiple Ohio colleges.
Fights at New York and Albany headline results
Last night at Madison Square Garden Tommy Gibbons of St Paul stopped Kid Norfolk in six rounds. Johnny Wilson a former middleweight champ was KO'd in three by Tiger Flowers. Tommy O'Brien Milwaukee beat Eddie Kid Wagner in ten. Juan Beiza lost to Johnny Dary New York in six. In Albany Joe Lobbie won on points over Andy Tucker ten rounds. Bennie Gershe beat Johnny Andrews in Lorain ten and Young Scotty defeated Frankie Kaeth in eight.
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Notre Dame Center Adam Walsh Emerges Top Pick
In choosing the best center of the year Captain Adam Walsh of Notre Dame stands out as the leading candidate. His performance and leadership rank him among the elite at his position.
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Ohio University to resume intercollegiate tennis next spring
Athletic Director C Bird announced Ohio University will restart intercollegiate tennis in the spring after shelving the pre Christmas Cincinnati trip. A May 14 match with Washington and Jefferson is planned here, with additional matches against Otterbein Antioch and other Ohio teams discussed. Track meets and a May 9 Cincinnati dual are planned, while baseball dates remain undeclared. Dooley and Fallon are noted quarterbacks for Dartmouth.
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Wesleyan to Play Syracuse in Intersecting Football Clash
Ohio Wesleyan will meet Syracuse University in an intersectional football game at Syracuse on November 7 next year, announced by Coach George Gaulthier. The match, pairing Methodist universities, sparks hope for an annual series if attractive to fans. Ohio Wesleyan's schedule includes six Ohio Conference games with Akron Ohio Northern Wittenberg Ohio University Denison and St. Xavier plus non conference games with Ohio State and Syracuse.
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Notre Dame Favored in Rose Bowl Big Game
Pasadena Cal December 19 Notre Dame and Stanford meet New Year’s Day in the Rose Bowl for the first Catholics coast clash and third midwest versus California showdown. Stanford relies on a veteran redshirt line while Warmer’s California teams loom strong with a 20-20 finish.
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Stanford Stars and California Clash in Pasadena Showdown
Stanford against California in the Pasadena game features Ernie Nevers a standout back hampered by injuries but expected to contribute. Coach Glenn Warner the famed “dean” faces Notre Dame influence as Warner’s Stanford seeks its first big win this season while Notre Dame is favored by some observers.
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Nurmi to Open Workouts on American Soil This Afternoon
Paavo Nurmi of Finland, the world's champion distance runner, is expected to begin his first workout on American soil this afternoon at a local arena. He arrived yesterday appearing tired from the sea voyage and will race in less than a month.
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