Kaplan and Herman Set for Featherweight Title Clash
Veteran rivals Louis Kid Kaplan and Babe Herman meet in a fifteenth round featherweight title bout after seven prior meetings with four draws, one Kaplan decision, and one Herman win. Kaplan favored at even money with Herman his sharp puncher and strong backers, aiming to end the deadlock and claim the title.
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Davis J. Walsh
Sports Elitor
New York
Betwen
Asault
Louis Kid Kaplan
Chmpion
Babe Berman
Challener
Tomat
Cat
Weerbury
Conn
Herman
Ics
Jack Britton
Kid Lewis
Kaplan
Broadway
Danny Kramer
LFE STORY OF BUSH LEAGUES
John B. Foster recounts the first minor league baseball declaration of independence at a Victoria Hotel dinner. Delegates pledged to the 1901 National Agreement, binding successors and future leagues, a pact the majors initially dismissed but later recognized as shaping ownership and arbitration. Foster teases next installment on minor league classifications.
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John B. Foster
Messenger
Consolidated Pres Association
FTER
New York
Mine League
Powers
Victoria Hotel
Madison
Minirs
Chicago
Stember
Various sports musings stir controversy and rumor
A Watershed of sports gossip questions accuracy of dispatches on Battling Siki and Ty Cobb. Notes star status for Waite Hoyt, Huggins coaching, Columbia’s pursuit of Percy Haughton, and Wrestler’s fortunes. Teases potential retirements for Tunney, Dempsey, and Willard amid Harvard displeasure over Rockne signing. The piece ends with mock mourning for Battling Siki by police and gun traders.
Track Stars Smash Records Highlight 1925 Season
The 1925 season saw record breaking feats in track and field across collegiate meets. Michigan led the Western Conference with Hub bard Northrup Reinkel and Wittman powering a strong squad as California and Southern California excelled nationally. Dehart Hubbard set a 25 feet 10 78 inches broad jump at the national intercollegiates and Herb Schwartze topped Ralph Rose's Western Conference shot put mark at the Big Ten meet.
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Michigan
Columbus
Hubbard
Northrup
Reinkel
Wittman
Wisconsin
Ohio State
Far West
Southern California
California
Yale
Pacific Slope
Chicago
Dehart Hubbard
Ralph Rose
Herb Schwartze
Ruths and Granges as Big Moment Athletes
The piece compares Ruth Red Grange and Harry Greb as super athletes who excel in crises. It notes Babe Ruth's pinch home runs and claims no one has won more thrilling contests with pinch homers. It suggests Ruth at 32 should be at his peak despite recent illnesses.
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Red” Grange
Babe Ruth
Harry Greb
Babe
Ruth
Legendary Roars and Ruth Red Lines in Big Sports Era
Red Grange and Babe Ruth defined their eras with rare talents that displaced crowds and sparked memory. Ruth delivered a home run when Yankee Stadium opened and again when President Harding visited. Grange, like Ruth, stood apart as a once in twenty five year athlete whose extraordinary skill defined the era.
Red Grange makes eastern debut with Illini against Penn
Red Grange wowed the Atlantic coast as Illinois faced Penn in what was billed as his eastern debut. The Illinois contingent had long heard of the Arrow of Illinois, and Grange delivered awe inspiring play that silenced doubters and confirmed his status among the era’s great athletes.
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G Canny
University of Pennsylvania
Grange
Middle West
Pennsylvania
Illinois
Penn
Mllinois
Atliantic
Red” Grange
The
Arrow of
Red
Grange Sparks Scoring Burst Against Tough Opponent
Grange electrified the crowd with a 51 yard kickoff return for a score and added two more touchdowns, leaving observers impressed as the West team faced a stronger foe and fans headed home thinking no critic could fault his play.
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West
Grange
Greb Upset Walker To Claim Welterweight Title
In a 15 round clash noted for sharp technique Greb edged challenger Walker to win the welterweight crown. Spectators praised Grebs precision while Walker recollects the brutal pace and the lesson learned from the decisive bout. Ruth Grange and Greb were highlighted as a trio of top athletes.
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Jcver
Walker
Greb
Am Ruth
Grange
Kid Kaplan Babe Herman 15 Round Bout Tonight
Lawrence Perry reports on a boxing headline as Kid Kaplan faces Babe Herman in a scheduled 15 round bout for this evening highlighting the match in a lively era. The piece notes boxing history and sportsmanship themes typical of the period.
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Kid Kaplan
Babe Herman
College Star Owen Carroll A Holy Cross Legend
Owen Carroll of Holy Cross is hailed as one of the greatest college pitchers. He won 48 of 51 starts with wins over Princeton Penn Brown and other top programs and helped Holy Cross to an 18–0 run in 1924. Graduating last June he debuted in MLB with Detroit two days later at Fenway Park.
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Owen Carroll
Holy Cross
Carroll
Princeton
Penn
Brown
Les
Detroit
Red Sox
Fenway Park
Boston
George Sisler
Michigan
One Home Run by Johnny Bassler in Big League Career
Johnny Bassler of the Detroit Tigers hits one home run during his major league tenure. The snippet notes his waning power as a career highlight focused on a single long ball.
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Johnny Bassler
Detroit
Tyhas
Eddie Tryon and Colgate Freshmen Years
Eddie Tryon is noted with Colgate during early years. The piece mentions freshmen entering college life and a change in the early era, with focus on Tryon’s relation to Colgate traditions.
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Eddie Tryon
Colgate
Molenda Sees Bright Michigan Sophomore Star Rise
Ale bound star Bo Molenda emerges as a standout sophomore for Michigan football, drawing attention for his speed, athleticism, and potential impact this season. Coaches praise his work ethic and versatility on offense and defense as he eyes a bigger role.
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Molenda
Bo” Molenda
Michigan
Rockne Silent as Columbia Contract Claims Stir Notre Dame
Notre Dame supporters say Knute Rockne will be cleared of any fault in dealings with Columbia University athletic officials. Rockne remains reticent awaiting Father Walsh statement detailing Notre Dame's stance on the Columbia incident. Friends urge Rockne to end negotiations four days before Columbia's athletic officials announced his hiring.
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South Bend
Ind
Knute Rockne
Notre Dame
Rockne
Columbia University
New York
Matthew Walsh
Columbia
Outside influences sour college football mood in Lincoln and South Bend
Frederick Ware of Omaha criticizes outside elements blamed for tainting college football. He cites Lincoln pool hall experts and barber shop philosophers as unsportsmanlike fans and recounts incidents in South Bend and Lincoln, noting large check returns and disruptive cheering that affected Nebraska’s game experience.
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Frederick Ware
Omaha
Lincoln
Notre Dame
Nebraska
Dayton
Kingeles
Dragons
South Bend
College girls rally in Lincoln win by Granville Denison quintet
CHICAGO An Indiana Legion bid to move Army Navy game to Chicago is noted as part of sport briefs. Major Griffith denounces professional football amid rising greed in college athletics and predicts Red Grange will regret his pro debut.
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Chicago
Indiana Club of American Legion
Annua Army
Jcago
John LU
Griffith
Leven
Atara
Seanmigne
Red’ Grange
Illinois
Yankees Skip Spin Ark Trip For Training Purpose
New York The New Yankees will not travel to Hot Springs Ark for training this year as in past seasons. Business Manager Ed Barrow said the trip was dropped because it was generally believed to do little good. Babe Ruth says he is in the best shape of his life at about 225 pounds, crediting daily golf for his condition.
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Ruth
Yankee Stadium
New York
Harding
Red” Grange
Babe Ruth
Grange
Yankees
Edwie Barrow
Becau Non Ia
Concord College Five Edge Capital University in Narrow Win
The New Concord Muskingum College five defeated Capital University here last night by a close score. The game featured tight defense and late scoring by key players to seal a victory for Muskingum College.
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NEW Concord
Muskingum College
Universy, .Com
Last Night's Fights Report From Yonkrs and Nearby Venues
In Yonkers Ernie Jarvis of England won a six round decision over Joe Dillion of New York. In McKeesport Nick Perlick defeated Homer Smith in a ten round decision. Additional results include Andy Tomacky defeating Tiger Herore Alteena, and Patsy Neilson beating Andy Marteladelphia in separate bouts.
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Yonkers
N. Y
Ernie Jarvis
England
Joe Dillion
New York
Mckeesport
Nick Perlick
Clarien
Homer Smith
Kalama
Mich
Andy Tomacky
Philadelphia Defeats Camden in Close Round Match
Local boxing card sees Philadelphia athlete defeat Camden opponent in a tight round by decision. Gane Ar Tem Reunde Lington credited with notable rounds, while Danny Al len from Camden also posted strong showing.
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Philadelphia
Daan Philadelphia
Gane Ae Artem Reundelington
Camden
Danny Allen
Local boxing notes from Norristown show rounds and decisions
At Norristown Pennsylvania T Cooney and Atlantic fight disjointed notes with scattered names like Oren Philadelphia and Kia Camden. The report mentions Joe shocken and a decision in the nine rounds with feeble timing details.
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Norristown
T Cooney
Atlantic
Yen" Oren
Philadelphia
Kia
Alberts
Camden
Joe Shocken
Money isn’t worth a dam except for peying bills
A brief humorous note comments that money holds value mainly for paying bills, downplaying broader worth and usefulness in everyday life. The line implies a pragmatic view of money limited to settling obligations rather than wealth or pleasure.
Minnesota and Chicago Patch Up Relations for 1927 Football
Minnesota and Chicago may renew football clashes not in the next season but the year after. Paige, Chicago coach, shows cautious openness to resuming relations after past entanglements with schools like Dartmouth. Conference votes on a new rule split eight to two, with indications that failure of the rule would be addressed by the Conference leadership.
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Minneapolis
Minnesota
Chicago
Paige
Minnecote
Dartmouth
University of Iota
Dimay Paige
Purdue
Moran
Twe Confeence
Nevers' $26,000 guarantee deposited for pro debut
The $26,000 guarantee for Stanford captain and all American fullback Ernie Nevers was deposited in a local Jacksonville bank. Instructions sent to his San Francisco bank wire approval of the credit. Nevers will debut for an all star team against the Chicago Bears on January 2.
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Jacksonville
Fra
Thie Nevers
Stanford Universe
A Francisco
Nevers Ig
Red Grange
Chicago Bears
Pittsburg pennant hopes hinge on stronger first and second
Two Weak stops Pittsburg at third and short but needs solid upgrades at first and second to sustain pennant-winning form for years.
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Pittsburg
Football captains tied at Onor voting surprise
Two leaders emerge as captains for next season from Notre Dame and Misso after a tied vote for Onor honors. Both schools name two captains each in a shared decision reflecting equal backing from players and coaches.
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Misso
Notre Dame
Swell Family Reference Sparks Ventriloquy Mention
A fragmented line recalls the Swell family with a note about an elderly father of 80 who needed ventriloquism to converse. The odd remark hints at a humor or memory fragment within a larger text.
Fashionable finishing schools teach you to land a knockout
A terse query asks whether fashionable finishing schools offer instruction on delivering a knockout. It notes a tongue in cheek tone about training in combat skills within elite programs.
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O’geofty
Buckeye Financial Trust Promotes 56 Percent Interest Certificates
The Buckeye reports a 30 year record of safety with over $870 million handled and no investor losses. It cites protection by insurance and a surplus fund of $1,100,600, detailing resources over $30.5 million and a reserve. Certificates offer high yields from 960 or more with strong financial backing.
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