Gibbons Tunney Title Challenge Draws Close
New York reports the State Athletic Commission will rule on Tom Gibbons challenge to Gene Tunney as 1925 looms. Analysts predict multiple new champions, with Dempsey and Walker likely to persist. Pancho Villa and Genaro tied to bantam prospects, while Goldstein Dundee and McTigue figure prominently in various weight classes.
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Worthy State Athletic Commission
Tom Gibbons
Gene Tunney
America
Tunney
Gibbons
Rick
Asers
State Athletic Commission
Rickard
Jack Dempsey
Mickey Walker
Pancho Villa
Pancho
Frankie Genaro
Genaro
Kid Sullivan
M. Leonard
Benjamin
Sir Terris
Sammy Mandell
Walker
Tiger Flowers
Flowers
Mike McTigue
MceTigue
Dempsey
Leonard
Harry Wills
Kaplan and Kramer Loom In Featherweight Clash Talk
New York writer weighs Kaplan of Meriden and Kramer of Philadelphia for the featherweight title. He notes Kramer’s jaw punching style and weight issues, Kaplan’s adaptability, and the impact on the division. The piece pays tribute to Terry McGovern and recalls past featherweight greats while assessing the potential outcome and implications for future champions.
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George Dixon
Terry McGovern
Abe Attell
John Kilbane
Kid Kaplan
Meriden. Conn
Danny Kramer
Philadelphia
Kramer
Kaplan
Kap
Fights Report From Winsor Miami And Brooklyn Cards
Last night at Winsor Ontario Johnny Mello of Detroit won a ten round decision over Bobby Ward of St Paul while Jack Helko of Los Angeles was stopped by John Weber of Detroit in the third. In Brooklyn Tommy OBrien of Milwaukee won a ten round decision over Johnny Lombardo of Philadelphia and Jack McVey of New York won over Vie llirsch of Chicago in ten rounds. Mickey Brown of New York won on a foul against Tommy Lunch of New York in the eighth round while Spencer Gardner of Newport Rhode Island defeated Jack Hausner of New York in ten. At Miami Mike Wallace of Cleveland stopped Sand Moore of Chicago in three rounds, Jimmy White of White Plains New York stopped Young Trevor of Key West in ten, Frankie Moran of New Orleans knocked out Artie OLeary of New York in seven.
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Winsor
Ont
Johnny Mellow
Detroit
Bobby Ward
St. Paul
Jack Helko
Los Angeles
John Weber
Brooklyn
Tommy O’brien
Mil Waukee
Johnny Lombardo
Philadelphia
Jack McVey
New York
Vie Llirsch
Chicago
Mickey Brown
Tommy Lunch
Withrow Tigers beat East High in tight 26 to 25 decision
In Cincinnati, Withrow high school Tigers defeated Columbus East high 26 to 25. University of Cincinnati edged National Dairy of Hamilton 1% to 1% in a separate result.
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Withrow
Tigers of
Cincinnati
East High of
Columbus
University of Cincinnati
National Dairy of
Hamilton
Young phenom to remain on bench for Giants season
New York Giants manager John McGraw announced Heinie Groh would start at third base for the 1925 season, with Fred Lindstrom riding the bench. McGraw praised Groh's European tour form and noted Lindstrom, under twenty, will gain more crames before breaking into the lineup.
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New York
John McGraw
Heinie Groh
New York Giants
Fred Lindstrom
Groh
McGraw
Lindstrom
Crames
After Shocker and the Yankees Face Return Talks
Urban Shocker of the St. Louis Browns is unhappy there and may be traded. The Yankees, who sent him to St. Louis, are eager to reacquire him for a sizable price if a suitable deal exists with Manager Sister.
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New York
Urban Shocker
St. Louis Browns
Yankees
Soone
Shocker
St. Louis
Sheely Praised as Best First Baseman by Eddie Collings
Eddie Collings, famed Chicago White Sox second baseman, hails Earl Sheely as the finest receiver of a throw at first base in the major leagues. Collings notes Sheely’s exceptional reach, low-throw retrieval, and uncanny glove work, though he says publicity has been lacking. Also mentions Kat Chase’s White Sox stint and California lemon peels used as jelly ingredients.
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Eddie Collings
Chicago White Sox
Earl Sheely
McInnie
Her
Collins
Fen
Kat Chase
Sheely
Bane
Majora
McNally Hits Breaks as Journeyman to Champion
Mike McNally, former New York Americans infielder, was traded from Boston to Washington after a stint with Shanks in New York. Described as a corking good fielder but fair hitter, his moves from near champion to near tailender illustrate a string of breaks through four world series clubs and runner-up money.
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Mike McNally
New York Americans
New York
McNally
Boston
Howard Shanks
Mike
Washington
Harris
Basketball Star Plays Basketball Star Plays
Kansas and Missouri Valley champions navigate a set play sequence led by No. 3. The action features No. 1 receiving the tip, No. 2 driving toward the basket, and No. 5 following for rebounds or follow shots. No. 4 stays in his half as No. 3 darts to an open sideline toward the basket area.
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F. Allen
Kansas
No. 1
No. 2
No. 3
No. 5
Dribbler
No. 4
Frisch Prefers Left Side Hitting For Giants
Frankie Frisch of the Giants is one of few switch hitters in the N L who hits well from both sides but prefers the left side. He gains confidence with left handed hitting and believes his swing has more punch. He also favors right handed pitching and notes the extra step saved when batting left.
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New York
Frankie Frisch
The
Giants
Frisch
Miami's Prospects Brighten Under Tillotson at Miami
Miami's basketball team under Coach Tillotson shows promise after a season opener loss to Cincinnati Y. The squad will play one more before Christmas and return in January for a tough schedule with defense improving in the second half. Several players were ruled ineligible in the twelve week grades, but material remains strong for the coming games.
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Oxford
Miami
Tillotson
Cincinnati “Y
Big Red Cage
Cincinnati
Duke of Alba Hails American Sportsmanship at Meadowbrook Polo
December 23 report notes the Duke of Alba as guest of honor at a Northern Society dinner praising American sportsmanship after detailing his Meadowbrook polo match visit and trip to see the international competition.
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Madrid
Duke of Alba
Northern Society
Meadowbrook
Huggins Bets Beall to Bolster Yankees Pitching
Miller Huggins, manager of the New York Americans, outlines his pitching outlook. Veterans Jones Pennock and Hoyt are expected to win, while Shawkeey and Bush are doubtful. Walter Beall, a right-hander from Rochester, impressed in the season's end and is being counted on as a regular to strengthen the staff.
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New York
Miller Huggins
New York Americans
Jones
Pennock
Hoyt
Shawkeey
Bush
Huggins
Walter Beall
Beall
Rochester
Johnston Shows How Here a Tennis Sermon for Players
A film study of William Johnston of California known as Little Bill analyzes tennis technique. It highlights his balanced stance feet under control his weight on the front foot slight backward lean and natural grip with the racket extending from the hand. His eyes stay on the ball as he prepares for returns and volleys.
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Wm. Johnston
California
Little Bill
Johnston
South American Amateur Fighters Seen as Mock Plan
A questionable scheme alleged to send a team of amateur fighters to challenge Firpo in this country is suggested as a publicity stunt. Officials and observers treat the plan as potentially pretentious showmanship rather than a serious contest.
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Firpo
Myatt’s Hitting Prowess Sparks Cleveland Bat Power
If Glenn Myatt of Cleveland could handle pitchers as well as he can hit he would have no superior back of the bat in the American League.
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Glenn Myatt
Cleveland
Sports and Society Snapshots From Early 20th Century News
A collage of brief notes mentions Joe Jackson’s finances, Johnny Dundee in a silk hat, Judge Landis at Chicago magnates, Harry Greb’s romance, Paavo Nurmi training, Man o War’s unruly season, shadow photos in Cleveland, college needlework displays in Boston, a Michigan University president’s stance on championships, and Red Grange’s prior influence.
Divorce sparks chatter at the desk about Barney Oldfield
The scene notes Barney Oldfield has just been divorced. A nearby observer at the desk comments that the timing is opportune and jokes about his habit of smoking cigars. The line captures a light gossip moment in the office.
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Barney Oldfield
Betty
Eastern coach laments passes in football amid golf contrast
An eastern coach says there are too many passes in football while African golf has too few. The remark contrasts two sports through a sharp comparison of play styles and scoring.
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