Stop College Players Going Into Pro Football
The piece reports on coaches reacting to the Grange incident and a planned meet today in New York as college players consider their professional options, with sportswriter Davis J. Walsh noting mixed hopes that the issue will not recur.
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Davis J. Walsh
New York
Grange
Professor Folsom
University of Colorado
Tim Mara
New York Giant
Cocaches Association
Fr Ob Zuppke
Ilinois
Red Grange
Gribben sets Case record with two TDs in 42 inches
Gribben of Case Scientific School, Cleveland, scored two winning touchdowns in 1924 season while traversing just 1 yard 6 inches total. He carried the ball over from the one yard line against Kenyon College and Mount Union, making a rare two TDs in one season.
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LCE
Gribben
Case Scientific School
Cleveland
Case
Kenyon College
Oval
Kenyon
Mount Union
Helpful Hints Sr Hunters by Morris Ackerman
A practical old time guide to cleaning and maintaining a shotgun or rifle. The piece urges treating the gun as family, performing thorough disassembly, cleaning with soap, oil, and rag after shooting, and using nitro solvent to remove lead and debris. It stresses careful maintenance and safe storage practices.
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Morris Ackerman
Gay
University of Chicago Finds Fast May Sharpen Team Edge
Coach Bob Zuppke cites experiments at the University of Chicago showing a 41 day fast by Frederick Hoeiszel as supporting the idea that controlled fasting can sharpen mental and physical readiness. The study links starvation to changes in activity and notes resumed intake improves mental function after a period of deprivation.
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Bob Zuppke
University of Chicago
Frederick Hoeiszel
University of Chiago
Washington Meets Alabama in Tournament of Roses Clash
Washington and Alabama meet in Pasadena on New Year’s Day in a game built on well coached, versatile play. Washington’s backfield shines with Gutterson and Wilson named to All-Pacific lists. Alabama leaders include Hubert and Buckler with a strong line and a swan song lineup for the final game amid notable Southern stars.
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Washington
Alabama
Pasadena
California
Gutterson
Wilson
Hudson
Camp
Brown
Hubert
Buckler
Jones
Alabamma
Caldwell
Barnes
Rosenfeld
Bellman
Patton
Cole
Gillis
Pickard
Perry
Agnes Geraghty sets world swimming records in 1925
Agnes Geraghty dominates the season by breaking thirty two world records in swimming during 1925. Paavo Nurmi, famed for track, follows with twenty nine records, while Willie Ritola shares third as Arabella and Ethel McGary also excelled in a strong year for women swimmers.
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America
Paavo Nurmi
Mark
Agnes Geraghty
Geraghty
Nurmi
Willie Ritola
Arabella
Ethel McGary
Christmas fund bouts cost Rickard tens of thousands
New York December 26 The New York State Athletic Commission clashed with promoter Tex Rickard over charity proceeds from Garden shows. Rickard reportedly paid fighters over 35000 while the charity received about 50 percent of proceeds, leading to a cancelled high profile bout and a call for tighter enforcement on future charity events.
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New York
Tex Rickard
the Garden
New York State Athletic Commission
Mickey Walker
Tommy Milliken
Rickards
Rickard
Milk Fund
Jesse Willard
Floyd Johnson
Luis Firpo
Jack
Life Story of Bush Leagues
Special correspondent recounts the National Association of minor league baseball's first year and the 1901 ineligible list. It notes how early leagues formed, protections against major league encroachment, and players who jumped to the majors, including Nick Altrock and Fred Odwell, with hints of later revelations about association rougery.
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Majors
Judge Kavanaugh
Connecticut
Pacific Neat
Three Eye
New England
York State
A. Valley
Cotton States
Iowa
South Dean
North Carolina
Becaus
Swords
National Association
Nick Altrock
Ritcher
Nick
Toronto
Chicago Sox
Harry Bemis
Cleveland
Claude Elliott
Roy Evans
Huggins
Harry Lumiey
Brooklyn
Fred Odwell
Elmer &Tricklett
Newark
Dan Shay
Homer Smoot
Lee Tannehill
Oe Springs
Mr. Foster
Harris Banking On Veterans Ends In World Series Loss
Harris pinned the pennant on Cove leskie and Johnson, resting them and avoiding relief work. In the World Series a late falter by Coveleskie and Johnson cost Washington despite strong seasons. Rest and rotation shaped the outcome for a veteran staff.
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Billy Evans
Tanley Harris
Nationals
Tampa
Fla
Washington
Coverleskie
Johnson
Harris
Coveleskie
Likto
Pitcher Coveleskie Revealed as Earned-Run Leader
Baseball history note shows Stanley Coveleskie long seen as a hard luck pitcher. In a late season review the edge was removed from honors and Coveleskie was found to lead by one hundredth of an earned run per game. A curious spinsterhood reference appears in the wrap.
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Coveleskie
Stanley’ Coveleskie
Ieal
Major League Clubs Seize Pacific Coast Stars for 1926
Major League teams recruit top Pacific coast players for 1926. Waner of San Francisco joins Pittsburgh after a .401 season in 174 games, Lucas of Seattle heads to Cincinnati after a .386 in 65 games, Laterre the coast home run king moves to the Yankees, Riconda to Boston at third, Hinman to Brooklyn, Rayne to Pittsburgh, McCann to Boston, with strong coast performances cited for each player.
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John B. Foster
Consolidated Press
New York
Waner
Pittsburgh
San Francisco
Pacific Coast
Pirates
Lucas
Seattle
Cincinnati
Boston
Laterre
Reinhart Compared to Ford Schupp as Cardinals Eye Contenders
New York reports suggest Reinhart could be to the St. Louis Cardinals what Ford Schupp was to the Giants. The former Syracuse pitcher impressed last season with a strong record and a solid unofficial ERA, signaling potential as a NL standout and a Pennant race factor for .Cardinals.
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John B. Foster
New York
Reinhart
St. Louis Cardinals
Ford Schupp
Syracuse
Schupp
Giants
St. Louis
Kansas
Morgan to Meet Honey Boy in Boston Showdown
Ted Morgan will make his eastern debut in Boston against Honey Boy Finnegan. Finnegan, once hailed as a world beater, has seen mixed results and a rugged following after losses to Glick and Garcia. The Boston crowd now questions his form as Morgan prepares to prove himself.
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Fair Play
New York
Ted Morgan
Mike Ballerino
Honey Boy Finnegan
Finnegan
Boston
Honey Boy
Dundee
Washington
Billy Kennedy
Kennedy
Brooklyn
Joe Glick
Glick
Bobby Garcia
Government unemployment relief plans in London outlined
The government aided unemployment relief schemes for London this winter are estimated to cost about 10.56 million pounds. The plan includes around 400 schemes covering unemployment doles and government assistance across various industries.
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London
Confession From Nottingham Boilermaker After Surrender
Albert Manning, a Nottingham boilermaker, walked into a police station and confessed to killing a woman in November when he found her rifling his pockets. Police could not locate further evidence to corroborate the claim.
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Nottingham
Albert Manning
Center Mannheim Leads Columbia In Eastern Intercollegiate Chase
Mannheim plays center for Columbia University and is described as a crack shot accurate passer and fast on the floor. The Lions are bent on a strong showing in the eastern intercollegiate chase.
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Introducing
Columbia University
Mannheim
Columbia
Stealing Bases: Smarts Beat Pure Speed in A L Data
American League basestealing data show smart leads and timing count more than raw speed. Fred Haney drove 11 successes in 12 attempts after a Detroit to Boston trade, while Roger Peckinpaugh and Ray Schalk posted double digit steals despite not being fleet. Al Simmons, fast yet underwhelming on steals, shows speed alone isn’t enough. Charley Jamison led with 18 steals in 32 attempts. Simmons, a star, could boost value with better base running.
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Fred Haney
Detroit
Boston
Haney
Roger Peckinpaugh
Ray Schalk
Peck
Schalk
al Simmons
Athletics
Charley Jamieson
Cleveland
Peckinpaugh
Simmons
Belgian Wins United States Billiard Title
Belgium’s Edouard Horemans defeated Jake Schaefer to capture the 18.2 balk line billiard title in 1925, the first foreign holder since 1906. Willie Hoppe, Frank Ives, and Jake Schaefer the elder influenced the era while Frank Taborski won the National Pocket Billiards League championship.
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America
Edouard Horemans
Belgium
Jake Schaefer
Willie Hoppe
Frank Ives
Frank Taborski
Grange Eyes Ring Return Amid Financing Questions
By Joe Williams veteran sportswriter notes Red Grange has finally realized the value of a real financier. The team faces legal injunctions while Leonard plots a comeback. His weight class upon return is still undecided, heavyweight or light heavyweight.
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Red Grange
Nickey Arnstein Out Again Open Field Runners Praised
Speaking of great open field runners we commend Nickey Arnstein who is out again for elusive action and hard to throw.
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Nickey Arnstein
Senor Firpo Plans Atlantic Passage Despite Dangers
The source notes Senor Firpo will sail for America soon, with a calm reassurance that occasional boat accidents occur but should not cause alarm.
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Senor Firpo
America
Resolutions Harder as Crimes Become Virtues
Mr. O'Geoffy observes that evolving norms blur lines between past crimes and present virtues making New Year goals tougher to set. He notes behavior once illegal now seen as acceptable, complicating self improvement efforts.
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Mr. O'Geoffy
Mae Murray Denies Plans To Marry Valentino
Mae Murray declares she has no intention of marrying Valentino. The actress asserts she remains focused on her career, dismissing rumors about a possible wedding.
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Mae Murray
Valentino
First Blush of Youth Mocked in Local Quips
A witty observed remark mocks the phrase the first blush of youth as meaningless. The speaker notes the phrase loses impact when applied to figures such as Niagara Great Marc Anthony Harvard Firpo.
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Niagara
Marc Anthony
Harvard
Firpo
Raw Raw Humor DIZZY Is John Your Heavy Date
A playful exchange features Dora asking about a heavy date while the other character notes the lad fills her entire calendar with plans and jokes about romance.
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Dizzy
John
Dora
River ice flow becomes heavy near Pomeroy Dam No 24
The first winter ice flow started at Pomeroy Bend and thickened near Racine Dam No 24 requiring lowering the dam to maintain current. Temperatures around 10 degrees above zero at Dam 24 and 10 to 12 above at Pomeroy. Rutland reportedly dipped to six below. Local notices and social tidbits follow, including visitors and a funeral at Lone Oak cemetery.
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Pomeroy
Pomeroy Bend
Racine
Dam 24
Rutland
Identity of Man Remains Mystery at Essex Mine
POMEROY December 23. No clue to the wounded man's identity at Essex mine No 5 Christmas morning. Officials say a trail of blood shows the wound is serious and the man is expected to seek medical attention.
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Pomeroy
Essex Mine
Fred Pinkton Held in Pomeroy Jail After Plea
Fred Pinkton pleaded guilty to possession and manufacture charges of intoxicating liquor. He was fined $100 plus costs on the possession charge and bound over to the grand jury on the manufacturing charge but could not pay the fine or bond, so remains in jail in Pomeroy.
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Pomeroy
Fred Pinkton
Fred Gilmore
Local residents return home after holiday visits
Howard and Herman Roush left for Wheeling Sunday after visiting their parents Mr and Mrs Homer Roush. Mr and Mrs Albert Bartells and family of Pittsburgh are visiting relatives here. Charles Mowry returned to Charleston after visiting sister Mrs John Hite and relatives. Mr and Mrs Chester Graham and Miss Edith Peoples of Columbus returned home after holidays with Mr and Mrs Emmett Peoples.
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L. A. Fulcher
Seventh Street
Lucille Bradford
Ravenswood
W. Va
Cleveland Johnson
Point Pleasant
L. A
Columbus
Will Beason
Davis Middleton
Dayton
Thomas Middleton
Howard
Herman Roush
Wheeling
Homer Roush
Albert Bartells
Pittsburgh
Charles Mowry
Charleston
John Hite
Chester. Graham
Edith Peoples
Emmett Peoples
Griff Thompson Returns to Portsmouth After Visit with Parents
Griff Thompson resumed work in Portsmouth on Sunday following a brief visit in Middleport with his parents.
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Middleport
Griff Thompson
Portsmouth
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