Captains Named for Alabama Washington Grid Tilt at Pasadena
Rivals reveal captains for the New Year’s Day intersectional clash. Jones of Alabama, a standout guard hailed as one of the Tide’s best in years, faces Tesreau of Washington, a fullback rated near Ernie Nevers as a top regional great. Tesreau notably outplayed Warner in the Washington Stanford matchup last fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Washington
Pasadena
Jones
Crimson Tide
Tesreau
Ernie Nevers
Stanford
Warner
State Highs to Form Ten State Highs to Form Ten
Columbus January 16 meeting will form a Big Ten of Ohio high schools for interscholastic athletics. Coach James W Aiken of Findlay was named chair of the organizing committee. Central high Lima McKinley Canton Ravenna Youngstown Middletown and others show interest in joining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
James W. Aiken
Findlay
Central High
Lima
McKinley
Canton
Raven High
Youngstown
Middletown
Colgate Still Coachless for 1926 Season
New York December 30 Colgate university remains without a football coach for 1926 despite reports a decision would be made at a meeting here. The vacancy followed Dick Harlow resignation to take a job with Western Maryland College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Colgate
Athletic Council
Dick Harlow
Western Maryland
Alumni Five Change Defeat Into Victory At Whistle
In Pomeroy on December 30 the boys' alumni team defeated the high school team 23 to 20 after the girls did not appear. The half tied 16 to 16. Alumni and under guards clashed as the old guards surged ahead late to clinch the win and draw wild applause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Gorman Chases Dempsey Backed by Early Promise
Bud Gorman, a Western heavyweight, showed potential in a Shelby Montana bout against Harry Drake and drew praise for improvement. He later defeated Ernie Owens and Jack Sharkey in outings that fueled talk of a world title shot and a possible Dempsey Gorman bout as a lead‑in to a Dempsey Wills match.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fair Play Consolidated Press
New York
Bud Gorman
Bud
Shelby
Montana
Harry Drake
Drake
Gorman
Uch
Leo Flynn
Georgodfrey
Jess MacMahon
Martin Burke
New Orleans
Godfrey
MacMahon
Ernie Ownes
Jack Kearns
Boston
Jack Sharkey
Bob Fitzsimmons
Baseball experts note increased hitting in 1924 25
New York reports batters in the American League hit 12 225 in 1924 and 12 421 in 1925 across 1 232 and 1 182 games respectively. The average rose from 9.9 to 10.5 hits per game as fans crave slugging while owners push for tighter pitching. Connie Mack argues no rule changes needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Consolidated Press
New York
Connie Mack
Athletics
Connie
Mack
Life Story of Bush Leagues Chapter XII Minor League Babe Ruth
In 1902 the minor leagues formed a united circuit shaping public interest. Danny Murphy drew New York Giants notice, shining at bat and at second, but team moves sent him to Philadelphia where he excelled. Ed Delehanty led the 1902 big league batting with 376, while Murphy hit 462 in fewer games. LaJoie joined the trio of early influencing stars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Babe Ruth
Consolidated Press Association
American Association
California
Danny
Uninors
New York Giants
Freedman
New York
New York City
Murphy
Dublin
Metropolis
Philadelphia
Athletics
Ed Delehanty
Danny Murphy
Del
Hornsby
iLajoie
Delehanty
Lafoie
Farley and Muldoon Reappointed to New York Athletic Board
Gov Smith is expected to reappoint James E. Farley and William Muldoon to the New York state athletic commission. Their terms expire tomorrow while George B. Brower, the third member, has one more year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
James EB. Farley
William MuLdoon
New York State Athletic Commission
Smith
Poerey
George BK. Brower
Sua
Rival cue crown may shift as Schaefer set for return match
The article tracks recent shifts in cue sports power from Hoppe to Schaefer and Horemans, noting Schaefer's 432 caroms and world mark before a close loss, and predicting a decisive rematch early next month with Schaefer favored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Hoppe
Green Table
Jacob Schaefer
Hoppe
Schaefer
Edouard Horemans
Horemans
Jake
Eugene Criqui
Mermaids to Swim it Out in National Meet
St Augustine Florida hosts the 1926 national women’s swimming and diving championships February 9 to 13 at Alcazar Castillo pool. top contenders include Ethel McGary Agnes Geraghty Helen Meany and Garratti from the Pacific Coast plus Helen Wainwright who is not defending a title this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Augustine
Fla
Alcazar Casinto
Ray W. Greene
Florida Association of the A. A. U
Ethel McGary
Agnes Geraghty
Helen Meany
Helen Wainwright
Aileen Riggin
Gertrude Ederle
Laek
Night of KOs Draws New York and Spain Contests
Ruby Goldstein of New York stopped Georgie Day of New Haven in the third round. George Courtney of Oklahoma knocked out Jose Perris of Spain in the first round.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ruby Goldstein
Georgie Day
New Haven
George Courtney
Oklahoma
Jose Perris
Spain
Practice Game Slips From McBee Binders On Nelsonville Floor
McBee Binders played a practice game on Nelsonville floor drawing a 26 to 20 result. Bert Barnes captain says stiff practice lies ahead as they seek upcoming schedules and ready to play any interested team. Line-up includes Boyd Pritchard right forward Del Watkins left forward Harley Griffin guard Frank Watkins with substitutes Paul Kahler and Dan Martin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McBees Binders
Basket-Cag
de- Nelsonville
Binders
Bert Barnes
Binder
Boyd Pritchard
del Watkins
Rt CB
Harley GriDe
Frank Watkins
Eseces Suard
Paul Kahler
Dan Martin
Stribling Honeymooning in New York
In New York a young Stribling and his bride arrive by train while his motor home tour becomes a Florida real estate office. He vows to challenge Berlenbach for the light heavy title and to meet Slattery. Mrs. Stribling voices pride in boxing and support for her husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Stribling
Ma Stribling
Florida
Strib
Berlenbach
Slattery
Richard
Pomeroy Girls to Meet Point Pleasant in Rescheduled Game
Pomeroy will host a postponed girls basketball game against the fast Point Pleasant squad Thursday evening at Point Pleasant. The December 22 game was cancelled by Point Pleasant coach after the death of Mrs. John McCullough, a respected local resident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Fast Point Pleasant
Point Pleasant
John McCullough
Woodward High Beats Columbus Team 28 to 18
Woodward High of Toledo defeated Columbus basketball squad 28 to 18. East xsh Columbus failed to close gap as Woodward secured the win in a compact scoring effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodward High
Columbus
Toledo
State Set for Cornell Ohio State Intersectional Clash
Ohio State and Cornell prepare for a Coliseum duel in Columbus tonight. Cornell tracks its recent lineup against Ohio Wesleyan with Albee and Lucas at forward Drake at center Deveau and Rossomondo at guard Brennan and Fred Young handling refereeing duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio State
Cornell
Coliseum
Columbus
States
Ohio Wesleyan
Albee
Lucas
Drake
Deveau
Rossomondo
Brennan
New York
Fred Young
Princeton
Shamrock Quintet Sets Sights On Semi Pro Showdowns
Shamrocks led by Arthur Bennett announce bold challenge to any semi pro quintet. They cite an out of town practice win and offer flexible scheduling. Current lineup includes Sweeney Pritchard brothers and Bennett with substitutes Scott and Robinson. Contact 6561 or 5961 at 25 Central Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shamrocks
Arthur Bennett
Green Rocks
Bennett
Central Avenue
Bernard
Curly” Sweeney
Boyd “Possum” Pritchard
Harold “Scratch” Pritchard
Calvin “Cato
Arthur “Ornery” Bennett
Dan Scott
Donald Robinson
Sam Jones of the New York Americans Highlighted by Ty Cobb
The piece recalls Ty Cobb praising Sam Jones as a perfect stylist with a flawless delivery and sharp curves. It notes Jones’s rare control-plus flaw, his strength when pitching to the corners, and his tendency to overreact when things go awry, plus his reputation in Detroit games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Jones
New York Americans
Jones
Ty Cobb
Cobb
Sam Ha
Sam
Samuel
JonesUses Fake Tactics To Deter Tigers On The Mound
The account recalls Sam Jones facing Detroit with a water trick on his trousers to distract the Tigers. The Tigers complained but Jones denied cheating, while his pitches fooled the opposing batters and he won the game. The writer notes Jones has long used such ruses and suspects Ty Cobb would welcome him on his staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones
Sam
New York
Detroit
Tigers
Sam Jones
Cobb
Michigan Defeats Aggies 9-0 in Football Scrimmage
Sparks delivered a left-footed drop kick for three points as Michigan pressed the Aggies. The forward rush and receiver coverage closed in, but Sparks prepared and scored the first points, paving the way to a 9-0 victory in the scrimmage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wolverine
Michigan
Paesee
Sparks
Boy 14 Wins Tennis Meet in National Junior Championship
Warren J. Coen Jr. a 14 year old from Kansas City advances in both the national junior tennis championship and the boys event at the seventh Regiment Armory. Survivors include Judson Morris Hartford Leroy Voorheis Cincinnati Donald Frame Fred Roll Frank Shields Walter Thomas Edward Jacobs John Millen Donald Strachan Ceasar Cone Gregory Mangan Lemoine Heuser Edward Jenkins Julius Seligson in New Yorks Dec 30 edition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Warren J. Coen, Jr
Kansas City
Seventh Regiment Armory
Judson Morris
Hartford
Conn
Leroy Voorheis
Who's Who in Sports of the Golden Era
A colorful compendium highlights famed athletes across disciplines. Names like Harold Grange Red Grange, Paavo Nurmi, Bobby Jones, Johnny Weismuller, Edouard Hourmans, and Paul Berlenbach are referenced among champions, multi sport stars, and legendary figures from baseball to tennis and swimming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tilden
Paavo Nurmi
Edouard Hourmans
Johnny Weismuller
Ethel McGarry
McGraw Plans Giants Roster as 1926 Training Nears
John McGraw prepares to take 38 players to the Giants training camp in Florida with a lineup largely similar to 1925. He hints at possible moves at February meetings while facing aging stars and the need for a hustling catcher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis J. Walsh
New York
Florida
John McGraw
Giants
Pittsburgh Pirates
Mtates
McGraw
Phillies
Butch” Henline
Hugh McMullen
Frank Snyder
Grover Herthey
Henne Groh
Windstrom
Lindstrom
Bill Southworth
Pittsburgh
New York Stars Poised for Yale Princeton Showdown
The piece outlines New York pitchers and star players shaping a tense race between Yale and Princeton. It notes coaching influence from Jack Coombs and Harvard ties, with expectations of strong performance across the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Dee
Boston Red
Yale
Biveri
Jack Coombs
Ashsistant
Harvard
Princeton
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bruce, Jones, Above
Elmer Tesreau
Dempsey
By Cohn
B. Foster
Bush
John B. Foster
Pineerhoor
Art Carlson
Lewis
Munn
Zbyszko
Stecher
Carom
Or Garratti
San Rafael
Pacific Coast
McBee
Nelsonville
Pomeroy Girls
Shamrock Quintet
Young
Billy Evans
Yost
Tor
Aggies
Ara
Boots
Demail
Scamps
Nas Sun
Pop
Mr.gunn
MR. Gonn
Who’s Who In Sports
Eogers Hornsby
Harold “Red” Grange
Paul Berlenbach
Bobby Jones
Ons
Bolton
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!