Change in Boxing Titles Expected in 1925
New York report outlines likely title changes in 1925 across divisions. Dempsey expected to retain heavyweight crown and defend against Firpo, Wills possible but unlikely. Leonard should remain champion at lightweight with few challengers, while McTigue Greb Dundee Lynch face dwindling prospects in other classes. Walker and Villa noted for potential shifts amid strong contenders.
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Davis J. Walsh
New York
Jack Dempsey
Benny Leonard
Dempsey
Luis Firpo
Harry Wills
Leonard
Lew Tencher
Jamin
Mike McTigue
Barry Greb
Johnny Dundee
Joe Lynch
McTigue
Dundee
Lynch
Jack Bernstein
Mickey Walker
Walker
Pancho Villa
Jimmy Wilde
Frankie Genaro
Connie Mack and Nick Altrock on pitching and wit
The report recalls a season game in Philadelphia where Connie Mack and Nick Altrock traded barbs over pitching strategy. Mack urged his staff to ready for Washington's late surge as Altrock offered a quip that sparked a laugh, highlighting their playful rivalry amid a tense late inning.
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Nick Altrock
Connie Mack
Athletics
Connie
Tegy
Mack
Philadelphia
Washington
Mackian
Altrock
Nick
Feild
Year 1923 Ends With Mixed Fortunes for Sports Men
The piece recalls sports figures like Helen Wills in tennis, Johnny Kilbane in boxing, Welker Cochran and Willie Hoppe in billiards, Johnny Kilbane, Pat Patterson, and others who faced downturns in 1923. It notes coaches Bill Roper and Bob Fisher, the horse race between Papyrus and Zev, and general misery and some joy as the year closes.
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Molly Mallory
Helen Wills
John McGraw
Johnny Kilbane
Warside
Welker Cochran
Jesse Sweetser
Willie Hoppe
Bill Roper
Princeton
Bob Fisher
Harvard
Papyrus
Zev
The Wolf Menace to North American Big Game
Morris Ackerman warns the wolf is increasing across the United States and Canada threatening deer moose and caribou. He notes ineffective bounties and trapping methods and asks for solutions as wolves persist in Algonquin Park and other preserves.
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Morris Ackerman
America
United States
Canada
Algonquin Park
Versatile Michigan Athletes Shine in 1923 Show
Michigan's 1923 college teams feature football stars Jack Blott Irwin Uteritz and Harry Kipke excelling in baseball as well Blott is varsity catcher Uteritz shortstop Kipke an outfielder Scouts deem Uteritz the best Michigan baseball prospect since George Sisler.
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Michigan
Jack Blott
Irwin Uteritz
Harry Kipike
Blott
Uteritz
Kipke
George Sisler
Sophomores Win McKinley High Inter-Class Basketball Title
In Niles Ohio on December 31 the sophomores defeated the freshmen 10 to 7 to win the McKinley High School class basketball championship in the final inter-class game at the school gym.
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Niles
McKinley High School
Ashland High Freshmen Fall Short in Class Title Duel
Ashland high school seniors clinched the class basketball title with a 29 to 4 win over the sophomores. The following day the upperclassmen defeated the freshmen 63 to a unclear margin to secure the victory.
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Ashland, C
Ashland Hi
Europe ripe for baseball says McGraw and rivals
The column notes Joe McGraw and others claim Europe is ready for baseball while questioning current U S sports trends. References to Babe Ruth hunting big games and jokes list reveal sports and entertainment chatter from the era.
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McGraw
Europe
Prohibition Chief Predicts 50 Percent Whisky Drop Next Year
The piece notes a prohibition official predicting half as much whisky consumption in the U S next year. It contrasts with sports notes about fighters and referees including Siki and New York officials and a question about why fighters risk eyesight.
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New York
Prohibition
America
Battling Siki
Woman Horseshoe Champion Aims For Third Title
Mrs. John F. Francisco of St Peterburg Florida dominates the Woman's Horseshoe Pitching circuit. After three national tournaments since the group formed she placed second in the first event and won the next two, defending her crown. Francisco jokes about staying slim and has shed about 20 pounds since taking up the sport.
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ST. Peterburg
Fla
Willie Hoppe
John F. Francisco
Woman's Horseshoe Pitching Association
Francisco
Mr. Francisco
Chance and Evers to return as Chicago team leaders
Frank Chance and Johnny Evers will again guide a Chicago baseball team next season amid home surroundings. The famed duo, once with the Cubs, later linked with the White Sox and Braves, reunite to lead in the American circuit after years apart, recalling their Pennant era clashes with South and West Side fans.
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Frank Chance
Johnny Evers
Trojan
White Sox
Johnny
Frank
Chicago Cubs
West Side
Chance
Yankees
Evers
Boston Braves
Chicago
Young Stribling Set for Newark Bout
Young Stribling of Macon Georgia will finish training in Summit New Jersey today for a 12 round bout with Lave Rosenberg in Newark tomorrow afternoon. It will be his first appearance in the metropolitan district and his mother Ma Stribling, and father with a brother as seconds will be at ringside.
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New York
Young Stribling
Macon
McTigue
Summit
N. J
Lave Rosenberg
Newark
Tomnorrow
Stribling
Ma” Stribling
Pa” Stribling
Elyria High Defeats Y M C A Semi Pro Team 26 to 22
Elyria Ohio December 31 Elyria high opened its cage season by defeating the Y M C A semi pro team 26 to 22 Ken Ellis was elected captain of the Y quintet just before the game.
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Elyria High
Elyria
Ken Ellis
Veach to Boston Bid Headlines Baseball Market
Outfielder Bobby Veach of Detroit is nearing a deal to join the Boston Red Sox. Detroit manager Cobb had limited use for Veach last season but the veteran may still offer value to Boston as talks linger over a few minor details.
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Bobby Veach
Detroit
Boston Red Sox
Veach
Chicago
Navin
New York Americans
Walter Pipp
Boston
Cobb
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Kirpo
Jim
Jeffries
Firpo
Young
Bob Veach
Bob Veack
Alesman
Adam
Awell
The
Athens County Savings and Loan Co
Athens County Savings & Loan Co
C. O. Moore
Pres
H. T. Phillips
Sec
H. S. Siigley
Treas
Lostro Building
Athens, Ohio
Athens
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