Conference Crisis Here Wednesday Track Date Set
Athletes prepare for a big Athens indoor track meet with Wesleyan on March 7 as Ohio Wesleyan aims to test speed and learn. Extra bleachers are planned for Wesleyan and Denison games, with two top conference opponents visiting the court, Wesleyan and Denison, in successive nights.
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Babe Ruth's Greatest Thrill Revealed By Evans
In a 12 to 14 inning 1916 game, Babe Ruth cited his 14 inning win against Sherry Smith as the biggest thrill of his career. He spoke from the press box beside Walter Johnson during the world series contest, emphasizing the record he prized above home runs and batting titles.
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Mount Vernon Golf Club Faces Eye on Ball Challenge
A relatable column notes the Mount Vernon Golf Club in New York hires women players while men face easier distraction aboard the links. It also jests about figures like William Tilden and Cozy Dolan, and references to Tigers Flowers Ritola Nurmi and local sports lore.
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Ruth Heads Southward For 1925 Home Run Quest
New York reports Babe Ruth heading to Hot Springs to train for the 1925 season. He vows to hit at least sixty homers and believes the Yankees will win another pennant, while acknowledging the slim chance to break his record of fifty-nine.
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National League Jubilee Brings Old and New Together
New York February 2 The National League marks its fiftieth anniversary with a ceremony at the Broadway Central hotel the same room where it was founded in 1875. Morgan G Bulkeley and John A Heydler will be honored as leaders from first to present. A luncheon will follow with many era legends invited including Jack Manning Tommy Bond Alonzo Knight George Bradley John Morrill Tom York Jack Burdock Dan Brothers Amos Rusie Joe Hornung Bill Dahlen Huyter Westervelt John M Ward Sam Crane and former Governor John K Tener.
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Severeid Leads Browns in Major League Assists
Hank Severeid of the Browns showed the way to the rest of the catchers in both major leagues when it came to making assists. The Sister receiver had 134, better than any one in the game.
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Browns
Ring of Philadelphia Dominates NL With Wild Pitching
Jimmy Ring of the Phillies earned the nickname wild man of the National League after last season. He issued 108 walks and threw five wild pitches, highlighting his erratic mound performances.
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Lightweight champs weigh in on retirement prospect
Benny Leonard hints at retirement, hoping to join Jack McAuliffe as undefeated lightweight champions who quit while unbeaten. The note frames Leonard as potential successor to McAuliffe’s all undefeated status in boxing history.
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Jack McAuliffe
Benny Leonard
Nurmi Strain Hurts Bid on Indoor Track Records
Paavo Nurmi, in poor physical condition, suffers a leg strain and cold ahead of a 2 1 4 mile event at the Western Union games and a 2 1 2 mile event at Newark A C games the next night, with a 3000 meter special at the Wilcox meet on Saturday.
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Paavo Nurmi
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James L Bottomley Cardinals First Baseman Career Note
James L Bottomley born April 23 1800 in Oglesby Illinois joined the St. Louis Cardinals in 1922 from the Syracuse club of the International League. He batted .371 in 1923 his first regular majors season and was regarded as one of the most promising players to debut in 1922.
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Players Tie for .338 Average in Outfield Recruitings
McNeely of Washington and Lamar of Lamar Athletics both posted a .338 batting average last season. McNeely appeared in 43 games, Lamar in 87, tying for the same mark on the old agate.
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Oak Hill and Hamden split intramural basketball games
Hamden high school defeated Oak Hill 6 to 1 in the girls game while the Hamden boys beat Jackson County 26 to 6. Lineups and field goals listed with brief foul details from the January 31 1925 Hamden report.
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Oak Hill High School
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Middleport Fives Nap Up At Last
Middleport high school basketball wins both contests 18 to 6. Scorers include Thompson, Allensworth, White for Middleport with Karr and Koula for Syracuse. Substitutes listed for both teams accompany the scoreline in this recap of the day’s games.
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Cavanaugh Celebrates 23rd Birthday at Army Horse Show
Age means little to a true cavalryman. Cavanaugh, the best enlisted man, won first prize at Camp Stotsenburg annual horse show in the Philippines. He has spent most of his 23 years serving in the army there.
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Hamden High School Intra Mural Basketball Opens Feb 2
Hamden High School schedules intramural basketball starting Monday night February 2 with three games. Curtain raiser features Third Grade Midgets versus Fourth Grade Little Giants at 7:00 p.m. Senior vs Sophomore and Junior vs Freshman games follow with close, exciting action anticipated.
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Ta borski Gains On Greenleaf In National Pocket Billiards
New York player Frank Taborski defeated Ralph Greenleaf of Philadelphia in the national championship pocket billiard league standings during the past week, marking a decided gain for Taborski as the circuit moves forward.
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Frank Taborski
Ralph Greenleaf
Philadelphia
Gibbons May Claim Title In Heavyweight Route
New York February 2. Tom Gibbons leads a challenger group as talks with Tex Rickard push signing for bouts. Dempsey and Harry Kane arrived with Gibbons at Rickard's invitation. Gibbons says he aims to force retirement foe and meet Wills, while ready to claim the title and defend against Willis if necessary.
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Standings Show Greenleaf Lead With 38 Wins
The official standings list Greenleaf with 38 wins and 18 losses, Taberski at 31 wins and 18 losses, and Natalie of Balt in third place.
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