Oberlin Triumphs In Close Court Battle With Ohio
In a tense Oberlin home game, Ohio jumps to a 16 7 halftime lead but Oberlin roars back. Landis sinks a free throw for a one point edge, Sullivan adds a field goal, and Arkett hits a midcourt shot as the final whistle sounds. Herron stars for Ohio with 12 points. Oberlin’s Sulgean and Landis pace the comeback with key scores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antle Oberlin
Lin
Oberlin
Ohio
Bonnar
Landis
Sstisner
Sullivan
Troints
Arkett
Oberlin Tierron
Odaffer
Richmets Es Bserron Y. F
4Affer
Burkett
R. G
Me Eary
L. G
Sulgean
RR. F
Utler C
Weber R. G
Wings
Herron
Left-Handed Stars in Yankee History
A sports column surveys major and minor left-handed pitchers connected with the New York Yankees, from Herb Pennock to later players, noting consistency, eras, and managerial influences shaping the club’s lefty legacy. It traces careers of Mogridge, Newton, Tannehill, Vaughn, Schmidt, Cullop, Thormahlen, Har sper and O Doul, highlighting their impact and timelines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Mogridge
Doc” Newton
Mogridge
New York
Washgton
Newton
Yankee
Old Hilltop Grounds
Jesse Tannehill
Jesse
Vaughn Val
Jim Vaughn
Harlem
Cubs
Tacks Neuer
Pete Wilson
Harry Abeles
Ernie Hoff
Heine Behultz
Farrell
Sven
Butch” Schmidt
W Braves
Yanks
Nick Cullop
Herb Ormahlien
Harry Harper
Frank O'Doul
Madge
Mes
Miller Huggins
O'Doul
Cullop
Thormahlen
Harsper
Status of Benton in baseball questioned in Cincinnati
Cincinnati reports a dispute over pitcher Rube Benton once with St. Paul and later with the New York Giants. with major league presidents deeming him undesirable discussions of a move to Cincinnati and a possible minor league path are noted as unresolved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Rube” Benton
St. Paul
American Association
Benton
New York Giants
New York
Johnson
American League
Williams Gertain to Break Wisconsin All Round Record
Rollie Williams of Wisconsin tied the all time record for the state as he helped the Badgers beat Indiana in Bloomington on January 8. Williams earned his eighth varsity letter and is slated for a left field berth on the baseball team, potentially reaching nine letters, a new Wisconsin record. He has long been praised for scholarship and all around athletic excellence and was mentioned by Walter Camp as early as his sophomore year as All-America material.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David J .Walsh
New York
Herb Pennock
Polo Grounds
Mason
Williams Gertain
Wisconsin
Indiana
Bloomington
Rollie Williams
Williams
Guy Sundt
Eber Simpson
Simpson
Sundt
Rollie
Cardinal
Walter Camp
Iman
St. Louis
Sisler
George Sisler
Browns
Baseball experts' gambles on players prove costly in time
A survey of famous managers shows repeated mistakes in passing over players who later became major league stars. John McGraw refused Eddie Rommel for zip, Hughie Jennings released Jimmy Archer, Connie Mack traded Glenn Myatt, Miller Huggins moved Urban Shocker, and Babe Adams later excelled after being dropped by St Louis. These cases illustrate how top managers often misjudge talent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bas Ball
John McGraw
Eddie Rommel
McGraw
Rommel
Hughie Jennings
Jimmy Archer
Detroit
Jennings
Charley Schmidt
Archer
Buffalo
Chicago
Connie Mack
Glenn Myatt
Miwaukee
Cleveland
Miller Huggins
Urban Shocker
St. Louis
St. Louis Nationals
Babe Adams
Pittsburg
Pirates
Steve O'Neill
Cleveland Indians
Steve
Connie
Heine Groh
Cincinnati
Groh
Eastern Boxer Dies After Bout in Manhattan
Andy Thomas an east side welterweight boxer died from injuries after a 12 round bout with Johnny Clinton at the Broadway Exhibition Association show. Thomas weighed 136 pounds for the fight, was near collapse at the end of the eleventh, and collapsed before the final round. He died in hospital from brain concussion with no arrests reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Andy Thomas
East Side
Johnny Clinton
Broadway Exhibition Association
Thomas
Clinton
Tex Rickard Stands Out as Greatest Promoter in History of Pugilistic Sport
Tex Rickard is hailed as the world’s leading boxing impresario noted for staging huge fights with record purses. He promoted the three largest ever prizes in ring history including the 1921 Dempsey Carpentier bout at Boyle’s Thirty Acres worth 200 000 to each winner and a total purse near 500 000, signaling his unmatched influence in prizefighting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tex Rickard
Tex
Rickard
Jack Johnson
Jim Jeffries
Big Jeff
Toledo
Willard
Dempsey
Jess
Carpentier
Boyle
Thirty Acres
Jack
Athens High to host Aquinas in midweek basketball clash
Athens high school faces Aquinas high school of Columbus Wednesday evening at the armory in a renewed lineup game. Coach Torrance reshaped the lineup after a Nelsonville defeat, pairing McKinley at center and Muir and Watkins at forward with Cowan Shafer at guard to spark offense and defense.
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Athens
Athens High
Aquinas High School of Columbus
Aquinas
Armory
McQuade
McNerney
Coyle
Monahan
Burns
Nelsonville
Athens High School
Torrance
McKinley
Muir
Watkins
Cowan
Shafer
Davis
Kaylor
French Eyes New Near East Peace Conference
Paris Feb 6 The French ambassador is instructed to begin talks with Lord Curzon British foreign secretary about the possibility of a renewed Near East peace conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Lord Curzon
Million Dollar Purses Target Dempsey Summer Bouts
A $1,000,000 purse is proposed for three Dempsey title fights at the Polo Grounds in New York this summer. Possible opponents include Floyd Patterson, Harry Wills, and Jim Beckett, with light heavyweight champion Harry Greb seeking inclusion. The New York commission’s size concerns may sideline a Dempsey Gibbons clash. Tom O Rourke and John M O Connor back the plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Dempsey
Polo Grounds
New York
Floyd Bacon
Harry Wills
Jim Beckett
Harry Greb
New York Commission
Dempsey-Gibbons
Greb
Gibbons
John M. O'Connor
Hepublc
A. C
Tom O'Rourke
Bonehead Play That Won Prize Last Season
A look back at two infamous 1900s baseball mishaps involving Hodge of Chicago and Ward of New York. Hodge threw a rough ball into the Detroit dugout to end a jam, allowing a runner to advance two bases before umpires could act. Weeks later Warn replicated the stunt with a runner on first, prompting a presidential bulletin urging managers to note balls remain in play until ruled otherwise.
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Hodge
Chicago
Ward
New York
Ivory
Detroit
O. K
Yankees
Johnson
Boxing results from Detroit Columbus Akron bouts
Last night in Detroit Jack Ferry of Pittsburgh shaded Al Walther. In Zanesville Billy Britton of Columbus defeated Harry Krohn of Akron over 12 rounds. Norm Genet of Akron drew with Jack Walher of Wheeling over eight rounds. To ney Carey outpointed Willie DeVore of Akron over eight rounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Jack Ferry
Pittsburgh
al Walther
Zanesville
Billy Britton
Columbus
Kansas
Harry Krohn
Akron
Norm Genet
Jack Walher
Wheeling
Toney Carey
Willie Devore
Babe Pinelli Signs Fifth Reds Contract This Year
Babe Pinelli, wintering in Napa, signed and sent to Harry Herrmann the fifth contract offered by the Cincinnati Reds since the new year began. The agreement includes a substantial increase in pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Babe Pinelli
Napa
Harry Herrmann
Cincinnati Reds
Baseball Firms Stand Off Major Leagues Over Player Salaries
New York Feb 6 The major league owners and the baseball players union have reached a gentlemen's agreement to limit contract talks this spring. Key figures include Eddie Roush Dutch Reuther Burleigh Grimes and George Mogridge amid wage disputes and potential moves between clubs. The accord aims to avoid salary conflicts and preserve player loyalty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis J. Walsh
New York
Baseball Players Union
Eddie
Roush
Cincinnati
Chicago
Dutch Reuther
Burleight Grimes
Pitcher Boehler Reborn By Major Leagues After Turbulent Path
The Pittsburg Pirates purchased pitcher George Boehler from the Tulsa Club of the Western League. Born January 2, 1894 in Lawrenceburg Indiana, Boehler rose from a 4–20 minor league season to a major league pickup. He began with Springfield in 1912 and moved through several clubs before joining Tulsa and then Pittsburgh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Boehler
Pittsburg Pirates
Tulsa
Boehler
Boehhler
Lawrenceburg
Ind
Springfield
Tigers
Louisville
Denver
Joplin
St. Louis Browns
Quitting label haunts athletes despite courage under fire
The author argues athletes avoid quitting to keep their name from the quitter label. He cites Willard under Dempsey and Baseball star George Sisler, who played with a shoulder injury to avoid being seen as a quitter, despite advice to rest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard Yellow
Dempsey
Willard
George Sisler
Fights Report From Cities Include Knockouts and Decisions
Last night in Staten Island Floyd Johnson from Towa knocked out Mike Nestor of California in the fourth round. In Newark Harry Greb of Pittsburgh won a 12 round decision over Pat Reed. Jersey City Terry Martin of Providence won by decision over Jack Wolfe. Willie Spencer of New York won by decision over Mickey Delmont in Newark in 10 rounds. In Louisville Hugh Ross defeated Joe Packo in 12 rounds. Bobby Bridges stopped Jack Shea in Columbus in the eighth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Staten Island
Floyd Johnson
Towa
Mike Nestor
California
Newark
Harry Greb
Pittstyburgh
Pat Reed
Jersey City
Terry Martin
Providence
R. I
Jack Wolfe
Willie Spencer
New York
Mickey Delmont
Louisville
Hugh Ross
Joe Packo
Toledo
Bobby Bridges
Indianapolis
Jack Shea
Columbus
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White Eaton
Wellington
East Siders
Shocker
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Atlantic
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General Brancker
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Tfam Oghangen Tor Aqua Gan
Hale
Tom O’rourke
Bonehead
Amy
Brooklyn
Hermann
Clark Griffith
George
BIG Issue
Garry Herrmann
Baseball Players’ Union
Oliver Disc Harrow
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