Offseason inaction leaves big trades vanished for 1924 season
New York sports writers report the auction block is empty as Eddie Collins, Rogers Hornsby, Charley Hollocher and Rabbit Maranville likely remain with current clubs. The only noted deals, Tierney-Powell-Ford and Burns return, face questions amid conflicting reports on Collins and Hornsby.
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David J. Walsh
New York
Giants
Yankees
Eddie Collins
Yankee
Rogers Hornsby
Charley Hollacher
Rabbit Maranville
Trading Mart
Ballyhoo
Tierney- Powell-Ford
Phillies
Braves
Powell
Arthur Fletcher
Phils
Tierney
Indians
George Burns
Ty Cobb
Jimmy Dykes
Bill Wambsganss
Philadelphia
Cleveland
Wamby
Boston
Barney Dreyfus
Maranville
Cubs
Hollocher
Pittsburgh
Glenn Wright
Chicago
Collins
Hornsby
McGraw
Cleveland Bowler Leads in Singles at State Bowling Tourney
Cleveland editor notes a local bowler led the singles. the ongoing annual Ohio State Bowling tournament in Dayton is favored to host the 1825 event as committees back the suggestion.
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Cleveland
Novanty
O State
Dayton
Strangler Lewis Defends World Title in New York
In New York on February 13 Strangler Lewis retained his world wrestling crown by throwing Pat McGill of Nebraska after one hour 15 minutes and 26 seconds of combat. Lewis won with three successive headlocks ending the match.
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New York
Strangler Lewis
Pat McGill
Nebraska
Lewis
McGillow
Fights In Four Cities Produce Decisions And Wins
Last night's boxing results include Harry Mason beating Herb Brodie in Brooklyn for a 12 round decision. Frankie Ash of England won a popular decision over May Buff in Jersey City. Jabaz White won a 12 round decision over Sammy Noble in Albany. Tommy Loughran defeated Johnny Wilson in Boston for 10 rounds. George Cobash beat Mickey O Neill in Jamaica Plain in eight rounds. Walter Lee defeated Cannon Ball George Dix in Providence in eight rounds.
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New York
Harry Mason
Fagland
Herb Brodie
Brooklyn
Jersey City
Frankie Ash
England
May Buff
Albany
N. VY
Jabaz White
Sammy Noble
Boston
Tommy Loughran
Philadelphia
Johnny Wilson
George Cobash
Peabody
Mickey O'Neill
Jamaica Plains
Firpo signs with syndicate to meet Wills next summer
The good Senor Firpo signs with a cloak and suit syndicate to meet Harry Wills, promising to meet the colored heavyweight next summer. The move ends doubts about his willingness to fight Dempsey era promoter Tex Rickard backed the Wills plan and offered terms, but Firpo replied you are too late.
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Firpo
Tex Rickard
Harry Wills
Dempsey
Rickard
Hos
Missing model marries in Gretna Green pickup
Cincinnati police and juvenile court officials probing the disappearance of Sarah France Meyer, 16, art school model, learned a marriage license had been issued in Newport Kentucky to Bart P Walls 23 and Sarah Myers both of Cincinnati. They were accompanied by Noah Stoitties and Dorothy Bradford who also obtained licenses.
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Cincinnati
Sarah France Meyer
Newport
Bart P. Walls
Birmingham
Ala
Sarah Myers
Noah C. Stoitties
Cedarville
Dorothy Bradford
Cinccinnati
Praise in a New Dress Turns Heads
A brief reflection notes how compliments and changing appearance influence a woman's perception and social attention. The writing suggests flattery and fresh attire can sway opinions and attract notice.
Railroads reach long-term agreement for shared tracks
In Chillicothe Ohio on February 15 a 99 year agreement was signed allowing the Chesapeake & Ohio railroad to use Norfolk and Western tracks between Waverly and Columbus while a fifth survey was completed for a potential own line.
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Chillicothe, O
Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad
Waverly
Columbus
Norfolk & Western Railroad Co
Violent clashes rock Rhineland as riots spread
Berlin reports battles and mob violence across the Rhineland palatinate after clashes between separatists and police at Pirkasens left nearly 80 dead. Disorder erupts in other towns as tensions rise.
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Berlin
Rhineland Palatinate
Pirkasens
Postmen Delivering Mail on Skis in Braemar District
Scottish postmen in the Grampians deliver mails on skis after heavy snows. Early days saw as many falls as deliveries, but now the skiers have become expert and efficient in Braemar.
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Edinburgh
Braemar
Grampians
Climate and aging skin guide prudent winter dress
The piece explains how skin adapts less to cold in older people due to inactivity and overclothing. It notes a self-regulating mechanism that tightens the body to limit surface blood flow, avoiding rapid cooling. Alcohol gives a temporary warmth but ultimately lowers core temperature, advising seniors against drinking outdoors in cold weather.
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Sume Mer
Newcomer Lewis Raymond Eyes Firpo Wills Bout
A newcomer Lewis Raymond plans a Firpo versus Wills bout in Connecticut next summer backed by several magnates. Firpo would receive a $25,000 guarantee and a further $250,600 is mentioned. Raymond reportedly withholds his signature pending a promised $50,000 good faith deposit.
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Luis Firpo
Harry Wills
Connecticut
Lewis Raymond
Firpo
British Seamen in Straits Face Severe Hardship
Liverpool report shows two thousand British sea captains inactive for months amid dwindling savings and near starvation. Thirty thousand mariners below captain rank are unemployed and on unemployment benefits. Captains earning 2500 yearly now work as able seamen for 600, with some turning to street hawking or taxi driving as temporary labor. Government aid proposals include chartering idle ships and subsidies to shipowners to hire more men.
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Mercantile Marine Service Association
Thomas Scott
Real Britain cost of living rises 77 percent since 1914
The cost of living in real Britain has climbed 77 percent since July 1, 1914, per the Ministry of Labour. Yet a glimmer of relief appears as it is one percent lower than a year ago.
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Britain
H.C
T. London
Jiabor
Springfield St Navier beats Wittenberg 38 37
At Springfield St Navier defeated Wittenberg 38 to 37 in a close basketball result. At Granville Denison led Muskingum 31 to 16 in another midweek game.
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Springfield
St. Navier
Wittenberg
Granville
Denison
Muskingum
Everett Scott Eyes Record Streak Against Odds
Everett Scott, New York Americans shortstop, boasts of raising his consecutive games played record to at least 1138 after the 1924 season. Age and slipped speed are noted, yet he remains confident he can hold his job for another year despite challengers.
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Everett Scott
New York Americans
Scott
Three teams fail to win pennants in major leagues
Washington and St. Louis in the American League and St. Louis in the National League have never captured a pennant. Each has finished in the first division multiple times but failed to clear the final barrier. In 1922 the Browns came within one game of the goal, losing to the Yankees.
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Washington
St. Louis
Browns
Yankees
Zivie Emerges as Challenger to Leonard
Pat Moran fades as Benny Leonard’s challenger. Young Jack Zivie of Pillshore rises as a dangerous foe after facing top fighters in recent bouts.
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Pat Moran
Benny Leonard
Voung
Jack Zivie
Pillshore
Young Zivie
Tendler Fights at 135 1 2 Pounds in Bout
Lew Tendler weighed 135 1 2 pounds for his recent match with Ray Mitchell despite plans to focus on welterweights. The Philadelphia southpaw’s lighter appearance raises questions about his planned weight class and career direction.
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Tenders
Lew Tendler
Philadelphia
Ray Mitchell
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