Wright leads Ohio U past Northern with 16 goals
Wright starred for Ohio University scoring 16 field goals and totaling 23 points to pace a 35 28 win over Ohio Northern at Ada. Herron returned from injury to steady the team as Northern fought back in the second half before Ohio pulled away in the final minutes.
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Ohio University
Ada
Ohio Northern University
Ohio
Wright
Green and White
Northern Guards
Herron
Bonner
King
Northern
Linch
Ohio U PG
Beckwith
Herron If
O'Daffer
Bonner Re
Ming Ig
Brinning le
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Ewe Tvs
Sheeke Ewe
Haley Rg
Eldridge Ig
Tex Rickard Plans Ice Hockey League Expansion
Tex Rickard, already the leading boxing promoter, announces a new venture into professional ice hockey. He envisions a six to eight club circuit with major cities, launching next season modeled after major baseball league schedules.
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Tex Rickard
Rickard
Hap Felsch Perjury Ruling Ends Career of Baseball Star
Historic outfielder Hap Felsch, once rivaled by Tris Speaker for the crown of best in the game, is jailed for perjury amid the 1919 scandal. His fall from grace leaves him a Milwaukee grocer and a shadow of former glory.
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Hap Felsch
Felsch
Tris Speaker
Milwaukee
Tyrus Cobb
Kid Gleason
Gleason
Wonder Man
Judge Landis
Reinstatement Hinted For Charley Paddock
Frederick W. Rubien, secretary of the A A U, said he believes star sprinter Charley Paddock will be reinstated soon. Paddock is preparing a statement and a mail vote will decide his case.
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New York
Frederick W. Rubien
Charley Paddock
Stanford offers new course in yelling to Stanford students
Stanford University opens a course on cheering with lectures by Professor Strong on Bleacher Psychology and Professor Bassett on Correct Use of the Voice. Gordon Davis and Warren J. Allen discuss development of stage presence and Bleacher Singing. Andy Kerr explains what a coach expects from a cheer leader.
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Palo Alto
Cal
Stanford University
Stanford
Strong
Basset
Gordon Davis
Warren JD. Allen
Andy Kerr
Tokio Defended: Air Attack Claims Sealed by Expert
Dr Shinkichi Uyasugi of Imperial University argues Tokio cannot be defended from air attack and is poorly placed, distant from Japan’s center and lacking strong historical and spiritual ties, in the campaign to move the capital toward Knobe or Kyoto.
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Tokio
Knobe
Kyoto
Shinkichi Uyasugi
Imperial University
Japan
Ty Cobb Plans Big Use of Three Rookie Outfielders
Manager Ty Cobb of the Tyzers relies heavily on three rookies Fothergill Manush and Wingo to fill the outfield. Fothergill and Manush may alternate in left field as a replacement for Bob Veach while Wingo serves as understudy. Fothergill and Manush return from last season with the Tyger club and Wingo joins from Toronto as a newcomer in Navin’s group.
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Ty Cobb
Tyzers
Fothergill
Manush
Wingo
Bob Veach
Himuf
Tygers
Toronto
Navin
Inch Quits The Sticks 00 Lynch Sparks Scandal
A fragmentary item notes Inch quits boxing, mentions a reforming trip with Jack Dempsey, and alleges misconduct including one night stands and a wire to his manager. The damaged text limits full details and names.
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Inch
THE
Sticks
Lynch
Con- Mer
Jack Dempsey
National League Urges Caution on Ball Handling
The National League plans instructions to umpires to curb ball losses as over 5000 more baseballs were used last season than in 1922. Both major leagues now use about eight times as many balls per season as about 15 years ago.
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National League
Umpires Tighten Ball Calls in Late AL Season
In the final two months of the American League season umpires, prompted by President Johnson, exercised greater care in ejecting balls. The move was an experiment aimed at aiding pitching.
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Johnson
Pitching Efficiency Up After Ball Handling Changes
The enforcement of President Johnson's suggestions settled two questions. Umpires cut bail expense by about 50 percent by careful ball handling. Reusing old balls improved pitching effectiveness, with American League pitching up about 25 percent in the last two months.
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Johnson
Pitchers Protest Over New Baseball Used For Years
For about five years major league pitchers have been required to use a new ball nearly all the time. They protested vigorously, especially pitchers who rely on the curveball for success.
Ball policing by umpires sparks delays and batter anger
Umpires began ejecting balls at the slightest pretext, delaying play and inviting protests. Batters reacted to the lively ball and mediocre pitching, creating a rampage on the field.
Umpires eject ball for appearance amid self-protection concerns
Umpires discarded a ball not by condition but by its look, raising questions about how players judge equipment. The decision focused on public perception and player safety, highlighting how appearance can influence calls even when the ball remains playable.
Batsman objects to balls as umpire rules fit for play
The batsman repeatedly objects to the ball while the umpire reviews and deems it fit for play. Each next delivery might prompt the batsman to claim ball condition caused the pitcher to lose control, offering an alibi for the pitcher.
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Bastman
Picher
Umpires Eject Players for Self-Protection
The umpires, fearing danger, refused to risk injuries from a live ball and ejected players with urgent, unwavering actions. Their approach aimed to protect themselves and eliminate threat, prioritizing safety over leniency.
Psychological tensions shape batters and pitchers in cricket
The narrator notes how psychology governs batsman and pitcher reactions to a ball deemed perfect by all. To ease disputes, he replaces the ball and pockets the disputed ball, resuming play once the new ball exits play, maintaining harmony in the game.
Joe Williams Named Champion in International Squash
News notes that America may have won the international squash championship with Joe Williams cited as champion. Confirmation pending.
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America
Dempsey Stuns Arkansas Plowman in 18 Seconds
Heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey knocked a local Arkansas plowman cold in eighteen seconds, delivering a jolt to the back-to-the-farm movement and signaling a broader crowd-pleasing upset.
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Dempsey
Arkansas
New York Rule Prohibits Harsh Fan Remarks at Fighters
A new rule bans fans from hurling uncomplimentary remarks at fighters in New York City. Officials say the measure aims to curb abusive behavior at events and protect competitors from hostile taunts.
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New York
Italian football fans lynch referee over disputed call
Football supporters in Italy attacked a referee after a contentious decision, signaling strong backlash and potential consequences for officiating. The incident underscores tensions surrounding on pitch rulings and public reaction to refereeing mistakes.
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Italy
Bim
Connie Mace Sees A's Edge Toward Third Place
Connie Mace states the Athletics still have an outside chance to finish third this season. The crowd reacts with a chorus of Outside! Outside! from the nickel seats.
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Connie Mace
The Modern Horse Sells Old Shoes to Barnyard Golfers
A quirky note describes a modern horse finding employment by selling its old shoes to barnyard golfers, reflecting a humorous farm life scenario with playful wordplay and rustic characters.
Purple skinned horse stirs uproar in Bolivia
A horse with purple skin sparks a public uproar in Bolivia, drawing media attention and comparisons to famous color legends as residents debate its origin and meaning. It remains unclear whether the animal’s hue is natural or a result of dyeing or lighting.
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Bolivia
Babe Ruth Seeks Hot Springs Bath Visit
Babe Ruth travels to Hot Springs for a restorative bath trip, joking that it beats Havana where he claims gamblers would clean him. The anecdote captures Ruth’s humor about travel and rest during a busy season.
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Babe Ruth
Hot Springs
Havana
Pierre Nickols Arrives From France for Middleweight Title
Pierre Nickols has arrived from France claiming the middle weight championship. One Punch OGoofty dismisses him as “a thin dime,” voicing a sharp challenge and rivalry tone.
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Pierre Nickols
France
Firpo Accused of Eating Too Many Steaks
A sensational claim circulates that Firpo eats excessive steaks, suggesting indulgence may touch his purse or taxes, raising questions about his diet and expenses.
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Firpo
Judge Landis Speaks on Baseball Law and After Dinner Talks
The remark suggests Judge Landis favors control over baseball law and favors giving after dinner talks, with implied skepticism toward outside writers shaping the rules. The comment hints at his authoritative stance on the sport’s governance.
Joe Jackson Seeks What Is Coming to Him
Colonel Comiskey expresses hope that Joe Jackson receives his due share as the legendary figure voices demand for rightful pay.
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Joe Jackson
Colonel Comiskey
Supreme Court shields rail data used in ICC vari ation ruling
The Supreme Court ruled the Interstate Commerce Commission may withhold from railroads the facts and data underpinning its tentative physical variation of railroad property in a test case brought by the St. Louis Southwestern Railroad Company.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Supreme Court of the United
Oberlin Enrolls Over 100 Oriental Students
Mr and Mrs Wen Po Leih and Mr and Mrs Nan Lang Hai enroll at Oberlin College joining more than a hundred Oriental students at the institution reflecting ongoing international enrollment trends.
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Oberlin
Wen Po Leih
Nan Lang Hai
Oberlin College
Objections Rise Over Expense and Ball Handling
The discussion centers on cost concerns and improved ball control. Critics argue that prolonged ropeing of balls will stiffen pitching, a point tied to ongoing changes in the American League.
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Americam League
Lima Telephone plans 162000 dollar 1924 improvements
Lima Ohio will spend about 162905 dollars and 45 cents on improvements and new equipment in 1924 by the Lima Telephone and Telegraph company. The announcement followed the annual meeting of officers and directors.
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Lima
Lima Telephone and Telegraph Company
Five All-America Stars to Leave Michigan This Spring
Five Michigan All-Americans Angus Goetz Ernie Vick Harry Kipke Irwin Uteritz and Jack Blott will depart the university this season. Goetz and Vick are taking specialized courses while Kipke Uteritz and Blott finish senior seasons. All five earned honors across football and other sports with Kipke and Uteritz also starring in basketball and baseball.
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Michigan
University of Michigan
Wolverine Institution
Angus Goetz
Ernie Vick
Harry Kipke
Irwin Uteritz
Jack Blott
Goetz
Vick
Ann Arbor
Germany
Schultz
Yost
Kipke
Blott
Uteritz
Wolverines
Nipke
George Sisler
Georgia schoolboy light heavyweight Young Stribling
Young Stribling, a Georgia schoolboy light heavyweight, fights three or four times monthly and usually wins. He is clever but not a powerful hitter and rarely stops opponents.
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Young Stribling
Georgia
Stribling
Panama featherweight champ Lombardo to box U S 126s
Jose Lombardo Panama's featherweight champion says Johnny Dundee walked out of a bout with him and he will travel to the United States to challenge 126 pound fighters. Once a bootblack Lombardo now shines as Panama's sports idol.
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Jose Lombardo
Panama
Johnny Dundee
Lombardo
Walter Hagen Shifts Focus From Tours To Golf Course Building
Walter Hagen plans to devote most of his time to developing golf courses this season. He will still compete in the national open and intends to target the British open again. His era as a traveling touring golfer is concluded.
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Walter Hagen
Golf pros’ earnings rise from average to peak stars
The article notes the average golf professional earns about $6,009 annually, while top players and exhibition stars command far higher sums. It cites figures near $15,000 for the typical set and around $25,008 for elite exhibition players such as Kirkwood, Hagen, and Sarazen.
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Kirkwood
Hagen
Sarazen
Olympic supremacy in peril as European events rise
New York February 18 officials say European track and field gains erode American dominance at Paris with the removal of standing high and broad jumps and the 56 pound weight from Olympic programs. They note Ewry and the Adams brothers era wanes as archery and rifle events also face reduced appeal.
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New York
United States
America
Paris
Antwerp
International Federation
Ray Ewry
Ewry
Adams
Platt
Ben
Matt
feiGraw
Pat Ryan
Pat MacDonald
McDonald
McGrath
Carter’s Work Stopped in Tutankhamen Tomb Clash
Cairo reports Egypt will press Howard Carter to resume exploration of Tutankhamen’s tomb under government control. If Carter refuses, Egypt may continue the work. Legal experts say Carter’s closing of the tomb breaches his contract with the Egyptian administration.
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Cairo
Egypt
Howard Carter
Tut-Ankh-Amen
Carter
Dogs Feast As Owner Commemorates His Pet
In Siena Italy Dr Venturi a local physician organized a city wide dog feast to honor his departed pet. Butchers prepared half a kilogram of fresh meat for every registered dog in the city. The event drew a notable turnout and showed strong canine civic spirit.
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Siena
Italy
Venturi
Speeding fines issued in Medina first of season
Balmy Medina weather drew motorists to push limits and they were cited. Frank Weller of Akron incurred the heaviest $25 fine and a 30 day suspended workhouse term for driving while intoxicated.
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Medina
Frank Weller
Akron
No, It Doesn t Take Much To Win A Title
A critic questions the idea of world champions by citing Pancho Villa the flyweight champion who lost to Frankie Genaro and refuses to meet him, and Michael Angelo McTigue the light heavyweight champion who lost to Young Stribling and cries foul.
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Pancho Villa
Philippines
Villa
Frankie Genaro
New York
Genaro
Michael Angelo McTigue
Dublin
Mr. LeTigue
Stribling
McTigue
Dempsey Return Revives Talk of Gibbons Bout
New York reports revived of a June bout between Jack Dempsey and Tom Gibbons at a local ball park. Eddie Kane, Gibbons manager, signed with Tex Rickard but Dempsey has not signed. Jack Kearns, Dempsey's manager, heads to a conference with Rickard.
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New York
Jack Dempsey
Dempsey
Tom Gibbons
Eddie Kane
Gibbons
Tex Rickard
Jack Kearns
Rickard
Jimmy Jones Pressed Hard in Omaha Battle
Jimmy Jones, a top Ohio welterweight, fought Morrie Schlaifer in Omaha and endured a brutal contest. Jones, once praised as the most logical challenger to Champion Walker, clung on to avoid a knockout.
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Jimmy Jones
Ohio
Jones
Walker
Morrie Schlaifer
Omaha
Scalpers Target Big Ohio University Basketball Dedication
Ohio university warns against ticket scalpers for the Wittenberg game and gym dedication. Seats remain unsold with 200 track seats held until Wednesday. ceremonies start at 7 30 with a band concert and a dedicatory address by Dr. E B Bryan before the basketball game.
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Wittenberg-Ohio University
O. C. Bird
Ohio University
E. B. Bryan
Ohio Cagers
Wittenberg
Temple of Athletices
Champion Base Stealers of the American League
The three premier base thieves in the American League are Ty Cobb Clyde Milan and Eddie Collins. Cobb set the season steal record with 86 in 1915 and remains the leader in steals ahead of Milan and Collins who are close behind.
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Ty Cobb
Clyde Milan
Eddie Collins
Cobb
Joe Birmingham, Cleveland Scout with a Legendary Throwing Arm
One of the best throwing arms in baseball history belonged to Joe Birmingham, the old Cleveland outfielder. He could throw from nearly any distance or angle and base runners never dared steal on him. Now he scouts for Cleveland.
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Joe Birmingham
Cleveland
Birmingham
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