Ohio University poised for three conference games this week
Big Red faces a grueling schedule with three conference battles in four evenings. Ohio University aims to rebound after losses to St. Xavier and Cincinnati and seeks dominance as Denison and Wesleyan stumble in the standings.
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Kenyon College
Granville Lads
Wesleyan
Ohio University
Cincinnati
Mt. Union
St. Xavier
Ohio
Delaware
Wittenberg
Akron
Springfield
Grover
Athens
Tenison
Granville
Lenison
Bowling leaders unchanged as tourney resumes in Cleveland
Leaders in the Ohio state bowling championship in five man singles doubles and all events held firm today in Cleveland as play resumed, preserving the standings from Tuesday morning.
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Cleveland
Ohio State
Basketball Results From Gambier and Ada Games
In Gambier Keyon 31 defeated Denison on the road while Ada hosted Ohio Northern and Bluffton, with the Polar Bears notching 49 and Bluffton finishing 25. The report notes the Gorillas and Falcons performances in these Midwest legs.
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Ada
Ohio Northern
Bluffton
Conditioning and age in fighting and baseball stars
The piece notes that boxing demands severe conditioning to avoid punishment, while baseball players often peak between 30 and 40. It cites Johnson Cobb Speaker Collins and others and praises Jack Britton for fighting at age 40, contrasting it with many fighters who retire before 30.
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Cobb
Speaker
Collins
Jack Britton
Bar Admission Rules Tighten Education Affidavits Required
Columbus Ohio February 20 192? The state supreme court ruled that applicants for admission to the bar must file affidavits proving 200 hours of instruction per year from lawyers under whom they trained unless they are students of regularly recognized law schools.
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State Supreme Court
Ohio appellate judges hear four disbarment cases in Columbus
Three northeastern Ohio judges sit on the Franklin county appellate court bench in Columbus to hear four cases involving two Columbus attorneys accused of professional misconduct and facing disbarment.
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Columbus
Ohio
Frankliin County
Ohio's Big 4 vie for new gym dedication
Cumberland leads in three years to speak for Harry Wills against Jack Deimpsey as officials prepare a victorious dedication of a new gym.
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Ohio
Snyder
Cumberland
Harry Wills
Jack Deimpsey
Longevity in boxing noted as Britton keeps fighting at 40
The piece highlights Jack Britton still competing effectively at age 40 while younger contenders seek chance at Mickey Walker. It notes public doubt, stresses care to stay in shape, and compares Britton with Fitzsimmons and Johnny Dundee, whose late-title successes offer a lesson to aspiring fighters.
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Jack Britton
Jack
Mickey Walker
Britton
Fitzsimmons
Johnny Dundee
Fitz
Corbett
Dundee
Dundee’s Career Showcases Clean Living in Boxing
Dundee commits to constant activity in serious fighting. He stays in peak shape and seizes every worthwhile opportunity, proving competition as the best conditioner for a boxer.
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Dundee
America dominance in marathon wins highlighted
The article notes the marathon as the Olympiad’s main event with two American champions. Hicks won in St Louis in 2 28 53 and Hayes claimed London victory in 2 55 18. Kolchmainen of Finland set the fastest ever Antwerp time at 2 32 35 4 5.
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Greece
France
South Africa
Finland
Hicks
St. Louis
Hayes
London
Kolchmainen
Antwerp
Poor health spoils O Connell big bust of 1923 season
Jimmy O Connell once the National League’s touted Giants recruit costing $75000 failed to impress last year. Manager John McGraw still backs him hoping reduced publicity and improved health after typhoid fever will restore form. O Connell remains confident despite a disappointing season.
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Jimmy O'Connell
New York Giants
O’connell
McGraw
New York
Graw
O'Connell
Cumberland bids for Dempsey Will s bout hub from Maryland
Cumberland Maryland officials and business groups back John Snyder bid to persuade Tex Rickard to promote a Dempsey Wills heavyweight title fight. Snyder claims Governor Ritchie approval and Cumberland Chamber of Commerce support, noting location near Baltimore Washington Philadelphia and New York and offering cooperation while seeking favorable terms for Rickard.
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New York
Cumberland
Barbara Frietchie
Stonewall Jackson
John Snyder
John
Tex Rickard
Dempsey
Firpo
Snyder
Rittchie
Cumberland Chamber of Commerce
Toto
Madison Square Garden
Rickard
Williard
Richard
Ritchie
Baltimore
Washington
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Cleveland
Four Strikes Saved By Umpire Misread Call In 1924
A Chicago main game featured Malachi Kittredge batting for Washington. Umpire Connolly called a third strike but offered a four strike reset after President Johnson approved the extra strike. Kittredge swung again and missed, becoming reportedly the only batter to save four strikes by stepping back to the plate. The scene included humor and remarks about baseball, training, and the season's upcoming races in 1924.
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Malachi Kittredge
Tommy Connolly
Chicago
Connelly
Kittredge
Washington
Connolly
Johnson
Billy Sullivan
Wrestler’s comeback sparks talk of reform and big hitters
A reformed wrestler and a home-run hitter alike spark talk of renewed greatness. The fog of a rainout ends the Firpo Lodge bout as discussions rise about college-educated stars and the importance of fundamentals in baseball.
Giants to depart in blizzard for spring training camp
New York Giants begin travel to Baraseta, Florida for spring training led by Judge Fronie X, treasurer of the club, as a blizzard hits New York. The first detachment sails under winter conditions.
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New York
New York Giants
Baraséta
Mia
Judes Francie X
Juade
World light heavyweight title clash eyed in New York
In New York, promoter Bob Stribling and light heavyweight contender Harry Blaufox prepared for a held date as the world title match between Pa Stribling and Blaufox loomed.
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New York
Bob
Pa Stribling
Harry Blaufuxs
Hampion
New Yorker Sid Bernard Breaks Up Boxing Bout
Sid Bernard, a New Yorker, intervened to stop a fight between a lightweight champion and a challenger. The bout ended with the champion receiving a decisive beating as Bernard stepped in during the round.
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Bose
Ian
Sid Bernard
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