McGraw adds pitchers to bolster Giants pennant bid
New York Giants owner McGraw plans two more minor league pitchers from the American association and Pacific Coast leagues to reinforce his club against the Reds in the battle for the 1924 National League pennant. Reds counter with May, Sheehan, and Mays while the Pirates lag behind in strengthening their staff.
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Rixey
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Carl Mays
Yank
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Changes in 1923 National Lawn Tennis rankings
New York Jan 7 The 1923 National Lawn Tennis rankings show Tilden and Johnston holding 1 and 2. Richards drops to 4 as Williams moves up. Hunter rises from 6 to 5 and Fischer climbs to 7. Kinsey advances to 6, Robert Kinsey makes the top ten, and Helen Wills tops the women's list surpassing Molla Mallory.
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William T. Tilden
William M. Johnston
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Hey Wonder
J. Norris Williams
Francis T. Hunter
Carl Fischer
Howard Kinsey
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Helen Wills
Molla Mallory
Call for Referee-Only Authority in New York Fight Rings
The piece argues eliminating two judges and relying on a sole referee to curb perceived injustices in New York boxing. It notes widespread criticism of recent decisions, praises baseball umpire integrity as a model, and contends officials’ errors fuel public doubt while urging decisive reform.
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New York
Field Phelps Leads Scholastic Football Kicking Year
Field Phelps of Colorado Springs High School dazzled with 22 field goals on drop kicks, far surpassing Yale’s Mallory in 1900s style play. He totaled 204 points of 531 for the team, a national scholastic title contender, and hit a 59 yarder with many kicks from beyond the 50 yard line.
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Westerners
Crumbling Boxing Governance Hampers Referee Recruitment
The piece argues boxing in New York suffers from disorganized governance and weak national leadership. It advocates a renowned official to restore fan confidence and notes referees are underpaid compared with past figures like Tim Hurst, hindering elite officiating growth.
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New York
Columbus Sees Basketball Boom With New East High Gym
Interest in Columbus basketball surges as the new East High School gymnasium opens. A recent game against Dayton Stivers and Kast marked the facility's debut, signaling growing enthusiasm for the sport in the city.
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Shocker Trouples Hornsby as Browns Pitcher Stuns Batting
Rogers Hornsby, leading NL hitter, admits a St. Louis Browns pitcher is the toughest to face. The spoiler has impressed with natural talent and mix of pitches, confounding Hornsby in every series and prompting relief that the pitcher is not in his league.
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Rogers Hornsby
St. Louis Browns
Browns
Red Sox Near-Ready with Dudley Lee at Shortstop
Manager Lee Fohl expresses confidence Dudley Lee will fill the shortstop gap for the Red Sox. Lee previously belonged to the St. Louis Browns who were reluctant to trade him. The player had been with Tulsa in prior seasons.
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Dudley Lee
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Tulsa
Former Marine Tee Young Aims to Lead Buckeyes Back to Glory
Frank J. Young known as Tee by Ohio State students is captain elect of the Buckeyes football team after a Navy Marine service in San Domingo. A Waite High School product, he earned eight letters in four sports and later played tackle center and guard for OSU. At 24, 180 pounds, six feet tall, he is a Phi Gamma Delta member pursuing engineering.
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Boston Cleveland trade hinges on a few small points
Boston first baseman George Burns for Cleveland second baseman Bill Wambsganss is reportedly close in 1924. Cleveland manager Speaker seeks a strong first baseman to improve the club and may trade one of his two second basemen. Burns batted .328 last season, while Wambsganss hit .299 with less power.
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Browns Fear Judge May Declare Lee Free Agent
The owners and Ball expected possible action by Judge Landis recalling Lee as a free agent, a move he had used in several similar cases. A historic note from Cincinnati mentions a donated truck to Walnut Hills High School for team travel. Grandview and Dublin high schools in Ohio played recent basketball games refereed by Charles Seddon, a former Ohio State guard.
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Athens National Bank Report of Condition 1925
Report of the condition of the Athens National Bank at Athens Ohio as of December 31 1925. The document lists assets including loans securitiesand cash and shows totals for loans deposits and other items with a sworn signature by cashier F L Alderman and attestations by bank directors. Notary Hettie H Russell verifies the oath.
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We Nut Cracker and Hollywood Mockery in The Olympic Question
The column ridicules movie queens and architects while noting Firpo’s hardening program. It questions umpiring in next season and whether Mrs Molla Mallory will compete as American or Norwegian. Personal reflections span 20 years.
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Molla Mallory
Freddi Welsh Teaches Stribling Hitting Amid Olympic Contenders
The piece notes Freddie Welsh instructing Young Stribling in punching while speculating on Joe Beckett teaching him escape. It critiques the odd spectacle of a prizefighter's mother acting as his second and mocks the A A U officials in their seriousness toward an Olympic contest between European nations and American executives.
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Freddie Welsh
Joe Beckett
Politician Milking Contest Draws Attention in Washington
In Washington a milking contest between two politicians drew much attention, while the public remains seasoned to being milked by politicians. The remark follows Firpo noting Dempsey's punch did not bother him, comparing it to an anesthetic that seldom works.
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Dempsey
Canadian Golfers Bank 86 Holes in One Last Summer
Canadian golfers recorded 86 holes in one last summer. The report notes several without the aid of corkscrews. An expert also argues that baseball has not yet...
Firpo in bad shape after Dempsey fight claims
The speaker says he meant being in bad shape after the Dempsey bout. A blunt hard knocks education is not reaching the anvil. Evidence shows Babe Ruth as the best all round player in the big leagues last season. His girth measured 48 inches.
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Firpo
Babe Ruth
Boxing footwork praised yet bicycle seen as aid
Jim Corbett calls footwork essential in boxing though a bicycle could serve the same purpose. The piece jokes about a Smith Brothers haircut rumor and notes a Cincinnati fireman signing with the White Sox. It cites McGraw on British ballplay and jokes about English judgments fining the Standard Oil Co. for a large sum.
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Jim Corbett
Connie Mack Predicts A's Finish Second This Year
Connie Mack predicted the Athletics would end the season in second place. The remark, likely made after a late night, reflects his upbeat forecast for the club in the coming year.
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Connie Mack
Carpentier Buys Racing Car Amid Siki Return Rumor
Georges Carpentier has purchased a racing automobile while word circulates that Siki is coming home. The brief item notes Carpentier’s new acquisition and hints at the anticipated arrival of the rival fighter, adding a note of rumor about Siki’s return.
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Georges Carpentier
Somone
Siki
Mah Jongg as Fad Compared to Craps
The remark questions whether mah jongg is a short lived craze akin to craps, implying doubts about its staying power or popularity in contrast to casino dice games. It suggests comparing cultural persistence rather than gameplay specifics.
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