Olympic Team to Sail for Paris in June
New York January 8 The American Olympic team about 300 members will sail for Paris aboard the steamship America on June 16. Charley Paddock, unnamed in official circles, is said to be on the team though his status remains unofficial. Paddock must qualify in the Olympic tryouts at Harvard June 14.
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Davis J. Walsh
New York
Paris
America
Charley Paddock
Charlies
Harvard Stadium
Paddock
East
Pitchers Find Batting Edge Even When They Cannot Hit
The article notes most last 40 players in swat rankings are pitchers and that pitching knowledge of ball movement offers little batting advantage. Joe Bush of the New York Americans is highlighted as a rare pitcher who excels at both pitching and hitting. Bush describes pitchers' batting practice habits and mental approach as key to their hitting struggles and occasional success.
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Joe Bush
New York Americans
Joe
Tem
Bush
Pitchers' batting seen as formality inspo from Ruth
Bush admits Babe Ruth’s bat inspires him and other pitchers who strive for base hits. He argues Ruth proved pitchers can hit and this boosts offensive strength, noting that most pitchers view batting as a formality and managers miss the value of a good hitting pitcher.
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Babe Ruth
Bush
Ruth
Fights Near Bucyrus and Mansfield Highlight Card
Last night at Mansfield and Bucyrus fighters faced a card with Babe Picato outpointing Johnny wrath over twelve rounds. Frankie Carroll defeated Marty Horvath in four rounds and Jim ZaMareca stopped Jimmy Anderson. Tut Jackson of CH. negro heavy allegedly fouled Jack in a bantam contest unclear from the fragment.
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Bucyrus
Babe Picato
New
Johnny Wrath
Mansfield
Henderson
Frankie Carroll
Marty Horvath
Johnny ‘Mansfield
Jim ZaMareca
Jimmy Anderson
Tut” Jackson
CH. Negro Heavy
Jack
Remarkable Pitching Feats By A Trio Of Stars
The article traces the shift from pitcher dominance to an era dominated by hitters. It notes modern pitchers winning six or more games earning value, contrasts early 1900s stars like Mathewson and Johnson with today, and highlights Grover Alexander and Christy Mathewson setting enduring records. It cites 1913 Walter Johnson, 1903 36 wins, and the change in pitching rules.
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Babe Ruth
Mathewson
Johnson
Alexander
Walter Johnson
Christy Mathewson
Grover Alexander
New York
Giants
Philadelphia
Rank Killen
Pittsburg
Killen
Kid Captain Julius Regner Leads Moose Heart Football Team
Julius Regner, a 16 year old, is named captain of the Moose Heart varsity squad. The Columbus QO youth is a halfback who weighs 136 pounds and still wears home pants.
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Julius Regner
Julius
Mooseheart
Fenner
Columbus
Failure to land manager berth at Boston ends Burns bid
The Boston Red Sox did not appoint George Burns as manager after Lee Fohl was named manager in 1924. Burns, popular in Boston and backed by the press, sought the job but Quinn preferred Fohl. Burns was later put on the market as a result of the decision.
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Boston
Burns
Boston Red Sox
George Burns
Lee Fohl
Bobby Quinn
Frank Chance
Edlul
Quinn
Red Sox
Fohl
Ohio University to meet Oberlin in first conference clash
Ohio University basketball faces its Ohio Conference opener Friday January 11 against Oberlin College in the Ohio gym. The Green and White, under coach Brandon Grover, rests on a 4-2 preseason. Oberlin boasts a strong lineup after beating Muskingum 23 to 19. The dedication of the gym was postponed to February 20 when Ohio plays Wittenberg.
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Ohio University
Ohio
Oberlin College
Ohio Gymnasium
Ohio Cagers
Oberlin
Wittenberg College
Muskingum College
Muskingum
Dempsey Denies Plans for Fight With Tom Gibbons
In Miami Jack Dempsey denied knowledge of any arranged bout with Tom Gibbons. He said his New York manager would consult him first and expressed readiness to fight either Gibbons or Trrpo. Dempsey is resting in Miami, plans three weeks here, and may do exhibitions if arranged.
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Miam
Fla
Jack Dempsey
Tom Gibbons
New York
Gibbons
Trrpo
Dempsey
Tough Trio for umpires pits McGraw Jennings Gleason vs NL
If Kid Gleason joins the New York Giants, national league umpires would face a formidable challenge in arguing with that club. With Mc Graw Jennings and Gleason lined up against them, the umpires have their work cut out.
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Kid Gleason
New York Giants
McGraw
Jennings
Gleason
Yankee Star Joins Order of Radio Bugs
Wally Schang star catcher for the New York Yankees is a radio enthusiast. The photograph shows his Boston terrier Scotch engaged with the radio as Schang views news from owner Jake Ruppert about his salary for the coming season. Schang has gained weight since the season's end but says he has several strong years ahead.
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Yankee Star
Wally Schang
New York Yankees
Wally
New York
Jake Rupperts
Schang
New York Baseball Men Barred From Buying Rival Stars
The piece notes that New York clubs can no longer acquire top players from rivals due to a tacit blacklist by major league teams led by Charley Ebbets. It cites Connie Mack and Harry Frazee transformations, changing ownerships, and rising profitability of all clubs including Sunday revenue shaping a broader restraint on player sales.
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New York
Paase
Hennessey
Charley Ebbets
Brooklyn
Giants
Yankees
Harry Frazee
Boston Red Sox
Connie Mack
Philadelphia
Frazee
New York Yankees
Hatter
Boston
Hest
Dugan
Schang
Bush
Pennock
Mack
William
Athletics
Elmer Smith Goes to Louisville in Yankee Deal
New York January 8 report says Elmer Smith will go to Louisville as part payment for Earl Combs. Baseball circles express mystification that a player of Smiths ability could be waived from the majors after leading the American League in pinch hitting last season and batting well above .300.
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New York
Yankee
Earl Combs
Elmer Smith
Louisville
Smith
America
Local boxing notes from East Liverpool card
Patsy Young of Pittsburgh outpoints Chalky Wimler of Fair Haven in eight rounds. Joe Moore of McKeesport stops K. O. Maley of Akron in the fourth. Ray Mitchell of East Liverpool knocks out Eddie Nolan of Salineville in the sixth.
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East Liverpool
Patsy Young
Pittsburgh
Chalky Wimler
Fair Haven
Joe Moore
McKeesport
K. O
Maley
Akron
Ray Mitchell
Easterpool
Eddie Nolan
Salineville
Schedule Announced Defiance Opponents and Dates
Defiance high schedules basketball games with Ney high at Ney on Jan 41 and Jan 18 at Mark Center and Ridgeville on Feb s. Tiffin township high hosts at home on Feb 23. Defiance reserves play at home Feb 29. Ridgeville at home March 7 and Defiance reserves play at home March 15.
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Defiance
Sherwood High School
Ney High School
Ney
Mark Center
Ridgeville
Tiffin Township High
Wills to Fight Three Early Bouts in January Dates
The signing of Harry Wills and Bartley Madden for Newark on February 4 clears the way for a series of quick matches. Wills is set to clash with Buddy Jackson at Rochester January 16 and Jack Taylor at Hartford January 25, signaling a busy start to his 1924 campaign.
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New York
Harry Wills
Bartley Madden
Newark
N. J
Dickering
Wills
Buddy Jackson
Rochester
Jack Taylor
Hartford
Thams Hold Tournament Columbus
Coach Stevens evaluated players from Western Conference schools in the new East high gym. He identified promising material for the school team and believes the contingent could contend for the local title.
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THAMS
Tornament
Columbus
New East High School
Stevens
Battling Siki Knocks Out Braham in Buffalo Bout
Battling Siki of France knocks out Ve Braham of Buffalo in two rounds in a boxing match at Buffalo. The event headlines a tough-night clash as Siki scores a decisive stoppage.
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Buffalo
Siki
France
Ve Braham
Buflaio
Gibbons to Fight in Florida Ring
Tommy Gibbons, world heavyweight contender, will fight here on January 31. Opponent to be named just before the Stribling and Nestor 12 round bout at the Cycledrome. Jack Dempsey reportedly invited to attend ringside.
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Miami
Fia
Tommy Gibbons
Eddie Kane
Gibbons
Young Stribling
Mike Nestor
Jack Dempsey
Great college gridiron stars bow out after 1923 season
The 1923 football season closes with many legendary players leaving the field. Kipke Muirhead Uteritz and Blott from Michigan join a long line of stars retiring across major programs including Illinois Minnesota Ohio State Wisconsin Chicago Iowa Cornell Columbia Yale Harvard Princeton Syracuse and more. Their deeds are history even as new campaigns await their talents.
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Michigan
Kipke
Muirhead
Uteritz
Blott
Wolverines
Illinois
McMillan
Minnesota
Fort Martineau
Ohio State
Hoge Workman
Wisconsin
Martynlow
Jimmy Pyott
Chicago
Glen Miller
Iowa
Plain
Cornell
Koppisch
Columbia
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