Grange Makes Long Run Rasey Leads Big Ten List
Ohio U. Has Good Wrestlers A. H. S. Squad Is Honored Intra Games Start Wednesday Browns Want Less Friction Nevers Can't Play For Week Plan Intercollegiate Meet All His Own. By Davis J. Walsh. New York. Jan. 11. Dempsey plans a warm up bout in Tia Juana before a potential clash with Wills or Tunney, aiming for action under fire rather than exhibitions. He is said to be in good condition and mentally improved, with a target of returning to the ring during the next outdoor season.
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Ohio U
Nevers
New York
Dempsey
Tia Juana
Jim Coffroth
Jack Renault
Martin Burke
Pat Lester
Wills
Tunney
Tia ‘Juana
Harry Wills
Gene Tunney
Ring
Kipke
Harry Kipke
Michigan
Columbus
Kip” S
Frank Steketee
Maize and Blue
Yost
Famous California coach brings fame to the Pacific coast
The obituary-like profile recalls a University of California coach who rose to fame on the Pacific coast after joining California in 1916. His teams under Smith dominated opponents for years, with a long unbeaten run until a 15-0 loss to the Olympic Club of San Francisco during the 1925 season and a later encounter with Washington.
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University of California
Pennsylvania
Pacific Coast
California
Smith
Golden Bears
Penn
Olympic Club
San Francisco
Washington
Athens High football team in national magazine feature
The 1925 Athens high school football squad is showcased in the national Ath letic Journal edited by Major John L. Griffith. Photos include Athens players and coaches and captains, with other Ohio teams Waite high Toledo Middle town Lincoln Nebraska Freeport Illinois and Sioux Iowa. Griffith notes Ohio teams favor the huddle shift and man for man defenses on passes.
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Athlettic Journal
Athens
United States
John L. Griffith
Griffith
Harold Wise
Ohio
Waitehigh
Toledo
Middletown
Lincoln
Nebraska
Freeport
Illinois
Sioux
Iowa
Journal
Major Griffith
Big Ten opens 1926 season led by Rasey among scorers
Rasey leads the ten top scorers as Illinois sits out the opening night against Minnesota in the Western Conference standings. Other leading names include Cunningham of Ohio, Beckner and Sibley from Indiana, Fisher of Northwest, Nydahl and Wheeler of Minnesota, Krueger of Indiana, Spradling and Cramer of Purdue, and Wright of Minnesota.
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Big Ten
Illinois
Minnesota
Johnny Minor
TF Rasey
Min
Cunningham
Ohio
Sibley
Ind
Beckner
Fisher
N. W
Nydahl
Krueger
Spradling
Cramer
Wheeler
Wright
Nelsonville High Beats Jackson High 49 to 8 in Gate Victory
Nelsonville high school sharpshooters routed Jackson high 49 to 8 on home floor. Stoltzmen stifled Jackson’s offense as Campbell Hudson and Howell led Nelsonville with points. Jackson’s defense held better late. girls team also won 30 to 12 using six players per side.
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Nelsonville
Nelsonville High School
Jackson High
Jackson
Stoltzmen
Campbell
Hudson
Howell
Nelsonville High
Carr
Gorsuch
Judgment Day and Fae for Office Stir in Youngstown Past
In Youngstown a controversial discourse surfaces about candidates and their past sins, with heated debate over moral claims and rumored omens. The scene centers on local allegiance and civic participation.
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Youngstown
George Wilson Leads Westerners Over Strong Opponents
George Wilson tripped the California eleven again during the westerners' victorious regime. They won several inter sectional tilts including a 28-0 defeat of Ohio State in 1920 and a 14-0 trimming of an undefeated Penn team in 1924.
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George Wilson
California
Ohio State
Penn
Ohio University mat talent shines in Saturday gym show
Fans praised the Ohio wrestling prospects under Thor Olson after a Saturday exhibition at the gym. Woodell and Stalker impressed in the 115 class, Reider and Hickman showed smart holds in welterweight, and heavyweights Blythe and Maynard drew comment for speed and potential. The split performance by the Buckeye basketball team contrasted with the strong mat talent.
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Ohio University
Buckeye
Wittenberg
Thor Olson
Ohio
Olson
Woodell
Stalker
Reider
Hickman
Kipke’s Punting Crowd-Pleaser Wins 1922 Ohio State Tilt
In the 1922 Michigan at Ohio State game Kipke delivered a remarkable punting display. The Michigan star booted 11 kicks out of bounds inside the Buckeyes five yard line helping secure a 19 0 victory.
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Buckeye
Kipke
Ohio
Ike
Walteroe
Michigan
International wrestling match draws global lineup in New York
Tonight at Campania A A wrestling program features Giorgio Calza of Italy versus Fred Meyers in a two out of three falls bout. One fall matches last up to one hour between Hans Steinke of Germany and Frank Judson, Ivan Pudduby of Russia and Arthur Boganz, Nat Pendleton and Tommy Creek from Holland.
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New York
Jack Curley
Campania A
Giorgio Calza
Italy
Fred Meyers
Hans Steinke
Germany
Frank Judson
Harvard
Ivan Puddubny
Russia
Arthur Boganz
Poland
Nat Pendleton
Tommy Creek
Holland
New York Considers State Control of Pro Sports
A letter from Peter J. Brady to former secretary of state Charles E. Hughes advocates state control of all professional sports in New York. The plan would place oversight in a single body modeled on the existing state athletic commission, governing baseball boxing wrestling racing basketball and ice hockey.
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New York
Peter J. Brady
Charles E. Hughes
Hughes
Brady
State Athletic Commission
Miami Ohio basketball ticket sale Friday announced
Ticket sale for the Miami Ohio game next Friday opens at McKee's drug store Tuesday morning. Mr. Bird said a few more season tickets are available at the gymnasium. Ohio Wesleyan Ohio University game tickets go on sale at the gym in Delaware with earlier sale problems in mind.
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Miami-Ohio
McKee
Nevers Sidelined by Back Injury After Giants Game
Ernie Nevers fullback from Stanford and Jacksonville stars rested in Mason Hotel room after doctors confirmed torn back ligaments suffered while attempting to hurdle the line in the game against the New York Giants. Giants won 7 to 0. Nevers to miss at least a week per physician.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Ernie Nevers
Leland Stanford University
Jacksonville Allstars
Mason Hotel
New York Giants
Giants
Nevers
Intercollegiate Meet Planned for National Indoor Carnival
New York January 11 Intercollegiate A A A A proposes a three day national indoor carnival at Madison Square Garden to decide championships in track and field boxing basketball wrestling hockey and other sports. Gustavus T Kirby chairs the advisory committee and has outlined the plan to graduate managers of fifteen institutions.
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New York
Gustavus T. Kirby
Kirby
Madison Square Garden
Grange Stars in Bears Victory Over Southern All-Stars
Harold Grange led the Chicago Bears to a 14 to 0 win over the Southern All-Stars in New Orleans on a muddy field. Grange scampered for 72 yards on 16 carries, returned a punt 51 yards to the 6 and contributed a touchdown, with E Vick scoring the other TD and Sternaman adding a drop kicked two points after.
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New Orleans
Harold
Red" Grange
Chicago Bears
Grange
Moon” Ducote
Bears
Walquist
Knop
E. Vick
Sternaman
Brown
Tulane
Lester Lutenschlaeger
Hamden Teams Triumph as Boys Win 24 11 at Oak Hill
Hamden high school boys basketball defeated Oak Hill 24 to 11 in Oak Hill Friday night. Hamden players Bobo Spangenberg Murphy and Craig led scoring while Oak Hill's Seel, Stephenson and Lambert contributed. Oak Hill girls bested Hamden 22 to 10. Hamden teams schedule at Wellston next Saturday January 16.
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Hamden
Oak Hill
Sete
F. Bobo
Spangenberg
Rete
Murphy
R. G
Ed Craig
L. G
Seel
Stephenson
Brisker
Howell
Intramural Games Begin At Ohio University
Intramural basketball starts next Wednesday at the Ohio gym with 33 teams in leagues and a projected 53 teams overall. Fraternity teams draw large crowds while a new rule bars varsity and freshman players from intramural play to level the field. Schedule for the first week will be announced soon as Coach Grover finalizes practice hours.
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Ohio University
Ohio
Grover
Glick to Meet Dundee Before Morgan Title Bid
Joe Glick the Brooklyn contender is set to face Johnny Dundee at Madison Square Garden in a test ahead of a potential title match with Ted Morgan. The bout is scheduled for January 29 or February 5, with the championship bout expected later this month if Glick wins.
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New York
Ted Morgan
Joe = Glick
Brooklyn
Johnny Dundee
Madison Square Garden
Glick
Morgan
Dreadnaught Named Giant Kansas Basketball Player
A Kansas basketball figure nicknamed Dreadnaught earns wide recognition as a towering presence on the court. Fans and teammates remark on his size and impact in games, highlighting a dominant inside game and rebounding edge.
Leo Lattin Dominates Kansas Campus Athletics
Leo Lattin, a 6 foot 6 1/2 inch 235 pound University of Kansas athlete, is hailed as the season’s biggest collegiate talent. Known as Dreadnaught, he guards for KU football, fights heavyweight in boxing, and anchors the basketball lineup with two teammates Proudfit and Yarbo noted in campus chatter.
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Leo Lattin
Proudfit
Yarbo
Kan- Ksas
University of Nsas
Leo
Jayyawker
Delayed Plans in Defiance Times Quip
A witty saying from Defiance Ohio Times notes a girl who puts things off until tomorrow and faces trouble when tomorrow comes, not delaying again. The item reflects a humorous local quote captured in the paper.
Giants Jinx Pitcher Tom Zachary May Be Traded
Rival clubs have long labeled southpaw Tom Zachary a nothing pitcher yet he starred for the Washington Nationals. In seven major league seasons he peaked in 1924 with 15 wins and nine losses, including two victories over the New York Giants in the World Series where he halted McGraw’s club.
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Tom Zachary
Washington
Zachary
Nationals
Tom
New York Giants
McGraw
Browns May Make Trades Shakeup Aimed at Harmony
The St. Louis Browns, facing friction with players like second baseman McManus and outfielder Baby Doll Jacobson, consider trading to restore harmony. The Yankees have shown interest in McManus and possibly Jacobson, while Browns management weighs replacements including a strong second baseman and a reliable shortstop to boost 1926 competitiveness.
Women Live Longer Statistically, Says Times Quip
A witty remark from Fostorta in the Times notes women tend to outlive men, joking that paint is a fine preservative. The line mixes humor with a stereotype about longevity.
Can operating a beauty shop be a skin name
Newark Ohio story notes a quirky query about business naming practices. The piece discusses whether operating a beauty shop could be considered a skin name and explores naming conventions in local commerce.
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Newark, O
American-Tribune
Final test of a dry’s sincerity travels light
A wry quote from Akron Beacon Journal notes the final test of a dry’s sincerity is willingness to travel without a corkscrew, highlighting practical, humorous prudence in temperance circles.
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Akron, C
Beacon Journal
Banks serve no meals we cash no checks sign
Local eating house in Youngstown Ohio displays a sign declaring banks do not serve meals and the establishment does not cash checks. The quirky message emphasizes self service and a focus on food. The sign reflects a small business stance in the town.
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Youngstown, O
Pomeroy Teams Triumph In Rival Basketball Tilt
In Pomeroy, both the girls and boys basketball squads defeated Middleport at the Lewis Opera House. Girls won 14 to 3 and boys 13 to 8, with notable scoring by Schorn and Turnbull. Intermission honors recognized the 1925 football squad with letters.
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Middleport
Pomeroy High School
Lewis Opera House
Pomeroy
Allensworth
Turnbull
Baker
McClure
Bradbury
Schorn
Ralph Howell
Morning Astonishment Broadcast From Editorial Room
A fragment from a satirical radio scene portrays WHAM style prophecy with grandiose unions and a mock debt commission. The piece references a famed Professor Banna Oil and a dramatic upstairs bedroom command while lampooning broadcasting absurdity.
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Henry
Cuba
Banna Oil
Pris oners' Song Requested by Byhalia Group
A telegram from John Applesauce in Byhalia Mississippi asks the Dumbface Sisters to sing the Pris oners' Song. The message reflects a playful or stage request likely tied to local entertainment or a performance.
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John Applesauce
Byhalia
Miss
Dumbface Sisters
Murder and Mahem string quintet performs popular songs
The group presented a medley of tunes described as popular songs including titles like Yes sir, she's positively my Infant, Please Applaud, Charles approaches, and You made me what I am today. The performance featured a string quintet with a mix of period humor and stage presence.
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Murder
Mahem
Charles
Muffled Transmission Hints at Mr Coolidge Visit
A pair of ear phones fails to pick up sound while a character suggests the muffled voice may be Mr. Coolidge, hinting at a notable visit or appearance. The exchange evokes a scene of curiosity and mistaken hearing.
Telegram of Mildred Lunkhead in Flat Feet Ariz
A humorous telegram from Mildred Lunkhead in Flat Feet Arizona asks if the station BVD announcer is married. The reply: he is not married and is happy. Ho Ho Ho.
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Mildred Lunkhead
Flatfeet, Ariz
Mildred
Station Bvd
Milly
Fragmented phrases from eras past on distant topics
A collection of disjointed quotes mentioning atoms and electrons, travel desire, favorable winds, a bullish market, a boxing moment with a head strike, and a final reference to a Prisoners' Song. The text blends science, weather, finance, sport, and music fragments without a single coherent narrative.
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Greb
Silent Acordion Solo Sparks Mystery
Conversation reveals no performer knew who played a captivating accordion piece as bystanders insist it was static. The exchange hints at an unexplained audio moment amid a quiet scene.
City League Opens Season in Early January
The City League opens its basketball season Tuesday night January 12 at the Y gym with Phi Sigs facing the Y Seniors and the American Legion team meeting the Y Seniors. Games start at 8 o clock with free admission, though grade school children are barred due to seating limits. Friday January 16 promises another game at the high school gym featuring the Glouster American Legion team.
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City League
Phi Sigs
American Legion
Glouster American Legion
Mrs. E Smith Dies at 65 in Basham Home
Abeth Smith, 65, died at her Basham home Sunday morning from a cerebral hemorrhage per the attending physician. Six children survive. Funeral services set for 1 p.m. Monday at the Presbyterian church.
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Abeth Smith
Basham
Presbyterian Church
Boy Injured in Sled Collision with Phone Pole
Jan 11 Pomeroy report of George Clifton, son of Mr and Mrs P L Clifton, bruised after sled struck a tin pole near H Blackmore property Sunday afternoon. Doctors say no bones broken.
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Pomeroy
George
P. L. Clifton
H. Blackmore
Funeral held for Wm Wise at Church of Christ
Hold Wise funeral Middleport Jan 11 services conducted by Rev Fowler at The Church of Christ. Burial in Cheshire cemetery.
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Hold Wise
Middleport
Wm. Wise
Church of Christ Hera
Mr. Fowler
Cheshire
Mayor closes streets for sledding safety zones
Pomeroy officials, led by Mayor C. J. Hess, closed Spring avenue to Willis Hill and Mulberry avenue to traffic to create safe sledding zones for children. Parents and kids express gratitude for the safety measure.
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Pomeroy
C. J. Hess
Spring Avenue
Willis Hill
Mulberry Avenue
Tunney Dempsey clash unlikely this year says insiders
Gene Tunney remains a top contender after knocking out Tommy Gibbons Bartley Madden and Dan O Dowd yet insiders say Jack Dempsey is a different proposition and unlikely to meet Tunney before 1927 with Tunney poised to reach peak dominance. Jerry Sachs lists Al Corbett as challenger while Corbett eyes Kaplan and other featherweights as potential foes. Joe Glick vs Ted Morgan looms for junior lightweight title as Glick earns shot with victory over Danny Kramer.
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Consolidated Press
New York
Gene Tunney
Jack Dempsey
Jack
Tommy Gibbons
Bartley Madden
Dan O'Dowd
Dempsey
Billy Gibson
Tunney
Gene
Jerry Sachs
Cleveland
al Corbett
Edward Mascart
Kid Kaplan
Kaplan
Corbett
Hermans
Tremaines
Sheas
Dattos
Dundees
Finnegan
Terris
Vinez
Fonce
Seniors face Giouster Moose in Y men clash
The Young Seniors game features the Y men and the Giouster Moose with the seniors set to play at 7 30. Between halves the Junior A squad will appear on the court.
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Giouster Moose
Perfume Compared To College Diploma In Mansfield Journal
In Mansfield Ohio the Journal remarks that a bottle of perfume is like a college diploma a strong asset for those who seek personal advancement. The column uses a witty local tone to equate fragrance with earned credentials.
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Mansfield
Journal
Rope skipping revived by adults with murderers leading scores
In Cincinnati the Times Star notes the revival of juvenile rope skipping by adults and reports that convicted murderers are making the best scores in this pastime activity.
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Cincinnati
Times-Star
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