Strangler Lewis Admits Munn Outsmarted Him in Bout
Strangler Lewis concedes Ric Munn outsmarted him in the memorable match that cost Lewis the heavyweight title. He details a plan to counter Munn and recalls how Munn countered with a decisive turn, lifting and throwing him from the ring. Lewis hints at a return match and notes the anticipated huge purse and potential venues Chicago Kansas City or Michigan City. Floyd Witzsimmons has offered a $35 guarantee with 60 to winner and 40 to loser.
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JO Williams
New York
Io Strangler
Lewis
Ric Wayne Munn
Nebraska
Munn
Mum
Ile
Sou
Chicago
Kansas City
Michigan City
Ind
Floyd Witzsimmons
Carpentier-Gibbons
Grapplers
Sammy Marino the Silent Ring Star Inspires Speech
Sportlaffs recalls Sammy Marino, a quiet featherweight once in Scotty Moenteiths stable, famed for his spars with Johnny Dundee and Louis Kid Kaplan. At a coastal club, fans urged him to speak and he finally uttered a bold line, saying he would fight anyone and take everything, a moment said to spark the Lardner School of English in America.
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Ome
Scotty Moenteith
Johnny Dundee
Louis Kid Kaplan
Sammy Marino
Marino
Lardner School of
America
Cobb to quit playing and manage from the bench
Ty Cobb says he will not play after this year and will manage the Tigers from the bench. He plans to play fewer than 100 games this season and expects to retire next year, offering to step aside for a successor and serve as bench manager.
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Augusta
Ty Cobb
Tigers
Cobb
Pirates gain infield strength with late trades
Born May 20 1900 in Kalena Kansas Major League career began with the Chicago Cubs in 1922 after coming from Omaha Western League The Pirates acquired Grimm Traynor Maranville Wright and Aldridge from the Cubs in a fall trade ranking with Carey and Max Carey Grimm led in assists and putouts 151 games played in 1923 while Maranville and Wright also posted strong totals The Pirates regarded as top defending infielders in 1923 with .281 batting average and 43 steals in the season
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Calena
Kas
Chicago Cubs
Omaha
Pittsburgh
Neihaus
Grimm
Maranville
Wright
Aldridge toPittsburg
Maran- Traynor
Nationalville
Cooper
Wright Carey
Traynor
Pirates
Open race looms in American League outlook
By Billy Evans observers differ on which four clubs will finish first division as the 1925 season nears. Washington faces a tougher repeat with Harris relying on Coveleskie Reuther and Grege to anchor a defensive squad and push for a strong pitching staff.
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Stanley Harris
Washington
Miller Huggins
Yankees
Connie Mack
Athletics
Ty Cobb
Detroit
Eddie Collins
Chicago
Lee Fohl
Red Sox
Boston
Tris Speaker
George Sisler
Browns
Chicago White Sox
Harris
Coveleskie
Reuther
Grege
Hoppe Loses Crown to Young Champion Schaefer
In Chicago Jake Schaefer defeated Willie Hoppe 400 to 173 in eight innings to win the international balk line tourney. Schaefer set two world records with a 460 high run against Erich Hagenlacher and a grand average of 57.14.
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Chicago
Jake Schaefer
Willie Hoppe
Schaefer
Erich Hagenlacher
Hornsby Signs Three Year Pact With St. Louis
Rogers Hornsby inks a three year contract to remain with the St. Louis club. The star right handed hitter is celebrated for his genius and leadership under Branch Rickey, while his offbeat humor and enduring loyalty are noted in a light, admiring profile.
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R. Hornsby
Rogers Hornsby
St. Louis
Hornsby
Mr. Hornsby
Branch Rickey
James Middleton Cox Hits Palm Beach Golf Links
Former Ohio governor and Democratic presidential nominee James Middleton Cox plays golf at Palm Beach, Florida. The brief notes Cox engages in a routine outing, distinct from professional status, during the campaign era.
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James Middleton Cox
Palm Beach
Mia
Cox
Ohio
Atlanta Boy Wins Nine Round Fight in Kalamazoo
Kalama zoo March 4 William Youne Striblin of Atlanta school fans out Dan O Dowd Boston heavyweight in ten rounds After a slow start the Georgian moved in and dominated the bout winning on points in Kalamazoo Michigan.
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Kalamazoo, Mich
William “Youne” Striblin
Atlanta
Dan O'Dowd
Boston
New York bouts feature Maloney and Rosenbloom wins
Jim Maloney, a Boston heavyweight, defeated Dan Bright in six rounds in New York. Maxie Rosenbloom defeated Hambone Kelly in Boston over six rounds. Deeley of Bridgeport stopped Jack Smith in the tiest round in California.
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New York
Jim Maloney
Boston
Dan Bright
Fogland
Maxie Rosenbloom
Hambone Kelly
Deeley
Bridgeport
Jack Smith
California
Maynard Graft to Captain Green and White Track Team
Maynard Graft Ohio university senior and star miler was elected captain of the Green and White track squad at a recent meeting. Graft, from Logan, is a university track letter man and is developing as a strong quarter-miler. Coach Grauque expects him to contribute points in indoor events against Wesleyan next Friday.
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Maynard Graft
Ohio University
Graft
Logan
Grauque
Wesleyan
the Messenger
Cage
Hiram
Ohio
Bill” Hoerbert
Gratt
Leo Hartnett Tops Cubs Catcher Status In NL
Leo Hartnett, praised by John McGraw as a leading NL catcher, stays in prime shape in winter workouts on the basketball floor and remains Chicago Cubs' first string catcher renowned for both baseball and athletic versatility.
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Leo Hartnett
John McGraw
Hartnett
Leo
Chicago Cubs
Squad Shows Potential Despite Inexperience
A team has demonstrated ability in their respective specialties indicating their real worth lies beyond inexperience. The assessment suggests they need time to overcome early pitfalls and prove themselves at a higher level.
Star forwards lead Ohio Conference basketball field
The crop of star forwards in the Ohio Conference this season lacks depth with Wright of Ohio University as the standout. Contenders include Lamme and Blanchard of Wesleyan Corey of Kenyon Jenkins of Akron and Haskins of Denison, while good guards are plentiful.
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Ohio
Wright
Ohio University
Lamme
Blanchard
Wesleyan
Corey
Kenyon
Jenkins
Akron
Haskins
Denison
Four AL batters reach 200 hits in 1924 season
In 1924 four players hit at least 200 times. Tice of Washington had 198? 16, Jamieson of Cleveland 212, Cobb of Detroit 211, and Ruth of the Yankees exactly 200. Hellmann of Detroit finished with 197.
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Tice
Washington
Jamieson
Cleveland
Cobb
Detroit
Ruth
Yankees
Hellmann
Krogers Face Jackson In Southeast Ohio Showdown
Athens Krogers meet Jackson Bankers for a key late season clash to decide which squad represents southeastern Ohio at the Tri State Independent championship in Portsmouth later this month. Expected starters include Watkins, Dixie, Chaftier, Wood, Sharp and Morrison from Oak Hill. Wick Brothers and Brown of McArthur lead Jackson’s lineup as coach Jones guides the team.
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Athens Krogers
Jackson Citizen Bankers
Columbus
Indianola A. C
Middleport Y
Jackeson C. BR
Wick Brothers
Brown
McArthur
Morrison
Oak Hill
Jones
Jackson High
New York A. C
Jackson Bankers
Ohio
Portasmouth
Kroger
Watkiney
Dixie
Chaftier
Wood
Sharp
Three Notable Pitching Feats in Baseball History
The record cites Joe Wood of the 1912 Red Sox with 84 wins and five losses and an .872 winning percentage in 43 starts. It lists Bill Donovan’s 25–4 season for Detroit in 1960 and Walter Johnson’s 36–7 line for Washington in 1912 as historic marks.
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Joe Wood
Red Sox
Bill Donovan
Detroit
Walter Joh Washington
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