Boxing Championship Turnover Predicted by Walsh
New York, March 27. Davis J. Walsh forecasts a historic turnover in boxing champions as retirements and age erode the sport from Dempsey to Pancho Villa. He notes Leonard abdicated the lightweight title and several divisions see outgrowth and shifting contenders including Kaplan, Dundee, Rosenberg, Greb, Delaney, Walker, and McTigue amid an impending 12 months of upheaval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Dempsey
Pancho Villa
Leonard
Louis
Kid” Kaplan
New York State Athletic Commission
Kaplan
Johnny Dundee
John
Villa
America
Charley Phil Rosenberg
Harry Greb
Jack Delaney
Mickey Walker
Michael
Mike McTigue
Hornsby Sees Record Hopes Amid Cobb Chase
California March 26 Rogers Hornsby, star NL batter, discusses his chances to surpass Ty Cobb’s consecutive batting titles and Hughey Duffy’s .438 record. He emphasizes self belief, timing, and hitting over guessing, noting modern batters may offset Duffy’s foul strike advantage while facing varied pitching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stock’ ON
Calif
Rogers Hornsby
Ty Cobb
Hughey Duffy
Hornsby
Hans Wagner
Cobb
Duffy
Wills Faces Fresh Challenge in California Courts
In California courts Mise Helen Wills, national women’s tennis champion, prepares for the season. Reports say she is playing a better game than Helen and aims to win a third consecutive title after two straight victories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Helen Wills
Walto League Formed in Athens Chapter
O A A G Walto League organized in Athens with O B McClure named temporary president at the Chamber of Commerce meeting. R L Dupler elected vice president, W G Silvus secretary, O L Hoisington treasurer. About twenty attended and plan charter filing. McClure to call a permanent meeting. Also notes track veterans for Wisconsin season led by Lloyd Vallely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. BE. McClure
Athens
Isaac Walton League of America
Athens Chamber of Commerce
R. L. Dupler
W. G. Silvus
O. L. Hoisington
Silvus
McClure
Wisconsin
Lloyd Vallely
Vallely
Country Glue Course Opens On Saturday
The A1 Country Club golf course plans to open Saturday March 2 if weather permits. Chairman Wolfe says heavy rain may keep greens soft and players will be guided by a closed sign on number one tee. greenskeeper will monitor conditions and lift the sign if no fire damage occurs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A1 Country Club
Wolfe
Carlyle Brothers Likely To Succeed In Major Leagues
Tampa a March 27 Roy Carlyle star outfielder with Washington hit .368 last season for Memphis and led the Southern League His younger brother H C Carlyle an 18 year old is rated highly by Ty Cobb after hitting .346 with Charlotte in his first pro season Both brothers are outfielders and may compete for positions with Washington and Detroit in 1925 if both reach the majors the Carlyles could renew the brother versus brother rivalry once more not yet decisive but highly anticipated by fans and clubs alike
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis J. Walsh
Tampa
Fla
O'Neills
Johnstons
Doc
Jimmy
Meuscels
Coveleskis
the Barnes
Carlyle
Detroit
Washington
Roy
Memphis
H. C
Ty Cobb
Charlotte
Wen
Senators
Ray
Pop Athens Foresees Year in Baseball Races
Pop Athens comments on retirement rumors for Bil Tilden and predicts a Sewell year for the Phillies and Braves, with Cobb opening Heilmann year. He notes Rosenberg could defend a ban tam title while expectations set for new art on a title holder and jokes about Finland taxi cabs and fast machines like Nurmi and Ritola.
Upsets In Play Of Pin Tourney
In Buffalo New York from March 2 to 7 the Miles R Miller Florists of Erie Pennsylvania finished second in the five man event with 2934 pins, four pins shy of overtaking Chicago’s North Center Alleys. In the two man event C D Neideringhaus and T Kirk of St Louis tied for third with 1255 pins. Henry Krug of Utica New York placed eighth in the individual with 678 pins, and H Minkebege of Kaukauna Wisconsin moved to fifth in all events with 1850 total.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
N. Y
A. B.C
Miles R. Miller
Henry Krug
Utica
H. Minkebege
Kaukauna
Wis
Cardinals confident in 1925 season under Rickey
Branch Rickey forecasts a strong Cardinals year with solid pitching and a deep roster. Star hitters including Bottomley Hornsby and Cooney lead a powerful infield while outfielders Blades Shinners Mueller and Hafey compete for spots. Schmidt returns as coach and catcher candidate pools expand as Rickey aims for a sharp, fast, disciplined club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stockton
Calif
Cardinals
Branch Rickey
Rickey
Bottomley
Jim Bottomley
Rogers Hornsby
Lester Bell
Jimmy Cooney
Freigan
Bell
Cooney
Specs
Toporcer
Tommy Theveneau
Syracuse
Waddy Holm
Ray Blades
Shinners
Heinie Mueller
Chick Hafey
Stanford Collegian
Taylor Douthit
Walter Roettger
Illinois University
Johnny Peterson
Jack Smith
Max Flack
Schinki
Mike Gonzales
Cardinal
Henry Vick
Michigan
Schmidt
Walter Schmidt
Pittsburg
Bool
Vick
Holm
Pitching Still Paramount Concern of Major Managers
Washington manager Stanley Harris prioritizes pitching as the key to a pennant, with managers across the leagues agreeing pitching dictates outcomes. The piece notes southpaw depth, predicts shifts toward left-handed pitching, and discusses how lefties fare against left-handed batters versus right-handed hitters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddie Collins
Chicago
Collins
Jean Wheatcroft Tops Sarnia Collegiate Honors in Track and Swim
Miss Versatile Jean Wheatcroft emerges as Canada's top girl athlete by taking all honors at Sarnia Ontario collegiate meets. She headlines senior track and field victories and the city swimming title, also starring in basketball for a school that won last year’s Western Ontario secondary schools championship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Wheatcroft
Canada
Sarnia
Ontario
Rome Loses Final Game to Alumni
In Rome on March 27 the Newman coached team lost 17 to 18 to the alumni in a home finale. High school led 10 to 8 at halftime as Norris, Justin, and Rice shut down the visitors. Nuzum and Flowers hit long shots to seal the win for the alumni, while O Neal and Carpenter starred for the High team in a spirited contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart
Newmans
Nuzum
Flowers
O'Neal
Carpenter
Norris
Justin
Rice
Melvin Grubb Heads Local Rifle Club
Melvin Grubb was elected president of the local American Rifle and Revolver Club chapter on Thursday. Charles L. Heaton is vice president, D. R. Taylor field captain, Fred Woodruff treasurer, and W. G. Silvas secretary. Prospects for strong club records are bright with expert shots from Camp Perry. Grubb holds the club cup as present champion, and weekly record shots will be held each Saturday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvin Grubb
American Rifle and Revolver Club
Charles L. Heaton
D. R. Taylor
Fred Woodruff
W. G. Silvas
Camp Perry
Rookies Enter National League Training Camp Tryouts
Reports indicate about 75 recruits will receive tryouts in NL training camps. Among them 39 are pitchers, with Pittsburg leading the pack at 14 rookies and the Giants bringing up the rear with six.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Giants
Ray Caldwell Drops Further in Pro Baseball Rank
Former major league pitcher Ray Caldwell has been released by the Kansas City club to Little Rock after recent seasons with the KC franchise. Caldwell earlier starred with the Yankees and the Cleveland Indians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Caldwell
Caldwell
Little Rock
Kansas City
Yankees
Cleveland Indians
Miller Hugging Praises Karl Combs For Yankee Prospects
Yankees manager Miller Hugging expects big things from Karl Combs a young outfielder. Combs began last season with a sensational start promising a strong rookie year and potentially a key role this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller
Yankees
Karl Combs
Combs
Brooklyn Dodger Born-Au Sable Mich Major League Career
Brooklyn native Dodger had a rollercoaster major league path from 1912 with the Boston Americans to Western Canadian, White Sox waivers, Montreal, Los Angeles, the Pacific Coast League, Yankees, and a 1920 stint with the St. Louis Cardinals. He posted a .351 batting average in a 1922 run with multiple homers and two-base hits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Au Sable
Mich
Dra
Boston Americans
Mo Jawclib
White Sox
Montreal
Los Angeles
Yankees
Angeles
Louis Cardinals
Brooklyn
Hi" Myers
Also Mentioned on This Page
Walsh
Speaker
Joe
Sewell
Owat Records
Roge
Eves
Helen
Oaag Walto League
QO. E. McClure
League
Carlyle Boys
Perforce
Carlyles
Bil Tilden
Heilmann
Phillies
Braves
Rosenberg
Finland
Nurmi
Ritola
Bnrgee
Stanley Harris
Willy Evans
Harris
Wheat
Moush
Jvan Wheatcroft
ROME
Alumni
Starkey
LF O'Neal
Ceoes Nuzum Ce Marshall
Eer RG Carpenter
Justin LG
Eddie
Teacr
Feu
Head Rifle Club
Athens Ice Storage CO
The
C. D. Shafer Co
Eric Fleeches
Fbig Stars
Ar CamSon
Jacques Ff, Fournier
Brooklyn Dodgere
Athens County
Athens, Ohio
the Security Savings Bank
the Athens Messenger
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!