Officials Scarce in Grid Games Says McMillin
All-American quarterback McMillin argues football officials are scarce and star players should not be chosen as referees. He stresses rule knowledge is essential and calls for trained, first class officials over ex players, noting colleges prefer reputations as officials rather than stars.
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Red” Longley
Battling Siki stripped of European light heavyweight title
Paris reports Battling Siki the French light heavyweight champion is banned from the prize ring for nine months due to rough-house tactics at ringside. The federation cited conduct unworthy of representing France and sought a two year exile. manager Descamps and M Cunyi appealed but were overruled. The federation asked IBU to boycott Siki as Carpentier prepares for a Berlin arrival and debates an elimination tournament to crown a new challenger.
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French Boxing Federation
France
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International Boxing Union
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Berlin
Harvard Leaders Outline Strategy On Gridiron
Harvard names Captain Buell as field leader to carry out Coach Fisher’s off field strategy. Fisher heads the strategy board with assistants to devise plays intended to beat two major rivals and preserve Harvard’s prestige for the 1922 season.
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Ruth to Leave Broadway for Sudbury Farm
New York sports writer reports Babe Ruth plans to quit Broadway life and journalists after a barnstorming tour with Bob Meusel. He will retire to his Sudbury Massachusetts farm for the winter, with rumors of restlessness returning to action later. Ruth weighs about 215 pounds and wears a bandaged left hand from a recent bruise.
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Ansonia
Siki Foretold Dempsey Bout and France's Claim
The 1922 NEA recounts Siki's path to heavyweight European title after beating Journee Rogiers and Nilles, rising to face Georges in Paris. He touts courage, promises more fights, and his aim to bring world championship to France while planning a farmer's life after retirement.
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Beut Georges
Charley Heller
Dempsey
Siki
Jack Dempsey
Monsieur Dempsey
France
NEA Service
Great Man Seeks Rural Peace After Stormy Barnstorming
A famed figure, recently injured, seeks quiet in Sudbury after a barren barnstorming tour. He endures physical strain and wearying soul as he longs for open country and winter nights on the farm, shunning night life.
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Sudbury
College and Big Ten Football Schedule Across Regions
This week brings a slate of college football and related matchups. Oberlin faces Case, Ohio Wesleyan meets Michigan Ag Les, Mt Union plays Miami, and Kenyon challenges Wooster among others. Big Ten battles include Ohio State vs Chicago and Minnesota vs Iowa with several title implications.
Babe Ruth to play outfield after pitching glory
In early history, Babe Ruth shifted from pitching to slugging, becoming America's top home run threat. Ed Barrows moved Ruth from mound to outfield, boosting team power and drawing fan excitement with increased long balls. Ruth led with 29 HR in 1919, 4 in 1920, and 59 in 1921 as he rose to Yankee stardom.
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Babe Ruth
Johnsonian
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New York Yankees
John McGraw
New York Giants
Jack Bentley
Bentley
Coaches Question New Rule On Scrimmage After TD
Billy Evans reports that coaches largely distrust the new rule allowing a team to attempt a play from scrimmage after scoring a touchdown. Critics say the change adds little thrill and replaces the old kicking after a score with a riskier, more complex scheme that requires passing and blocking.
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Lafayette
Billiard Experts to Clash in World Championship Tourney
New York Nov 10 Jake Schaeffer present champion will face Erick Hagen Sacher of Germany in the opening match next Monday night for the 18.2 balk line billiard world championship. On Tuesday Hoppe former title holder will meet Edouard Horimans champion of Europe.
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Jake Schaeffer
Erick Hagen Sacher
Germany
Willie Hoppe
Edouard Horemans
Europe
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