Graduation thinning at Ohio University teams and Athens high
Five members of the Ohio University Green and White will finish their careers this year with a sixth senior might return. Keplinger and end trio Collings O'Donnell Herbert Barrett Moritz depart in June. Returning lettermen and freshmen offer hope for a strong 1925 football season. Athens high school loses many seniors, leaving a small nucleus for 1925 Wisemen.
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Ohio University
Keplinger
Wooster
Collings
O'Donnell
Herbert
Barrett
Moritz
Athens
Pedenites
Wise
Sawyer
Brooks
Weaver
Gardner
Longley
Conkle
Blythe
de Francis
Smith
Wilcox
Guthrie
Duncan
Sweeney
Sayles
Kennard
Hudson
Gabber
Doran
Egom
Ends
Jarvey
Breed
Kennedy
Shafer
Ludwig
Oates
Athens High School
Pete
McKinney
Johnny Algeo
Starkey
Dave Hughes
Bonafield
Monk Miller
Ed Algeo
Carmichael Twins
Ashworth
Pritchard
Brown
Wisemen
Pop Athens Sums Up Early 20th Century Sports Talk
A collage of sports opinions notes Red Grange’s rib weakness under mass tackles and Kil Bauer’s 21 no records. references to Notre Dame’s Four Horsemen, Tilden in tennis, Peggy Joyce in football, and the 1919 White Sox. Also mentions a pro footballer breaking a leg at Peoria, Illinois.
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Kil Bauer
Chicago
Fights Card Reports From Columbus and Other Cities
In Columbus Charlie Tarzan 169 beat Johnny Kinnard 173 in twelve rounds. Elmer Vitt 136 defeated Kirk Galloway 138 in eight rounds. Joe Dillon and Soldier Mellon drew in six rounds. Bantamweights Joe Monaco and K O Brown fought to a draw in four rounds. In Pittsburgh Willie Harman beat Eddie Shevlin in ten. In Philadelphia Lew Tendler outpointed Joe Libbey ten rounds. Alex Hart won over Tim Droney by technical knockout in five. Benny B beat Tiles Noble in ten. In Harrisburg Little Jeff and Tiny Trinkie drew in eight. Indian Russell beat Patsy Donovan by technical knockout in seven. In Covington Joe Ander ton won a popular decision over Bowboy Padgett in ten.
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Columbus
Charlie Tarzan
Johnny Kinnard
Dayton
Elmer Vitt
Kirk Galloway
Joe Dillon
Soldier Mellon
Joe Monaco
K. O. Brown
Pittsburgh
Willie Harman
New York
Eddie Shevlin
Boston
Philadelphia
Lew Tendler
Joe Libbey
Alex Hart
Canton
Tim Droney
Lancaster
Benny B
Tiles Noble
England
Harrisburg
Little Jeff
Baltimore
Tiny Trinkie
Shenandoah
Indian Russell
Patsy Donovan
Covington
Joe Anderton
Bowboy Padgett
Denver
Athens star full back to end high school career on Thanksgiving
Pete, a four year star for Athens High School football, will play his last game for the Red and Black on Thanksgiving against Doane Academy. He has been a leading full back since his first season and has not yet announced his college plans.
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Athens High School
Doane Academy
Pete
Walter Johnson and Griffs Recall Rumors of Return
Speculation swirls about Walter Johnson returning to manage or pitch, with reports of a deal to buy the Oakland PCL club failing. Barney possibly to buy into Saint Paul while Johnson weighs a minor league ownership path amid doubts over repeating major league success.
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Walter Johnson
George Weiss
Oakland Club
Roger Bresnahan
Toledo
Tinker
Columbus Senators
Otto Miller
Bill Rariden
Atlanta
George Stilings
Rochester
Kid coach faces toughest test after loss to Penn
Philadelphia November report notes Lafayette coach Herb McCracken, the youngest major college coach, enters next season with seven departing stars. Despite a 6 to 3 defeat by Penn, Lafayette’s veteran 1924 team impressed, leaving McCracken to prove his mettle with a rebuilding year and a potential reputation outcome.
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Philadelphia
Lafayette
Herb McCracken
Penn
Philadelphians
McCracken
John Sutherland
Pittsburgh
Wilson Army Strong Halfback Prospect For America
Wilson, an Army player, emerges as a strong possibility for the America's halfback position. The report notes his athletic profile and potential fit with national team needs.
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Wilson
Army
America
Three More Ohio Games Three More Ohio Games
Ohio Conference race nears its end as Oberlin’s title is secured and four upper and two lower teams clash on Thanksgiving. Wooster meets Mt Union at Alliance, Wittenberg faces Northern at Springfield, and Cincinnati hosts Miami in a key river battle with Miami favored by scoring history.
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Stanley D. Koch
Cleveland, CO
Hughes
Oberlin
Wooster
MT. Union
Alliance
Presbyterians
Boles Battlers
Akron
Case
Woosterites
Thorpe
Wittenberg
Wittenberg Cleevn
Norsemen
Cincinnati
Miami
Bear Cats
Oxford
Queen City
Asways
Understanding clipping and stance in football rules
Clipping means lowering the body to hit an opponent below the knees from behind to knock him down. It is illegal and incurs a 15 yard penalty at the spot of the foul. Stance is the proper body position for a lineman or back, including feet hands and body orientation for optimal play.
Borg twins plan move to compete for United States
The Borg twins Arne and Arie of Sweden intend to emigrate to America in December to swim under the U S colors. Arne, holder of three world records, is viewed as unbeatable in open water. He finished second to Johnny Weisamuelier in the 400 meter Olympic swim.
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Sweden
Borg Twins
Arne
Arie
America
United States
Johnny Weisamuelier
Brothers Cornelius Milwaukees Football Stars in Making
In Milwaukee the Milwaukees family shows athletic promise. Cornelius, a Marquette freshman end, weighs more and displays a natural kicking flare rivaling older brother Red, a famed Marquette quarterback and All-America. Brother Johnnie stars at quarterback for Marquette High, hinting at future varsity potential.
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Danns
Red
Marquette University
Auburn
Cornelius
Marquette
Joe
Johnnie
Loonts
Unexpected Grid Thrill Showcases Unlikely Football Plays
The article recalls games where the unexpected decided outcomes. Princeton’s 21 to 18 win included a long forward pass from 19 yards deep, a rare move after a risky setup. Syracuse and Northwestern also pulled unusual plays that changed momentum and scores.
Endgame Safety Keeps Michigan Aggies Alive
Weinetcke saved the day by granting a safety to the Michigan Aggies, allowing possession to be retained then a first down. The ball moved 40 yards from the goal line as Smart football preserved the victory bid.
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Mage
Michigan Aggies
Weinetcke
Britton Key Player for Illinois Keeps Lineup
Fullback Britton of Illinois was seldom removed from a game by Coach Zuppke. Britton is inclined to gain weight and Zuppke keeps him in the lineup for conditioning purposes.
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Britton
Illinois
Zuppke
Eddie Collings Shines as Baserunning Star of AL
After 17 years in the league Eddie Collings stood out as one of the top baserunners in the American League last season. He consistently read the pitchers, stole key bases, and energized his team with aggressive, smart baserunning throughout the year.
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Eddie Collings
Colleges reshaping schedules for next season football
Several leading colleges reveal drastic changes. Princeton ends two year Notre Dame deal and Notre Dame will play Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. Penn replaces Lafayette after high profile Notre Dame game. California and Stanford drop Southern California, loosening Pacific Coast rivalries including California and Stanford branding.
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New York
Princeton
Notre Dame
Tiger
Pennsyvania
Philadelphia
Rockie
Penn
Pennsylvania
Lafayette
Pacific Coast
California
Stanford
Southern California
Senators' Weakness in Reserve Infield
Washington world champions face a weak reserve infield noted by Manager Harris who is aware no major league club matches this weakness a current article highlights the team’s limited backup options for infield positions.
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Washington
Harris
Hangen Star End Shows Signs of Great Potential
Hansen of Syracuse, a first year end, impresses as a developing star. He nearly chose Notre Dame, signaling high expectations from observers and coaches for his college career.
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Hangen
Hansen
Syracuse
Notre Dame
Foley 18 Pangerocs, Voley in Syracuse Backfield Spotlight
Syracuse backfield star Voley is described as the most dangerous onlook by Heston College players after a 10 to 0 defeat. Foley leads the stifling effort as the team claims control.
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Foley
Voley
Syracuse
Heston Cotlege
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