Ohio State Coach Wilce Praises 1924 Team Ahead of Indiana Game
Dr. John Wilce discusses his 1924 Ohio State squad, praising new players Cunningham Gorrill and Cameron, noting a strong line but light backfield. He expects tough tests against Indiana Michigan and Illinois, while lamenting missing Stinchcomb Workman and injuries to Karen Young. Tulane upsets Vanderbilt adds to a season of surprises across leagues.
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Tulane's Three Backs Shine In South Gridiron Surprise
By Billy Evans Tulane, led by backs Brown Flournoy and Lautenschlaeger, dazzles with speed and end runs. Coach Shaughnessy praises the trio as the South's best, while Tulane faces a hard schedule including Alabama Poly Tennessee and LSU.
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Yankees Consider Pitching Overhaul for 1929 Season
New York manager Miller Huggins seeks pitching additions as he admits dissatisfaction with this year’s start. Pennock is a likely addition, Beall showed late promise, and Huggins backs a winning right hander. Bush and Shawkey’s roles are uncertain with Jones injured, prompting possible winter trades.
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Alexa Stirling May Start Anew In Florida This Winter
Alexa Stirling, former three time American champion, may return to competitive golf in Florida this winter after missing the National due to illness. Top women players including Edith Cummings, Dorothy Campbell Dart, Mia Hurd, and Glenna Collett are hinted to join, with Florida recently hosting strong fields in prior years.
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Edith Cummings
Florida
Dorothy Campbell
Glenna Collett
Mia
Hurd
Miss Stirling
Miss Cummings
California
Marion Hollins
Mary K. Browne
Pop Athens Says Cal Promises Prosperity in Administration
The column notes Cal says his administration brings more than average prosperity while Mr. Fohl of the Ried Sox questions it. It references politics, sports figures like Red Grange, Tommy Lipton, and Count Mack, and mentions England planning a sport museum with figures like Bomb Wells and Joe Becket.
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Dolan Sues Landis Over Giants World Series Money
William J. Fallon, attorney for Cozy Dolan, says papers for a suit to force Kenesaw Mountain Landis to pay Dolan a share of the Giants world series money will be filed in Federal court in New York's Southern District this week. The action may include damages for slander.
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Kenesaw Mountain Landis
Dolan
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William J. Fallon
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Jimmy O'Connell
Heinie Sande
Philadelphia
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John Carroll May Face Lombard Without Star Center
John Carroll University may clash with Lombard College without star captain center Edward Butch Carney who is ill. Carney has been a three season standout and All-Ohio center candidate, with backup options Storge and Jim Barrett expected if he cannot play.
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John Carroll University
Lombard College of
Evers Failing as Sox Manager Sparks Change Talk
The Chicago White Sox likely to appoint a new manager next year as Johnny Evers struggles. Eddie Collins is named as the logical successor but is reportedly out of favor with Comiskey, who has historically offered him generous contracts.
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Yale Hockey Team to Play All Games Away This Winter
Yale's hockey team will be homeless this winter with all matches away from New Haven. A new rink may be ready for 1925-26 as funds are gathered. The team will tour Lake Placid at Christmas for a Williams and other colleges tournament, then Pittsburgh for an intercollegiate series and the Harvard-Princeton series out of town.
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St Xavier Busy Preparing For Intersectional Clash
St Xavier college elevens trains hard for Saturday game against St Louis university Billikins. Last year Cincinnati beat Missouri 206 to 1 but Billikins appear stronger this season based on recent scores. University of Cincinnati aims to rout Darton University at home despite injuries.
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Cornell Faces Gloomy Gil Dobie After Losses
Cornell football coach Gil Dobie faces renewed doubt after defeats by Williams and Rutgers, with critics citing a pessimistic outlook around the program and its prospects this season.
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Rutgers
Four Playing Managers In The American League
The American League is evenly split with four playing managers and four bench managers. It notes the notable success of star players Cobb Harris Speaker and Sisler in managerial roles.
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Speaker
Sisler
Chicago poised to host PGA championship at Olympia Fields
Chicago officials expect Olympia Fields to host next summer’s PGA championship after officials meet November 17 to select the 1925 battle ground. Olympia Fields offers four complete circuits and is seen as ideal for the event, with Chicago likely securing the title.
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Chicago
Olympia Fields
Akron Grinds Past by Mount Union Upset Impacts Title Race
Akron suffers a loss to Mount Union ending any realistic chance at the Ohio Conference title. The loss prompts focus on stopping Akron’s passing attack ahead of homecoming against Baldwin Wallace and Ohio Wesleyan.
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Speece of Washington Delivers Underhand Pitch Like Carl Mays
The report notes Speece of Washington throwing an underhand ball well after the style attributed to Carl Mays, signaling an unusual delivery in a baseball context.
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Washington
Carl Mays
Pittsburg Eleven Led by Versatile Lee Rank at Guard
Pittsburg's football team features Lee Rank as a standout versatile lineman. Last season he played guard and end with uniform skill across the campaign. This year Rank returns to guard to lead the unit.
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Pittsburg
Lee Rank
Broken back ends career of Massena grid star Gabriel Murphy
Gabriel Murphy Massena high school varsity end suffered a broken vertebra during a practice scrimmage ending his football career. He previously endured a similar injury and had worn a protection pad in the past after hospitalization. Murphy collapsed in the first play of a scrimmage when tackling.
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Officers Picked by Boxing Body
La Trobe Cogrevell of Baltimore was elected president of the National Boxing Association in Cincinnati. Other officers include Allen W. Bachr of Cincinnati first vice president P C Swanson of New Orleans second vice president P J Maroney of Aberdeen South Carolina third vice president KE Walter Tripp of Atlanta fourth vice president and William R. F. Haw of New Orleans secretary-treasurer. Permanent headquarters were authorized in New Orleans. The convention will meet in Atlanta next year.
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Latrobe Cogrevell
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National Boxing Association
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P. C. Swanson
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Atlanta
William Rf.haw
McGraw buys pennants by his own making says writer
The piece argues John McGraw built his New York Giants largely from players developed under his guidance. It credits stars like Frisch, Kelly, and Meusel while noting several acquisitions failed to shine. The author contends McGraw’s value lies in shaping talent rather than mere purchases, a line distinct from Rockefeller era wealth.
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Andy Lytle Day at Penn State Honors Longtime Gridder
On opening day of the world series and amid national tributes to Coolidge and baseball Penn State celebrated Andy Lytle Day. Andy Lytle, part of the 1841 Penn State eleven and a fixture with the team for 40 years, was honored by faculty students and townspeople as he nears 80.
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John M. Thomas
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New York Welterweight Fight Ends In Ten Round Draw
Last night in New York Vic Hirsch substituted for Sailor Freedman of Philadelphia to fight Paul Doyle of New York. The bout ended in a ten round draw with Doyle enduring a tough ten rounds.
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Vic Hirsch
Detroit
Sailor Freedman
Philadelphia
Paul Doyle
Hole in One At Briarcliff Night Event
Gene Sarazen former national open champion made a night hole in one at Briarcliff lodge October 29. Nearly 10,600 spectators witnessed the first night foursome as 4,606,000 candle power lights illuminated the course. Sarazen drove 200 yards to the green and the ball dropped into the cup on a par three.
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Briarcliff Lodge
Gene Sarazen
Sarazen
Lodge
Walker Favors Newark Bout as Maione Meets Walker
Mickey Walker world welterweight champion was a heavy favorite to beat Jack Maione in a twelve round bout in Newark New Jersey. Maione, from St Paul, was the challenger in a headline fight billed for the city.
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Newark
N. J
Mickey Walker
Jack Maione
St. Paul
Giants Seek New Yes Man After Dolan Exit
Manager McGraw of the New York Giants searches for a new Yes Man as Cory Dolan is consigned to the junk pile. The favored term in Dolan’s vocabulary was Yeo.
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New York Giants
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Dolan
Cornell Star Whetstone To Hit Headlines This Season
Cornell coach Gil Dobie praises Walter Whetstone fullback as the team’s standout athlete likely to lead headlines before the season ends. Dobie says Whetstone is the most valuable player on the squad and will draw strong attention.
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Cornell
Gil Dobie
Walter Whetstone
Landis Named Defendant in 1920 Second-Place Suit
Milwaukee news reports Commissioner K M Landis named as defendant in a suit filed for Oscar Hap Felsch and Joe Jackson, both ousted Black Sox players, seeking recovery of their share of second place money for the 1920 season, alleging Landis refused and neglected to pay.
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