A A U Close At Atlantic City 1924 Session Goes On Record
The 36th annual Amateur Athletic Union convention wrapped in Atlantic City with Murray Halbert of New York elected president and Pittsburgh chosen for the 1925 meeting. It approved new sprint records by Louis Clarke and Charley Paddock despite record committee opposition, and endorsed direct Olympic team selection and funding by the A A U. Controversy over Clarke and Paddock’s marks persisted amid timing questions, while several other records were confirmed and 125 championships awarded.
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Robert Skelton
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Nellie Todd
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Norma Zilk
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Charles Dean
Samuel Goodman
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Joseph MacCabe
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J.T. Mahoney
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Henry Lipham
I. W. Moore
William F. Humphrey
San Francisco
Rufus EB. Toster
Rotary Club Plays Santa Claus to Tech Players
The Rotary club hosted Georgia Tech football players for a festive evening. Players met coaches and speakers, received gifts from paper bags, and participated in a drawing contest with items like a kodak and a ham. The event closed with a spirited Rotary yell.
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Hub Jones
Molly Wiliamson
Karl Nixon
Kodak
Doug Wycoff
Aml
Vale Godwin
Boxing Show in Savannah Reveals Tenner Marlowe Feathweight Clash
Savannah Ga November event signs Tenner and Marlowe for the third round of the American Legion featherweight tournament. The bout, set for Friday, is billed as the strongest match for the southern crown. A Legion committee meeting chaired by TLA approved the bout, long awaited since last winter as a key showdown in Savannah boxing circles.
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Iuod
Lookie Tenner
Johnny Marlowe
Teaders
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American Legion
Pine
American Legion Committee
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Tenner-Marlowe
Pullman Special to Birmingham for Georgia Alabama game
A special Pullman train to Birmingham is advertised for the Georgia Alabama football game on November 27. The ticket price is listed as 5.8 cents per round.
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Seaboard
Laurence Hobart
Harold Hirsch
Birmingham
Pullman
Hobart
Haas-Howell
Seaboard Ticket Office
Walton St
Grant Bldg
Walnut
Alabama
Quantico Marines May Clash In Atlanta Christmas Bout
Quantico grid team, led by Lieutenant Clifford Prichard, aims to bring a service football showcase to Atlanta during Christmas. The Quantico marines, strong contenders for the service championship, have beaten Georgetown, Catholic University, Detroit, and Dickinson, with a scheduled bout against Alabama Tech at Pittville next Saturday. If other service teams join, Atlanta fans can expect a heated showdown.
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Marine Corps
Southeastern States
Atlanta
Quantico Marines
United States
Vanderbilt
Tennessee
Georgetown Catholic Uuniversity
University of Detroit
Dickinson
Repute
Alger Tech
Pitteue
Quantica
Trele Sam
Owill
Controversy Over Wrestling Popularity And College Secrets
The piece cites critics and editors debating why wrestling lacks broad appeal and media interest. It quotes Anton Meisner and others, argues newspapers could boost wrestling, and discusses secrecy around coaching methods and the Yale stroke in rowing, noting how secrets lose value once used.
Dundee Eyes Title Reclaim After Return to Flightweight
New York reports Johnny Dundee, former featherweight champion, may seek the title again upon returning to the United States. Charley Johnson, Dundee’s manager, said the boxer will pursue the weight if he can regain strength. An elimination bout to crown Dundee’s successor is set for Madison Square Garden Friday despite traffic disruption.
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Johnny Dundee
Charley Johnson
Dundee
New York Boxing Commission
Madison Square Garden
Port Peculation and Football Forecasts in Georgia and Alabama
A compact town column weighs Georgia over Alabama in hopes of a championship, noting Georgia's stronger organized offense and Alabama’s big gains from Brown, Rosenfeld, and others. It also covers boxing plans for McTigue vs Fay in Atlanta and changes in basketball dribble rules as Hepbron explains a faster game with end-of-dribble pivots. The piece ends with a reader request for clippings about Wycoff and Williams.
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Georgia
Auburn
Red Grange
Notre Dame
Alabama
Atlanta
George T. Hepbrow
NSC. A. A
Y. M.C
AL AL Doonin
A. A
Hepbron
South
Larry Averai Outpoints Flynn In Florida Bout
In St. Petersburg on November 18 Tarry Avery from Atlanta decisively outpointed Johnny Flynn of Chattanooga over ten rounds. The American Legion event opened a series to crown the southern welterweight champion. Thauling Rodd of Savannah and Young Wallace of New Orleans are set for next week’s elimination bout.
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St. Petersburg
Fla
Tarry Avery
Atlanta
Johnny Flynn
Chattanooga
American Legion
Thauling Rodd
Savannah
Young Wallace
New Orleans
Mercer Freshmen End Season at Alumni Field
Mercer freshmen led by Tink Gillam conclude their season with a Thursday game on Alumni Field against Slap Hentz’s Hed and Chicks from G.M. The Friday fixture moved due to the Oglethorpe-Mercer City clash. The Cubs have faced Oglethorpe and spent a week testing two-week lineups against the varsity.
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Washington
Michigan Ticket Rush Sets Record Ahead of Iowa Game
Michigan reports 45000 tickets sold for the Iowa game, a season high and perhaps the top pre season figure in the conference. The total includes two non conference games Miami University at home October 4 and Michigan Aggies at East Lansing October 11, as the Wolverines pursue Western Conference honors.
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Golfers Set for N C Tourney at Winshirst N C
In Winshirst North Carolina on November 18 amateur and professional golfers gather for the fifth annual Mid South amateur and professional tournament. Nationally known pro Jim Bernes draws with J C Newton of Brookline Country Club. Notable entrants include Bohony O Connor of Apawhinis Club Philadelphia and Charles A Reckner Cedarbrook Philadelphia, holder of Philadelphia city and Pennsylvania amateur titles.
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N.C
Bohony O'Connor
Apawhinis Club
Philadelphia
Charles A. Reckner
Cedarbrook Country Club
Penney Trama
Early Marriages and Divorces Among Girls in Mornese
In Mornese as in many Muslim countries native girls are married at an extremely early age often before they are four and it is not uncommon for them to be divorced at that age.
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Des Krean
Harvard Men Look for Upset
Harvard fans cling to hope for a Yale upset as the Crimson gear up for the annual matchup. A slim chance hinges on a stronger defense and faster backs to outpace Yale, with limited key players returning from injuries. Harvard prepares to depart Friday for New Haven, practicing in the bowl before secluded game time.
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Yale
Percy Ueughton
Canbridge
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Dys
Margard
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Crimson Doposters
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Percy Tatuelfon
Princeton
Teo Daley
Hisher
New Haven
Johu Harvard
Jack Hirminend
Ike Sherlock Sits Out Rest of Georgia Season
Georgia Bulldogs prepare for Alabama clash after wide receiver Ike Sherlock is sidelined for remainder of the season with a knee injury. Coach Woodruff begins intensive pregame work as Athens braces for the Crimson Tide in Birmingham on Thanksgiving Day.
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Georgia
Marcus Bryant
Athens
Georgia Bulldogs
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Alabama
Crimson Lite
Birmingham
Batte
Agbara Ro
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Petrel track squad selected after trial meet
William Barton led the Petrel distance runners at a trial meet at Oglethorpe to pick representatives for the Chatinnona Thanksgiving meet. Barton's 3.5 mile time was 20 minutes 10 seconds, with Ginn White Litt Agee and Wright earning spots. Captain Boon did not run due to an injury.
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Oglethorpe
Chatinnona
Barton
Nance
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White
Litt
Agee
Wright
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Sare Jeg
Lidberg Out of Vandy Game As Gopher Star Ruled Injured
November 15 reports Carl Lidberg two year dependable Minnesota fullback may miss the Vanderbilt game due to knee injuries. He left training quarters as Coach Woodward worked on his bruised knees, aiming to have him ready for the season’s final inter sectional clash.
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Carl Lilberg
Minnesota
Vanderbilt
Lidberg
Toda O
Ainer Woodward
Lund
No Children in the House Axent Household
A quirky note claims the Axent household has no children and mentions an owner. The speaker says they do not wish to hide behavior and jokes about a squeaky fountain pen. The text references a House Flunter and a candid disclosure to the owner.
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