Veteran catchers and their iron-arm era masters
Hugh A. Jennings profiles major league catchers who excel in throwing and game management. Carrigan, Schalk, Bassler, Ruel, Kilifer, Hargrave, Snyder and others are praised for leadership, pitch handling, and clutch defense, with anecdotes from Detroit to Chicago to Cincinnati illustrating their impact on games and teams.
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Carrigan
Bill Carrigan
Boston Red Sox
Bresnahan
Detroit
Moriarty
Boston
Billy Sullivan
Chicago White Sox
Ed Walsh
Sullivan
Walsh
White Sox
Ray
Cracker
Jack
Schalk
Bassler
Johny Bassler
Detroit Tigers
Passler
Ruel
Washington
Bill Kilifer
Philadelphia
Grover Cleveland Alexander
Alexander
Chicago
Cubs
Killifer
Hargrave
Clarinnati
Haverage
Prank Snyder
Spellman to Coach at Brown Ter After Recess
John Spellman, Olmph wrestling champion, named freshman wrestling coach at Brown, Texas. Marvel, director of athletics, said Spellman captained both football and wrestling in 1924 and will take over duties after Christmas recess, coordinating with Fran Merrick on titles and team setup.
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Trovipence
R. 1
John FF
Spellman
Brawn
Ter
W. Marvel
Leties, Spelims
Tles Ax
International League set for changes in Orioles and Buffalo trade talk
Baltimore owner Jack Dunn faces lineup shifts as 1926 plans unfold. Star players depart to majors, infield questions loom with Boley, Porter and Maisel potential moves. Buffalo strengthens behind the plate with Harry Lake as Uncle Clymer steers Bison, while trades reshape Rochester, Toronto and other clubs in the league.
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Baltimore
Mad
Jack Dunn
Orioles
International Teague
Fred Arainard
iWill
Thach
Keystone
Dunn
Porter
Dick Porter
White Sox
Athletics
Joe Boley
Mahanoy City
Parke Davis
Sox
Chick Galloway
The
Athletica
Boley
Clayton Sheedy
Georgetown
Fritz Maisel
Maisel
Louisville
Jon Guyon
Colonels
Guyon
Fritz
Buffalo
Ion
Harry Lake
Bisonville
Rochester
Mingkey Devine
Stallings
Lake
jClymerites
Devine
Eddie Gaslow
Toronto
Oneslow
Fred Merkie
New York Yankees
Bul Clymer F
Futfalo
Chess Contest By Air Between Haverford and Argentina
North America will be represented by Haverford College and South America by the University of Argentina in a winter chess battle by air. The plains will carry the match by radio, continuing a pioneering exchange after last year’s uncompleted Haverford Oxford radio match.
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Haverford
North
South America
House @ 4 College
University of Argentina
Haverford College
Oxford University
Rounders Still Hold Margin in Westport League
The Rounders lead the Westport Bowling League by two games over the Firemen, maintaining top position and records for high team single and high team total. Harry O Connell posts a high single of 124, tied with Jose Bazata. Averages, standings and league records follow.
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Westport
Dec
Rounders
Firemen
Thhey
Harry O'Connell
Jose Bazata
H. O'Connell
Northrop
W. Brown
Hubbell
Browt
W. Jones
Odfrey
Finnegan
C. O'Uennell
Carruthers
Betts
Barata Ny
Anderson
Bacco
Wioodlee Fe
Stone
Ae O
Stambuck
L. Jones
Wilkes
S Gilbertis
E. Gilbertie
S. Gilbertia
Krause
Judd
Ta Welch
Isdg Jennings
H. O'Connell, Jr
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Rabbits
Braves
Alligon
Tae
Stuart
Jktey
Dolvy
Doss Logan
Mealia
Vata
Garrity
Mihaly Vee
Kohout
Maintot Water Co
Casper Tees
Oedd
Perkins Eee
Ares
Jackson
Legion
CUBS
Ro McTaggadt
Weiss
Weeee
Westporter
Semro
Wees
Su— Sterback
Post Office
Vanco
Aeeas
Kammy
Dew
Bow-Woowwss
Po. Demery
Botsford
Quakers
G. Cody
Adzima
Trundecker Oe
Kochiss
Ae Independents
Dept. Gregory Wre
Am. Legion
Water Co
Wee
Mounty Engineers
Pace Ie
Batten
LIONS
Darien
Barrows
Art Offinger
Stapley
Mason
Geil
Teague
Lord
Joes Ee
Mlein
Si Connell
Valen Cody
Burkhart
Leopards
OPT
Cooney
Johnson
Bush
Linsky
Decker Sykee
Louis
Cate
Lee Maruko
Guerre
McDonald
Muller
Headford
Bowling Results Reds Giants Dodgers Cardinals Summary
Bowling results show team scores and player line details for Reds Giants Dodgers and Cardinals. Individual player scores include multiple game totals and season-like tallies, with player names such as Guman Arnolsky Migak Malec Mansfield and Sontag referenced alongside numeric totals.
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Guman
Arnolsky
Dodgers
Migak
Malec
Cardinals
Mansfield
Sontag
Hartford Players In Florida League
Four Hartford Eastern league players from the 1924 pennant team are now in Florida’s Sunshine League. Shorry Denice, a second baseman from Rochester last season, Foy Malone, Moose Swanmey, and Gus Redman former Hartford catcher, join a robust winter circuit spurring pro football golf and tennis growth as league ball gains footing.
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Hartford
Shorry Denice
Rochester
Suanmer
Malone
Moose Swanmey
Parkside
Gus Redman
Florida
Connie Mack Seeks New Lineup for 1925 Athletics
Connie Mack plans to fix the Athletics roster with Joe Tiauser at first base, Ifauser set to defer to proper conditions, and Jiminy in reserve. Kromer Fenech may win the right field job, with Bing Miller as likely backup. Ty Hig problems at keystone. Rixey and Wheat to handle rotation, Dizzy Vance adjustments noted from 1924. Maeberg to solve 192% shortstop needs. Elliptical phrasing aside, the piece outlines proposed roles and uncertainties for 1925.
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Connie Mack
Joe Tiauser
Ifauser
Jiminy Role
Athletic notes from a lively, if flawed, game night
The Suross had an off night while the White Magle boys showed life. A festive display of three baskets in Geo Mizak's windows sparks chatter. Hudak plans a Shamokin vacation then returns to a coal mine, promising a cold snap. The league rests next week, offering a chance for players to regroup.
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Geo. Mizak
Doe Hudak
Shamokin
Sik
Wee
Sokul Tosebud Checker Club
Maury Shannon Joins Chicago Cubs Shortstop Returns
Boston schedule lists Catholic University Fordham and Holy Cross games as 1927 plans. Maury Shannon leaves Louisville for the Chicago Cubs in a deal mentioned by Cap Neal during the Winter Meetings. Shannon, a 27 year old infielder with a strong 1924 season, is noted for speed and defense and is expected to bolster the Cubs as a veteran presence.
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Boston
Boston College
St. Louis University
Mound City
Catholic University
Braves Field
Fordham
Hagles
St. Louis
Missouri
the Heights
Villa Nova
Haskell Indiana
Holy Cross
Louisville
Maury Shannon
Chicago Cubs
Windy City
Jon McCarthy
Cap Neal
New York
Shannon
W& Onels
Maury
The
Colonels
Fune
Red Sox
Philadelphia Athletica
Washington Senators
Red Hose
Columbus
Jon
Maur
Joe
Toledo
Hens
Chicago
Ife
Gus Redman
Salt Lake
Redman
Hartford
Bhi Meyer
Meyer
Joe McCarthy
Albert
Bruno) Betzel
Bil
Southern cadets named sport team captains at Annapolis
Four Southern midshipmen have been named captains of winter sports teams. Edmund B. Ragsdale of Florida leads boxing after winning last season's 146 pound Intercollegiate title. Heyward L. Edwards of Texas captains wrestling after two undefeated seasons. Paul D. Stropp of Alabama captains gymnastics after winning the all around title. Herman O Parish of Georgia captains basketball, a longtime star forward.
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Annapolis
Edmund B. Ragsdale
Florida
Heyward L. Edwards
Texas
Paul D. Stropp
Alabama
Herman O Parish
Georgia
Fourth Place Money To Be Awarded In New Orleans Races
New Orleans Fair Grounds will start January 1 with innovations including fourth money of 60 dollars in all purse races except stakes, the first time such a practice is used. A Crescent City Tailor Stakes for two year olds with at least 2500 added will be run February 15 over four furlongs.
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Fair Grounds
New Orleans
Crescent City
Joseph McLennan
Jefferson Park
Dartmouth Proud of Star Record in All America Selections
Dartmouth lists All-American and All-East football picks from forty-two lists. Oberlander is a unanimous choice. Tulky, Diehl, Parker, Sage, and Mac Phail earn multiple first and second team mentions across various selectors.
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Dartmouth
Tistx A. J
Oberlander
George Tulky
Diehl
Parker
Sage and MacPhail
Lon Little Remains at Georgetown After Visit
Lou Little, former Pennsylvanians star tackle and Georgetown University coach for two years, stopped in Philadelphia on his way home to Boston. He indicated return to Washington as football coach and athletic director with a salary increase, despite a two year contract remaining. His team lost only one game during the recent season.
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Philadelphia
Lou Little
Pennsylvants
Georgetown University
Boston
Washington West
Eastern University
Georgetown Sm
Gaffey Sold To Augusta in Baseball Trade
Ira Gaffey, outfielder for the Denver Western League club, was sold yesterday to the Augusta team. Gaffey throws right handed and bats left handed. The move links the Denver roster to Augusta with a right handed pitcher listed among the new outfielders.
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Denver
Col
Ira Gaffey
Denver Western League Baseball Club
Augusta
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