Loughran Beats Solomon in Ten Rounds in Philadelphia
Philadelphia reported Tommy Loughran won a ten round decision over King Solomon in a bout here. Solomon, heavier and outmatched, was unable to land clean blows, while Loughran opened cuts and dominated most rounds. Rocky Smith and other preliminaries followed, with several other decisions noted.
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Thin Tall Connie Mack Reaches His Sixty Third Year
In East Brookline Massachusetts Cornelius McGillicuddy known as Connie Mack leader of the Athletics is described as thin but tall at 63. Born December 28 1862 amid Civil War turmoil, Mack rose from a New England shoemaker’s bench to baseball fame. The piece traces his early years with Meriden Hartford Washington Buffalo Pittsburgh and Philadelphia, noting his long managerial and playing career and his stance on drinking at age 63.
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Indoor meets in Gotham loom as European stars arrive
New York on December 25 faces a strong indoor season as four European athletes arrive including Norway’s Charles Spaff and Holland’s Adrian Paulen. The group will compete at Millrose events on February 4, withPaulen entering the 600 and Hoff challenging in pole vault. Strong domestic challengers and walkers from New York clubs prepare for tense showdowns in the indoor pits and track.
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Schaefer Leaves for Title Match
New York sports briefs report Jake Schaefer heads to Chicago for a 19 balling world title bout. He expects victory after strong prior runs and defeats of Setfer, while Aliied experts name Edouard Tirremans Belgium’s holder as the favorite in the January 4 rematch in Ahiense.
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Jockey Scout Network Aims to Find Young Riders
Boston reports Alfred Morris veteran steward of the jockey club and Albert Johnson the star jockey have launched a scouting program to locate promising young riders. Johnson will tour the West and Midwest to recruit a dozen or more prospects raised with horses on farms. Morris believes rural Western youths offer greater potential than city riders and plans to train them on his Maryland farm.
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Sprinters Set for Millrose Meet At Madison Square Garden
Four of the world’s fastest dashmen are slated for the Millrose indoor meet at Madison Square Garden on February 4. Entries include Hubert Flauen, DeHart Hubbard, Seven Murchison, and Wranie Tluser, with a 41 and 69 yard dash then a 50 yard decider. Hubbard, Murchison, and Paddock era rivals race anew, as Murchison seeks to reclaim the indoor crown.
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Ruth Inches Down in Weight Loss Report for 1926 Comeback
New York December 25 Babe Ruth expected to stage a big return next season and has begun training for 1926. After two weeks of hard exercise he reportedly shed weight and inches while showing serious progress at whey gymnasium according to Arthur McGovern. He weighed 222 pounds, down from prior heft, with several inches trimmed from his waist.
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Amherst Mermen to Race Jan 12 in New Year Meet
Amherst College announces its swimming and hockey schedule with a January 12 meet against Columbia in New York City. The mermen face three new New York state opponents at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute on February 12 and later meet Massachusetts Tech, Wesleyan, Springfield, and Williams in various January through March dates. Norman Dodd of Brooklyn captains the squad after cuts by Coach Nelligan.
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Matt Winn Heads Four Derbies in Derby Season
Colonel Matt J Winn announces four derbies for next season under Kentucky Jockey Club leadership. Added races at Fairmount Park near Collinsville and Lancom Fields Chicago join annual Toewsie and Lateam age three-year-old classics. Derby set for May 1 at the Downs with Latonia Derby around June 6. exact dates to Kentucky Racing Commission awaiting approval.
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Holy Cross Starts Late in Football Season
Mass. Dec. 25. Harvard asked Holy Cross to delay football practice until September 15, the Crimson Warriors report date, and Worcester authorities agreed. The change shifts Holy Cross opening later, with noted games against Mary Cross, St College of Brooklyn, and Coney College on scheduled dates.
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Capyerahl 19 Percent in North American Alliance
A fragment notes 19 percent related to Capyerahl within the United States Canada cooperation under the North American Alliance. Details are incomplete.
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Big contract awaits for sick UC football coach
Philadelphia reports a four year contract worth 312,500 awaits signature for University of California coach Andy Smith, who is ill with bronchial pneumonia. Friends say he is critical but improving, with newspapers noting he cannot yet read mail as he recovers.
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