U S International Sport Dominance Highlighted in 1923
A 1923 review credits the United States with 26 victories across international competition, while Britain and France trailed in multiple sports including tennis boxing polo and golf. The piece notes strong American showings in golf, rowing, and track, with notable defeats for invaders in Britain and triumphs for American teams on home soil.
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New York
America
Vnetegam
Yaata
Great Britain
France
Teading
Mergin
United States
Brian
Mile
Suzanne Lenglen
Britain
Amerie Ig
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Amerion
Robert M. Thompson
London
Walter Hoovee
Joe van
Morris
Sagtehmankee Invaders
Welter Kinsella
George Covey
Oxford
Creatin
Tennié
Golf Ivastona
Ameriealy
Poth
Yankee
Axht
Uncle Sam
Ausrali
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England
Forest Hills
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Reidgeport High basketball players dispute practice timing
Coach Reilly of Reidgeport High defends his squad amid a report that several players quit the team over quarrels. He says Moyers Erickson and Griffin practiced well, Duscay and Skerritt have left, and the team will face Naugatuck in the Valley City on Saturday with Moyers, Erikson, and others in new roles.
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Reilly
Naugatuck
Yesteran
Reidgeport High Polico
Fac- Alona
Eddis Fellly
Telegram Ofice
Telegram Star
Wan
Leeholm
Moyers
Erickson
Griffin
Duscay
Skerritt
Noidy
Newt
Ien
Vouch Reilly
Sghar
Ios
Frank Cremind
McGuire
Colway
Ray Whelan
Guara
Moyers Wid Ivan
Sacraments Play Red Men Tomorrow in Norwalk
The Blessed Sacrament quintet travels to Norwalk Armory to face the Red Men tomorrow. The team seeks its eighth win after seven straight successes and plans to rely on key players such as Mason and Dalmore Velseoult. Practice will be held behind closed doors this week with a strict policy for no-shows at the game.
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Blessed Sacrament
Norwalk
Migbt
Tax
Norwalk Armory
Keil Men Burne
Court
Sehlica Ag Ancy
Moclellan Brotherten
Dalmore Velseoult Ag
Mutlancy Mason
Tix Patie
Frisch Led National League in Stolen Bases and Slugging
A fragmented 1920s era recap notes Frisch led the National League in stolen bases. The article lists miscellaneous NL records for players with 50 or more at bats, including total bases, slugging percentage, and runs batted in. It highlights Rogers Hornsby, Stapnick, Geore Burns, George Grantham, Eugene Hargrate, and Charley Herlocher in various categories.
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Frisch
Basca
Sluasing
Due Cradib
Rogers Hornaby
St. Louis
Jeads
Alargers
Staprick
New York
Irtil Mensel
George Burns
Cincinnati
Balla
George Grantham
Ubleaxe
Thormosk Tlies
Eugene Hargrate
Imost Tex
Charlea Herlocher
Chicago
Ramon
Football rules may be changed coaches declare
Atlanta delegates at the National Football Coaches association meeting urged abolishing the jump shift and requiring a ball at the second referee line in, while discussing flying tackle and tackle below the knee. No vote on the jump shift recommendation was taken.
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Atlanta
National Football Coaches’ Association
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Widdies Arrive in Pasadena for Feature Contest
Pasadena Caly Dic reports Navy football players arriving to prepare for New Year’s game against the University of Washington. Coach Bob Fotwail schedules a light workout, with a full session tomorrow before the 2 o’clock kickoff. The Pacific fleet’s 7,600 sailors and a 260-piece band are expected to attend.
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Pasadena
Caly
United
Los Angeles
Pacific Fleet
Housatonic Brasscos Lead League Pacing Records
Debutant Dej sets pace for Housatonic Jasa Bowling League with 26 wins and 1 defeat as Team No. 4 leads in averages and high series. High single 147 by Taylor and high total 346 with Squires at 90 mark, while Team No. 6 trails with 23 wins.
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T. Hornsbs
Tenn
Fournier
Willams
Pailadeipha
John Bentley
Co. Barnhart
Pittsburgh
Bottomley
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Finek
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Duncan
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Raiks
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Pittsburg
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Wingo
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John Rawhingy
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Maranville
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Leach
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The Sportlight Picks Up Another Year in Review
Grantland Ride surveys the sports year with reflections on aging stars and looming battles. He weighs baseball legends like Cobb and Speaker, contemplates coaching shifts, and hints at forthcoming showdowns across leagues and colleges in a period voice of the era.
Minneapolis to host 1932 Olympic sports event
George E. B. Leach plans to invite the International Olympic Committee to hold the 1932 skating events in Minneapolis. The invitation follows a prior telegraphic notice and references Los Angeles as a possible holding location.
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Minneapolis
Mint
Dire
George EB. Leach
International Olympic Committee
Lee
Los Angeles
College swimmers schedule many meets across circuit
New York reports college swimming meet schedule with round robin formats and regional intercollegiate events. Key contests feature Yale, Columbia, Penn, and Penn State, with prominent athletes like Bernaston and Jankindras defending titles as preparations intensify for championships.
Harvard Professor Urges College Sports Participation
Atlanta December 1 Professor William H Geer of Harvard urged at the annual convention of the Society Directors of Physical Education Colleges that students should participate in some sport while in college. He described Harvard’s system where students may elect a sport or activity and may join one of the regular athletic squads with required hours and hygiene lectures.
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Atlanta
William H. Geer
Harvard
Geer
Nefsona Golloga Athletic Associal
Sarazen's Lessons in Golf by Gexe Sarazen
American pro champion Sarazen argues driving decides big matches and bets on a late next month clash in California with England champion Havers. He mocks Havers deliveries while praising his own approach, notes the value of long drives in major showdowns, and predicts the key match will hinge on driving accuracy and strategy.
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Gexe Sarazen
California
Arthur Havers
England
Accun Ciledy
Havers
Caliifonia
Yudaens Cersatnis
Bellevy
Chancea
Larey Vardona
Deller
Letra
Charyplon
Hana
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Tie
Titarnia
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