Teams Contending In Tourney Shape Up For Rose Games
Washington Navy and the Naval Academy teams announced for the Tournament of Roses at Pasadena. Washington State clashed with Oregon in early East West play as preparations continue for the major college football schedule this season.
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Columbia University
York
Des
Washington Navy
Pasadens
Washington State
Lone Star
Rm University
Adena
Harvard
Oregon
California
Washington Jefferson
Califormia
Sun Kanby
University of
UN Veiot Washington
Roses
NAVY
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Day Do
Dicknson
Weat Virginie Westvan
Penn State
Pronceton
Colgate
St. Navies
Army
Boots Lever Seeks Olympic Team Spot at Winter Meets
Philadelphia December 31 Star reports Boots Lever captain of the University of Pennsylvania and holder of the interstate 100 yard title plans to try for the American Olympic team. He will compete in meets in Newark Boston Baltimore Buffalo Louisville and other cities this winter.
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Tladelphia
Boots” Lever
University of Pennsylvania
New Newark
Boston
Ralamorington
Buffalo
Louisville
Elites
Rival teams meet in Sherman Hall Saturday night
Fairfield, Dec 30 Special Two old rivals meet on the basketball court in Sherman hall Sut- Pardee night when the Wakeman Memorial five of Southport is set against the Community A. ig quintet for the 1924 town championship honors. This game starts a series to be played alternately on Fairfield and Southport courts. A preliminary game will be played by the Legionettes and a visiting team. The lineups for the game follow Wakeman Community W Mills Banks Russell Rend rt av Mrs Moran ff Rove Carroll Je yi Mitts Moran te Smuth ioeahyv rrrility
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Fairfield
Sherman Hall
Sut- Pardee
Wakeman Memioial Five
Southport
Wis
Legionettes
Wakeman
Mills Banks
Russell Rend
Moran
Rove Carroll
Austrian Team Wins First Match Since 1914
Paris match reports a historic victory by First Vienna, an Austrian eleven, over a Dutch side by five goals to nil in the first action involving former enemies since the war. The French side Stade Français beat Stade Français two to one amid large crowds as attention focused on the Viennese lineup and the wartime context.
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Paris
First Vienna
Nothng
Hed Star
Stade Vrancaise
Rea Star
Stada -Mving
Ribbons Oppose N Y Whirlwinds Tomorrow Night
John Leavy's Blue Ribbon team tries to extend its winning streak tomorrow night against the fast New York Whirlwinds in Colon hall. The Whirlwinds are led by Livantes in the Big City and recently hammered the Yo M HOA on Madison venue floor. Local combine aims to outwin the visitors in a key YMCA clash scheduled for 8:30 with Joe Waters refereeing. Lineups include Whirlwinds Henry Cohen Maher Dave Cohen White Lindbloon Harvey Herb Cohen Roach E McKew Swenson and Ribbons fields notable guards and forwards in a pivotal midweek game.
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John Leavy
New York
Colon Hall
Livantes
Bie
Tve
Madion
Weing
YMCA
Joe Waters
Henry Cohen Maher
Dave Cohen White
Harvey
Herb Cohen Roach Ie
McKew Swenson Ds
Yale Dominates 1923 Collegiate Athletics Sweep
New York Dec 3 1923 Yale captured intercollegiate championships across eight fields, sweeping eastern honors in football rowing swimming track and field baseball golf and more. Harvard Princeton and Columbia contested top spots as Yale’s dominance extended to lacrosse and rifle, with national and regional titles highlighted by Yale’s victory over Harvard and storied programs abroad.
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Bishaco
Frecord
Yale Artm
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Yale
Gtn
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Vilas
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Ard
Corneil Princrton
Columbia
Pennsylvania
University of Washington
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Princeton
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Yulu
Old Nassau
Duchy
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Alae
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Crimson
Tiger
Washington
California
Holyrosa
Navy Sharksmen
Cornell
Syracuse
Johny Nopkins
Orangenaut
Web Jokns Maupleins
Great Britain
Acme Shear Team Contends Today In Volleyball Match
The Acme Shear team travels to Greenwich for a volleyball match against squads from New Jersey New York and Connecticut. The local squad aims for another top placement as it pursues success in the annual tournament at the Greenwich YMCA today.
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Acme Shear
Owe Shea
Greenwich
Henore
New Jersey
New York
Connecticut
Miho
Wall Aeura
Lars
Big Moments in 1923 Sport Events
A summary of major 1923 sports moments including Dempsey’s knockout of Firne in a noted boxing bout, England’s Derby winner Paprus in a headlined stretch, Zoo versus In Memoriam, Davis Cup doubles by Tilden and Williams, Julie Ray’s four world records over Willie Ritola, Stengel’s decisive World Series homer, Babe Ruth’s two homers, and Bobby Jones’s historic playoff shot to the eighteenth green.
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Jack Dempseys
Luis Angel Firne
Zey
Paprus
England
Zoo
Tilden
Wiliams
Julie Ray
Willie Ritola
Casey Stengel
Giants
Babe Ruth
Yankees
Bobby Jones
Bobbie Cruikshank
World Series records broken by the Yankees 1925 season
New York December 31 reports several World Series records set or surpassed during the 1925 series. Babe Ruth leads in home runs nine bases on balls total bases and other marks while Meusel Stengel and Nehf contribute notable stats. Attendance receipts and multiple pitching and offensive records are noted with figures achieved in various games at Yankee Stadium and elsewhere.
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New York
Babe Ruth
Habe Ruth
Bob Meusel
Stengel
Giants
Yankees
Nehf
Hyan
Cvriach
Hants
Csandig
Yankee Stadium
Sox Acquire Fireman Vledtago from Cincinnati Fire Dept
The Chicago White Sox acquire Fireman Vledtago from Cincinnati on Henin Groh’s recommendation. The deal centers on the $100,000 agent fee connected to Wille Kamm, with details still unclear and phrasing imperfect.
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Vledtago
Dre
Otto Tracer
The
Cincinnat
Chicago White Sox
Henin Groh
New York
Iaid
Wille Kamm
Rule favoring selection of athletes for international sports by schools is passed
Dartmouth and McGill lead nine colleges in Harding trophy events at Lake Placid as weather postpones a seven mile ski race. Skating and snowshoe events see Dartmouth and McGill strong showings with several top placements. In New York, coaches propose eliminating qualifying rounds for high jump and pole vault to a single day, arguing two days strain athletes. The federation considers the change and approves several new affiliations while aiming to fund a Washington memorial stadium.
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Lake Placid
Dartmouth
McGill
Harding
Snowbird Winter Sports Club
Mart N Brewster
Williams
James Hennessey
Kenneth Stuart
Jennessey
Brewster
Stuart
Mell
Dugan Alberton
Metdall
James Doe
Weston Blake
Edward Condon
Ottawta University
Tom Brown
McGull
Tom Farrell
Blake
Doc Dartmouth
George 2R.snow
McGl
New York
Dec
Association of College Track Coaches of America
Harry L. Hillman
Coaches’ Association
Direct
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Western Washington
Amateur Athletic Federation
Southern Calfornia
Palmer E. Pierce
National Collegiate Athletic
Watson to Compete in Wilco Indoor Meet in Brooklyn
New York reports Ray Wale of Chicaga, holder of the national half mile title, urged by Wilco A A to enter the February 16 indoor track and field meet in Brooklyn. Wale starred at the Wilco outdoor games at Yankee Stadium last September, setting an American record for 899 meters in 1 45. He then ran a 1500 meter leg for Timeis A C in the 4000 meter relay, aiding his club to victory.
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New York
Ray Wale
Diviolsa AC
Chicaca
Wilco &. A
Brooklyn
Watson
Wilco A. A
Timeis A. C
An-New York
Hiehon
Wilco
Allen Helffrich
Penn State College
Tey Earned Most Money Last Year
New York Dec 31 Avy the mighty brown son of Wing Miss Kearney earned more money than any other horse this season. The two year old now stands champion prize winner of turf history with winnings shown for 1923 and four closest competitors listed by starts and money.
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New York
Avy
Mighty
Miss Kearney
St.armeq
I & Sa
Chacolet My Af
Scott Breaks Records For Continuous Games
New York reports Everett Scott extended his streak of consecutive games played to 1138, a major minor league record close to the all time mark. Beginning June 20 1918 with the Boston Red Sox his run remained alive through the 1923 season despite initial competition.
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New York
Everett Scott
Scott
Brett
Boston Red Sox
R.A. Ay
Spalla's Buenos Aires voyage upends Tunney bout plans
Milan Italy December 31 Erminio Spalla European heavyweight champion sails for Buenos Aires after agreeing to meet Luis Firpo. The move disrupts Tex Rickard's February 1 Madison Square Garden bout schedule with Gene Tunney. Rickard awaits full information on Spalla's engagement before deciding next steps. Cullen and Kline, holding Spalla's U.S. contract, report uncertainty and a cables delay.
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Italy
Erminioo Spalla
Buenos Aires
Lulu Firpo
Spalla
Rome
Humbeck
New York
Erminio Sparta
Luis Fir- Po
Tex Rickard
Boalla
Gene Tunney
Madison Square Garden
Spella
Tunney
Rickard
Spellamanagers
Firpo
Mrpo
Untel
Newark
WN. J
Babe" Cullen
Nick Kline
Domino Spalia
Spala
Luis Furpo
Kline
Marseilles
Gailing
Cullen
Flashy tennis star may come to U S in 1924
Norman I. Brookes, renowned player, wrote to the USTA hinting at a 1924 U S visit if Australia advances in Davis Cup. He could captain the Australian team and team up with Pat O Nurs Wood for the doubles, with Gerald Patterson possible to join. France has entered the European zone, while Treland challenged earlier.
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AEW York
Norman I. Brookes
United States
Australia
Brooks
United States Lawn Tennis Association
France
Pat O Nurs Wood
Geralt Patterson
J. O. Anderson
John B. Tiankes
Seasoo
Treland
Miske Death Expected Any Moment
In Minneapolis Minn on December 31 physician tending heavyweight boxer Billy Miske reported he was very weak in a local hospital with Brights disease. His condition is described as weaker and critical with death possible at any time.
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Minneapolis Minn
Billy Miske
Miske
Bright
Murchison to compete in indoor sprint meets
Loren Murchison, the Newark, N J sprinter representing Newark A V, announced plans to race in four major indoor meets next month after recovering from injuries. He will debut at the Armory on January 7, aiming for the Metropolitan AAA sprint title and the Sik A A meet in New York. He is also slated for Knights of Columbus in Thoston on January 6 and a sprint event at Madison Square Garden on January 30.
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Inter
Loren Murchison
St. Louis
Newark
A. V
Yestoday
Maunhisen
Seventh Regiment Armory
Jin T
Gerres
Tound Ungineers Treghnent Armery
Jan. Murchison
Knights of Columbus
Thoston
Dan
Milrase & A
Madison Square Garden
Yan
Sokol Rosebuds Change Play Date To Saturday Night
The Sokol Rosebuds basketball quintet will shift its schedule to Saturday, for a game against Lenox at Sokol hall. The Lenox matchup features Klinger, Schine, Kaplan, Blade, and Farrell, with Maher and Iritelson among listed players.
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LENOX
Sokol Rosebuld
Sokol Hall
Sokols
Jfontenders
Hitler
Hne Ups
Lenox Sokols
Klinger Schine
Kaplan Hi Blade Farrell
Hart
Herb ° Maher
Augustus Iritelson
Muldoon Ends Stormy NY Boxing Chairmanship
New York boxing chiefs take note as William Muldoon leaves the New York State Athletic Commission after a stormy two year tenure. John Vanderbosch resigns as deputy commissioner. Muldoon hints at farewell, governor Smith silent on successors amid name candidates.
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William MuLdoon
New York State Athletic Commission
Boxing Control Organization
John E. Vanderbosch
Schnectady
Muldoon
Aking Muldoon
Smith
Frank Brower
Brooklyn
William McCormack
Edward Curry
Boxer
Unusual Fistic Cards Set for New York Tonight
The New Year boxing program in New York features a 12 round match in Newark with Young Stribling represented against Dave Rosenberg. Other cards include Kid William vs Midget Smith and Eddie Brady versus Bobby Garcia. Harry Villa is set for a 12 round bout with Bartley Madden at First Regiment Armory on January 28 in Newark.
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Metropolitain Fisth
Newark
Stribling
Georgia
Dave Rosenberg
Brooklyn
Kid William
Baltimore
Midget Smith
Eddie Brady
Bobby Garcia
Army
Bud Taylor
Chicago
Sammy Noblem
Mett_ Madden
N. J
Harry Villa
Jack Dempsey
Bartley Madden
First Regiment Armory
Columbia Quintet Poised For Title Run Since 1913
New York December 31 Columbia trains for its Intercollegiate Basketball League opener against Penn on Morningside Heights Friday January 1 The Blue and White chase the title a goal not achieved since 1913 14 Penn led by Joe Deering is a tough foe with a stingy defense and a record as four time consecutive champions The Lions have historical edge at home and aim to restore a long standing home and home series dominance versus the Quakers with December non league games behind them and a path to the league title clear.
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New York
Columbia
Blue and White
University of Pennsylvania
Morningside Heights
Cornell
Loca'l
Yale
Penn
Joe Deerings
116Th Street
Quakers
Eddie McNichols
Philadelphians
Pennsylvania
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Aso
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