Golf stars enter Virginia play at Princess Anne event
More than 400 professionals compete in early eliminations for 32 spots in the Princess Anne golf tournament. A $2,500 purse is split among winners with $50 minimums, across two divisions. The event opens with 18 holes for amateurs and pros, then 72-hole medal play on days two and three. Notable entrants include Ralph Beach and Jimmy Thomson, son of the Thomson golf duo, who recently excelled in Washington.
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Ralph Beach
Ial Townes
Bob Barnett
Dave Thorpson
Willliam Hardy
Be Thorn
Herman Atkins
Albert Judd
Teg Weisser
George Ayton
Howard Yeckett
W. R. Dickneon
Tom Boyd
Wat Doyle
John Golden
Jack Forrester
Tom Malew
Russell Png
Jick Beckett
J Martuicl
Jess Snook
al Fepinoza
Wilfred Reid
Tom Kerrigan
Ga Wearney
Charles L Fletcher Bull Kiem
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Fred Kvach
Bob Harlow
Carl HW. Anderson
Walter Teckett
Paul Taylor
Tay Ouimet
Wilfrey Thomson
James Thomson
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Hermitage Country Club
Richmond
Jimmy Thomson
Pat Petrandh
Petersborg
Atlanta
Washington
Johnny Farrell
Change hockey rules at New Haven meeting
At a New York held Intercollegiate Tee Mockey meeting an amended rule allows the goalkeeper to kneel on the ice when making a step. W West Jr secretary treasurer announced the change along with several minor clarifications to the rules.
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Connecticut Aggie track schedule set for 1926 season
Connecticut State trackmen will enter six meets in 1926 led by manager Donald C. Gaylord of Hartford. Four dual meets and five intercollegiate events are on the slate with Wesleyan making its first appearance. Coach Stephen Daly helms the squad. Apr 24 Wesleyan Middletown May 1 Rhode Island Storrs May 3 New Hampshire Durham May 15 Eastern Intercollegiates Springfield Mass May 21 Eastern Inter-collegiate Boyton May 23 Trinity Storrs.
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Hawley Quintets to Start Friday in Newtown
The Hawley High boys and girls basketball teams open the season Friday night November 13 at Hawley school gym versus Bethel High. Captains are Wilbur Griscom for the boys and Sarah Farrell for the girls. The article lists lineups and the 1925-26 schedule with multiple games through March.
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Sarah Farrel
Wilbur Griscom
Sarah Farrell
Louise Nichols
Eleanor McGinley
Muriel Kiernan
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Misa Toe Johnson
Boya Wil
William Leahy
Hobart Wager
Albert Kuhne
DeForest Grover
Woodury
Washington
Ridgefield
Bethel
Nestown
Woodbury
Milford
New Milford
Wailangton
Worary
Waslington
John O'Brien blasts boxers' managers over Bridgeport bouts
John O'Brien, manager of Joe Delmars and Lew Perfett, grills Matchmaker Al Jennings for canceling planned shows. He claims Jennings sought Perfett and Delmars for Bridgeport but top fans Smith and Mulligan refused to fight. O'Brien says managers miss the mark and offers to help Jennings secure better venues and bouts.
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Lew Perfett
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Hutchison to Tame Tony Travers in New Haven Bout
Jimmy Hutchison arrives from New York to settle the question of Tony Travers's ability. The Nutmeg A. C. presents a six round all star card at Music Hall with Hutchison known for his punching power and inclusively strong defense. Travers trains hard, confident he can claim victory.
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New York
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Women court stars to tour in Florida
Miss Mary K Browne and Miss Elizabeth Ryan, two of America's leading women tennis players, will tour Florida this winter to compete in Southland tournaments. They are in California and will join the group in mid February in St Augustine. Other New York and East Coast stars Mrs Molla Mallory Mrs Marion Jessup and Miss Martha Bayard will join the Florida circuit for the series of tournaments.
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Florida
New Golf Links at Connecticut College
New London November 9 Work began on a campus golf course for Connecticut College for Women. The first tee is in place and winter work aims to have the links open for students in spring. The course will use riverfront ground with hillside greens and natural hazards, promising one of the region’s best.
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Connecticut College For Women
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Pro Football Pressures College Athletics in 20th NCAA Meeting
New York reports that efforts to popularize professional football heighten friction with colleges. NC A A President Pierce outlines the agenda for the 20th annual meeting at the Hotel Astor on December 29 and 30, focusing on amateurism and the amateur law. The conference also tackles summer baseball and tensions with the Inter-National Amateur Athletic Federation over sanctioning international meets. Major John L. Griffith leads a committee to clarify amateur definitions and applications for intercollegiate athletic events.
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Public playgrounds and sports notes across the era
The report surveys New York State playgrounds, amateur racing beginnings, a famed university fullback pursuing jockey work, and Philadelphia eyed for a national indoor swimming title. It recalls early pigeon shooting, a colossal pool planned near Kissimmee Florida, and a 90 game Western Canada league schedule. It mentions knockout origin with Paddy Ryan’s defeat, umpire pay in a post season series, and a Hudson Kansas furniture dealer betting a coffin on Washington’s World Series chances.
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Peckin Paugh Longtime Shortstop Honored MVP
Roger Peckin Paugh of the Washington Senators, chosen the American League MVP for 1925, spent fifteen years in the major leagues as a shortstop. Previous winners include George Sisler in 1922, Babe Ruth in 1923, and Walter Johnson in 1924.
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Washington Senators
George Sisler
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Walter Johnson
Fines of $1 Each For Boner Mentions Brooklyn Robins
Wilbert Robinson manager of the Brooklyn Robins declares starting spring training he will fine each player $1 for every boner pulled. His aim is to remind players of mistakes rather than punish them.
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Wilbert Robinson
Brooklyn Robins
John Farrell to Play in Tampa as Golf Pro
Johnny Farrell, famed 1924 medalist, to return as Tampa golf professional teaming with Jim Barnes to represent the city in local matches. He will begin in the new year and may join an early major team event, also serving as an instructor at a local course for winter visitors.
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Fla. Nova
Johnny Farrel
America
Jim Barnes
Farrell
Bobby Cruickshank
Abe Mitchell
George Duncan
Young Marrell
Harry Vardon
Johnny Wll
Amherst to Play Williams in Little Three Clash
Amherst heads to Williamstown to face Williams in the annual Little Three battle detailing Amherst as a favorite after a strong Sabrina showing. Williams, hurt by injuries, hopes to rebound under Coach Lawson as both teams prepare for a hard, decisive clash.
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Amherst
Wiliams
Sabrinas
Purples
Greb to Clash with Marullo in New Orleans Rematch
Fight fans in New Orleans await a November 13 1st round bout between champion Harry Greb and Tony Marullo at a Crescent City club. It will be the pair's second meeting in the ring.
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Harry Greb
Tony Marullo
Crescent City
Cornell Holds Narrow Lead Over Columbia In Series
In the latest clash between Cornell and Columbia, Ithaca holds ten wins in the last eighteen games. Columbia last beat Cornell twenty years ago, and this season marks the first time Columbia’s Morning Side Heights eleven has scored since 1921.
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