Centre to Play Penn in Quaker City Tomorrow
Centre College travels north to meet the University of Pennsylvania at Franklin Field in Philadelphia. The Southerners, led by Charley Morans team, seek to become the first southern eleven to win in the north, with Penn’s passing game and Hamer at the helm as crucial factors.
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Coakley Reengaged as Columbia Baseball Coach
Andy Coakley signed a new three year contract to coach Columbia baseball through 1026, rejoining the university after his 1919 departure. Since taking the post he built strong teams, led the 1916 aggregation to intercollegiate prominence, and developed players who advanced to the majors, including Gehrig and Smith.
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Coolidge Can't Attend Princeton Naval Game and Army Navy
President Coolidge announced he would not attend the Princeton Naval Academy football game on October 27 nor the Army Navy clash on November 24. He reiterated support for football at West Point and Annapolis but will not travel out of town until Congress reconvenes in December.
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National League to award best player prize in 1924
The National League plans a most valuable player contest with a $1,000 prize, matching American League precedent. John Heydler proposes inscribing the NL player’s name on a monument in Washington and awarding $1,100. George Sisler won AL MVP in 1922 and Babe Ruth in 1923.
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City lifts Sunday golf lid by shifting one word
Birmingham, Oct 25. City Commission eased Sunday restrictions by altering the blue law to permit private clubs to play golf and other games. The amended text allows persons who engage in public sport or exercise on Sunday, removing the prior gating word.
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Frankie Frisch Sets League Hit Record and Luque Leads Pitching
Frankie Frisch led the league with the most hits while Luque of Cincinnati topped the circuit with 27 victories. Rogers Hornsby won NL batting honors with a .385 average, just ahead of Zach Wheat. Other leaders listed include Williams 41 home runs, Young 121 runs, Carey 25 stolen bases, and notable players across the Cardinals Reds and Pirates.
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Ban Johnson bans fights at Yankee Stadium
Ban Johnson declares no more fights at Yankee Stadium amid remarks claiming earlier bouts were only exhibitions. Officials insist the policy targets violence, not exhibition events, and outlines new enforcement measures.
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Marquis of Queensbury rules used on Mason City dance floor
Mason City Welfare worker Miss Arcley Marshall unveils a code of dancing regulations for the coming season. She bans bib the bunny hug toddle check to cheek and duck waddle from public dances and condemns suggestive moves. Girls under eighteen and boys under sixteen will be barred from public halls this winter.
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Craze for Bull Fights Spreads Across Nations Vienna
Oct 25 report notes bull fighting spreading from Spain to Europe. Italy reopened the sport in Rome, a circus sought licenses in Czecho Slovakia Hungary Austria, sparking intense debate. Hungary plans an arena with a rule against killing a wounded bull, Vienna debates the issue amid cultural tensions. Balm of Gilead, a yellow gum from Arabian and Abyssinian trees, is valued for fragrance and medicinal uses.
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