Battling Siki and Preseason Hopes Highlight Boxing and Baseball
The piece profiles Battling Siki as a notorious figure in sports history, noting his flashy style and war record. It also previews Notre Dame related honors for Arnold Broda, Ed Tess, and Harry Stuhldreher, plus Villanova’s growing program and a Yankees unit expected to produce a high octane 1926 offense with Barrow predicting a four-man home run punch led by Babe Ruth and teammates.
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All American Eleven Honors Split Western and Eastern Picks
Grantland Rice selects the 1924 All American with six Western and five Eastern players. Harold Grange tops the backfield at quarterback, joined by Swede Oberlander and George Wilson as halfbacks and Ernie Nevers at fullback. Princeton’s McMillan at center anchors the line alongside Dutch Diehl and Hess.
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Grantland Rice All American Eleven Picks Stir Debate
The draft lists Thayer of Pennsylvania and Oosterbaan of Michigan as the ends, with Dartmouth contributing two players. Ed Weir of Nebraska repeats at tackle alongside Chase of Pittsburgh, while Diehl of Dartmouth, Hess of Ohio State, McMillan of Princeton, Grange, Tiliots, Wilson, Oberlander, and Nevers fill the remaining spots as the all American selections. Dartmouth stands out with multiple honorees, a rarity among schools.
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George Thayer
University of Pennsylvania
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Oosterbaan
Grange Sparks Pro Football Rise with Bears Giants clash
The Polo Grounds crowd of about seventy thousand watched Red Grange propel pro football toward legitimacy with long runs for touchdowns. The game drew a mixed response as disillusionment tempered the spectacle, yet it helped financially steady a season seen as volatile. Grange’s career and the contrast with Jim Thorpe highlight college allegiance and idealism in football’s heritage.
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Best Bidder To Get Title Ring Battle Foretold
The Canton Daily News reports talk that the Dempsey Wills heavyweight title fight could be decided by bids. Rumors suggest Wills aims for a February or March bout with Dempsey, while managers spin varied angles and no decisive contract copies exist for publication. The piece notes past fighter fatalities outside the ring and references Kid McCoy serving a sentence out west.
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Kaplan Favored To Retain Crown
New York December 16 Babe Herman California challenger for the world featherweight title weighed 127 pounds for his clash with Louis Kid Kaplan Meriden Connecticut at Madison Square Garden Friday night Kaplan hit 127 pounds two days earlier both fighters must make 126 pounds by 2 PM fight day The seventh meeting between the rivals ends with Kaplan the favorite at 6 to 5 though Herman had the last fight officially a draw and earned recent honors.
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Gorillas Triumph Over Electric Shop Five In Cedar Floor Clash
Gorillas defeat Electric Shop five on Cedar floor 21 to 13. Snyder led with seven field goals while Gorillas’ defense held Electrics to three field goals in first half. Electrics scored two baskets and one foul shot in second half as Gorillas built lead. Wellesley College notes follow.
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McEwan Resigns From U. S. Army
J. J. McEwan, head coach of the Army football team, resigns from the army by cable to Washington, effective January 1. He will coach the University of Oregon for five years, after returning with the Fifty-fifth Infantry. the move was arranged by wireless and cable.
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Ex-Martin Five Triumphs Over Maroons 69 to 12
Ex-Martins routed the Maroons 69 to 12 on Tuesday night. The winners dominated with high scoring and strong shooting led by Gaunenpred. The Maroons’ Totals and player names appear in the uneven OCR, with the rink note following about Europe’s largest covered ice rink opening in Berlin.
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McKechnie Says Ehmke Could Drive Pirates to Title
Bill McKechnie, Pirates manager, believes Howard Ehmke would win the pennant with a supportive team. He notes Ehmke’s value to Boston Americans and imagines rival clubs bidding heavily. The piece also recalls Ehmke’s popularity in France and hints at 1926 expectations.
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Massillon High Elects Captain Price To Lead Team
Price To Captain Massillon High, veteran center and end, elected captain of the 126 Massillon High football team. Price has been a mainstay for the Massillon eleven for the past ten years, playing end and center. The selection was led by school officials and featured praise for his defensive play and leadership.
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Katz Defeat Ono Bell Five In Class A Match
Kate stepped out and defeated Ono Bell Five 8 to 4 in a Class A contest. Players cited include McMasters McDonall Gray and Hoffman, with Moore and Hayes contributing. The scoreline and individual names reflect a local game summary from the period.
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