Ohio State under fire as alumni seek athletic board action
A resolution at Ohio State University calls for an emergency meeting of alumni representatives due by February 1 1924 to investigate football coaching failures and alleged incompetence amid calls for reform and coordinated action across alumni associations.
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City of Columbus
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Ohio State Alumn
Vance and Neil Join Pro Cagers in Learwater
Darry Vance of the Brook Dodgers and Bernie Nies of the Boston Braves will join a basketball team being formed here, organizers stated yesterday. The project aims to assemble a professional caliber squad in the area with both players expected to contribute significant experience.
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the Brook
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Bernie Nies
Boston Braves
Jewelers chase strong Cleveland opponents in two trips
Jack Art Jewelers of Canton travel to Cleveland to face the O Leary five, a top Class AAA club, after notifying all players to meet at 4 30 at the jeweler’s store. They plan a motor trip and will then head to Columbina Wednesday to play the Miller Brothers five, a seasoned local lineup with ex college and high school players.
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Seiffer
Cunningham
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Iowa
Michigan
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Northwestern
Jack Art Jewelers
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Cleveland
Crack O'Leary
Jack Art
Columbina
Miller Brothera
Basketball Secrets When Receiving A Pass
Rules explain a passer may step after receiving the ball and must release the ball before landing. If not observed the offense loses possession and the ball goes to the opponents as out of bounds. An illustration contrasts legal delivery versus a foul when the player lands with the ball.
Fresh Get Chance On Grove City Five
Grove City College basketball gives two freshmen a real chance to join the varsity squad after fall term exams. Stobert Ange of McKees Rocks and Arthur Hoffman of Pittsburgh are the only two freshmen who passed their classes and will likely see substantial play this season.
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Grove City College
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Stobert Ange
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Arthur Hoffman
Pittsburgh
Lorain Lions Schedule Sees Eight Games in Thirteen Days
Lorain Ohio December 29 The Lorain Lions cage quintet announced eight games over thirteen days after a game with the University of Alabama. They open with Mt Vernon Friday and Jamestown New York Saturday. The stretch includes five games in six days starting next Monday against the Palace club Washington and ends with Youngstown.
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Ruth's intense training promises peak 1926 season
George H Ruth, famed ball player, is described by Arthur McGovern as in peak health after a rigorous mid winter program at a local gym. Ruth reportedly loses weight then gains rapidly, trains daily for hours, and is expected to weigh about 212 pounds by spring training while maintaining a superb physique.
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I. N.S
New York
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Arthur McGovern
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Armousium
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Babe
Ruth Porter
Bud Gorman Emerges as Promising Western Heavyweight Hope
Western heavyweight Bud Gorman gains attention after a strong showing against Marty Drake in Shelby Montana and subsequent impressive results against Ernie Owens and Jack Sharkey. Promoters waver on him but his improving form hints at a future world title shot and possible Dempsey bout as a feeder. Also mention of Young Stribling visiting New York with wife and seeking title challenges.
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Nton Daily News
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Alabama Loses to Lorain Lions In Close College Battle
In Lorain Ohio the University of Alabama basketball team fell 31 to 24 to the Lorain Lions. The Lions extended their home winning streak to thirteen games this season with strong scoring from McNutt and Van Arnum who combined for eighteen points.
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Lorain Lions
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Dee
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Akron Maroons Seek Contests Within Fifty Miles
The Akron Maroons want to book basketball games on opponents’ floors within fifty miles. Canton teams and Marathon other squads may be contacted. For games write William Stricker at 332 Euchtel Avenue Akron.
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William Stricker
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Akron
Kaseys Meet OLeary Five Of Cleveland Basketball Showdown
The K of C gym hosts a holiday bout featuring Kaseys against Cleveland OLeary five led by Lee Blanchard an all Ohio center from McKinley and Ohio Wesleyan. Star forward Bamberger is sidelined with an infected foot. The undercard pits Arthur Leather Girls against Leary Girls with tip offs at 7 30 and 8 30.
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Cleveland
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Canton
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Gorman to Show in Cleveland Public Hall Card
Bud Gorman, a top young heavyweight, signed to fight Nick Newman on a program led by Johnny Risko and Young Bob Fitzsimmons at Public Hall in Cleveland Monday night. Newman, who fought Jack Dempsey in a three round set, has been active in Ohio circuits and seeks the Risko bout.
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Olympic Arena
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Newman
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Risko
Fremont Inter-Church basketball league debuts schedule
Fremont Ohio December 29 39 teams begin a lengthy schedule in the Inter Church basketball league. Divisions include junior and senior boys and a girls division. DD L Buchanan former county school superintendent is president and Walter T Childs is secretary. All Protestant churches in the city participate.
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Inter-Church Basketball League of
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Walter T. Childs
Coaches Meeting Reveals Football Focus and Transfers
In New York the National Coaches Association gathering resembled a trade convention with informal lobby chatter and formal sessions. Major topics included reducing emphasis on football, potential rule changes to cut injuries, and debate over baseball’s college role alongside pro football eligibility rules.
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Canton Daily News
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Fred W. Moore
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Yale
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Bert Bell
Lud Wray
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Louw Little
Georgetown
Dick Harlow
Western Maryland
Jimmy eHart
Duke University
Hugo Bezdek
Foster Sanford
Fred Moore
Gibbons Set To Fight Local Lad In Friday Boxing Show
Billy Hirsch faces George Gibbons in a Friday semi final at the auditorium. Gibbons recently defeated Ned Ketchell and holds a knockout over Hirsch. The card also includes Tod Smith versus an English lightweight in a 12 round match and an eight round bout between Alex Simms and Fearless Maley plus a six round opener with Georgie Smith and George Shirey.
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City Auditorium
George
Tnt) Gibbons
Cleveland
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Gibbons
Ted Smith
Ted Marchant
England
George Gibbons
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Ned Ketchell
Toledo
Tod Smith
Canton
Trim
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Charley O'Connell
Alex Simms
Fearless Maley
Akron
Georgie Smith
George Shirey
Glick Wins Decision in Brooklyn Boxing Card
Joe Glick defeated Billy Kennedy in Brooklyn by decision. Edouard Mascart of France won on a foul disqualification against Charley Goodman in the fourth round. Billy Kelley stopped Willie Bonzentre in the fifth round in Brooklyn.
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Joe Glick
Billy Kennedy
New Orleans
Edouard Mascart
France
Charley Goodman
Billy Kelley
Scranton
Willie Bonzentre
McKinley Five Faces Double Tonight in City Auditorium
McKinley High varsity hoops hosts Orrville and Kent in City Auditorium tonight. Kent, riding three straight wins, and Orrville, a strong Class B foe, aim to challenge the locals who beat Wooster 28 17 in their last appearance.
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Jimmy Stiffler
Knockdowns and Kayoes Highlight Monday Ring Card in Canton
Gibbons of Cleveland KO’s Eddie Ketchell in the second round as Ketchell had twice dropped Gibbons in the first. Osborne tops Hummell in six with a knockdown and solid attack. Helms stops Moppon in four after a slugging bout. Corbett stops McCann in one, Genet knocks out Coogan in two as Mullane halts the action.
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Pitching Seems To Have Gone Back In American League
New York December 29 1925 Pitching has seemed to go back as batting improves in the American League from 1924 to 1925 Baseball statistics show batters gaining more hits per game while pitchers yield more runs Connie Mack Athletics argues no rule change is needed to boost offense and reflects on past eras claiming fans prefer higher scoring games and late rallies using his club as example
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Carl Mays
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Canton Daily News
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Mack
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Nebraska grid star marries in Omaha
John Choppy Rhodes Nebraska football star wed Miss Marjorie Christon of Omaha last August. Both plan to graduate in June.
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Neb
John “Choppy” Rhodes
Nebraska
Marjorie Christon
Minnesota Beats Iowa State 32 to 17 in Basketball
Minnesota's basketball team defeated Iowa State 32 to 17, building a large first half lead. The game took place in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on December 29.
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University of Minnesota
Iowa State
Big Ten outdoor track meet awarded to Iowa city
Iowa City will host the Big Ten outdoor track and field meet on May 2 after a mail ballot of Western Conference rectors announced by Dr. Pat E. Belding director of athletics. The decision follows the conference's annual meeting procedures.
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Iowa City
Pat E. Belding
Redding to officiate Toledo boxing charity bout
Referee Charles Redding of the prewant boxing commission will officiate a Toledo armor benefit bout for Clyde Jeakle. Redding accepted the invitation from Toledo sponsors of the show.
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Fremont
Charll Redding
Prewant Boxing Commission
Toledo
Clyde
Jeakle
Redding
New York Boxers Fight Night Ends with Knockout
In New York on December 2 Felix and Sammy Va fought to a draw over four rounds while Johnny Liano knocked out Joe Desmond in the fourth round at a local arena.
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New York
Felix
Sammy Va
Johnny Liano
Joe Desmond
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