Local Lightweights Battle to Draw in Meyers Lake Show
In a four round amateur boxing headliner at Meyers Lake Monday night, Rankie Boyle and Joe Gennett fought to a draw. Gennett’s late aggression nearly seized the decision, but Boyle's tighter defense and Gennett’s wildness in the final rounds kept the result even.
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Rankie Boyle
Joe Gennett
al Walther
Meyers Lake
Genett
Boyle
Mike Carroll
Paul Ort
Massillon
Ort
Carroll
Billy Roch
Corbett
Canton
Roch
Fred Fulton
Jimmy Gilmore
Fulton
Gilmore
Fred Welsh
Billy Nightfritz
Welch
Lightfritz
Welsh
Western Conference track meet under alumni rule debate
Clyde Tuttle discusses the 1925 Western Conference outdoor track and field meet at Ohio Stadium. He argues alumni control is outdated and urges the conference to hand the meet to the schools, noting a $6000 alumni treasury and citing professors like Thomas E. French. He mentions rivals Stagg and Little and urges action beyond fear of alumni offended.
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Ohio State Journal
Clyde Tuttle
Ohio Stadium
Fred H. Young
Thomas E. French
Ohio State
St. John of State
Huff
Mitneis
West of
Michigan
Stagg
Chicago
Little
Wisconsin
How They Stand and Today’s Games Headlines
National League standings show Chicago ten to New York four with St. Louis six and Brooklyn six while Philadelphia trails at two. American Association lists Louisville twelve and Kansas City nine with other clubs mid pack. Today’s schedule includes Cleveland at Boston and Detroit at Philadelphia among others.
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Philadelphia
Iain
Chicago
New York
St. Louis
Brooklyn
Pittsburgh
Boston
Cincinnati
American Association
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Minneapolis
Louisville
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Milwaukee
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Washington
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Pennzoils Hold Practice Ahead of City League Double Bill
Pennzoils will hold a Wednesday practice at Lake Side Stadium at 5 30 PM. All players must attend as they prepare for a Sunday City League game. The N O T and Pennzoils meet in the first game of a double bill with the Sanitary Milks and Canton Cats to follow.
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Pennzoils
Lake Side Stadium
Sanitary Milks
Canton Cats
Gamt
Bulldog Mass Meeting Set for Thursday Night
The Canton Bulldogs, 1928 national champions, plan to return to Canton with a mass meeting at the City auditorium Thursday night at 8. The event is free, no tickets sold, and organizers aim to gauge local support with several speakers outlining plans.
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Canton Bulldogs
Thoes
Ehmke Shuts Down Tribe In Sox 3 To 1 Victory
Howard Ehmke returned to 1924 form pitching five hits allowed as the Red Sox beat the Indians 3 to 1 in Boston. Joe Shaute gave a strong effort but costly wild pitches and timely hits by Boston sealed the win. Key miscues and runners left on base highlighted the game with St. Louis and New York also reporting separate results in later standings.
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St. Louis Browns
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Pirates
National Commission
American League
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Barney Dreyfuss
Pittsburgh Club
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Herrmann
Ty Cobb
Cobb
Willie Keeler
Oston
Howard Ehmke
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Sox
Tribe
Joe Shaute
Knode
J. Sewell
Ezzel
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Fazell
Ezell
Wambsganss
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Cleveland
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Shaute
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Esaee McNulty
Rteebee Speaker
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Picinich
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Hair Groom hair grooming cream gains social favor
The advertisement touts Hair-Groom as a grease free hair grooming cream costing only a few cents per jar at drug stores. It claims to provide a natural gloss and lasting style for business and social occasions, helping unruly hair stay in place and even promoting thicker, lustrous growth.
Not Necessary to Be Star to Coach in College
Lawrence Perry reports on the idea that star athletic status is not required to coach. George Huff of Illinois says coaching careers can start from non varsity grads who show ability, with first year pay varying by performance. Illinois and other schools stress practical training alongside theory for athletic instructors.
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Lawrence Perry
Canton Daily Newa N* York
George Huff
University of Illinois
Huff
Illinois
Michigan
Sanitary Milks Plan Trip to Waynesburg
The Sanitary Milks will meet at 4 p.m. Wednesday at the plant to travel to Waynesburg. A lineup shakeup is expected this week. Hogan is likely to pitch Wednesday after beating them 5-2 this season.
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Sanitary Milks
Waynesburg
Hogan
Can Godfrey Ballyhoo Lick Dempsey
In a 1925 column from Canton Daily News the rise of pugilistic ballyhoo is critiqued as California grows the sport. Notes Gtech Godfrey’s leverage with promoter Jimmy Dougherty and Dempsey’s dominance, plus boxing’s money draw and failed bouts like Tunney-Gibbons and Berlenbach-McTigue.
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Canton Daily News
York
California
Iften
Jimmy Dougherty
Letperville
Gawge
Godfrey
Jack Renault
Luis Firpo
Dempsey
Gange
Great Falls
Tunney
Alexander Beats Giants 10 4 in Chicago Showdown
In Chicago, the Cubs routed the league leaders Giants 10 to 4. Alexander struggled but was backed by Terry and Brooks who hit two homers. Jackson also joined the long-ball parade. McGraw watched from the box as the Giants fell behind early and never recovered.
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Giants
Cubs
Bentley
Greenfield
GawEe AlztWose
Brooks
Jackson
Terry
McGraw
New York
Chicago
Bentley, Greenfield
Gowdy
Hartley
Alexander and Gonzales
Rain Delays Finish of Findlay Harness Races
Rain halted the opening day at Findlay, Ohio, with only four heats run. Christy Mac led the 2:12 stake trot early, Flying Direct and Flo Patch each won a heat in the 2:08 pace, and Valley Day was involved in a spill during heat one. Five events remain, with Peter Manning aiming to lower his half mile record on Thursday.
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Rai
Christy Mac
Flying Direct
Flo Patch
Harry Short
Columbus
Jay Brook
Fred Edman
Memphis
Tenn
Peter Manning
Trotter
Walter Direct
Ray
Dan Patch
Crum
Edman
Orig
Don McLain
Valley Day
Hal N. Co
John
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Trot Stake Result with Kristy Mac and Billie Burke
Race notes show Kristy Mac and Billie Burke among contenders in a trot stake. Times listed include 2:09 and 2:13 for Baldy Featherhone and De Ries Bingen with Margaret Chenayy also noted among starters.
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Kristy Mac
Forbes
Morrow
Billie Burke
Carrie
Querita
Roger
Bessie Bond
Mallow
Baldy Featherhone
de Ries Bingen
Margaret Chenayy
Ray Specials Win Big Over Barcs In Indoor Game
The Ray Specials dominated the indoor matchup beating Barcs 10 to 2. Tracy starred with seven chances no errors while Baron and Green contributed key hits. Pitcher Wy rhead struggled as Ray Specials secured the win. call McKinley 8547 for a Saturday game.
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Rays
P. Baron
Green
Tracy
John Ray
Len Tracy
McKinley
Ll. V. Gribble
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