Promoter's Siren Voice Draws Wild Bull to New York
Special Correspondent Sparrow McGaxn reports on a boxing promoter hyping Luis Firpo as the World Heavyweight scene braces for a Dempsey bout. Firpo plans a U.S. return and movie ties, while authorities doubt the match's sanction amid past sensational setups and diverging narratives about Dempsey’s win.
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al Reich
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Harry Willy Age
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Weilert
Charley
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Athletes Salt Away Big Dough Meyers $50 000
A 1925 syndicated piece outlines how Chief Meyers and other athletes save large sums, noting Meyers saved 50000 for his release. It contrasts boxing purses with baseball salaries and criticizes sensational coverage of players near the end of careers.
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Syndi
Grange Thrills as Bears Defeat Giants in Big East Clash
Red Grange starred as the Bears toppled the New York Giants 19 to 7 before a 75,000 crowd. Grange piled up 258 yards from scrimmage with 62 rushing, 4 receptions, and a 12 yard pass, plus a 6 yard TD sprint to seal the win. Tex White added a decisive short run in the fourth quarter after a lengthy march.
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Committee of colleges urges four game limit for season
Middletown Conn December report from Intercollegiate Parley on Education at Wesleyan University recommends limiting college football to four games per season. The panel argues this reduces national title pressures, cuts commercial aims, and shifts focus to defense of other sports.
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R. Brooks
Edward Duity
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Robert R. Thurber
Brincetonian
H. Db. Houghtah
Howdoin
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Eigct
Wollopes
Yehedule
Elyon
Football Brothers and Notable Gridiron Siblings Across Eras
The piece recalls numerous football siblings from history including Barron and Barron of Georgia, Grunge, Callahan and Callahan of Yale and Princeton, Cringe and Camp legends, and the famed Poe brothers at Princeton. It highlights their roles, positions, and remembered feats, framing a tapestry of athletic families across decades.
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Yale
Mike’ Cailmuan
Princeton
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Venter
Semus Couthall
Poes
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Edgar Allan
Airthur
Nelson
Johnny
Gresham
Ghd
Iowa
Yate
Chere
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Zand
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Stanford
Rounding Third By Hugh A Jennings Recalls Baseball Career News
The author recounts a lengthy baseball career from youth to major leagues, detailing injuries and pivotal moments. He recalls key figures, teams, and seasons from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, touching on pennants, managers, and personal milestones.
Baseball Moguls Reach New York for Meetings
Hotels brim with magnates as 70 executives arrive for the International and National leagues sessions in New York. Topics include a shortened season ending September, doubleheaders, and potential shifts in major league leadership amid drafting disputes. Boxing and football notes accompany the coverage of Madison Square Garden events and all-American team selections.
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New York
Associated Press
Basatnti
Landis
Byron Bancroft Johnson
Chicago
Jabngon
Johnson
Dandis
Washington
Observations on Baseball Personalities and Players
A veteran recalls decades with major league teams, praising varied players, noting unusual characters and peak talents. He plans to name leading batters and select top feats, reflecting on over 4,000 games and the diverse, imperfect nature of baseball men and plays.
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Canada
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Ivan Newsnaner Allinnor
Washington and Jefferson 1926 football schedule announced
Washington and Jefferson completes its 1926 grid slate with a Fordham game on October 22 at Polo Grounds New York and traditional foes Pitt Carnegie Tech West Virginia and Lafayette kept on the docket Other opponents listed include Waynesburg Bucknell Rutgers Lafayette Bethany and the University of Pittsburgh All 1925 opponents Morgantown Detroit Geneva and Mariatta were not scheduled for next season Also notes a Chicago horse show and charity proceeds with 1200 entries and $28500 in prizes opening Tuesday night at the Chicago Riding Club
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Washington and Jefferson
Pordham
Palo Grounds
New York
Henry A. Hood
Stars in Sport Start in the Village
Davis notes how famous players hail from small hamlets and towns before reaching the big leagues. Citing Mac McGraw, Wilbert Robinson, Tris Speaker, Rogers Hornsby and others, the piece examines humble origins and the charm of local beginnings in shaping great minds of baseball.
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Texas
McKechnia
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Atar
Wiikinabure
Staley
Penngyvania
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