Charleston High Cagers Edge Clendenin In Extra Period
Charleston high boys defeated Clendenin 35 to 33 in an extra five minutes after Tully tied the game late in the second half. Heydrick scored the winning basket as Charleston rallied from a 19 to 3 halftime deficit, with Middleton and Ross contributing strong defense and scoring.
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the Gazette
Clendenin
Charleston
Ecoul
Tully
Tomsed & Field
Heyarick
Cnar- Yrenton
Tasket
Vistors
Clendeain
Ywood
Apeyasick
Hendrick
Middleton
Heyk
Jon
C. Rosslam
Goula
Chariextom Vos
Fleadenin Aos
Uity
le Rose Ponmiand
Tela
Heydrick
C. Rons
Iy Middleton
Retly
Ball
Nopp
Parris
Rader
Earr
Reilly
Parels
Sharpe
German boxer Drake touts goose punch in world war era hype
Report text describes William Drake, a German boxer linked to prohibition agents, boasting that his goose punch outshines the goose step. The piece notes his belligerent persona, ambitions for fame and money, comparisons to Kaiser Wilhelm, and mentions rivals Sid Terris and Leonard, with references to Lennard and a fighter’s autotomy amidst a chaotic wartime boxing scene.
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HY Norman FP
William Drake
Germany
Prohibition
Free 19
Rive
Drake
Kaiser Wilhelm
Tay Niweh
Their Sport Light Names Greatest Athletes Yet
A nostalgic survey of top athletes across sports names Nurms Thorne Mack Hagen Dempsey Tilden Jones Hagen Mithuen Hitchcork and others. Mentions Harmaby Mathewson Wagner and Osbourne as contenders, notes difficulty choosing ten best while promising future stars will join the pantheon. Advances hint at track and field themed imagery and April snows.
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New York Tribune
Miso
Nurms
Thorne
Mack
Hageball
Cobh
Dempsey
Tilden
Jones
Hagen
Mithuen
Poly
Boxing, wrestling buzz from 1922 season prospects
The piece surveys boxing matchmaking woes and public demand for genuine bouts. It names fighters like Berlenbach Dempsey Gibbons and Stribling, notes defenses against prearrangements, and highlights nascent wrestling interest and upcoming potential showdowns across divisions.
Bearg Named Nebraska Head Coach in Surprise Move
Ernest B. Bearg, formerly assistant football coach at Illinois, is elected head football coach at the University of Nebraska by the Nebraska athletic board. The change follows a season of various roster shifts as Bert Cale returns west and Clyde Manion is sold to Toronto. Training will begin late February.
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Derrii Pratt
Teran
Bert Cale
Pacific Coast
Clyde Manion
Toronto
Ohio Relays To Be Held In A Single Day
Ohio State University will host the second annual Buckeye Track Classic on Saturday April 18. G M Trautman athletic director announced the one day format aims to add zest and attract athletes from many teams.
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Ohi
Ohio State University
G. M. Trautman
Ohio State
Trautman
Huggins to Confer on Gn Training Plans
New York January 25 Miller Huge iee of the New York Yankees to discuss training camp plans with Colonel Jacob Ruppert. He will also prepare for the advance guard of Yankees departure to the southland. Sisler Satisfied with Brown contract for another season as playing manager in St. Louis. Salary reportedly around 20,000 with increase over 1924.
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Yankees
New York
Colonel Ruppert
Miller Huge Iee
New York Yankees
St. Petershoto
Fla
Jacob Ruppert
Southland
Sham
JiMball
Oller
Altryck
Tee
Mitton
Hed Sox
Bekton
Kate Hensori
Altrock
Gourde
Whitten
Young Marquis Boxer at Eight to Stay in Ring
The Marquis of Tawnehuud, aged eight, made his public boxing debut in a three round bout against Hancock. The crowd hailed the young champion as he exchanged blows, kissed rivals, and spoke of future title chances while reporters weighed his prospects.
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Young Marquis
David MW
Church
Landon
Taek
Nabaurrin
Ben
Rauae
Tawnehuud
Elchidas
Alriona
Oortatin
Peurlbee
Margula
Townahond
Clu
Tanntleray
Hancock
Roach
Wartye Gilled
Yrovor Wignall
Mogland
Jack
Alan
Hatcock
Teddy
Ware
Kia
Evan
From Mine Boy to Leaguer Buck Harris's Overshadowed Path
The memoir chapter details Buck Harris recounting his near miss with the New York club and a pivotal scouting push by Moe Mangel and Casey. Washington’s Griff ith system, the chance to join the Nationals, and a dramatic moment when Harris is offered a route that could reshape his baseball career. Harris describes a tense period, a late-career decision, a costly sale, and his realization of the premium placed on potential. He recalls the scout’s praise, the pressure of national attention, and the life-changing offer that left him weighing his fate in the major leagues.
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McGraw
New York
Lasnkon
Tlaya
Euny
Rome
Joe Casey
The
Hutiale Soachers
Calla Me
Hy Owl
Waahington
Moe Mngel
Bucky
Grifeith Axuli
Washington
Haewas
Joe
Ty Vantillon
Leconemul
Fiten
Casey
Raecond
Laseman
Mai Jangrin
Ifield
Red Sox
Kocklyn
Griffith
Cut
Jane
Ilees
Tisditton
Huttaly Nan Aiter
Aeros
Dowtt
Ike Gaye
Nick Altrock Continues Antics in a Storied Season
The Associated Press reports Nick Altrock remains active in public attention as a multi sport performer. The piece recalls his 1926 season with notable shows, his distant pitching feats, and his influence on Washington sports culture amid speculation about his later career.
Tigers Plan Tougher Training In Auguste Session
Detroit officials say the Tigers will intensify training this year at Augusta despite contract hurdles. Key players including Cobb, Hollmann, Blue, Rassler, Whitenail, Burke, Ruarks, Rigney, Taney, Jones, Manush, Wings, Woodall, Luss, Johnson, Isette, Collin Leonard, Holloway, Wells, and new additions Neum, Carlyle, Tavener, Dee Doyle, Moore, and Mebride are set to report. Assistant manager Bluch will focus on strengthening second base amid uncertain roster moves.
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Auguste
Mibjece
Reylalan
Cobb
Augusta
Iger Cubs
Hellmann
Blue
Rassler
Whitenail
Willl Ber Burke
Ob Ruarks
Rigney
Taney
Jones
Manush
Pathergill
Wings
Woodall
Luss
Johnson
Isette
Yeo
Ty Cobb
Doyle
Toronto
Moore
Fochester
Fieftn
O'Rourke
Burke
Sehvinger
McReide
Geitinger
Landon
Tha Ti
Sone
Former Yale Star Denies Engagement
In Hollywo d, California on January 22 1923 Mauri Flynn once Yale grid star and rising film actor denied plans to wed Grace Darmond the noted screen actress amid reports of an engagement.
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Yale Star
Hollywowd
Mauri “Hefty' Flynn
Yale University
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Grace Darmond
Ecgeen
Brooklyn Games Preview Promises Star-Studded Field
A broad slate of Olympic, collegiate, and AAU athletes will compete in thirty events at the Brooklyn Games held at the 19th Regiment Armory. Notables include Nurmi, Ritola, Barriere, and Osborn, with clashes in 5000m, 2000m, and two mile relays drawing major attention.
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Brooklyn
Nurmi
Jole Ray
Ilinois AC
Lloyd Hahn
Barton AA
Leo Barriere
Holy Croas
Abel R. Miviat
Wiles
J. W. Orlerott
Boston
Ray Robertson
Ray Watson
Tlinots AC
Jack Sellers
Vernon Ascher
Georgetown
Jimmy Burg
Loren Murchison
Newark
Boo McAlister
Yale
Boston College
Holy Cross
Rutgers
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Char F Obley
Ghley
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Watkins
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Paul Heydrick
Johnny Middleton
Jad
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Sam Gullland
United States
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Lennard
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Mathewson
Wagner
Anri
Anne
Tennult
Mike McTigua
Annty
Wills
George Godfre
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Jack Renault
Cepe Tunney
Young Stribling
Pan Vorlaalach
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Nebraska
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Frank Isbell
White Sox
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Chas. E. Wry
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Wien
Pan Washington
Dalla
Nick Altrock
Shaving Service
Miss Darmond
Panyo Nurmi
Ritola
Kansas City
Wayne
Bie) Mann
Ed “Strangler" Lewis
Billy Sandow
Lewis
Exid
Mann
Sandow
Nunn
Stanis
Zbyazko
Chionmro
Flowers Mission
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Mr. Flynn
Mixa Darmond
Falk
Capitol
Johnnie Walker
Casna
Aphtey
Kanawha National Barber Shop
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