National Floor Meet Brings 34 States Teams
A packed field of high school basketball stars gathers in Chicago for the national interscholastic championship opener. Seventy-two teams from 34 states, led by Yankton and Huntington, compete for the title as West Virginia, Illinois, and Wisconsin vie for early wins. The event runs from tomorrow through Saturday with games scheduled at the University of Chicago.
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Cemicago
Laremie
Wye
Guives
Hempions
Ithe
Xgakton
Windsor. Cole
Sindeor
Greeley Sole
Southeastern
Detries Kan
Urania
Rocky Mountain
Greeley
Associated Press
Mhicago
Arginia
Eling High Torsers
Khannen
Viate
Will Appong Waukegan
Ington
West Virginia
Will Plas
Bulth
Ark
Fort Smith
Virginia
Hal Stutz
Bantington
Yasmornipz
Bill Stobbs
Wheeling High
Atrios
Chicago
Tederifty
Rutgers Meets Maryland At Franklin Field In Philadelphia
The Rutgers college football team will play the University of Maryland at Franklin Field in Philadelphia on October 1. It will be the first meeting between the two colleges in three years. Rutgers previously defeated by a fast game, with a score of 3 to 0. The tobacco profits in 1924 rose to over 400 million for Imperial Tobacco Company, reporting a profit of more than 200,000,000 in 1924.
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Franklin Field
Brunswick
X. J. Murch
Rutgers
University of Maryland
Imperial
Chicase
Kelly
Young
Frisch
Jackson
Terry
Wile
Stadt
Elybaa
George Ketly
Moray
Guar
Joe Dugan
Yanines
Bill Bradley
Wiseman
Cleveland
Ffteen
Bradley
Pugin
Yankan' Bt
Petersburg
Ciweliieh
Jul
Durtonort
Madris
Eddie Moore Seen As Dropping Into Big Leagues Role
The piece profiles Eddie Moore a National League infielder entering his tenth season and expected to become the regular second baseman. It notes his 369 batting in 73 games as a rookie and compares him to past stars while predicting a leading role if he stays healthy. It mentions prior players like Traynor and Wright and references a manager McKechnie finding prospects.
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Beth Brew
Eddie Moore
Hornsby
New York
Moore
Therklef
Eddie
Wis
Kremer
Cuyler
Wright
Menor
Hddie
Traynor
Micranville
The Sportlight Omniscience and Golf Dream Fragment
A garbled,OCR era piece blends sport musings with poetry and boxing talk. It cites Dempsey Tilden Hagen Willard and Bronte era references, mentions mid century wages and a debate on competitive spirit, plus a brief Newport hospital note and a Hammond tree incident.
Bennett Hill to race in 300 mile Indy classic
Bennie Hill of Los Angeles enters the 500 mile Indianapolis motor speedway classic. The piece notes his past dangers on the track, predicts strong performance, and recalls prior speed records and incidents, including a dramatic crash and recovery. Rennie’s hopes to beat 1924 triumphs are mentioned amid a history of strong American driving talent.
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Tiiianapolis
Ind
Bennett Hill
Los Angeles
Cali
Indianapolis
Indianapalia Motor Speedway
Bennie
Bounié
Culver Ly
Rennig
Oro Rennie
Little Fetow
Lenny Milton
AviabiUyth
Jimmy Qlurphy
Ty Moraih
Jue Gover
Aix
Parkersburg May Secure Iowa Coach Amid Shakeup
Novak Lurnak, athletics chief at Washington high, resigns amid a turbulent dress dispute and several defeats. He may accept the Parkersburg High School directorship, with officials having discussed moves and a possible announcement from an eastern serial source.
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Washington High Agrioul Wines
Novak Lurnak
Farrisburs
Parkersburg
Moredath
Novak
First Tiger Game Seeks Seats in Detroit
Crowds gathered outside Navin Field early today to await the opening of ticket gates for the April 14 Detroit Tigers opener. The scene, described with garbled report, shows anticipation and the city's push to secure seats for the season debut.
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Navin Field
Italy Seaplane Race Entries Announced
A fragmentary report notes impending seaplane races with Italy as a participant. Details are garbled, but officials indicate hours remain before entries close and preparations proceed under the association’s supervision.
Generals to Open Track Season Soon
The North Carolina Melt representatives will be ready for the flat time season as the team prepares for early action. Weather has permitted extensive practices with Coven Fletcher satisfied with athlete condition.
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Generals
Navy Princeton football game moved to Annapolis field
Navy Superintendent Louis M. Nulton said the Navy Princeton game will be played at Annapolis on October 17 after attempts to relocate to Baltimore. He noted midshipmen travel to New York for the annual Army Navy game and emphasized avoiding academic disruption while keeping the game in its own field despite calls for changes.
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Annapolis
Louis M. Nulton
Naval Academy Today
Navy
Ndt
Baltimore Stadium
Pell wins English racquets tourney title
United States player Pell defeats G N Sheppard 14-8 12-15 14-4 to win the finals of the English racquets tournament in London. Pell earns the right to challenge the current holder H Lentiagi for the title.
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Pell
Asavelaterl Press
London
Maren
Ty Ped
United States
Ebithens Rib
General
Sheppard
W. Pell
Rin Holder
H. Lentiagi
Open Base Field Honor Gowdy First to Enlist
Fragmentary World War I account recalls Gowdy and other named figures, detailing infantry actions, French lines, and American command amid shelling. The scene centers on a moment of regrouping as shellfire increases and a unit leader urges retreat. Copyright 125 Associated Media.
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Gowdy
New York Ghats
Yorks
White Sox Camp in Shreveport Sees Player Releases
The White Sox trimmed their pitching staff after releasing Mappy Gas Foreman to Beaumont Texas and Steengrafe to Shreveport, with Weather and rain delaying games against the Cubs. Aaron Woreman was also released, while several players were shipped out or left for medical or trial purposes as Cleveland and St Louis reports note.
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Whites Sox
Shreveport
Alona
Sox
Eddie Collins
Mappy Gas Foreman
Beaumont
Tex
Mitton Sreengrafe
Shreveportelie
Culum
Steengrafe
Woreman
Rainsley
Cubs
Anzla
Los Angeles
Calif
Sacramento
Rabbit” Maranville
Denver Grigsby
Ineter
Pittsburgh Leads for Hockey Title in Western Playoffs
Duluth reports Eveleth players travel to Pit t sburgh after two losses in the U S amateur league series for the Western group crown. The final games are set for Tuesday and Wednesday night, shifted to Pittsburgh due to Eveleth’s financial constraints and travel costs.
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Duluth
Eveleth
United State Amateur Hockey League
Pittaburgh Yellow Jackets
Chemblonshin
Pittsburgh
Mountaineer Rivalry Shifts As Young Stars Rise
The Mountaineer squad sees Pat Diace and Huwley emerge as key contributors while Virginia Universit adjacent teams challenge for top positions. The season concentrates on determination from new players and steady leadership from veterans as the team seeks its best form yet.
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Wheeling
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Culver City Oval
Indianapolis Speedway
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Royal Air Club of Italy
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Naval Academy
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Eveleth Club
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