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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1925

Page

8

National League backs rosin use by pitchers at meeting

At its New York session the National League favored modifying rules to allow pitchers to use rosin under umpire supervision aiming to improve the game and reduce ball counts. President Heydler cited 3847 dozen balls used last season, more than prior years, with action postponed on other major issues.

Associated Press New York National League American League Sianae Belmont Hotel Heydler Landis Dreyfuss Barney Dreyfuss Pittsburgh Pirates William Veeck Chicago League Christy Mathewson Giants Boston Braves Mathewson Ohio Michigan

Scratch Best in Main Event at Jefferson Park

Three year old Scratch ridden by A Mortensen won the Palace Theater Claiming Handicap at Jefferson Park in 1 59 1 6 over Duckweed Mary Ellen O and three others. Ritter from Croissant Stable captured the West End Purse as the day drew a larger crowd aided by free admission for women. Management planned purse increases for higher quality races later in the meeting.

Associated Press New Orleans Scratch A. Mortensen L. E. Leichleiter Jefferson Park Palace Theater W. R. Sallee Duckweed Mary Ellen O Maid Track Poet Squarson Champignol Ritter Croissant Stable West End Mabel Seth Smart Guy Spats Jefferson Association Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association Cincinnati Eddy Plainsman Smacker Muldoon McTinkle Kit Carson Fast Mail Muse Nurse Swatch D. Jones L. Simon

Senators Win 1925 Pennant As AL Board Meets

The American League Board, led by President Ban Johnson, awarded the 1925 pennant to the Washington Senators and approved the league's financial report after a preliminary meeting ahead of tomorrow's annual session.

Associated Press New York American League Ban Johnson Washington Senators

Babe Ruth Backs Player-Writer Issue Support

Babe Ruth defends his role as a player writer as the Baseball Writers Association of America weighs the issue. In a letter to George Daley he praises the New York chapter for a keep-hands-off stance and notes Judge Landis approved the resolution.

Associated Press New Yorke Babe Ruth Baseball Writers’ Association of America George Daley New York Association Yankee Slugger Ruth

University of Cincinnati Football Schedule Changes for 1926

The 1926 Bearcats schedule shows minor changes with six opponents from last year returning. Georgetown Transylvania and Hanover are dropped while Marietta Western Reserve and Kentucky Wesleyan are added. Three away games, six home games, Nippert Stadium hosts most matches and two night games are set for Kentucky Wesleyan and Otterbein.

University of Cincinnati Georgetown Transylvania Hanover Maritta Western Reserve Kentucky Wesleyan Ohio University Denison Nippert Stadium Dayton Miami Otterbein Marietta Wittenberg Ohio Wesleyan Bearcats Buckeye Association

Buffalo Club President Denounces Toole in Salary Row

Samuel Robertson of the Buffalo Club accuses President John Conway Toole of falsely claiming a $2,000 salary increase. Robertson says Toole’s pay remains at $10,000, notes no raise for Toole, but confirms a raise for Toole’s secretary. He also demands a certified annual audit before paying roughly $3,500 in league assessments.

Buffalo Club Associated Press New York Samuel Robertson International League John Conway Toole Toole Jack Dunn Baltimore Robertson William J. Maley

Baseball Gossip Stirs 1884 Record Amid Trade Talks

In 1884 Charlie Sweeney of Providence struck out nineteen Boston batters in a nine inning game, a major league record. Detroit may pursue several trades to bolster the Tigers for a stronger season.

Charlie Sweeney Providence Boston

Florida Real Estate Buzz Draws MLB Figures

No fewer than fifty major league players and managers are reported to be spending the winter in Florida to participate in the real estate market, chasing deals and investments amid a busy off season.

Florida

Early baseball bats showed varied sizes in the sport

In the sport's early days players used irregular bats with lengths around 1 by 2 inches diameter. The absence of standard bat specifications reflected the lack of uniform equipment norms during that era.

Brainard to Manage Wichita Falls Club Next Season

If plans materialize, Fred Brainard former second baseman for the Baltimore I League champions last year would take the helm of the Wichita Falls team in the Texas League next season.

Fred Brainard Wichita Falls

Providence Fans Sample Every Class of Baseball

Providence fans in their time have enjoyed nearly every class of professional baseball from a National League team to a second class minor league outfit, reflecting a broad spectrum of local baseball history.

Providence

McGraw to Overhaul Giants Before Next Opening Day

New York baseball fans may see a transformed Giants lineup next spring if Manager McGraw proceeds with a heavy overhaul of a once invincible team.

New York Giants McGraw

Giants Face Uncertainty Ahead of Next Season

Only three players from last year’s squad are assured berths with the New York Giants. Veteran George Kelly is one, having done almost everything but pitch and catch for John McGraw in the last two seasons.

New York Giants George Kelly John McGraw

Magnates meet in Los Angeles to settle 1925 season affairs

Pacific Coast League magnates gather in Los Angeles in early January to wind up last season and discuss 1926 pennant race issues. A return to the twenty five man player limit is among the topics to be considered.

Los Angeles

Youngest leader guides Three I League for another year

President L. J. Wylie will preside over the Three I League again, noted as one of the youngest men in league history. He has three years of experience as a club magnate since succeeding Al Tierney as head of the circuit last year.

L. J. Wylie Gene al Tierney

Louisville Stirs for Shake-Up in Base Ball Roster

Gossip around the American Association says the Louisville Colonels may undergo a housecleaning before spring. Owner Knebelkamp was chagrined by their post season showing against the Baltimore Orioles and the San Francisco Seals, raising expectations of changes.

Louisville Colonels Knebelkamp Baltimore Orioles San Francisco Seals

Newport Goodwills to battle Friars in season opener

The Friar Gymnasium and Athletic Club basketball squad, fresh from a win over Purcell A. C., hosts the Newport Catholic Gym Goodwills in the Intercity League opener. The doubleheader starts with the Friar Pilgrims and Newport Catholic Gym Cats at 9 o clock.

Friar Gymnasium and Athletic Club Purcell A. C Newport Catholic Goodwills E Goodwills Buffaloes Friar Pilgrims

Grange Gains Six Yards In Bears Victory Over All Stars

Red Grange contributed modestly in Washington as the Bears beat the All-Stars 19 to 0. Grange carried ten times for sixteen yards, kicked an extra point, and left with minor injuries. J Bryan broke free for a 76 yard touchdown for Washington. Gate receipts were estimated around 15000 to 5000 by promoters.

Associated Press Washington Red Grange Chicago Bears Washington All-Stars J. Bryan University of Chicago Bryan Grange Hanny Bears Sternaman All-Stars Illinois Alfred L. Stern Ashington McKee Stern O. K

Bearcats Open Season Against Kentuckys Mountaineers

In the opening basketball game the Cincinnati Bearcats face a strong Kentucky Mountaineers quintet led by Wright Maggard Sherman Callawn Lewis and Dunn ham. The Mountaineers beat many foes last season and aim to end Cincinnati’s winning start with a road win in Berea.

U. of C. Bearcats Wright Maggard Kentucky Sherman Callawn Lewis Dunham Cincinnati Y. M. C. A. Wildcats Cincinnati Bearcats Maryville Tenn Highlanders

CANDIDATES ANNOUNCED FOR FRIAR CLUB OFFICES

August Wittrock and Edward Ganster seek Friar Gym and Athletic Club president posts at the annual election to be held December 11 from 7 to 9 30 p m at the Friar Gym Liberty and Vine streets. Other nominations include Geier Merland Lindenbaum Niehaus Stamm Wirmel and a board slate. Risk of directorship at Friarhurst also listed with Merland Kruse Theobald and Breitenbach running.

August M. Wittrock Edward Ganster Friar Gym Liberty and Vine Streets August Geier August Merland Henry’. Lindenbaum Bernard Niehaus Edward Stamm George Wirmel M. Spaeth J. Bath E. Creelman A. Flamm W. Groninger George Glandorf J. Tobin L. Beck Fred Kramer J. Brinker H. Kruse W. Eschenbach Henry Merland A. Kruse George Theobald H. Breitenbach Friarhurst Club

Stengel to Manage Toledo Club and Play Outfield

Charles D. Stengel of Glendale Cal, former NL outfielder, signed to manage the Toledo club of the American Association. President Joseph Otten announced the hiring and Stengel will also play in the outfield for the locals.

Stengel HENS Associated Press Toledo Charles D Casey) Stengel Glendale Cal American Association Joseph Otten O’brien

Boxing Card Approved For Public Auditorium Bout

The Boxing Commission approved a December 18 featherweight bout between Gershe of Cleveland and Holdie Shea of Chicago at Public Auditorium. The show will feature a twelve round decision bout as part of the boxing program.

Ny Gershe Cleveland Holdie Shea Chicago The Boxing Commission

Wooster Selecting 1926 Football Captain Henry Critchfield

Henry Critchfield center was tonight elected captain of the 1926 Wooster football team. He will be a senior next year and is the first Wooster center to win the captaincy.

Mass athletics demand endowment for major universities

The article argues mass athletics require huge endowments, estimating ten million dollars for large universities to support 1000 to 6000 athletes. It notes football covers costs at present, cites Ohio State attendance figures and large crowds abroad, and includes literary aside about a Walrus and golf imagery.

Women Eyes Own Golf Association In Quiet Talk

Not a Whit. The women have about decided to have their own golf association and run it as they may care to. The men in control may decide differently, but what good will it do. They might decide never to miss another ten-foot putt.

Dempsey Crown Fate in 1926 Seen Open to Three Paths

The article outlines three possibilities for Dempsey's heavyweight title in 1926: he retains a long layoff, he fights and wins, or he fights and loses. It notes a likely first option and doubts a fight with Wills, while mentioning a possible move toward a National Boxing Union countered by concerns about the sport’s disorder and burglary.

Dempsey

Prominent Boxers of 1925 Eye 1926 Matches and Gold Tone

As 1925 opened four top boxers dominated the scene Berlenbach Slattery Stribling and Delaney Slattery suffered two defeats early last year leaving Berlenbach Delaney and Stribling as the leading contenders A Berlenbach and Delaney bout could shape 1926 with Young Stribling if market demand for gold does not hamper mint output

Berlenbach Slattery Stribling Delaney

Ohio State Wins First Western Conference Title in 1916

In 1916 Ohio State secured its first Western Conference championship as the team earned the season’s top standings. The brief note highlights the historic victory and its significance for the Buckeyes.

Ohio State

Forward Pass Reforms Proposed By Football Tinkerers

A reader argues for a reform of the forward pass with restrictions on passing. Cited players Benny Friedman, Swede Oberlander, and Ernie Nevers as examples. Suggests treating blocked passes behind scrimmage as free balls and rewards for blocked punts as a model.

Benny Friedman Michigan Oberlander Dartmouth Ernie Nevers Stanford Mid-West

Ruth Sees Historic Winter Ahead For Career

Hornsby surges to next home run lead and Babe Ruth faces a challenge as Cardinals slugger Hornsby nears a peak. Ruth tightens routine and diet in a bid to chase records from March through October. A batting jubilee may break all-time marks with Hornsby’s swing eye and punch driving the effort.

G. H. Ruth Hornsby Cardinal Uth New York Tribune, Inc

Rocky Kansas Wins Lightweight Title Defense in Buffalo

Rocky Kansas also known as Rocco Aloysius Tozzo clinched the lightweight crown by defeating Jimmy Goodrich in a fifteen round bout in Buffalo. He declined a $15,000 offer to fight Lucien Vinez December 23 in Madison Square Garden, aiming to rest and study next moves.

Igoe New York World News Service New York Rocky Kansas Rocco Aloysius Tozzo Buffalo Jimmy Goodrich Goodrich Lucien Vinez Madison Square Garden Kansas Johnny Kilbane Kilbane Freddie Welsh Benny Léonard Michigan City Luis Vicentini Queensboro Long Island City Rocky Charley Murray Paluka Tozzo Murray Joe Charley Joe Kansas Charley White

Mack Beats McMullen In Ten-Round Lima Card

Johnny Mack of Cincinnati won a ten round decision over Terry McMullen of Huntington in Lima Ohio. In the semi final Lima fighter Jimmy Andrews stopped Jack Darcy in the third round. Paddy Phelan and Kid Hindoo drew in six rounds.

Associated Press Lima Johnny Mack Cincinnati Terry McMullen Huntington W. Va Jimmy Andrews Jack Darcy Covington Paddy Phelan Kid Hindoo

Smith Kassons Clinch 49 DeMolay Quintet 17

Smith-Kasson high school beat DeMolay quintet of Dayton Kentucky 49 to 17 last night. Overman Corcoran and Wuebbelding stood out on offense while Monoguean and Westover anchored the defense. Referee Berry. Time of periods ten minutes.

Smith-Kasson Dayton Kys Smith-Kassons Overman Corcoran Renny Monoguean Uebbelding Pan Overman, F Sanactuneidis Wuebbelding Cce Ada BO DeMolay Ey Es Cdiinivivediniglinsiiplinocontee Beouur Manson Bs Eaibiancholodiliiee Westover Ccersecerreecee Ancreanibie Eamtire, Ge Ensecseshivmesenseciens A Ae van Tene Cick Ciasemen Es I Nascsictie Eitererend Lisinsstesinnd Berry

Thistlethwaite Refuses to Alter Northwestern Grid Schedule

Glenn Thistlewaite Northwestern coach rejects Dr. Clarence Spears Minnesota proposal to swap dates for 1926 football games. Spears suggested Northwestern meet Michigan on October 16 and Minnesota play Indiana to avoid the two game arrangement.

Chicago Glenn Thistlewaite Northwestern University Clarence Spears Minnesota Northwestern Michigan Indiana

May Curtail Basket Ball Dribble To One Bounce Tells Why

Lynn W. St. John, head of the NCAA joint Rules Committee, reports growing support for a one bounce limit on dribbling. He notes coaches favor reducing dribbles to emphasize passing while retaining some dribble use. The move appears likely as several committee members favored cutting dribbles last year and opinion has strengthened.

St. John Columbus Lynn W. St. John National Collegiate Athletic Association Ohio Ohio State University Joint Rules Committee

Y B M C Cagers Set for Sigma Chi Clash

The Y B M C quintet meets Sigma Chi at the West End court in the year’s first important game. Y B M C stars include T Margolis F Pritz F Seltz P Piker and I Felson. Sigma Chi starts with L Arnzen F Niener Louis Arnzen Edward Arnzen and L Gerding.

Sigma-Chi West End T. Margolis F. Pritz F. Seltz P. Piker I. Felson Newport L. Arnzen F. Niener Louis Arnzen Edward Arnzen L. Gerding

Colgate Releases Football Coach Dick Harlow

New York December 8 The alumni athletic council granted the request of Colgate football coach Dick Harlow to be released from his contract. Harlow is reported to have an offer from the University of Western Maryland which he is expected to accept.

Colgate Associated Press New York Dick Harlow Alumni Athletic Council Harlow University of Western Maryland

Tijuana Race Day Outcomes Chronicle

Weather clear and track fast as eight races produce multiple winners at Tijuana. Midnight Bell leads the first race claiming event, Booze Beyer takes the maidens, and Missouri Boy edges Krekzman in the third. Fourth and seventh races see top payoffs for short fields, with Freecutter and Belle K. among others collecting purses.

Fenwick and Knights to Clash in Intercity Classic

Fenwick and Cincinnati K of C quintets meet tonight in the Fenwick Club gym in a key Intercity Basketball League game. It’s the first circuit outing for coach Tiny Pfeiffer’s Commercial Square tossers, facing a Knights squad praised for rapid improvement after a league opener win by both teams. The main game follows a Fenwick Pioneers vs K of C Cubs bout at 9 o’clock.

Fenwick Club Fenwick Cincinnati K. of C Pfeiffer Knights Cincinnati de Sales Fenwick Pioneers K. of C. Cubs

New Orleans Race Results First Race Summary

The New Orleans track opened with a claiming race for horses six furlongs or longer, Spaty ridden by J Colen won state earnings of $460, with St Charles and Settee finishing second and third respectively. The event attracted multiple runners including The Poet Squarson and Champignot in a tight finish.

Spaty J. Colen St. Charles A. Surlak Settee J. Dillon

Covington and Carthage to Play for Grid Title

Covington A C travels to Carthage Sunday for the Valley Merchants intermediate football championship. A 0 to 0 tie earlier signals a close contest as Covington beat West Night High and Carthage defeated Stuer Tigers last week. Kickoff is at 2 o clock with Shea ref Dunning ump Fordyce head linesman officiating.

Covington A. C Carthage Valley Covington West Night High Stuer Tigers Bud Abrams Shea Dunning Fordyce

College Scores Tie East Lansing and Greencastle Victories

In East Lansing Michigan State College defeated Olivet College by 23 points 36 to 13. In Greencastle Depauw beat Earlham 44 to 29.

East Lansing Mich Michigan State College Olivet College Greencastle Ind Depauw Earlham

Selections from Jefferson Park races listed

The card shows race by race selections including Goizeko Izarra Topsy Geisha Girl in the first race Adventurer Brown Trout Remnant in the second Sweeptown Hehrah Purity in the third Ritter Boston General Seen in the fourth Seths Alibi Sleepy Head Flag Lieutenant in the fifth Ten Sixty Bill O Flynn Macbeth in the sixth Poltova Edward Gray Lad o Mine in the seventh and a best chance SwEEPTONA.

Goizeko Izarra Ear Girl Diane Een Eae Owen Ereene Emma Geisha Girl Mix Sore Eeewen Rene Eee Flirt Mary Hogan Nell Adventurer Kirk Teas Mrs Pat Garr Tease Little Palee Mark Aurele Wild Bill Sir Ralph Medina May Buddy King’s Clere Thor Sibesdsoifeilekasn Sweeptena Weer Johnny Overton Silex II Stee Renee Enees Esas Ston Sree General Seth tLonesome Ebenee Eoe Eceahee Greentree Stables McDonagh Flag Lieutenant John S. Mosby Sleepyhead Polvo Eeene VC Seth Ward Gray Saeeeere Treasurer Lad Bosh Pereee Seth’s Flower Poltova Peter Derenee Jefferson Park Topsy Brown Trout Remnant Sweeptown Hehrah Purity Ritter Boston General Seen Seth Sleepy Head Ten Sixty Bill O’flynn Macbeth Edward Gray Lad O’ Mine Sweeptona

Tijuana First Race Adds Brass Band Aces

In a crowded program at Tijuana the First Race features Brass Band Salt Shot Archie Alexander as top entry. Second Race lists Ballynew Hence Full Moon with favored status. Third Race highlights First Pullet Smiling St Angelina. Fourth Race showcases Zealot Nebraska Lad El Cid. Fifth Race pairs Coeur de Lion Firm Friend Mulciber. Sixth Race features Margie K Master Crump Rundlathe. Seventh Race presents Jack Ledi Love Song Shasta Express. Eighth Race shows Earl Coombs El Mirasol Irwin entry with Margie K as Best Chance.

Jolly Bonita Psing Oisino Yokohama Girl Norfiel Four O Five Tenon Archie Alex’der Montana Om Craven Pop Ryan Bidtckabhene Sidnonsacee Full Moon Quintana Joe V Satna el Cid Antiquity Nebraska L Lady Inez Miss Emmett Stones tMaster Crump Cc Irwin le” Brest Wolf’s Cry Emenwneres McCadden Jack Ledi Penrod Connell Rob Roy Earl Doom C. B. Irwin Tijuana Brass Band Salt Shot Archie Alexander Ballynew Hence Smiling St. Angelina Zealot Nebraska Lad Coeur de Lion Firm Friend Mulciber Margie K Master Crump Rundlathe Love Song Shasta Express Earl Coombs el Mirasol Irwin Entry

Nominations Hit 2,123 for Saratoga Stakes in 1926

The Jockey Club reports 2,123 entries for the August Saratoga meeting, up 171 from 1924. H. P. Whitney tops owners with 110 nominations, followed by Willis Sharpe Kilmer 97 and others including Rancocas Stable 51, R. T. Wilson Jr. 16, E. R. Bradley 68, and Joseph Widener 55.

Saratoga Association Jockey Club H. P. Whitney Willis Sharpe Kilmer Binghamton Nike Sportsman Rancocas Stable R. T. Wilson, Jr The E. R. Bradley Kentucky Turfman Joseph FB Widener Philadelphia the Riddle Farm J. F. Byens Pittsburgh

Wittenberg Coach Bans Court Practice This Winter

Springfield Ohio reports Coach E R Godfrey of Wittenberg College has started the season by banning all persons including sports writers from court practice this winter. The move limits press access and changes customary preseason coverage.

Associated Press Springfield E. R. Godfrey Wittenberg College

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