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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1925

Page

6

American League extends Ban Johnson term to 1935

Ban Johnson’s presidency is extended by five years with a new contract paying 40 000 dollars annually. The vote followed last year’s effort to depose him amid rule disputes with Commissioner Landis. League meetings also address rosin use, holiday games, and expanding the player limit, with major changes anticipated at a joint session.

New York Ban Jahnson American League Landis Elba Alf Beipuneda Cnses Johnson Chicago Philip D.ball St. Louis Renee Pacific Coast American Association International Washington, D. C Frank J. Navin Detroit Club Phillip D. Ball E. 8. Barnard Cleveland Jacob Ruppert Robert Quinn Boston

Route handicap to Seths Alibi at Jefferson Park

Seths Alibi ridden by Sammy Steele won the McDonogh Handicap mile and 70 yards at Jefferson Park, finishing in 1 46 as Sleepy Head faltered to rail running. Glib and Klingesclere, Little Ammie, and Bolton also won its races as card completed with Pontalba Purse outcome.

Associated Press New Orleans Seth Sammy Steele B. Gentry Jefferson Park F. M. Kelly John 8 Mosby Polvo McDonogh Sleepy Heag John SS. Mosby L. Pichon Glib Klingesclere Little Ammie Steele Bolton Boots Darnell Pontalba Ritter

Coveleskie Tops American League Pitchers for 1925

Stanley Coveleskie of the Washington Senators was named the most effective AL pitcher for 1925, beating Herb Pennock after corrected figures reduced Pennock’s innings and earned runs. Coveleskie also led the league in win loss percentage, earning double honors.

Chicago Stanley Caveleskie Washington Senators Herb Pennock Yankees New York Washington Star Pennock Coveleskie

Basketball Scores Sees 16 to 20 In Pulaski Post Riot

In the Pulaski Post roundup, De J York-Columbia and St. John's Brooklyn posted 16 and 20 points respectively as basketball scores are reported.

Pulaski Post de J . “York Columbia St. John’s Brooklyn

Earnshaw price stalls Cubs bid for pitcher

New Cubs manager Joe McCarthy sought George Earnshaw from Baltimore coach Jack Dunn. Dunn asked 150000 dollars plus war tax, but McCarthy did not press the deal despite William Wrigley Jr.’s large purse backing the effort.

Jack Dunn New York Joe McCarthy William Wrigley Chicago Cubs Wrigley McCarthy Baltimore Pilot George Earnshaw Baltimore Dunn

Harrison Cagers To Play Union College

Harrison plans a three game opening night at L B Harrison on Wednesday with Lit tleford and Ludlow High School in the first match then the Sigma Chi Midgets versus the Harrison Eagles and finally the Harrison Big Five vs Hebrew Union College.

L. B. Harrison W. O. Rakestraw West Seventh Street Littleford Ludlow High School Greater Cincinnati Sigma Chi L. B. Harrison Eagles Newport L. B. Harrison Court Harrison Quintet Hebrew Union Colleg Popken Ft Harrisons Clarence “Bud” Yio Collegians Marty Reddington Harrison- Hobie Abrams McCormick

Spears and Rockne Fix Notre Dame Minnesota Grid Date

The Notre Dame Minnesota football game next year is set for October 9 by telephonic agreement between Dr. Clarence Spears and Knute Rockne. The date resolves a conflict from a Big Ten meeting when Northwestern and Minnesota claimed October 23.

Associated Press Minneapolis Minn Notre Dame Minnesota Clarence Spears Knute Rockne Chicago Orthwwestern

Tijuana Race Results First Four Claiming Stakes

Horse racing results from Tijuana show six races with purses from 700 to 1000 dollars. Notable finishes include Trapnet winning the first race, Quintana Roo and Hence top finishers in the second, Smiling and First Pullet in the third, Antiquity and Hands Up in the fourth, Contusion and Firm Frontiera in the fifth, and Master Crump plus Shasta Express in the sixth. Weather clear, track fast.

Pirates Rally Past St Pats In Sharp NPHL Win

Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Toronto St Pats 8 to 6 in a late rally here. Babe Oneill starred with three goals, while Drury also excelled for the Pirates in the National Professional Hockey League contest.

Pirates Associated Press Pittsburgh Pittsburg Pirates Toronto St. Pats Babe Drury

After sport crest and winter cheer returns

The piece notes sports persist through year end with boxing, bowling, and golf roars. It highlights a Husker player who blocked, carried the ball for gains for three years, prompting questions about him as a standout figure. TRANS MISSISSIPPIAN.

Mississ Ippian

Hagen and Jones primed for major match play test

The piece previews a Sarasota Pasadena clash between Hagen and Jones as the two leading golfers of their era. Jones has not lost an amateur championship match in two years and has ten straight wins, while Hagen has not dropped a PGA match in the same span. Their Atlanta four ball meeting was won by Jones. The anticipated duel centers on short game around the green, with both players famed for killer putter instincts and dramatic styles.

Hagen Bobby Jones Sarasota Pasadena Fla Jones Atlanta Tom Morris Watts Gunn

A Voice From the West on Ed Weir as all American pick

Dear Sir discusses Ed Weir of Nebraska as a contender for the all America team. Warren Brown of Chicago praises Weir as a blocker who makes life easy for the backfield choices and challenges critics. Weir plays tackle and stands out for his reliability.

Ed Weir Nebraska Warren Brown Chicago Weir

Grange Dimming Ruth as U S Athletic Hero in Paris

Paris dispatch notes Harold Grange is supplanting Babe Ruth as America’s top athlete in French press. Le Matin will feature a front page sketch of Grange’s football career with a large figure in head gear. The piece says Grange’s fame and earnings outshine Ruth’s, widely publicized in Paris.

Associated Press Paris Harold Red Grange Babé Ruth America le Matin Illinois Babe Ruth

Champion Austins To Play Purcell At Court Tonight

The Austin basketball team champions of the Intercity League defend their title at the Austin Athletic Club tonight in a circuit game against Purcell A C five. Coach Medeweller’s squad remains the core from last season with stars Harp Bruener Red Meinerding Puss Murray Turk Burke Dago Kurtz Larry Averbeck and newcomer Larry Noland. Purcell, defeated in their opener, expects a stronger showing against the champions. The league game starts at 9 with an earlier Austin Emeralds versus Purcell Orioles tilt.

Austin Athletic Club Austin Purcell A. C. Five Medeweller Harp” ‘Bruener Red’’ Meinerding Puss” Murray Turk’ Burke Larry” Noland The Immaculate A. C Purcell Austin Emeralds Purcell Orioles

Vic Ross to Fight Rose Headliner at Fort Tonight

Vic Ross and Chickey Rose lightweights meet in a ten round headliner at Ft. Thomas tonight in a well matched bout. The card includes a six round semi windup Jack Warner versus Jack Raines and a five round feature Van House versus Henry Powell. Preliminaries include Sam Potts versus Kent Woll Pat Haines versus Dick Sullivan George Allen versus Kid Lickert and Walter Bull versus Harvey Thorpe.

Vic Ross Chickey Rose Ft. Thomas Jack Warner Jack Raines van House Henry Powell

YMCA Intermural Basketball League Ends

The YMCA Wednesday Night Intermural Basketball League finished with the Triangles leading after winning five games and losing one. The Matheus forfeited a game for lack of five players, costing them a share of first place, while the Triangles defeated Argo to seal sole possession.

Matheus Triangles Argonautg Boe Nal Sainte

Nevers Leads Stanford to Vicious Victory Over California

Ernie Nevers starred as Stanford toppled California in a landmark win the Indians had not achieved in twenty years. He totaled 117 rushing yards nine kicks for 41.2 yard average and played every offensive snap except one, earning praise from Owen Merrick of San Francisco.

Nevers Stanford California Indians Ernie Nevers Owen Merrick San Francisco Pacific Slope Huntington Nisbet Gillis Clarke Morrison

Vague Golf Imagery Echoes Bryant Poetic Reflection

Fragmented verse recalls Bryant on melancholy days with golf clubs stored in a corner. Mentions mashie brassie and snow on a putting green and Apri distant under another sun, creating a symbolic, dreamlike mood.

Bryant

Berlenbach Stribling Clash Could Fill Any Arena

The text ponders a Berlenbach versus Stribling light heavyweight title bout with Delaney at stake and Tex Rickard aiming to stage it in Madison Square Garden. A prior six round Berlenbach Stribling drew 20 000 fans. today the matchup could fill any indoor or outdoor arena, depending on Rickard’s reception of terms.

Igoe New Y World News Service New York Bridgeport Conn Cook Jack Delaney Paul Berlenbach Madison Square Garden William B. Herns Delaney Délaney Jimmy de Forat Hizzoner Dewey Mr. Ovila -Chapdelaine Ovila Jack John Lester Johnson Buddy Johnson Andy Kid) Palmer Berlenbach Summit Mike Reilly George Jackson Harold Mays Pat~McCarthy Alex Rely George Cook King Solomon Tex Rickard Stribling Rickard

Star backs depart as key players head to new seasons

An exodus of top backfield talent hits the college scene with Nevers of Stanford Wycoff of Georgia Tech Hubert of Alabama and Tesreau of Washington moving on. Wycoff’s early injury reportedly halted his standout form leaving questions about his potential impact this season.

Maides Nevers Stanford Wycoff Georgia Tech Hubert Alabama Tesreau Washington

Pedestrian specimens urged before extinction risk grows

No one has yet collected specimens of the pedestrian creature as extinction looms. Scientists warn that delaying for many months could seal the fate of the species.

New York Tribune, Inc

Fenwicks Beat K of C Quintet in Intercity League Opener

The Fenwick Club basketball team rallied in the closing minutes to beat the Cincinnati Council K of C quintet 83 to 25 at Commercial Square Court, with Corcoran and Benning leading Fenwicks and Sterman at back guard. A preliminary game saw Fenwick Pioneers overpower the K of C Cubs 42 to 10.

Pioneers Cubs Fenwick Club Cincinnati Council K. of C. Quintet Commercial Square Court Fenwicks Knights Caseys Corcoran Benning Sterman Simcoe Fenwick Pioneers K. of C Cubs K. of Ee Etidgnon Sinee Sosesiuion Eoes Ccceeatebala Dircaccdbaletiice Dti Vecsdas Scien Cicab Gunning Battrior al Krueck Smemnrinenint Fenwick— FG SAS Nota Sealison Bk Mvisageskesktnassteaaw Arene Ps Judlidiseladebigiaevesictsidid Beese Coulibe Maee Gerard Harrington

Hughes and Highland To Meet At Cincinnati Court

Hughes High School basketball faces Highland High tomorrow on the University of Cincinnati court. Hughes relies on new players as coach Ed Krueck has no letter winners, while Highland votes to extend a strong season start after a 29 to 17 win over Withrow last week.

Hughes High Highland High School University of Cincinnati Highland Hughes Withrow Ed Krueck Reds

De Sales Club Plans Tryout Night in Woodburn

The De Sales Club new in the Catholic Intercity Basket Ball League holds a practice at its gym tonight. Players seeking a tryout should report to Coach Lou Krehnbrink at the De Sales Club Woodburn avenue and road at 7:30 PM.

Desales de Sales Club The de Sales Lou Krehnbrink Woodburn Avenue Road

Owners of Clubs Asking Too Much For Ball Players

In New York December 9 the baseball market shows exorbitant prices for major league talent. Cubs president William L. Veeck considered defeat after securing only minor league outfielder Clyde Beck. Red Sox executive Lee Fohl faced no takers amid heavy offers from others while Phillies manager Art Fletcher chased Jimmy Ring and Butch Henline. Burleigh Grimes remains pricey for Brooklyn as negotiations stall across the majors.

Associated Press New York William L. Veeck Cubs Chicago Clyde Beck Los Angeles Lee Fohl Boston Red Sox Leo Hartnett John McGraw Veeck Art Fletcher Phillies Jimmy Ring Butch Henline Wilbert Robinson Brooklyn Burleigh Grimes Grimes

Roser Sold to Birmingham from Baltimore Internationals

Jack Roser outfielder with the Baltimore Internationals has been sold to Birmingham of the Southern Association. Manager Jack Dunn announced the deal. Roser is a left handed slugger who gained fame with Rochester in the Eastern League and played one season for Baltimore.

Associated Press New York Jack Roser Baltimore Internationals Birmingham Jack Dunn Roser Rochester Baltimore

Portland Player Trades Shift Coast League Balance

Charles High outfielder and Dave Keefe pitcher sold to Buffalo club of the International League by Portland club of the Pacific Coast League. Woodring option transferred to Waterbury club of the Eastern League. Thomas L. Turner president of Portland club reported from New York via wire.

Associated Press Portland Ore Charles’ High Dave Keefe Buffalo Club Woodring Martinsburg W. Va Waterbury Thomas L. Turner New York

Hawks Sell First Baseman to Newark IL Club

The Philadelphia Nationals sold first baseman Chicken Hawks to the Newark club of the International League. The purchase price was not announced and no players were exchanged.

Associated Press New York Hawks Newark Philadelphia Nationals Arthur Fletcher Quaker

Kansas City Announces Purchase of Chick Fewster

George Muehlebach owner of the Kansas City club announced in a telegram from New York that infielder Chick Fewster has been purchased from the Cleveland Americans. The purchase price was not disclosed.

Associated Press Kansas City W. L Fewster Cleveland Americans George Muehlebach Kansas City Club American Association New York

New Orleans Racing Results First Through Seventh Races

Results from a New Orleans race meet feature seven claiming and handicap events. Winners include Glib with jockey L Pichon in race one, Kingsclere ridden by L Pichon in race two, Little Ammie with S Steele in race three, Ritter with S Breele in race four, Seth's ane in the McDonogh Handicap race five, Ball Gee with Stutts in race six, and Treasurer with J Dillon in race seven. Scratched entries listed. weather clear and track good.

Hour Roller Skate Race at Reichert's Park

A first of its kind hour long roller skate team race is set for Reichert's Park Cumminsville on Saturday night. About four teams of three men each are expected to enter before entries close. The team traveling the farthest in the hour wins a handsome prize. Jimmy Clinger, Southern Ohio amateur champion, is already entered. The race starts at 10 15 o clock.

Reichert’s

Killefer Becomes Aide To Hornsby With Cardinals

Bill Killefer ex Cubs manager signed as assistant to Rogers Hornsby of the St. Louis Cardinals for the 1926 season. Killefer a former catcher and long time Cubs skipper. Maranville briefly led the Cubs before resigning and George Gibson took over in Pittsburgh.

Bill Killefer Rogers Hornsby New York Chicago Cubs 8&J. Louis Cardinals Killefer Cubs Walter Maranville George Gibson Pittsburgh

Selections at Jefferson Park Horse Races

Listing of race results with horse names and riders from Jefferson Park selections. Includes races from first to eighth with entries such as Aunt Laura Ray Reese Miss Caltha Serena Idle Thoughts Queen Bess and Idle Thoughts as best chance.

Jefferson Park Socket In Aunt Laura Jack Rieger Dust Proof Attillia Tickler Music Girl Mabel Seth Espanol Iirish Lace Overtake Rocking Guelph Prince James Wilkesbarre Spats Eager Boys Believe Me Spugs Gee Headcover Chance Tijuana Marie K Water Ray Reese Fullanti Recruit Miss Caltha King Serena Idle Thoughts Queen Bess Sophia Goldman Buck Pond Knighthood Caroline Edmon Reap Cofeld Headache Chief Archee Picnic Mannikin NI

Turbulent Tauana Entries in Mixed Claiming Card

The race card lists multiple claiming events for two and three-year-olds plus older mares at varying purse levels from 700 to 1000 dollars. Entries include Dixie Skies 106 and Laur al Run 112 in maiden two-year-olds, My Friend Pat 104 and Mount Rose 104 among three-year-olds, and Knighthood 110 along with Captain ere res 104 in later contests. Sixth Race offers 800 purse with Coffield and Extra Edition among entrants while other races feature Yokohama Girl Idle Thoughts White Goldman Queen Besa and Rocks among noted competitors.

Dixie Skies Reese Laural Run Casinace Dicksiskocas Ears Ee Kle Friend Pat Marse John End Man Furious Bill Mount Rose Rose Atkin Heas Fullanti Lady Abbott Sie WiS.c.sun Bod Ctia Smart Horse Miss Caltha Our Boyz Brother John Jack Fairman Casside Irigh Coffield Bill McCloyx Yokohama White Goldman Queen Besa Worthman Tokalon Tulameen Kid Ata

Pesek Reinstated by State Athletic Commission

John Pesek from Chicago was reinstated by the State Athletic Commission after initially being suspended for failing to appear at a wrestling show in New York after signing a contract to work there.

New York John Pesek Chicago State Athletic Commission

Indiana Completes 1926 Grid Schedule

Indiana University and Notre Dame agreed to a 1926 football game on November 6 in South Bend after a call between athletic directors. The schedule includes two games against Northwestern and matchups with Depauw, Kentucky, Wisconsin, Mississippi A. and M. College, and Purdue in Bloomington, Lafayette, and Bloomington again.

Associated Press Bloomington Ind Indiana Notre Dame South Bend Z. G. Clevenger Indiana University Knute Rockne Northwestern Depauw Kentucky Wisconsin Mississippi A M. College Purdue Lafayette

McLarnin Taylor Foul Sees ReMatch Hopes Dented

Efforts to arrange an immediate rematch between Jimmy McLarnin and Bud Taylor failed after McLarnin won the Vernon bout on a foul. Managers sought a one month rule waiver, but Commissioner Sterling saw no reason to grant it for Taylor and promised further consideration.

Associated Press Hollywood Cal Jimmy McLarnin Oakland Bud Taylor Terre Haute Ind Vernon McLarnin State Athletic Commission W. P. Sterling Taylor

Notre Dame Declines To Play Game On Coast

Notre Dame has declined an invitation to play St Marys College in San Francisco next December. Knute Rockne wired that the Saints game would be possible but absence from me makes it impossible. Notre Dame already has a scheduled game with USC in Los Angeles on December 4 and Madigan sought a contest on December 11.

Associated Press Oakland Cal University of Notre Dame St. Mary's College San Francisco Ed Madigan Saints Knute Rockne Notre Dame Re Dame University of Southern California At Los Angeles Madigan

Harris Signs $7000 Florida Winter League Manager Deal

Stanley Bucky Harris announced he signed a $7,000 contract to manage a Coral Gables representative team in the Florida Winter League for the Washington Club owners.

New York Stanley (Bucky) Harris Washington Coral Gables

Tie in soccer match between Oxford and Cambridge

London December 9 Oxford and Cambridge played to a 2 to 2 draw in the annual soccer match at Chelsea. Both teams produced a fast paced contest with goals from key players and a late equalizer by Cambridge to salvage the draw.

London Oxford Cambridge Chelsea

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