Oregon to hire Army coach McEwan to lead Ducks
Captain John J. McEwan, Army football coach for three years, was chosen as the new head coach for the University of Oregon. He will resign from the Army to take the Ducks job, arriving after ending duties with the 65th Infantry and joining spring practice.
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Uby
Associated Press
Eugene
Ore
John J. McEwan
United States Military Academy
University of Oregon
McEwan
United States
Qantain McMwan
Virgil D. Earl
Porto Rico
Army
New York
West Point
Naval Academy
West Pointers
Navy
Sixty-fifth Infantry
Military Academy
West Oint
Oregon
Colonel Koehler
Minnesota
University of Minnesota
Charles D. Daly
Archibald Johnsons Big Win at New Orleans Race
Archibald M. Johnson son of Senator Hiram Johnson scored a big win at the New Orleans track as his horse Spread Eagle took the fourth race at 72 to 1. Archie says he will not reveal the winnings beyond calling it a nice amount.
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New York World News Service
San Francisco
Archibald M. Johnson
United States
Hiram Johnson
New Orleans
Spread Eagle
Archie
Johnson
May Force Grange To Tell How Much He Owes Manager
Harold E Red Grange may be required to disclose any money he owes manager C C Pyle as Crane sues Pyle for 1060 and 217 98 in Detroit Circuit Court. Grange is garnishee defendant, must reveal debts or face further action. Also named are James Counselman Edward Sternaman and George Halas over gate receipts.
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Detroit
Harold E
Red) Grange
C. C. Pyle
Pyle
C. Howard Crane
Crane
Champaign
Ill
Grange
James Conselman
Detroit Panthers
Chicago Bears
Edward Sternaman
George Halas
Bears
Donald Wallace
Fights of Newsboys Planned at People's Theater
Morris H. Isaacs outlines fourteen three round bouts for the newsboys championships at People's Theater next Saturday night. White and colored titles will be decided the same evening. 248 recruits joined the force last month as the Newsboys Protective Association pushes fundraising and planning.
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Newsboys’ Protective Association
Havlin
Morris H. Isaacs
Newsboys
People’s Theater
Charles A. Culbertson
Isaacs
Rosenthal
Newsies
Joe Rosenthal
Army of Newsboys
Association
Murray Seasongood
Barrett Pilfers Loss as Schlaifer Wins on Foul
Mor rie Schlaifer of Omaha defeated Bobby Barrett of Clifton Heights on a foul in the third round of a ten round bout in Philadelphia. Barrett admitted fouling after the stoppage, and had protested low blows moments earlier. Both weighed 152 pounds.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Morrie Schlaifer
Omaha
Neb
Bobby Barrett
Clifton Heights
Barrett
Schlaifer
Church Opens Season With Austins This Saturday
The Christ Church basketball team begins its season Saturday on the Austin floor facing the champions. Coach Albert plans a week of strenuous practice to master the elusive hoop as the opener looms. All current players and hopeful newcomers report at 8 o clock tonight.
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Christ Church
Austins
Austin
Albert
Gershe to Box Schaefer in Toledo bout
Benny Gershe of Cleveland and Herbie Schaefer of Chicago are set for a twelve round no decision bout at Toledo on January 6 with a 126 pound limit. Also note Saint Paul operates forty outdoor skating rinks this winter.
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Associated Press
Cleveland
Benny Gershe
St Paul
Xavier cagers begin first drill for Musketeers season
Xavier University opens its basketball drill at Memorial Hall with about twenty candidates under coach Joe Meyer. Circleville A.C. is the season opener on January 1. Veterans include Reynolds Bray Weiner Healey Al bers Kelly with King and McGrath sidelined by injuries. sophomores Williams Cline Burns Lawler show promise.
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Memorial Hall
St. Xavier College
Joe Meyer
Meyer
Musketeers
Circleville A.C
Circleville
St. Xavier
Musketeer
George Reynolds
Dick Bray
Jakie Weiner
Charley Healey
Harry Albers
Joe Kelly
Kelly
Bob King
King
Andy McGrath
Johnny Williams
Tom Cline
Ed Burns
Joe Lawler
New Orleans Race Results Show Unlucky Finish. Multiple Races Held
In a long card at New Orleans, Bach et al won the first purse of 700 with Little Manager and Secret among top finishers. Second race saw Royal Miss win for jockey Heupel, while third and fourth races produced notable payouts for Naughty Nisha and Muldoon. Orpheus led the fifth race, Duckweed placed, and sixth and seventh races featured Contact and Rodeo with strong showings. Weather cloudy with a fast track. numerous scratches noted across races.
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Dr. Larrabee
Andry
Bally Nuisance
de Grado
Bar Light
Pre Adens
Flight
Mary Hogan
Little Moon
Burnt
General Seth
Savory Girl
Emma G
Goizeko Izarra
Royal Miss
J. Heupel
Boy From Home
E. Beach
Sir Ralph
J. Colen
California boxing law proves satisfactory after one year
After one year in operation the California boxing law faced pessimistic forecasts but turned out reasonably satisfactory to all parties involved, according to officials and stakeholders.
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California
Two Dartmouth Men Included On Rice's All American Eleven
Collier's Weekly lists Grantland Rice selections for 1924 All American. Dartmouth places Diehl and Oberlander among the guards and backs, sharing backfield with Grange Wilson and Nevers. The lineup includes Thayer and Oosterbaan ends, Chase and Weir tackles, McMillan center, and Nevers fullback.
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Dartmouth
Rice
New York
Collier’s Weekly
Grantland Rice
Walter Camp
Associated Press
Diehl
Oberlander
Collier's
Grange
George Wilson
Nevers
Caspar Whitney
Irvington-on-Hudson
N. Y
Mr. Camp
Thayer
Pennsylvania
Oosterbaan
Michigan
Chase
Pittsburgh
Weir
Nebraska
Hess
Ohio State
McMillan
Princeton
Quier
Illinois
Wilson
Washington
Stanford
What Football Means and Its Place Under Scrutiny
A historical essay discusses football's virtues and flaws, arguing it builds character but criticizing overemphasis driven by alumni pressure and scheduling to fund stadiums. It questions replacements if football is restricted, pondering youth energy and societal temptations.
Overemphasis in College Sports Spars Questioning
A leading coach questions football's prominence in universities arguing scholars must meet higher standards. He notes Yale and Harvard earned over 600000 from football in a season while world series and prize fights exceed that in a single event. Football funds expand mass athletics across many sports.
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Yale
Harvard
Eastern College Conference Proposed for Football Oversight
In 1925 opinion asserts football needs a national approach with regional conferences. A ten to twelve college board should set high standards, protect football, and handle emerging problems without rigid schedules. Growth of professional football prompts urged reforms and patient, reasoned progress.
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New York Tribune, Inc
Columbia Students Say Rockne Deceived In Coach Bet
The Spectator at Columbia University editorializes that harm was done and Rockne was a victim of deception amid the announced hiring and denial of him as coach. It criticizes a small university group handling activities and notes Rockne will stay several weeks before a vacation with Jesse Harper at Harper’s Kansas ranch.
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New York
Spectator
Columbia University
Knute Rockne
Columbia
Notre Dame
Rockne
Jesse Harper
Kansas
Rockne Guesses He Still Rules Notre Dame Football
Knute Rockne, Notre Dame coach, returned to South Bend amid the New York furor over a reported Columbia signing. Officials say he remains under Notre Dame contract and has no plan to leave, while Rockne hints he will continue with the Irish.
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Rockne
South Bend
Ind
Knute K. Rockne
Notre Dame
New York
Indiana
Columbia University
George Finn
Greb Angles Delaney Match Not Todd as Opponent
James Mason said Harry Greb is matched with Jimmy Delaney of St. Paul, not Roland Todd British champion who arrived in New York to meet Greb on January 12 on the Coast. Mason arranged the Delaney bout over a week ago and Greb is in Nashville tonight for a fight with Soldier Buck.
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Pittsburgh
James
Red) Mason
Harry Greb
Greb
Jimmy Delaney
St. Paul
Roland Todd
New York
Dispatches
Magan
Delaney
Nashville
Tann
Soldier Buck
Fitzsimmons Wins Narrow Decision in Newark Fight
Newark heavyweight Bob Fitzsimmons defeated Bud Gorman of Enosha Wisconsin in a twelve round newspaper decision. Fitzsimmons weighed 188 pounds to Gorman's 199.
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Associated Press
Newark
N. J
Bob Fitzsimmons
Bud Gorman
Enosha
Wis
Fitzsimmons
Gorman
Zavic Earns Decision Over Rappaport in Ten Rounds
Pittsburgh welterweight Jack Zivic won a ten round decision over Newark’s Jack Rappaport in a hard fought bout. Zivic weighed 14220 pounds and Rappaport 145 pounds at ringside.
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Zaivic
Adsoc
Pittsburgh
Jack Zivic
Jack Rappaport
Newark
N. J
Vic
Rappaport
Mackinac Island Seeks Dempsey Title Bout Transfer
Toledo reports Carlos C. Hanks says Mackinac Island businessmen offered Floyd Fitzsimmons 250000 to move the Dempsey Wills title bout to the island. Ed Ballard and W. S. Woodfill pledged a 100000-seat arena if the transfer succeeds. talks were held in Chicago and Dempsey’s camp in California.
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Dempsey
Mackinac Island
Toledo, O
Carlos C. Hanks
Floyd Fitzsimmons
Jack Dempsey
Arry Wills
Island
Hanks
Ed Ballard
Chicago
Mackinac
W. S. Woodfill
Fitzsimmons
Hitzsimmons
Woodfill
California
Todd to Meet Greb in January Title Bout
British middleweight champion Roland Todd arrived in New York aboard the Mauretania and will travel to Vernon California for a January 12 title fight against world champion Harry Greb.
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New York
Roland Todd
Mauretania
Vernon
Cal
Harry Greb
Glick Wins Technical Knockout Over Lombardo in NYC Fight
New York featherweight Joe Glick scored a technical knockout over Jose Lombardo of Panama in the sixth round of a twelve round bout. Glick weighed 129 pounds and Lombardo 129 pounds.
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New York
Joe Glick
Jose Lombardo
Panama
Glick
Lombardo
William Wood dies at 62 former boxing figure
Honolulu report says William Billy Wood a former notable boxer died in the city. He was credited with outpointing James J. Corbett when Corbett held the world heavyweight title.
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Honolulu
William
Billy) Wood
James J. Corbett
Wallace and Lohman to headline boxing charity show
The Cincinnati Boxing Commission stages a Monday night benefit at People's Theater with Roy Wallace of Indianapolis weighing 168 pounds and Joe Lohman of Toledo at 178. A half dozen bouts are planned with all proceeds after purses going to crippled children and orphans.
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Cincinnati Boxing Commission
People's Theater
Roy Wallace
Indianapolis
Joe Lohman
Toledo
Wallace
Lohman
New York
Hal Stewart
Boxing Commission
Cannon on coast to see Dempsey
Ray Cannon of Milwaukee arrives in Los Angeles as attorney for Jack Dempsey to discuss a new contract for a heavyweight title match with Harry Wills. Floyd Fitzsimmons, the promoter, is due to arrive with his offer. if unsatisfactory, other promoters may bid to back the bout.
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Associated Press
Los Angeles
Ray Cannon
Milwaukee
Jack Dempsey
Harry Wills
Floyd Fitzsimmons
Dempsey
Ills
Cannon
Fitzsimmons
Pickerings Open Season at Ft Thomas Tonight
The Pickering Hardware Company basketball team begins its fourth season with a game against Christ Church of Ft. Thomas at Highland High School gym. The Pickerings, in the Progressive Retail Merchants' League, expect a high final standing and have trained diligently and are in excellent condition.
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Pickering Hardware Company
Christ Church
Ft. Thomas
Highland High School
Pickerings
Progressive Retail Merchants
Buccaneer Five Seek Local Basketball Games
The Buccaneer Five want to book games with teams averaging 100 to 110 pounds and having their own court. For bookings call Bill at Canal 6816.
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Buccaneers
Buccaneer Five
Selections at Jefferson Park Amid Mixed Entries
The card lists several races with horses like Lou Shank Diahe Powder Wapiti Tickler St Donald Blackstone Poor Sport Keaolani Caré Free Monday Ten Six Gread d Dad Kyrock Sweep Ocean Current Head Cover Frances Victoria CARE FREE TIJUANA Summer Sigh Ginger Ann Lockdale My Friend Pat End Man Chief Sponsor Deep Thought Margie K Rubion Rouge Pole Star Edmon Good Hope Shasta Yokohama Girl Ruth Gold Cleo Rochester Crystal Beer Sophia Goldman My Friend Pat Isaman Chance.
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Jay
the Mule Skinner
Iss Viola
Dew Bank
Ay Reese
Little Tokalo
Irish Jury
Ester
Happy Rdoyan O
Turpin
Ly Buck
Ethel
Marsie
Kfo
Ena Rouge
Emmeri
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Jae
Satie
Ossrorssiveeseice
Ts. Lon
Prince Pan
Lang
Jim Bethel
Apostle
A Ibaa
Husban
Hike
Endicott
General Seaereas
I Sar Ieee
Shane ‘Overton
Mart
Fornovo
Kent
Mrs. P
Wwiti
Richelieu
Julia M
Fehrah
Quivero
Belario
Pat Case
Amelia
Aeeneetteres
Nell Blackstone
John Q. Kelly
Sue
Keaolani
Alor
Buena Vista
Mervinia
Buster
Erning
Aney
Eeee Beauregard
Sethi
Fanny Courtin
Jewell
Tod
Bill O’flynne
Ule Anne Teena Ners
Preferry
Fox
Marjorie
Belpre
Bueko Terete
Francis Victoria
Manifold
Sone
Ney
Jefferson Park
Lou Shank
Diahe
Powder
Wapiti
Tickler
St. Donald
Blackstone
Gread d Dad
Kyrock
Ciligule
Flag Lieu
Bill O'Flynn
Ocean Current
Frances Victoria
Tijuana
Summer Sigh
Ginger
Ann
Lockdale
Pat
End Man
Deep Thought
Margie K
Rubion Rouge
Pole Star
Edmon
Race—Good Hope
Shasta Wexpress Yokohama
Ruth Gold
Joe
Cleo’s
Rochester
Crystal Beer
Sophia Goldman
Isaman Chance
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Becker
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Boxing Board
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