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Newspaper

Cincinnati Commercial Tribune

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1925

Page

7

Little Men To Scrap In New York Garden

The seventh Kaplan Herman featherweight title bout set for Madison Square Garden will be a fifteen round decision fight with Kaplan defending his 126 pound crown. Both fighters weighed in within the limit after final training. A ten round semi final features Finnegan versus Garcia. In Youngstown, Malone and Evans wrapped up training for a ten round bout at 157 pounds with Malone listed as favorite.

New York Garcia Finnegan Louis Kid) Kaplan Babe Herman Madison Square Garden Kaplan Meriden Conn Buzz Saw Herman Pacific Coast Waterbury Boston Bobby Garcia Camp Holabird, Md Associated Press Youngstown Jock Malone St. Paul Dick Evans Cleveland Malone

Battling Siki to Receive Christian Burial in Harlem

Battling Siki born a Mohammedan and former slave from Senegal will be buried as a Christian. His body lies in a Harlem funeral parlor after two bullets ended his life. The widow and Senegalese friends search speak-easies for the killer while choosing Christian rites.

New York Siki Senegal Harlem

Perlick Edges Smith in Ten-Round Heavyweight Bout

Nick Perlick of Clairton Pa. won the judges decision over Homer Smith of Kalama Zoo Mich in a ten round heavyweight bout at McKeesport. Perlick weighed 203 pounds with Smith at 200 as he pressed the action most rounds.

Perlick Homer Smith Associated Press Pittsburgh Nick Perlick Clairton Kalamazoo Mich McKeesport Smith

Bortfield Defeats Tait in Milwaukee KO Thriller

Billy Bortfield of Milwaukee defeated Clonie Tait by technical knockout when the referee ruled Tait to his corner at the opening of the fourth round. Bortfield had scored three knockouts, two in the second round and one in the third. Both weighed 128 pounds.

Bortfield Tait Associated Press Milwaukee Wis Billy Bortfield Clonie Tait

Simms Knocks Out Harris In Third Round Bout

In Bellaire Ohio Alex Simms Canton welterweight stopped Harry Harris in the third round of a ten round scheduled bout Harris who had seven straight wins eight if counting knockouts fell to a body blow O MALley Bellaire lightweight edged Billy Stewart Homestead Pa in the eight round semifinal.

Bellaire Alex Simms Canton Ohio Harry Harris Harris Steve O'Malley Billy Stewart Homestead

Hoppe Trails Schaefer in Cue Match in Boston

Jake Schaefer led Willie Hoppe by 862 points after six blocks in a 3200 point exhibition. Schaefer posted a 348 run as Hoppe regained some ground but suffered a missed sighting in the right eye, leaving the total at 2400 to 2038.

Boston Jake Schaefer Willie Hoppe Schaefer Hoppe

Fenwick Beats Friar In Intercity Contest

The Fenwick Club won another Intercity League game defeating the Friar five 29 to 22 before a large crowd at the Commercial Square gym last night. Fenwick led most of the game with several thrilling plays, while the Friars fought to stay within reach.

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Dayton Dodges But Middletown Fancies Big Ten Of Ohio High Teams

Canton McKinley and Middletown High Schools will send reps to Findlay to organize a proposed Ohio Big Ten scholastic athletic conference. Stivers of Dayton declines. Officials at Portsmouth and others expected to respond as telegrams were sent.

Dayton Dodges Middletown Fancies Ohio Associated Press Findlay Canton McKinley Middletown James W. Aiken Findlay Athletics Stivers High School Dayton Wright Riing Dayton Stivers Mr. Aiken Portsmouth

Portsmouth High Faces Uncertain Invitation to Big Game

Portsmouth Ohio high school officials report no formal invitation yet to join a national or regional competition termed the Big Game. The situation unsettles plans as schools await official word from organizers.

Portsmouth, CO Portsmouth

Flournoy Honored as Best Player by Veteran Athletes

Dartmouth named East football champions and will receive the Jolley trophy. Georgetown earns the Shull trophy for a world record two mile relay. Tu lane’s Charles P. Flournoy voted the most valuable football player in the country with 120 points and 18 more than Colgate’s Tryon. Trophies to be presented January 16 in Philadelphia.

Associated Press Philadelphia Dartmouth College Georgetown University Charles P. Flournoy Tulane University Dartmouth East Joseph H. Jolley Georgetown Pennsylvania Samuel E. Shull Flournoy America Tryon Colgate

O Laughlin Beats Raymond in Fort Thomas Bout

Tommy O Laughlin of Dayton Ohio defeated Joe Raymond a Tenth Infantry lightweight in ten rounds at Fort Thomas. O Laughlin dominated with rapid jabs and aggression as Raymond clinched often to survive. Also on the Kentucky arena card George Mospence versus Kid Ritchie and Pat Travis versus Kid Lickert produced notable fights.

Joe Raymond Tommy O'Laughlin Dayton Ft. Thomas O'Laughlin Raymond O’laughlin Kentucky Arena George Mospence Kid Ritchie Pat Travis Kid Lickert Travis K. O. Victor Frankie Williams Soldier Pat Canterburry Sid Bailey Kid Higgins Kid Vandyce Ed Hawkins Mickey O'Hara

Lima Central backs Ohio high school league

E A Hauenstein Lima Central High School athletic manager pledges support for a Big Ten style league for Ohio high schools to advance athletic competition and crown state champions in various sports. He says the proposal has been well considered and Lima would favor entering such a league.

Lima, O E. A. Hauenstein Lima Central High School Ohio Hauenstein

Defends Mat Title as Meyers Retains World Crown

Chicago reports Johnny Meyers the middleweight wrestling champion of the world defended his title by winning two straight falls over Bobby Bylund. The December 17 bout here solidifies Meyers status with a decisive victory.

Associated Press Chicago Johnny Meyers Bobby Bylund

College Basketball Scores From North and Midwest

Ann Arbor Michigan 34 Pittsburgh 25 New Orleans Tulane 31 Bal er 22 Comeston Harvard 36 Dart Iowa le ns 26 Butler 24 Granville Denison 39 Ashland 8.

Ann Ar University of Michigan University of Pittsburgh New Orleans Tulane Baler Comeston Mass Harva Dart- Iowaile Sins Butler Granville—Denison Ashland

High School Swimmers Open Indoor Meet at Central YMCA

The season starts with Woodward Hughes Walnut Hills and Withrow clashing in the Central YMCA pool. YMC A official Stanley Brauninger says gold and silver belt buckles replace medals this year and trophies go to the winning and runner-up teams after the three meets. Woodward misses captain McNamee. Withrow loses star Marshall who is ruled ineligible.

Woodward Hughes Walnut Hills Withrow Central Stanley Brauninger McNamee Marshall

Dayton U. selects Frank Belanik 1926 captain at dinner

Frank Belanik of Cleveland was elected captain of the 1926 Dayton University football team at a team dinner given by the Optimists' Club. Twenty six squad members were awarded varsity letters.

Detroit Associated Press Gerald Flannery University of Detroit Dayton Frank Belanik Cleveland Dayton University Optimists

Muskingum Cagers Defeat Capital University 51 to 27

Muskingum College basketball team defeated Capital University 51 to 27 in New Concord. Taylor led Muskingum with 12 field goals and a free throw, while Captain Montgomery contributed strong floor play. Prange starred for Capital University in the decider.

Muskingum Cagers Associated Press New Concord Muskingum College Capital University Taylor Muskingum Montgomery Prange

Denison Dominates Ashland In Preseason Tilt

Denison crushed Ashland 39 to 8 in Granville Ohio with a strong defense and a rested second unit in the second half. Denison’s likely first team limited Ashland’s scoring and showed depth for the season.

Ashland Associated Press Granville Denison Livingston

Ohio high schools weigh invitation to new league

Principal H. H. Eccles said he favored forming a league and would welcome his school if invited. The statement indicates broad interest among dozens of Ohio high schools in joining a proposed athletic or academic league.

Ohio H. H.eccles

Major Griffith Attacks Pro Football At Dayton Dinner

Major John L. Griffith of Chicago arrived in Dayton to speak at a testimonial dinner for the University of Dayton football team. He denounced professionals for luring college stars, warned of greed corrupting the game, and said professional football’s rise and fall showed sentiment for the sport fading. He criticized Red Grange’s move to professional ranks as not precedent and predicted regret.

Dayton John L. Griffith Chicago University of Dayton Griffith Bloom Red’ Grance Illinois

Strong Alumni Team Set to Face Withrow Tigers

Withrow High School alumni plan a Tuesday afternoon game to challenge the current Tigers. Notables include Arthur Schaeffer Bill Gamble Ethan Allen Eddy Wohlwender Jim Hand Robert Roos and Richard Bauer. Coach Bud Abrams backs the current team hoping for a win. The game starts at 2 30 p m at Withrow. In other notes the University of Nebraska will host New York University in Lincoln on November 20.

Withrow High School Endeavoor Arthur Schaeffer Bill Gamble Ethan Allen Eddy Wohlwender Jim Hand Robert Roos Robert Coleman Jack Cholmondeley Richard Bauer Tigers Bud Abrams Withrow Lincoln Neb University of Nebraska New York University

Cobb Supreme Collins Avers Cobb Supreme

Eddie Collins, manager of the Chicago White Sox, lauds Ty Cobb as the greatest all around player and urges fans to support the home team with more local pride rather than focusing on individual stars. He calls Ruth a great showman but emphasizes team enthusiasm and fighting spirit.

Philadelphia Eddie Collins Chicago White Sox Richard Ty Cobb Cobb Ruth Collins

Hughes Team Faces Covington Five In Key Local Tilt

Hughes High School meets Covington in a major afternoon game at the University of Cincinnati court with a 3 15 p.m. tip. A Hughes preliminary game precedes the main clash as Woodward High hosts Aurora in a strong Indiana style matchup.

Hughes High School Covington University of Cincinnati Hughes Oodward High School Aurora

Marietta Quintet Set to Face Bearcats in Ohio Conference Clash

Marietta College fans anticipate a tough season opener as the Bearcats travel to the U. of C. gym for a key Ohio Conference game. Coach Chambers seeks a fast, effective attack to topple Cincinnati, while Marietta’s starting five arrive riding a late season surge. A Rookie Reserves squad debuts against Lockland High School, aiming for an early win and solid prep. The 7:30 tipoff marks the start of a rivalry night.

Cincinnati Bearcats Marietta College U. of C Marietta Ohio University Chambers Lockland High School

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