Tilden among players who may be disciplined
William Tilden the national singles champion and six other leading tennis figures played in an unsanctioned charity exhibition in New York. USTA sanction concerns were cited as promoter penalties were considered and matches proceeded with mixed doubles and other events amid imperfect lighting and space limits.
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Tilden
Associated Press
New York
William T. Tilden
United States Lawn Tennis Association
Louis B. Dailey
Dailey
Richards
Yonkers
Taglie
Mrs. Mallory
Miss. Browne
Miss Browne
Hunter
Tilden-King
Richards-Hunter
Richard
Delaney Berlenbach Rematch Hailed in Pro Boxing Talk
In sports commentary Delaney is seen as the stronger fighter but warned he must take risks to stop Berlenbach in six rounds. The piece notes the duel could end in a single decisive exchange and reflects on other football and boxing debates and athletic ambitions.
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R. H
Delaney
Berlenbach
Burttschell’s Lounger Wins Orleans Feature
In New Orleans at Jefferson Park Lounger ridden by Weiner carried the lowest weight to victory in the Roosevelt Hotel Handicap. The 6 furlongs went in 1 16 38 5 as Lounger edged Tester with Cyclops taking third after T S Jordan faded. Other winners included apprentice Mortensen riding Harry Carroll and Kyrock, with Ocean Current prevailing in the fourth race.
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New Orleans
Lounger
Weiner
Roosevelt Hotel
Jefferson Park
G. C. Winfrey
H. Massey
Cyclops
W. . Applegate
T. ‘S. Jordan
Tester
T. S. Jordan
J. L. Burttschell
A. Mortensen
Harry Carroll
Kyrock
Carroll
Eric
Huntsman
Skivesdale
Darnell
Ocean
Berlenbach Plans Heavyweight Campaign and Title Bid
New York reports that Paul Berlenbach faces weight issues at 176 pounds and may relinquish his light heavy title to pursue the heavyweight crown held by Jack Dempsey. Manager Dan Hickey says Berlenbach aims for a bold heavyweight run after a recent bout with King Solomon. Before moving up, Berlenbach will grant Harry Greb a title shot in the light heavyweight division.
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New York
Jack Dempsey
Paul Berlenbach
Dan Hickey
Berlenbach
King Solomon
Panama
Hickey
Harry Greb
Haskell Indians edge LA A C 12 10 on late stop
Haskell Indians of Lawrence Kansas defeated the Los Angeles Athletic Club eleven in a 12 to 10 victory in California. Ward scored the winning touchdown after intercepting a pass at the Haskell thirty five yard line and returning sixty five yards for the score.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Haskell
Hoppe offered $10,000 to defend balkline title in Miami
New York on December 19. Willie Hoppe received a $10,000 challenge from a Miami promoter to defend his world balkline title against Jake Schaefer in February. Schaefer, set to meet Horemans for the 18.2 title, said he would compete if Hoppe can arrange his affairs. If Schaefer wins, he would defend. if he loses, Hoppe would defend against Hagenlacher.
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New York
Willie Hoppe
Miami
Fra
Jake Shhaefer
Hoppe
Schaefer
Horemans
Hagenlacher
Washington team slams lackluster practice before Alabama game
Seattle December report says George M. Varnell criticizes the University of Washington football squad for lax practice ahead of the January 1 Pasadena game with Alabama. Second stringers dominate drills while coach Bagshaw urges seriousness to avoid a Crimson Tide defeat.
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Seattle
Wash
George M. Varnell
Pacific Coast
University of Washington
Pasadena
Cal
University of Alabama
Varnell
Seattle Times
George Wilson
Bagshaw
Alabama
Crimson Tide
Crimson Tide Heads to Pasadena for New Year Game
The University of Alabama football squad leaves Tuscaloosa for Pasadena to face the Washington Huskies on New Year’s Day. Coach Wallace Wade praises the team’s condition as the 22 players travel with students and the million dollar band along the long trek.
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Crimson Tide
Associated Pons
Birmingham
Ala
Alabama
Wallace Wade
Pacific Coast
Wade
Withrow and Hughes Likely To Enter New Scholastic Loop
An eight-school Miami Valley conference is to be formed with members Cincinnati Withrow, Cincinnati Hughes, Hamilton, Middletown, Dayton Steele, Dayton Stivers, Dayton Roosevelt and Springfield. A traveling trophy will go to the top team each season and four conference games are required. The league will adopt Ohio High School Athletic Association rules.
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The
Commercial Tribune
Hamilton, O
Miami Valley
Cincinnati
Withrow
Cincinnati Hughes
Hamilton
Middletown
Dayton Steele
Dayton Stivers
Dayton Roosevelt
Springfield
Ohio High School Athletic Association
Ernie Nevers Hurt in California Car Crash
Ernie Nevers Stanford football captain, who recently turned professional, was cut about the face and head by flying glass when his car collided with another near San Mateo California. He received emergency treatment and then returned to the campus to pack for a trip East.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
San Mateo
Cal
Ernie Nevers
Stanford University
An Eleven
Florida
Nevers
Stanford
Premier naiad swimming carnival set for Tampa dates
Tampa Florida announcers reveal a three day swimming and diving carnival featuring the premier naiad teams. Dates are February 20 21 and 22 with Washingtons Birthday weekend noted for the event.
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Tampa
Fla
America
Washington
Wallace Faces Lohman in Welter Clash at People's Theater
Roy Wallace, leaving welter duties, meets Joe Lohman of Toledo Monday night. Lohman weighs ten pounds more but Wallace seeks bigger foes to advance. Boxing Commission presents the card with Rustie Russell vs Tony Sanders in the semi final and four more bouts. proceeds benefit crippled children and orphans.
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Roy Wallace
Joe Lohman
Toledo
People’s Theater Arena
Lohman
Wallace
Boxing Commission
Rustie Russell
Tony Sanders
Bcard
Tijuana Race Meet Results and Placings
First race claimed purse 700 with Kinetic finishing first and payoffs 15.80 6.20 4.80. multiple runners listed. Second race purse 700 winner Lank paid 12.00 4.80 2. Heavily details on jockeys, weights, times, and other runners. Third race winner Betty O'Brien paid 5.00 3.40 2.80 with top placings. other entrants named. Fourth race Cuba won with 9.20 5.60 5.20. Lloyd Brown and others shown. Fifth race Idle Thoughts led 10.80 5.40 4.20. Mary Dear and Lilanimo also noted. Sixth race Sandy Man won with 4.80 4.20 2.60. Jack Alexander and Light Carbine among runners. Seventh race Picnic won 14.00 7.40 4.00. Rachel and Tailteann high finishers. Eighth race Whiff paid 19.40 9.80 4.80. John Morrill and Isaman also placed. Numerous scratchings listed throughout.
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Rapid Traveler
No Wonder
Louvain
Marville G
Duc de Guise
Private Peat
Lucky Lou
Rosa Atkin
Etta D
Angela
Miss Edna
Ee Ae Brown
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Munden
Jones
Jay Roberts
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Ike Harvey
Pawn Joker
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Idle Thoughts
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Mary Dear
Lilanimo
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Betty Maloney
Little Shasta
Rose Mint
Cordon Rouge
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Queen Bess
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Smith
Jack Alexander
Crees
Light Carbine
Hacanedas
My Daddy
Quanah
Pole Star
Chopsticks
Mulciber
Ege
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Catherine Marrone
Whiff
Isaman
Burns
Gentle Willard
Flirt
Andry
Shirley
Louise
Dr. Larrabee
Malvado
Billy O'Hare
Kiss Sewer Tones
Little Moon Aeeteeeren
Mary Hogan
Rags Anderson
San Stefano
Mark
Mrs
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Beverly Harp
North
Foxmore
Little Alfred
Buena Vista
Claing
Gayly
MacMillan
Mary Contrary
Martha Oore
Norma Settee
Shanghai
Nassau Chess
Seth
Adria
Red Arrow
Kent Setterensereenee
Fox Oretee
Swire Eeeneneseeee
John Y. Campbell
Eker Peetaewerereseewee
Eee
Miss Claire
Lowry Named Big Ten Football MVP of 1925
Northwestern star Fighting Tim Lowry won the Tribune trophy as the Big Ten most valuable player for the 1925 season. Michigan’s Benny Friedman finished a close second with 18 votes as the final tally showed Lowry with 23 votes.
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New York World News Srvice
Chicago
Tim” Lowry
Northwestern University
Tribune
Lowry
Benny, Friedman
Michigan
Wolverine
Friedman
Yankees Scout Department Cost Reveals Broad Talent Push
New York December 16. Recent additions have raised the annual outlay for the Yankees scouting and signing department to about 100000 dollars. The club had previously paid little attention to developing new players, but next year every section of the country will be combed for talent.
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Associated Press
New York
New York Yankees
Flournoy of Tulane Named Most Valuable Southern Backback
Peggy Flournoy of Tulane emerges as a premier all around back with running passing and kicking prowess. The southern vote centered on Hubert of Alabama for best back, while experts question whether Oberlander Wilson Slagle Tryon surpass Flournoy Keefer in usefulness.
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Oberlander
Wilson
Tryon
Slagle
Flourney
Keefer
Peggy Flournoy
Tulane
Hubert
Alabama
Forksville Birthplace Highlight Sparks City Opportunity Talk
A letter notes Harold Edward Grange born in Forksville Pennsylvania and laments local groups lacking effort to attract a factory or persuade realtors of a new "city of opportunity" despite his fame. The writer named Plato Pete urges civic promotion.
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Forksville
Harold Edward Grange
Red
Chamber of Commerce
Board of Trade
Kiwanis
Rotary
Gyro, Optimist
Lions Club
Plato Pete
Freshman Frosty Peters Compared to Grange by Kassell
Illinois football captain Charles Kassell calls Frosty Peters the closest resemblance to Red Grange though Chicago sage Warren W. Brown disagrees and cites Charles Pyle as the nearest parallel.
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Charles Kassell
Illinois
Frosty Peters
Grange
Frosty
Urbana
Warren W. Brown
Sage
Chicago
Red Grange
Charles Pyle
Is speed or strength more vital in sport
An inquisitive reader asks whether speed outshines strength in competition. The reply affirms speed as crucial noting that a fast runner can escape trouble if outpaced. The quoted Hughey Keogh remark emphasizes self defense as a 100 yard dash in ten seconds.
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Hughey Keogh
Eye on the Ball May Topple Oil Giants
A speculative remark envisions a future system to monitor markets allowing a single innovator to acquire vast monopolies. The quote attributes a bold forecast to an unnamed scientist, projecting a dramatic upheaval in corporate power within a year.
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Standard Oil
United States Steel Company
New York Tribune, Inc
Courtesy Rules Tennis As Amateur Ideal In 1920s Play
Tom Spain argues courtesy is the core principle of tennis, a purely amateur sport. The piece traces honors, umpire rulings, silence during play, and the gentlemanly conduct expected, citing Hennessey Borotra and Vincent Richards as examples of fair play and rising from humble beginnings to world champion.
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Amadis de Gaul
Tancred
Don Juan
Austria
Bayard
Saladin
Terrace Park
Johnny Hennessey
Indianapolis
America
Jean Borotra
James Dugan
Hennessey
Borotta’s
Vincent Richards
Yonkers
New York
Wimbledon
England
Andy Smith Ill With Pneumonia In Philadelphia Hospital
University of California football coach Andy Smith was admitted to University of Pennsylvania Hospital with pneumonia. His condition is improving after a few days of illness. Smith traveled east with Glenn Warner after UC’s defeat to Stanford and has been resting in New York and Philadelphia. He is under the care of Dr. Robert G. Torrey.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Andy Smith
University of California
University of Pennsylvania
Smith
Glenn Warner
Golden Bears
Warner
Leland Stanford
Cornell
Kansas City Club to Train at Lake Charles for 1926
Kansas City American Association baseball club will train at Lake Charles Louisiana for the 1926 season. Owner George Muehlebach announced the plan today as part of pre season arrangements.
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Lake Charles
Associated Press
Kansas City
Kansas City American Association
George Muehlebach
Stadium plan for Honolulu stadium project announced
Formation of a $100,000 corporation to undertake construction of a stadium in Honolulu with an eventual seating capacity of 30,000 was announced today by J. Ashman Beaven, local sports promoter.
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Honolulu
Associated Press
J. Ashman Beaven
Speed skater Hess Faces Laurey and Schlaefer Tonight
Frankie Hess the local pro speed skater competes with European champion Joe Laurey and Roy Schlaefer at Music Hall Roller Rink this evening. Hess lost the mile event to Laurey by inches in the judges verdict last year.
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Frankie Hess
Joe Laurey
Roy Schlaefer
Music Hall
Hess
Chicago
Seven Westerners on honor team in all American selections
Chicago December 19 seven Westerners named to Walter Eckersall all American football team. Dartmouth Michigan Missouri Washington and Alabama noted as strongest programs. First Team includes Oosterbaan Weir Diehl McMillan Sturahn Edwards Disney Wilson Grange Oberlander Nevers. Second and Third Teams list multiple players from Penn State to Notre Dame.
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Chicago
Walter Eckersall
Chicago Tribune
Eckersall
Dartmouth
Michigan
Missouri
Washington
Alabama
Ed Weir
Nebraska
Red’ Grange
Illinois
Ernie Nevers
Stanford
Oberlander
Oosterbaan
Nevers
Wilson
California
Weir
Diehl
McMillan
Princeton
Sturahn
Yale
Edwards
Disney
Marquette
Grange
Tully
Chase
Pittsburgh
Hess
Ohio State
Hutchison
Walsh
Minnesota
Parker
Kassel
Friedman
Tryor
Colgate
Slagle
Hubert
Thayer
Pennsylvania
Lindenmeyer
Buckler
Lowry
Northwestern
Mahan
West Virginia
Hawkins
Sloane
Drake
Flournoy
Tulane
Keefer
Brown
D.’Harmon
Wisconsin
Enright
Notre Dame
New Orleans Race Results First Through Seventh
Results from a seven race program with purses from 700 to 1500 dollars. Notable finishes include Harry Carroll winning the first race and Kyrock taking the second. Abstract, Sleepy Head, and Watchful among others ran in later races with weather cloudy and a heavy track.
TuLane Honors Gamble as 1926 Football Captain
Harry Gamble, a junior end on the Green Wave, was elected captain of Tu lane University football for 1926. Horace Turner was chosen alternate captain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tulane
Gamble
Associated Press
New Orleans
Harry Gamble
Greenie
Tulane University
Horace Turner
Hayes predicts Wills to KO Dempsey in 1st bout
Teddy Hayes former trainer for Jack Dempsey now training Mickey Walker predicted that Dempsey will meet Harry Wills next year and that Wills will win by knockout in a brief bout Walker and Hayes arrived from a Canadian training trip and left for New York this morning
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Halifax
N.S
Teddy Hayes
Jack Dempsey
Mickey Walker
Jack Kearns
Dempsey
Harry Wills
Wills
Walker
Hayes
Canadian Woods
Tommy Milligan
New York
Bellefonte Academy to Meet Sherman High New Year’s Day
The Bellefonte Academy football team of Pennsylvania, named national academic champions, will face Sherman High School in Sherman on New Year’s Day. Bellefonte has not lost to a team of its class in years, while Sherman has just one defeat in the past two seasons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Sherman, Tex
Bellefonte Academy
Pennsylvania
Bellefonte
Sherman
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