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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1925

Page

7

Flowers Wins Over Britten in Four Rounds in Boston

Tiger Flowers, the Atlanta middleweight, stopped Billy Britten of Kansas City in the fourth round after flooring him, as Britten bled and weakened. Willie Gradwell defeated Battling Budd in the eight round semi final. Also reports London bout talks and Dempsey plans for New York next summer.

Boston Tiger Flowers Atlanta Billy Britten Kansas City Flowers Britten Tiger Willie Gradwell Somerville Battling Budd Gradwell Wat Dempsey New York Jack Dempsey Dan McKettrick New Henderson Crater Long Island City Jack Kearns Los Angeles McKettrick Kearns McKe Joe Silvers Brooklyn Cuddy DeMarco Pittsburgh Silvers Paddy Ryan George Lavigne

Bearcats Set to Battle Kenyon in Friday Showdown

Cincinnati Bearcats prepare for a stern Ohio Conference test against Kenyon College at the Varsity gym Friday night in a game that follows Kenyon’s strong season start and recent win over Muskingum. The Gambier team brings back veterans and could challenge for the conference title. The Kenyon clash opens an 8:15 schedule after a Norwood High preliminary.

University of Cincinnati Kenyon College Kenyon Bearcats Ohio University Gambier School Muskingum Klein Valentiner Cincy Five University of Louisville Hamilton Cincinnati Bearcat Ohio Gambier Norwood High School

Harrison Opens Season With Ao-2 Win Over Purcell A C

Harrison 4 B. team opened the 1925 season with an Ao-2 victory over Purcell A C after trailing 10 2 in the first half. Virgil Snow and Dandy Laughlin scored 28 of Harrison points, Bergman and Ross added strong floor work, while Breen and Kelly starred for Purcell. The J B Harrison Indians beat Purcell Celts 21 18 in the preliminary. Referee Marty Redding. A boxing sanction followed with Yokum Athletic Club permitted to stage a show at Peoples Theater. Charley Weinert and Joe Downey cleared as main event principals.

4. B. Harrison Purcell A. C Hotel Aggregaton Virgil Snow Dandy” Laughlin L. B. Harrison F.T. T.P F. Hy Laughlin Ré . c. Ws Elma Ninuisidieh Benetitiiness Geniserereces Hapecesswee Vansisongy Kl Ile Drone Spree Toner Marty Reddinee Yokum Athletic Stud Peoples Theater O. K Charley Weinert Joe Downey

M Garner Declines Ride In Tijuana Classic

Jockey Mack Garner cannot ride Chilhowee in the Coffroth Handicap at Tijuana as Pete Coyne cannot spare him during that season. A. Williams arrives from New Orleans and H. Andersons team rests at Churchill Downs. Miller Henderson heads to Audley Farm to move eastern division to Maryland tracks.

The Commercial Tribune Louisville A. Williams New Orleans C. C Wright Pricemaker Churchill Downs R. Anderson St. Louis Downs S&s Miller Henderson Audley Farm Berryville Maryland Mack Garner Swingalong Stable Chilhowee Tijuana Pete Coyne

Workmen Begin Rebuilding Latonia Track Stand

Workmen started improving the Latonia race track stand with dismantling of the south end. The structure will be enlarged and partially rebuilt over about two months, with more improvements planned at the course. Total costs may reach $200,000 as Colonel Matt J. Winn aims to make Covington plant the country’s finest.

Latonia Matt J. Winn Kentucky Jockey Club Covington Colonel Winn New York Jockey Club

Firpo Heads to London for Gibbons Fight Terms

Argentine heavyweight Luis Angel Firpo sails to London on January 6 to meet National Sporting Club president Arthur Bettison regarding a scheduled title bout with Tom Gibbons. Firpo expects to sign after discussions.

Boxer Steven Morrisey Dies After Illness in Syracuse

Syracuse mourns Steven Morrisey a 40 year old popular local boxer from two decades ago died today after four weeks of illness. Morrisey fought in more than 100 professional battles in the ring.

Syracuse I YY Steven Morrisey Morrisey

How They May Run In Today's Races

Southland Girl Teddy Toast Lucky leads first race with Master Blue In Trepid Eliza Brown in the second. Bathilde Seth Upton Billiken run the third while Bad Luck Sincere II heads the fourth. Tippity Wich et Smuts Escarpolette tops the fifth with Inner Belle Water Girl Telescope in sixth. War Prize Anniversary Peace Pal contest the seventh as Tippity Wich et is listed best chance.

Southland Girl Teddy Toast Lucky Master Blue Intrepid Eliza Brown Ird Bathilde Seth Upton Billiken Bad Luck Sincere Tippity Witchet Smuts Escarpolette Inner Belle Water Girl Telescope War Prize Anniversary Peace Pal

Races list includes horses and handlers across eight events

First Race Mushon Island Fairy Kaliko. Second Race Sangrado Dr Johnson Margaret White. Third Race Vibrator Navajo Seworth. Fourth Race Three Square Music Box Odd Seth. Fifth Race Irish Buzzer Woodie Montgomery Brandeis. Sixth Race Coeur de Lion Tanagerine The World. Seventh Race Bedazzle Matinee Idol Diomed. Eighth Race Easter Bells Bats Man Lord Alien Best Chance Vibrator.

Mushon Island Fairy Kaliko Sangrado Dr. Johnson Margaret White Seworth Three Square Music Box Odd Seth Woodie Montgomery Brandeis Coeur de Lion Tangerine the World Bedazzle Diomed Easter Bells Batsman Lord Alien Tore Blaze A Teeweee iFive Sixt Consereeee Friend Joe Mushon Shasta Sol Geo. O'Neill Shasta King Una Shank We Martin Rosenberg Les Evada tAllen Tmira Feldman Jappi Ate Walnut Hills Congregational Shasta Farm Ee Unger Church Rosenberger Starger Morro Castle Marie John Bevedsone Congresee Har Gan's Heir National Church St. Tennilee Randolp Hanerte Steins Aaas Chick Bark ll Romulus sete nwedenee #ié man rug Co.— F.G F.T. ak Taz Bares Folger Sturger Saua Aeenenseee Clark Crescents Ladweewee Woodie Month'ry Cathedral A. C Price Hill Crescents F.T. T.P. Hyanpom Francis Ransick Fear Dolph Mike Dolan Edna Seeenenenene Tom Craven Altanne Olf

First Race to Sixth Race Card Summary

First Race has Suzuki Leonora Dahinda racing. Second Race includes Rebuke Royaline Elwood K. Third Race features Sam Grenet Bridget O Grady High Roller. Fourth Race lists Lord Wargrave Mala Starmatia. Fifth Race features The Dictator Cuba Encanto. Sixth Race shows Romping Mary Dr Whitehurst Gay Boy II. Best Chance Rebuke.

Suzuki Leonora P Dahinda Rebuke Royaline Elwood K Sam Grenet Bridget O’grady High Roller Lord Wargrave Mala Starmatia the Dictator Cuba Encanto Cleimian Sidbebretbsash Cabin Jellison Rebu Pedestrian Great Waters Bridget "Grady Clear View Hendrick Ethel F Rose Girl Jeroboam Bonnie Lizzie Della Robbia Cuba Bob’s Hope Belle Fay Broadway Rose Fireaway Czardom Billy Gardner Capt. Adams Crestwood Boy Romping Mary Dr. Whithurst Ponza Ray Dita Ettilsgts Pee WV. Oi

New Orleans Race Results First Race-Claiming

Race results from New Orleans show six races with purses around 1000 dollars. Notable runners include Lubeck Remnant Tender Seth and Grace Troxler with varying times and multiple scratches across races. Weather cloudy track heavy affecting results and entries.

Havana Entries Race Cards and Odds Summary

Race by race details from Havana track with purses six to eight hundred dollars. Entries include first race claiming for four year olds and up at six furlongs, second race for maidens three and up, third race allowances for three year olds, fourth race claiming with multiple named horses, fifth race allowances for three year olds and up, and sixth race claiming for yard distance with listed horses. Track conditions mention clear track fast and several horses with fractional entries and weights.

Elder High Opens Season Against Immaculata Quintet

Elder High School announces a stiff schedule under Coach Ben Grause starting Friday afternoon with Immaculata of Newport. The slate includes Hamilton High and Hamilton Catholic of Cincinnati, University of Dayton Preps, Covington, St Marys, St Xavier, and a UC tournament appearance with games in January February and March.

Ben Grause Immaculata High School Newport Hamilton (Co.) High Hamilton Catholic High University of Dayton Preps Covington St. Mary’s St. Xavier Hamilton Elder University of Cincinnati Immaculata Hamilton Catholic St. Mary's U. of C

Ravens Lose to Cincinnati A C in Basketball

The Raven A. C. team was defeated by Cincinnati A. C. last night with a score of 34 to 12. Craven and Hatter starred for Cincinnati in the well drilled victory.

Ravens Raven A. C Cincy A. C Craven Hatter

Giants Player Draws Fire Over San Francisco Basketball Link

George Kelly of the New York Giants faces possible suspension after reports he agreed to play for a San Francisco basketball team also featuring former Giant outfielder Jimmy O Connell. National League President John Heydler signaled action if facts hold, while O Connell was dismissed from the cage squad. The case recalls prior bribery allegations involving Sammy Bohne and Pat Duncan with coverages of 1923-24. Heydler warned any association with O Connell damages sport’s integrity. Manager McGraw avoided comment. SAN FRANCISCO report notes that basketball participation violated Giants contracts only if not permitted.

New York George Kelly New York Giants San Francisco Jimmy O’connell Giant Heydler National Kelly O'Connell Basketball League National League O’gonnell Sammy Bohne Cincinnati Bohne Pat Duncan Chicago Oh New York Giants Duncan O’connell Heinie Sand Philadelphia McGraw Giants

Lane Heads Cincinnati Officials Group Formed

The Greater Cincinnati Basketball Officials Association was formally organized at the Central Y M C A with over two dozen arbiters joining. Frank C. Lane was elected president and outlined aims for a standard officiating code. James Roudebush became vice president and Nic Nickoloff was named secretary treasurer.

Greater Cincinnati Central Y. M. C. A Carl Wilzbach Frank C. Lane Ohio Lane James Roudebush Nic’’ Nickoloff University of Cincinnati Edward Krueck Hughes High School G. F. Klotzbach Central “Y

Plans Set for Fenwick Club Amateur Boxing Tourney

Arrangements for the second annual Amateur Boxing Tournament at the Fenwick Club on February 2 and February 9 are completed under Al Bechtold. Patsy Haley, the Fenwick Club boxing instructor, will oversee bouts and offer free coaching to entrants.

Fenwick Club al Bechtold Patsy Haley

Corbett and McGraw Drawn In Louisville Featherweight Bout

Louisville reports clash between Al Corbett of Cleveland and Phil McGraw of Detroit ends with differing judges' opinions after twelve rounds. In the semi final, Joe Walling knocks out Leo Vollmer in the first round.

Louisville al Corbett Cleveland Phil McGraw Detroit McGraw Corbett Joe Walling Leo Vollmer Ft. Wayne

Legislators Spurn American League Gift in Washington

In Washington on January 5, lawmakers cooled on a plan to accept a $100,000 gift from the American League for a Washington monument. Several House members objected without offering reasons, while supporters question whether timing affected the measure’s prospects.

American League Washington

O Connell suspended as NL risks for Giants player basketball tie

New York Giants outfielder O Connell withdrew from a pro basketball team amid National League President Heydler ruling that Giants first sacker Kelly would jeopardize his baseball status by joining. Other team members include Bohne Cole Ludolph and Begley. O Connell admitted attempting to bribe an opposing player and received indefinite baseball suspension.

My O’connell New York Giants George Kelly Giants John Heydler National League Kelly O’connell Sammy Bohne Cincinnati Bert Cole Detroit Wee" Ludolph Vernon Ron Kelly Imp” Begley O'Connell Heydler

Herrmann Questions League Power to Suspend Players

Cincinnati Baseball Club president August Herrmann questions whether the National League can suspend players for alleged actions by George Kelly and Sammy Bohne. He notes Jimmy O’Connell’s disbarment but doubts league power to bar in other sports. cites a possible different case if O’Connell played alongside them. He has no further information beyond news dispatches.

Herrmann National League George Kelly Sammy Bohne August Herrmann Cincinnati Baseball Club Jimmy O'Connell Kelly Bohne O’connell

Navy 28 Yale 22 in Annapolis Big Ten clash

Navy extended its season win streak to seven with a 28 to 22 victory over Yale in Annapolis. Yale fought hard but could not overcome Navy’s defense and productive balanced attack evident throughout the hard fought contest.

Annapolis Navy Yale

Knotted Sports Notes Touch on Penn Lead and Grange Talks

Kneass of the University of Pennsylvania tops the Eastern Intercollegiate League scorers with ten points in a Yale game. Christy Mathewson, Braves president, favors signing Red Grange if he can play baseball. At Hartford talks, Matty cites Moose McCormick as a former great hitter made by football fame. Griffith faces rival Dick Cox for outfield duty in a tug of war between Reds and Dodgers.

Kneass University of Pennsylvania Yale Philadelphia Christy Mathewson Boston Braves Red” Grange Griffith Brooklyn Dodgers Cincinnati Reds Dick Cox Portland Eddie Brown Zack Wheat Cox

Giants and White Sox gain baseball respect in Germany

Jim Johnstone, former National League umpire, says the Giants and White Sox may have more baseball respect in Germany than in England Ireland and France. He notes Rhine youth have embraced the American game after seeing it years ago.

Jim Johnstone National League Giants White Sox Germany England Ireland France Johnstone

English rider Donahue leads with wins on British tracks

Steve Donahue, English spakey, who came to America and rode. Papyrus to étenn by Zev, under Earl Sande, finished thi in victories on the British tracks this season. Archibald, the American who has been riding European horses for several years, is tenth in the list for 1924.

Steve Donahue Spakey America Papyrus Zev Earl Sande E. C. Elliott Archibald

Pitcher Arthur Decatur Linked to Dodgers Trade Talks

The Portland Club of the Pacific Coast League released word that pitcher Arthur Decatur may signal moves to the Brooklyn Dodgers. The report mentions first baseman Jim Poole nicknamed the Babe Ruth of the coast and second baseman Emmett McCann as associated players. It also notes John Hollingaworth being sent to Portland in the arrangement.

Arthur Decatur Portland Club Brooklyn Dodgers Jim Poole Babe Ruth Emmett McCann John Hollingaworth Portland

Offer of 800 a day for six day bicycle race in Chicago

The message offered Maurice Brocco an eight hundred dollar daily wage to ride in the February six day race at Chicago. Brocco, the Italian crack, refused to participate in the last New York and Chicago races.

Chicago Maurice Brocco Brocco New York

Rumors Tie Burns to San Francisco Club as Manager

Rumors persist that George Burns, veteran outfielder, who was released by the Cincinnati Reds, will manage the San Francisco Pacific Coast League team if Bert Ellison leaves for the National League. Club officials decline to comment.

George Burns Cincinnati Reds San Francisco Bert Ellison

British welterweight champion to headline San Francisco card

Promoters rush to secure top names after California allows ten round bouts. Bermondsey Billy Wells, Britain's welterweight champion, headlines an eight round show in San Francisco on Friday. His opponent is Chick Roach of Vallejo, while Wells trains in Los Angeles.

California

Illinois swimmers seek five world records in Chicago meet

Five Illinois Athletic Club swimmers aim for world records in the tri color pool Thursday night in Chicago. Johnny Weismuller targets the 50 and 100 meter freestyle marks, Sybilauer seeks a 220 yard back stroke, Ethel Lackie pursues the 100 yard freestyle, and Conrad S Mila goes for the 880 yard back stroke.

Illinois Athletic Club Chicago Johnny Weismuller Sybilauer Ethel Lackie Conrad S. Mila

Sisler Eyes Adds to Browns Roster Before 1925 Season

Manager George Sisler of the St. Louis Brennans aims to add a pitcher and a right handed outfielder for 1925. He targets Mostl of the White Sox or Meusel of the Giants but won’t name the pitcher. Since taking over, Sisler has been involved in four trades involving 21 players, 14 of them St. Louis Americans.

George Sisler St. Louis Brennans Mostl Chicago White Sox Meusel New York Giants Browns Sisler St. Louis Americans

New Orleans Entries First Race Claiming

Weather cloudy and rainy. Track heavy. Three year olds and upward maidens run through six furlongs in six races with purse totals around 1000 dollars. Notable horses include Leon'd Thomas Bebe Flowers San Caris Mikado Silver Fame Dan E Stewart Southland Girl Chief Clerk Lucky Teddy Toast and others as listed for the six races.

Wildcats Face Miami In Cincinnati Tonight In Hoop Battle

Cincinnati fans anticipate the Y M C A Wildcats hosting Miami University on the Y floor tomorrow night with Miami seeking revenge for a seven point loss earlier. Coach Tillotson’s Red squad has trained weeks, while Richardson’s team tightens up. a strong turnout of alumni is expected. A preliminary game features the Ramblers against Norwood High School, coached by Dutch Leyman, with Venn refereeing and Lane Krueck on the main game.

Cincinnati Y. M. C. A. Wild Cats Miami University Miami Cats Tillotson Big Red Y. M. C. A. Ramblers Norwood High School Ramblers Lane Krueck Miami University of Oxford United States Veterans Ft. Thomas Soldiers Ray Costello Shillito Place Georgetown Cincinnati Collegians Eddie Coons Hibarger Tomrrow

Fenwick Club to clash with Newport Catholic in Inter-City tilt

Fenwick Club faces undefeated Newport Catholic Gym in a high-stakes Inter-City League game. Fenwick, buoyed by a strong showing against Christ Church, will rely on 19-year-old George Sterman and center Ed Hegge as they battle a top rival in a crowded schedule that includes Cincinnati Council and Friars G. A. C. Meanwhile Georgetown College travels to meet Cincinnati Gymnasium and Athletic Club in another key local contest.

Fenwick Club Newport Catholic Goodwills Fenwick Christ Church Pfeiffer George Sterman Ed Hegge Newport Cincinnati Council K. of C Friars G A. C Earl Siever Bert Zimmer Dayton Preps Zimmer Commercial Square Quintete Georgetown College Georgetown Cincinnati

Nurmi Set for American Indoor Debut at Madison Square Garden

Paavo Nurmi, the Finnish distance star, meets top American and Finnish rivals in two indoor events at the Finnish American games in New York. He contests the mile with Jose Ray and others and races 5000 meters against Willie Ritola, as the Metropolitan indoor season opens with a gala field including Olympic heroes and champions.

New York Paavo Nurmi Madison Square Garden Nurmi Paris Jose Ray Jimmy Connolly Walter Higgins Lloyd Hahn Willie Ritola Finland Chicada Hungary United States Loren Murchison Frank Hussey Sefrsational Cyril Coaffe Illinois A. C Canada Harold M. Osborn

Notre Dame Eleven Starts East Without Crowley

Notre Dame football team and coaches left Oakland by ferry after a coast invasion and a 27 to 10 victory over Stanford. Star back Jim Crowley remained hospitalized after a nervous breakdown. flying quarterback Harry Stuhhelder was on crutches but listed improving.

San Francisco Notre Dame University Harry Stuhhelder Jim Crowley Stanford University Pasadena

Indoor polo tournament to open in Chicago

Eight cities including New York Brooklyn Newark Philadelphia Cleveland Detroit Cincinnati and Chicago compete in the first indoor intercity polo tournament at the Chicago Riding Club. The three day event runs January 5 to 17 with four games opening day and consolation and semi final games the next day. Fifty eight ponies have been shipped for the matches.

Chicago New York Brooklyn Newark Philadelphia Cleveland Detroit Cincinnati

St Xavier Cagers Prep for Covington YMCA Game

St Xavier College coach Joe Meyer tightens practice for the Saints ahead of the opening tussle with Covington Y M C A Puritans in Kentucky. The teams meet in a two game series with high interest and expected full houses at Covington gym.

Joe Meyer St. Xavier College Covington Y. M. C. A St. Xavier Kentucky Boys Meyermen Covington Gymnasium

Russo Beats Brady in Eight Round Bout

In Memphis, Jack Russo of New Orleans earned a referee decision over Ralph Brady of Syracuse after an eight round contest.

Russo Brady Memphis Tenn Jack Russo New Orleans Ralph Brady Syracuse N. Y

Nebraska seeks new coach for Meehan successor

Men claiming to represent the University of Nebraska visited John F. Meehan at his Syracuse office to discuss hiring a new football coach. Meehan was away, and the visitors refused to disclose details, but confirmed Nebraska was in the market for a coach.

Nebraska Meehan Syracuse N. Y University of Nebraska Today John F. Meehan

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