Nurmi Shatters Indoor Records at Madison Square Garden
Paavo Nurmi the Phantom Finn opened his American campaign with two indoor world record performances at Madison Square Garden New York on January 6 1920. He won the mile in 4 13 5 as Ray fell short and then captured the 1500 meters in 3 56 1 5 beating Ray. A second 5000 meter win over Ritola proved the sweeping feat.
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Madison. Square Garden
New York
Paavo Nurmi
Nurmi
Willie Ritola
Jose Ray
Wilfie Ritola
Ray
Hoitola
Ritola
Loren Murchison
A. C
Frank Hussey
Rindge Tech
Boston
Cyril Coatfee
Illinois
Morningside A. C
Phil Granville
Hamilton
Ont
Harry R. Hinkel
Jencoe A. C
Irving the
Abel Kiviat
Willco A. A
Patrick J. Kennedy
New York A. C
William F. Schmidt
Columbia University
Finland
Jose W. Ray
Waird
Liloyd Hahn
Boston A. A
James J. Connolly
Newark
B. Farrel
James Shore
Millrose
A. A
Alan B. Helffrich
Penn State
Vernon W. Ascher
Georgetown
Francis Daley
Boston College
James Burgess
J. C
Iimar Prim
August Fager
Shanahan Catholic Club
Philphia
William M. K. Meyer
Frank Carney
Syracuse University
S. Goldberg
John Bell
J. Sellers
L. Rawlings
G. Nolan
W. Goodwin
Illinois A. C
Stevenson
C. Coaffee
Ray Watson
Ray Dodge
Clarence Flahive
Verne Booth
Millrose A. A
George Lermond
Luck and superstition shape the sport world in 1925
A feature by Robert Boyd surveys how luck and omens influence athletes from baseball to boxing. It notes Eddie Collins chewing gum on his cap, Charley Paddock touching wood before races, and Jack Johnson’s famed cigar ritual. The piece traces superstition through fighters Abe Attell Jem Driscoll and others, framing it as integral to careers and outcomes.
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Eddie Collins
Collins
Charley Paddock
Pacific Coast
Robert Boyd
Jack Johnson
Alveston
Tex
Johnson
Havana
Cuba
Galveston
Joe Choynski
Sam Langford
Jess Willard
Joe Jeanette
Willard
Jem Driscoll
Abe Attell
Wales
London
Driscoll
N. Y
Paavo Nurmi Predicts New American Wins In NYC
Paavo Nurmi says he will stay in the United States until April or May to run more indoor races, after two easy victories in the Finnish American games. He defeated Ray and Ritola and plans to compete January 15 at the Municipal A. A. games and January 27–28 at the Millrose A. A. carnival in Madison Square Garden.
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Madison Square Garden
New York
Paavo Nurmi
Finland
America
Paavo
Ray
Ritola
New Orleans Havana Results Maiden Three Year Olds
Weather clear track fast at New Orleans and Havana for a card of maidens and claiming races. notable finishes include Snake Bite leading the maiden three year olds with Crystal Beer and Great Waters in the money while Lenora P and Betey headlined the claiming race action. multiple races list weights jockeys times and finishes with scratches and also ran notes throughout the seven race card.
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McLaugh
Crystal Beer
Noe
Great Waters
Verratt
Lenora P
Neal
Betey
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Cochran
Suziki
Will
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Old Pean
Laura Rebuke
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Royaline
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Jellison
Swim
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Crear
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Harness driver F D Teachout dies in New Orleans at 64
F D Teachout, a well known harness racing driver, died at his New Orleans home today. He was 64 and survived by his widow and two children.
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Teachout
Jackson, Mich
F. D. Teachout
Intercity League Postpones Games After Archbishops Death
Intercity Catholic Basketball League postpones all games until after Archbishop Moeller's burial. Funeral set for Tuesday morning, with new dates to follow after the funeral. Next scheduled game now moved to Tuesday night January 13 featuring Austin five versus St Clément.
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Moeller
Newport Catholic Gym
St. Clement Quintet
Austin Five
St. Clément
Cleveland Considers New Golf Course in Rocky River Reservation
Metropolitan Park Board received a preliminary report from a golf architect signaling plans for an 18 hole course in the Rocky River Reservation. Officials indicated construction could start in the spring, suggesting another new course for the Cleveland district.
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Cleveland
Metropolitan Park Board
Rocky River Reservation
Park
Heydler says Maher saved Kelly Bohne and others from blunder
The National League president praised Dan P. Maher for dropping Jimmy OConnell from the California Basketball League. He said the move spared George Kelly and Amy Bohne plus three other players from potential trouble after it emerged they had tied with OConnell to a San Francisco team. He indicated no further action unless new developments arise.
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New York
Dan P. Maher
California Basket Ball League
Jimmy O'Connell
Bo 5N
George Kelly
Amy Bohne
Heydler
National League
O’connell
Kelly
Giants
Bohne
Cincinnati
San Francisco
Giant
California
Maher
Bohne Refused Permit to Play by California League
Sammy Bohne of the Cincinnati Reds will not be permitted to play in the California Basket Ball League. Dan P. Maher, league president, said Bohne’s contract will be returned to him after telegrams with August Herrmann. The action aims to avoid trouble for Bohne.
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San Francisco
Sammy Bohne
Cincinnati Reds
Dan P. Maher
August Herrmann
Cincinnati
Tijuana Race Meet Birds Out in Wide Card
Race card from Tijuana listing multiple claiming races for three year olds and up with results, payouts, and times. Notable entries include Vibrator, Romulus, Night Boat, and Silver State with place and show payouts. Scratched horses noted and track listed as fast.
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Queerulous
Big Indian
Sangrado
Tennilee
Randolph
Time and Tide
Midnight Bell
Marie John
Miss Manage
Roseberts
Dr. Johnson
Good Enough
Chet G
Keene Fry
Hooper
Romulus
Roberts
Ellis
Willow Tree
Walter Dant
Navajo
Tag Day
Fireworth
Chick Barkley
Betsinda
McHugh
Odd Seth
Griffin
Silver State
Smith
Runall
Walls
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George O'Neill
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Swift Lady
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Five Sixty
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Lou Shanks
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Craig
Bréuning
W. Montgomery
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Lad
Herby Coles
Chilliwick
Voorgold
Hoagland
Cano
Lizette
Krishna
Ceylon Prince
Ebb Tide
Cover de Lion
Hyanpom
Speed Ball
Melachrino
Contusion
Bosh
Black Shasta
Young
Zealot
Pud
Tom Craven
Oo Fast Boy
Miss Edna
Wood Lady
Jeeze
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Thelma C
Wynnewood
Chaiming
Wolf’s Cry
Batsman
Piccarillo
Lord Allen
Elizabeth K
Easter Bells
Haleakala
Hester Ann
Worthman
Black Wand
Nebraska denies Bo McMillan coaching claim
Lincoln officials would not confirm a report that Bo McMillan former Centre College quarterback was under consideration to fill the university football coach vacancy. Sporting authorities said McMillan would be ineligible due to previous professional coaching.
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Lincoln
Neb
University of Nebraska
Bo” McMillan
Centre College
McMillan
How They May Ran In Todays Races TRACKMAN S SELECTIONS
List of race entries and best chances across eight races from New Orleans with named horses such as Red Wingfield Nimrod Wynnewood and others noted as top picks and best bets across the card. The selections name horses jockeys and race pairings for quick wagering reference.
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New Orleans
Wuhu
St. Nicholas
Rosa Greener
New Market
Despair
Eventide
John Q. Kelley
Bush Buck
Jupiter
Red Wingfield
Mary Ellen O
Elector
Soldier II
Spugs
Juno
Zanzibar
Chaplet
Tantalus
Tom
Demijohn
Owasco
Benny Leonard Stricken By Illness Relapse in New York
Benny Leonard world lightweight champion is ill with grippe and suffered a relapse in New York City, according to his brother. The report notes his condition worsened after an earlier illness.
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Asawiaay
Guynoati
New York
Jan
Benny Léonard
Landis Plans Full Bribery Testimony Release
Baseball Commissioner Landis said in a letter to New York writers that he expected to publish the full testimony of Jimmy O Connell and Cory Dolan within a few days. He noted he would not rush the disclosure, citing duty to the investigation amid Giants bribery ties and prior confessions.
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New York
Landig
Jimmy O’connell
Cory Dolan
New York Giants
Landis
O’connell
O'Connell
Dolan
Frank Frisch
George Kelly
Rees Young
Giants
Meaos
Pair of events added to indoor A A U championships
Two additions widen the senior indoor A A U program at Louisville Kentucky with pole vault for height and steeplechase without water jump. The total events reach fourteen and Cincinnati athletes are invited to enter races including 40 300 600 and 1000 yard dashes two mile run one mile walk seventy yard hurdles and more.
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Louisville
Cincinnati
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