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Newspaper

Cincinnati Commercial Tribune

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1925

Page

7

Fifty New Boxes Planned To Accommodate Derby Crowds

Louisville June 21 Fifty additional boxes in Churchill Downs clubhouse are complete to ease Derby Day crowding. Kentucky Jockey Club chief Matt Winn notes demand far exceeds supply, hotel bookings surge, and another 500 boxes would still be needed. Winn departs for Havana and Milam after stockholders meeting. Venni Butler Monihan also plan Derby season efforts.

J. Savage Louisville Churchill Was Cola Matt ‘Winn Kentucky Jockey Club Winn Downs Kentucky Ee Club Shriners’ Temple Colonel Win Covington Havana Milam New Orleans Andrew Venni the Downs Mes Butler Empire Latonia Churchill Downs Ed Corrigan

Stable track woes stir contest among top trainers

Corrigan and Tucker lament the hard cuppy track that hinders horses on the morning workout. Hancock reports Field III plans Stimulus for the derby with a large party to observe. Roger Sullivan tours the Panama Canal on vacation before resuming duties in Latonia.

Tucker Corrigan Lyman Davis Oval Arthur R. Hancock Marshall Field III Field Hancock Roger Sullivan Kentucky Jockey Club Panama Canal Covington

Dumb Dan and the Boxing Ballyhoo King Morgan

A profile of promoter-manager Dan Morgan, known as Dumb Dan, recounts how he talked fighters like K O Brown and Bat Levinsky into title chances, built Jack Britton into a live draw, and steered boxing schemes that filled houses, with Morgan shifting focus to horses after losses.

Edgren K. O. Brown Jack Briffin Jack Bat Levinsky Dan Dani Big Tim Sullivan Big Tim John D. Rockefeller John D Morgan Jimmy Kelly Kelly New York Jake Brown Willie Her McMahon's Club Harley Kaye Beecher Tommy Murphy Tom Jones Ad Wolgast Jones Kay Jt California Joe Rivers Bud Anderson vVeach Cross Littl Dutchman New Jersey Jack Britton Britton Packeycision McFarland Memphis Packey Ted Kid Lewis England Lewis Mickey Walker Dumb Dan Battling Levinsky Levinsky Jack Dillion Georges Carpentier Tom O’rourke Carpentier Daniel Central Park the Bell Syndicate, Inc

Veteran catchers aiding Cubs Pirates and Dodgers pitchers

Veteran catchers are being called into play to coach the young pitchers. The Cubs signed George Gibson formerly of the Pirates, Cincinnati added Grover Land, and Brooklyn acquired Ben Egan to aid pitcher development.

Chicago Cubs George Gibson Pittsburgh Pirates Cincinnati Grover Land Pirates Brooklyn Ben Egan

Heydler proposes open annual NL MVP eligibility

NL president John Heydler wants the league MVP to be an open prize each season. Dazzy Vance, 1924 winner for Brooklyn, would be eligible again under the plan.

John Heydler Dazzy Vance Brooklyn Heydler

Giants Target Grimm In Baseball Park War Paths

John McGraw the Giants manager says Charley Grimm will be challenged by the fences at the Cubs park and Rabbit Maranville will be hampered by Charley Hollacher’s absence at short. He also asserts Wilbur Cooper’s fly balls favor the Pirates in recent dealings.

Charley Grimm Wilbur Cooper Chicago Cubs Rabbit Maranville Charley Hollacher John McGraw Giants Cooper Chicago Pirates Grimm

Polo matches promise capacity crowds in Cincinnati weekend

Polo games at the Riding Club arena feature West Point visitors and Cincinnati Polo Club players. Crowds are expected Friday and Saturday with tickets at Straus’s store. Main events include Headquarters Troop and West Point officers, plus the Tenth Infantry and Riding Club Blues in preliminaries.

West Point Julian A. Pollak Cincinnati Straus’s Sixth Walnut Streets Mr. Pollak Riding Club of Reading Road Asmann P. Lincoln Mitchell Riding Club William A. Stone Tim Conroy W. O. Lathrop Philip E. Lawwill Charles F. Ragsdale Elmore J. Beiersdorfer Cincinnati Polo Club Cincinnatians Frederick J. Flach Oliver DeGray Vanderbilt Harrison B. Smith Tenth Infantry Ft. Thomas Michael Halloran J. J. Yates C. R. Farmer Blues Julius Fleischman III Rene Lathrop Tim Goodman Julian Pollak A. Clifford Shinkle

Austins Defeat Colonels 39 to 18 on Austin Court

The Austin A C quintet routed the Kentucky Colonels 39 to 18 as Averbeck Kurtz and Willenborg led with 28 points. Austin opened strong and led 19 to 6 at halftime while defensive pressure limited Colonels to six field goals. Reed and Parson starred for the losers. in the prelim, the Austin Emeralds beat Ludlow Tigers 34 to 18.

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Slattery Outboxes Lohman in Six Rounds in Buffalo

Jim Slattery the Buffalo middleweight outboxed and outpunched Toledo light-heavyweight Joe Lohman in six rounds scoring three knockdowns. Slattery weighed 162% to Lohman 169% with Terris topping Hall in a six-round lightweight split decision. OConnell defeated Jawson in another six-round matchup.

Buffalo N. Y Jim Slattery Joe Lohman Toledo Slattery Lohman Sid Terris New York Joe Hall Terris Hall Charley O’connell Cleveland Joe Janson Milwaukee O’connell Jawson

Stribling Claims Newspaper Victory Over Delaney

In Grand Rapids on January twenty first Young Stribling from Atlanta Georgia defeated Jimmy Delaney of St Paul in a ten round light heavyweight bout to win a newspaper decision.

Stribling Grand Rapids Mich Young Stribling Atlanta Jimmy Delaney St. Paul

Gym Goodwills Take Fifth League Contest

Newport Catholic Gym Goodwills defeated the Price Hill K of C five 30 to 21 to extend their Intercity League win streak to five. The teams were tied 10 9 at halftime before the Goodwills pulled away in the final minutes led by Vick Overman who scored 17 points for Newport.

Newport Catholic Gym Goodwills Price Hill K Newport Caseys Vick"” Overman N. Cc. G. Goodwill Price Hill Thos F. Floe F.G Fit T.frgman Ers Wenee Molloy C. Weenneee Etee Hater Holthaus SPST Whalen C. Fof Gutzweiler Harrington Wesleyan Ada Ohio Wesleyan University Ohio Northern University Ohio Wesleyan Ohio Esleyan Knachel Erie Ohio Northern Kersechneér Aiaieiaseiniela Dixon

College Scores Report Swarthmore and Navy Lops

West Point Army 23 Swarthmore 18. Washington College 26 Navy 2 at Saenger. Wesleyan 36 Ohio Northern 26. Ohio University 42 Marietta 13 at Athens Ohio.

Westpoint Army Swarthmore Saenger Washington College Navy Ade Dhie

St Xavier High to Meet Aurora Quintet Tonight

The St Xavier Saints basketball team travels to Hamilton tonight to face the Hamilton High School squad and then plays Aurora High on the Hoosier court tomorrow. Aurora has strengthened since an early loss to Withrow High and is favored to contest a close game, with Bavier boosting confidence after beating St Marys High. Several students will accompany the teams on the trips.

St. Xavier Saints Hamilton Aurora High Hoosier Court Aurora Withrow High Bavier St. Mary’s High

Merchants Cage League Opens Tonight at Triple A Hall

Plans are complete for the Progressive Retail Merchants Basket Ball League opening at 8 oclock tonight at the Triple A Hall Judge Yeatman will give the opening address. The Mabley and Carew team will face Pogues in the opening clash. Keen rivalry stirs excitement among followers for the contest.

Retail Merchants Basket Ball League Yeatman Mabley Carew Pogues

Tijuana Race Track Set To Run Spring Season Stakes

The Tijuana track plans a long season into April under President James W. Coffroth who promises new features. Jockey Bill Harvey will ride Greentree horses led by Cherry Pie, with top reinsmen R Fisher 31 wins and others like Hoagland and McHugh also high on the list.

Tijuana James W. C Reco Racinclares Jockey Club Rses Ans Coffroth Greentree Payne Whitney New York Greentree Stable Vincent Powers Bill Harvey America Cherry Pie R. Fisher Kenneth Hoagland McHugh Barnes Roberts Ellis Edward Non Gormley Find Griffin

Dartmouth Seeks Edge in Eastern Collegiate League Schedule

Dartmouth holds a firm position in the Eastern Collegiate Basketball League with about one third of the season played. The team has already defeated Yale and Columbia as part of its early strides this year.

Dartmouth Yale Columbia

Son of Neurologist Shot in New York Case

William J. Jelliffe, son of Dr. E. Jelliffe, a New York neurologist, died after a gunshot at his Astoria apartment. Police say the death occurred at night. media sees accidental discharge while cleaning a revolver. Jelliffe, a Yale graduate of 1923 and noted swimmer, was previously linked to a different death by suicide.

New York William J. Jelliffe Jelliffe Astoria Mare New Haven Conn Yale

Ludlow Alumni Suffer Large Defeat By Chi Alpha Chi

The Chi Alpha Chi quintet defeated Ludlow Alumni 71 to 27 at Ludlow last night. Budig scored 37 of the winners points and led the game as Ludlow Alumni failed to threaten at any point. Nelson stood out for the Ludlow side in a one sided contest.

Ludlow Chi Alpha Chi Ultimate Budig Nelson

Hope for Pact on Opium Wanes in Geneva Meeting

Geneva January 21 The International Opium Conference adjourned with pessimism as delegates clash over smoking suppression in the Far East. Stephen G Porter called the mood discouraging and fraught with difficulty, as Britain Japan and the United States traded criticisms and urged a joint committee to seek a compromise.

Associated Press Geneva Stephen G. Porter Ing Sweden Far East Zahle Lord Cecil Chelwood Mr. Porter M. Daladier Porter

Opium Debates At Geneva Draw Press Verdicts

London reporters clash over Geneva opium talks. The Evening Standard notes American anti opium forces and Indian stand. the Manchester Guardian cites Lord Cecil on China smuggling and Britain’s pledge to curb opium smoking within fifteen years. Wong Yie blames England and Japan for Orient opium trade tensions.

Mr. Yie England Japan Lord Cecil America Britain China John L. Balderston New York World News Service London Geneva The Evening Standard United States Manchester Guardian Great Britain League Wong Yie Orient

Murder mystery solved by suspect's self-inflicted death

Theodore Fuerhoff 42 committed suicide after police tied him to the Jan 6 killing of Miss Sarah Brannon. A frozen body found near Prasse Lumber Co matched Fuerhoff, confirmed by his brother-in-law. Coroner ruled the death a self-inflicted 32 caliber gunshot.

Cleveland Theodore Fuerhoff Prasse Lumber Company Sarah Brannom Fuerhoff Frank Earnest Miss Brannon Hammond

Longworth Speakership Seen as Assured by Begg

Representative Begg, Ohio Republican manager for Longworth, said after surveys of incoming members that Longworth will win on the first ballot. He reported a cold blooded count showing growing support and no indication of wavering in the Ohio delegation.

Washington Begg Longworth Congress Ohio

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Lyman Bob Tucker Bob Dick. Dorane King Lardner Sy Milt Gross Beeen Teeee West Night West Night High School Westwood Eagles Hughes High School F. Bennet Eagles Klink West Night High Seenerenenee Pressman Kennedy Eases Benzing Bennet Braunn Bywater Renee Ptereioier Encanta Christ Church Midgets Price Hill Wolves Cannon Ledwin Harding G. FT. T. Christ Church G Perrrr F.G Sikimei Notzkampe F. Soldier Matthews C. Aren Robbins Rakel Renee Reneee Rakelew Schmidt Owengee Picbestan Hardware Co F.G F.T.P Hardeman Sweeney F. Walker Cook C. Sete Zoerkeler Amwee Amburg Cc. C. S Win Reese E. O'Malley Will— Emeralds Down Tigers GYM Goodwills ST. Xavier High Aurora Quintet Merchants Cage League C.B. Irwin Baggage King Blind Baggage Irwin Cincinnati N. & W Niemeyer Senne Prt Reere Boehringer Este Coi Eecien Stau Cckadecchiins Ace N. & Rea Ae Dyer Roper Hannabass Ay Incinnati N Boehringer Guuaaeie W T. Fuerhoff Sarah Brannon
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