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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 07, 1925

Page

6

Pinelli Settles Third Base Rivalry in Florida Camp

Babe Pinelli joins the Reds in Orlando as spring workouts begin under windy Florida skies. The team trains through morning and afternoon sessions with Batting practice sharpening contact and power. Pinelli, Dressen, Walker and Zitzman headline a roster in good form as Rube Benton and other pitchers face light illness and injury concerns ahead of the Wet-Colt game. The club marks Pat Moran’s anniversary with a high mass at St Patrick Church and flags at half-mast.

Babe Pinelli Pinelli California Florida Charlie Dressen Babe Hendricks Walker Zitzman Dressen Eberwein Rube Mike Collins Ft. Worth Mike Sandow Morris Nashville Pat Moran The Redlegs Lou Widing St. Patrick Church

Spalla Brothers May Meet for Italian Heavyweight Title

Milan report says the Italian boxing federation may permit Giuseppe Spalla to challenge his brother Erminio for the heavyweight title after Erminio fulfills several engagements including a scheduled bout with English heavyweight Frank Goddard.

Milan Italy Guiseppe Spalla Erminio Frank Goddard

Nurmi Captures Race At Toronto In Slow Exhibition

Paavo Nurmi of Finland wins a mile and a half in eight minutes two fifths of a second on the Coliseum track in Toronto a listless exhibition. Nurmi later plans to attempt Lloyd Hahn's 4 14 1 5 mile world record in a special race with Jimmy Connolly as his main rival and Willie Ritola pacing a spaced three mile attempt.

Toronto Paavo Nurmi Finland Hamilton Buffalo N. Y United States Canada Lloyd Hahn Nurmi Jimmy Connolly Georgetown Willie Ritola

Georgetown Favored To Win 1925 Indoor Intercollegiate Title

Track and field stars from Eastern colleges collide tomorrow night for the 1925 indoor intercollegiate championship. Georgetown is seen as the outstanding favorite to reclaim the laurels held by Penn the past two years. Harvard Yale Penn Cornell Dartmouth and Princeton are also strong contenders in this keen title race.

New York Georgetown University of Pennsylvania Harvard Yale Pennsylvania Cornell Dartmouth Princeton

New Orleans Entries and Fair Store Basketball Cover Racings

First Race-Claiming for three year-olds at six furlongs with entries led by Wits and Rachel Potter. Also eligible list includes Par nnell Lad and Queen Bess among others. Second to Sixth races list multiple horses, purses of 700 to 1000, distances from mile to 11-16, with entries such as The Leopard Anaprisa Fred Kinney and Winsome Lady, and notes on weather and track conditions. Brief sports note: The Fair Store basketball team defeated Dayton Green Devils 24 to 17, highlighted by pass work from Parsons. Illinois defeated Purdue 87 to 27 in Urbana, with Martin scoring five baskets in the Illini’s last home game of the season.

Joe Patton Eeeenereenee Ib Chula Vista Perenne Fireworth Chick Barkley Black Atch Il Tom Ruby Bill McCloy Lord Allen Lester Renee Haleakala Covington Athletic Club Serena Cornflower St. Paul St Paul Ian Maroons C. A. C. Cubs Capistrano Sanford Peet Cher St. Paul Bu Nan Langhorne Little Hice Robbs Tere Span Hilmering Fee Renee McGill Brauning Hop Llen Jane Goldsmith Mount Shasta Attossa Kaufman Annan Mountain Oaks Belle Swaner Callarreveirditneersennesse Bea Gates F Peete Brandeis Langheim Illng C. Score Senne Faust Clarkson Wits Rachel Potter Wild Goose Baw Oo Vcenendennis Beulah Cochran Patrick Sarsfield Parnell Lad R. EB. Clack PE Ai Cineney Queen Bess Pauline M Ahkeena Recover Alfred Miss Bebe Clara Houghland Chawe Anaprisa Cabines Fred Kinney Huon Pine Elvina Silpvedievideek Phil Mayers Mom’s RT Isascies Dr. Hickmap Boo Pel Kinda Marvin May Bob Cahill Bernhardt Doen i Ascsinins Barracuda Stirrup Cup Trust David Holman Midwestern Seth’s ‘Treasure Nassau Dandy Brush Dorothy Buckner Westwood Pree Helli David Harum ME Wik Sc Ceanaeed Bee Hoo Red William UNE Icch Sun Progres Cocci Meteor Tierney Beventis Ribhiane Peak Litte Ammie Marcelline Fair Store Dayton Green Devils Parsons Fair Store Inter F. Ooeeenens Ens G. Putnam Illinois Urbana Llinois Purdue Illini Lafayette Boilermakers Martin Castilla Califa Pinehurst Ed Garrison Rockarden Plenty Coos Glenn Reneee Rene Eeenes Occidenta Pick’r Es Ann Sister Sue Countess Claridge Jn. A. Scott Jr Esuqueeter Snowden Peter Pierson Evelyn White Bethlehem Steel Royal Crowneenee Lady Huon Dixie Dix Pony Express Apprentice Allowan

Tijuana Racecard Opens With Close Finishes At Six Furlongs

Weather cloudy and track slow as the first race offers purses totaling 600 for two year olds at 4% furlongs. Eleven Sixty wins with Roberts aboard earning 8.80 for place and 3.40 for show. Second race features claiming prize of 600, three year olds and up at six furlongs. Harrigan's Heir, ridden by Shffer, takes first with 6.40, Colonel Matt 20.80, Big Indian 0.20 as the show. Other races list entries with times and scratches including Miss Lane and Halbert amid a full card of claimers and handicaps.

Remeve OEE Osiiside Roberts Lou Shanks Ellis Alsen Miss Oakland Ali Baba Mantonian Private Seth Samatoga Jimmie Trinz Horke Harrigan Matt Big Indian McHugh Seth Young June Fly Elston Halbert Smith Jenks Veselli Shasta Springs Aggie Lake Chapala Whipsaw Wee Girl Virginia Hope Irish Rey Littlenes Doctor K Queen Roxie Letter B Helen van Peter Potter the Lamb Wiltrude Weed Morrison Taplin Yorkshire Maid Pink Tenny Tailtean Miss Spears Misa Prosperity Chick Bell Sway Poor Puss Delhi Girl Margaret White Lady Lillian Plow Steel Woodie Montgomery Royal Queen Sweet and Lew Malvern and Insurance Walter Dant Wood Lady Schaefer Fisher Lord Valentine M’rt N’z Lady Ie Band Joe G Belle Wood Serema L Ramo Lucky Play Walls My Reverie Sunnyland Spread Eagle Bear Shot Morning Cloud Don Eduardo the Beadle Minstrel Boy Wracklane Full Pa Céusera Mortenson

Havana Race Results First to Seventh Races

Horse by horse results from Havana races include claiming and allowance events with purses from 600 to 800 dollars. Notable performers include Rivulet Skyman Bill Blackwell Postlude Full Moon and First Light Marionette Wendell and Owry with times ranging from 49 to 1 13 for various sprints and routes. Weather clear track good with several scratches noted across events.

Allen Skyman Roath Bill Blackwell Power Charles J. Craigwhite Picker and Stealer Valentine d’Or Connors Full Moon Haljan Ckase McCabe Deda Ponce Chandelier Irene Walton Phelan Lord Kames Long Green Rapid Strice Mm Pe George Choos St. Kevin Dick Nell Rubita H. Callaham Paniroma Taulelle Wendell Burns Hector’s Alley Lena R Floriate Izarra General Seth Brass Neal Amber Fly Banks Hulle Geving Richard Murray Solomon's Kilts Starmatia Keaolani Gold Mark Rocking Kidnap Galleon First Light Marionette Pickens Snowden Jewell V. D Fusileer Mainspring Carlos Enrique Bonnie Lizzie Twilight Hour Baby Lane Ann M Horinga May Rose Neapolitan Eternity Gaff Quincy Ward Mess Kit Peary Owry Anion Little Hope Charles Little Smile Collision Nebish Crestwood Boy Antilles Tanlac

McGraw's long rise and later Washington Waterloo tale

The article traces John J. McGraw’s storied career from his 1873 birth through his rise in baseball. It highlights his 1905 world championship with Christy Mathewson, the eight-game pennant run in 1921, and later years as vice president while facing potential retirement after decades of service. It notes his roles with Olean Cedar Rapids Baltimore and the Baltimore American League Club, and his influence before and after the formation of the American League.

Little Napoleon Washington Waterloo New York Napoleon John J. McGraw Philadelphia Truxton N. Y Christy Mathewson Tiatttle Napoleon Connie Mack Bender, Plank and Coombs McGraw White Sox Red Sox Phil Douglas Jess Barnes Artie Nehf Yankees Stanley Bucky) Harris Walter Johnson Olean N.Y Cedar Rapids St. Louis Byron Bancroft Johnson Robinson Baltimore John T. Brush

Favorites Triumph in Opening Round of Northern Kentucky Court Tourney

The opening round of the Northern Kentucky District High School basketball championship saw Covington Ludlow Newport Highland Immaculata and Union High advance in the boys division with high scoring wins and byes looming for the semifinals. Girls action saw Union Highland Erlinger and Crescent Springs reach the semis with title game set for tonight at 8.

Kentucky Covington Ludlow Newport Highland Immaculata Union High Newport Turners Inmgmaculata Union Erlanger Crescent Springs Alexandria Williamstown Independence Downstate Geola Springs James Bb. Cobb Cobb Marty Reddington John Popkins

College Basketball Scores From Miami Entries

Springfield Denison 41 Wisconsin? Wittenberg 33. Washington Pa Pittsburgh 18 15. Idana Illinois 37 Purdue 27. Louisville Louisville 38 Rose Poly 28. Gambier Kenyon 45 Hiram 34. Cleveland John Carroll 20 Michigan Aggies 14. Dubuque Notre Dame 44 Columbia College 25. Washington Pa Pittsburgh 18 Washington Jefferson 15. Grove City 43 Carnegie Tech 24.

Springfield Denison Wittenberg Washington University of Pittsburgh Washington and Lee Idana Illinois Purdue Louisville University of Louisville Rose Poly Gambier Kenyon Hiram Cleveland John Carroll University Michigan Aggies Dubuque Notre Dame Columbia College

Denison Triumphs In Springfield Duel 41-33

Wittenberg and Denison played a furious basketball game in Springfield. Denison came away with a 41 to 33 victory as Hockins starred for Denison and Armstrong led Wittenberg.

Denison Springfield

Trainers Speed Up at 2 Tracks

Springlike weather drew crowds as horses trained briskly at two Louisville tracks. A. Claver restrained Hallucination for the Dixie Handicap gauge while Robert Woodson oversaw Sancia Desert Gold and Aladin from Chicago. Meyers at Barnesdale Farm continued conditioning and new foals from Sporting Blood and Dream Star were reported.

Commercial Tribune Louisville J. K. L. Ross Pimlico A. Claver Desert Gold Aladin M. J. Cooke Chicago Paris R. Woodson George W. Barnes United Verde Barnesdale Farm Barnes Valley Light Kite Star Tom Hare, Jr Ray Jr Kittie Jim Midnight Rose Downs Barnesdale II Péter Quince Dan Lehan Walter Kohn Entucky State Racing Commission Clem Theisen Megan Alex B. Gordon H. C Bud) Fisher Evil Sporting Blood Dream Star Tom Pratt Brookdale Lexington Fisher

Miami Results First Race at 1000 Purse

Horse results show Sextant winning the first race for 3-year-olds and up at 6 furlongs with Lucky Dollar second and Double Shot third. Times and payouts listed. multiple horses scratched or also ran. track fast with clear weather.

St. PL Armedee Ada Doe Sophiay Marie Slippy Sam French Lady Briar Sweet Conscript St. ‘ Pixola Ben Franklin W.smith Ambrose Raw—Planter Draguese Markovér Half Pint Marathonian Pretty Business Shady Sadie Jocke St. Pl Sheermeey Tock Pretty F.stevens Taylor Donna Pheasant Lady Shaw Go Through Freda D Overlook Barracks Philo Hialeah Shenandoa Sweet Ann Jones Noel Hidalgo Dolin Jingle McTague Imne Channel Sea Wolf Winnie O’wynne Contribution Darkwood Gee Sh Tod Renesor Orse Rosamond Noe Buck Pond J.callahan Lantida Gad Huey Naughty Nisha Ey Bees Altissim Smith Pat Casey Stutts Golden Age Maximaneh Uncle Jay Breeze Wauk Miss Mazie Fair Break Flora Star Melvi- Leouverne Sombre Williams Old Broadway Theo Red At- Horse Joe E Gray Gables Moorfield North

Local Scores Highlight uneven basketball night

Exter Cubs defeated Marian Wildcats 28 to 11 while Indians led 19 to 2 in other early game action. Marian team tally reached 25 as Covington Bearcats edged Sant End Stars 16 to 2.

Exter Cubs Marian Wildcats el Indians Marians Tiger A. C. Covington Bearcats Sant End Stars

Commission Chooses Wills as Dempsey Challenger

New York March 6 The State Athletic Commission has given precedence to Harry Wills as challenger to Jack Dempsey for the heavyweight title, with Dempsey ordered to accept or decline within twenty four hours. The commission also noted a Gibbons challenge and said action would be taken by headquarters.

New York Jack Dempsey Harry Wills State State Athletic Commission Wills Gibbons Los Angeles James J. Farley Commission Dempsey Farley Tom Gibbons

How They May Run In Today's Races

TRACKMAN SELECTIONS NAME BY RACE HORSES AND ODDS. Best Chance Cherry Pie leads the card with top pick in the ninth race. Other top picks include Ban tam Miss Fryer and Mary Contrary Ca nute as contenders.

Tijuana Black Watch Jr Bantam Humma Miss Fryer Hester Ann Marcheta Bill McCloy A. Lester Dolph Zealot Haleakala Sonny Bunny Cornflower Nan Mckinney Cherry Pie Capistrano Little Chief Ann Grogan Clarkson

First Race Picks and Best Chance Highlighted

The list names potential winners across seven races featuring Patrick Sarsfield Korbly Lad Leopard Pro ceeds Rork Marvin May Best Pal Bernhardt Just David Star beck Parole II Batter Up Nassau Gorget David Harum West wood Prince K Marcelline Soviet The Archer and crowns Marvin May as Best Chance.

Patrick Sarsfield Korbly Lad Marvin May Best Pal Bernhardt David Starbeck Parole II Batter Up Nassau Gorget David Harum Westwood Prince K Marcelline Archer Marvin ‘May

Kearns Rejects Commission Ultimatum on Dempsey Will Fight

Jack Kearns the champion's manager rejects the New York State Athletic Commission demand that Dempsey answer in 24 hours to Harry Wills challenge. He says Dempsey is not under NY jurisdiction and will consider any promoter's offer including Rickard or Henderson. Kearns plans to travel March 11 to negotiate title bouts while Dempsey remains in Los Angeles.

Kearns Los Angeles New York State Athletic Commission Jack Dempsey Jack Kearns New York Commission Dempsey Harry Wills Empsey Rickard and Henderson William Muldoon Commission

Rickard Says Dempsey Will Fight for Him in 1925

Tex Rickard announces that if Jack Dempsey fights in 1925 it will be under his promotion. He says Dempsey will risk his title in a match promoted by Rickard in the East, likely against the winner of Wills and Gibbons, possibly at Yankee Stadium in September. Teddy Hayes and Jack Kearns back the plan. Hayes faces an indictment in New York next week.

Rickard Dempsey New York Jack Dempsey Tex Rickard Madison Square Garden Teddy Hayes Hayes Jack Kearns East Yankee Stadium

Munn Dominates Canadian Rival in Cleveland Wrestling Carnival

Wayne Big Munn claimed the world heavyweight wrestling title by quickly pinning Canadian champion Wallace Duguid in straight falls of nine and two minutes at a Cleveland carnival. Ed Strangler Lewis and William Demetral wrestled to a one hour draw. Mike Romano defeated Hassanaine in fourteen minutes with a toe hold.

Cleveland Wayne Big) Munn Wallace Duguid Munn Duguid Strangler) Lewis William Demetral Mike Romano Hassan Caine

Mondt to Face Romano in Chicago Elimination Bout

Chicago match on March 17 pits Joé Mondt and Mike Romano to decide a challenger for Wayne Mann and Ed Lewis. Promoters seek opponents for John Pesek of Omaha and Lewis, already signed for elimination contests in the event.

Chicago Joé Toots Mondt Mike Romano Wayne Mann Ed Lewis John Pesek Omaha Lewis

First Race Flax Warning Hob son

Second Race Purity Kellerman North Breeze. Third Race Collier Grace H. Gay Thorn. Fourth Race Volante Myrtle Belle Ball Gee. Fifth Race Whitney entry Sun sini Missionary. Sixth Race Hot Dog Sweep stakes Ruth S. Seventh Race Master Hand Tall Grass Bankrupt. Best Chance Collier.

Escolane Frank ‘Gailor Socrates Peter Paul Grace Pisslineoicess Collier Hee Gay Thorn Dangerillo Aee Tod Renesor Hesware Revene Er Benewreeene Barbara Palmer King the Spa Sir Glen Huonee Gray Gables North Beach Anna CN. Houlihan Flax Warning Hobson Purity Kellerman North Breeze Collier Grace H Volante Myrtle Belle Ball Gee Whitney Sunsini Missionary Hot Dog Ruth S Master Hand Tall Grass Bankrupt

First Race Pinehurst Califa Rock of Ages

The card lists seven races with horse names Pinehurst Califa Rock of Ages in Race One and others in subsequent races including First Blush Hootch The Pirate and Abbott Fire away Della Rabia. Best Chance THE ABBOTT.

Pinehurst Califa Rock of Ages First Blush Hootch The Pirate the Abbott Fireaway Della Rabia Ann M Little Black Sheep Almoner Coral Reef True American Endman Evelyn White Altobloom Peter Pierson Pony Express Royal Crown

New Orleans horse racing results with multiple races

Results from New Orleans show six furlong and longer races with weights, jockeys, and times. Notable finishers include Brownie Smile, Move On, Bernice Childs, Irresistible, Alleghan, My Destiny, and Brinkley, among others, with several horses listed as Also Ran and multiple scratches. Weather clear and track fast.

Renault Beats Smith in Ten Round Detroit Bout

Jack Renault the Canadian heavyweight champion dominated Homer Smith in Kalamazoo a ten round bout in Detroit. Smith was nearly counted out in the sixth and withstood punishment through the later rounds as Renault battered him from the fourth round on.

Renault Smith Detroit Mich Jack Renault Homer Smith Kalamazoo

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