Midwinter National Tournament Highlights and Fort Worth News
In Lake Worth Florida Mossman leads in the mid winter national tournament with eight world records set during a high scoring event. The Florida open golf title goes to Diegel with a 286 over 72 holes, while Hagen and Walter Hagen finish strong. Vale, Tunfall and Ringling rumors stir in winter sports headlines across New York and Boston.
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Eldora
Towa
Tiorseshos
Lakeworth
Fla
W. P. Yocum
Zanesville
Boay
Mossman Dose
Hart Dar “Yee
Wichita
Kansas
Mossman
Yd Diegel
Jim Barnes
Belle Loose
Lakeland Country Club
Thinland
Walter Hagen
Major League Teams Eye 1925 Pennant Races
Major league camps open with critics split on winners. McGraw’s Giants favored in the National League while Senators, Yankees, and Tigers are eyed to win the American League. Trades shuffle rosters as Pirates and Cubs reshuffle, Ruth inches toward shape, and Detroit keeps its last year lineup.
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Yankees
Senators
Tigers
Bnef
Farrell
United Press
New York
Major League Athletics
John McGraw
New York Giants
Washington Senators
New York Yankees
Detroit Tigers
McGraw
Pittsfieh Pirates
Chistago Cubs
Grimm
Cooper
Maranville
Cubs
Bill Killifer
Pirates
Aldridge
Grantham
Niehaus
Ose
Moore
Combinatio
Pittsburgh
Urban ‘Shocker
St Louis Browns
Sam Jones
Earl Combs
Babe Ruth
Hot Springs
Ashington
Mike McNally
Dutch Reuther
Stan Coveleckie
Detroit
Thelub
Joey Thompson Shines in Allegheny Victory over Westminster
Former Titusville High star Joey Thompson played splendidly for Allegheny against Westminster, sinking three field goals and drawing a foul.
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Joey" Thompson
Titusville High School
Allegheny
Westminister
Rochester Centrals Defeat Corry Keystone 86 to 18
The Rochester Centrals routed the Corry Keystone nine 86 to 18 at Elmira last night. The Keys trailed after the opening minutes as the Centrals built a huge lead, aided by 24 free throws to seven. Rich led Corry with 11 points, while Miller and Jones added the remaining field goals.
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Corry
Keystones
Elmira
Centrals
Elmira Ast
Cenuuls
Keys
Corryites
Rich
Keystone Invaders
Miller
Jones
No Change in Leadership of Church League Basketball Night
In a Valley circuit match the Baptist five fell 40 to 19 as the Methodist team kept its lead and the Presbyterians edged closer. Nearby, the United Brethren defeated Keystone Midgets 30 to 1 in a lopsided park hall game.
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Sentus
Rorchester Centrals
Wefeau
The
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Nts
Regi
Lisa
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Gate
Cullen
Eye
Mamby
Fisraarts
Methodists
IGE
Sgptnnes
Wugie
Pitts
Ates
Young, Briere
Millergitewssetesce
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Dowling
Winnie
Parkethall
Tossere
Neystone
Pot Baguets
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Presbyterian
Keystone
Hayes, 1908 Olympic Marathon Hero, Now Works as Clerk
New York Feb 26 United Press reports Tohmy Hayes, famed American marathon winner in 1908, is employed as a clerk here. Hayes received his victory after Dorando collapsed near the finish and was helped across the line. He no longer engages in athletic activities.
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New York
United Press
Tohmy Hayes
Hayes
Dorando
Layes
O Connell Wins Fifth Lightweight Elimination Bout
Charley O Connell of Cleveland won the fifth bout in the lightweight elimination tournament against Jos Dundee of Baltimore after a ninth round knockdown and a referee disqualification amid a riot threat. Jack Bernstein, a former junior light weight champ, was announced out of the tournament due to conditioning issues.
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New York
Charley O'Connell
Cleveland
Jos Dundee
Baltimore
O'Connell
Dundee
Wade
Crowley
King
Jack Bernstein
Basil Galiato
New Orlean
Cuddy de Marco
Pitty Hurgh
Hoppe Leads Cops In Turbulent World Balk Line Event
Walker Coole led in a balk line tourney amid unclear trailers as Jake Sehuster and Bre Hagenticher won 16–? and Willie Hoppe defeated Cochran in a display of high skill. Burouard Uoremopy and Dodgian posted strong runs while Eddie Onslow moves to manage in the International League amid sale negotiations following the New York league meeting.
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United Press Chicago
Walker Coole
Charplow
Sunicki
Sore Wis
Eddie Onslow
Toronto Leafs
New York
Rickard Eyes Big Boxing Year With Dreamlined Matchups
The article discusses Rickard’s plans for a strong boxing year with possible showdowns among Dempsey, Tunney, Gibbons, Will, Renault, and other leading fighters. It notes Rickard’s optimism, willingness to match any rival, and the challenge of lining up fights as promoters seek the era’s top attractions.
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York
Almort
Rickart
Winwen
Hemyssay
Fighters
Wenie Smiakess
Gihbank
Dempsey
Wills
Gibune
Will Wille
Hodiey
Mira
Rojas
Gibbons
Thuney
Gibbong
Renault
Ren
Wilt
Pinin
Tuyney
Ronabley
Renae
Gedirey
Mc ‘Vigue
Berlenbachy
Walker
Grab
Maijfell
Kaplan
George Guilisey
Négro
Philadelhia
Mio
Ti Dempsey
Gibbong Mateh
Tunney
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