Syracuse Club Seeks High Point Training Camp
The Syracuse International Rogue club negotiates with High Point chamber for spring training here in 1926. Newark club used Welch Field in 1923 24 and promoters expect local exposure plus early publicity if Welch Field is secured. Secretaries Lannigan and chamber officials pursue lease talks with J C Welch as April 7 start nears.
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Syracuse
Tarboro
Petersburg
New Bern
Bradentown
Greenwood
Sic
High Point
Lannigan
Newark
Suffolk
Furniture City
Welch Field
J. H. Burgess
High Point Baseball Club
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Comee
Highe*t Baseball Association
J. C. Welch
Welch
Wills Not Lost to French Rival in Riviera Clash
Helen Wills, American tennis champion, defeats Mile. Lenglen 6-3 7-5 to win the Metropole tournament in Cannes as Lenglen weighs a singles bid at Nice and Carleton. The two stars avoid close contact and hold back on public bouquets while photographers are kept waiting for dresses and headlines.
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Cannes
France
Helen Wills
Suzanne Lenglet
Helen
Suzanne
Mile
Viasto
Miss Wills
Nice
Carleton
Petfornia
Mile. Lengien
Carleton Hotel
Stessis
California
Lenglen
Riviéra
Babe Ruth Looks for a Real Return This Season
Babe Ruth, in New York, expresses confidence in a major comeback this year. He plans six to seven more years, weighing less than since 1918 after handball and training. He recalls a 25 home run pace in 98 games and aims to hit 59 in a season again, noting pitchers must throw to him. Ruth heads to St. Petersburg for Yankees spring training.
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New York
Babe Ruth
Ruth
St. Petersburg
Fla
Yankee
Weather Rhetoric: A Grim View of Seasonal Extremes
A stark remark laments the world where winters never scorch hot summers and seasons fail to satisfy. The piece folds personal frustration into a broader commentary on climate and life.
Septaaie S Eruption By John Herndon
Poem fragment noting a playful eruption by John Herndon in Hickory. The verse contrasts humorous lines about women costing money and the speaker's limited resources, ending with a sock image.
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John Herndon
Hickory
Dickory
Todays Best Simile About a South Sea Island Bachelor
A playful quip notes the simile as rare as a bachelor on a South Sea island, marking a tongue in cheek observation of single life and exotic imagery.
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South Sea Island
Midnight Horseback Ride Suspect Named
A newspaper item notes that the figure who rose at midnight to ride horseback is identified by name at the column’s bottom.
Syracuse club eyes Welch Field for 1926 season
ICL franchise aims to play at Welch Field in High Point next spring to work off mid winter kinks and gauge local support. If secured, High Point fans could see classy baseball with big league clubs and exhibitions by Lannigan with Sally and Piedmont league teams at the orchard.
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ICAL
Welch Field
Syracuse Club
International League
High Point
Chamber of Commerce
Lannigan
Sally
Orchard
Sailor Smith Open to Match Under 160 Pounds
Sailor Smith a top middleweight in this area remains in the city and invites a bout with any opponent under 160 pounds. He worked out in Charlotte yesterday, claims 45 minutes of winded tussling without breaking a sweat, and says he can arrange a bout with Young Gardini of Charlotte if a promoter will sponsor it.
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Gquailor” Smith
Sailor
Charlotte
Young Gardini
Babe Ruth Turns A Corner Through Handball Training
Babe Ruth has shown marked fitness gains from a strenuous handball program in a New York gym. Reports say he tired after one lap early in training but recently sprinted four times around without windedness. The improvement is seen as an economical boost for the Yankees and disappointing news for Hot Springs, Arkansas.
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Abe Ruth
New York
Hot Springs
Ark
Ruth
Red Holt Returned to Jersey City Club in 1926 Skeeters Deal
ONNIE MACK sent Red Holt back to the Jersey City club of the International league where the Athletics acquired him last season. Patsy McDonald welcomes his return as the 1926 Skeeters lineup improves with a promising first sacker. Holt began at Welch Field in the Piedmont league and starred with the Pointers, famed for grace and power.
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Onnie Mack
Red Holt
High Point
Jersey City
Athletics
Joe Hauser
Red
Patsy McDonald
Skeeters
Welch Field
Augusta Sally League Club Lands Hal Fisher
The Augusta club of the Sally league has obtained first baseman Hal Fisher from the Texas Association. He bats left handed and throws right handed.
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Augusta Club
Hal Fisher
Texas Association
Prohibition Not Making Country Healthier Says Critics
A columnist notes that prohibition has not improved public health as men continue to stay with sick friends, signaling ongoing social strain and debate over the policy.
Women Prepare Six Round Bout in Hoxton
London AP report says Annie Newton and Madge Baker announce a six round boxing match set for February 1 in Hoxton subject to authorities. Both claim private experience but no public bouts before. The plan draws criticism from several prominent women who call it degrading amid England’s sparse recent female ring activity.
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London
Hoxton
Annie Newton
Andrew Newton
Madge Baker
Digger Stanley
England
Tar Heels to Meet Elon in Third Game of Season
The Tar Heels face Elon tomorrow night in Chapel Hill for their third basketball meeting of the season. Wake Forest and Duke are prior opponents with close results. Elon boasts a strong early record as Carolina adjusts lineup with Sides Cobb and Dodderer among notable players.
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TAR Heels
ELON
Chapel Hill
North Carolina
Wake Forest
Duke
Carolina
Virginia
Methodists
Carolina Five
Bob Sides
Jack Cobb
Dodderer
Vanstory
Christians
Greensboro
Pinky” Morris
Sanborn
Kelly
Bock
Durham High School
Chicago
UNC Names P. H. Quinlan New Wrestling Coach
University coach P. H. Quinlan is appointed wrestling coach at the University of North Carolina after directing champions at V. M. I. He previously coached at Penn State and graduated from Springfield Y M C A college Massachusetts. The Tar Heels opened with a win against N C State under his leadership.
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P. H. Quinlan
University of North Carolina
N. C. State
Quinlan
Springfield Y. M. C. A. College
Massachusetts
Penn State
Fight For Life In New York Boxing Commission
New York's state boxing commission faces abolition as Assemblyman Kennedy files a legislative resolution for an investigation. The measure cites incompetent judges and exorbitant admission prices set by speculators. A state reorganization committee, led by Charles E. Hughes, reportedly favors abolishing the agency. Governor Smith appointed a reorganization panel.
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New York
State Boxing Commission
Assemblyman Kennedy
Queens
Albany
Chas. E. Hughe
Smith
Letter T Missing Last Year In Big Show
Alphabet in major league rosters shows all letters except I with players Isabelle Ivanhoe or Icha bod. Quinh appears for Q and many W and S family names appear. Babe Ruth and other stars noted in box scores across leagues. Various regional fights and boxing results accompany the sports rundown.
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Chicago
Isabelle
Ivanhoe
Ichabod
John Picus
Boston Andhiladelphia Americans
Twirler
Quinh
Wiliamses
Wilsons
Adams
Dean
Babe
Pittsburgh
Barnes Clan
Browns
Barretts
Barnharts
Bentors
Recks
Bells
Bishops
Burns
George
Cleveland Indians
Clarks
Clarkes
Collinses
Davises
Frank
Ike
Johnsons
Walter
Millers
Smiths
George Uhle
Cleveland
Alrica
Phillies
Zachary
Zahniser
Zitman
Miners and Operators to Meet Over Anthracite Strike
Philadelphia January 26. A conference of miners and operators is set for 3 p m today in a third push to settle the anthracite strike. The meeting aims to bridge the differences between the two sides.
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Philadelphia
Delaney and Breslin Win Knockout Titles in Card
In Canton Ohio Jack Delaney defeated Tom Roper by technical knockout. Johnny Breslin of New York stopped Eddie Ledy in their bout. Milwaukee card closes with Solly See advancing in another match.
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Man
New York
Jimmy Goodring
Buffalo
Kid Kaplan
Meriden
Conn
Billy Murphy
Lowell
Philadelphia
Babe Herman
California
Womnen
Bobby Garcia
Buenos Aires
Nick Qomgerell
Pedro Aguimaldo
Philippines
Montreal
Dell Fontaine
Backie Cohen
Key West
Fla
Baby Reyes
West
General Pino
Cuba
Toronto
Ont
Alec Burke
Izzy Schwartz
Memphis
Tenn
al Walther
Canton
Ohio
Jimmy Cox
Pal Schoaf
Savannah
Young Red Herring
New Orleans
Pat Moran
Joe Lewis
Hot Springs
Ark
Johnny Williams
Denver
Peck Wrenn
Dallas
Eddy Murdock
Oklahoma City
Jack Wallace
Jack Delaney
Bridgeport
Tom Roper
Chicago
Johnny Breslin
Eddie Ledy
Brooklyn
Milwaukee
Wis
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N. J
Hotel Ee
Reading
Florida
Opportunity
Sailor Smith
Paul Revere
N. C
Fielding
Camel
R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Co
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