Landis Johnson Feud Seen Near End As Owners Meet
The Indianapolis Times reports tense talks at the 1924 baseball owners meeting aimed at ending the Landis Johnson feud. Landis to preside over a joint session while leagues debate adjournment dates and steps toward peace.
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Tech
United Press
New York
Ban Johnson
Landis
Johnson
Ruppert
Pacific Coast
National League
Landis. Johnson
All Around Football Player Across the Country
A fragmented sports column weighs football and racing notes. Mentions Syracuse footballers, boxing veterans in New York, six day bike races, Ep inard racing, Illinois Minnesota accommodations, and the likelihood of baseball starting April 14 depending on remaining intersectional games.
Tom Gibbons Challenges Light Heavyweights After Fight Plans
Tom Gibbons announced a challenge against Mike McTigue and Gene Tunney for the light heavyweight title with the New York boxing commission before returning home to St Paul. The move follows his recent action and caps a notable season in boxing headlines.
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New York
Rbefore
St. Paul
Tom Gibbons
Mike McTigue
Gene Tunney
Ught
New York Boxing Commission
Formier Amateur Champion Ring Program Monday
Holders of amateur bantam and featherweight titles will appear at Tomlinson Hall in a Progress A. C. show Monday night. Allan Watson meets Jommy McPermott in six rounds, Carl Schmadel faces Soldier Fields in six, and Smiling Happy Atherton battles Don Carson in a ten-round slugfest following a prior disqualification. Merle Alce and Midget Guery also clash in a fast-moving swap, with two ten-round features.
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Tomlinson Hall
Progress A. C
Allan Watson
Hoosier Athletic Club
Jommy McPermott
Terre Haute
Carl Schmadel
Soldier Fields
St. Harrison
Happy Atherton
Don Carson
Carson
Atherton i
Merle Alce
Guery
Antenia
Winning Basket Plays Cornell Eastern Champions
The article describes a four man offensive play to beat a five man defense. It outlines a criss cross sequence from the middle to number four then to number three and back to number one near the foul line. It notes options for number two cutting to the basket and for number three to receive a pass or pivot to finish with a shot.
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Paasmi
Number Three
Hoosier basketball schedule and club notices from Kokomo Indiana
Independent Y M H A team faces Edgewood and Haasier Dizka at 7 30 pm with listed players including Kempler Giazler Feltman and others. Riverside Meteors meet West Park MFE Saturday at Ben Davis with report contact and times for games and travel details.
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Terre Haute Jensena
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Hamtington Legion
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Tot Wings
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Dick Weaver
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Reynolds Wins Three Falls In Pro Wrestling Bout
Ernie Maddock of Cleveland defeated Reynolds in a dramatic boxing style exhibition at the Broadway Theater with a first fall by headlock in 42 minutes 56 seconds. Reynolds then won the next two falls in quick succession. Weighed 150 pounds to Maddock’s 156. Maddock challenged for a rematch.
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Browlway Theater
Ernie Maddock
Cleveland
Reynolds
Maddock
Smith to Meet Currie in Indiana Friday Night
Harold Smith left Chicago for Terre Haute to face Connie Currie of Sioux City Iowa Friday night in a planned bout reported from Chicago.
Missouri Tigers Prep for Christmas Day Rose Bowl Trip
The University of Missouri Tigers depart Columbia on Saturday morning December 20 for a game in Los Angeles against the University of Southern California on Christmas Day.
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Missouri Tigers
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University of Southern California
Doubleheader in State Tourney Features Cooler Wins
Harry Cooler continued his winning run at the State threeoush ion Dillard tourney, defeating Backhill 40 to 1. The victory moved Cooler to five wins in the column, tying him with Joe Hunter for the lead. A second program tonight promises more matchups including Black of Anderson versus Ta J W Cofield and Rubens, as Black and Cofield close their bout.
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Harry Cooller
Franklin Opens Season With Danville Normal Opponent
Franklin College basketball team begins season play under Coach Wakxner and a veteran lineup including Vandivier and Gant. Friddie Ballard and HB Friddie are named guards with a large squad and reserves ready for action tonight at home.
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Notre Dame Gridmen Honored by South Bend Banquet
Knute Rockne and Notre Dame football stars were feted by South Bend businessmen at a Wednesday night banquet. J. J. McEwen, West Point coach, was among the principal speakers at the event.
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United Press
South Bend
Ind
Knute Rockne
Notre Dame
College and independent scores from Wednesday net games
Matches feature Jensen Brothers of Terre Haute and Bet hesota with close results. Maryland defeated Machizan Aggies while Adrian topped Illinois Wesleyan, and Ohio State beat Ohio Wesleyan. High school results include Warren over Sweetser and Morgantown over Rubber with Shelbyenne Eagles, H A C Indianapolis, also playing.
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Shelbyenne Eagles
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Stilwell Sets World's Record in L A C Plunge
Neal Stilwell of the Indianapolis Athletic Club broke the world plunge distance record at the IA C dual meet, covering seventy five feet in 38 seconds under AAU rules. The IA C defeated Cincinnati C Gym 53 to 15. John Merriam led with 1744 points. Betty Becker showcased dives tied to Olympic context. T. Donnelly swam the 100 yards exhibition. Joan Nickerson set a tank record in the event.
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Merriam
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Betty Becker
Paris
Mies
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United States
Hoosier A. C
Joan Nickerson
Lourd
Heagler Club Junior basketball visits De Pauw Tigers
In Greencastle Indiana the Heagler Athlete Club of Indianapolis will play the De Pauw Tigers at Bowman Gym tonight. This is the second game of the season for Coach Morrison's squad. More than 2 000 tickets have been sold. Starting lineup announced includes Wilson Sturt rides Struck and Hirt.
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de Pauw Tigers
Heagler Athlete Club of Indianapolis
Bowman Gymnasium
Morrison
Mutison
Warr Ont Wilson
Sturtrides
Struck
Hirt
Schott in Great Form as Kre Transfers Lead 728 Total
In the Delaware league at Reteation Alleys a sensational bowling night sees Schott and Kre’s transfer team total 728 for three games. Gans and Schott paced the string with a 28 percent strike line and individual scores of 248 and 201 in the set.
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Kre
Drake to Play Notre Dame in Home and Away Series
Drake University announces a two game basketball series with Notre Dame for 1926 and 1927. The first game will be at Des Moines and the second at South Bend.
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Indiana Opens Net Season Versus State Normal Tonight
Indiana University faces State Normal of Terre Haute in the season opener at Bloomington. Projected lineup includes Krueger and Logan at forwards, Parker at center, Spensler and Alward at guards, with Sibley, Bordner, and Lorber in key reserve roles.
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Wabash Butler Clash Faces Scheduling Dispute
The annual Wabash vs Butler football matchup is in dispute as each school files dates for a game at Indianapolis. Wabash seeks November 21 and Butler October 24 with talks to resolve at a Saturday meeting led by alumni representatives Scheller Higgins for Wabash and Pace Paul for Butler.
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Hoosier at Kirkville
C F Whitesell from Greenfield Indiana plans to join Kirksville Osteopathic College basketball after starring on this year’s football team. If he performs as well on the court as he did on the gridiron he will challenge for a starting spot.
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Charity Fund Receipts Hit 22607 After Boxing Show
New York officials announce the Christmas fund raised 22607 from a Madison Square Garden boxing show Tuesday night. Tem Ihbons defeated Kit Norfolk and receipts were rechecked showing a gross over 100000 dollars.
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New York
Madison Squire
Garden
Temihbons
Kit Norfolk
Four Local H S Teams See Action This Week
Four local high schools schedule games this week with Technical opening season against Newcastle at the Y M C A on Saturday. Shortridge hosts Morton High of Richmond Friday night at the north side gym, while Manual travels to Fort Wayne to face a strong Frankfort squad Friday. Manual then meets West Newton Saturday at the Manual gym and Broad Ripple visits Valley Mills Friday.
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Wabash On Long Trip
Wabash College basketball heads on a weekend road swing starting with Wisconsin in Madison Friday night and Iowa in Iowa City Saturday after an all night ride. The schedule adds The Reos at Marion Tuesday and Vanderbilt at Crawfordsville December 31.
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Purdue Matmen Face Stiff Big Ten Schedule
Purdue wrestling coach Von Bernuth tightens drills as the Boilermakers prepare for a tough Big Ten slate starting January 17 at Illinois. Key losses and lineup changes include Davis leaving the squad and football players Hogan and Spencer entering, with Miller and Kodyke the only regulars. The schedule lists matches at Illinois, Michigan, Northwestern, Indiana, Chicago, Michigan Aggies at East Lansing, and a Big Ten meeting at Minnesota.
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O'Dowd Defeats Dalton in Ten Rounds at Hartford City
Mickey O'Dowd of Muncie won a ten round decision over Jimmy Dalton of Indianapolis in Hartford City Indiana on December 11 1931 or 1930s boxing card. Amusements section notes the bout outcome and location.
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Mickey O'Dowd
Muncie
Jimmy Dalton
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