Washington Boss Praises Spring World Series With Giants
Washington manager Billy Evans stresses a hard fought eleven game spring series against the New York Giants. He expects tough competition, training discipline, and a fight to hold the edge before the season begins.
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Gibbons Tunney Bout Seen as Likely War of Light Heavyweights
New York December reports a near certainty that Tommy Gibbons of St Paul will face Gene Tunney for the light heavyweight crown. If McTigue cannot meet the winner, Tiger Flowers may challenge for the title and possibly Greb’s middleweight honor. The boxing board picked Tunney to oppose Gibbons after reviewing the challengers and noted Gibbons failed to post the $2,500 forfeit, an oversight they deem.
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Big Four Plans Skating Party in Indianapolis Area
Members of the Big Four Athletic Association of Indianapolis plan an old time roller skating party at Riverside Rink on January 14. A full attendance is promised. New officers include Jacobs as president, George Bier as president, J A. Roush as secretary, C A Dolby as treasurer, and a new board of managers with members Beers, G C Barnes, Tavic lor, O D Smith, William Coval, mann, Joy Byers, and others in groups one through ten.
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Lads in Germany Playing Baseball
NEA Service reports that major league tourists failed to visit Europe meaning Germany stood out where local youths played baseball. Jim Johnstone, ex NL umpire, says Germany was the only European country he toured with kids actually playing the game while elsewhere was played by visiting Americans and Canadians.
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Net Tips Center-Balanced Formation For Forward Play
Kansas coach F Allen outlines a center balanced four feet forward and down play to the center of the court. No 1 cuts across court to receive passes or shots. No 2 moves with swift reversals for passes or rebounds while No 3 backs out and darts to the sideline then to the basket area. No 5 trails for follow shots and fumbles, No 4 stays in his half while advancing down center.
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Nut Cracker and Baseball Banter From Early Season
A patchwork of period quips on travel, crowds, and brains, noting McGraw on foreigners, early strawberry season in the North, and razzberries as rookies start spring training. It mentions John D Rockefeller and Ban Johnson, plus Rabbit Maranville signing to captain the Cubs next year with unclear captaincy direction.
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Maloney Wins on Foul Kick in Round Three
Boston Dec 24 Jim Maloney defeated Sally Montgomery of Ft. Worth Texas on a foul in the third round of a ten round bout. Maloney led before Montgomery landed an illegal blow that floored him.
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Merkle Sought by Yankees as Pinch Hitter and Coach
New York dispatch says manager Huggins may reach terms with George Stallings of Rochester to import Merkle as a Yankees pinch hitter and coach. Merkle, who batted about .340 last season, is desired for right handed power in late innings. Rochester may receive Roetteers and Pipgras plus cash as part of the deal.
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Missouri squad on coast takes final workout
The University of Missouri football team arrived in Los Angeles and held a final workout at the Coliseum for the Christmas Day game with Southern California. Coach Henry Kipke and Chester Brewer led the squad in a long drill as rain cooled weather, with headquarters at the Ambassador Motel and a welcoming welcome from USC officials and Missouri alumni. Coach Henderson of USC also had the team out, and the visitors were assured of ample seating for up to 70,000 spectators at the big Coliseum venue.
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One-Eye Crashes Sky in St. Petersburg Flight Gone Wrong
In St. Petersburg Florida the famed crash pilot One-Eye finally crashed the sky. A passenger who paid Pilot Johnny Green for a ride slipped into the hangar, donned goggles and helmet, and claimed to be the payer to secure a flight. Connelly and Green are pictured.
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Earlham Edges Manchester in Winter College Tilt
Earlham defeated Manchester College 33 to 32 in a close forty minute game in Manchester Indiana on December 24. Kennedy led Earlham with seven field goals and Huntsman added six while McCann of Manchester topped his team with six from the floor and three free throws.
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Divers Betty Becker and Clarence Pinkston marry in Riverside
Betty Becker, Olympic diving champion of 1924 and member of the Ambassador Hotel Swimming Club of Atlantic City, married Clarence Pinkston, Stanford graduate and 1920 Olympic diving honoree, in Riverside on Tuesday. Chicago Cubs set spring training to begin February 26 under President Veeck, with the entire squad departing as a unit.
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Mapletons Extend Winning Streak With Wins Over Greenwood
The Mapletons stretched their winning streak to ten by defeating Greenwood and Battery B of Ft. Harrison. They seek a game for next Saturday. Call Randolph 2765. State clubs wishing games address Jim Hatton, 3439 N. Capitol Ave.
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Hall Defeats Layton in Pro Three-Cushion Tourney
CHICAGO December 24 Allen Hall former amateur titleholder returned to favor last night defeating Johnny Layton St Louis professional 50-38 in forty three innings in the National Three-Cushion League tournament here.
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Earlham leads in Tuesday college hoops and other results
Tuesday basketball action features Earlham 33 Manchester 32 and Butler 27 over Muncio Normal 13, with numerous high school scores across Indiana and nearby areas. In boxing notes New Bantam champion Roddie Martin to defend Jan 12 in Philadelphia against Tommy Murray. St Louis scribes discuss umpire scoring and Rogers Hornsby.
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Cannonball) Martin
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Johnson record seals Walter Johnson league longevity
Walter Johnson finished the 1924 campaign with a unique distinction becoming the only pitcher to remain eighteen years in one league. He previously tied with Christy Mathewson at seventeen years. Bobby Veach, once bought by the Boston Red Sox for about $20,000, is now being offered at the waiver price.
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Butler Wins At Muncie In Slow Game 27 13
The Butler basketball team defeated Muncie Normal 27 to 13 in Muncie Ind. on Tuesday night. Butler led 16 to 8 at halftime despite a slow pace and captain Gries recovering into the lineup. Wakefield led Butler with four field goals and two free throws as many fouls were called.
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Cooler Notches Seventh Win in State Three-Cushion Tourney
Harry Cooler continued his winning streak at the Cooler parlors Tuesday night by defeating Curtis 50 to 22 in seventy-two innings. It marked his seventh straight victory as Curtis started poorly but finished strong. No matches tonight or on Christmas.
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Hands in Good Shape for Berlenbach’s Next Campaign
Paul Berlenbach, famed knockout artist, asserts his hands remain in peak condition as he prepares for another strenuous campaign. He emphasizes continuity of strength and readiness to fight.
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Illinois strong boys train for Purdue meet
Urbana December 24 Coach Prehn faces lack of experienced heavies as Illinois grapplers drill for the January 17 home meet with Purdue. Five 126 to 158 pounders show promise, led by Captain Kenney and Tosetti, with Mehter weights stronger and heavyweights tested by Usrey Slimmer Neal.
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Firpo Seeks Rematch With Dempsey in 1927
Paris reports Luis Firpo, hailed as Europe’s greatest boxer since Dempsey by the Paris Press, arrival prompts talk of a rematch with Dempsey in 1927 as quoted by L’Entractlight.
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Kentucky Conference Formed After Southern Pattern
Representatives from the University of Louisville Transylvania Kentucky Wesleyan Winchester and Western State Normal in Louisville completed a Kentucky collegiate conference by a December 24 meeting. The group plans to model the association after the Southern Intercollegiate Conference and will invite other Kentucky colleges to join.
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Rojas to Fight Roper in New Year’s Day Bout
Quinten Romero Rojas the South American heavyweight champion meets Captain Bob Roper in Grand Rapids on New Year’s Day in a ten round bout. Roper seeks comeback after retirement. Golfers have sizable winter purses. San Antonio Hot Springs and Los Angeles offer nearly $20,000.
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Eddie Collins Remains Premier Base Runner After 17 Years
Eddie Collins, despite a seventeen-year career, was among the American League's best base runners last season, highlighting his enduring speed and smart baserunning that kept him a top threat on the bases.
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Thrillers Feature High School Vacation Net Contests
High school basketball night action during vacation produced thrilling games. Vincennes St Simon defeated Cathedral 33 to 10 on a southern trip, led by Larrick with six and L O Neil with four field goals. Kokomo edged Elwood 43 to 39 in overtime after a 38-38 finish. Anderson High School swept three teams 38 32 34 25 46 25. Vincennes beat Central Evansville 27 17.
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All America team picks highlight Elmer Layden at full back
Tad Jones of Yale Warner at Stanford and Knute Rockne of Notre Dame name Elmer Layden to the first eleven. Layden will play for Notre Dame in the big Stanford game at Pasadena on New Year’s Day.
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Manual Basketball Cuts Squad for Alumni Game
The Manual team, cut to eleven players by Coach Jones, lists Eickmann Marshall Sackoff H Brandt Cederholm Martin Higgs Noll Turner Becker and L Brandt as varsity holds. Assistant Clancy leads the second team with Kellermeyer Billingsley Foster Boswell and Littlejohn. The alumni game is scheduled Friday at the south side gym.
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New Schedule Plan By Chicago Big Ten Alumni
Chicago alumni of Big Ten schools circulated a questionnaire to build support for a rotating schedule plan. The proposal aims for each Big Ten team to meet every other team within a set period of years.
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