Babe Ruth starts sincere effort to restore Diamond Prestige
Babe Ruth, weight down to 215 pounds, trains in New York gym for 1926 season. He blends two hours of morning road work with three hours in afternoon sessions on rowing, handball, and rings to get in top shape for another baseball campaign.
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Henry L. Farrell
United Press
New York
Babe Ruth
New England
New York Yankee
Hot Springs
Chicago backs big Derby purse at Washington Park revival
The Illinois Jockey Club plans a Washington Park revival of the American Derby with a $100,000 purse backed by Chicago financier G Frank Croisant. A new track led by Matt Winn’s syndicate will join Hawthorne and Jefferson Park as the Windy City expands its racing scene.
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Chicago
Windy City
Illinois Jockey Club of
Washington Park
G. Frank Croissant
America
Matt J. Winn
Kentucky
Hawthorne
Jinx Breaks Western Reserve in 6–0 Victory
Cleveland Scientists defeat Western Reserve 6 to 0 marking their first grid win over the rivals since 1911. The 34th meeting between the teams saw Case sprung a surprise upset as Reserve, favored to extend its string of success, faltered.
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Cleveland
Western Reserve
Case
Reserve
Case Schoo
Brookins Breaks 220 Yard Low Hurdle Record in 1922
Iowa star Charlie Brookins lowered the 220 yard low hurdle world mark to 23.5 seconds, snapping Alvin Kraenzlein’s 1898 record after twenty five years without a new best. His feat, achieved on a straightaway, ranks among the era’s greatest college athletic accomplishments.
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Charlie Brookins
Iowa Star
Alvin Kraenzlein
Penn
Brookins
Simpsons
Wendells
Smithsons
Experia
Kree
Communal Y M H A Triumph Over Ft Harrison 41 to 19
The Communal Y M H A defeated Ft Harrison 41 to 19 with Sackoff Becker and Gla der starring for the winners. Irvin, ex De Pauw, led the losers as the teams were tied 23 to 9 at halftime.
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Sackoff
Becker
Glader
Manual High
Irvin
de Pauw
Penn, R.R
Indianapolis Ramblers
Hoosiex A
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Joe M. Burnstein
Union &T
Woodside Juniors Seek January Matches in 120 to 125 Lb Class
Woodside Juniors arrange January schedule targeting fast city and State teams in the 120 to 125 lb class. Roy Baker at 2414 South eastern Ave or Drexel 3161 J is to be contacted. Theta Delta's manager should call the above number about Monday night game.
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Roy Baker
Southeastern Ave
Drexel
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Paul Berlenbach Struggles as One Handed Fighter in Bout
NEA service writer notes Paul Berlenbach fails to impress in defense of his light heavyweight title against Jack Delaney. Described as a strictly one handed fighter, he relies on a left hook with limited timing while manager Old Man Hickey dominates his career and technique.
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NEA
New York
Paul Berlenbach
Paul
Jack Delaney
Berlenbach
Jack Dempsey
Pound
Hickey
Bob Fitzsimmons
Thkey
Fitzsimmons
Missouri Tigers travel squad to face Butler in Indianapolis
Coach George Bond leads ten sophomores and veterans from Missouri University on a two day stop in Indianapolis as a curtain raiser for Butler. The trip includes games against Purdue and Michigan later in the season with key players McMillan Buchner O Sullivan Bacchuss and Knight among the varsity group.
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Indianapolis Athletic Club
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Tigers
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Dan Joyner
Newt Laughlin
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Buchner
O'Sullivan
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Channon
East-West Football Benefit Game Looms in San Francisco
In San Francisco the East West game is set for Christmas Day with Navy Bil Ingram as coach. Notable players Wycoff Georgia Tech Arbish former West Point center Slaughter Michigan join a Western roster featuring Idaho Oregon Washington and California alumni. Six former college captains will play. Proceeds go to the Shriners Hospital for Crippled Children. About 20 000 expected.
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Navy Bil" Ingram
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T He Shriners’ Hospital For
Turners to Meet Modern Woodmen at Turner Hall Sunday
The Turners and the Modern Woodmen of Indianapolis clash Sunday at Turner Hall at 3 p m Fans expect a competitive game after last week's one point loss The Turners have worked on free throws this week and a curtain raiser at 2 p m will feature the Turner Blues against a local team The team seeks an away game next week Address Manager 306 Prospect St South Side Turner basket veoh
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Indianapolis
Turner Hall
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Turner Blues
Prospect St
Turner Basket
Heilmann Leads AL Batting Titles Three Times
Three time champion Harry Heilmann of Detroit is one of the few right handed hitters to lead the American League in batting three times. He shows determination and nerve to pursue big goals.
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Harry Heilmann
Detroit
Gates Wins Ten Rounds Over Ward in Portland
United Press reports Boston heavyweight Leo Gates defeated Montreal boxer Jack Ward in a ten round decision at Portland Maine. Ward fought hard though outboxed by Gates for the decision.
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United Press
Portland
Leo Gates
Boston
Jack Ward
Montreal
All Star Grid Roster for Pasadena New Year Game
Eight thousand fans expected to watch Washington tackle Alabama in Pasadena on New Year’s Day. George Wilson of Seattle, an All American for 1925, headlines the offense. Mack Brown, nicknamed Flash, stars for the South with all around skills. H. Brix serves as linesman as Washington’s veteran squad renews old rivalries. Red Grange leads the Bears in Miami as they beat Coral Gables 7 to 0 after a half full stadium shortfall.
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Popular 1925 Football Season Highlights Teams and Grange
Dartmouth Michigan and a host of strong teams defined the 1925 season which drew record crowds. Columbus hosted 832000 for the Ohio State Illinois finale as Grange neared the end of his college career. The rise of the forward pass and open play sparked rule debates while coaches defended the high scoring game. Attendance and interest surged into professional football as well.
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Red Grange
Oberlander
Columbus
Grange
Michigan
Glenn Warner
Knute Rockne
Tad Jones
Fielding Yost
Walter Camp
Edward K. Hall
Football Rules Committee
H. S. Games Tonight Feature Varsity and Alumni
Fragmentary notice lists events at Munee including varsity and alumni games. No clear dates or teams fully readable but mentions H S Games tonight.
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Munee
Arsity
NPFL club to play five Florida games New Year
The New York NPFL club announced players are retained for a five game Florida series starting New Year’s Day in Palm Beach with Bo McMillan as coach and captain.
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New York
Florida
Palm Beach
Bo McMillan
California Coach Andy Smith Improves After Pneumonia
Philadelphia report says Andy Smith, California football coach, is in favorable condition at Pennsylvania University Hospital after suffering a pneumonia attack. He is listed as improving and under medical care.
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United Press Philadelphia
Andy Smith
California
Pennsylvania University Hospital
Probable Lineups At Poe Today at 4 P M
Probable lineups listed for Poe game at 4 P M Eastern Standard Time. Details of positions and players appear incomplete in the uneven OCR fragment.
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Poe
Philadelphias Tom Loughran Triumphs Over King Solomon
Philadelphia light heavyweight Tom Loughran won a ten round decision against King Solomon of New York in the arena here. The bout featured steady exchanges and Loughran controlled much of the action to secure the victory.
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United Press
Philadelphia
Tommy Loughran
King Solomon
New York
Merrita
Doyle defeats Harmen in twelve round decision
Paul Doyle a New York welterweight won a twelve round decision over Willie Harmen in Pittsburgh. The verdict drew little popularity or applause from the crowd and officials.
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United Press
Pittsburgh
Paul Doyle
New York
Willie Harmen
Indians on Chicago team eye three new pitchers
Real Indians on team Chicago December 6. Edile Collins White Sox manager arrival in Shreveport La to evaluate three Indians for next season Eddie McBee pitcher from the Southern League Carney righthander from Ardmore Okla and Lee Najo from San Antonio
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Canadian Woods
United Press
Chicago
Edile Collins
White Sox
Shreveport
Eddie McBee
Carney
Ardmore
Okla
Lee Najo
San Antonio
Skating Champion Claus Thunberg to Compete in Nationals
Finnish Olympic speed skater Claus Thunberg announced plans to compete in the National Speed Skating Championships in Binghamton on January 80 and 81. He will also race in the Middle Atlantic championships at Newberg.
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United Press
New York
Claus Thunberg
Finland
Binghamton
Newberg
Vancouver Rep Defeats World Champion Rugby Team
Vancouver’s Rep team beat the world champion Olympic Rugby squad from San Francisco 1 to 0 before about 5000 spectators on Christmas day. The Vancouver players showed a classy combination game while the visiting Americans displayed individual work but lacked team cohesion.
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Vancouver
B. C
Dee
Olympic
San Francisco
NEW COACH NAMED AT WEST POINT AS McEwan LEAVES
Bil Jones becomes head coach at Army replacing John J. McEwan who resigns. Brown University fires Edward Robinson and assistant Reggie Brown after a fair season, leaving Brunonians seeking a 1926 mentor. Harvard may consider Robinson if he is desired by its athletic committee. Robinson coached Brown for twenty five years.
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Bil Jones
John J. McEwan
West Point
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Army
Brown University
Edward Robinson
Reggie Brown
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Robinson
Harvard
Brown
Crimson
Robbie
Sad Sam Jones Tops AL Losses Last Season
New York Yankee pitcher Sad Sam Jones led the American League with 21 losses last season. Only Boston’s Ehmke reached the 20 loss mark, the other member of the 20 figure class.
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AM Jones
New York Yankee
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Ehmke
Red Sox
Which Is Better Lineman or Back
The 1926 college football captain choices split evenly between linemen and backs across fifty schools. Princeton kept its rule of selecting a lineman, naming guard John W. Davis, while Dartmouth chose full back Hooker Horton and Yale named quarterback Phil Bunnell.
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Missouri
Notre Dame
Princeton
Jake Slagle
John W. Davis
Yale
Phil Bunnell
Harvard
Clement Coady
Crimson
Dartmouth
Horton
Oberlander
Colgate
Nick Mohler
La Barba Crowned King of Ring in New York Debut
Italian boxer Fidel La Barba, Olympic flyweight champion, shocks New York with a decisive six to win over Lew Perfetti before 15,000 in Rickard's Garden. The crowd gave him a standing ovation as boxing regains its legal status in the city.
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United Arena
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Oberlander
Red Grange
Nevers
Bobby Jones
Fidel la Barba
Los Angeles
Paria
Frankie Genaro
New
Rickard
Lew Perfetti
Metropolis
la Barba
Meteors to Open Three Game Series With St Anthony Y P O
The Meteors basketball team of the W. Washington M. B. Church sign to meet the St. Anthony Y P O in a trio of games. The first game is January 1 at St. Anthony's Hall, the second at Hawthorne Community Center with date TBA, and the third on a neutral floor. The Meteors list Carpenter King Dunn Stokes Athey Bennett while Y P C roster includes Huening Wehrer Roberta Phillips Grimsley Kelly Higgs and Lewis.
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W. Washington M. B
St. Anthony
Carpenter
King
Dunn
Stokes
Athey
Bennett
Huening
Wehrer
Roberta
Phillips
Grimsley
Kelly
Higgs
Lewis
Meteor
Stecher Londos Wrestling Fight In Early January
Negotiations are underway for a Joe Stecher versus Jim Londos match set for January 4. The two managers met in Omaha last week, during which Stecher urged Londos to add to his reputation.
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United Press
Chicago
Joe Stecher
Jim Londos
Omaha
Neb
Stecher
Londos
Michigan's All Round Athlete Philip Northrup Shines
Michigan touts Philip Northrup as an all round athlete excelling in pole vault broad jump and javelin throw. He demonstrates versatility across track and field events and is highlighted for his multi event prowess.
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Michigan
Philip Northrup
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