McGraw Praises Bambino Babe Ruth as Greatest All Around Player
New York Giants manager John McGraw hails Babe Ruth as the game's greatest all around ball player. He cites Ruth’s fielding, throwing, and speed, and highlights a one handed catch and a deep left field throw in the 1926 World Series as surpassing slugging feats.
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NEA Service
New York
Babe ‘Ruth
John McGraw
New York Giants
Ruth
Louis
Babe
Boilermakers to Meet Little Giants on Jan 1
Purdue resumes practice after vacation for a Jan 1 game with Wabash at Crawfordsville. The reserves will play key roles as Lambert seeks more experienced power following the De Pauw game. Center play remains a concern with Cummins and Stevenson. Carleton plays Jan 5, Ohio State opens Jan 8, and a Big Ten road trip begins Jan 21 at Chicago.
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Wilcox
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Chicago
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President Bob Allen Buys Niehaus From Atlanta Club
Little Rock club president Bob Allen announces the acquisition of First Baseman Al Niehaus from Atlanta. Niehaus has been a Southern Association player for years and received a National League trial in 1925.
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Bob Allen
Little Rock
al Niehaus
Atlanta
Many champions lose titles in a closing year clash
A sweeping year end review lists numerous champions across boxing tennis golf billiards and rowing losing titles or being defeated. Names include Gene Tunney Mickey Walker Tiger Flowers Jack Delaney Henri Cochet Rene Lacoste Bobby Jones Helen Wills Gertrude Ederle and Clara Thunberg among others.
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Rogers Hornsby
Harry Heilmann
Heinicr Manush
Detroit
Pittsburgh
St. Louis Cardinals
Washington
New York Yankees
Jack Dempsey
Gene Tunney
Paul Berlenbach
Jack Delaney
Delaney
Tunney
Harry Greb
Tiger Flowers
Micky Walker
Mickey Walker
Pete Latzo
Deemy
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Sammy Mandell
Chicago
Kid Kaplan
William Tilden
Henri Cochet
Rene Lacoste
Helen Wills
Glenna Collett
I Virginia Wilson
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I Barnes
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Harris
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Willis Hoppe
Jake Chaefer
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J. A. Clinton Jr
Bob Cannifax
Willie Hoppe
Frank Taberski
Ralph Greenleaf
Paavo Nurmi
I Douglas Lowe
I Dr. Pelzer
Germany
Pere Paul Costello
Walter Over
F ' Helen Wainright
Gertrude Ederle
English Channel
Clas Thunberg
City Bowling Gossip Highlights Local Scores and Winners
Lefty Lee reports 37 bowlers over 600 as Bowen of Coca Cola tops with 715. Paine of Stafford Foxes fires 278 in one game. Merry Widow doubles open sweepstakes show wins with Mounts totaling 664. Women leader Mrs Weisman at 570. Capitol alleys draw big entries and Beam Alley Five beats Werbe Meissen 2760 to 2691 for six games.
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Recreation Alleys
Collier
Sargent
Chryst
Faust
Beam Alley
Werbe-Meissen
Capitol Alleys
Local Basketball Notes Seek Games Between City Teams
Indianapolis Marvels seek open dates for games in the Ly Auer Ole league. Contact manager at 6 E. Orange St. Communal Midgets 125-pound title claimants have nine wins and seek matchups with Muncie Midgets and Indianapolis Marvels at Communal gym. They recently defeated Celt Reserves and All-Stars in senior league play.
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Indianapolis
Harry Replay
E. Orange St
Clut
Indy
Muncie
Brexel
Abe Goldsmith
Union St
Celt
Rosenberg to Seek Ring Date Change for Bout
Charley Rosenberg world bantamweight champion will ask the boxing commission to move his title fight with Bushy Gra from January 7 to January 14 to make the 118 pound limit without weakening. Also notes Thornburg Lewis Motor defeats Yorktown Merchants 56 to 27 and previews Thornburgs vs Indianapolis Ramblers in state tournament rematch.
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Boxing Commission
United Press
NEW York
Charley
Phi) Rosenberg
Bushy Gra
Thornburgs
Thornburg Lewis Motor
Yorktown Merchants
Yorktown
Buick
Sallee
Lingeman
Webb
Indianapolis Ramblers
Tese
Carey Captains Robins in Brooklyn Next Season
Wilbert Robinson, manager of the Brooklyn Robins, announced that Max Carey would join the team and serve as captain next season. He also said he would return to his long time role on the coaching staff.
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Wilbert Robinson
Brooklyn
Max Carey
Robins
Robby
Doak Restored to Good Standing with Robins
Bill Doak veteran spitball hurler is restored to good standing after a suspension tied to his retirement two years ago and he expects to report to the Brooklyn Robins in the spring. He believes he can still pitch winning ball in the National League.
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Bill Doak
Brooklyn Robins
Doak
Wisconsin Names W R Brandon Hockey Coach
W R Brandon of Duluth is to be named coach of the University of Wisconsin hockey team, according to authoritative sources in Madison. The move reflects a shift in leadership for the program as the new coach takes charge.
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United Press
Madison
Wis
W. R. Brandon
Duluth
University of Wisconsin
Connie Mack Aims at 1927 World Series Title
Connie Mack at sixty six eyes a 1927 American League pennant and another world series with the Athletics. Eddie Collins joins as star influence and potential captain, with Poole Boley Dykes and Simmons infield steadiness and a reserve outfield to upgrade. Mack predicts a strong machine from spring action. Collins says he stays with Philadelphia to chase another world series.
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Frank Getty
United Press
Philadelphia
Cornelius McGillicuddy
Philadelpha
Athletics
Connie Mack
Eddie Collins
White Sox
Collins
Simmons
Lamar
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Athletic
Washington
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Cochrane
Perkins
Purdue Captain Harold Wright Set to Lead Team vs Wabash Cavemen
Lafayette Ind December 27 Harold Red Wright captain of Purdue basketball will lead the Boilermakers against Pete Vaughans Wabash Cavemen in Crawfordsville next Saturday night Wright last season won the undisputed backguard spot as Purdue shared Western Conference honors
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Red) Wright
Purdue University
Crawfordsville
Pete” Vaughan
Wright
Purdue
Ramblers Clash With Meteors In Indianapolis Matchup
The Indianapolis Ramblers meet the Meteors at E Tenth Street Community House Tuesday night at 8. Ramblers are undefeated locally. Ramblers lineup: Eberg Roberts Grimsley C How ard Huesing Phillips Caskey J Craig R Craig. Meteors feature Williams Rhodes Thompson Callahen Carpenter Bennett. Saturday the Ramblers face the Swayzee Independents at Swayzee.
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Indianapolis
Meteors
E. Tenth St
Ramblers
Eberg
Roberts
Grimsley
C. Howard
Huesing
Phillips
Caskey
J. Craig
R. Craig
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Rhodes
Thompson
Callahen
Carpenter
Bennett
Swayzee
S. S. Turners Edge Smith Specials In 55 26 Win
The S. S. Turners defeated Smith Radio Specials of Girardeau Missouri 55 to 26 at the Turner gym Sunday afternoon. The visitors could not break the Turners defense and trailed 24 to 11 at halftime. Linbaugh led Smith while Richards Hutchinson and Roberts starred for the Turners.
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Turners
Smith
Girardeau
Turner Gym
Missourians
Linbaugh
Richards
Hutchinson
Roberts
Stanford and Alabama Ready for Rose Bowl Practice
In Pasadena Cal on December 27 Stanford and Alabama prepared for the New Year’s Day Rose Bowl feature. The teams will alternate practice at the Rose stadium all week. Alabama star center Holmes may miss the game due to appendicitis.
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United Press
Pasadena
Cal
Stanford
Alabama
Rose Stadium
Holmes
el Paso
Six Bouts Set for New Year Boxing Card at Tomlinson Hall
Six eight round bouts arranged for New Year’s Day at Tomlinson Hall under Washington Athletic Club. First bell at 2 30 pm. Features include Merle Alte vs Joe Ortez and Young Babe Ruth of Louisville vs Johnny Murphy of Indianapolis. Other fighters named: Roy Wallace, Joe Sekura, Don Carson, Tate Langford. Event aims for strong action and heavy draw.
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Tomlinson Hall
Washington Athletic Club
Steve Harter
Harter
Merle Alte
Joe Ortez
Babe Ruth
Louisville
Johnny Murphy
Indianapolis
Ortez
Roy Wallace
Joe Sekura
Ohio
Don Carson
Tate Langford
Crash the Apple Says George Moriarty Tigers Manager
George Moriarty, manager of the Tigers, criticizes overcoaching in baseball. He argues that players should remain natural and focus on base hits rather than overthinking theory. He says the Tigers are best when they rely on base hits to score rather than deliberate manipulation of strategy.
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George Moriarty
Tigers
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