Griffiths Ammunition for Amateur Athletics Debate
A column defends Big Ten commissioner John L Griffith amid a New York forum on amateur athletics. It highlights his critique of four debated points, notes football's improved rules and popularity, and suggests preserving amateur status with new federation proposals. Also mentions Mike Nyikos’ eligibility and a looming Notre Dame basketball game.
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New York
John L. Griffith
Big Ten
National Amateur Athletic Federation
Griffith
This Week's High School Football Schedule
Friday at Lawrence Manual plays H.9. Saturday features Shortridge against Tech at the fairground.
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Lawrence
Fairground
Star Golfer Compston Tops British Money Events
A Compston, England's top professional in 1925, won the British professional match play title, his second $5,000 tournament this year. The North Manchester star, likened to Walter Hagen, also tied for second in the British Open won by Jim Barnes and tied with Arnaud Massy for the French Open. He defeated Mitchell twice, and Britishers view him as a strong Open Championship contender.
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England
A. Compson
North Manchester
Compston
Walter Hagen
Great Britain
Jim Barnes
Arnaud Massy
Mitchell
Big Four Association elects officers for 1926
The Big Four Athletic Association chose M. P. Parker as president and L. C. Geisel as vice president for 1926. William Seitz was named secretary and W. F. Dean treasurer. Sixteen new board managers were selected across zones 1 through 16, including J. A. Roush, A T. Byers, William Haught, W. W. Innes, E. F. Waterman, H. A. Copenhaver, A. Leidolf, E. H. Pemann, E. H. Janke, J. White, A. Waterman, Orge Barkham, Sheehan, B. Tolen, H. M. Bright, and R. M. Ayres.
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Big Four Athletic Association
M. P. Parker
L. C. Geisel
William Seitz
W. F. Dean
J. A. Roush
A T. Byers
William Haught
W. W. Innes
E. F. Waterman
H. A. Copenhaver
A. Leidolf
E.H. Pemann
E. H. Janke
A. Waterman
Orge Barkham
Sheehan
B. Tolen
H. M. Bright
R. M. Ayres
Basketball Notes from Cumberland and Martinsville
Cumberland Indiana reports the Y M C A Dare team to play Wednesday night with Friday away game possible. Ads seek players and addresses for contact in Indianapolis and surrounding towns. Meteors schedule five games in five days with listed roster and a note to write Blowserventer for games. Martinsville notes a change in management and scheduling for the Sncceseneas, with a request to contact 360 W. Walnut Street. Western Union quintet to play a double bill Tuesday evening and beat No. 1 by 7:30 pm.
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U S dominates tennis on title courts in 1925 season
United States again wins the Davis Cup in a hard fought challenge round against France led by Rene Lacoste and Jean Borotra. Bill Tilden captures the national championship, while Bill Johnston stages a strong comeback. Helen Wills holds the women’s title as Elizabeth Ryan upsets early in Wimbledon era context. Mlle Suzanne Lenglen returns as a feature of the year.
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United Press
New York
France
United States
Rene Lacoste
Jean Borotra
Bill Tilden
Bill Johnston
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Billy Johnston
Johnston
Tennis Association
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Ray Casey
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Elizabeth Ryan
California
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Suzanne Lenglen
Greatest College Hurler Profile From Cross Era Highlights
A fragmented account outlines a Cross era hurler with a 2) career span starting in college, claiming eight wins in fifty-one starts and victories over Princeton Penn Brown and other top East schools. It notes many low scoring games and several shutouts, with strong strikeout performances in key moments. It mentions 1924 Cross string of wins, and references players like Carroll and Owen Carrol as contemporaries, praising his record and rare efficiency.
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Orevers
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Holly Cross
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P Senway
Park
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George Parler
Michi
Owen Carrooly Cross
Franklin Five on Trip by Timea Special
Franklin College basketball opens a trip to Manchester College in a real test after recent Purdue injuries. Detroit College looms next. Ballard King hurt, Lyons sidelined, with expected lineup featuring Gant Friddle Scott Ballard King and Vandivier as a worn but hopeful captain handles the strain.
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Friddle
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Fuzzy Vandivier
Rosenberg Plans Bantam Title Fights in New York
Charlie Rosenberg world bantamweight champion will accept matches with Bushy Graham Bud Taylor Chick Suggs or Eddie Anderson on his return from California. He expects to be back next month according to his manager who wired promoters.
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United Press
New York
Charlie Rosenberg
Bushy Graham
Bud Taylor
Chick Suggs
Eddie Anderson
California
Burford wins trap shoot at Indianapolis Gun Club
Hardy shooters braved cold winds and snow as Indianapolis Gun Club held a weekly trap meet. Burford led by scoring 93 of 100 in the singles event and tied Mc Intire and Patterson at 21 in the handicap. Burford also won the doubles with 18 out of twelve pairs.
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Burford
McIntire
Patterson
Silver Burns dies suddenly at home in New York
United Press reports Silver Burns also known as Silva Bernelli, a famed boxing manager and matchmaker, died suddenly Sunday at his New York home from an indigestion attack. He had long been associated with notable fighters and events in the sport.
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United Preas New York
Silver Burns
Silva Bernelli
Will Be
Coaches Gather in East Football Meeting Hears Rules Talk
Henry L. Farrell reports from New York as coaches convene to consider tighter control of huddle and shift plays and stricter handling of roughness and the forward pass. Officials favor penalties for incomplete passes and a free-ball rule, while some coaches oppose major changes. The event opens a week of college athletics discussions, with Red Grange eyed.
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Henry L. Farrell
United Press
New York
Football Coaches’ Association
Eastern Association of Football
Red Grange
Saturday Basketball Scores Mixed Across Evansville and Schools
Evansville 39 Vanderbilt 22 leads a mixed day in college play while high school results show Alumni 52 Manual Varsity 47 and Muncie 47 Newcasta 4 with Martinsville 30 and Shelbyville 15 also on report.
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Newcasta
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Shelville
Indiana denies Ingram contract offer amid Navy transfer talk
At Bloomington Indiana University officials denied a five year contract offer to football coach Bill Ingram. No official details on his departure to Navy exist while Athletic Director Clevenger travels in California with Ingram, who led the Eastern all star team to a 6 to 0 defeat. A three year deal may be proposed. Ingram’s old contract has expired.
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Ind
Indiana University
Bill Ingram
I. U
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Ingram
Indiana
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Clevenger
Harvard Coach Defends Football Time Use
James L. Know, Harvard's second team football coach, rebutted critics by noting that football accounts for only 3.8 percent of the student year. He said receipts from football support corrective exercises for many students who lack the physical fitness for competitive sports.
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United Press
Boston
Mass
James L. Know
Harvard
Kearns to Train Walker for Milligan Title Defense
Jack Kearns, manager of world welterweight champion Mickey Walker, was due in New York from California to oversee training ahead of Walker’s title defense against Tommy Milligan at Madison Square Garden on January 22.
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Walker
United Press
New York
Jack Kearns
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Tommy Milligan
Madison Square Garden
Coach Page's Basketeers Host Missouri U at Fairground
Missouri University basketball arrives in the city to face Butler at the State Fair grounds in a steam heated, cold weather game. The team quarters at the Indianapolis Athletic Club and will practice as the backboards dry. Doors open 7 p m with the main game at 8 p m. The Times will broadcast from Merchants Heat and Light station WFBM.
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Wabash Faces Strenuous Week With Evansville Tests
Crawfordsville Ind December 28 Wabash College basketball teams prepares for two tough games at Evansville College Thursday and Friday. Evansville whooped DePauw 44 to 24 and later beat Vanderbilt 39 to 22 proving fast pace among smaller schools. Wabash, not the title team of last year, relies on Benny Devol and Red Robinson while Chadwick Burdette and Coffel are missed.
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Ramblers Extend Winning Streak with 37–22 Victory
The Indianapolis Ramblers beat West Newton 37 to 22 on Saturday for their thirteenth straight win. Carter hit long range shots and Grimsley ran the floor, while Davis and Mort Thornberry starred for the losers. Next Tuesday at 8:15 p.m. in the C. C. Club gym the Ramblers face the Red Hawks, a squad formerly of Prest-O-Litg notoriety, promising an exciting clash.
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Indiana Univ Plans Fifth Annual High School Wrestling Meet
Indiana University schedules the fifth annual high school wrestling tournament in March with more than 100 prep matmen expected to compete, following last year’s turnout.
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Times Special
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Ind
Indiana University
Ruth and Waggoner Set for Six-Round New Year Bout
New Year afternoon card at Tomlinson Hall features Young Babe Ruth of Louisville in a 122 pound bout against Brett Waggoner of Petersburg, a noted coal miner, in a six round session. Waggoner once rode a winning streak but was stopped by Ruth in the first round, drawing Petersburg fans to Indianapolis. Ruth predicts a repeat victory while Waggoner vows revenge.
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Brett Waggoner
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Owen Scores in Boston A A win over New York A C
George Owen a Harvard seven letter man who once said he never enjoyed football scored three goals helping the Boston A A beat the New York A C 6 to 2 in the opening of the Eastern Amateur Soccer League. The Knickerbocker A C defeated the St. Nicks 7 to 2.
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New York
George Owen
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White Sox land Alph Thomas in draft driven deal
Chicago officials celebrate the acquisition of pitcher Alph Thomas from the Baltimore Orioles under a draft rule. Thomas, a standout in the International League, yielded only $6,000 in value to Baltimore after a complex trade that also sent outfielder Archdeacon back to the majors for $5,000.
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