Nurmi Breaks Two World Indoor Records at MSG
Paavo Nurmi, Finland’s star, on his first boards ran two world marks at Madison Square Garden. He clocked 4:13.7 for the mile and 14:44.7 for 5000 meters, beating Ray’s records as American runners trailed. Nurmi led from the start in both events, while Ritola chased in the 5,000, with Ray and Hahn finishing behind.
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Paris
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Ritola
Butlerites Face Tough Notre Dame Test At Tomlinson Hall
Butler fights to counter Notre Dame with Crowe Kizer Nyikos and Griggs expected to play. Coach Page drills the squad for Friday night’s clash as Butler leverages reserves and a strong front line against the Irish lineup.
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South Bend
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Indiana University
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Griggs
Christopher
Wakefield
Paul
Ronald
Keach
Nipper
Colway
Harker
Butlerites
Secret of Joe Bush Dismissal Revealed by Yankees
The Yankees disclose the dismissal of Joe Bush, a violinist by trade, as controversy surrounds the team. Meanwhile Columbia beat Penn 14 to 11 in an eastern intercollegiate basketball clash, a late burst securing the win.
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Columbia Downs
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Communal Y M H A Team to Meet Red Crowns Tonight
The Communal Y M H A basketball team faces the Red Crowns in a game at the Communal Hall tonight. Local fans pack the arena for the district matchup and bragging rights.
Four Golf Greats and a Heavyweight Champion At Hollywood
On the Links at Hollywood Florida four champions prepare for a round Leo Diegel the 1924 Canadian Open winner and Gene Sarazen former American champion are two stars at Hollywood for the winter Gene Tunney light heavyweight champion of America is to defend his title against Tommy Gibbons Arnold Johnson leads a popular jazz orchestra noted alongside the sports stars in this Hollywood scene
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Gene Sarazen
Hollywood
Gene Tunney
America
Tommy Gibbons
Arnold Johnson
Leo, Diegel
Landis Promises Public Testimony On Giants Scandal
Commissioner Landis says testimony from the Dolan O Connell scandal investigation will be released to the public in a few days. The case led to the barring of two former New York Giants players from organized baseball.
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NEW York
Dolan - O'Connell
New York Giants
Landis
New York Baseball Writers
Do You Know Basketball Does Not Address Play Rules
The text discusses personal contact restraining an opponent and ball handling without bound on substitutions. It mentions interference with movement, advancing with ball, and unlimited substitutions, in a fragmented quiz style. The source presents basic concepts rather than a full rule explanation.
Headlock Tony Here In Broadway Theater Bout
Indiana University coach Jack Reynolds prepares to meet Tony Ross of Junction City in a welterweight finish bout at the Broadway Theater Thursday night. Ross is famed for his headlock and power, with local fans drawn to the match after recent showings. The wrestling entertainment will start immediately after the regular program.
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Tony Ross
Junction City Kan
Ross
Phi Delts Meet Hoosier A C In Return Match
Hoosier A C basketball team faces Kokomo Phi Delts in a return game at the local Pratt and Meridian gym at 8 tonight. Kokomo adds Arbuckle and Morgan with Morris at center and guards Armstrong and Zerbe. Local lineup includes Farly Harreson Sanford Cox and Stevens.
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Moscow Wins Eleven in High School Circles
Moscow, Ind, Jan. 7. The high school basketball team has won eleven straight games. Moscow has scored 498 points to opponents 215. Defeated teams include Milroy, Newpoint, Manilla, Raleigh and Clarksburg. Manilla beat Rushville last season in the sectional.
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Milroy
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Raleigh
Clarksburg
Rushville
Cooper and Cook Meet Tonight in City Billiards
In a handicap three cushion billiards tourney at the Board of Trade Cooper and Cook will face off tonight. Earlier Tuesday Roger defeated Lewis 45 to 32 in ninety three innings while both competed for 45. Ben Smith stops blaited ted Brees. YORK Jan 7 Hol Garvey former Notre Dame star KO'd Ben Smith in 1 minute 3 seconds of the first round. Dan O'Connell KO'd Petro De Lauri in the second. Leonard Improves Benny Leonard the world's lightweight champion shows general improvement in condition.
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New York
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Petro de Lauri
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United Press
Benny Leonard
Hoosier squads overpower Dixie visitors in net games
Indiana teams defeated seven Dixie colleges in a Tuesday night slate. Wabash overwhelmed Kentucky State 57 to 10 at Crawfordsville. Indiana University beat Mercer 31 to 19. DePauw lost to Wisconsin 27 to 22. Franklin College and Earlham faced injuries as Vandiervier and Peterman anchored the Scarlet lineup.
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Wabash
Kentucky State
Crawfordsville
I. U
Mercer University of Georgia
Badgers
Meanwell
Boxing permits awarded for January and February shows
The local boxing commission granted wrestling and boxing permits for January and February. Columbia A. C. received Jan 16 and 30 wrestling dates, Broadway A. C. and Columbia A. C. got two February shows each with dates to be set, Capital A. C. on Feb 10, Progress A. C. on Feb 23. Jimmy McDermott was suspended for alleged contract breaking. Meydon Buchanan becomes chairman succeeding Ben H. Thompson.
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Progress A. C
Jimmy McDermott
Terre Haute
Meydon Buchanan
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Ben H. Thompson
Net Tips for UW basketball formation and passing sequence
The article outlines a fixed 5 man setup with No. 1 at left forward No. 2 right forward No. 3 center No. 4 floor guard and No. 8 as a trailing option. Players assume positions 15 feet from the end line and 15 feet apart with criss cross movements to create openings. Passes and movements depend on ball out of bounds and defenders diagrammed.
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Petty Dominates 1924 Pitched Season Setting Records
Official 1924 American Association pitching records show Jess Petty of Indianapolis dominating with 29 wins and a 2.83 ERA. Tony Faeth of St. Paul had 16 victories and a 3.46 ERA, while John Scott led in innings pitched with 341. George Walberg struck out 175 in 245 innings for Milwaukee.
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Indianapolis
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Markle
Tony Faeth
St. Paul
Faeth
John Scott
Toledo
New York Giants
George Walberg
Milwaukee
Joe Giard
Turners Meet Y P C S in Second Three Game Set
South Side Turners travel to Y P C s for the second test of a three game series after winning the first. A curtain raiser features Hoo sier Nationals against Y P C Greens. Turners beat Plainfield 26 to 23 with a crippled lineup. Barker and Franklin led the winners.
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Franklin
Local Legion Team Faces Ft Wayne K C In Key Game
In Huntington Ind on January 7 the local American Legion basketball squad hosts the Ft Wayne K C five in the second game of a five game series. Tonight's Coliseum crowd expected as Gullion Ely White Woods Mendenhall anchor the lineup with college pasts including Purdue Michigan De Pauw and Franklin.
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Walker Seen as Favorite to Snatch Light Heavyweight Crown
Mickey Walker, welterweight champion now topping 150 pounds, is forecast to beat Mike McTigue for the light heavyweight title at Newark Armory in a twelve round decision bout. McTigue, about 160 pounds, holds the lighter title but lacks a clear edge in reach, height, or punching power. Walker must win by knockout to claim the title and may abandon welterweight combat thereafter.
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Mike McTigue
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New York
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Shade
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McTigue
New Jersey
Siki
Georges Carpentier
Willie Stribling
Mike
Brower Likely to Win Another NY Boxing Board Term
Albany report says George Brower, chairman of the New York boxing commission, may be asked to serve another term as chief of the boxing board. Senator James Walker who sponsored the boxing law recommended Brower be retained by Governor Smith.
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Nurmi Accepts Millrose Dates At Madison Square Garden
Paavo Nurmi will run two races on successive nights in the Millrose carnival at Madison Square Garden. The Finnish runner is slated for a two thirds mile race and a one and a half mile event across the two nights. Ugo Frigerio the world walking champion will appear, with George Goulding also returning to challenge Frigerio. Jose Ray and many midwestern stars will compete in the meet.
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Horemans to Meet Vargas in Third Exhibition Showdown
Belgian cue star Edouard Horemans and South American billiardist Jacinto Vargas prepare for their third exhibition at Cooler's parlors this afternoon with two prior wins by Horemans. He showcased masse shots, famed as his signature stroke, during Tuesday's bouts.
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