Four Teams Favored in Pennant Race Says Heydler
National League president John A. Heydler predicts a strong season with four teams New York Chicago Pittsburgh and Cincinnati contending from start to finish. He cites rebuilt Giants promising youngsters and improvements from Pirates Cubs and Reds plus rising stars Bell Fesen Welch Crutz and Wright among others.
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National League
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Cincinnati
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Terry
Frisch
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Lindstrom
Wilson
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Reds
Bell
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Welch
Boston Braves
Wright
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Moore
Yde
Crutz
Clants
Brown
Indianapolis Casting Club Annual Meeting Sets Ballot Battle
The Indianapolis Casting Club holds its annual officer election tonight in Parlor EB at the Hotel Lincoln. President Thomas J. Carter will call the meeting to order at 8 o clock as members gather for reports on a prosperous year and plans to boost membership and outdoor sport programs.
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Thomas J. Carter
Burford Repeats Victory at Indianapolis Gun Club Shoot
William B. Burford Jr. won the Saturday event with 91 of 100 birds in the main shoot at the Indianapolis Gun Club. In the annual officer election Burford was re-elected president with Z B Dougan as vice president G R Waite as secretary R J Kemper as treasurer and J L Wallace J C Wiggam and George Wendling named directors.
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William B. Burford Jr
Indianapolis
Gan Club
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R. J. Kemper
J. L. Wallace
J. C. Wiggam
George Wendling
Flowers and Delaney at MSG in anticipated bout
Fight fans set for Friday night at Madison Square Garden as Jack Delaney and Flowers meet in a clash of cleverness versus rugged power. Delaney trains in Bridgeport Connecticut while Flowers works out daily at the Garden gymnasium.
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Times
New York
Madison Square Garden
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Tiger Blowers
Delaney
Flowers
Bridgeport
Gibbons Weighs London Offer After NYC Talks
Tommy Gibbons and Luis Firpo negotiations move to New York this week with a National Sporting Club representative after an offer from London. Eddie Kane, Gibbons manager, confirms interest in the proposal.
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United Press
Memphis
London
Tommy Gibbons
Luis Firpo
New York
National Sporting Club
Gibbons
Eddie Kane
Kane
Nut Crackers and Indian Players Stir Baseball Talk
A cluttered sports column notes a Yankee next season, references an Indian on the team, and mocks scientific baseball. It mentions Butler, Walker, Tiger Flowers, and an expulsion threat from the Fighters' Union while commenting on synthetic baseball and a rough fight tally.
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Tiger Flowers
Systematic Offense Is Big Problem in Basketball
Coach L T Turner argues offense, not defense, poses greater coaching problems. He endorses a center-led mix of long and short passes, stressing decisive action, timing, and floor formations. The piece outlines seven reasons supporting a balanced attack and the value of continuous drill.
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L. T. Turner
Southern California University
Strong Training Card Set for Bushs Tribe Spring Camp
Ownie Bushs Indians schedule ten exhibition games for spring training with eight in Florida and two in Indianapolis. Vice President W S Smith Jr hopes to add two Florida contests including a game against the New York Giants at Plant City. The squad departs Indianapolis February 28 and trains in Florida until about April 7. العقل
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Florida
Indianapolis
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Sox
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Wiilliam Claver
Miami
W. C. Smith
Wrestling at Capitol features Demetras Nelson in main bout
William Demetras the Greek and Alex Nelson the Swede are set for a feature wrestling bout at the Capitol Theater on Friday night after the regular show. Heavyweights of national reputation headline while Bobby Byland of Minneapolis and Tommy Cannon of Syracuse meet in the opener. Matches end on pinfall. Matt Kolb is the match maker.
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William Demetras
Alex Nelson
Capitol Theater
Bobby Byland
Minneapolis
Tommy Cannon
Syracuse
Matt Kolb
Saturday College and High School Basketball Totals Mixed
Readable scores show multiple colleges and high schools with varied results. Notable entries include Minnesota 16 over Wisconsin 14 and Princeton 27 over Hazelton 10, with several regional teams like Vincennes and Linton Girls posting point totals across the day. Diverse players and locales appear, indicating a busy weekend slate across Indiana and surrounding areas.
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Columbia
Tennessee
Shear
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Pate Northern
Femoon
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icCobeertie
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Bloomting- West
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Atok
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Manent
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Seconda
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Munns wife inspired him to pursue wrestling and rise high
Kansas City report recalls Wayne Big Munn who became a world heavyweight wrestling champion. He credits his wife for urging him to try wrestling last February after a lifetime in sports, and recalls early life in Nebraska, World War service, and a failed boxing trial against Jack Dempsey. The piece also notes Turners Cup victory by South Side Turners over Fairbanks-Morse.
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Kansas Village
Wayne
Big) Munn
Munn
Nebraska
State University At
Lincoln
University of Nebraska
Jack Dempsey
Jack Clifford
Sioux City
Iowa
Turners
Fairbanks-Morse
Richards
Do You Know Basketball Do You Know Basketball
A fragment outlines basic basketball rules noting ball dead ball in center, visitors choosing baskets, and penalties for pushing blocking holding trips or roughness as called by the referee.
Scipio Tops Newbern In Tight Local Classic
Scipio High School edged Newbern High 25 to 24 on their home floor in a thrilling league contest. Deputy High School defeated Little York 44 to 24 at the local gym in another Big Ten style showdown.
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Scipio High
Newbern High
Little York
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Indiana University Wins Dual Meet Over Cincinnati Gym Club
Indiana University defeated Cincinnati Gym and Athletic Club in Bloomington in a swimmer dual meet by 44 to 40. The Crimson won five events, showing strong performances as the season progresses.
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Indiana University
Cin‘Cinnati Gym
Crimson
Purdue Netters Open Home Card Against Michigan
Purdue prepares to host Michigan in Memorial Gym on Wednesday at 7:30 pm. Four freshmen see Big Ten action against Iowa, with Taube and Rigsby adding limited experience. Offense shows fitness but needs rhythm. defense drew criticism as coach Lambert plans a short Tuesday drill. A capacity crowd and Michigan alumni are expected.
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Towa
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Wolverines
Daly May Coach Harvard Eleven
Rumors in Harvard athletic circles say Charles Daly, former Harvard and Army coach, will lead the 1925 Crimson football eleven. Longtime coach Bob Fisher resigns due to business pressure.
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Harvard
Crimson
Charles Daly
West Point
Daly
Army
Bob Fisher
Eastern Intercollegiate League Standings Tighten
New York January 12 Princeton and Dartmouth share the league lead with one win each and no defeats. Baldwin of Columbia tops individual scoring in the Eastern Intercollegiate Basketball League standings.
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United Press
York
Princeton
Dartmouth
Baldwin
Columbia
Old Rivals Face Off In Crawfordsville Court Fray
Wabash College battles De Pauw tonight in Crawfordsville with Rob inson and DeVol leading a shooting plans. Captain Chadwick may be limited by a leg injury while Tiny Hirt and the De Pauw guards pace the visitors. The rivalry promises a thrilling, evenly matched Hoosier showdown.
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Edwards
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de Vol
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Tiny” Hirt
de Pauw
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Sturtridge
Wayne Munn Crowned New Champion in Wrestling Circles
Wayne Munn, the six foot six, 260 pound former Nebraska football star, has claimed the heavyweight wrestling crown by defeating Ed Strangler Lewis. The towering challenger is seen by some as a legitimate champ while others remain skeptical about the title’s legitimacy.
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Wayne Munn
Nebraska University
Munn
Strangler
Lewis
All-Comers Pocket Billiards Tourney At Claypool Parlors
The all comers pocket billiard tournament begins this afternoon at 2 30 at the Claypool parlors with Gene Henning facing challengers. Henning will pay 10 to anyone who defeats him, plus spectator collection. Matches are 125 points per lineup. Entries include Dick Hepcon Edward Tedran and others.
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Claypool
Gene Henning
Henning
Mace Dick Hepcon
Edward Tedran
Jo Ti
Cone Tie
Grenlag
Vic
State Billard Itle A Stake
The State three cushion billiard champion will be decided this week with Harry Cooler facing Lloyd Henderson tonight. A Cooler win seals the title, Henderson win forces a playoff later this week. Vogler, Hunter and Curtis contend for third place with a sequence of matches listed, including a possible Hunter withdrawal.
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Cooler
Lloyd Henderson
Henderson
Vogler
Hunter
Curtis
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