Tilden to retire from tennis amid amateur rule shift
William Tilden world tennis champion plans retirement and will not defend his title this year. The move aligns with a new amateur rule that may bar him from national competition, as he shifts focus to journalism and newspaper work over the sport.
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United Press Staff
Naw
York
William T. Tilden
Soda
United States Lawn Tennis Association
Tilden
Ito
Mitchell Leads Local Cast ers
Mitchell elected at Hotel Lincoln meeting to lead the local casting club. The club plans statewide influence, with aims to join national scientific angling groups. Monthly meetings set for the second Monday at Hotel Lincoln. public invited.
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Lincoln
Hroeient
Cithoe BA A . Bass
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Indianapolis Casting Club
National Associa of Scientific
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Butler at Barlham Faces Hatiham Battle Tonight
Butler travels with a four teen squad to meet Hatiham at Irvington gym as Quakers seek a home win. Coach Warry Strole may shuffle back court duties after recent solid play against Dayton. Christoph is probable at forward with guard positions unsettled.
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Richmosheré
Hatiham
Butler Défekter Barlham
Irvington
Expecta &i
Quakers
Warry
Dayton
Christoph
Ieee
Springfield Ambitious Boosters Seek Three I League Franchise
Springfield boosters meet to discuss finances and a possible Three I League franchise to expand to eight teams. Bil Jackson of the Peoria club may attend as discussions on methods used by Peoria and Decatur unfold. Also notes Quincy and Chicago Bruins discussions and Beloit Fairies game upcoming.
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Griynttes
Fygfield
Springfield
Bil Jackson
Peoria
Decatur
Quincy
Star Bloominton High forward tops state pace
APTAIN GEIGER of Bloom ington High School is one of the fastest forwards in the state. He dribbles like a streak and is a dangerous pool shot close in or from the floor. He is tough to stop without fouling.
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Aptain Geiger
Bloomington
Nut Cracker Sports Cross W ord tease
A garbled sports crossword snippet yields scattered clues and partial answers. Notable entries include Holdout for a seven letter clue about needing jack, Merkle for a six letter baserunning miss, and a Me-Tigue reference amid a tirade about a good Irishman.
Henning Tops Opponents in Claypool Pool Tourney
Gene Henning, local pocket billiard expert, defeated Brooks 125-36 in the afternoon all comers event at Claypool. He then beat Short 125-47 in the night session and will face Hepson and F Boitman in the following matches.
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Gene Henning
Brooks
Claypool
Henning
Short
Hepson
F. Boitman
Mone
Wisconsin Badgers Face Tough Ohio State Battle
Madison reports Wisconsin prepares for a hard game against Ohio State. Coach Meadwell struggles to choose lineup as the Badgers start slowly in tonight’s matchup at home.
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University
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Ohio State
Meadwell
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Danville Five Aims for Comeback Against Central Indiana
Danville five plans a comeback against Central Indiana Central College at University Heights gym. The Danville squad seeks revenge after a prior defeat and expects another victory from one of its best teams in history.
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Indiana Central College
Danville Normal Five
University Heights
Danville
Rockne Leaves Notre Dame for San Francisco Trip
Route Rockne, coach of the Notre Dame football squad, departed for Bauth Bend Monday night. Jim Crowley, a team halfback, stayed in a local hospital as a Times Special report from Shreveport notes Bo McMillin, former Centenary coach, denies signing with Geneva College and says he has offers from several colleges.
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Bauth Bend
Jim Crowley
Times
Shreveport
Bo" McMillin
Centenary Grid
Geneva College
Beaver Falls
Early Problems Face Promoters at Miami Track
Governor John W. Martitt of Florida asks Dade County solicitor Fred W. Pisie to enforce state gambling laws at the new Miami race track where pari mutuel betting machines are in use. The governor’s letter, made public, urges full use of official power to enforce laws at the racetrack.
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Tal Ssee
John W. Martitt
Florida
Fred W. Pisie
Dade County
Miarat
Local fives enter sectional meet in Indianapolis
Local teams filed for the Indianapolis sectional of the Indiana Amateur Independent Basketball Association to be held at the YMCA court on February 5 12 17 19 and 24. The winner advances to the state tournament February 28 27 and 28 with thirty four sectional winners.
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Indianapolis
Indiana Amateur Independent Basketball Association
Wayne Emmelman
St. Anthony Y. P. C.'s
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Hoosier Duds
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Lutheran Redeemers
River Avenue Bull Dogs
Centenary Christian Five
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New Bilkhart High gym to open with Mishawaka clash
The new Bilkhart Indiana high school gym hosts its opening Saturday as Mishawaka High basketball faces Same boys. The facility costs 200000 dollars and seats 2000. Separately Harvard officials deny Charles Daly as Crimson football coach with Percy Wendell a top candidate to replace Bob Fisher. Simmie Henderson, ex umpire, now in show business, visits Montreal for a week. The American Association foresees a strong season with eight teams and a potential race. Notre Dame star Jim Crowley remains hospitalized in San Francisco after a heart scare following the Stanford game. Toledo rookies English, Jones, Coleman, Schubert, and Hens plan training trips to Deland Florida.
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Harvard
Charles Daly
Crimson
Percy Wendell
Bob Fisher
Cooler Wins State Three Cushion Billiards Title
Harry Cooler defeated Lloyd Henderson 60 to 44 Monday night to clinch the Indiana State three cushion championship. It is Cooler's third Indiana title after wins in 1919 and 1923, with a final tourney record of nine wins and one loss. Vogler, Curtis and Hunter start a three game series tonight to decide third through fifth places. Vogler meets Curtis in the opener.
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Harry Cooler
Lloyd Henderson
Cooler
Indiana
Vogler
Curtis
Hunter
Nelson Seeks Title Fight After Draw With Demetral
Heavyweight Alex Nelson meets William Demetral at Capitol Theater Friday in the main bout of a two card bill. Nelson has challenged Wayne Munn for the title after a prior draw with Demetral. Bobby Byland and Tommy Cannon weigh in for the opener. the winner earns a match with Lou Talaber.
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Alex ‘Nelson
William Demetral
Capitol Theater
Wayne Munn
Nelson
Demetral
Démetral
Bobby Byland
Tommy Cannon
Jinx Breaker Bush Traded for Urban Shocker
Joe Bush of New York is traded to St. Louis for Urban Shocker in a deal that ends a long Yankees Browns pitcher rivalry. Bush had baffled St. Louis for years and Shocker has repeatedly bested New York since his move to St. Louis.
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Joe Bush
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Urban Shocker
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Schacht and Altrock In Banana Stand Banter
Sport jokes surface as Schacht and Nick Altrock tease a Washington banana vendor. Schacht responds to a “Ten-e-dos” shout with “Ten-e-don't,” buying a dozen bananas and prompting a smile from a nearby merchant.
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Nick Altrock
Altrock
Washington
Pennsylvania Ave
Nurmi schedules rail race trek in New York and Chicago
Paavo Nurmi signs for Fordham games and will run 3,000 meters in Madison Square Garden then travel to Chicago for another meet before returning to New York for a 2,000 meter run at Fordham. coaches call the schedule reckless given his endurance and pace.
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Bu Times
New York
Paavo Nurmi
Chicago
Jose Ray
Washington
Boston
Nurmi
Madison Square Garden
Municipal A. A
Uptown
125Th St
Fordham
Frisco 10 Meet Louie Lavelle in Tomlinson Hall Bout
Frankie Frisco a Chicago lightweight signs to box Louie Lavelle of Anderson in a ten round bout at Tomlinson Hall staged by Capital City Athletic Club next Monday night. Glick returns to face Mickey O of Muncie in a ten round bout as five bouts are scheduled. City Three-Cushions Cook and Bray meet in billiards tonight at Board of Trade. Shane defeats Rogers 50-38.
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Frankie Frisco
Chicago
Louie Lavelle
Anderson
Tomlinson Hall
Capital City Athletic Club
Kimble
Lavelle
Frisco
Sammy Mandell
Mike Dundee
Jackie Barnhart
Terre Haute
Sidney Glick
Mickey O
Muncie
Glick
City
Cook
Bray
Board of Trade
Shane
Rogers
McNeely Holds Out Over 1925 Washington Offer
Los Angeles January 13 WDah McNeely Washington outfielder star of the Senators world championship says he will not accept the 1925 contract offer. He announced he has returned the contract from Clark Griffith and insists he is entitled to more money. McNeely was bought from Sacramento for $60,000 mid last season amid early protest over the sale by players.
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Senators
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Sacramento Club
Independent Basketball St
A fragmentary sports note mentions a girl, a team, and a gym scene. It references a seven league next step and ongoing Athletics with scattered names unclear. Readable facts are limited. the item remains a vague local sports blurb.
Local boxing card delivers wins for Minn and Padgett
A rough handwritten recap notes Seth Minn and Cowboy Padgett claiming victories on Monday night. Al Ryan and other contenders faced tough opposition in the event that produced decisive scores and close rounds.
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Seth Minn
Cowboy Padgett
Alen Ryan
Chailes Perens
Gibson as Cub Coach
George Gibson, longtime big league catcher and former Pirates manager, signed as coach for the Chicago Cubs. President William Veeck announced he will replace Oscar Duggy. Negotiations also note Paavo Nurmi and Joie Ray involved in Dakota visit on May 2.
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United Press
Chicago
George Gibson
Pittsburgh Pirates
Chicago Cubs
William Veeck
Oscar Dugsy
United Preaz
Inter-City Polo Meet Opens With Newark Rider Lineup
Anson Clough grandson of Cap Anson is among Newark riders in the inter city polo tournament at Chicago. Seven visiting teams participate: Newark Philadelphia New York Brooklyn Detroit Cleveland and Cincinnati.
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Chicago
Anson Clough
Cap” Anson
Newark
Philadelphia
New York
Brooklyn
Detroit
Cleveland
Cincinnati
Layden Joins Notre Dame Netters
Notre Dame adds football stars including Elmer Layden to the basketball team. Crowe and Kizer played in portions of two games but showed limited form from insufficient practice.
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United Press
South Bend
Ind
Notre: Dame
Elmer Layden
Crowe
Kizer
Scarlet Basket Stock Soars In Tiger Scrap
The Scarlet men boosted by Monday’s 43 to 23 win over De Pauw set up a clash with Wabashi and Butler next Saturday night. The victory dispelled doubts about the team’s strength as the season approaches a key game.
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Tomlinson Hall
Wabashi
Butler
Scarlet
de Pauw
Wabash edges Butler in fast paced cage clash
Wabash College powered to a high tempo win at Crawfordsville aided by Coffel and De Vol on the front line while De Vol and Robinson led the scoring for the Scarlet. Chadwick and Burdette contributed inside as Butler fought to keep pace in a hard fought road game.
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Burdette
Chadwick
Wabash
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Robinson
Nipper
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Cork
Do You Know Basketball Do You Know Basketball
Questions about basketball practice and rules are answered. If a goal is made the ball is put in play at the center and if missed play continues. The quiz notes three tries and an example final score of 2 to 0.
Prestos and Y Leaders Clash On Local YMCA Floor
The Prestos travel fast this season and enter as favorites to defeat the Y Leaders at the local YMCA floor Thursday night. Amusements notes tease a lively match in a neighborhood event.
Hoosier A. C. to Meet Muncie Merchants Wednesday Night
The Hoosier A. C. basketball team travels to Muncie to play the Merchants at the H. A. C. floor. The visitors beat the local team earlier this season on the Muncie court. Harrold and Thornburg from last year's Muncie High squad are on the Merchant roster.
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Thornburg
Wallace Beats Dayton Boxer In Six Round Bout
Rey Wallace of Indianapolis outpointed his Dayton challenger in all six rounds in Cincinnati. The brief boxing result accompanies an unrelated line about selling a musical instrument and a classified ad prompt.
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Times Special
Cincinnati
Ohio
Rey Wallace
Indianapolis
Dayton
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