Jimmy OConnell Seeks Vindication After Baseball Scandal
O'Connell, recovering from a long public scandal involving Cosy Dolan, has moved to Oyles Springs California with his wife. He insists his conscience is clear and believes vindication will come before the world, rejecting independent play and awaiting a formal clearing. He admires the peaceful valley while continuing to train and stay ready for a baseball return.
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Nurmi to Challenge World Record at Millrose Games
Paavo Nurmi, the world’s fastest distance runner, faces a tough test tonight at Madison Square Garden aiming for a thirteenth world mark in the three quarter mile. Jole Ray, Lloyd Hahn, Jimmy Connolly and Leo Larrivee join a strong field as Ugo Frigerio makes his American walking debut in a 5 000 meter event.
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Indiana and Michigan Aggies Swim Meet Moved to Indianapolis Pool
The Indiana University and Michigan Aggies dual swimming meet, originally planned for Bloomington’s I C pool, was shifted to the Indiana Athletic Club pool in Indianapolis due to water shortage. The move ensures adequate water supply for the meet scheduled for Saturday night.
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Eastern Mauler Roy Wallace Poised For Test Against Rik lards
Roy Wallace of Brightwood, a middleweight, prepares for a midweek local show at Tomlinson Hall facing Tommy Rik lards. The Allentown fighter is praised for an overhand right with sleep-inducing effect, while Wallace uses a sharpened left. Merle Alte weighs 124 pounds for a ten rounder with Danny Daugherty. Beamer Roberts aims to peak for a ten round bout with Willie Sullivan.
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Bantam King to Battle Shea in Milwaukee Clash
World bantam champion Hadie Martin is signed to meet Hadie Shea of Chicago in Milwaukee February 27 at the Auditorium. Before that bout Shea faces Eddie Macy of California on February 9 here.
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Oddities and Sports Quips From The Era
A jumble of sports and cultural remarks notes retired figures and wild pitchers from St. Louis Browns lore The piece recalls Babe Ruth and Paavo Nurmi shaping public perception and hints at golf talk and media captions While playful observations touch on Tiger Flowers and other athletes in a light editorial tone
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Miss Meise Ties Gameness Record on American Turf
In New Orleans on January 27 Miss Meise the 4 year old bay filly by Ormondale Margarete Meise owned by H L Crain and trained by R L Rogers earns praise for an extraordinary streak. The horse led thirteen times finished second ten times and third three times since her first win on Oct 19 1923. The owners note her uninterrupted form through summer and winter with no layoff.
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Two Mat Bouts in City Friday Feature Heavyweight Clash
William Demetral meets John Freberg in the Capitol Theater Friday night as part of two mat bouts for the world title now held by Wayne Munn. Demetral recently beat Alex Nelson and expects to defeat Freberg, who promises a tough test. Johnny Marshall of Chicago faces Hugh Webb of Indianapolis in the opener, with bouts set after the burlesque show.
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Washington Still Has Page in Mind for Joe
Washington University officials in St. Louis seek to hire Pat Page Butler College athletic director as coach and athletic director. Page has met with Washington leaders and another meeting is likely Friday. Page’s Butler team faces Vanderbilt in Nashville and Chicago in Chicago this week.
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MAT SHOW AT BROADWAY STAGES TWO WRESTLING BOUTS
An announcement says Broadway Theater will host a double wrestling bill on Thursday February 5. Matchmaker Diggs has arranged two bouts featuring Jack Reynolds and Pete Montano among others in Philadelphia.
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Independent Basketball Burhoe Juniors Face Cathedral Match
In Indianapolis the Burhoe Juniors travel to face Cathedral as the 15 16 year old team seeks a 5 to 1 record night. The Hawthornes and other local squads are noted with midweek games and district standings shaping up as January 27 reports.
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Michigan grid season yields $95,000 profit in 1924
United Press reports at the University of Michigan football financed all athletics with a total profit of 95 000 dollars for the past year. Revenue from football supported multiple sports programs as the school emphasized gridiron success in Arbor Michigan.
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Kaufman Declared Ineligible in Local Basket Tourney
At a Monday meeting of managers from independent basket teams in the local sectional at the Indianapolis Y the player Kaufman was ruled ineligible. He was alleged to be a manager of the Shelbyville Eagles, affecting eligibility. Goetz and Harrington were picked as officials for the Indianapolis sectional. Strong teams from the city are present and hot competition is anticipated.
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Bouts Monday Night He Sek Boi Artes
The fragmentary note hints at a boxing or combat event set for Monday night. Readable terms include bouts and possibly fighters or organizers, but key names and places are unclear in the OCR, leaving the main participants and venue ambiguous.
Hoosier Athletic Club to Host Inter-City Boxing Show Saturday
The Hoosier Athletic Club opens its boxing season with ten bouts at the local club. St. Louis and Gary fighters meet H A C boxers in five matchups, with Eddie Kaser and Jackie Horner facing Lawrence Pruitt and Ray Dodd. Ward Fowler meets Jack Sellers in a heavyweight feature under Indiana Kentucky A A U supervision led by Paul Jordan.
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Spaulding weighs options for Minnesota coach post
Bill Spaulding still has his Minnesota football coaching contract under consideration. He declined to comment on reports that Southern California Michigan and Washington University are courting him.
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Roller Basketball Showdown At Riverside Park Tonight
Roller basketball team of Riverside rink faces Five Horsemen on the rink floor tonight. On Feb 3 Spencer Indiana team appears here. Games on roller skates arranged by Roy Byers at Riverside Park skating rink.
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Three-I League picks L. Jean Wylie for president
L. Jean Wylie of Decatur Ill was elected president of the Three I League at the annual session in Chicago. He will resign as Decatur club president to head the league, which will add Springfield and Quincy. John Ryan of Peoria was elected vice president amid caucus drama. another meeting is set for Feb 8.
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Y M H A Netters Busy With Three Games This Week
The Communal Y M H A basketball team schedules three games this week. On Monday they beat the local independents 26 to 16 at Lafayette. Wednesday features De Mollya on the Communal floor and Thursday hosts St Anthony Y P C s at Y P C Hall with a curtain raiser by Y P C girls. For game inquiries contact Max G. Goldsmith or Stewart 2693 after 6:30 PM.
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Boxing figure Dundee suspended in Paris bout dispute
Johnny Dundee former featherweight champion is suspended from competition in seventeen states after the French Boxing Federation alleged he breached a contract to fight Fred Bretonnel in Paris. Latrobe Cogswell, president of the National Boxing Association, announced the action. New York, Massachusetts and New Jersey are not in the association.
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Kid Phenom Gets Joe
Harry F. Mason of Frankfort Indiana manager and first baseman of the Southwest Braves has signed with Burlington Iowa in the Mississippi Valley League. A 17 year old right handed batter and thrower he stands six feet two inches and weighs 170 pounds and will report to Burlington about April 20.
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Legal probe of bribe scandal under way
New York January 27 The actual investigation of the 1924 baseball bribery case began when Frank Frisch and Heinie Sand were questioned by Assistant District Attorney Brothers regarding a 500 dollar offer to Sand Frisch and Sand told him nothing but Brothers said progress is being made and more witnesses may be questioned Commissioner Landis had offered to help locate witnesses and to cover expenses for the inquiry Giants Ross Young and George Kelly named by Jimmy O Connell as having knowledge of the plan are expected to be called under the felony statute for offering a bribe to a ballplayer to influence play
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Dalton Wins by Technical Knockout in Second Round
Jimmy Dalton of Indianapolis defeated K. O. Haley of Louisville by technical knockout in the second round after Haley's corner threw in the towel. Haley had been down for nine seconds in the first round and was saved by the bell.
Fuzzy Vandivier Injured Falling at Franklin College
Franklin Indiana January 27 Fuzzy Vandivier Franklin College basketball star bruised his side after a fall during a fraternity attic fire scene and will be sent to Indianapolis for X rays amid concerns of a possible serious injury as the team eyes a February 6 game with Wabash.
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Bray Beats Cooper In City Three-Cushion Tourney
Bray defeated Cooper 50 to 16 in the city handicap three-cushion billiard tourney at the Board of Trade Monday night. Cooper aimed for 45. Shane and Roberts slated to meet tonight.
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