Nurmi on Verge of Breakpoint After Marathon Schedule
Times Special reports Paavo Nurmi shows signs of fatigue from a heavy training and travel schedule since Christmas. A stomach upset and fever preceded his 5000 meters withdrawal with Ritola, but sponsor Hugo Quist says Nurmi will not cancel events or return early to Finland despite experts urging rest.
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Paavo
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Boxing card boosted to forty rounds at Tomlinson hall
The Inland A C raises the Monday night bill from thirty eight to forty rounds. Main event features Tommy Burns versus Larry Subject in ten rounds. Other bouts include Walter Grayjack vs Merle Alce, Carl Schmadel vs Ernie Groves, two six round prelims, and Royal Cox of Brightwood added for six rounds.
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Larry Subject
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Merle Alce
Carl Schmadel
Ernie Groves
Royal Cox
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Cox
Peckinpaugh Shines In Exhibition With Braves
In Tampa on March 19 Roger Peckinpaugh, veteran shortstop of the world champion Washington Senators, starred in an exhibition against the Braves. He displayed a recovered leg, fielded with ease, and flashed his classic infield and outfield play in an all-time style.
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French Champion Mascart Arrives to Challenge Kaplan
Edward Mascart the European featherweight champion arrived in New York to challenge Kid Kaplan for the world featherweight title. Mascart expects Tex Rickard to set up a May 5 bout with Kaplan at Madison Square Garden while Kaplan is in California.
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Tex Rickard
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National interscholastic meet draws 500 swimmers runners
More than five hundred high school stars of tank and track have entered the national interscholastic swimming and indoor track meet set for Friday and Saturday at Patton gym Northwestern University. Atlantic City, winner of the tank title in 1924, is favored.
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Shoot winners tied at East Side Gun Club weekly event
Earhart Grinsteiner and Wiggam shared first in the main event by hitting 43 of 50 targets. In handicap, McIntyre led with 20 of 23 birds. Wiggam also led the doubles with 18 of 12 pair.
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Broadway Mass clash Matty Matsuda at Broadway Theater
A finish wrestling bout between Broadway Mass and Matty Matsuda will headline tonight after the regular show, which will be cut short. Referee Farmer Burns will lecture on physical culture and demonstrate principal holds. Boston records indicate.
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Outing With the Tribe at Plant City Stirs Fans
The Tribe players in training enjoyed a lively second Sunday outing hosted by Owner Smith at Jerry Bates woods. The day featured large western steaks, fish and camping meals, plus bee swarms, a windy woods chase, a catfish attempt, and a rough sparring bout won by Eddie Sicking.
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High school tourney fans converge on Indianapolis
Mil ford arrives this morning as 16 teams head to the Exposition building for the state basketball tournament. Teams such as Vincennes Frankfort Froebel Gary and Muncie prepare for Friday games with crowd plans and upgraded facilities noted.
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Tourney Favorite Lineup Seated by Coach Curtis
In the rear row from left to right coach Curtis and manager Roudebush stand behind Ennis Reynolds Whitaker Schnaiter Princesconi. In the front row Smith Caldwell Thomas Wooden David pose for the team portrait.
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Martinsville Poised for Clash in Exposition Tourney
Final tourney schedule places Martinsville in the NE division with tough tests Friday and Saturday. If Artesian City and Frankfort win, they meet at 11 a m Saturday in a highly anticipated battle.
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Elgin Favored in Illinois High School Basketball Tourney
Urbana March 19 Canton Elgin Marion and Champaign vie for the 1925 Illinois high school title in an eighteenth annual tourney Elgin favored after last year’s champions. Elgin meets Denton at 8 30 p m Friday Champaign edges Marion 7 30 p m Friday in opener overtime success in their sectionals signals tough battles ahead for the title.
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Catholic Net Tourney Opens At Loyola In Chicago
Parochial school basketball teams from across the nation compete at Loyola University for the national Catholic high school tourney. Play began at 9 a.m. and runs through the week to the Sunday finals. Indiana entries include Washington and Decatur Catholic schools. Aquinas Institute Rochester N Y defeated St Patrick’s High North Platte Neb 35 to 9 in the opening game.
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Decatur
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Giants grant players day off in Sarasota spring work
The New York Giants regulars received white slips from manager John McGraw granting a full day off for golf or fishing after breakfast. McGraw said the squad is well advanced in spring work and needed rest. Also noted: Western Union Go-Cals meet Bridgeport Juniors in the season finale at School 21 Friday night with one win each.
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Acme Junior Baseball Opens Season with Tryouts Sought
The Acme juniors hold their first meeting next Wednesday at Carl Stone's home 1585 S Belmont Ave. Attendees include Staab Nave Hutton Johnson Zimmerman Berry Wade Austermiller Daily Starks Marley and others seeking tryouts. The Acmes seek a left handed pitcher.
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Hottentots Challenge Girls Basketball Under Boys Rules
The Hottentots challenge all teams playing under boys rules claiming city and State titles. Management states that no team can claim city or State championship under current conditions.
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Speaker Hopes of Finishing With Leaders
Lakeland March 19 Tris Speaker outlines a stronger 1925 Cleveland club. He cites improved discipline, doubled reserve strength, healthier hurlers Edwards and Uhle, and confidence in Shaute and Sherry Smith. He predicts a top four finish but notes no definite spot.
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May, Reds relief ace, tops NL in finishes
The article credits Jakie May of the Reds as the NL’s greatest game finisher last season. He pitched 99 innings in 38 hits across 21 relief appearances, with only two complete games and a 3–3 record.
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Hand Ball Title Contender Laswell Advances at National AAU
Maynard Laswell of Los Angeles, defending champion, defeated Art Lennon of the New York Trinity Club in three games 17 21 21 9 21 11 to stay in the hunt for the National AAU singles hand ball title at the Central Y M C A. Only eight players remain in the singles.
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Indiana Woman Eliminated in Florida West Coast Golf Match
Miss Elizabeth Fauvre of Indianapolis, the lone Indiana entrant, was defeated in the first round of match play by Mrs. E C Beriman of Philadelphia, two up, during the Florida west coast championship in Tampa on March 19.
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Ray Ragey Elected Captain of Gopher Basketball Team
Ray Ragey star forward on the Gophers was elected captain for next season at a Wednesday night gathering in Minneapolis. The selection confirms Ragey will lead the team as it moves toward future games and expectations.
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Two Sides to This Yarn About Dempsey Fight Deal
New York report presents two conflicting claims over Jack Dempsey signing for movie work and delaying boxing. Jack Kearns says Dempsey has not agreed to fight hiatus and he can sign him for bouts. Dempsey reportedly accepted a film offer and may not fight until late next fall.
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Jack Kearns
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Indianapolis Amateur Base Ball Joins National Body
The Indianapolis Amateur Baseball Association reaffiliates with the National Amateur Baseball Federation after meeting its requirements. Class AA and A city series winners this year gain eligibility to face series winners from other cities. IABBB had exited the national body last year.
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National Amateur Baseball Federation
Ramsey wins weekly three cushion billiards final at Cooler's
Walter Ramsey defeated Johnny Noonan 15 to 14 in the final of the weekly rapid fire three cushion billiards tournament at Harry Cooler's parlor. Ramsey played at scratch and won three of four matches by a single point in two of them.
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Bushmen exhibition in Plant City pits Hoosiers against Senators
Plant City hosts a major baseball exhibition with Ownie Bush's Hoosiers facing the Washington Senators in Adelson field. Buck Harris and Petty coach Hoosier pitchers while catching duties are handled by Krueger. scouting and lineup notes highlight Yoter, Evans, and Speaker era figures amid busy Florida spring events.
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Purdue Teams Travel to Western Conference Meet
Purdue sends four wrestlers four gymnasts and five fencers to Minneapolis for the Western conference events. Coach Von Bernath leads the wrestling group with Van Meter aiming to defend his Big Ten title in Indian clubs. The fencing squad features Phillips Winks Tellikamp Schmidt and Carroon guided by Coach Beck who no doubt aims to improve on last year’s broad swords victory.
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