Red Grange Injured as Bears Strive for Million Dollar Payday
Chicago Bears star Red Grange sustains arm injury in Pittsburgh game with ligament torn and blood vessel broken. Doctor reports no bone fracture. Grange to Detroit for prognosis and possible lineup depending on physician orders. Rival Pitt fullback Andy Gustafson led a 24 to 0 defeat as dissension within the Bears rumor mill swirls amid Arrow Corporation publicity.
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Pittsburgh University
Champaign, Ills
Harold
Red” Grange
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College star barred for turning pro
St Louis December 11 AP Reese Jones a Vincennes Indiana 19 year old star of Washington football team has been barred from the school athletics after playing against the Chicago Bears and Red Grange ten days earlier Ed Williams assistant freshman football coach and an all western selection has been discharged for knowing Jones participated in the contest and failing to notify the head coach or athletics director
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Red Grange
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Jones
Berlenbach and Delaney Battle Tonight at Ten
New York December 11 AP Berlenbach the world light heavyweight champion weighs 173 1 2 pounds over the limit for the Madison Square Garden bout with Jack Delaney 156 pounds Delaney knocked out Berlenbach in four rounds at the old Garden in 1925 this fight for 15 rounds may draw over 20000 spectators with predictions split over who will win and whether Berlenbach can defend his title tonight at Spark Arena in Bridgeport Conn.
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Jack Delaney
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Ascovia
Spectator Bout Preview Between Berlenbach and Delaney
The report outlines an upcoming boxing match at about 10 o clock with Berlenbach versus Delaney. It lists detailed physical measurements including height around 5 feet 10 inches, weight near 166 pounds, neck and chest dimensions, arm and leg measurements, and reach. Both contestants stand as notable fighters for the anticipated ring contest.
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Lynchburg College Sets 17 Game Hornet Basketball Schedule
Lynchburg College announces a 17 game schedule for the Hornets. Coach Day’s team opens February 13 against Hampden Sydney and Lynchburg, then meets Virginia, Washington and Lee, VMI, Richmond, Duke, Guilford, Milligan, and Carson-Newman.
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Milligan
Carson-Newman
Crook Sings as Baseball Umpire
New York December 11 AP T As Crook of Washington DC and umpire in the Virginia League in the past two years signed today to officiate in the International League in 1926 according to announcement by John Conway Toole president of the league Crook formerly played in the International and was a member of the Toronto pennant winning club of 1907.
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Flowers Defeats Moody In ten Round Bout
Boston reports Tiger Flowers won a ten round decision over Moody of Wales in a prominent bout lasting ten rounds. The result adds to Flowers' rising profile as a skilled light welterweight contender.
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Major Leagues Set End Date For 1925 Season September 26
Major League owners reach a joint decision as Landis casts the decisive vote to end the season on September 26 next year. The World Series will open at 1:30 p.m. each day, shifting earlier by half an hour. The National and American Leagues debate resin use and pitcher safety while rosters and manager moves spark rumors across Pittsburgh Chicago and St Louis.
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Pittsburgh
Ban Johnson
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Heydler
Barney , Drefuss
William L. Veeck
Chicago
Sam Breadon
St. Louis
Baseball Player Trades and Sales Highlight Draft Era Moves
The report lists multiple midseason trades and sales including S Ge Bill Waibsganes to Athletics for a draft price of 4000 dollars and Doc Prothro to Portland for infield duties. Maurice Shan non and Joe Kelley move to the Cubs and Blue Jays respectively, Fresco Thompson to Buffalo, Hub Pruett to Oakland, Neal Grady to Buffalo, and Harry Topel released to Greenville.
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Maurice Shannon
Louisville
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Fresco Thompson
Buffalo
Hub Pruett
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Neal’ Grady
Harry Topel
Greenville
George Weiss Announces Eugene Martin To The Big Leagues
George Weiss announces that veteran outfielder Eugene Martin of New Haven will advance to the big leagues with the New Halub of the Eastern League. Martin, noted for his fielding and speed, is expected to debut this season as a center fielder for the organization.
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Halub
Eugene Martin
New’ Haven
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