Hornsby Named National League Most Valuable Player
New York Dec 8 Announcement that Rogers Hornsby of the St Louis Cardinals has been selected as the National League most valuable player for 1925 and winner of a 14000 prize. The decision was by an eight man committee of baseball writers with Gould as chairman. Hornsby succeeds Dazzy Vance as the 1924 winner after receiving three first places, three seconds and two thirds.
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Shieks Score Third Victory In Coast Trip
Saskatoon evened the series with Vancouver in a coast trip game. The visitors won 3 2 with goals by Cameron Till Cook and Arbour, and Hainsworth saved the home side with several late stops. Referees Sloney and Ton officiated as Hornsby led a 21 player balloting for league honors in a separate note.
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Boxing Bout Prohibited in Paris Dispatch Reports
Paris police prohibited a scheduled boxing match between Irene Paolino Spanish heavyweight and Soldier Joyes Canadian boxer set for December 8 in Barcelona, according to a Barcelona dispatch. The report notes police action in Madrid context and confirms the bout was blocked.
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Granville Wins Five Mile Walking Race
Phil Granville of Hamilton Ontario and a member of the Cuno team won the five miles walking race between teams of the Southern Railway and the Stock Exchange in 37 minutes 25 seconds on Saturday. He is described as a colored walker and a member of the Olympic team.
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Prominent Sportsman Dies in Toronto
Toronto obituary notes the death of George O Donogivey a noted sports writer and former St Pats manager after a four day illness from pneumonia. He organized St Pats Ontario Hockey Association in 1997 and was linked to Conservative politics in British Columbia as mentioned in need of want ads.
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Negro Boxer Dies After Seventh Round Knockout in Atlantic City
In Atlantic City New Jersey Joseph id a Negro boxer from this city died in hospital after being knocked out in the seventh round of a boxing match with Gil Hert Ich Brooks also of this city held without bail as managers and seconds were released pending investigation. Hospital physicians attributed death to a fractured skull.
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Brooks
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London Football Cup Replays See Narrow Wins and Draws
In the English Cup replays Manchester Brafford beat Lincoln 2 to 1 while Torquay defeated another team 2 to 4. Blyth Spartans and Haddlepools drew 1 1. Kettering beat Worcester 2 to 4. In the first division Magligh League Burnley beat Birmingham 3 to 4. Portsmouth beat South Shields 4 to 2. Exmouth lost 3 to 0 to Tastonians 13 north Ireland 8. Queen's University 10 Dublin U. Ct.
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Bixater
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Council Hears On Sheep Nuisance and Undertaking Costs
The council discussed maintaining order with no nuisance from sheep at nearby residences. The official noted the nearest residence is one distance away and measures are in place to prevent nuisance. The project costs total 46,060 dollars with five employees and occasional extra help. monthly bills average about 24 to 25 dollars.
Prince of Wales Trophy to debut in NHL opener
New York reports the Prince of Wales Trophy will be awarded in the NHL season opener between the New York Americans and the Montreal Canadiens at Madison Square Garden. The perpetual international trophy, valued around 2400 to 2500 dollars, honors the Prince of Wales and aims to boost competition akin to the Davis Cup in tennis and the America’s Cup in yachting.
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Prince of Wale
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Ailvar
Red Grange Nets Big Earnings In Eleven Days
New York reports Red Grange the football star has earned an estimated $82,000 in eleven days of professional demonstrations. He averages about $16,400 per game and draws substantial attendance, despite some figures being misleading. He has performed for various teams and events, adding to his rising earnings in the public exhibition circuit.
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Red Grange
Petere Eso
Bikers Win Desperate Sprint at New York Race
In a tight finish at Madison Square, riders Colkinis and De Ruets led the field. Final lap drama saw McNamara and Frénége Georg compete for top placement in a hard fought cycling event.
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Kansas Retains Lightweight Title In Rough Bout With Goodrich
Rocky Kansas defeats Jimmy Goodrich in a 15 round world lightweight championship bout in Buffalo New York. Kansas outboxed and outworked the champion with steady left jabs and hard rights while Bloodied, Goodrich fought back, but Kansas’s steady pressure and cleaner punching kept him ahead through most rounds.
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London Stars Dealt Pro Offers in Ontario Hockey Plan
Six London senior hockey players Starkings Grahan Lowry Keeling Ylvore and Leamy received telegram offers from a Toronto promoter to join a proposed Ontario pro league. Players at Stratford Peterborough Niagara Falls were also targeted but London natives declined to risk amateur status for professional play.
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Grange Leads Bears to Victory Over Yellow Jackets
Hed Grange scored two touchdowns as the Chicago Bears defeated the Frankord Yellow Jackets 14 to 7 in Philadelphia. The western squad controlled the game with strong offense and defense, securing a second successful invasion of the city.
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