Magnates oppose Ban Johnson and back Landis battle
Chicago December reports owners of the American League rebuke Ban Johnson for his stance toward Commissioner Landis and back his continued leadership. They stress unity with Johnson remains strong, while noting internal baseball friction and calls for action to end disputes.
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Ban Johnson
Kenesaw M. Landis
Tomson
Uber
D Johnson
Sion
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Ruppert
New York Yankees
Connie Mack
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Landis
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Henry J. Killilea
Milwaukee
Bri. Johnson
Ball
Jes
Selly
Ahyars
Phil Ball
St Ovis
Elu
Cannonball Martin Fights Goldstein For Bantam Honors
Two New York bantamweights Abe Goldstein of Manhattan and Fidie Cannonball Martin of Brooklyn meet at Madison Square Garden for the bantam title. Goldstein currently holds the crown after defeating Doe Lynch, as the bout headlines a New York boxing card.
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New York
Abe (Goldstein
Manhattan
Fidie
Cannonball
Harry Grob to wed actress Louise Walton in Chicago
Harry Grob the middleweight boxing champion reportedly arrived in Chicago yesterday to marry actress Louise Walton. The ceremony was postponed two weeks due to Walton’s contractual two week notice to leave her musical show.
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Cupid
Harry Greb
Chicago
Harry Grob
Louise Walton
Walton
Major Winter Baseball Lineup From Southeastern Florida Circuits
In Miami on December 1, league baseball players from the National and American Leagues join Southern Association and other circuits in a four club winter schedule. Managers include Stewart of Birmingham leading Fort Lauderdale, Lamotte and Mike Hargett heading Lake Worth and West Palm Beach, with Frank Gardner piloting Miami. Notables such as Happy Foreman, Tom Bottomley, Earl Whitehill and Red Smut are listed among players, reflecting a broad cross section of major and minor leaguers in the winter league setup.
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Florida
Southern Association
Stewart
Birmingham
Fort Lauerdate
Geb
Henry Tobnesan
Southern
Akesociation
Deters
Evanville Waves
Lakeworth
Lev Wingo
Cincinnati Reds
Nivhaus
Pittsburgh
Meemer
Red Smut
Slow Motion Films Reveal Champions Swing in Golf
New York reports on a series of motion pictures by the United States Golf Association showing top golfers in natural and ultra slow speed. Cast includes Jones, Mackie, Guilford, Gardner, and Von Elm among others.
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New York
de Tensan
Roland
Mackie
Horge Va Elm
United States Golf Association
Robert T. Jones Jr
Maxi Mxeat
Valley of England
Bri
Sears
Robert CG. Gardner
Jesse PL Guilford
George von Eim
Northwest
TD. Clarke Corkran
Francis Chumet
YL Willing
Pacific Northwest
Oregon
V . Midiron
Taashie
Ard Taere
Thorpe’s Gridders Prep in Houston Ahead of New Orleans Game
Dee Thorpe’s professional football squad worked out in Houston today ahead of Sunday’s game against a team of former college stars. The group, set to play in New Orleans and San Antonio on New Year’s Day, includes Bo McMilin who arrives from Shreveport to join the Texas all-stars after resigning as Centenary College coach. Jack Evans, another ex-Texas athlete, will join in San Antonio.
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Dee
Tim Thorpe
New Orleans
Christ Jay
San Antonio
Bo” McMilin
Centre College
Shreveport
Texas All-Stars
McMillin
Howe Ig
Fort Worth
Cotch
Centenary College
Fifty Years of Baseball: George Wright Highlight
John B. Foster profiles George Wright as the National League’s greatest player, detailing his skill, influence on early baseball, and later life in Boston. Wright’s pioneering play, leadership with Cincinnati and Providence, and enduring impact on the game are noted, along with a famous muff that cost Cincinnati a key game.
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George Wright
Boston
United States
Crick
Pacific Coast
Bost
New England
Wright
New
Yov
Morin
Yankees
Tie
Champadon
Cincinnati
Providence
Ile
Ater
Sauta
Nationals
Washton
Isto
Cincinnatis
Foster ¢ Cusses
Birteen
Agrain Constantine Anson
Bramham Halts Presidency Across Three Minor Leagues
W G Bramham of Dirham XN C stops being president of three minor leagues after recent election as Virginia League president. He now oversees the Virginia, Piedmont, and South Atlantic leagues and serves on the arbitration board of the National Association of Professional Baseball Clubs.
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Dirham
XN. C
Abox 5
Board of Arbitration
National Association of Professional Baseball Clubs
New York Athletic Commission Bans Al Schacht Burlesque Act
The New York State Athletic Commission refused permission for Al Schacht Washington coach and Nick Altrock to stage burlesque exhibitions connected to Madison Square Garden boxing events. Commission cites concerns over clowning in the sport and denies the event.
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Washington
Nick Altrock
New York State Athletic Commission
Madison Square Garden
Texas football schedule announced for 1925 season
The University of Texas reveals its 1925 football schedule with five home games in Austin and three away, including a Dallas neutral site game against Auburn on October 18 and a September 6 opener versus Southwestern. Texas aims for a strong, representative slate as athletic officials coordinate with twelve colleges to fill two open dates.
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University of Texas
Dallas
Texas
Auburn College
Southwestern
Mississippi
Vandervill
Nashville
Tern
Auburn
Rice
Southern Methodist University
Wat Austin
Baylor
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Arizona
A. & Am, College
College Station
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Trwelve Colleges
Thi Western
Mississipp Centre
Nia Military Institute
Georgia Institute of Technology
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Tadisna
Virginia
the Radin
Georgia
Mississippia
Fort Sill Eleven Delayed Arrival For Fort Nam Houston Showdown
The Fort Sill football team of Oklahoma delayed en route to the Fort Nam Houston Stadium for a 2:50 p.m. Saturday championship game in the Second Division. The squad arrived at 2 p.m. after weather delays and was housed at Breadquarters Battery, Fifteenth Artillery in San Antonio and dined late at Headquarters Battery following the late arrival. Fort Sill is described as the strangest team the Second Division has faced this year, with kickoff set for Saturday.
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Oklahoma
Fort Nam Houston
Stdauim
Mighth Corns
Altonia
Stong
Barre
Fifteen Artillery
San Antonio
Headquarters Battery
Satterwhite Enters Texas House Speakership Race
Dec 19 report shows Lee Satterwhite of Amarillo entering the race for speaker of the Texas House for the 88th session. He arrives with another two candidates, T K Tein of Dallas and J W Hart of To, as other legislators gather in Austin ahead of Christmas. Satterwhite plans to open campaign headquarters Jan 3 at Stephen F. Austin Hotel and aims to win on the January 15 first ballot.
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Texas Mouse of Representatives
Pais
Leetervehite
Amarillo
Panhandle
Npprejtrations
Satterwhite
Ike
Stephen W. Austin
T. K. Tein
Dallas
Las House
J. W. Hart
Sessim Jn
Legislatura 3
Shockers and Bush Face Off in Historic Pitching Rivalry
Records show Urban Shocker struggled against the Yankees while Bullet Joe Bush dominated the Browns. Bush won seven straight decisions in 1922 1923 and 1924 totaling 37 straight starts without a loss to the Browns. Shocker finally broke his New York jinx last season posting five losses and two wins against the Yanks.
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Joe’ Bush
St. Louis
New York
Shocker
Browns
Bush
Yanks
West Virginians Prepare for New Year’s Day SMU Game
The West Virginia Wesleyan College football squad trains intensely in Buckhannon ahead of the New Year’s Day clash with Southern Methodist University in Dallas. Coach Wiggins sights line and backfield options with players like Woeshl Krans Garr and Collins vying for starting spots. Changes limited to tackles guards and end rotations. plans hinge on conditioning and coach’s final choice.
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W. Ve. Theo
West Virginian Wesleyan
Southern Methodist University
Dallas
Lex
Wiggins
Exans
Woeshl
Krans
Garr
Collins
Penn State
DeLong
Wrecka
Corenean
Wing
Maethors
Alvis
Brinkman
Treiter
Arg
Hoy
Comstock
Meeks
Meare
Romerey
Sehelhae
Moethenst
Bobcat
Santa Claus
Moleskins
Morning Gyh Class Wins YWCA Volleyball Title
The morning gym class defeated the beginners wing 3 2 to win the YWCA tournament after earlier rounds, with Mrs Mary Storey captaining the champion group. The event featured businesswomen players from morning, advanced, beginners, and school girls classes.
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Heath
Deginvers
Mary Storey
F.ib Matthies
el Myrtle Kahlessel
Baginnors Eh
Evelyn Zimmerman
Leading NC Five Suffers Its First Season Setback
The undefeated National Catholic Community House basketball team fell to the Ipta’ Kappa Si fraternity quintet 22 to 20 on Parner Hall court, marking the season’s biggest upset in City League play. Sacred Heart defeated the Elks 60 to 24, with Stein leading ILEX with 9 points and Red Davis adding 6.
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Ipta’ Kappa Si
Parner Hall
Sacred Heart
Elks
Stein
ILEX
Red” Davis
Simon
Lebman
Scharlock
Shapiro
Fr. Rodriguez
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Dussett
Martinez
Ogden
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Aller
Gebhardt
Fehas
Big Miker
Fues
Gene Long
Karvotkis
Td Gorges
Scoren
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Public Services Company
IL KK
Sub-Junior League Leaders Tangle Over Titles
The Fade oval and National divisions of the Sunday serial sub-junior basketball league face a pivotal Saturday as leaders clash. Travis Park Methodist seeks sole first place with a win, while Grace Tothersen and Alamo Heights chase perfect records as finals implications loom in the Federal division.
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Gams
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Zane
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Ik Yr Sf
Nossesshyn
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Grace Totherens
Alamo Heights
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Tar
Ali
Yaleva football awards best punter to Harry Ott
Harry Ott of St. Louis, substitute fullback on Yaleva football, wins the annual punting trophy for the season. The cup last year went to Martin Stevens of Gabone, Kansas, with Edward C. Rench of Galena also noted. Windsquare chosen the first recipient of the Princeton club of New York scholarship for merit in scholarship and athletics.
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New Raven
Harry ©Ott
St. Louis
Fulthaci
Yaleva
Maryin Stevens
Gaborne
Kansas
Edward C. Reneh
Galena
Windsquare
Princeton Club
York
Amteellence
Five Espinosa Brothers Enter California Open Golf Meet
Five Espinosa brothers Abe Al Honnie Benty and Raymond compete in the California open golf championship at Lakeside in January. All began as caddies at Del Monte California. Abe and Ad have played in national championships. A sister Annette Espinosa is a leading Pacific coast woman golfer.
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Ber
Abe
Honnie
Benty
Raymond Esprnosa
Wil
Lakesize
del Monte
California
Annette Espinosa
Pacific Coast
Pohney Leohard Is Winner Over Hart in New York
Johnny Leonard of Allentown outweighed Pepper Martin of Brooklyn in a 12 round bout in Brooklyn last night. Leonard led 180 to 131 1 2 in the score. Semifinal saw Ratdy Ryan of Pittsburgh outpoint George Thertne of Brooklyn in 12 rounds.
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New York
Johnny Leonard
Jusier Lightweight
Allentown
Pepper” Martin
Brooklyn
Brooklin
Leonard
Breweig
Ami Martin
Ratdy Ryan
Pittsburgh
George Thertne
Greb FlowersFT Plans Outdoor Title Bout
New York and San Antonio reports say Harry Greb and Flowers are pursuing an outdoor middleweight title clash. Flowers shows improving form and Greb remains wary, with both sides planning for a rugged test as July approaches.
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San Antonio
New York
Hoc
Prome
Grebreysus Flowers
Greb
Fhrwets
Ohio
Harry Cor
Atlanta
Flowers
Barlenbach
Frankie Schoell
Schoet
Flowers Nertmont
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