Pirates Hope Youth and Speed Boost 1923 NL Bid
The Pittsburgh Pirates enter the 1923 season with youth and speed, aiming high in the National League. Key trades brought Vic Aldridge and young talent like Glenn Wright, Eddie Meuse, and Rabbit Maranville out. Pitching will rely on Meadows, Morrison, Kremer, Yde, and Adame as the club rebuilds after last year’s disappointment.
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Railhaldy
Pittsburgh Pirates
Bil McKeehnie
McGraw
New York Giants
Pirates
Cherley Grimm
Rabbit Maronville
Wilbur Cooner
Chicago Cubs
George Grantham
J 4i Niehaus
Vic Aldridge
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Max Carer
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Circe Barnhart
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Harold Traynor
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Aldridge
Lee Meadows
John Morrison
Ray Krekmer
Emi Yde
Babe Adame
Kremer
Walter Behmidt
Atchin Estt
Joho
Out of Texas Teams in Conference Push Further Into Lead
The non Texas members of the Southwestern Conference continued to forge ahead in the basketball race. The Oklahoma Aggies, after a scare at Rice Institute, defeated the Texas Aggs 24 to 15 in College Station. Ball scored six field goals and a free throw while Peery's play and passing were praised as extraordinary. Arkansas beat the Barlow Bears 9 to 14 in Fayetteville, with observers noting Arkansas might be stronger than Oklahoma despite standings.
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Oklahoma Aggies
Rice Institute
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Peery
Laker
Washburn
Aggie
Arkansas University
Thejayetteville
Barlow Bears
Arkansas
Oklahoms
Landis OKs Beaumont deal over O Neal dispute
Judge Landis approves the transfer and conflict over pitcher O Neal between Beaumont and the White Sox. Beaumont sold O Neal to Philadelphia Nationals and the contract was upheld after a conference with Landis and the Tenay League officials. Landis was en route to Panama and will return around February 8 for training camp tours.
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O'Neal
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Peegil
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White Sox
O Neal
Philadelphia Nationals
Huggins Signs Urban Shocker for Yankees in St Louis
New York Yankees manager Miller Huggins moved from St Petersburg to St Louis where he signed pitcher Urban Shocker to a Yankee contract. He plans talks in Cincinnati with a catcher candidate and return to New York early next week to finalize the deal. Additionally Frances Suzanne Longlyn’s tennis event is suspended by doctors due to a strained tendon.
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New York
Miller Husgins
New York Yankees
St Petersburg
Fla
Jacob Ruppert
Yankees
Scotland
St. Louis
Urban Shocker
Cincinnati
Xreme Ong
Auzanne
Nice
Frances
Dan
Suzanne Longlyn
V Dagen
Irving Takes Two From Thain In Junior High Games
Irving led Mark Twain Turnor High in two 10 to 5 or 10 to 7 style junior high games Friday afternoon. Lahood tipped in a late field goal to seal Irving victory while Caleta starred for Twain with notable scoring and guard contributions from multiple players. Emerson Sendot edged Por 17 to 7 in an A class game, but Poe toppled Emerson 14 to 9 in another contest, as Irving La Hood and other squads filled the Friday lineup with close finishes and standout guards and forwards.
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Mark Train
Caleta
Mark Twain
Linenns
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Ireanine
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Guerra
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Lind
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Calvito
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Siler
Lever
Free
Poe
Po Emerson
Tuels
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Cancer
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Bull
Brannson I. Ramirez
Toro de Ponneil
Frost
Pailes
Lee
Wee
Thamy
Pexe
Estelle Dempsey Doh Plans Return to AC Rovers Title
Estelle Ok Dempsey Doh announces plans to quit Rives for AC Rovers, aiming to defend her title at least twice before retirement. She notes her marriage and asserts commitment to future matches, while expressing hope to aid her partner and noting uncertainty about rival champions.
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OLERS
Lan
Estelle Ok Dempsey
Jack Kearns
Apynli
Matrigoni Yians
Ciy
All's Peace Again in Soccer Leagues
New York reports the American Soccer League gains official recognition from the United States Football Association after a 3 to 2 national commission vote. The decision settles a breach dating to last April and ties the ASL Cup winner to a prize in the St Louis Soccer League tournament, with the national cup final slated for April.
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Ft. Ww
Seattle Manager Refuses Two Major League Offers
Seattle reports that Wade Killefer, manager of the Indians, has turned down two major league managerial offers, one reportedly worth $20,000. Charles Lockard, president of the Seattle baseball club, relayed the information upon returning to Seattle.
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Crowley Resting After Grueling Notre Dame Season
Crowley, famed Notre Dame back nicknamed the four horsemen, is resting at Mercy Hospital in Chicago after returning from California where Notre Dame defeated Stanford. Doctors say he is only tired from the season’s strain and travel, with no physical illness evident. Crowley’s mother arrived in Chicago as physicians advised rest following the taxing late-season and travel demands.
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Simmy” Crowley
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Calfornia
Necre Dame
Stanford
Halloran
Crowles
Crow
Pridi
Dontor
Western Conference Pinnacle at Stake in Midwest Clash
Chicago hosts a pivotal Western Conference game against Illinois as both teams chase a conference win. Chicago aims to extend a strong run and tighten standings, while Illinois looks to rebound after recent losses and leverage veteran Northwestern defenses. Minnesota and Wisconsin loom as top contenders with three wins in recent showings.
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Dan
Wrbani
Tinois
Avast
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Dudhnna
Northwestern
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Kansas City Athletic Club Withdraws From Team
The Kansas City Athletic Club withdrew its team from further play for the present season. Director of Athletics J. Keith said the club will regroup to form a strong quintet for the upcoming national A A tournament. Few stars from last year’s lineup returned, leading to questions about championship potential.
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Kansas City Athletic Club
Asker Pall
Tte
Wye
A. Keith
A.A. J
Quintey
Menernp
Eastern intercollegiate basketball clash Princeton versus Cornell
Princeton faces Cornell in Ithreu New York in an eastern intercollegiate league basketball contest. The Tigers beat Columbia and Yale to stay tied with Dartmouth for first. Cornell lost to Penn in its sole circuit game. The report mixes boxing notes and upcoming fights with track and boxing prospects and athlete profiles.
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Cornnell
Ithreu
N. Y
Tigers
Columbia
Yale
Dartmouth
Cornell
Penn
Ernest Bearg Named Nebraska Head Football Coach
Ernest Bearg was unanimously elected head football coach at the University of Nebraska to replace resigning Tred Dawson. Bearg, formerly an assistant at the University of Illinois, will start March 1, 1925. He hails from Severance Kansas and played at Washburn College before coaching and directing athletics there.
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Nebraska Lincoln
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Bernest
Bearg
University of Iinois
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Athletic Board of Control
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Nebraska Board
Tred Dawson
Severance
Kan
Washburn College
Kansas
Cosel
Robert Znypke
Whueix
Flournoy En Route To Chicago For Dempsey Gibbons Talks
Flournoy the Madison Square Garden matchmaker is expected in Chicago to push talks for a Dempsey vs Gibbons bout in New York in May. Eddie Kane says London Club interest may hinge on a Gibbons Firpo fight offer and a $75,000 guarantee with $600 for expenses, while Firpo in Paris awaits a definite Gibbons decision for London.
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Tan
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Madison Square Garden
New York City
Iitent
Jack Demp
Tom Gibbons
New York
Eddie Kane
Gibbons
Florency
Paris
Bettison
London Sporting Club
Kane
Luis Angel Firpa
Telegrazi Trom
Pettison
National Sporting Club
Tondon
Tommy Gibbons
London
Dempsex
Firpo
Yost Expected to Direct Michigan Football Campaign
University of Michigan fans expect Amos Alonzo Stagg style? No. The campus views Yost as likely to direct the 1920 football program next fall, succeeding George Little who departs for Wisconsin. Kid Weiman and Yost as athletics director are the only names widely discussed.
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Mien
Jam
Helding
Harry Up
Yost
University of Michigan
George Littz
Wisconsin
Atiguony
Kid Weiman
Bost
Michigan
Cote
Weismuller Cuts World Record In 3 25 2 5 Mile Relay
Johnny Weismuller of Windy A C swam a full second faster than the existing world mark in the breaststroke mile relay, clocking 3:25 2 5. Conrad Mila of Illinois A C set a new American record in the 500 yard backstroke at 7:07 8, surpassing Robert Hosie’s 7:45 2 5. Ethel Gackie posted a new American in the 100 meter breaststroke at 1:31 1 5. The Washington University football dispute between coach Frank Murray and athletic director William Edmunds and Chancellor Herbert Adams remained unresolved after an unexpected conference.
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Johnny Weismuller
A. C
Tank Star
Bia
West Side
Knights of Columbus
Conrad Mila
Thinois A. C
Robert Hosie
Brooklyn
MW. C
Ethel Gackie
SY. Eol
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Frank
Murray
Marquette University
William F. Edmunds
Herbert $. Fadlex
Edomunds
Bit
Nurmi and Ray to race separately at Brooklyn College
Jose Ray of Chicago and Paavo Nurmi of Finland will race tonight at Brooklyn College, each in different events. Nurmi runs the 20 yard event while Ray competes in half that distance. Also competing are Lloyd Hahn, Sid Lestie, Leo Larrivee, George Marsters, Abel Bkviat, and Willie Ritola in various events. Nurmi complains indoor tracks are too springy and cold weather hinders outdoor training, noting his recent mile world record effort and Finns’ outlook on American conditions.
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Jose Ray
Chicago
Paevo Numi
Finland
Brookyn
Nurmi
Ray
José
Lloyd Hahn
Boston A. A
Sid Lestie
New York A. C
Leo Larrivee
Holy Cross
George Marsters
George Seo
Abel Bkiviat
Wilco
Ritola
Willie Ritola
Fasyo
New York
Paavo Nurmi
Finn
Helsingfors
Dempsey Awarded Ten Thousand For Tonic Tie
In New York Jack Denne reports Dempsey received ten thousand dollars related to the use of a tonic and its claims. Elmer W. Kinkaid, former president of International Consolidated Chemical Company, faced questions about payments and whether Dempsey ever used the tonic. Witnesses and lawyers sparred over the relevance as the case touched on defrauding via mail and endorsements.
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New York
Jack Denne
Stephen G. Clow
Taree
Elmer W. Kinkaid
International Consolidated Chemical Company
William J. Ballon
Jewel
Willard
Toledo
Kinkaid
Dempsey
Mazwell Matstuck
United States Attorney
Fallon
Becky Broomhill Dominates Bog Trials in Grand Junction
Grand Junction Tenn Jan 24 Becky Broomhill a pointer belonging to Louis Lie Haggin of Lex Ky claimed the national est title in the bog trials capturing the 4¢ trophy emblem of city sport. Haggin's Rex owned by Dr TD Stickney of Ames City N T trailed with a lackluster showing as Becky made a flawless performance and secured the premier prize.
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Becky Broomhill
Louis Lie Haggin
Lexne Ky
Alex Haggin
View Rex
TD. Stickney
Wesleyan Tops S P Cubs In Tow 30 to 16
Wesleyan Institute rallied to beat the Southern Pacific Cubs on their home court Friday. Uhre led Wesleyan with ten points as Cardenas and Berguido added six each, while Cubs stars Herman and Trinkle each had six points.
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Jonnard Leaves for Hot Springs Training Camp
Giants pitcher Jonnard departed for Hot Springs for ten days of preliminary training before joining the New York National League loan camp in Nashville Tennessee.
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Tan
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Metoquah the Globe Trotter and boxing lore
The piece profiles Metoquah a tall Hutchinson Kansas native claiming heavyweight titles in Central and South America. It traces his career from sparring with Willard and Dempsey to bouts in Cuba and Peru, noting mixed claims and a coming return to New York. Also features Jack Grace the Globe Trotter and travel anecdotes.
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Brackenridge High Stops Main Avenue In Openers 23 16
Brackenridge High School edged Main Avenue High 23 to 16 on the X W C A court in the first game of their interscholastic league series. Main led 12 to 3 after one, and 16 to 4 at halftime before Brackenridge reserves closed the gap late. Beets and Elkins paced Brackenridge with three field goals each. Leones led Main with seven points.
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Prospect Hill and Grace Teams Win
In Friday night games at Sacred Heart court Prospect Hill beat Travis Park 22 to 12 and Grace Lutheran downed Central Christians 12 to 10. Scorers included English, Friery, Vance for Prospect Hill and Lyons, James for Grace Lutheran. lineups and officials listed.
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