Mack Strengthens Batteries and Lets Rest of Team Alone
Philadelphia report on Connie Mack’s Athletics primed as strong AL pennant contenders. Groves, $100,000 pitcher, anchors a revamped mound staff with Rommel and others. lineup details feature Hauser, Bishop, Hale, Simmons, Miller, Welch, Bagwell, French and more amid 1925 Spring Training plans.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Connie
Macks. Athletics
Washington Senators
New York Yankees
Connie Mack
Yeate
Rotert
Leftr
Mack
Groves
Rommel
Eddie Rommel
Briar Harris
Sam Gray
Meeker
Baumgartner
Heimach
Athletics
DJ Terkins
Jimmy Fox
Faston
Gordon S. Cochrane
Boston College
Esfeeld
Jaz Hauser
Homerun Clouter
I Maz Bishop
Tepe
Bishop
Sammy Hale
al Simmons
Bing Miller
Sunday Sports Quips with Old-Town Ball and Brass Rules
A rambling column blends sports myths and odd anecdotes from early 20th century America. It jokes about figures like Mr Victrola and Walter Johnson, notes a San Antonio girls fencing class, discusses five man basketball, and recalls municipal blue laws governing Sunday baseball and golf. It recalls Ed Casey and Bob Coleman in anecdotal scenes and laments enforcement by watchful police near six oclock.
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Massachusetts
Bruja Baseball
Alabama
Bob Galeinas
Bob Coleman
Tever Mint
Pet
Onelack
Mrs Fox Defeats Hard In Form In Florida Match
Mrs Fox wins against Mrs Hard in form during the annual women's golf event in Heights Florida. The page notes finalists include Mrs G P Stetan of Philadelphia and Mrs Bessmith of New York, with Steton defeating Mr Gr for Tow of Patti.
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New York
Stetson Teat
Mr. GR
Cruikshane Plans Play in England Amid Absence
A fragmented notice notes Cruikshane will play in England in January with a United States lead and a 2s instructor at a country club. It mentions weeks of absence and a forthcoming match or event in the British opes area.
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Orlaugma
Bobby
United States
Ils Country Club
Wrestling Booms at This College Canyon
Texas January reports that wrestling shows growth at West Texas State Teachers College as 44 students train for the sport despite it being frowned upon in the region. Coach Alvin Tacksox notes several intercollegiate bouts planned with Texas and Oklahoma colleges during the current term.
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Canyon
Tex
Southwestern Athletic Conference
West Texas State Teachers’ College
Alvin Bi. Tacksox
Col Teges
Texas
Oklahoma
Roach Sai
Cage Card at St Anthony s College
An interwoven list shows matches among college teams and organizations. St Anthony s College and Anthonys De Mitary A face Le Mark s Bay Oeloek while Bay Oeloek meets St John s 6145. The T W C A intermediates schedule includes Baptiste PF Dy jaux vs Grate Lutherans and Army post events with First Infantry vs 28rd Infantry at 7 o clock.
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St. Anthony's College. Anthonys de Mitary A
le Mark's Vs
Bay Oeloek
Teichts Veo VW. Baptiste
Dy Jaux
Grate Lutherans
Army
M. St. Marys College
Normasleys
Roderk
Army Post
First Infantry
Econon
Incarbate Word Will Meet Westmoorland in San Antonio Court
Two girls basketball teams from Incarate Ware College and Westmoorland College will clash on a local indoor court in San Antonio this afternoon. Both squads have been preparing for weeks and enter the game in strong form. a competitive matchup is anticipated.
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Westmoorland
Pan
Incurance Ware College
Westmorkind College
San Antonio
Yneae Wal
Sue
Wegimoor
Ninth Infantrymen force triple tie in Soldier League
Ninth Infantry basketeers at Fort Sam Houston rallied from behind to beat the Twelfth Artillery 27 to 23 after an extra period. Wright and Swanson led the Infantry with five field goals each, while Reece fueled the Artillery with six and Fleming added three.
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Ninth Infantry Basketeers
Army Post League
Fort Sam Houston
Twelfth Artillery
Ninth Infantryme
Ellinger
Ineup
St Merk’s
Texas Longhorns
Austin
Infantry
Wright
Swanson
Cateher
Clark
Saard
Reece
Artillery
Fleming
Eoss
Dani
Waards
Block
Galloway
Sather
Infaohe Twenty-third Infantry
Seven More Yanks Signed by Huggins
New York dispatch reports 1925 signings by the New York Yankees under manager Miller Huggins. Edward Barrow, business manager, announced seven new players including Steve O'Neil, catcher, obtained from the Boston Red Sox, who accepts terms and will begin training.
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Huggins
New York
Edwardie Barrow
Rlah
York
Wer Huggins
Steve O'Neil
Roseton Red Sox
O'Neil
Ilakin Noses Quit College Juniors in Upset
Ilakin Militare Academy defeated Marr's College Juniors by ten to fourteen on the college court. The Tusilors led at the half, with Lakin praised for his play and Walkes noted for a strong performance.
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Tukae Militare Academy
Marr's College
Jungiars
Tusilors
Deaud
Thera
Ian Tos
St. Mary
Brackenridge High Edges St Marys in Tight City Clash
Brackenridge High School defeated St Marys Academy 22 to 16 in a fast, defensive basketball game on the Briar Hall floor. Captain Lyons led St Marys with points as Brackenridge, boosted by Cheatham and Moye, maintained undisputed league leadership with superior passing and guard play.
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Brackenridge High School
Waving
Main Avenue High
Teader
South Siders
Bobby Cannon
Bri
Elot
St. Mary's Academy
Lyons
Saints
Brackenridge
Academy
Heya
Hill
Johnny O'Brien
Lyon
St. Marya
Hig
Cheatham
Moye
Vegas
Lurner
Ievorine Monty Lute
Per ‘Enrile
Rees
St. Mary's
Tracseridge High
Wendy
Ins
Gelds
Ontery Friery
Hom
Guards
St Marrs Academy
Eva
Gorell
Sacred Heart Girls Drop Close League Contest
Sacred Heart Girls lose a tight league game 16 to 13 against Prospect Hill Owls. Ethel Morris led the Owls with four field goals and a foul shot while Till Glover scored 11 of Sacred Heart’s 13 points. Referee Massie. next game Wolff and Mars face St John’s Athenians at 6 45 p m on Turner Hall court.
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Heart
Prospect Hill Owls
Sacred Heart
St. John’s Tathorans
Ethel Morris
Owls
Odierne
Sere Miss Anderson
Mise Taylor
Till” Glover
Miss Elder
Morris
Odieorné
Anderson
M. S Morris
Newel
Dimaline
Taylor
Wolff
Semaan
Henrig— Glover
Gorrell
Forsvarily
Harbner
Stins
Central Baptists win 18 15 thriller
The Central Baptist sub juniors edged Sacred Heart 18 to 15 in a late Saturday night game. Sander led with eight points despite a cold and a missing fingernail. Strawn and Metall added the rest, while Conrad scored twelve for Sacred Heart. Priory officiated as England challenges for the Davis cup loomed.
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Central Baptist
Sander
Strawn
Metall
Tro
McCall
Conrad
Saurier
Baptists
Priory
St Marks Lions Fall Short Against Texas Longhorns in Austin
St Mark's Lions rallied to take a brief one point lead in the second half but Texas Longhorns pulled away late to win 21 18. Eddie Barrett Vichules Nation Stewart Brannon and Carver starred for a dramatic finish with Barrett scoring five St Marks field goals and Vichules delivering clutch plays in a hard fought contest.
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St.Mark’s Lions
University of Texas Longhorns
Austin
Carl Nation
Lester-Settegast
Dec Stewart
Steers
Longhorns
Brannon
Barrett
Longhorn
Lion
Eddie Barretti
Leo Viehules
Lions
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St. Mark's
Langhorns
Stewart
Foster
Sette
Eddie Barrett
St. Mick's
Vichules
Elengiorn
Wright
Engelbert
Gish
Timpson
Buster Carver
Nurmi Adapts Greeting as Frigerio Draws Crowd
In New York January 28 Paavo Nurmi, challenged by Ugo Frigerio, received a tempered welcome while Italian great Olstapie champion Nurmi waved and bowed to the audience. Frigerio’s entry stirred cheers as Nurmi, usually outspoken, offered a restrained response with repeated bows.
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New ‘York
Ugo Frigerio
Paavo Nurmi
Italy
Ametics
Millrose A. Ay
New York
Texas Longhorns win as key baskets seal game
The Longhorns secure victory with a first field goal by a standout player and two crucial baskets late. Lineups include Longhorns forwards Bran son Settegast center Fos ter Newell guards Cummings Smal ley Wright Esquivel Eason Staliter Moore Berry Penney and subs. St Mark's with Barrett Vichules Gish Timpson Carver Ellinger Hill refereed by Clyde Littlefield.
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Longhorns
Nation
Branson
Settegast
Foster
Newell
Cummings
Smalley
Wright
Esquivel
Eason
Staliter
Moore
Berry
Penney
St. Mark's
Barrett
Vichules
Gish
Timpson
Carver
Ellinger
Hill
Clyde Littlefield
Brackenridge High to Meet Texas Freshmen Saturday
Brackenridge High School’s Basket Ball team will face the University of Texas freshmen on the university court in Austin at 4 o’clock Saturday. Coach Bobby Cannon arranged the trip and aims to see a Southwestern Conference clash, with the Texas Baylor game highlighted. The third of five series games with Main Bligh is set for mid next week.
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Brackenridge High School
Texas’ University
University Court
Austin
Bobby Cannon
Cannon
Brackenridge
Texas
Baylor
Main Bligh
Lee Scores Twenty Points For Fliers In Army League Victory
Lee of the Highth Squadron led with 20 points as the fliers beat the 4th Squadron 45 to 29 in Army M C A basketball. Stephens added ix points, Carlock eight. 47th Squadron’s scoring came from three players, with Smith six and Creech and Shirley four each. Next, Camp Normays faces 40th Squadron and Lith Squadron meets 10th.
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Lee
Highth
Stephenson
Carlock
Carter
Curtis
Koen
Wanda
Creach
Smith
Iorwa
Shirley
Prier
Carlos
Worley
Normays
Qaintet
Lith
Texas University Sees Wide Physical Training Involvement
Texas University reports strong interest in physical training with 3619 men and students in regular courses under expert supervision. About 636 women participate in dancing, tennis, golf, and other activities while intramural sports draw 1654 participants.
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Austin
University of
Department of Physical Training
Texas
Athletic Council
Tiedimont
Athlevics
University of ‘Dexas
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