Paris to Build New Olympic Stadium for 1924 Games
Paris plans major Olympic preparations with 20 million francs from the government and 15 million from the city, supervised by the foreign affairs ministry. Auteuil will host a new stadium to replace Pershing stadium, with contests possibly in three periods from winter to June, and large American participation expected.
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Pyrenees
Vonges
America
Roy Rickey Out With Knee Injury For Seattle Metropolitans
Roy Rickey will miss the Seattle Metropolitans defense for a couple of weeks after a knee blow in the last game with Victoria. Briden and Fraaser, Seattle utility players, have demonstrated promise and may get a chance to prove themselves while Rickey is sidelined.
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Roy Rickey
Seattle Metropolitans
Briden
Fraaser
Seattle
Rickey
Gordon Fraser
Met
Larry Lajoie Touted as Greatest Batter By Ed Walsh
Hall of Famer Ed Walsh credits Larry Lajoie as the greatest batter any pitcher faced. Walsh recalls Lajoie’s constant stance, precise timing, and a crucial 1908 strikeout in a pennant race game as proof. He places Lajoie above Wagner Cobb Speaker Hornsby Ruth and others in baseball history.
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Larry
Hans Wagner
Tris Speaker
Rogers Hornsby
Ty Cobb
Babe Ruth
Ed Walsh
Walsh
The Greatest Bat Artist That Ed Walsh Ever Faced
Ed Walsh once the game’s top pitcher hails Larry Lajoie as the greatest hitter he faced. The article notes Lajoie in his prime and includes a pictured depiction of him during that era.
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Larry Lajoie
Cleveland
Indiana
Welsh
Lajoie
Baseball’s hitting surge reshapes major league records
The text notes a surge in hits from 1920 to 1971 altering pitcher dominance, with 29 games posting 20 or more hits across the two leagues. It cites Pittsburgh as second in NL with 25 hits in a June game against Boston and Miller Huggins triggering 24 hits against Connie Mack’s staff. It mentions Chicago’s 26 runs in a Sept 9 game and a Chicago victory over Philadelphia, while debating whether 1971 balls were lively.
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Yankeers
Pirates
The
Athletices
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Connie Mack
Akron's Griffiths Forces Draw With Portland's Trambitas
Johnny Griffiths of Akron Ohio edged a faster Trambitas of Portland in a ten round draw. Griffiths fought too hard when not in top condition. Preliminaries saw Poldie Gorman KO Niel Zimmerman Jack David beat Iver Spendberg a middleweight champ of Sweden quit in the second canto Maddie Billings Duluth Minn lost to Pete Mitchie and Jack Rose defeated Dick Simmons.
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Johnny Griffiths
Akron
Alex Trambitas
Griffiths
Trambitas
Pxldie Gorman
Niel Zimmerman
Jack David
Iver Spendberg
Sweden
Maddie Billings
Duluth, Minn
Pete Mitchie
Jack Rose
Dick Simmons
Bothell High School Boys Rally Past Cubs in Lopsided 44–6 Win
Bothell High School basketball team defeated the Ballard Cubs 44 to 6 at Bothell gym Saturday night. The Bothell players phoned in the final score but did not relay full game details.
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Washington and Jefferson Sail to Tournament of Roses
Washington and Jefferson football team left Kansas City today for Pasadena to meet the University of California in the Tournament of Roses.
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Washington and Jefferson
Pasadena
University of California
McKay Colimas Bout Postponed to Next Available Date
The Gordon McKay Bert Colimas bout set for December 31 has been postponed and will be rescheduled for a future date. The postponement leaves fans awaiting a new venue and exact timing for the boxing clash.
Boxing chief named at Washington tournament throne
Charles Chadbourne is appointed head of the boxing tournament to be held at the University of Washington. The article recalls a Vernon four round bout where heavyweight Joe Coffey and Young Brown impressed. Jack Sharkey is noted as a rising heavyweight, with talk of a possible clash with Jim. Johnny Kilbane plans a Europe trip, while promoters in New York balk at paying $160,000 to defend a crown. The bout by Midget Menith ended Peter Herman’s bold run.
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Charles Chadbourne Hase
Ender Wey
University of Washington
Joe Coffey
Young Brown
Vernon
Lee An- Soiee
Johnny Kilbane
Rorepe Econ
New York
Jawn
Grid Mentors to Organize National Association of Football Coaches
New York December 27 Organizing talks for the National Association of Football Coaches move toward completion at a meeting of prominent gridiron mentors. The association was proposed last year by Major Charles Daly head coach at West Point with a committee including J W Wilee of Ohio State and John W Heisman of Pennsylvania. The committee reports tonight and the organization is expected to follow.
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New York
National Association of Football Coaches
Charles Daly
West Point
Daly
J. W. Wilee
Ohio State
John W. Heisman
Pennsylvania
East Expects Much of Neale's Men Next Week
Henry F. Farrell reports Centre College defeats Arizona 38 to 0, setting up California and Washington Jefferson as major season climaxes in Pasadena. The piece weighs East versus coast strengths, notes McMillan and Stein as star tackles, and compares upcoming matchups for national title considerations.
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Neale
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Centre College
California
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Jefferson
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Altho
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Stein
Stanley Keck
Princeton
McGuire
Chicago
Vancouver Puck Men Win a Mix in Vancouver
Vancouver rink battle ends 3 to 2 as Vancouver defeats Victoria Aristocrats for PCHL title bid. Frederickson and Dunberdale lead Victoria with quick goals. Mackay and Skinner reply for Vancouver. Lehman returns in Vancouver net delivering strong goaltending as injuries pepper both sides.
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Ancouver
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Alf Skinner
Wil Loughilin
Mickey Mackay
Moose Johnson
Moose
Mickey Lon
Ion
Umekeepera
Skinner
Frank Frederickson
Lehman
Freddie
Harrie
Duncan
Mackay
Jack Adams
Althe
Charliee Tobin
Hughie Lehman
Fowler Cook
Leegane Denean
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W. Leuwghiin MacKay
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Danderdaie Adame
Sas Fredericks
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Preerickeon
Frederickson
Catman
Meeking
Dunderdale
Parkes
Golf champs defeated in wind swept 36 hole match
MacDonald Smith and Sam Whiting of the Olympic club beat Jock Hutchison and Jim Parnes, the reigning open champions of Great Britain and the United States, 1 up after 36 holes. Heavy rain and strong wind disrupted play during portions of the match in San Francisco.
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MacDonald Smith
Sam Whiting
Olympic Club
Jock Hutchison
Jim Parnes
Great Britain
United States
Schaefer and Hoppe to contest 2000-point title match
Jake Schaefer the world 18.2 balk line billiard champion and Willie Hoppe the former cue king will meet in a 2000-point title match in March. The exact date is not yet announced.
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New York
Redouard Horemans
Welker Cochrane
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Horemans
Jake Schaefer
Willie Hoppe
Changes in Cage Rules Suggested by ARD Brennan
ARD Brennan, a veteran basketball official and Pratt Institute coach, proposes six rule changes to curb fouls and speed play. Ideas include a three foot center circle, four timeouts per team, a goal from the foul line eliminating penalties if made, field goals worth three, and revised center ball toss up to prevent multiple touches.
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Brennan
Pratt Institute
Lesue
Columbia Coach's Assistant Leaves for California Washington and Jefferson Game
New York December 27 Tom Thorpe assistant football coach at Columbia departs for Idaho? Actually Iasadena where he will be one of the officials at the California Washington and Jefferson game next Monday.
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New York
Tom Thorpe
Columbia
Iasadena
California
Washington and Jefferson
Colonels Annex as Expected in Intercollegiate Clash
AN DIEGO Dec 27 Centre College overwhelmed Arizona 38 to 0 in a heavy field game. Red Roberts sparked Centre with interference and all six opening first downs led to the first touchdown. Arizona stalled after reaching Centre’s five yard line in the third period.
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Arizona
Centre College
Red
Hanlon Beats Joe Tippitlz in Philadelphia Bout
Jimmy Hanlon of Denver defeated Joe Tiptlitz of Philadelphia in an eight round lightweight bout in Philadelphia. Earlier, George Chaney of Baltimore defeated Mike DPaulsen of St. Paul in eight rounds on the afternoon card.
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Jimmy Hanlon
Denver
Joe Tiptlitz
George
K. O) Chaney
Baltimore
Mike Dpaulsen
St. Paul
Pixley to anchor Ohio State line at 230 pounds
Ohio State's 1922 grid captain Lloyd H. Pixley weighs about 230 pounds and will form a strong part of the line. The report notes he will not be handicapped by any theft or related issues, citing his solid build for the team.
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Ohio State
Lloyd H. Pixley
Pixley
Maple Leaf Soccer Triumphs 8 1 at Lincoln Park
Melee contest yields an 8 to 1 victory as Maple Leaf secures the win at Lincoln Park. James F Bennett, center, dominates by scoring the first six goals.
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Lincoln Park
James F Bennett
Thome
Washington Park
Falcon A. C. Ballard
Alien A. A-Ben Paris
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West Seattle Junior Club to host two games at Collins field
Tomorrow night three basketball games are set at Collins playfield and Weet Beattie arena. West Seattle Club juniors contend for the title as Abeeteen's reorganized Yletic Club and Getzen's squad debut after a first start. Pirates clash with Dandy Co. at 6 45, Bakers facing Shaner W, while Washington Park and Vernon Business College meet at Hiawatha to settle a tight spot.
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Yletic
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Shaner & W
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Hiawatha
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Wildcats Captain Is a Star in Rain Soaked Win
In San Diego on December 27 the Centre Centre football team edged Roberts 165 to 3 as rain swamped the field. Captain Woford starred on offense breaking through and scoring while Bo Lan led Centre with a flurry of runs. The wet ball hindered play but Centre’s teamwork and interference stood out as the teams battled in sloppy conditions.
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Britton Set for 11 Round Bout with Shad Shade
Tex Rickard reports an 11 round fight planned within a month featuring Britton and Shad Shade for the Pacific title with Jack Bri as weight champion. Shade previously held Britton to a 10 round draw on the Coast during his Western tour and seeks to prove his ability against the champions.
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Jack Bri
Dave Shade
Pacific Principals
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Shade
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