Tex Rickard Publishes Boxing Rankings in New York
Tex Rickard released ratings placing two champions below contenders in their divisions. Rocky Kansas and Charley Rosenberg fall behind top challengers. Dempsey heads heavyweight, Kaplan leads featherweights, and La Barba tops flyweights. Fifteen boxers rated per class.
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New York
Tex Rickard
Rocky Kansas
Charley Phil Rosenberg
Kansas
Sammany Mandell
Sid Terris
Pickard
Chick Suggs
New England
Harry Greb
Charley Rosenberg
Kid Kaplan
The
Feathers
Greb
Kaplan
Rosenberg
Finn Breaks Records Yet Fails to Win Race
New York January 15 Olympic skater Clas Thunberg of Finland broke several indoor records during a three mile event leading for most of the race before collapsing in the final stretch. He set records at 1 3-4 miles 5 25 3 4 seconds two miles 6 13 4 5 and 2 1 2 miles 7 03 but finished behind Joe Moore of New York and Charley Gorman of St John’s N B in a photo finish. Thunberg blamed needed more racing to build stamina and vowed to race Wes conquerors again.
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New York
Joe Moore
Charley Gorman
St. John’s N. By
Clas Thunberg
Finland
Wes Conquerors
Thunberg
Schaefer Leads In His Match With Hoppe
Philadelphia January 15 Jake Schaefer champion billiardist leads Willie Hoppe former champion in a 2400 point balkline exhibition match after the first day with Schaefer ahead 00 to 666. Hoppe made the best run yesterday with 298 points as the two blocks continue today and tomorrow.
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Philadelphia
Jake Schaeffer
Willie Hoppe
Hoppe
Oberlin Plans Comeback vs Akron Saturday at Warner Gym
Oberlin College basketball seeks a comeback against Akron after two close losses. Coach Paul Marh町ton drilled defense and passing this week as Oberlin works to improve shooting on the big Warner Gymnasium floor. Akron presents a fast challenge with strong material from last year and the 1925 freshman squad.
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Oberlin College
Akron
Warner Gymnasium
Paul MarHachton
Albion
Hiram
Big Warner Gymnasium
Sports Today With International Jockey Club Meetings
MACING Meeting of Louisiana Jockey Club in New Orleans Tia Juana Jockey Club in Tia Juana Havana American Jockey Club in Havana Golf Texas open championship in San Antonio Annual Advertising Interests Tournament in Bermuda Men’s January Tournament in Ormond Beach Florida Baseball Annual meeting of National Baseball Federation in Detroit Bench Show American Spanish Club in New York Dog Racing New England Sled Dog Club races in Polana Spring Maine Boxing Dave Shade versus Jack Malone 10 rounds in St Paul Stone versus Eddie Huffman 12 rounds in New York
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Louisiana Jockey Club
New Orleans
Tia Juana
Mme
Dave Shade
Jack Malone
St Paul
Stone
Eddie Huffman
New York
Jackson Star of Giants Injured Knee
John McGraw and Giants officials faced worry over Travis Jacksons knee after an Arkansas visit for examination. The surgeon recommended an indefinite rest for the star shortstop, delaying his return to action.
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Giants
New York
John McGraw
New York Giants
Travis Jackson
Jackson
Arkansas
Fast game on Y floor Cheese and Cracker Club routs Lace
The Cheese and Cracker Club of Elvira, led by Gig Agate and Bil McClellan, played a blazing game on the local floor. They surged to an 18-7 third period lead as Smith Dickens and teammates scored from long range, while Lace fought back to within two as time ran out.
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Gig" Agate
Lace Boys
Smith
Dickens
Amer Lace
G. FF
P. B Smith
T. Dickens
Rose
G. Smith
D. Dicken
T. Smith
Lerhebach
U S to send best in effort to win title in tennis
New York January 15 America will send its best two man tennis team to Wimbledon or send none at all. The Tennis Association has not yet invited Bill Tilden Billy Johnston and Vincent Richards and may favor two from a top list. Tilden is key though doubts linger on his participation.
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America
Bill Tilden
Billy, Johnston
Vincent Richards
Tilden
Tennis Association
Johnston
Richards
Dick Williams
Howard Kinsey
Habla
Vinnie
Philadelphia pugilist takes light bout in ten rounds
PGT Mess At Philadelphia Ralph ep man Lancaster defeated Buck Fleming Philadelphia in a ten round bout. Angel Gi stopped Joe Richards Philadelphia in the first round. Swimming notes report national AAU indoor diving champs held in Oakland this year. luncheon hosted by hostess with many members and guests listed. Local school lunch, grade contest, and community visits noted along with church ladies aiding comforters for charity. Special coal sale ad ends the page.
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Philadelphia
Ralph Epman
Lancaster
Punk
Buck” Fleming
Angel Giduel
Joe Richards
Windmills of Holland operetta at Brownhelm High School
Brownhelm High School under Floyd Moore will stage a two act operetta Windmills of Holland at the auditorium on Wednesday evening February 17. Eight main characters are supported by choruses of twelve boys twelve girls and eight girls in Dutch costumes. Main roles include Mynheer Hertogenbosch Mathew Pachtis Vrouw Hertogenbosch Wilhemina Alice Beam Hilda Ruth Fried Bob Yankee Hans Franz Katrina and more with others in love subplots. Mrs Arthur Nornheim hosted a Just-a-Mere club meeting noting no bazaar this year but planning a play later.
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Holland
Victor Schmaak
Mynheer Herotgenbosch
Hilda
Arthur Stick
Katrina
Rich Farmer
Marjorie Kalasple
Arthur Nornheim
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