Harris Groves Grudge Bout Headlines Hagerstown Show
Harris and Groves clash in a long sought grudge match at the Armory in Hagerstown. Harris seeks a decisive win after a prior draw while Groves, in top form, aims to reverse the result. A special welterweight bout and local attendance plans add to a bell ringing boxing card.
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Newark insurers seek rule to curb intentional passes
The Prudential Insurance Athletic Association of Newark proposes amending rule 63 to allow a batsman to refuse a pitch after three balls and strike, count against him, letting him hit or be retired. The plan, backed by Lamily for four calls, awaits playing rules committee discussion next month.
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Show or Place Joey in Golf World’s Spotlight 1925
A garbled reminiscence centers on a young golfer nicknamed Show-or-Place Joey. The piece chronicles Joey Turnesa of Fairview, Philadelphia, rising through major events in 1925, his near-misses in top tournaments, and the drift toward a later chapter in his career.
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Harry" Capper
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Joseph Yarness
Fairview Clits
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Sciols
Mi Bivec
Bette
Bobby Jones
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Nell
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Hagen
My. Club
Johney Farrell
Maeionsld Smith
Third Major Loop Seeks Impossible Expansion
New York figures from December discuss a proposed third major league. Giants manager John McGraw estimates $20,000,000 capital needed to fund eight city clubs. Costs include playing plants, equipment, and team expenses, with total project expenses rising into seven figures. He notes few prominent financiers show interest as potential angels for such a venture.
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Wnough
Vliow
John McGraw
New York Giants
Decline in Champions Across 1926 Athletics Scene
New York report reviews 147 championships across 3rd party leagues and abroad, noting nearly three out of four champions failed to defend titles. Rowing and swimming fared best with majority defenses, while boxing, baseball, billiards, bowling, horse racing, and auto racing saw widespread dethronements amid retirements and talent shifts.
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Tilden
Hir Annaghose
Yerman Ail
Hid Kaplan
Chrysler Five S Wins Big Over Waynesboro Night Game
The Chryslers defeated Waynesboro 31 to 20 in a fast paced contest. Roane and Hart starred for Chrysler while the Singer brothers led the visitors. Manager Schmidt booked two games with the Frederick Ylusw, one Thursday in Fredericks and a second Saturday alongside the Altoona Overlands game.
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Colleges Enter Relay Teams for Madison Square Garden Carnival
December 29 reports that 83 colleges and universities will enter relay teams for the annual track carnival at Madison Square Garden. Participants include Harvard, Syracuse, Boston College, Holy Cross, Brown, Georgetown, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Lafayette, Columbus, Maryland, Princeton, and the Haskell Indians. The event promises a stacked field with many top runners and squads vying for titles and records.
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Famous Capital Five To Play Alsatia Here
The Capital Five announced by manager Tom Crass will host the Alsatian squad in a high profile basketball game. The match follows Alsatia’s Christmas night victory over the Crank Iredevich Hunters and will feature other top contenders seeking series engagements as the season opens.
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Jan Qard
Tom Crass
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Weight lifting champions to appear at gym exhibition
Prominent lifters Rishi Bachtes and Robert Kno Ge from Maryland, holders of American weightlifting records, will perform at a gymnasium exhibition on Saturday evening. The program features snatch displays, demonstrations of strength, and other feats, with Reuse and Hammacher as junior gymnasts.
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Deposed Bill W'kechinie to Aid Cardinals Bosses
In St Louis, Dec 38, Bob Oparell is named new manager of the Warsi Chimypiod St. Louis Cards after firing Razer Hornsby. Bill McKechni will assist as former major, with O’Farrell keeping his salary undefined. The Cardinals face a policy allowing players to run their games, with Brendon In praising the hiring and deeming O’Farrell essential to the club’s crew.
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O'Barreil
New Cards Manager Also to Take Bride
Boxing tonight at the Armory features a card with local boxing prospects and a slated bout card. The show follows team management changes including a new Cards manager selection and potential discipline of players amid Chicago market chatter.
Ball Scandal In Newin Court Players Plan
Chicago December 29 report on a major baseball scandal involving Ty Cobb and hh other stars. Court action hinges on which side presents witnesses and evidence as attorneys clash over the case and the fate of the court proceedings.
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Cobbs says retirement from Detroit role not final
The article reports Cobb denying that his Detroit managerial retirement is final and insisting he never quits. He claims authorities pressured him to resign to clean up corruption rumors, while Harvard Dove and others discuss whether the matter is truly closed or ongoing.
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Myers
Tanney Not Yet Signed In New York Title Plan
Unclear report states Tanney has not signed and will defend his heavyweight title against Jack Delaney in New York next September. Promoter Mibert 3 and organizer Tiguay discuss terms, while Tanney expresses desire for a rival from other pro circuits to be considered for the crown.
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Jack Delaney
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Washington Sunset Route travel brochure tease
The excerpt promotes the Washington Sunset Route from Washington to California as an economical comfortable travel option. It mentions illustrated booklet B and fares GV with passenger agent contact details, aiming to attract readers to use the route.
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