Plan to Quiz Stars Named by O Connell in N Y Giant Scandal
Davis J Walsh reports on a probe into the Dolat O Connell baseball scandal with district attorney likely to question stars Frisch Ross Young and others. The piece notes legal risks, potential immunity deals, and the possibility of extradition or limited action while outlining surrounding figures and a local billiards reference.
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Hoppe Billiard Champion Injured In Manhasset
Willie Hoppe world billiards champion will be sidelined for a week after a severe laceration to the right arm just below the elbow sustained while playing on an all-fey pavement at Manhasset Long Island. The injury was learned today.
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Willie Hoppe
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Gossip on Mowrey and Central League manager race
Sport gossip links Mike Mowrey to the Cumberland Queen City manager post as it seeks a younger skipper after a berth in the Central League. Contenders cite Mowrey’s past sharp leadership with Hagerstown in 1920 and a late comeback in Virginia League.
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Washington signs rookie southpaw to join veteran lefties
The Nationals, led by Manager Harris, strike a deal with Wichita of the Western League to acquire two players and $15,000 in exchange for pitcher Jimmy McNamara who may join the major league roster. The draft aims to pair a youthful southpaw with Zachary Gregg Reuther and other veterans.
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Notre Dame Faces Travel, Weather, and Season Bests in 1924
Notre Dame completed a grueling 1924 schedule covering extensive travel across the United States. The team endured cold weather with temperatures from zero to three above and finished undefeated, underscoring resilience despite arduous conditions. Muddy Ruel faces a catcher shortage as Manager Harris must assemble a veteran staff. Walter Johnson remains fast, Fred Marberry shines as top reliever, Tom Zachary relies on a knuckleball, George Moxeyridge adds pace and a snaky curve, Vean Gregg and Dutch Reuther bolster the bullpen, and Stanley Coveleski brings a deceptive spitball. Ruel weighed 20 pounds less last season while catching, with prospects for further reduction.
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Munn Aims to Elevate Wrestling Show After Championship
Wayne Munn the newly crowned heavyweight champion plans to enhance the event with a strong stage presence rather than wrestling alone. At 6 foot 6 and 250 pounds he will demonstrate his prowess and show how he won the title, highlighting a dramatic finish and his wrestling partner.
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Stribling Easy Win Over Delaney in Grand Rapids
Georgia schoolboy Stribling defeated Jimmy Delaney of St Paul last night, winning eight of ten rounds and flooring Delaney in the sixth but failing to finish him. Berlenbach emerged as a boxing sensation with a knockout punch, while Coombs, the New York outfielder, was praised as a top prospect before recalling his ankle injury with the Yankees. Ray Chapman’s career comeback after a broken leg was noted as an exception.
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Rise of Berlenbach and Munn in early boxing history
The article recalls athletes Munn and Berlenbach shifting careers from football and wrestling to boxing. Munn abandoned a failed boxing attempt after a loss to Strangler Lewis and achieved fame in wrestling, while Berlenbach, a former wrestler and Antwerp Olympian, turned pro seeking the middleweight title amid large early prize purses.
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Ee Plays Basketball Ee Plays Basketball Out Of Bounds Play
Diagram describes an out of bounds basketball play to penetrate a five man defense. Back guard passes from out of bounds to left forward who bounces pass to center. Center pivots and passes to right forward as left forward times his action to receive the pass. Floor guard moves down the right to receive a pass or grab a rebound.
Schoolboy Runner To Race Finn Star
New York January 21 Willam Cox of Rochester NY schoolboy runner and 1924 Olympic team member will race Paavo Nurmi in a 3000 meter special at the Wilco A A games February 7. Cox has shown excellent form recently and is at his best the distance of the Wilco event.
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Willam Cox
Rochester
N. Y
Paavo Nurmi
Cox
Famous Runner Albert Hill To Settle In This Country
Albert Hill, one of England's greatest distance runners and former British champion at half mile one mile and four mile, is expected to arrive in the United States soon to settle with friends in Ohio.
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Detroit Players Pick Speaker As Best Manager In American
Detroit players named Tris Speaker their top All-America manager in the American League, praising his personality and game knowledge. Stanley Morris followed closely, Connie Mack received one vote, and the Tigers’ Cobb faced disapproval from the all star voters in a stinging critique of managerial strategy.
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Tyrus Raymond Caphb
Tris Speaker
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Stanley Morris
Washington
Connie Mack
Metroit
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Tourney Plan Decided Upon For Lightweight Title
The New York State Athletic Commission announced a world lightweight elimination tournament to crown a new champion after Benny Leonard’s retirement. Boxing entries will be invited from all countries to 185 pounds, with the best 12 advancing to finals. Preliminary eliminations may run in multiple regions.
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Benny Leonard Introduces New Song In Act Brow nix
Benny Leonard debuts a new number in his vaudeville act titled Im going home to Mammy in the Brow nix. The act showcases Leonard’s familiar stage persona and aims to evoke a warm, nostalgic response from audiences.
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