Science Boys Triumph In Hot Junior League Showdown
In the YMCA gymnasium the Christian Science team edged the Third ward 24 to 23 in a dramatic junior Sunday-school basketball game. The Christian Scientists remain undefeated at 15 straight victories while the Congregationals dropped their first loss in their fifteenth game.
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Congregationals
The
Baptists
I. D
Christian Science
Christian Science Lads
Chie’’ Garner
Science
Turner
Burns
Mag Howard
Larsen
Hall
Pickett
Third Ward
Max Howard
Max
Vanpong
Science Born
Christian Science Men
Boxers face suspensions after Brooklyn ring incident
Eddie Martin and his corner were ordered from the ring after three rounds of pushing in a Brooklyn bout. Pisano weighed four pounds over the bantamweight limit, raising possible suspension talk from the New York athletic commission. Ed Lewis remains hospitalized after a foul during a two of three falls match, with controversy over code rules and potential protests. Three golf champions head to Florida courses for the season.
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Associated Press
Eddie
Cannonball
Martin
Wiaman
California
Berlenbach Delaney Rivalry Drives Boxing Plans
New York January 10 1925 reports Paul Berlenbach and Jack Delaney feud after Delaney previously boxed Berlenbach. Benched by Dan Hickey the match hopes push toward a later rematch with Delaney while Berlenbach faces Tony Marallo and Larry Hstridge in coming bouts. Firpo May Fight Spalla London offer discussed but London promoters reluctant to risk British heavyweight clash.
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New York
Paul Berlenbach
Dan Hickey
Jack Delaney
Kave
Berlenbach
Delaney
Paul
Hickey
Tex Rickard
the Garden
Tony Marallo
Larry Hstridge
Sbpalla
Firpo
London
Iran
Luis
First Warders Retain Lead In Junior Sunday League
The First ward L. D. 8. junior basketball squad beat Fifth ward 22 to 14 at the Y gym to maintain its position atop the junior Sunday school league. Sutton and Calvin Bond led the scoring with strong teamwork from Barlow and Wardel.
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Fifth Ward
Sutton
Calvin Bond
Barlow
Wardel
Lloyd
Woodruff
Putman
Meyers
Anderson
Sage and Greb Battle Tonight for Middleweight Title
Detroit AP reports Bob Sage the battling barrister faces Harry Greb tonight in a middleweight title bout. Sage comes from University of Detroit law school with weight and experience hurdles as promoters tout the match as for the title.
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Detroit
Mich
Bob Sage
University of Detroit Law School
Harry Greb
Racing and golf meetings across cities headline today's sports calendar
The schedule lists the Business Men's Racing Association in New Orleans Cuba American Jockey Club in Havana Tia Juana Jockey Club in Tia Juana and the United States Golf Association annual meeting in New York. The Millrose A A Carnival at Madison Square Garden on January 19798 features intercollegiate racing with Rutgers versus Lafayette and Syracuse versus Colgate.
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Business Men's Racing Association
New Orleans
Cuba-American Jockey Club
Havana
Tia Juana
Madison Square Garden
Rutgers
LaFayette
Syracuse
Colgate
Major Leagues Move to Cut Double Headers in 1925
Special Leased Wire reports the 1925 plan to reduce double headers in the majors to ease finances and pitching strain. National League experiments with first home series double headers aim to curb late season congestion and avoid rain-necessitated second meetings. Minor leagues especially the International League support fewer double headers to cut costs.
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New York
Wed
National League
Episcopalians rout St. Josephs in YMCA league game
The Episcopal team led by L. Dean and W. Dean routed St. Josephs 22 to 6 in a Sunday school intermediate league match at the YMCA. The church squad controlled the pace with sharp ball handling and a strong first half where the score stood 13 to 2.
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Episcopalians
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St. Joseph’s
L. Dean
de Late Horrocks
Raidy W. Dean
Sheeran
Chandler
Burlingame Smith
Ennis Ieee
Dilworth A. Chandler
Hanna
Jackson
P. H
Thorkildsen
Wyoming
Scorer
Grant
Columbia
Bernstein Outpoints O'Brien in Madison Square Garden Bout
New York lightweight Jack Bernstein defeated Tommy O'Brien of Milwaukee by outpoint in a ten round feature at Madison Square Garden last night.
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O'Brien
New York
Jack Bernstein
Tommy O'Brien
Milwaukee
Madison Square Garden
Fighters Will Take Partners In Big Middleweight Bout
Detroit Jan 9 AP Harry Greb denying marriage rumors to Miss Louise Walton of Boston Bob Sage of Detroit his opponent in the middleweight title bout announced his engagement to Miss Catherine Melintosh of Detroit Sage said he would marry in Detroit.
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Detroit
Harry Greb
Workd
Louise Walton
Boston
Bob Sage
Sage
Catherine Melntosh
Wayne Munn Crowned Heavyweight Champion With Uncanny Strength
Special correspondent reports Wayne Munn a 27 year old Nebraska football tackle turned wrestler. In a stunning bout he overwhelmed former champion Strangler Lewis with sheer power, winning the world heavyweight title before 15 000 fans. Munn, described as affable and intelligent, left wrestling novices in disbelief about his strength and potential.
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Kansas City
Wayne Munn
Munn
Lewis
University of Nebraska
Joe Mondt
Wallis David
Ed Lewis
Nebraska
Oregon Boxing Law Faces Overhaul After Dissatisfaction
Portland reports rising discontent with the ten round boxing limit since enactment by the Oregon legislature. Amendments are planned to restrict fights to four rounds and possibly abolish professional boxing. Critics cite municipal commission powers as the core issue, as Oregon requires boxing supervisors to act as matchmakers unlike several states.
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Portland
Ore
Oregon
Salem
New York
California
Wisconsin
Lewis Suffers Severe Trim in Heavyweight Bout
Ed Lewis, longtime champion, was defeated by Wayne Big Munn last night in Kansas City. He lies in a hospital with sacroiliac sprain and bruises. doctors say his condition is improving and a platter cast will not be required.
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Kansas City
Lewis
Wayne
Big’ Munn
Terry E. Lilly
Munn
Wrestling Without State or National Governing Body
A historical note asserts professional wrestling lacks a state or national sports organization in contrast with other American sports. It emphasizes promoter control and individual promotions guiding rules and governance.
Paavo Nurmi hailed as perfect in debate over speed
Walter Camp analyzes Nurmi after his American track debut where he shattered three world records at Madison Square Garden. The piece credits diet and form, noting Nurmi's arm action, foot planting, torso steadiness, and energy conservation as key attributes of his remarkable speed and stamina.
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New York
Paavo Nurmi
Paavo
Madison Square Garden
America
Nurmi
Harold Smith Beats Jackie Snyder In Madison Square Garden Bout
New York Jan 10 Harold Smith a Chicago bantamweight outpointed New York's Jackie Snyder in ten rounds at Madison Square Garden as a preliminary to the Bernstein O'Brien fight. Smith weighed 119 Snyder 121.
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New York
Harold Smith
Chicago
Jackie Snyder
Madison Square Garden
Smith
Snyder
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