Red Sox Seek Fast First Baseman for 1925 Season
Boston needs a quicker first baseman to lift the infield by up to fifteen percent. Todt may remain at first if Lee Fohl can improve him, with Prothro likely to stay at his spot unless a better option is found. Prothro’s 1924 Tampa spring gave Washington a lift. a similar boost could help Boston win more games in 1925.
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Collins Found Guilty of Mail Robbery Motive
Keith Collins, once chief organizer in the 1920 mail theft, was found guilty of stealing five additional sacks of mail in Council Bluffs Iowa. The 1920 robbery case now adds a fresh conviction expanding the criminal record surrounding Collins and the raid near the postal facility.
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University Beats Utah Agricultural in Salt Lake City Clash
University of Utah defeated Utah Agricultural College 33 to 29 here last night. The teams meet again tonight, adding a quick rematch to the local college basketball schedule.
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Berlenbach Outpoints Marullo in 12 Rounds
Paul Berlenbach of New York wins a 12 round decision over Young Tony Marullo of New Orleans in a boxing bout. Berlenbach dominates the early rounds and holds the ring control throughout.
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Fifty Years of Baseball Fifty Years of Baseball
John B. Foster notes baseball's shift to the modern era amid 1882 rule changes reducing called balls, fines for pitched hits, and the introduction of professional umpires. He cites scoring as a new game element and the birth of the box score, preparing for future installments on balls and strikes.
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Greb Tops Delaney In Ten Round St Paul Bout
In St Paul on January 31 Harry Greb world middleweight champion used a decisive right uppercut to defeat Jimmy Delaney in ten rounds. Greb weighed 167 1 2 pounds while Delaney tipped the scales at 171. In Omaha Jack Renault of Canada beat Captain Bob Roper over ten rounds.
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Gibbons Claims Heavyweight Title Claim After Win
Detroit January 31 Tommy Gibbons declared himself the world heavyweight champion after defeating Tiny Jim Herman. He said he would face any logical contender and named Harry Wills Firpo and Jack Renault as possible opponents while signaling his exit from light heavyweight ranks.
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Gibbons Stops Herman After Third Round Knockdown
Detroit boxing card reports Tommy Gibbons outweighed Tiny Jim Herman by 45 pounds and ten years. Herman was knocked down three times in the second round and again in the third, finally knocked out after a powerful blow that left him unconscious for five minutes.
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Kiviat Trials to Challenge Nurmi as Sprinters Shine
Track news highlights Abel Kiviat pursuing a comeback to challenge Finn Paavo Nurmi after indoor losses to Ernie Hiertberg. Wilco A C hosts a 50 and 150 yard sprint meet on February 7 with runners including Murchison Lever Clarke and McAllister. Baseball notes list near full rosters at third base for both leagues, while Eddie Martin targets Charley Rosenberg and Genaro in a bantamweight plan and George Kelly recalls Giants figures from 1915.
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Poughkeepsie Regatta Distance Sparks Rowing Debate
The intercollegiate regatta debate centers on restoring the four mile distance. Wisconsin and Washington show mixed results from past attempts while Princeton opposes beyond two miles. Advocates cite health and tradition, but concerns remain over training, heart strain, and practical outcomes.
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Nurmi Slowed Up On Speed At New York Meet
Paavo Nurmi of Finland failed to set marks in a one and one eighth mile race at the Morningside Games. Reports say Nurmi nurses an injured leg and cold while Willie Plant and Willie Ritola excelled, with Ritola nearly tying a two mile record as Frigerio sat out. Nurmi to run in Boston AA games tonight.
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Cardinals to Train in Stockton Before 1925 Season
St Louis plans training at Stockton California starting February 22 to prepare for the 1925 National League season. No major changes to Branch Rickey’s pitching staff, with Duster Maes added from Oakland and several veterans returning. A 27 game Pacific coast exhibition schedule is set to test the team.
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St Joseph's to Present Seventeen a Comedy Play
Former St Joseph's students will present Seventeen a four act comedy adapted from Bob Tarkington's Seventeen. The school selected the play after weeks of proposals and talent canvassing. Rehearsals have run daily and the production is set for the latter part of February.
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Sports calendar highlights yacht racing and golf events
Meeting of Business Men's Racing association in New Orleans. Miami Jockey club in Miami. Cuba American Jockey club in Havana. Tia Juana Jockey club in Tia Juana. Boston A A annual indoor games. Osceola club indoor games in New York. Florida West Coast amateur golf championship in St. Petersburg. American golfers miss Bermuda championship. Knights of Columbus bowling national championship in St. Louis. Interstate Bowling association tournament in Sioux City.
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Amateur boxers to fight at Madison Square Garden
Amateur boxers from Pittsburgh and New York will compete in an international tournament at Madison Square Garden on February 17 and 18 with England as the visiting opposition.
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Utah Weather Fair in Southwest Tonight
Fair conditions continue in the southwest with unsettled weather across the north and east portions tonight and Sunday. Temperature remains steady with little change expected.
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Moose Idaho Legion to confer two degrees Monday
Idaho State Legion will confer two Masonic degrees Monday evening at the K. C. hall. All members and interested parties are invited to attend.
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Dempsey Kearns Break Rumors Amid Fight Buzz in San Francisco
In New York dated January reports claim a rift between Jack Dempsey and Jack Kearns over a wedding. The piece also previews Battling Berlenbach versus Tony Marullo at the Garden, noting Marullo’s bold recent performances and potential substitutions. London notes Frank Kellogg honored by the Pilgrims club for his service as ambassador and successor.
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Why Buy a New Battery Test Radiolite Before You Buy
The ad touts Radiolite to restore heavily sulphated batteries and extend life, claiming service cost equals usual recharge twice and doubles battery life. If the electrolyte fails, owner pays nothing and Radiolite is guaranteed to satisfy or refund. Free test offered at 32¢ N Main, Pocatello.
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