Last Honors To Baseball Hero Christy Mathewson
Christy Mathewson's adopted hometown Bucknell University in Lewisburg prepares to honor the baseball great. His body is due tonight from Saranac Lake. Bucknell students will meet the funeral party and services are set for tomorrow at his mother's home. The Bucknell Washington game will observe colors half mast and a bugler will play taps. Christy Mathewson Jr an Bucknell junior and Phi Gamma Delta member will be among mourners.
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Fascists tighten control revive podesta rule in Italy
From Rome comes word that Mussolini's cabinet will end self government in small municipalities by appointing podestas. Mayors elected by the people would be replaced, as the premier declares liberty exists only in philosophers fiction and his philosophy is grounded on earth.
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Strangler Lewis Retains Heavyweight Title In Tulsa
Ed Strangler Lewis defeated Wayne Big Munn two falls to one in Tulsa Oklahoma capturing the headline match. Lewis won the first fall in 28 minutes with a headlock Munn tied it by 12 minutes using a crotch hold and Lewis clinched the final fall in 19 minutes with a headtuck securing the victory.
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War Vet Dog Seeks Title At Big Show
In New York on October 9 AP reports Rags a mongrel war veteran dog from the famous first division competes in a major dog show. He carries a scar from losing an eye to gas exposure during service and remains a notable entry among the contenders.
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Changes in Southern Football Tactics Stir Interest
University of Georgia athletics director H. J. Steirman notes 1925 football shifts toward structured formations on kickoffs after a ten yard retreat rule and modified offside penalties. He cites a VMI kickoff return and predicts most Southern Conference teams, aside from Vanderbilt Clemson and North Carolina, enter the season with higher hopes than in 1924.
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Rules Changes For 1925 Football Signal Subtle Shifts
The article notes early 1925 rule changes may affect play mainly in technique and tactics. Coaches may focus less on specialized play development and avoid forcing outcomes through the passing or running game. Notre Dame’s 26 September 1924 defeat of Baylor is cited as proof Southwestern teams can be strong but leaders warn against hasty conclusions. Baylor faces stiff Southwestern opponents including Texas, Southern Texas, and Texas A. and M.
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Potential split in Pacific Coast athletic strength forms two regional groups
The Pacific Coast Conference may split into a Northwestern and a Southern group as athletic authorities face travel, weather, and field conditions. Northern and southern rivals push toward stronger regional competition while the Northwest conference grows to support the broader Pacific Coast ideals.
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Boxing notes on Bob Martin rising from military camps
New York report says Bob Martin, light heavyweight, emerged as a top soldier boxer after strong showing against Nick Neuman. He held the AKEF and allied armies heavyweight title, with twenty five knockouts in under two years and hopes for a match with Eddie Huffman. The piece ends by noting Mirabeau’s unusual early life.
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Scalpers Hit Hard In World Series Start
Pittsburg reports heavy scalper arrests as the World Series opens. Fifteen scalpers were taken in, nine discharged and six awaiting hearings. Officials say business is poor and one arrestee laments a tough job and slim chances to break even.
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Coast League notes and players at Los Angeles San Francisco and Sacramento
Fragmentary report lists players including Singleton Harvey Cook Peters Hasty Lucas Daly OConnell E Baldwin R I E RARE and others. Mentions games called end twelfth Pete agreement and locations Los Angeles San Francisco Sacramento with names Bochler Delaney Read Payne Sanders Ennis Sandberg Vernon Christian Carson Murphy Williams Agnew Hughes Keating Shea Burns Meeker Hannah.
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Monahan Post of Sioux City Wins Legion Band Contest
The Monahan post of Sioux City Iowa won the American Legion band contest with a 253 score to claim the championship and $1,000. Columbia Ohio placed second with 834 points and $500, Beaver Dam Wisconsin took third with 318 points and $250. Oklahoma City, Minneapolis Bearcats finished fourth and fifth.
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Walter Johnson Shines as Pirates-Take World Series Opener
Pittsburg fans roared as Walter Johnson, the "Big Train," delivered a commanding opening game in the world series, restoring his status and drawing praise for his pitching. Local observers note the Pirates’ defense and lineup show brilliance, yet fear the series may hinge on Johnson's continued form and inspirational leadership.
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Walter Perry Johnson
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Caesar in the White House and a Giants figure
A fragment recalls political theater with a Caesar in white house and John McGraw as a vailed presence. It mentions Ty Co and Grant Rice dining after a long luncheon and a tame fox fed with a greyhound’s dish, highlighting quirky images from a sports and public life mosaic.
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