Mitchell Leads Miami Open Field With Record 139
Abe Mitchell of Great Britain tops a crowded field at the Miami Open, finishing with a record 139 after the first half of the tournament. He holds a four stroke lead over rival Cruickshank of New Jersey, while George Duncan and Leo Diegel tie at 147 among a list of prominent contenders including Johnny Farrell and Gene Sarazen.
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Apaami
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New Jersey
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Real Britain
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Washton
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St. Louis
Penn State Gridders Awarded Letters for Season
State College Pa December 12 twelve Penn State football players received season letters. Capt Jay Prevost House McCann Fick Michalske Weston Artest Afferty Bergman Light Watson and Manager Getwale were honored. Prevost Iferty and Artest are seniors with three years of service. Gray House McCann Kaiske Light are juniors. Weston Filack Bergman and Wgtson are sophomores.
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Cubbage Reappointed Coach at Virginia Tech in 19112
Blacksburg Va Dec 12 A Virginia Tech athletic official announced that Banja Cook Cubbage of Philadelphia has been reelected head coach of football and track. Cubbage, a former Penn State grid star, has led teams for four seasons with consistent wins and top performances. Henry B Redd will again oversee athletics, now entering his third year in that role.
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W. Va
Virginia Tech
Banja- Cook
Rove Again to Lead Tennessee Gridmen
J. G. Howe, famed UT tackle from the 1924 Volunteers, reelected captain despite a season-ending injury. UT football schedule lists Emory and Henry, Maryville, Vanderbilt, LSU, Georgia, Centre, Miss, Mo, Kentucky with locations in Knoxville and Danville and Lexington.
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Tenn
J. G. Uowe
Plunteers
University of Tennessee
Emory and Henry
Maryville
Vanderbilt
Ashrville
Louisiana State
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Lexington
Virginia baseball league directors to meet in Richmond
Richmond officials report the Virginia baseball league directors will convene in Richmond tonight to consider a prosale bid from Lynchburg Danville Sternburg and Kinston for the Petersburg club front. W Boye president notes forfeits for 1925 may be posted and the feasibility of lowering the league from aes B to Class C could be discussed.
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Lynchburg
Danville
Sternburg
Kinston
N. C
Fronsgen
Petersburg
Oye
Nine Teams Entered In Birmingham Race
Birmingham Alabama December 12 Nine teams and two unattached runners arrived for the three mile road race tomorrow at Birmingham Athletic Club under the Southeastern Amateur Athletic Union. Teams competing include Birmingham Southern, University of Alabama, Auburn, Mississippi A M University, University of Mississippi, Georgia Tech and the Birmingham Athletic Club.
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Ala
Birmingham Athletic Ub
Southeastern Amateurthletic Union
Birmai-Southern
University Oflabama
Auburn
Mississippi A. M. University of Georgia
Missppi College
University of Missppi
Georgia Tech
Pimingham Athletic Club
Baltimore Quintet Seeks Games for Christmas Hoop Match
The Peerless Motor Car five from Baltimore seeks arranged games during Christmas holidays with District teams. One of the strongest local combinations, they could challenge top Washington squads. Address inquiries to manager LaPlant at Peerless Motor Company 310 West Royal Avenue, Baltimore, Md.
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Baltimore
Nine colleges apply for five LA A berths
Harletonon Dec 12 The Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association executive committee met with nine colleges seeking full membership including Union University Loyola University of New Orleans Centenary Erskine College Wake Forest Stetson and Southwestern University While some may be acted on this year others may be tabled for a probationary year The University of the South Sewanee resigned citing conflicting rules with the Southern Intercollegiate Conference and a general meeting was expected to draw representatives from the 18 members and others interested.
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Harleston
S. C
Union University of Jackson
Erskine College
Due West
D. C
Wake Forest
North Carolina
Stetson
Deland
Fla
University of the South
Southern Intercollegiate Conference
Association
Tee
Lighted matches used to awaken fighter in draw
In Baltimore on Monday night Joe Dundes lightweight fought eleven rounds with Alex Hart of Philadelphia while his mind was blank. His seconds held lighted matches against his back in a failed attempt to wake him. The flames failed but Dundee finished the fight on instinct, earning a draw as his rally in the final round redeemed him.
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Joe Dundes
Alex Hart
Philadelphia
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Dundee
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Flames
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Clarke Griffith
al Schacht
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Johnson
Muddy Ruel
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Reading Will Train At Leesburg Florida
Leesburg Fla was chosen by the Reading Baseball club of the International league as spring training grounds. Manager Spencer Abbott announced eighteen deals including pitchers Lester Howe from the Boston Americans and Joseph J Dailey from Omaha, and Edward L Mattison from Beaumont. Lambke sold to St Joseph and Haley sold to Lincoln.
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Leesburg
Fla
Reading Baseball Club
Spencer Abbott
Lester Howe
Boston Americans
Joseph J. Dailey
Omaha
Edward L. Mattison
Beaumont
Abbott
Phebe Lambke
Joseph
Patrick J. Haley
Lincoln
Nebr
Player Writer Issue Comes to Head Today
EW YORK December 12 Solution N of the player writer issue long debated in tennis circles is expected to be acted on tomorrow by the executive committee of the United States Lawn Tennis Association. The special committee includes champion William T. Tilden and other sports figures and officials who selected four additional members to complete the panel.
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United States Lawn Tennis Association
William T. Tilden
Jones W. Mersereau
New York
Arthur Helen
Washington
Wallis Merrihew
Tilden
Devereaux Milburn
Polo Star
Grantland Rice
United States
George Wharton Pepper
Pennsylvania
Gibbons Challenges Tunney and McTigue for Title Fights
Tommy Gibbons of St. Paul filed official challenges with the State Athletic Commission seeking matches with Gene Tunney, the American light heavyweight champion, and Mike McTigue, the world light heavyweight champion. The commissions will act at the next meeting.
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Tunney
New York
St. Paul
State Athletic Commission
Gene Tunney
Mike McTigue
Virginia County Fives Win First Round in State Prep Tourney
Madison, Mansemond, Rockingham and Russell counties won opening games in the state championship preliminary round at the University of Virginia Memorial gymnasium. Hokaker High of Russell toppled South High of Mecklenburg 25 to 12, and Fincastle beat Fincastle 25 to 15 after Reynolds fouled out. Dayton of Rockingham defeated Chancellor 41 to 13, and Madison defeated Narrow 14 to 11 in the tightest game. Final round slated for tomorrow with eight district winners under 50 students per team.
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Mansemond
Rockingham
Russell
Memorial Gymnasium
University of Virginia
Honaker High
Russell County
South High
Meckelenberg
Layne
Driver Agricultural
Nansemond County
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Botetourt
Reynolds
Fincastle
White
Wilroy
Driver
Dayton High
Rockingham County
Chancellor High
Spottsylvania
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Dayton
Madison High
Madison County
Narrow High
Giles
Narrows
Crietton
Fla
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Baseball Powwow Ends In Sharp Debate On Johnson
A heated meeting of baseball magnates across the American and National Leagues discussed Johnny Johnson and the controversy over his presidency. Key figures included Connie Mack Clark Griffith and Heydler. Secret sessions hinted at shifts in allegiance as Landis faced pressure from both factions.
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U. S
Virginia Tech Gobbler schedule for 1926 named
Maryland Eleven on Gobbler Schedule from Blacksburg Virginia, listing nine or ten dates for 1926 with opponents including Lynchburg College, Roanoke College, Hampden Sidney, Auburn, Maryland, Washington and Lee, North Carolina Stars, Virginia, and V. M. I. at various locations in Blacksburg Lynchburg and Charlottesville.
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Virginia Plytechnic Institute
Lynchburg College
Roanoke College
Hampden-Sidney
Auburn
Ala
Maryland
Washington
Washington and Lee
Lynchburg
North Carolina Stars
Virginia
Charlottesville
V. M
Boatche
Washington Nationals Eye Season With Veteran Pitching
Washington officials outline plans to add seasoned pitchers like Coveleskie and Vean Gregg to the rotation for 1925. They expect rest boosts and climate benefits to yield more wins, aiming to defend the pennant while boosting gate receipts with stronger attendance and the lure of the world champions.
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Vean Gregg
Coveleskie
Harris
Speece
Big Pole
Cleveland
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Mnuick
Tampa
Kelly
Memphis
Yankees
Mountaineer basketball outlook at West Virginia
West Virginia University Athletic department plans a lean 80 man varsity squad this winter. Coach Francis H Stadsvold will rely on veterans Roy Hawley Natus Rohrbaugh Fred Funk Aaron Oliker and holdovers from last season’s championship team. Freshmen Julian Marrin Ed Morrison Whitey Kerr Ed Patrick and Lorentz expected to join soon as scholastic issues resolve for Mike Hardy and potential contributors from last year’s freshmen group.
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W. V. Dee
West Virginia University
Francis H Stadsvold
Atring Timber
Stadsvold
Roy Hawley
Natus Rohrbaugh
Fred Funk
Aaron Oliker
Fred Graham
Clarence Murrin
Bob Bradford
Lou Titley
Pierre Hui
Doug Bowers
Joe Bartell
Quint
Julian Marrin
Ed Morrison
Whitey” Kerr
Ed Patrick
Mike Hardy
Stadevold
Lorentz
Catholic University Prepares For Blue Ridge Five Tilt
C U Will Battle Blue Ridge Five and Wards that have shown form in practice. Key players Gerlock Hoke PoseRs Uncanny floor ability. The latter strong defensively. Coach Fred Rice selects veterans Fitzgerald Garvin McIntyre Kenney Donohoe. Bailey may see action as guards. Catholic University resumes after rest with a City club tune up and prepares for Christmas break. Freshmen outlook remains bright with 6 plus candidates like Adams Thomas Woodward Brown De Marco Davis Mertii Stephens.
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Hoke
Catholic University
Fred Rice
Fitzgerald
Garvin
McIntyre
Kenney
Donohoe
Bailey
Blue Ridge
Brooklanders
Gallaudet
Kendall Greeners
Old Dominion Boat Club
Alexandria
Virginia
Kendall Green
Ion
Adams
Thomas
Woodward
Brown
de Marco
Davis
Mertii
Stephens
Bucknell Gridders Awarded varsity letter
Twenty one Bucknell athletes receive the varsity B for the season. Recipients include John Buchovecky Johnstown Pa captain J W Foster Oakmont Pa WS Stevens Johnstown Pa Wisbach Harrisburg Pa Blaisdell Honolulu Hawaii Kosten Mt Carmel Pa Shorts Dickson City Pa Goodwin Graft Cole end Bloomfield Pa Trimmer Pauix Valley Okla Weinstock Barre Pa Jenkins Scranton Pa Tye Sherman Texye and others as honored on December 12 in Lewisburg Pennsylvania.
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Johnstown
W Foster
Oakmont
Harrisburg
Magee Ead
Brownsville
Ronltz
Progress
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Cole
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McCormick
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