Cannonball Martin Crowned Bantamweight Champ
New York December 23 Edward Cannonball Martin of Brooklyn earns the world bantamweight title after a 15 round decision over Abe Goldstein. A 21 year old fighter from a 14 member family, Martin rose from coffee dealer to champion capitalizing on a rapid-fire style and 27 knockouts in 65 wins. He trained in Brooklyn and New York, with early amateur success and a hard hustle to support his family.
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Pop Warner and Knute Rockne Clash in Pasadena
A 1924 preview argues Notre Dame and Leland Stanford meet in Pasadena on New Year’s Day to decide national honors as Pop Warner’s California teams and Knute Rockne’s Notre Dame clash. Warner’s forward pass innovations and influence on Rockne are highlighted along with Stanford’s rise and Eastern teams’ travel shocks.
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Columbia Five Wins From Northern Juniors in Fast Game
Columbia junior basketball defeated Northern Juniors 18 to 7 in Wilson Normal gym. Strong defense dominated the first halves with only two Northern foul shots scoring. The win was sealed in the final half led by Jones and Richie Johnson with multiple field goals and free throws.
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Fort Washington Five Bears Eagles Clash Ends 24 14
The Anacostia Eagles, missing four regulars, lose to the Fort Washington championship polster 24 to 14. Bran leads Fort with five baskets, Clark the Eagle center adds three buckets. Eagles aim to start regular season after January 1 and seek last year's form.
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Penn Baseball Team Plans Spring Schedule
The University of Pennsylvania announces its 24 game spring slate with trips to the South and England. Openers include Drexel Institute, then travel to Virginia, Charlottesville April 9, Lynchburg April 19, Washington and Lee April 11, Richmond April 12, and Catholic University at Waddington April 10.
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Northern Eleven To Stage Benefit For Injured Alexandria Star
The Northern A. C. 135-pound eleven seeks a benefit game next Sunday to aid Mc Bride the Alexandria star. They invite junior teams to call Manager Ormes of the Northerns at Adams 3809 to arrange a match.
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Wife Used Cue on Him in Divorce Case
Edward Ralph Greenleaf, renowned billiard champion, was granted a divorce from Beatrice Greentexf amid claims of cruel and barbarous treatment. Evidence alleged repeated assaults by the wife, including striking with fists and using a billiard cue, injuring his arms and hindering his professional play. The report also notes the Columbia Juniors beating the Northern Juniors 18 to 7, with emphasis on strong defensive play.
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Hatchetites Sweep Devitt in Local Swim Meet
George Washington defeats Devitt Prep in a practice meet at the Racket club pools. Hatchetites top events led by Lyman who wins diving and multiple sprints. Stover, Peter, and Carmalt place in several races. Relay won by G. W. team Lyman Redfield Peter Stover.
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Three-Club MccNally Highlights Hot Stove Deal Swaps
The piece chronicles Michael Joseph McNally’s rapid three-club transfer during recent New York baseball meetings, moving from New York Americans to Boston Red Sox to Washington in successive days, with further notes on Howard Shanks and a related swap chain involving Jep Prothro and Ruel. It details McNally’s career as a versatile infielder who played every position except catcher, and mentions his World Series shares and 1920 peak of 93 games for Boston.
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Concannon Ranks Fifth In National Cue League
New York Dec 22 Joe Concannon of Brooklyn climbs to fifth in the national championship pocket billiard league standings with 26 victories and 22 defeats. He has split his matches with champion Ralph Greenleaf who leads, followed by Pasquale Natalie, Frank Taberski, and Andrew St Jean, per league president Frank A. Dwyer.
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Elliott Juniors Face G P O Five Tonight In Rosedale
The Elliott Juniors aim for an eleventh straight win as they host the fast G P O Juniors in the Rosedale gym. A double header follows Friday with Wintons and Holy Comforter Juniors. Report at 6:30 tonight by capt. Leon Levy Ward Short Underwood Roche and Heany.
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Blow and Park View Booters Clash In Delayed Final
Illness sidelined players forced yesterday’s soccer showdown between Blow and Park View elementary teams. The district playgrounds championship resumes today at Union Station plaza at 3 36 p m with Park View holding a 1 0 advantage after two extra period thrillers. If Blow wins the afternoon game the series stands 1 1 and a deciding match will crown the champion.
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Gonzaga to Meet Business High in Afternoon Game
The scheduled basketball clash between Gonzaga and Hyattaville yesterday was postponed. This afternoon Eye Streeters face Business High in their gym at 3 p.m.
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Governor names boxing board for new California law
Governor Richardson announced the State boxing commission nominees under Amendment No. 7. William Hanlon, Sacramento hotel man. Capt. Seth W. P. Streellinger of the Hollywood American Legion post. and Louis Almeregen, San Diego fire chief, were named to uphold the new law and keep boxing on a high plane.
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O'Brien Wins Bout Over Lombardo in Brooklyn Ten Rounds
Tommy O'Brien of Milwaukee outpointed Johnny Lombardo of Philadelphia known as Ray Mitchell in a ten round lightweight bout in Brooklyn. McVey beat Vic Hirsch in the night’s semifinal. Weigh-ins listed O'Brien and Lombardo at 127 pounds.
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Yanks to Barnstorm With Robins in Spring
New York Yankees announce spring training schedule with games against Brooklyn and other opponents in Savannah Montgomery Birmingham Nashville Atlanta Chattanooga Knoxville Asheville Greenville Charlotte Richmond and Ebbetts Field from March 27 to April 12. Players report to St Petersburg March 1.
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Providence to Play Fordham Next Year
Providence College will play eight games on opponents fields due to Brown stadium opening. Schedule lists Fordham Holy Cross Syracuse Boston College Colgate Boston University Springfield St John’s with dates in October and November. Manager Norton notes graduate coach system unlikely this year.
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