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Newspaper
Zanesville Signal
Location
Zanesville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1925
Page
3
Chicago December report shows Big Ten athletic treasuries bulging as football crowds near 1.24 million paying fans and revenue around 2.25 million dollars. Expenses remain heavy with proceeds supporting other sports and stadium upkeep, while Linvins tops Ten with a record football gate.
Football star Red Grange will broadcast on Golden Rule Talk Sunday evening at 10 15 p m over WEAF and a nationwide chain of stations to support Near East relief. The piece notes large attendance and gate receipts across major colleges including Illinois Michigan Minnesota Wisconsin and Notre Dame, and mentions financial figures tied to athletic departments and facilities.
The Mayer's Circle Stars claim a forfeit after the visiting team did not show for the armory game Tuesday. A large crowd witnessed a contested match with Stars overcoming the forfeit and players from both teams listed, but officials cite weather and travel issues as reasons for the forfeit.
In Guthrie Oklahoma on December 12 Langston and Wilberforce face off in the United States college football championship. Langston has won their Bowl line once in three years. Pauk Quinn College defeated Langston twice in three years by two field goals. Wilberforce has losses this season to West Virginia Negro College.
Harry Heilmann led the American League in batting average at .393 per official AP records, edging Tris Speaker .385 and Ty Cobb .378. Bob Meusel topped homers with 22. Babe Ruth batted .294. The Athletics carried a .307 team average. Johnny Mostil stole 43 bases for the White Sox.
Event set for Elberon Avenue Armory next Tuesday night starting at 8. Local bouts feature Bill Warner of Zanesville challenging Clete Kauffman of Columbus in a two out of three falls match. Kauffman, 175 pounds, faces Martin Ludecke in Columbus Wednesday. Main bout pairs George Walker 200 pounds Canadian winner against Hutten of Utica 285 pounds in a grudge clash. Card looks strong with experienced wrestlers and a hopeful crowd.
Red Grange and the Chicago Bears defeated the Frankford Yellowjackets 14 to 7 at Shibe Park before about 34,000. Grange contributed key runs and a scoring burst as the Bears' two touchdowns were tallied in muddy conditions.
The piece argues that universities train players for professional football as many turn pro after three years of college competition. It notes pros grow nationwide, that college talent remains strong after turning pro, and that smart, well-coached teams win over raw fighting spirit, citing the Cincinnati vs Miami game as evidence.
John J. McGraw port owner and Giants manager says he will spend about 4.73 million dollars to develop Pennant Park, a large subdivision 232 miles north of Sarasota Bay. The project includes wide streets a yacht basin driveways and a community club house. The tract was recently purchased and the first street will be Mathewson Drive in memory of the late pitcher.
The column jokes about Reg Grange leaving pro football for real estate while noting De Pauw's low touchdown tally. It mentions Blackstock field arrows, a wanted unnamed player, Sock at Wills chin, and a $750000 price. Chuck Kassel and Urbane fraternity house incident provoke Hoosier football chatter. Red Grange on all America lists and coach stage at UT are referenced as well.
Cavalry members at the Western Conference officials meeting adopt a four conference game rule before non conference games. Debates cover professionalism in college football and amateur status. Major John L. Griffith is re elected as Big Ten commissioner. Track meet control shifts from graduate managers to athletic directors.
The Big Ten revealed the 1926 football slate after a long meeting. Minnesota wins two conference games this season by arrangement, while Michigan sacrifices a revenge bid on Northwestern to aid Minnesota.
Los Angeles, Dec. 1 A motion picture company offered heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey a contract to fight Luis Firna in Los Angeles early next spring. Dempsey said he agreed to fight but his price of about $600000 had not been met. He noted he would like to meet Firpo three or four months before the proposed world title bout next summer.
Notre Dame announces its 1926 football slate with games against Penn State in South Bend Northwestern in Evans ton Georgia Tech in South Bend Nebraska in Lincoln and Army in New York.
Jonn B M Dugan KI O Baseball Association president warns managers to cap player salaries to save semi pro baseball. He cites Cleveland years of ruin and notes wet Oct hurt finances. He urges next National Baseball Federation meeting in Cincinnati to study the new governance and improve championship rules. 624 players signed or released in 1925, more contracts than any pro league. NJ State Boxing Commissioner plans referee interchange pilot program.
Walter Eckersall of the Chicago Tribune unveils the All-Western Conference football eleven with Ted Grange as captain and left halfback. Others include Benny Gosterbaan Michigan end Tom Edwards Michigan left tackle Edwid Hess Ohio State left guard Jim Lowry Northwestern center Leopard Walsh Minnesota right guard Fred Trenderson Chicago right tackle Fritz Kassel Wisconsin left end Benny Friedman Michigan quarterback G Grange right halfback Tom Harmon Wisconsin fullback Doyle Farman Wisconsin.
Football results from Miami Florida to Lockhaven Virginia and beyond show several high school teams posting varied scores. Notable games include Lockhaven High defeating Englewood Chicag o, and Dittsburs Port high school beating Ethwoot Cle 7 to 13.
Muskingum College varsity quintet defeated the Salvage Selects 47 to 14 at the F. M. C. A. game. Montgomery led Muskingum with six field goals and one foul while Taylor added two. Selects' Leslie Bradbury Todd Stephenson led the local offense but Allen's guarding could not stop the Muskies. Coach Lange used many substitutes.
Waite high school's football team defeated Libbey 13 to 0 at Waite bowl in a snow storm to claim the city championship. Bartko scored all Waite points on a touchdown two field goals and a try for point while Libbey's Heiora stood out as top ground gainer on a slick wet field.
In Athens Georgia on December 5 1925 a waiver by the Southern Conference cleared Alabama and peers to schedule a Pacifi Coast game. University officials and coaches discussed acceptance before negotiations and Akron coach James Coleman resigned as athletic director and coach at Akron to take a new post.
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