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I AO PACIFIC, 1 1017ItY IMMED '1ST VALUABLE Paddy's Nets- $30,000 for Saint Nick WHEN STEEL CUTS ICE AND YOU- GLIDE-0 BOYZ WHEN STEEL CUTS ICE AND YOU GLIDE---0 BOY? ...4 1 I 1 1 4, 4 i cnin HONOR ROLE iio TEN pifiyErt BY JAMES CRUSINBERRY. (Pictures on page 3.) Paddy Carr. county treasurer. and Santa Claus collaborated last night in putting on an athletic carnival at the Judges Award IIim Coliseum and it was a big success. b' Tbey two Captain of I First Eleven.

1 1 i First Eleven. I are of the best promoters of times and tbe ebow rxit4ed 'modern times and tbe ehol Tribune Trophy. like $30.000 ta bu, mune iropny. like $30.000 to buy I BY WALTER ECKERSALL1Copyright: 1923: By The Ch 'eat Tribune. Pictures in tologracure section.

BY WALTER ECKERSALL. Copyright? 1923: By The Clalatro 'Tribune Pictures in rolograrure Oosterbaan, Michigan L. mslaoS o7 FIRST TEAM. tT.E.4.4. 3: I i' T.

AEI dc AP fr icinhc 1 Dtvi Wilson, gteton Sturhahn. Yale. 1 Pr l'OiDevelopment se ss dl boyrt co IL Oberlander, R. II. 3.

'''1' 't Stanford Grange, Illinois (captain). .1.. II. B. the same players pass straritgtacakrt.d made corn throughout season.

HO that 1 F. B. 'something Christmas goodies for the poor of Chicago. It was estimated about 12.000 peri sons were present, and when the lights were turned tin naNia rrt I c.ht 'how. were turned up one might bave t- BY HARVEV WOODRUFP.

1 the proper timing SECOND TEAM I Z.A31. and rhythm of ex- PittsburgTully. I.E. E. ecution could be 4' 1 I gladch of Lowry on Pace 21 thought be was in old London.

AnyFighttng Tim Lowry of North- ways there were more tuxedos and cfsten university is the Big Ten foot- evening gowns and Jewels on display player who ever before at such an entertain- afas of greatest merit in this city. All of Paddra value to his team ushers were In white fronts and acted the sea son as if accustomed to the thngs. The i boxes were all filled with his Irish This award of 4,....0 friends and the gallery was packed thq kighest bonor cil i 74,7 117 with the boys who love the old light 2 the middle game. Ik i. gridiron i BoxingLots of Its the consensus ...,7, Tea.

sir, there was boxing. plenty of it twent one 1, it. Old John Law simply stayed away Invited to ti, he understood that it W8-1 Santa 6 in deter- 4,,,..., Claus and Paddy Carr who were run- Tirfte disposition -i, ning the show. The size of the crowd IRS TRIEM'NE and the enthusiasm shown indicate to 1 a ster- twhat a fine place this will be to live silver foot- kl, when our boxing law begins operating. ball, actual size.

All the old timers of the ring were mounted on an esn SNomsotA iri player who ever before at such an entertain- ns of greatet4t ment in this city. All of Pad dy's value to his team ushers were In white fronts and acted the season ae if accustomed to the thngs. The IlISZ5- 4 boxes were all filled with his Irish Ills award of le---- frienda and the gallery was packed thq highest bonor the boys who love the old fight I the middle game. i. seems gridiron 1 BoxingLots of I the consensus Tea, sir, there was boxing, plenty of 1 twent one 1 it.

Old John Law simply stayed away it 1.14;es Invited to 40 when he understood that W8-1 Santa ist in deter- Claus and Paddy Carr who were run- ,,,,4, Tirftgdisposition ning the show. The size of the crowd I to IRS TRIEM 1 'NE 1 and the enthusiasm shown indicate "Cpby a ter- 4 what a fine place this will be to live 1'4 sliver A foot- when our boxing law begins operating. ball, actual size, All the old timers of the ring were mounted on an hand. Boxers ''k' Chase, Pittsburgh, obtained, resulted s-. in Dartmouth "0, Hess, Ohio State Hutchinson Nebraska A Walsh, Minnesota G.

Pa Dartmouth re, R. T. Michigan, cghti gao nil: iapmp ta, beaiondg raAtleati Kassel. Illinois the strongest foot- .4 --1--- ball machines 'of i Friedman, Q. B.

the 1925 season. Tryon, pri ton L. II. B. This was espe- R.

II. B. ciatly true of Chase, obtalned, resulted 1-' i le ball machines "of 01 Friedman, Q. B. the 1925 season.

Tryon, Colgate L. II. B. This as espe- Slagle, Princeto. R.

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'--4 4. i- 4, lAr. '1'. r.m..d...., T. Dartmouth, A I.TF I Hubert.

B. ECKERSALL undisputed chain. T1111071 TrA If undisputed chain- I THIRD TEAM. 1 1 t. 4 1 '5-, 1 It2 TVS on from the gymnasiums 1.0 If.

ebony pedestal. of Kid Howard, Jim Mullen, Mique Second to Lowry and running n-pck Blalloy, and others contributed their al neck with him In the early hal- services. There were seven amateur 2 1 was Denny Friedman of Mich- bouts of three rounds each and a cou- Inn. forward was such ple of snappy fights by the pros. There a factor in the triumphant Wolverine was wrestling, with Joe Stecher in the Final tabulation showed 23 feature match which wound up the loin for Lowry and 18 votes for show, and Johnny Meyers.

the middle- Flodtmuo. I weight champ. preceded him. And Two Tied for Third- there were some vaudeville stunts and -2: '2 i 1 IIEIMIMI Thayer, Pennsylvania. ----a pion of the east, and Michigan.

the western conference title holder. which' a is generally recognized as the best Lindenmeyer, Missouri L. T. eleven in the middle west and not far Sadder, G. Lowry, Northwestern C.

L. behind Dartmouth in all around strength. In fact, the NVolverines i could dispute any team's claim to nqo i Mahan, West Virginia. C. tional honors had it not been for a I Hawkins, Michigan oane, R.

T. defeat by Northwestern. This game. Sl Drake. as all fans knows was played in a 1 Flournoy, Q.

B. quagmire, which made almost any sort of football impossible. 'Keefer, Brown B. Dartmouths Bewildering Passing. ft) Harmon, Wisconsin R.

H. B. I In their big games. however. Dart- Enright, Notre Dam.

F. B. '1 mouth and Michigan gave rare exhi-; bitions of forward passing. The Big' Green team used the aerial offense 'weather, anti expect the against Cornell for the desired results 'team to perform Just as brilliantly it.s and bewildered Chicago in the big in- ilt did during the regular playing seateisectional game with the same daz- sling attack. Michigan did the same ti making -these trips the writer had thing against Minnesota in its final In they played on stronger elevens.

It struggle of tlie season and left no I excellent opportunities to look over question as to its ability to execute Players of All-American caliber. Most the close and open attack. I of the warriors selected for the three Missouri. the Missouri valley confer-honorary elevens were secott in action. enee champions also flashed a splendid i I while information about others was offense.

which was varied by straight i from men whose knowledge thrusts into the line and oft the 1.1111-11.5 Ili ttf lit7 IIIICI 1., I.A. sal host of winter sports yestera pair of skates. The photo Capt. Marks of Indiana and Britton there was singing. Four prominent Flashing skates cutting Jackson park lagoon ice and carrying south side youngsters in dizzy capers ushered in a Minas were tied for third position men from the county building climbed I uay.

It was one continual round of noise and action, with moderate weather calling out every youngster who boasts Capt. Brown of Michigan only a into the ring and led the throng in hade behind this pair. McCarty or rendering several Christmas carols. It was taken from one of the lagoon shelter houses, the walls forming a natural frame for the picture. Ilimgo and Taube of Purdue were was the belief of the experts that they -ext in order with an equal number of hadn't trained much for their stuiat, but all the othergi went oft e.

i-I I 9 'V I 71 I i Dempsey 'Explains Wnere He Stands in This Fight Business 1Mich. State ve ir 4,11 els Six others were included among the Old Timers Do Their Stuff. frst and second choices but no names Old timers of the ring game of are mentioned where the player did twenty years ago were back on the not receive votes from more than one job act In as referees or towel swinglulge. This Is to prevent any possible ers Some of them worked as if they 't interpretation of individual 'prefer- or incuviouai hadn't Ice Skating 4 to Make Bow if It's Cold I COXTRAIECTIO3S? RIGHT! Io.om I BY GEORGE SHAFFER. lalleage Tribune Service" Los Angeles.

Dec. Dempsey is determined to go through with a mate against Harr Wills in the next year. he said after jj. conferencen today C.4., I A with Ray Can- non, his legal ad- Ara if 1 iser. and Floyd ''''t I Fitzsimmonsonaid- i 'V west promoter.

,4,4 --A91 Dempsey also swung a towel since Terry McGovern knocked out Joe Gans at Tattersall's. But it may have been they were dazzled by the bright lights, the white fronts, the evening gowns the diamond necklaces. Nothing like those things ever wee seen in the olden times. In those days. the fellows in the front row chewed tobacco.

The- bouts were conducted much after the fashion of the modern bouts In New York state. The decisions were made by Judges. On one side of the ring, Martin Delaney acted as a judge. On the other side was Harry Forbes, one time bantamweight champion. In most cases their decisions were applauded.

One of the features was a bout by a couple of midgets. It was for the thirty pound championship of the world. They gave the names of Mike and Ike. Mike was counted out in the second round. He said he wasn't out but admitted be was all in.

4 I I tackles: Washington, with Wilson Ned OUTH BEND, Dec. 19. 1 ()PiThe local syndicate formed to back Floyd Fitz- Ice skating, the most popular of out door winter sports, will make its first formal bow of the season this week in I parks, athletic fields, and playgrounds I I gether. worked well. and these two simmons' promotion of the Tesreau playing their third year to- were the chief reasons for the -Huskies 1 winning the Pacific coast conference throughout the city.

Dempsey-Wills match had little to and gaining the right to Nipping temperature for the last few say when a statement by Jack meet Alabama in the intersectional days has frozen the ice to a safe thick- Dempsey was read to them to- 'game at Pasadena, Cal, on New rear's night. ness already in many places. If the I Andrew C. Weisberg, head of the wintry blasts continue, officials say, day. Alabama Champion of South.

group, Just smiled. the metallic ring of steel runners and "If you will notice, Dempsey, the shouts of merry skaters will be Alabama, with Hubert and Brown as Fitzsimmons, and Cannon contra- familiar sounds before Christmas. Its chief offensive weapons, displayed survey rnade yesterday shows ak there will be a rink of some kind -dict themselves every third day," A varied attack all season. and will he said. The syndicate- has is- undoubtedly use the forward pass to sued no official statement and will available for skating enthusiasts In advantage against Washington on not until everything is settled; practically every part of the city the first day of the new year.

Ala- then it may be accepted as a fact." Flood bama Ifs the champion of the southern Plavgrounds. conference and was undefeated. Tu- he declared. Twenty-five municipal playgrounds city this year, according to Walter Pneumonia Sends will be flooded and cared for by th lane is another strong eleven which had an effective offense, in which Wright. secretary of the bureau of There is" no getting away from the Flournoy the main cog.

parks and playgrounds. fact that teams which hay any hopes As usual. the yards of winning a championship mutit have the public schools will also be banked an' open attack. The forward pass and converted into rinks. must be used as a threat continually of nearly all of CoachBut as soon as water in the la.coons even if it does not gain ground.

The 9 to hospital freezes enough to hold up a team and members of the secondary defense wagon. the usual safety test, thou- must be kept a safe distance from the (Picture on page 3.) sands will flock to the parks and the scrimmage line, and this can only be Philadelphia, Dec. 19.VP) season will be on in earnest done through forward passing. Andy Smith. head coach of the Univer- Open Park Lakes.

Pass Defense Improving. sity of California football team. was Artificial lakes will be opened In all As the forward pass is improving tackles: Washington, with Wilson adad Tesreau playing their third year to- gether. worked well. and these two were the chief reasons for the -Huskies winning the Pacific coast conference championship and gaining the right to meet Alabama In the intersectional game at Pasadena, Cal, on New Year's Alabama Champion of South.

Alabama, with Hubert and Brown as) chief offensive weapons, displayed varied attack all seasons and will undoubtedly use the forward pass to good advantage against Washington on the first day of the new year. Ala- bama 'is the champion of the southern conference and was undefeated. Tu- is another strong eleven which an effective offense, In which Flournoy was the main cog. There Is no getting away from the fact that teams which have any hopes of winning a championship must have an' open attack. The forward rass must be used as a threat continually even If it does not gain ground.

The members of the secondary defense must be kept a safe distance from the scrimmage line, and this can only be done through forward passing. Pass Defense Improving. As the forward pass is Improving au maa I of football cannot be questioned. Team eam Support Necessary. It is true that in remote parts et the country there are players who would lbe just as prominent as those selected for these mythical elevens had they played on stronger elevens and received the necessary support.

It frequently has happened that an aver-(lay. age player on a smaller college eleven 1 has gone to a larger institution. re. eeived greater support and won counits trywide recognition. Milstead of Waa bash, who afterward went to Yale and was looked upon as one of the greatest (linemen in the country while playing on Elue elevens.

is a striking example. 1 De going into detail regarding the makeup of the three honorary All-lane American elevens it may be neceshad to reiterate a former statement the backs. In this game of football there Is no quarter back. i left half back, right half back. or full 1 back.

I'layers occupying these post. tions are simply backs and the old names used as a matter of custom or habit. No Difference in Backe. Any one of the four backs may be used to crack a line or dash off the tackles. Each may be used to forward pass, punt, or run the ends.

All are I expected to be good blockers and per. so is the defense for it. Coaches have I feet handlers of the ball. A back may learned that intelligent centers are pri- I go into the line to play a tackle poai. mary factors in the breaking up of the tion in case a forward is dropped aerial offense.

The smart center will tiVP VarCISI to carry the ball. Ha 'nay names used as a matter of custom or habit. No Difference in Backs. Any one of the four backs may be used to crack a line or dash oft the tackles. Each may be used to forward pass, punt, or run the ends.

AU are expected to be good blockers and per. feet handlers of the ball. A back may go into the line to play a tackle position in case a forward is dropped live yards to carry the ball. lie may lexpectuo LO UV soot' move-ern nnu per. learned that is the defense for it.

Coaches have I feet handlers of the ball. A back may Intelligent centers are pri. I go into the line to play a tackle post- mary factors in the breaking up of the tion in case a forward is dropped bac'et aerial offense. The smart center will eye yards to carry the ball. lie may i intends to meet rv kil Gene A I Tunney in 1926.

The chain- kor Vt pion is stringiwo e. i Fitzsim- "It JACK DEMPSEY. att ochproumt Pbo promote a statement to ITRIBUNE the world at large, gives legal notice that he is not now under contract to any promoter. Dempsey's statement, signed by him-five self in the Barbara hotel, follows: So many conflicting statements have been made concerning my match with Harry Wills that I desire to issue a statement setting forth the facts. Fitz Out and In Again.

on Sept. 29, 1925. I. signed a con- tract at Niles, to box Harry intends to meet rv Gene Tunney in Okr 1926. The chain- pion is stringing with" Fitzsim- "1114 jp ue 6, 0 0 10 O.

CA flo 'tract at Niles. to box Harry LI st ver ty of Chicago cagers fen before Michigan State. 28 to 21. last night at the Bartlett gymnasium In Ithe first game of the Maroon flve's i season. After getting off to a corn1 fortable lead the Maroons collapsed and allowed the invaders to snatch a I victory in the closing minutes.

The Midway cagers turned the half with a 16 to 8 advantage, Zimmerman and Lott having led the attack with a fast, flashy passing offense that made possible many short shots. In the second half the Maroon guarding became ragged and the visitors found the hoep oftener. Russo, Michigan State guard, led the rally that overtook the Midway five late in the second period. He counted four field goals and five free throws. Lineup: MICH.

STATE 128 1 CIHCAGO 211 FT VF IT Ile Brymerott 0 I 3 ZimmermansI 2 2 2 Colecif 0 0 0 Loma 2 9 0 Jarier.c 1 2 11A1Yea.e 0 4 RUSISOMe 4 5 I ark5.rw 1 1 3 brew.lg 1 2 011s4cDonoughjs 2 1 1 litoldst 1 0 0, '0 1 '2 Kitiman If 0 0 tiAbbottst 0 0 0 Toutecrl 0 0 2 2 0 0 IINDIANA, 35; WABASH, 27 I Bloomington, Dec. ciall---Indiana defeated Wabash, 35 to 27, before a crowd of 4.000 here tonight. The local cagers led. 22 to 8. at half time, playing a spectacular I game in the early session.

Near the end of the period. Krueger. Indiana's scoring ace. turned his ankle and was taken to the dressing room. Lineup: MI-ANA ciI51.

I WABASH ITT. and Lott having led the attack with a fast. flashy passing offense that made possible many short shots. In the second half the Maroon guarding became ragged and the visitors found the hoep oftener. Russo, Michigan State guard, led the rally that over- took the Midway five late in the second period.

He counted four field goals and free throws. Lineup: 8 I F' I KI STATE l'2 i CIO.C.AGO 211 FT l' IT PP Bremer rt 0 i 3 zimmPrtesest 2 2 2 Colec r.z 9, 0 Ruttoo.rif 1 0 0 0 Loma Jarrier.c 2 4 5 I 11 MarkA1Yea.e rw i 1 4 f4 Drew.Ig 1 2 1 11 liond.rt 1 0 0 0 1 2 Kidman it 0 0 t'Abbottst 0 0 0 0 0 21 Itost.rt 2 0 0 I EgDIA.NA 351. 1 WA tsAbil 10 2 3 2 1 I i i I 1 be a wing back on certain formation be a wing back on certain formations I PROS IN FAST BOUTS I BY wALTER ECKERSALL. Archie Bell of New York and Ray Ilychell of the south Mde engaged in the most interesting contest of the boxing bouts. The pair mixed at a furious pace for ten rounds and at the end of the interesting fracas neither had a decided advantage.

In the seventh round they traded right hands to the check bones and both bled freely for the remainder of the mill. Rychelrs left ear was badly puffed, but neither was in serious danger at any time. Both landed effectively several times, but the blows lacked enough steam to even slow them up. They scaled 120 pounds. Davis Dents Alta.

Don Davis of California shaded Merle Alte of Indianapolis in the eight round Igemi-windup. Davis carried the fight to the Hoosier fighter most of the way and was entitled to the verdict on aggressiveness alone. Alte was wild and missed repeatedly with long. right hand swings. They weighed 126 pounds.

In the opening preliminary Jim Savage of the west side stopped Jim Bloomfield of the northwest side in the third round. A left uppercut to the chin put Bloomfield down for the count. They were heavyweights. Emil Baksic of South Chicago had the better of Mickey Kelly of the west 1 side in the second preliminary of six rounds. Baksic carried the light to his opponent and landed the cleaner prererr eerie as THE Tainrsre assured its ar' liners that their votes would be held la confidence.

The board of judges consisted of all Mg Ten coachee, nine Big Ten foottI1 officials Walter Eckersail. Commissioner Griffith of the Dig Ten and the writer. First choice counted two votes and second choice 1 one vote. Presentation of the trophy will take at a time and place to be named Athletic Director Wilson of Northwestern university. Red Grange, win- ter of the first trophy offered last -ear but ineligible under the conditions to receive a second silver football, was zlren his trophy at the Illinois-Indiana 'oaskethall game In January.

All Round Worth Considered. In making their selections, judges were asked to indicate not necessarily he greatest football player in the Dig Ten. but the player who has contribited the most-to his team from the standards of actual playing, team T.irit. nelf-merince, and The purpose of True 'nape-Ng rphy is to reward such a player in-a Tay he could not otherwise be bon- i red. When announcement of the trophy sstert was made a year ago, scoffers ti once ventured the unsolicited opin31 that no one but a ball carrier ever would win the honor.

They maintained the 'publicity, glamor. and public arnation attaching to the man ad'entir-g the man would be so great bat eo board of judges could this sentiment. 8Ponsor5 of nin Tarerwe idea, the writers felt confident that board consisting of coaches and otn.ca would see merit not Only in those 'i35 whom the calcium played, but so in the less conspicuous players of '-4 tne, who made possible the gains I the hacks. Selection of Lowry, who -aeed center for the Wildcats, vIndities that opinion. Judges Deliberate Carefully.

TIT! Tatnnve feels that the judges itrtook their duties with unusual tliouteess. Several even asked more 'a flr consideration of the problem. rt the last to ballot, who was between Lowry and Pried-1s. strnmarizen his final choice thus: put the question adversely 1 sAed myeelf whose loss would meant most to his team. That me for Lowry, whose leader- and presence during every minute game kept the spirit of the l'Illt, at fghting tribute, to Lowry was: was the outstanding man 'Nfrthaveetern line.

lie stopped at11 et the center of the line and he 4 th Judgment to go out and tackle '''-'-lict the ends when the occasion de'4d 11 Avever. from his '''-'-'-'-'ral skill and ability, I thought 1arge7y responsible for the -g spirit that Northwestern 0 another Incident that raises -4 rrall in rny estimation. Two years 41- arel I th.nk he and other Men wid agree Brown of licked him in the line. I the rame this year but I 'fl-ard on li e.oll authority that the 4 betaten Lowry and lirown was a and if arythirg Tim a ittile, the ikeige." 4 tilition to his Capt. as given cred.t tot calling for safety st 1.1:h many crit 1' eraliied Northwestern to its cr.

ly 1-t- at of the modestly asserts the 1' as the result et a tfam caucus; I.t; M. In crdering was not think- who would get the credit. 5ut -4 ea eta i n. would go" the blame Thilqiethwaite later did not the I Sherman, Washington, Ogden. Hum- I of the larger parksJackson, Wills with Floyd Fitzsimmons as pro- i vania hospitalHi today usuffering frdotmo taken to the University of Pennsyl- pneumonia.

con on was motet'. This contract was signed sub- boisit, Garfield. Columbus. and Doug- ject to the approval of my attorney, be encouraging- las. Many smaller parks already are Raymond J.

Cannon of Milwaukee. I Smith had been feeling ill for sev- a-ri when physicians saw open and others were know when to play in the line and I eral dav when to come out of his position to and a near or short back on others. Any "'Certain changes were suggested by him last night con his diti was such Mr. Cannon, and on Oct. 3.

1925, at they decided to have him removed One of the largest skating rinks in play loose. If a yard is needed for one of the four may call signals. that Huntington. W. a new contract the world will be opened in Lincoln first down on the third attempt the I While mentioning the print of sig.

to the hospital today. At the hospital was prepared and signed by myself park, east of Sheridan roads between intelligent center knows that a line nal calling, jubt a word is necessary in afternoon it was stated that this with Mr. Fitzsimmons. This contract la Grace street and Waveland avenue. play will result.

If five yards or more Idefense of the huddle system. 'While required, among other things. that a his condition was improved. Soldiers field will are demanded for first on the I it is admitted this style of launching certain amount of money be paid to me the ice will be ready within a few days. also be flooded an I Andy Smith came east with Glenn fithird effort then a kick or forward plays appears amateurish.

it is th by Mr. Fitzsimmons onNov. 1. The Warner after his Golden Bears had Munici playground thli etI a and pass will result. and the center will safest way to put.

plays in motion. It contract was not complied with and pal been defeated by Warner's Le fields where there will be skating this land move out of his position to protect. is not slower than the old method an I winter follow: Stanford team. Since then Smith has Of course, the tackles can do a lot by it has many better points. The average been spending his vacation tn.

New crashing through to hurry the passer. football fan has no idea of the noise Adams pia and. 1919 Semtnary-av. York and Philadelphia. is the center; if he is intelli- which is bhot down on the playing Buetner playground.

3320 s. La sallest. but it Isievers Cut In Crash. Boeley playground. 3044 S.

Bonfield-av gent, who can raise havoc wit any 'field during the progress of a biz Mateo, Dec. Boyce athletic field. 647 Root-et. forward pass attack. game.

It is simply deafening. San 2 1 Ernie Nevers, captain of the 1925 Byrne athletic field. 5920 S. Robey-at. Against a team of known forward Noise Forces Huddle S) stern.

Christopher playground. 2022 W. 22d- I ot. passing strength. coaches' use a eft If the old of calling signals Stanford university football eleven.

Commercial club playground. 1840 W. who recently turned professional on a man line defense and have their cen- was in vogue. the signal caller would caao-es. fat offer from an eleven in Florida.

Clark playground. 4615 W. ters out of the line all the time. Coach have to call the numbers three or four was cut about the face and bead by Horan playrround. 3035 W.

Van Buren-et. Wilce of Ohio State had as few as five times. He would have to shout to eying glass when an automobile in Lotran athletic field. 2657 Eon-av. men on the sermimage, line against both ends, the line and back field.

Then McLaren which be was riding collided with playground. 1520 W. Polk-et. Michigan when it was an open and there may be a In the bud. an Orleans playground.

815 Orleane-st shut guess that a Wolverine forward tile system. thq pilot simply calls the other near here today. He received 07001e athletic field 5015 fill'av pass was to be launched. Still. a well signal.

lie inquires of the players 1 emergency treatment at a hospital Rh no ni now nlavrrAnnd a i nelos where mere will be skating this "I'vy knuLt" la Ian rtuvkri- titan rrifftliOCI lin." Stanford team. Since then Smith has winter follow: Of course, the tackles can do a lot by it has many better points. The average been spending his vacation in. Ad playrroun Isl 191 Seminary-av ew crashing through to hurry the passer, football fan has no idea of the noise ams d. 9 York and Philadelphia.

Buetner playground. 3320 S. Ls sane-at. but it is the center; if he la intelli- i which is bhot down On the playing Netecs Cut In Crash. Boidey playrround.

3044 Dec. 3oyce athletic field. 647 Root-et. gent, who can raise havoc wit any 1 field during the pr of a bi ogress co ofield. 59 Against a team of known forward No 20 S.

Robey-et. playund. '21d-et. game. It is simply deafening.

Noise Force Huddle S) stern. forward pass attack. Ernie en IslMeavtee c'r 8'. in the 1925 Errnecather Stanford university football eleven. use a gilt i If the ld uelhod of calling signals passing strength.

coaches' 164 who recently turned rofessional on Man line defense and have their cen was in vogue. the signal caller would a cago.av. ters out of the line all the time. Coach have to call the numbers three or four fat offer from an eleven in Florida. Clark playrrottnd.

4615 W. Jackeon-blvd. was cut about the face and bead by Horan playrround. 3035 W. Van Buren-et.

Wilce of Ohio State had as few as five times. Ile would have to shout to flying glass when an automobile in Loran field. 2657 Eon-av. men on the scrmimage, line against both ends, the line and back field. Then which be was riding collided with McLaren playrround.

1520 W. Polk-et. Michigan when it was an open and there may be a In the bud- an other near here today. He received I shut guess that a Wolverine forward tile system. th pilot simply calls the emergency treatment at a hospital Rob play and.

903 Orleans playground. 815 Orleane-st 0-1-001, athletic sem. uni Zli-sv. i pass was to be launched. Still.

a well signal. Ile inquires of the players 1 ey S. 5035 sBohey-s here and left soon afterward. Sherwood plaYgronn 627 W. 57th-et.

Itimed and perfectly executed forward they understand. If no dissenting 1 Nevers was on his way to the Stan- State athletic. teld 49 E. 95thst. I pass attack is hard to stop.

I voice is raised. the pilot shouts het)." ford campus to pack his belongings WiLLTIPELIZte athletic field. 2024 Winnemac. I wrightwood playground. 2534 Greenwood.

Heat Won't Handicap Alabama. I The players jump into position and on preparatory to starting east tonight Beilfues natatorium. 17'5 Eighteenth place playground 1335 ist snapped with every player knowing when the car in which he was riding 11-Pl Writer traveled from coast to coast to During the season just closed the A certain starting signal the ball in 1 officiate in games and it was extremely the formation and what is expected of r. Fitzsimmons requested additional ltrueger.lt 3 1 0 Itobintionit time to meet the terms of the contract. err I 1 0 1 ilwvol.rf 3 5 1 2 0 31Thom0gon.e 0 0 1 I granted the request.

but the consibley.rt 1 o.Dmwttithe.e 3 0 2 tract was not lived up to, and on Nov. '2 1 0: EnatiehardtJe 0 0 2 RotHnonme 1 0 21Cowan 1g 1 1 2 27. 1925, notice in writing was served Sponsier.lit I 0 0 3 Eapton ig 0 9 11 4 I on Mr. Fitzsimmons that the con- 1A, aim on.rir 0 '2 '2 i 1 tract and subsequent extensions and Drucganullerx 0 0 1.1! modifications were no longer in force or effect SCOTCH BEWAIL I Thereafter 31r. Fitzsimmons subi milted other propositions to me.

The SALE OF SOCCER last one was submitted to me today. i and I have it under consideration. TO BRITISH I am anxious to fight both Wills i and Gene Tunrie.and I am ready to LONDON, England. Dec. er Id th be -t proposition offered ciaLJThe sale of professional associa- lily any promoter.

tion football players is becoming a fea I have entered into no contract ture in Britain like the sale of baseball with Andrew Weisberg. who repre. players in America. As high as sent a South Bend syndicate. players in America.

As high as sents a South Bend syndicate- Mr. Fitzsimmons requested additional time to meet the terms of the contract. I "1 granted the request. but the con- i tract was not lived up to, and on Nov. 7.

1925, notice in writing was served 2 I On Mr. Fitzsimmons that the con- i tract and subsequent extensions and modifications were no longer in force I or effect Thereafter Mr. Fitzsimmons sub- I mitted other propositions to me. The last one was submitted to me today. and I have it under consideration.

I am anxious to fight both Wills 1 1 Clarendon beach. 4501 Clarendon-ay. I collided with one driven by Frank Gus- 000 is reputed to have been paid for 1 Through With Kearns. tafson of San Mateo. Nevers received Grillath natatortum.

204th-et. and Hal that tennsfer of each rlayer to the 1 twit A Arnmq thA forphad 1 wan Rarpro Park hpah beach. 4501-Cla. don-av collided with one driven by Frank Gus- Clarendon 000 is reputed to have been paid for Through With Kearns. tarson of San Mateo.

Nevera received Gritath sagateeiu.m. 104i--h--et. and ila the transfer of each player to the Rogers Park bea, a cut across the forehead. He was Newcastle club and Scotland is much Whatever con excited. She sees a steady drain of to follow the regt4ng styles of play Lim in its uccsful xcutio ses een.

beach. 70th-et. and Lake Michigan. rimed. A lienilwortb-av and employed in each section and to watch My contract was with Fitzsimmons alone.

connection the taken to the hospital by a pasaing mo- Michigan. edAttr this A rkiumg! of this traveling estimate of their quallEcations obtained syndicate had with this Ltorist. After receiving treatment he Itainhow has left the impression that no Pc etion either have been sekn In action or an her best 'frotn coaches and other authorities con- men either to America or Scnith Bend match was with Fitzsimmons and not insisted on continuing to the campus of the country can claim gridiron to England. and fears her natiorua 1.1. 1 with me.

to proceed with his packing. prerrtacy. Just es good football la prestige in association football is seri- "Through many months, stories I played on the Pacific coast as on the with many years. ugly threatened. have appeared newspapers about Atlantic Neither ts any better than i Puts Oosterbaan at End.

in COLLEGE BASKETBALL I 41 rt star ryn I UULLLUL BtlUALL I Soccer has 'levee been as popular in offers made to me for a tight with 1 ot oh ev Soccer rias rever peen as popular made to me for a tight with! Babe Ruth Tries Handball to Cut Down 'Waistline Babe Ruth Tries vl Handl all 0 lit Dolvn aistl ne Valley conferences. while the cal- placed at end on the writer's all I 1 that displayed in the Western or Mis- Lenny uotittrbaan of who Scotland a England, where it is the souri was Wills and Tunney. that were Trade to i I Maryland. 21; NavT, 12- 30; St. Johns, Brooklyn, 18.

ichirain State. 28; Chicago, 21., Indiana, 33; laissah. 27. M. Louis 30; Bailer, 20.

Drake, 20; Illinois, 16. Minnesota. 21; Creighton. 20. Ile Cause, 33; Kentucky.

20. Shurtletr. 21; 111111104 College, 18. Valparaiso, 23. punches.

They weighed 145 pounds. Amateurs In Ring. 1 The bout between Ralph Mendoza of the Arcade gymnasium and Joe Jahelka of Ferretti's featured the list of amateur bouts. The, judges. Martin A.

Delaney and harry Forbes. ordered an extra round and at the finish of the period Jahelka was given the verdict. They wtlghed 130 pounds. In the other bouts Fernando Gonzales of the Arcade won from Harry Fierro of Malloy's on points. Joe of Manoy's was the victor over Frank Matra of Mullen's trYm in the second bout.

Cory Dolan of the Mullen gym Watt riven the verdict over Char-let Genaro of Coulon. and harry Fields of Mullen's won from Johnny Lee on points. Walter N'ewton of Malloy's defeated Frank Carter of Ferretti's and PM Hall was given the derision over Frank Sozolnik of Mullen's. Johnny lNIevers. the world's middleweight wrestling champion.

defeated Cyclone Rill in 12.00 with a crotch and tIalf nelson. and Joe Stecher. one of he claimants of the world's heavy-eight title, and John Freberg Ivrea. ten minutes to a draw. 1 I I iber of the game in the scouth is pro- conference he and allasestelrri is gressieg toy leaps and bounds.

I again seected for is old pos4tn at A good idea of the strength of south- left end. This player Wa ft practically I ern and coast football will be drawn a unanimous choice of all critics. Ile New Dec. on New Year's day when Alabama and was just about the best rereiver of for-Babe Ruth. a New York visitor.

Is very Washington, champions of the south ward passes in the country. lie had a much In earnest about his training for and pacific coast. respectively. meet at rice change of pace Lich enabled him next season. lie is down to 226 pounds, Pasadena.

It will be the first time a to outrun the defense to the ball. and he says. and yearns for even lower fig- southern eleven ever bas engaged hi his ability to telly high in the sir made urea. He has gone in for handball this intersectional classic. and the re- it possitle for him to snare seemingly than which there is no more strenuous suit will be followed closely by all men impossitle tosses.

lie boxed his tackle sportand has eschewed the primrose, identified with football. Eastern elev- well and few gains were made around life. I ens, which have made the trip in the him during the year. It is significant that the first thing Last. have complained of the beat.

I LaVern Ielweg of Marquette univerRuth did after arriving in this city wax, which was a handicap. This year the sity of Milwauliee. a player ho scales to telephone a friend and suggest a i west coast team will be under the to llea seounds. six feet tall. and golf match.

The links were flecked handicap of playing in hotter tempera- I rung the high hurdles in close to tifwith snow. but the Babe played any- i tUr than It is accustomed to. Ala-1 teen seconds. Is placed at right end. way.

'barna is accustomed to playing in hot Vilweg is an ideal running mate fee national game during the winter and 1 Me -Ty i -r--; wl pamoters or an -i where the annual contest for the foot- ball association cup draws tens of thou- other. I want to state that no one aside sands of spectators to see the final at from Fitzsimmon has made me the Wembley stadium. Scotland fears any direct. bona. Ede proposition, and 1 the only conclusion I can draw from she inevitably will be beaten in inter- i reports of these otters, and the lack national matches if her best pLayers of the offers.

is that some persons are are attracted by hig.l2 salaries and big trying to achieve publicity at my ex-bonuses to English clubs. pense. "There Is no truth to the rumors Rivers Seeks License as concerning a reconciliation between Ring Referee in California Jack Kearns and myself. I am through with Kearns. I am my own manager.

Los Angeles, CaL, Dec. but Attorney Fay Cannon of Rivers. one of the nearest kee is my legal representative and tutor all near champions of the ring, has viser. taken out an application to become a "I frequently have been misquoted referee under rules of the California to the effect that I inttnd to retire as state athletic commission. heavyweinht champion.

I will not re tire as champion as long as there remains any one whom the public wants me to meet in defense of my title. If any fair proposition is nu-de to me by a reliable promoter. or group at promoters. I intend to meet Wills and Tunney in 1226. JACK DEMPSEY." I.

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