Major League Meeting Sets 169 Playing Days Outlook
At the Biltmore the National and American Leagues debated the 1900s long term closing date while Landis pressed a rule forcing clubs to notify authorities on buying smaller franchises. Broadcasting policy and player trades also topped the agenda as Grover Alexander returned to Baker Bowl where he once starred.
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William J. Chipman
Associated Press
New York
Biltmore
John Heydler
Ernest Barnard
Boston
K. M. Landis
Landis
Grover Cleveland
Alexander
Philadelphia
Alex the Great
University of Iowa drops 22 athletes over trust fund charges
The Iowa board in control of athletics ruled 22 athletes ineligible for violating conference eligibility by receiving aid from a trust fund. Five football players were named among those affected including co captain Mike Farrath and others from Iowa, Indiana, Illinois, Nebraska, and Missouri. The board invited the Big Ten to review the case to consider reinstatement while preserving its control over university staff selections and retaining track coach George T. Bressnahan.
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Iowa City
University of Iowa
Wester
Iowa Board
Trust Fund
Mike Farrath
Michigan City
Ind
George T. Bressnahan
Bowman to Try Hand at Making Stadium Profit
CHICAGO Dec 12 John F Bowman of Chicago, famed for heading big conventions, now tests the task of turning red to blue in the Chicago Stadium books. Directors named Bowman general manager after ousting Paddy Harmon. The $7,000,000 west side arena has earned some money from boxing but lost funds due to missed expositions and conventions.
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Chicago
John F. Bowman
Chicago Stadium Corporation
West Side
Bowman
Patrick
Paddy
Harmon
Amateur Runners Invited to Meet In United States
Leading European track athletes invited by the Amateur Athletic Union to boost the 1932 Olympic talent are expected in the United States this winter for indoor events. Notables include Poland's Stanislaw Piekiwicz and Italy's Travernari, Baccali, and Facelli, with invitations extended to athletes from Finland, Germany, and France. England has so far declined.
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United States
New York
Europe
Amateur Athletic Union
Stanislaw Piekiwicz
Poland
Nurmi” Club
Italy
Hector Travernari
Italian Athletic Federation
Louis Baccali
Louis Facelli
England
Finland
Larva
Loukla
Buchner
Englehardt
Boxing Roundup of Wins In Multiple Cities
The Associated Press reports a series of boxing results across locations. Harry Wills defeated Andrea Castano in New York. Fred Lenhart outpointed Chuck Burns in Great Falls. Fred Mahan stopped Babe Anderson in Oakland.
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The
Associated Press
New York
Harry Wills
Andrea Castano
Mexico
Great Falls
Mont
Fred Lenhart
Spokane
Chuck Burns
San Antonio
Oakland
Cal
Fred
Mahan
el Paso
Babe’’ Anderson
Santos
Major League to cut 25 cent tickets for pupils in 1930
Chicago reports that school children may gain 25 cent admission to all major league games in 1930 except weekends and holidays. Commissioner Landis and Alderman Bowler planned a joint New York meeting to push cut rate tickets, arguing low prices would restore youth interest in baseball.
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Chicago
Kenesaw M. Landis
Thomas J. Bowler
New York
Bowler
Three Coaches Mentioned for Washington Vacancy
A Seattle Times dispatch cites Purdue’s Jimmy Phelan, Minnesota’s Clarence Spears, and Iowa’s Bert Ingwersen as candidates for the University of Washington football coaching post. The report, by sports editor George Varnell, notes Varnell accompanies Earl Campbell from Chicago to Seattle.
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Seattle
Wash
Seattle Times
George Varnell
Jimmy Phelan
Purdue
Clarence Spears
Minnesota
Bert Ingwersen
Iowa
University of Washington
Varnell
Earl Campbell
Chicago
Ada Enacts Ordinance Limiting Vehicle Speeds and Signals
Ordinance 496 establishes speed limits in Ada city streets with 15 mph in business districts and near schools or hospitals, 20 mph in residential areas, and 8 mph at street intersections. It prescribes semaphore hand signals for turns and requires traffic officers to direct vehicles before entering congested intersections. It also bans turning around unless an officer signals clearance.
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City of
Ada
Final selection to be announced within a week
From Bismarck North Dakota an announcement notes a final selection will be made within a week as Varnell sails.
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Bismarck
N. D
Varnell Sail
Sumter Named Wrestling Coach at Southeastern Teachers
Bob Sumter former Oklahoma wrestler will coach Southeastern Teachers College wrestlers this year. He inherits Marvin Moore and Rosie McCord among liftouts, with Woodward Taylor Hackney Reese Ausley and Portman among those planning to join. Durant Democrat.
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Bob Sumter
Savage
Southeastern Teachers College
Sumter
University of Oklahoma
Marvin Moore
Ramsey
Rosie McCord
Woodward
Taylor
Hackney
Reese
Ausley
Portman
Durant Democrat
Ada Prospects for Year Highlight Growth and Health Drive
Ada public health figures show local efforts to fight tuberculosis and improve child health alongside expected economic growth. Building loans, new roads, oil field employment, and established firms bolster Ada's future, with school health education funded by Christmas seal sales aiding disease prevention in children.
Christmas seal sales fall short in Ada health program boost
Ada reports lower than expected sales of Christmas seals as funds support a city health program. Joseph B. Cole notes the shortfall partly due to confusion on local use. Two booths will operate December 14 and 21 in downtown to raise funds for school health clinics and follow up work.
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Ada
Joseph B. Cole
Parent-Teacher Association of
Smith-Cole
Slaner’s
Public Health Committee
Left Hand Signal Draws Traffic Officer’s Attention
A person drawing a traffic officer’s notice uses a left hand wave. The gesture is performed with a circular motion to capture attention after a horn or instrument sounds.
Attempt to Bomb New Orleans Car Nipped in Bud
Police believe a midnight dynamite plot on streetcar tracks was foiled when a passerby spotted three men placing explosive on the tracks near New Orleans. William R. Diettel reported seeing three men exit a large green auto and flee after taking the dynamite.
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New Orleans
William R. Diettel
Diettel
Gordon Slated for Golf Presidency
Chicago December 12 Leslie S. Gordon of Indian Hills Country Club Chicago is slated for election as president of the Western Golf Association. The annual meeting will elect officers and set courses and dates for 1930 tournaments. Gordon would succeed Robert M. Cutting of Chicago.
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Chicago
Leslie S. Gordon
Indian Hills Country Club
Western Golf Association
Gordon
Robert M. Cutting
Today's Choice Quotes from Dr Cabot
A compact collection of Bible verses compiled by the Bible Guild. It presents lines from John Luke and Matthew and notes the series concludes with this installment.
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Richard C. Cabot
Harvard University
John
The
Bible Guild
Bank Rate Cut to Five Percent in Britain
London officials reduced the bank rate from five and a half to five percent citing monetary improvement spurred by gold inflows and stronger sterling. The move follows gold shipments from South Africa and Australia and reduced drain to France, signaling anticipated further gold movements.
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London
Sterling Exchange
New York
United States
South Africa
Australia
Great Britain
France
Foley's Honey and Tar Cough Medicine Endorsed
A mother praises Foley's Honey and Tar as the best cough medicine for children with quick relief and no opiates or harmful ingredients, encouraging parents to ask for Foley's.
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Foley
Oklahoma City Boosters Triumph Over Durant Savages
The Oklahoma City Boosters opened their 1928-30 cage campaign with a 49 to 26 victory over the Southeastern Teachers Savages of Durant. Bruce Drake led with 16 points, Bill Haller had 15, Laughlin topped Durant with 10.
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Oklahoma City
Bill Haller
Bruce Drake
University of Oklahoma
Oklahoma City Boosters
Southeastern Teachers Savages
Durant
Byrd’s Eye View Hoped For as Poles Clash
A Butte Daily Post quote notes women saying men count less while busy with the season and anticipates a news reel showing a Byrd’s eye view of the two Poles in a modern moment.
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Byrd
Butte Daily Post
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