Baseball leagues push shorter schedule and reporting plan
Dec 11 1924 National and American Leagues meet to choose shorter seasons with a Sept 28 closing option. A plan for reporting franchises to Landis and leagues advances, while universal draft and directorate shifts reshape leadership. Brooklyn factional dispute remains under Heydler’s cautious guidance.
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William J. Chipman
Associated Press
New York
Barnard
Landis
National Association of Professional Baseball
Corsicana High School Beats State Orphans Home 15 0
In Corsicana Texas the Corsicana High School eleven defeated the State Orphans Home class B district champions 15 to 0 in a charity game. The first half was scoreless as the Tigers broke through in the third and fourth periods.
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Corsicana
Tex
Corsicana High School
State Orphans Home
Tigers
Howard Grubbs Accepts Place On Texas Squad
Howard Grubbs, Texas Christian University quarterback, accepted a slot on the Southwest team for the Dixie Classic in Dallas. The Southwest may also add SMU captain Choc Sanders after a cancellation notice for the East-West game. Purdue’s Art Pharmer and Les Fulkrabek from Minnesota accepted to join the Southwest in the Big Ten clash.
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Unied Press
Dallas
Tex
Howard Grubbs
Choc” Sanders
Ray Morrison
Purdue
Phelan
TEXAS
Associated Press
Horned Frogs
Texas Christian University
Jimmy Phelan
Art Pharmer
Les Fulkrabek
University of Minnesota
Rudolph and Natalie Lead Billiard Meet
Erwin Rudolph of Chicago defeated Onofrio Laurie of Brooklyn 125 to 51 in ten innings while Natalie beat Joseph J. McCann of Jacksonville 125 to 38 in fifteen innings at the world pocket billiard tournament in Detroit.
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The
Associated Press
Detroit
Mich
Erwin Rudolph
Chicago
Pasquale Natalie
Rudolph
Onofrio Laurie
Brooklyn
Natalie
Joseph J. McCann
Jacksonville
Fla
Canada to enter Davis Cup again in 1930
Canada will again challenge for the Davis Cup in 1930, decided by the Canadian Lawn Tennis Association council in Toronto. The entry was cabled to Paris for the American Zone draw to be made the first week in January.
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Associated Press
Toronto
Canada
Canadian Lawn Tennis Association
Paris
Breckenridge Buckaroos Shine In Spectator Frenzy
West Texas football passion peaks as Breckenridge Buckaroos defeat Amarillo Golden Sandstorm, inspiring student spirit and large marching band support. The crowd’s emotion lingered long after the final whistle, highlighting district pride and local coaching leadership.
All-Star West Club Complete for Annual Go
San Francisco reports the All-Star West Club adds Missouri backfield star John Waldorf. He says the squad will need seasoning given the talent. The Southwest Conference finishes its annual meeting with no plans to expand or reduce members. Arkansas remains firmly in, and Centenary has a year schedule with every member except MU.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
John Waldorf
University of Missouri
Arkansas
Centenary
Razorbacks
Thomson
Texas
Sweet potatoes yield in Alabama averages 110 bushels per acre
Alabama farmers reported sweet potatoes averaging 110 bushels per acre this year. The figure reflects general crop performance across counties with notes of steady yields amid variable weather, signaling moderate harvest expectations for growers statewide.
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Alabama
West to Represent in East West Charity Game
The West squad will represent the region in the East West charity game. Western lineup includes Lom and Clark from California and Colorado College, Pomeroy from Utah, Gilmore from Oregon State, Hunting from Gonzaga, Sloan from Nebraska, Waldorf from Missouri, Fredericks of Olympic Club San Francisco, with linesmen and tackles listed from multiple colleges and clubs.
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Lom
California
Clark
Colorado College
Pomeroy
Utah
Gilmore
Oregon State
Hunting
Gonzaga
Sloan
Nebraska
Waldorf
Missouri
Fredericks
Olympic Club of
San Francisco
Churchill
Oklahoma
Striff
Alsabrook
Texas A
Halmgren
Whitman
Diehl
Idaho
Brown
Texas
Ackerman
St. Mary's
Richards
Gregor
Washington
Herrin
Schwarz
Brumbelow
Texas Christian
Roy Riegels
Seghetti
St. Mary’s
Strangler Lewis Wins in Two Falls in London
Strangler Lewis defeated George Hills of Rockford Illinois in straight falls at London Ontario. The first fall came in 31 minutes via a headlock and the second fell in two minutes after Hills missed a flying tackle and fell on his head.
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Associated Press
London
Ont
Strangler
Lewis
George Hills
Rockford
Hills
St Edwards Elects Football Co Captains in 1930
Henry Palmer of Ennis and Roland Blackwell of Weslaco were named co captains of the 1930 St Edward's football team. Louis Munoz of El Paso is listed among 1929 letter winners, highlighting the squad in Austin.
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Associated
Austin
Tex
Henry Palmer
Ennis
Roland Blackwell
Weslaco
St. Edward’s
Louis Munoz
el Paso
Fights Last Night Highlights From Boxing Cities
A roundup of recent boxing results with numerous regional bouts. Cuban fighter Kid Chocolate stopped Herman Silverberg in New York while Jimmy Goodrich beat Johnny Ciccone in Flint. Other notable wins include Babe Herman in Moorhead and Ted Goodrich’s knockout in Jacksonville.
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New York
Kid Chocolate
Cuba
Herman Silverberg
Brooklyn
Flint
Mich
Jimmy Goodrich
Buffalo
N. Y
Johnny Ciccone
Schenectady
Matt Flannigan
Denver
Tony Lombardo
Toledo
Minneapolis
Jack Thompson
San Francisco
Billy Wells
England
Babe Herman
Moorhead
Minn
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Birmingham
Ala
Britt Gorman
Flash Random
Jack McCann
St. Paul
Tim Derby
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Davenport
Johnny Burps
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N. J
Jacquette Elverillo
Panama
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St. Louis
Jack Herman
Chicago
Indianapoli
Eddie Anderson
Cody
Wyo
Jimmy Reed
Iowa Would Welcome In Big Six Group
LAWRENCE Kansas December 11 Dr F C Allen director of athletics at Kansas University said any proposal to include Iowa University ousted from the Big Ten in the Big Six conference would be received favorably here It had been indicated Iowa might seek membership in some other circuit Our attitude toward Iowa is very friendly Dr Allen said He pointed out C C Williams faculty athletic advisor at Iowa formerly held that position here and that he had implicit confidence in his conduct of Iowa sports.
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Kan
F. C. Allen
Kansas University
Iowa University
Big Ten
Iowa
Allen
C. C. Williams
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