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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1927
Page
16
The American and National League clubs agreed after a joint meeting that the major minor league agreement could terminate January 14 1928 when its seven year term ends if the minors want to end relations. They also set a February 1 truce date for the minors to decide whether to renegotiate or continue under the present system.
Waco Tigers and Abilene Eagles clash for the Texas Interscholastic league gridiron title with both teams aiming for a state crown. Pre game notes favor Waco’s offense after scoring 716 points this season, while Abilene seeks a hard fought, edge drawing showdown as in their 1923 3 to 0 win.
Major and Minor leagues, after six hours of talks, agreed to let the Minor leagues decide by February 1, 1928 whether to terminate the National agreement. The Majors would allow a break, potentially creating a separate Minor league group outside Landis era rules, with uncertain future implications for baseball.
Twenty rounds of championship boxing loom at Madison Square Garden with Ted Morgan defending his 180 pound title against Joe Glick in the main bout. semi final features Izzy Schwartz versus Newsboy Brown with the flyweight crown in view. Morgan, defending since 1925, aims to add glory beyond his current crown as the evening promises a crowded, high stakes card.
Cleveland dispatch recalls Roger Peckinpaugh becoming manager after an internal Yankees revolt in 1921. A faction of players mooted ousting Miller Huggins, planning to strike and back Peckinpaugh, amid tension aboard a Pullman and ongoing pennant race.
Agreements restrict Major League players from betting on other clubs or offering bonuses for playing. The measures were adopted unanimously as part of compliance with minor leagues' demands, aiming to curb improper incentives and maintain integrity in competition.
Cleveland December 16 1927 Jerry Bradley halfback of Wittenberg College tops kicking lists with six field goals from placement on eight tries and 20 points after touchdown in 24 trials. His six field goals included the only scores in two games.
Lightweight champion Sammy Mandell faces challenger Johnny ODonnell in a Milwaukee bout as bettors show Mandell favored to win two to one. ODonnell, a long-time west coast fighter since 1923, seeks an upset despite the odds and his boastful posturing.
Vision across the country notes a Toronto title bout on Monday night while Pennsylvania hosts a budding tournament. Fidel La Barba, former flyweight champion, vacates his title to study medicine at Stanford University.
A reader advises reviving dried glue by adding hot vine gar drop by drop until it becomes liquid again noting vinegar should reach boiling point.
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