Hornsby trade considered as master stroke
Giants owner John McGraw reshapes the team for a pennant run by adding Rogers Hornsby from the Cardinals in a high profile deal. Frank Prisch and Jimmy Ring depart for the trade as McGraw plans a mix of veterans and college recruits for spring training. Travis Jackson at shortstop and Bill Terry considered to replace George Kelly at first base as the Giants rebuild.
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New York
John Mctrow
Hiseign
Giants
Gotham
Brooklyn
St. Louis
Philadelphia
McGraw
Rogers Jornsby
Carinals
Frank ‘Risch
Jimmy Ring
Meraw
Meraw Aleo
Bill Terry
George Kelly
Travis Jackson
Musterole Relief Through Mustard Ointment Advertisement
A vintage chest cold remedy touts Musterole as a clean white ointment made with oil of mustard. It promises quick pain relief from sore throat bronchitis and scarlike ailments without the blistering of traditional mustard plasters.
How to slice a golf shot for a draw
Instructional piece by H. B. Martin explaining how to slice a golf ball scientifically. It covers stance changes left foot away from the line, open stance, and shifting weight to produce an outside-in path for a controlled draw and the role of the clubface when opening.
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Bell Syndicate, Inc
McGraw Eyes Strong Prospect Infield and Rebuilding Crew
The plan includes six candidates for infield roles with Eddie Farrell and former Pennsylvania captain among six. George Harper joins from Philadelphia while Bev Lebourveau Al Tyson Heinie Mueller and Melvin Att stay from last year. New recruits include Al Moore Andrew Reese Texas Jeanes Otis Carter Red Smith plus backstops Devermer Florence Hamby. McGraw aims to avoid a second division and adds Burleigh Grimes to a pitching staff that already includes Virgil Barnes Fitzsimmons Greenfield McQuillan and others with Thomas Porter Holland among minor leaguers seeking roles.
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Irish Meusel
Ross Young
George Harper
Phillies
Bev Lebourveau
al Tyson
Heinie Mueller
Melvin Att
al Moore
Jersey City
Andrew Reese
Memphis
Texas
Jeanes
Birmingham
Otis Carter
Newark
Red Smith
William and Mary
al Devermer
Louisville
Paul Florence
Sanford Hamby
Norfolk
McGraw
Jack Bentley
Burleigh Grimes
Robins
Virgil Barnes
Fred Fitzsimmons
Kent Greenfield
Hugh McQuillan
Fair Thomas
New Haven
Ned Porter
University of Florida
Howard Holland
University of Virginia
Seed testing girls reach milestone at Cambridge lab
More than 20 000 packages of seeds were tested in the last year by twenty five girls employed in the British national seed testing station at Cambridge England.
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British National
Cambridge
England
Johnson and Landis face clash over open hearing
The feud between President Ban Johnson of the American League and Commissioner Kenesaw Mountain Landis escalates as Johnson calls for a public hearing in the Cobb Speaker case. Landis declines to comment while committees meet at French Lick to discuss the matter.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Ban Johnson
American League
League
Speaker
Cobb
Landin
Johnson
Landis
French Lick
Wiltse Seen as Future Great Southpaw by Lee Fohl
Lee Fohl, ex Boston Red Sox manager, predicts Whitey Wiltse could become the top left handed pitcher in the American League within three years if he gains confidence. Fohl notes Wiltse has great natural ability, but lacks self belief and could improve control.
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Lee Fohl
Boston Red Sox
Whitey” Wiltse
Wiltse
Fohl
Oklahoma City to Play Cubs schedule set in spring
Oklahoma City Western leaguers unveil a bold spring itinerary with six Texas league tests and five home exhibitions. Dallas, Fort Worth, Wichita Falls, and Weatherford games mark the plan before two home dates with St Paul on April 2 and 3. John Holland reinsures the Savages reach Excelsior Springs to draft the schedule with Dale Gear.
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Oklahoma City
Chicago Nationals
Dallas
Cats
Fort Worth
Detroit
Indians
Springs
Holland
Weatherford
Tulia Hornets win four games in two days
Tulia High School Hornets defeated Hale Center twice 61 to 18 and 27 to 15 and beat Lockney 64 to 18 and 84 to 12 in two days. Passing, teamwork and strong defense marked the wins as Tulia eyes Canyon for district title.
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Tulia High School Hornets
Lockney
Ase Hale
Hale Center
Plainview
Canyon
Flashes of Life AP Snippets نا
In Washington General Andrews says a government medicinal company may need to produce 10 000 000 gallons yearly as bootleg liquor fills demand. Trachimwicz and Comstock set coffee drinking records. Stephani’s estate worth 184 182 88 dollars with 11 year growth behind bars. Passaic chief Zober eyed badge radios to summon cops within three miles using wristwatch lights.
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Washington
General Andrews
Government Medicinal Corporation
New York
Alphonse J. Stephani
Passaio
N. J
Zober
Delaney and Maloney To Fight February 18 At MSG
Tex Rickard nearly completed talks for a heavyweight elimination bout between Jack Delaney and Jim Maloney set for February 18 at Madison Square Garden. The winner would face Gene Tunney's potential opponent as part of the tournament. Dempsey remains unsigned, with Berlenbach versus McTigue and Paolino Uzcudun versus Knute Hansen also planned tests in the prompt schedule.
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Associated Press
New York
Tex Rickard
Jack Delaney
Jim Maloney
Madison Square Garden
Delaney
Rickard
Gene Tunney
Jack Dempsey
Paul Berlenbach
Paolino Uzcudun
Famous Dogs to Compete in Soon er Trials
Oklahoma City set to host the fifth annual Oklahoma Field Trials with top handlers Ed Farrior Chesley Harris and Mack Pritchet expected to enter the subscription stake. National champion Muscle Shoals Jake Grey mist McTyre Oklahoma City Jack and others slated to run. Judge head W Campbell of Tulsa joins a program using Johnson pasture courses 20 miles south of the city with a $30 entrance fee for the subscription stake.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma Field Trials Association
U. S. Proctor
Ed Farrior
Chesley Harris
Mack Pritchett
Muscle Shoals
Jake
Greymist
McTyre
Jack
Oklahoma
Proctor
W. Campbell
Tulsa
Johnson Pasture
Newcastle Road
New Manager Takes Over Stribling to Pursue Title
Tao Floyd Stribling gains new guidance as Walk Miller assumes management duties replacing Ma and Pa Stribling. Miller, who steered Tiger Flowers to the middleweight crown, aims to steer Stribling toward championship prospects.
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Stribling
Pa Stribling
Walk Miller
Tiger Flowers
Bobby Jones Leads in 1926 Racing Statistics
New York Jan 18 Bobby Jones a jockey led all his class in 1926 with 190 wins from 1161 mounts. L Fator followed with 143 wins from 611 mounts as race season tallies emerge.
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Bobby Jones
New York
L. Fator
Annual Stockholders Meeting Notice for Amarillo Association
Announcement for the Amarillo Building and Loan Association annual stockholders meeting to elect officers. Meeting held at 812 Taylor Street at 6 p m on Friday January 21 1927 with R M Nash as secretary.
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The
Amarillo Building and Loan Association
Taylor Street
R. M
Nash
Giants Leader Signs Another College Star
Jan 18. Manager John McGraw of the New York Giants taps former Illinois star Ed ward Kallina as a rookie pitcher with power hitting. Kallina, noted for football and baseball prowess, played in Bloomington in the Three-I League before McGraw approved his addition.
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New York
John McGraw
New York Giants
Illinois
Edward Kallina
Babe Ruth
Bloomington
McGraw
O. K
Fugary Arena to Cost 5 Million in Brooklyn
Humbert J. Fugary announced plans to start work March 1 on an indoor multi sport arena in Brooklyn costing between 5 million and 6 million dollars. The facility will be named the Fugary arena with seating for 26 000 to 80 000, reportedly larger than Madison Square Garden.
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New York
Humbert J. Fugary
Brooklyn
Fugary
Madison Square Garden
Simmons U Tops Howard Payne In Abilene Basketbal
Simmons University defeats Howard Payne 28 to 21 in Abilene basketball action. The scoreline highlights a low scoring contest as Simmons pulls ahead in the second half.
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Abilene
Simmons U
Howard Payne
Leading British pro golfer breaks long hole out drought
London Jan 18 Charles Johns, renowned British professional golfer with 25 years in the sport, had never holed out in a single shot until recently. Within six days he achieved a rare double feat securing a decisive advantage in a major circuit event.
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London
Charles Johns
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