Ban Johnson Rumors Spark Special New York Meeting
American league club owners gathered in New York for a hurried special meeting called by Ban Johnson amid circulating reports he may be ousted. Ruppert, Walker, and Pepper were floated as possible successors as discussion focused on constitution changes rather than immediate removal.
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United Press
New York
Ban Johnson
League
Johnson
Jacob Ruppert
Yankees
Sporting World
Ruppert
James J. Walker
George Wharton Pepper
Pennsylvania
Chicago
Tennis Players Gather for West Texas Meet at Tech
West Texas players from over 15 towns arrive in Lubbock for the annual West Texas Tennis tournament at Texas Tech. About 50 players will compete in doubles and singles across two days with cups and medals awarded to winners. Play expected to finish Saturday afternoon.
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Associated Press
Lubbock
West Texas
Texas Technological College
Always Near the Top By Feg Murray
Feg Murray argues Eleanor Goss lacks will to win but suggests she overthrows pressure by relaxing. He compares her to Bobby Jones early in his career and notes Goss’s sharp court craft yet limited national singles titles. Murray predicts she may beat Elizabeth Ryan or Mrs Mallory this year.
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Eleanor Goss
Miss Goss
Bobby Jones
America
New York
United States
Elizabeth Ryan
Helen Wills
Mrs. Mallory
Miss Ryan
Babe Ruth Not Swatter in Yesteryears High-Scoring Iowa Baseball Tale
Iowa City report recounts 19th century baseball feats with 87 runs in a single game and a state championship tilt in Burlington October 1867. Mount Pleasant Hawk-Eyes defeated Burlington Westerns as darkness halted play after eight innings. The Palimpsest notes pitchers lobbed, gloves were unused, and $275 prize package accompanied the victory.
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Iowa
Burlington
Mount Pleasant
Hawk-Eyes
Burlington Westerns
Iowa State Historical Society
Ottumwa Actives
Orchard City Club
The
Palimpsest
Rocky Mountain A A U Branch Formed in Denver
The Rocky Mountain division of the American A A U revived after a decade with 10 associations including Denver University, Denver Y M C A and South High School. J Lyman Bingham of the University of Denver was named president and Rex B Yeager of the Denver Athletic Club was elected secretary and treasurer.
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United Press
Denver
Rocky Mountain
American Athlete Union
Lincoln
Nebraska
Colorado
Wyoming
J. Lyman Bingham
University of Denver Athletic Department
Rex B. Yeager
Denver Athletic Club
Denver University
Denver Y. M. C. A
South High School
de Molay
Co-Opera
Texans In Our Last Mistake To Lose Game
Amarillo and Tulsa opened the Texans twelve day stay with rough starts and costly errors. Oilers won 12 to 9 after a poor Texans showing. A rematch was set for this afternoon as observers noted the Texans strengthening their tie club with local schools and colleges. Plans floated for a summer field meet and winter indoor events including boxing wrestling basketball and track.
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Texans
Amarillo
Tulsa
Oilers
Tie Club
State Teachers College
School of Mines
Fort Collins High School
Colorado College
Casey
Blaeholder
Naylor
Bolen
Porter
Black
Beck
Restewbenes
Swansboro
Saenees
Gonzales
Kelly
Davis
Connelly
Gunther
Nufer
Adams
Newton
Grimes
Brannon
Bennett Beck
Munson
Sturdy
Kress
Bran
Newest Cub Eddie Pick Joins Chicago Cubs
Eddie Pick, a former American Association third baseman, has been purchased by Joe McCarthy to bolster the Cubs as they enter the pennant race. Known for strong batting and fielding, Pick is regarded as one of the top minor league third basemen with potential in the majors.
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Chicago Cubs
Eddie Pick
American Association
Joe McCarthy
Cubs
Pick
Colorado Names New Commission Secretary
The state civil service commission certified E. J. Moyland of Pueblo as secretary of the state boxing commission, replacing W. L. Morrissey who faces a possible fight to keep the post. Norton Montgomery, boxing commission chairman, plans to contest Morrissey’s removal.
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Colorado
United Press
Denver
State Civil Service Commission
E. J. Moyland
Pueblo
State Boxing Commission
W. L. Morrisey
Morrissey
Boxing Commission
Civil Service Claims
Norton Montgomery
Cubs cling to first as Pirates threaten comeback
The Cubs beat the Pirates 2 to 1 in a rain interrupted pitchers battle to stay a point ahead in the National League. Dawson held Chicago to three hits while Carlson allowed four for Pittsburgh. The Pirates have two chances to regain the lead as the Cubs push a winning streak to eight games.
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Cubs
Buccaneers
Pirates
Chicago
Cub
Dawson
Carlson
Pittsburgh
Brooklyn Robins
New York Giants
Giants
Robins
Dazzy Vance
St. Louis Cardinals
Boston
Cincinnati Reds
Phillies
Cardinals
St. Louis
Tiger
Detroit
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Esmeralda
Hamlet
Hanor UV
Grd-Ranning
Lit Tetader
Wightman
Babe Ruth
Iowa City
Ile DE France
Ocean Greyhounds
French Line
Plymouth-Havre
al. de France
Myron
Ane
Meidan Trin
WEST
Athletic Union
Eddie
Morn
Shupe
Achenbach
Sone
Mungon
Nisin
Teck and
LOT NO
W. 6Th Street
Yanks
Toronto
Toronto Leafs
Huggins and Company
Panhandle
Anay
Jones Brothers
Tire Service
Ninth and
Tyler
Royal Cord
Jonf
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