Major Leagues End Season Date Set By Landis
New York December 16. High Commissioner Landis settled the baseball season date by approving September 26 as the closing date after a three day meeting. American league support broke the National league deadlock, rain and weather were noted, and changes include eight days before finish for both races. President Ban Johnson backed the decision as the joint session wrapped up.
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Johnson Wins Ten Thousand Dollar AL Salary Boost
New York December 10 The $10,000 salary raise and a five year extension of contract for Ban Johnson, president of the American league, were adopted by a seven to one vote. Chicago White Sox secretary Harry Grabiner said Chicago opposed the proposal, while William Haridge stated the vote was unanimous in favor.
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veterans in deals
Veterans figures have moved in the major league market with ex‑stars joining clubs as coaches and staff. Joe McGinnity signs with Brooklyn as a coach alongside Joe Kelly of the Orioles era, while Bill Killefer reaches an assist role with the Cardinals under Hornsby. Otto Miller and Joe Sudgen will work with Dodgers and Phillies departments, and Detroit and Cleveland make player trades including Homer Wssel, Ernest Vache, Billy Jen, Gus Jonster, Fred Haney, and Chick Fewster in reshuffles ahead of next season.
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Grange Hopes to Play Saturday in Detroit Game
Pittsburg December 10 Harold Red Grange, hurt in today’s Bears vs All Stars clash, hopes to return for Saturday’s Detroit game. Bears coach George Halas says Grange may play in 3-4 days after ligament tear and a broken blood vessel in his right arm are examined.
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Motion Picture Owners block Grange film deal
New York December 16 The Motion Picture Owners of America said via General Manager Joseph M Seider that Red Grange would be barred from screens if the 300000 contract with an independent producer was deemed bank publicity The exhibitors board will study the matter at its next meeting and could ban Grange from film roles tied to the Arrow corporation contract
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College Game Vindicated by Ade on Grange Strain
Washington December 10 George Ade author and sports patron says college football is vindicated over the professional game as Harold Red Grange struggles through six games in eight days. Ade notes Grange’s fatigue and overpromotion harming the sport but defends Grange for leaving college for money and praises him as a good, decent player.
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Judge Burke Honored As Body Returns To Seattle
A Great Northern train carrying the body of Judge Thomas Burke arrived in Seattle after his sudden death in New York during a Carnegie Endowment address. Superintendents at each division point accompanied the funeral party, paying homage at every stop.
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Basketball scorers and player trades in Indiana and Chicago
In Bloomington Indiana WA led Miami U 47 to 26. The Chicken Hawks shortstop was bound for Newark of the Internationals. Clyde Beck an L A infielder was bought by the Cubs. Napoleon Lajoie, famed second baseman with Cleveland in earlier years, accepted the commissioner post of the Ohio Pennsylvania league.
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Montana 15 Looking for New Grid Coach
Delegates from Montana and Oregon Agricultural College attended the Pacific coast intercollegiate athletic conference meeting in Seattle. Dr J W Stewart of Montana sought a new football coach as the Aggies pressed to keep baseball as a major sport. The group included Dean A B Cordley Coach Paul Schissler Carl Lodell and R A Kearns. Football schedules plan kicks off with managers meeting and faculty reps assembly tomorrow afternoon. The University of Washington hosts a banquet tomorrow night.
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R. A. Kearns
Miss Wills Leaves for Europe to Play Tennis Abroad
Berkeley. Helen Wills national women's tennis champion has secured a six month leave from the University of California to study art in France beginning January. She will land at Havre around January 15 with her mother and plans to compete in Nice Cannes and Riviera tournaments before going to England for Wimbledon then defend her title in the United States. The trip is independent of any tennis organization and she will acclimate on European courts before entering events.
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Everett Scott to Retire From Game
Everett Scott, renowned as the American league iron man with 1,807 consecutive games from 1916 to 1925 for the Red Sox and Yankees, is set to retire voluntarily. Washington Americans manager Stanley Harris disclosed the move while assessing next season’s outlook. He notes Roger Peckinpaugh will reclaim shortstop, Scott’s bowling alley venture in Fort Wayne, and mentions Buddy Myer as a versatile infield option.
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Latvia Ships Flour to Finland After War Gap
Latvian mills run at capacity as flour ships from Latvia to Finland resume for the first time since the war, signaling a restored trade link and strong production.
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Berlenbach to defend heavyweight title at MSG
World champion Paul Berlenbach prepared for a 16 round title bout at Madison Square Garden against Jack Delaney of Bridgeport. Delaney weighed 166 pounds, Berlenbach 173, with a 10 round co feature pitting George Cook of Australia against King Solomon of Panama.
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Bill Kelly Sacrifices National Fame for Montana
Montana quarterback Bill Kelly, urged by Lawrence Perry in the South Bend Tribune, stayed with the University of Montana rather than accept offers from Washington or Southern California. His loyalty made him a local celebrity and a standout on a small team, yet possibly cost him national fame.
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Fresh rumors on Dempsey Wills boxing plans in 1930s
Chicago reports a new batch of rumors about a Dempsey versus Wills bout next summer. Promoter Floyd Fitzsimmons and attorney Ray Cannon say they will meet Dempsey in Los Angeles to discuss withdrawing the South Bend syndicate and selecting new financiers. Possible venue talks include Boyle's Thirty Acres New Jersey with Tex Rickard as promoter.
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Montana Collegiands Meet in Butte to Map Schedules
Members of the Montana College conference will convene this afternoon at the New Finlen hotel in Butte to draw up schedules for basketball and football. Coaches from Montana State, Mines, Normal, Mount St. Charles, and Intermountain Union will be present. A board of control meeting will follow to handle routine matters with attendees listed by college.
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Boxers Enter Montana Amateur Tourney at Knights of Columbus
More than 80 boxers across seven divisions are expected at the Knights of Columbus gym next week to crown Montana amateur champions. Referees will be former fighters Montana Jack Sullivan and his brother Jere, who will bring top experience to the event as locals prepare the arena with new bleachers and seating.
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Former Butte Boy Plays in West Point Thanksgiving Game
Robert N. Naylor, a former Butte high pupil and West Point cadet, played in the annual Goal-Engineer game at West Point on Thanksgiving. Naylor, son of Estelle N. Smith of Los Angeles and appointed by Rep. John M. Evans, contributed in rifle and pistol practice and boxing. His Engineers were defeated by the Goats 22 to 0.
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Bowling day agent fired at Colorado school party
Governor Morley dismissed Julius Weinberger deputy chief state prohibition agent in Denver in the presence of Louis W. Scherf for alleged implication in a drinking party at the Colorado Industrial School for Boys at Golden last September.
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Bobcats Open Holiday Tour With 16 Games Abroad
Montana State college basketball coach Ott Romney leads eight Bobcat players on a lengthy holiday trip through Washington Oregon California Nevada and Idaho, with 16 games against Pacific coast teams before returning for January classes. Notables include Captain Hartwig Glynn Cottam McGuin Williams Winner Cummings and Harma and standout John Breeden. The trip features games in Butte Moscow Spokane Tacoma Stockton Los Angeles and Reno among others, forming the longest conditioning voyage yet for the Bobcats.
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Thye Defeats Yokel For Portland Heavyweight Win
Ted Thye of Portland defeated Mike Yokel of Salt Lake City in a two hour bout to win the decision. The only fall occurred at 1 hour 40 minutes 40 seconds from an arm scissors hold, securing Thye the heavyweight claim.
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Cap Anson and the early sluggers of baseball
Adrian C. Anson begins the piece noting Ruth as the premier slugger of all time and questions how early stars like Anson Lajoie Crawford Sisler Delahanty Heilmann Wheat Jackson Collins Frisch would fare with the lively ball. He praises Ruth for consistency while outlining the styles and strengths of prominent sluggers across eras.
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