Baseball Magnates Gather in New York
Baseball magnates from the National and International leagues and the American association met in New York for a week of conferences. Talks focused on world series rules and potential league reforms, with Barney Dreyfus pressing to remove Garry Herrmann from influence as discussions continued.
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National League boards plan interleague play shift
At a New Orleans convention, International and American associations discussed extending schedules to 112 games with a 48 game interleague series. The plan aims to boost appeal next season with 16 city rounds and a coin flip to decide start in the East or West. Also noted is a Dec 21 bout proposal after Welling failed to sign for Dec 15. Dr. N B McNulty, 58, a longtime sports follower in Duluth, was found dead from heart disease in a restaurant chair.
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Strangler Lewis to Meet Santell in West Coast Showdown
In San Francisco on December 11 1913 Strangler Lewis the Kentuckian faces Al Santell Pacific coast champion in a championship style bout. With Frank Gotch retired Lewis and Joe Stecher are seen as the two remaining contenders for the heavyweight title. A victory by Santell would elevate his standing while Lewis holds a weight advantage of 40 to 45 pounds.
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al Santell
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Endurance run crash injures four San Jose riders
San Jose residents Carl Showalter Max Slaights were severely injured in a collision with an automobile near Morgan Hill during a round trip endurance ride from San Francisco to Los Angeles. Two other riders Benjamin Torres and Fs Wedigner were also hospitalized after being found beside the road near Gilroy.
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Carpentier Willing to Box in America for Relief Fund
Tex Rickard announced Georges Carpentier agreed to come to the United States to box for the French relief fund if army furlough is granted. Carpentier asked minor contract changes including his training expenses, which Rickard approved. In Honolulu Vernon Ryan of the local Chinese baseball team signed to play for Seattle in the Northwestern league. Ayau, said to be the first Chinese player in organized baseball, was also mentioned in the Seattle offer.
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Salvatore Suspended by Wisconsin Boxing Commission
Milwaukee December 11 The Wisconsin athletic commission suspended Johnny Salvatore of St Paul indefinitely from boxing in Wisconsin for violating a contract to box before an Oshkosh club on November 17 The decision also involved Joe Welling of Chicago and a commitment to box Richie Mitchell of Milwaukee at Racine or face bar.
Cornell Finds 1917 Captain Fritz Shiverick
Fritz Shiverick, Cornell's star quarterback, was elected captain of the 1917 Cornell football team. The junior from Chicago has played two years on the varsity squad.
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Boxers Grim and Darcy Dominate Toning Up Promoters Warning
The New York Sun warns promoters about subjecting fighters like Joe Grim to brutal punishment as he ends in an insane asylum after repeated beatings by heavy hitters from Philadelphia. It also foresees Les Darcy’s American arrival fueling promoter interest and media hype, with Carey aboard the Hattie Luckenbach en route to Chile and potentially Panama.
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Wandering muse and baseball legends collide in old notes
A fragmented newspaper fragment intertwines poetic wanderings with sports nostalgia. references to Penn State football under Folwell, Big Four eras, and classic batting heroes like Graney, Cobb, Speaker, Burns, and Jackson evoke a bygone athletic era amid dreamlike verses.
Royal civil service to admit more women across grades
A British commission urges broader female admission to all civil service grades. It notes current barriers and calls for policy changes to promote gender balance across departments and entry levels. The recommendation signals potential reforms affecting recruitment and career progression for women.
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