Hornsby Traded to Giants in Big Baseball Deal
Rogers Hornsby star second baseman and playing manager is traded to the New York Giants for Frankie Frisch and Jimmy Ring after a contract dispute with St. Louis Breadon. No money changes hands. Hornsby criticizes the move but says the exchange may prove beneficial. Breadon will seek a new Cardinals manager.
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Giants and Cardinals swap stars in record baseball trade
By the Associated Press New York December 20 Secretary James Tierney of the Giants confirmed a player exchange with the St Louis Cardinals. Manager of the world champions will come here in exchange for Frankie Frisch and Jimmy Ring. The trade, valued at over half a million dollars, marked the biggest swap in modern baseball. Hornsby valued at 309000 with earlier offers of a quarter million from Giants and Dodgers. Frisch and Ring combined priced at the same figure.
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Yankees Near Deal Involving Ward Grabowski Catcher
Ed Barrow disclosed negotiations with four American League teams aimed at obtaining a seasoned catcher and infielder. One likely trade would send Aaron Ward to Chicago for Grabowski and an outfielder, with Eddie Collins possibly joining the Yankees in 1927. Ward’s fate remains tied to the Chicago deal.
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Malone to sign for bout with Simonich on New Year’s Day
Matchmaker Chuck Staples of the American Legion prepares to sign Jock Malone of St. Paul to face Simonich on New Year’s afternoon with Joe Smonich. Malone’s manager Toya Walsh cables that his man will make 155 for the battle and the deal hinges on finances. Simonich has turned down a Philadelphia bout and Boston has shown interest in Pete Latzo, keeping Butte fans hopeful for a home appearance. The semi windup features Frankie Monthan of Butte vs Frank Wine of Roundup, with other heavyweights on the card.
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Warner Puts Cardinals Through Scrimmage Before Rose Bowl Trip
Stanford coach Pop Warner resumes scrimmage work with the Cardinals after a brief break as they prepare to face Alabama in the Rose Bowl on New Year’s Day. Warner scouted Alabama and warns against overconfidence, noting Alabama’s speed and deception. Thirty players, including six first-string backs, travel to Pasadena for final prep.
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May Settle Dempsey Troubles Out of Court
Settlement out of court is in prospect in suits brought against Jack Dempsey by his former manager Jack Kearns. Negotiations seek terms for Kearns to share in Dempsey's winnings from the Tunney fight though their partnership ended before that bout. Lawyers have been dickering after a court postponement earlier this month.
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Trade talks falter as clubs hold onto star players
At Chicago Northwestern university, 32, Michigan State, 22. St. Louis Americans, each of which, Barrow said, fell through. The Browns would not part with Marty McManus, star second baseman, along with sev eral other players, in exchange for two Yankee pitchers, Sam Jones and Walter Beall. Boston also refused to listen to proposals to trade other of two young pitchers, Wiltze and Ruffing.
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Yankees Complete Two Trades Involving Ward Jones Beall
The New York World reports the Yankees traded infielder Aaron Ward to the Chicago White Sox and pitchers Sam Jones and Walter Beall to the St Louis Browns. In return New York will receive catcher Jack Grabowski and an infielder from Chicago. St Louis will send Cedric Durst left hand pitcher and two other players for Jones and Beall, with Joe Giard named as likely to be the mound ace.
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Whitney stable shines in 1926 racing season records
Frank G Menke notes Harry Payne Whitney’s 1926 racing year nears Rauco cas record despite few races left. Crusader tops earnings with 166 033, followed by Boot to Boot and Display. American Derby 106 000 purse sets continental record. Coffroth stakes go to Carlaris. Hedge of star power includes Ty Cobb era Detroit outfield.
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Montana State College to Play Purdue in 1927 Schedule
The Associated Press reports Purdue University scheduled a football game at Lafayette on Oct 29 1927 with Montana State College replacing the former annual contest with Wabash College. The Boilers will also meet Harvard early in the 1927 season as part of two intersectional games.
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Mixed doubles play concludes with several pairs noted
AUT paresetting results show Mrs J McDonald and J an a leading with a score around 7 , and partners Wardt Neck second with 4232, while Mrs M McDonald and Mr Leary tally 82 percent in third place as Shen curbs pace in the event.
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Well-Known Athlete Cashmore Visits Butte on Holiday Stop
Grant Cashmore former college and Beaverhead high football star spent yesterday in Butte en route to Milton to visit relatives. He is now in Helena and serves as assistant director of the water and sewage division of the state health department.
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Grange and Yankee players fined for hotel disturbance in Dallas
Harold Grange football star known as the galloping ghost and four New York Yankee teammates were fined for disturbing the peace and intoxication after a 4 a.m. lobby incident at a Dallas hotel. Grange said no liquor was found, and the fines were paid to avoid delaying their Beaumont Texas trip. One teammate noted the night’s events were blown out of proportion.
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Caotean Players Leave For San Francisco Fray
A score of huskieet college boys from the East and Middle West gathered in Chicago for the East-West game in San Francisco New Year's day. Thirteen eastern and seven western players, with sizes around 44 uniform, left on the Chicago & Northwestern Oriental Limited. The eastern all-state lineup features Mads Weston Penn, Blaze Flora Michigan, Mike Goodman Carnegie Tech, and others at tackle guard center and backfield positions.
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Boxers Delaney Stops Gorman in 2nd Round for KO
In Jersey City Jack Delaney world light heavyweight contender scored a quick sensational win over Bud Gorman of Wisconsin. The fight ended 1 minute 25 seconds into the second round by technical knockout after Delaney dropped Gorman with a sharp right to the chin. Delaney fought mostly at even terms in the first round and suffered a nose cut early in the second. Also on the bill Andy Dovi defeated Jack Farland. Johnny Green beat Giovanni Balerno. a draw occurred between Doc Conrad and James Bdock. Phil Rosenberg defeated Petio Mack. Hoot Burger stopped Wild Bill Hart. Billy Petrolle knocked out Les Murray.
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Red trigkh and Imey Garfinkle draw in Salt Lake City
In Salt Lake City on December 20 at the Hippodrome, Red trigkh and Imey Garfinkle fought to a six round draw in the main event. Garfinkle showed skill while Briggs used clever pressure to hold off heavier punches. In the semi final lightweights Frankie Barnes of Colorado and Kidows of Casper, Wyo., battled a fast six round draw. Ray Jorman knocked out Kid Montana in two rounds in a four round special.
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Lampe KO’d in first as Baltimore bout ends early
Baltimore featherweight Sidney Lampe collapses in the first round after being knocked unconscious by Buster Brown. Rushed to hospital, doctors report a broken jaw from the blow. In the 10 round prelim Tex Stovall defeats Bud Nolan for Washington honors.
McKechnie Being Considered for Cardinals Assistant Manager
New York December 20 Baseball men are pressing to hire Bill McKechnie for a managerial post. His name has repeatedly surfaced near openings, most recently as a candidate for assistant manager of the Cardinals following the vacancy left by BH Killifer.
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