Eddie Collins Considers Retirement Amid Leg Strain
longtime major league infielder Eddie Collins reflects on his future as a player. He cites ongoing leg injuries from 1925 and a 154 game season as limiting factors while noting two strong summers may remain if properly managed. He vows to retire when slipping and losing condition become evident.
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Collins
Steenth
Eddie Collins
Aso
Ty Cobb
Philadelphia
Comiskey Park
Colling
Genecran
Eddie
Northwestern Receives 11,140 Footballs at Big Ten Dinner
At the annual dinner Northwestern University football team was presented with 11 140 emblematic footballs marking the Big Ten championship race. The event showcased school pride and set a celebratory tone for the season ahead.
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Northwestern University
Nine Football Deaths in 1926 Season Stir Public Debate
Football fatalities for 1926 total nine, a drop from 20 in 1925, with experts attributing the decline to better coaching and conditioning. The list includes Linford Ewert of Newton Kansas and Alfred Pimm Jr of West Hartford among others, with the Buffalo education board briefly calling for abolition before retracting.
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Chicago
Buffalo Board of Education
Linford Ewert
Newton
Kansas
Alfred B. Pimm, Jr
West Hartford
Conn
Scrubs
Amherst
Francis O. Margargal
Wilmington
Del
Hedgeville
Philadelphia
Henry Kamm
Buffalo
Leo Jacmin
Detroit
Constantine Wasielewski
Quantico Marines
Wallace Obrien
Grass Valley
California
Watson Rogers
Granville
Marysville
Harry Finnegan
South Park
Canisius Prep
Flowers and Walker Set For Record Chicago Bout
The advance sale for Tiger Flowers and Mickey Walker’s bout has reached 50000 dollars and a record indoor crowd is expected for tomorrow night in Chicago.
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Chicago
Tiger Flowers
Mickey Walker
Weltern
Army Navy game tie cannot be played off in Philadelphia
Commander Jonas H. Ingram announced that a Philadelphia tie between Army and Navy cannot be played off. Officials cited disruption of the Midshipmen’s athletic routine and the clerical work required as the reasons for cancellation.
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Annapolis
Philadelphia
Jonas H. Ingram
Midshipmen
New Elevens on NYU 1927 Football Schedule
New York university announces 1927 football slate adding Penn State Colgate and Alfred as new opponents. The schedule expands the lineup with prominent programs joining NYU for the coming season.
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NEW York
Penn State
Colgate
Alfred
New York University
Landis Pressed for Seven Year Contract Renewal
New York December 2 Owners of major league clubs will vote to offer Commissioner Landis a seven year renewal with a salary boost as a show of confidence. The move aims to extend his term beyond 1927 and address governance questions while preserving his expanded powers.
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Chicago
Landis
National League
American League
National ‘League
Ban Johnson
Day Tehangés
Landis Faces Uncertain Term Amid Salary Proposal
The article discusses Landis possibly staying in office or signing a new contract and resigning before its end. It notes a proposed salary raise tied to merit and the impact of a prior large boost given to Ban Johnson by the American League after a conflict with the commissioner.
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Landis
American League
Ban Johnson
Delaney to Fight Perse City Benefit Card
Jack Delaney the light heavyweight champion and Charley Phil Rosenberg bantamweight title holder headline a two bout boxing card in a benefit show to be staged here late this month under promoter Humbert Fugazy.
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Persey City
Jack Delaney
Charley Phil Rosenberg
Humbert Fugazy
Navy taps Bill Gram to lead 1937 football squad
Annapolis Maryland Coach Bill Gram and his assistants will be explained as the leaders of the 1937 Navy football team.
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Annapolis
Billgram
Navy
City College Names Two Captains For Next Season
New York police report that two captains were elected to lead the City College football team next season. Johnny oe tackle and Sam Donstein back were chosen to steer the squad.
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New York
City College
Johnny Oe
Sam Donstein
Joesting Chosen Gophers Captain for 1927
Herbert Joesting, star full back for Minnesota, has been elected captain of the 1927 Gopher football squad. The selection elevates the senior leader for the coming season.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Herbert Joesting
Minnesota
Plainfield player named captain of team
New York report states Bill Peaster of Plainfield was elected captain of the steam football team, highlighting the selection and its significance for the group.
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New York
Bill Peaster
Ble
Plainfield
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