Heilmann Sought by Athletics in High Stakes Trade
New York December 6 report says Philadelphia may pursue Harry Heilmann from Detroit to bolster the Athletics offense. Drafted deals could involve Jimmy Dykes and Bryan Harris, with Cobb demanding top value. Connie Mack risks injury to Detroit's outfield balance. Heilmann price seen as prohibitive.
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Philadelphia Athletics
Detroit Tigers
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Heilmann
Athletics
Cobb
John McGraw
Butch” Henline
Philadelphia
Chicago
Connie Mack
Jimmy Dykes
Bryan Harris
Rollie Navalor
Tiger
Tigers
Eddie Rommel
Detroit
Manush
Fothergill
The
Bobby Veach
Posse
Frank Goettge Named Eastern Hero After Quantico Triumph
Washington Times praised Frank Goettge for scoring the lone touchdown as the Quantico Marines defeated the Third Corps Area eleven. The former Ohio University player impressed with his rushing, kicking, tackling, and leadership, recalled for a “big game” that showcased his football prowess and older-age resilience.
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Washington, D. C
Frank Goecttge
Ohio University
Third Corps Area Eleven
Quantico Marines
Louis A. Dougher
Washington Times
Goettge
Ohio
Army
Washington Scribe
Frank Goottge
Frank Goettge
Sports and Society Bits From A Bygone Era
A miscellany notes 224 gallons per ton of water mirroring milk and gift prize of 20000 dollars for Dundee Bernstein charity bout. It mentions six day bike races in New York, a barnyard golf league, Dempsey seeking 2000000, Ford and Rockefeller relief, eastern football big six with Yale, ski jumping risks, Battling Siki vanished and a government fleet chase.
Basketball Ducats on Sale After Christmas at OHIO
Season reserved seat tickets for Ohio University basketball go on sale after Christmas for games in the new gymnasium. Prices vary by number of games played in the new facility. Reserved seats for the December 14 game against the Bliss quintet of Columbus at the old gym will be sold Monday at McKee's drug store.
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McKee’s
Cards Trade Rumor Involving Star Hornsby
St. Louis fans hear rumors that Roger Hornsby, noted second baseman for the St. Louis Cardinals, may be traded probably to the Chicago Cubs. Denials from headquarters fail to erase belief a deal is pending as Hornsby seeks to play elsewhere next season.
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ST. Louis
Roger Hornsby
St. Louis Cardinals
Chicago Cubs
Hornsby
Army and Navy clash in annual football game talk
The draft of a sports talk column notes the ongoing debate over maintaining Army and Navy, with experts naming all star elevens. The piece mentions Firpo facing a $29,000 tax assessment and a tainted offer, while fans anticipate the traditional football clash and relief when selections finish.
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Tinue
Army
Navy
Hoppe’s Improved Form Faces Cochran in World Billiards
The article previews a world billiards championship set for December 17 to 19 with Willie Hoppe and Welle Cochran, noting Cochran's rising form and Cochran’s upset potential while Hoppe seeks to regain peak play seen in past title defenses.
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Willie Hoppe
Welle Cochran
Dope
New York
Cochran
Hoppe
Willie
Schaefer
Welker
Jake
South Laments Slump in Football Standouts This Year
A rough season notes a marked decline in southern football teams with Georgia Tech usually formidable showing weak form amid talk of disappointing performances and improved rivals.
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South
Georgia ‘Tech
Centre Stumbles as Pennsylvania Dominates North
Pennsylvania defeats Centre in a strong showing while southern teams struggle, suggesting an off year for southern squads and softer competition outside the elite North.
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North
Centre
Pennsylvania
Wesleyan Ready to Play Wooster for Conference Title
Ohio Wesleyan signals willingness to settle the 1923 Ohio Conference championship with Wooster by scheduling a game next season if schedules permit. Coach Gauthier said Wooster will be given the chance to arrange a contest when conference plans are set in Columbus on December 10.
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Ohio Wesleyan
Wooster
Gauthier
Columbus
Bantam Field Is Big With Lynch Tops Ranking
A country bantamweight ranking lists Joe Lynch as the top fighter ahead of Carl Tremaine Johnny Curtin Lew Harvey Harold Smith Frankie Jerome Joe Burman Spencer Gardner Bud Taylor Abe Goldstein Abe Friedman Terry Martin Eddie Martin Pete Zivic Bobby Wolgast and George Marks. The noted champion Goldstein is placed lower than expected despite recent victories, reflecting typical prize ring surprises.
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Joe Lynch
Carl Tremaine
Johnny Curtin
Lew Harley
Harold Smith
Frankie Jerome
Joe Burman
Spencer Gardner
Bud Taylor
Abe Goldstein
Abe Friedman
Terry Martin
Eddie Martin
Pete Zivic
Bobby Wolgast
George Marks
Goldstein
Ohympion
New York State
Burman
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