Landis Faces Fight in Meet Among Baseball Clubs
Chicago December 12. Judge Landis faces bitter controversy as a joint meeting of the two major leagues opens. Seven of eight American League club owners back Ban Johnson against Landis over umpire control. National League endorses Landis, eroding Johnson’s prestige. Draft discussion continues with Dykes sentenced to Philadelphia. Connie Mack defies Tigers claim over Heilman trade. Miller Huggins and Frank Chance attend. Bob Meuse's future with the Yankees uncertain.
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Harry Heilman
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Miller Huggins
Frank Chance
Frank
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Chess World Reacts as Alekine Arrives Demanding Recognition
The narrative notes Alexander Alekhine arriving in the United States seeking acknowledgment while praising chess as an intellectual pastime. It mentions Walter Johnson's 29 past hurters, debates on gloves for matches, and calls for colleges to promote chess amid social musings on gender and society.
Tunney’s Woes Center On One Right Finger
Gene Tunney of New York, world light heavyweight champion, has suffered multiple breaks to the same right hand finger. The second finger on his right hand has broken three times, each in a different place, keeping him sidelined.
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Behr's Illinois A C tract crew aims for Olympic honors
Coach Johnny Behr of the Illinois Athletic Club touts his stars Jose Ray Harold Osborne Loren Murchison and relay squads as record breakers in the 1920s era national AAU games. He cites indoor sprints poles and relays including the four mile and medley teams and notes Olympic chances for his group.
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Johnny’ Behr
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Egil Krogh
Ray Baker
Ray Watson
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Ray
Archie Dowding
Sam Tosen
Robert I. Simpson
Ed Knourek
Karl W. Anderson
Donovan One of Game's Immortals
The obituary honors Bill Donovan as a legendary baseball umpire and figure. It recalls a London handshake and a wish to return to a big league role while noting his courage under pressure and years of service in the sport. The piece portrays his death as a solemn, memorable loss to baseball.
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Hula-Hula Kick Fails to Save Hawaii in Pasadena Loss
The University of Hawaii, riding an unbeaten mark, lost 14 to 7 to Pomona College in Pasadena on Thanksgiving Day. Read about their superstition of wearing hula-hula costumes as a lucky omen and how the ritual failed to pay off.
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Dodgers offer record price for Rogers Hornsby
Wilbert Robinson announced at the major league meeting that he offered 275000 for Rogers Hornsby of the St. Louis Cardinals. Cardinal owners rejected the proposal. The sum stood as the highest ever bid for a baseball player, with Babe Ruth bringing a bit more to the Yankees months earlier.
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Ohio University Faces Bliss College In Athens Gym Clash
Ohio University coach Grover drills the Green and White for an eight week lead in a Friday 7 pm workout against Bliss College. Captain Ray Ohaffer returns from illness while Herron remains ineligible after scholastic issues. The game precedes a January break before Oberlin and a barnstorming tour to Canton Akron Dover and Marion.
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Waterproof suits from Paris in bright waterproofed silk
Paris designed suits feature bright colored water proofed silk with pearl buttons. Aimed at fashionable wear, these tailored creations showcase crisp navy and vivid palette options for formal occasions.
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Labor-Farmer Bank Plan Backed by Town Federation
The Town Federation of Labor supports a Des Moines labor-farmer bank project. The plan aims to create a financial institution serving workers and farmers in the city and nearby areas.
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Town Federation of Labor
Labor-Farmer Bank
Des Moines
Ohio U Schedule Counts Eight Games With Open Date
Ohio University plans eight games with five home dates under Athletic Director O C Bird and Brandon Grover. The schedule includes Oberlin Kenyon Ohio Northern Denison and away contests with Wittenberg Marietta and Wesleyan plus an open date October 18. Rio Grande opens the season at home and a possible St Xavier game was canceled due to scheduling conflicts.
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Greb Ready to Fight Wilson After Tunney Loss
Harry Greb of Pittsburgh, holder of the middleweight title, plans a bout with Johnny Wilson for the middleweight crown after Monday night’s loss to Gene Tunney. Greb vows to fight as soon as he rests, while Tex Rickard notes Greb cooled but questions on the decision remain.
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