Draft talk and trades swirl as Landis cements Johnson defeat
Baseball news from Chicago reports Judge Landis harshly rebuked Ian Johnson, ending his bid for major league prestige. Draft prospects stir as the minor leagues discuss reinstating the draft under the Western League plan while the International League resists. Early trade chatter includes Rabbit Maranville to Boston, Hornsby shuttling between New York and Chicago, and Cubs courting Kid Gleason with health concerns looming.
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OConnell Fails To Show In Giants Prospect
The New York Giants may have drawn a lemon in Jimmy OConnell the $75 000 beauty from the coast. National League pitchers say he will not break swat records if pitched to properly. In the field OConnell is described as a rather feeble defender.
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Pirates Hunt Shortstop Who Cannot Sing
Barney Dreyfus seeks a shortstop with no singing ability as Rabbit Maranville, longtime Pirates shortstop, is noted for a strong voice. Dreyfus says the Rabbit cares more about harmony off the field than on it.
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Pfann Leads Cornell in East Scoring as Tigers Triumph
Captain Pfann of Cornell scored two touchdowns against Pennsylvania on Thanksgiving Day, sealing a 14 to 7 victory and cementing his position as the leading point scorer in the East. Pfann’s two touchdowns powered the win for Cornell.
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Idaho Lad Ivan Parke Set to Lead 1923 Turf
A sixteen year old Idaho jockey, Ivan Parke of Delco, Idaho, stands to be crowned leading rider of 1923 with Whitney as his early sponsor. Parke rode 18 wins in 33 Jefferson Park starts, including five straight on Dec 5, and previously rode 10 consecutive winners at Latonia. His life contract with Harry Payne Whitney, purchased for 15000, follows a start with S Jenkins in Tia Juana. Parke plans to support his family and dreams of buying them a ranch.
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Hank O'Day Draws Fire In Summer Debate
Veteran NL umpire Hank O'Day, known for brusque manner, becomes a target of fans in a heated summer argument about daylight saving time. While shaving in a hotel barber shop, a fan pressed him to decide whether Chicago time was ahead of St Louis time, prompting a sharp moment.
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Boxing and sports jests mix in a 1920s club talk piece
A playful clipping riffs on Irene Castle roping, a boxing kangaroo, and boxing diplomas. It jokes about Beau Beckett’s fitness, six day bike race winners facing exile, and a “second Dempsey” Philadelphia find. It notes Army basketball form, professors’ coats, and a World record shot putter girl amid light satire.
Lynch Smashes Cou Lon at 122 Pounds in Bantam Bout
Bantamweight contender Joe Lynch knocked out Eddie Cou Lon of New Orleans in the third round. Lynch weighed 122 pounds, the old featherweight limit, and looked superb in old-time form though his future at bantamweight remains uncertain.
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Hank O'Day Ends Feud With Barbershop Quip
In a tense moment a fan challenged Hank O'Day about time zones as he sat in a barber's chair. O'Day retorted Chicago is a hundred years ahead of St Louis, quelling the dispute. The braver spectator left and Hank's gruff remark closed the matter.
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Clever Captain Of Notre Dame Gets Bad Start
Youngstown's Captain Marvey Brown earned a late Notre Dame breakthrough after a rocky start with Coach Rockne. Rockne doubted his backfield fit yet Brown pressed on, proving versatile and becoming a mainstay in the line for years at Notre Dame.
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Small Colleges Shine in All American Selections Despite Stars
The article argues national hype favors big programs over small colleges. It notes Yale quarterback Richeson rose to prominence after transferring from Tulane, while Milstead of Yale gains attention despite beginning at Wabash. It compares football fame to World Series attention and contends small schools are overlooked in All America picks.
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Major teams finish season undefeated run ends for several toppers
The season closes with Cornell West Virginia Michigan Illinois and Call as undefeated major teams among others. California and Vanderbilt suffer early defeats while Notre Dame loses to Nebraska in recent years. Michigan’s 68 point win over Vanderbilt contributes to the era’s strong showings.
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Athens High basketball cuts down to twenty five for workouts
About 60 candidates reported to Coach Rockhill at Armory this week and were pared to 25. Only Iain Cowan and Shafer reported as letter men with McKinley expected to join soon. Newcomers Kahlee Wi less Carmichael twins Pritchard show promise as drills emphasize basket shooting and passing before a Thursday workout trims the squad further. The team opens December 22 against Lancaster Hard High Marton Springfield Marietta and WN High Columbus, with the first game and a strong county lineup expected this season.
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All American Selections and College Star Recognition
The text questions the fairness of All-American picks, noting that players from small colleges often miss recognition because their identity is overshadowed by surroundings, making selections imperfect indicators of the country’s best players.
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