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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1926

Page

9

Baseball Heads Retain Landis As Commissioner For Long Term

National League votes to continue Landis as head. American League backs him after session in Chicago. Joint meeting in Chicago to decide contract terms. NL names standing committee to handle major and minor league questions. Attendance nears six million. 4 179 dozen baseballs used this season. no major trades despite talks between Pirates and Phillies.

Henry L. Farrell New York K. M. Landis National League Chicago Barney Dreyfuss William Veeck William T. Baker Miners St. Louis John A. Heydler John McGraw Bill Terry Boston Braves Joe Genewich Braves Frank Frisch Boston Pittsburgh Philadelphia Donie Bush Pirates Stuffy McInnis Phillies Aldridge Wrightstone Carlson

Bobcats Fall to Ohio State Despite Brave Fight

Ohio University Bobcats pushed Ohio State hard in a 20 minute halves match before 7 000 fans. Buckeye offense pulled away late as Bobcats F Faraiders and McMillan led a spirited attack, but fell short in a tough, high pace contest.

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Boy Confesses Stealing Mail in Bridgeport Robbery

Bridgeport police report Ben Richardson, 13, confessed to robbing the local post office of 5000 dollars by hiding in the office and ripping mail sacks. He spent part of the money giving his mother forty dollars and paying seventy five hundred dollars in furniture costs before arrest.

Bridgeport R— Ben Richardson

No-HI1 Hero Leaves Sox for Braves

Charley Robertson, once a major league standout with the Chicago White Sox, joins the Boston Nationals after being acquired via draft. He rose to fame in 1922 by firing a 1 0 shutout against the Detroit Tigers, a game marred by accusations of ball doctoring. Robertson later saw limited success with St. Louis and Milwaukee before being drafted to the Braves.

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Landis to Remain as Baseball Commissioner Says AL Directors

Kenesaw M. Landis again wins support from American League directors who authorize committee members to convey solid backing to the commissioner. They seek no curtailment of his authority but wish to discuss a minor point about advisory council activity with Landis after renewal of the contract. The NL and minors back Landis amid calls for reform after the 1919 World Series scandal.

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Big Ten Leaders To Meet About Future Policies

Four Western Conference schools will gather late next month to discuss rotating schedules, simultaneous home and home games, long term contracts, and scheduling. They will also consider international games, uniform eligibility rules, and a playing code.

Bishops Are Big Galoshes in Warm-Up Shoes

Delaware Deco reports Ohio Western Reserve basketball players, led by coach Ray Deltrick, wear galoshes or galoshes like footwear for warmth. The feature notes players find lighter feet with protection, aiding practice and games despite cold conditions.

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Logan Award Given by Team to Teammate

A distorted item from a high school report notes a squad presenting a local award labeled the L to a teammate. Names and details are garbled but indicate team recognition and a December date.

IrLs to Play Middleport Dec 16

IRLS to play Middleport on December 16 as the team prepares under Coach Broyles with Nees and relay lineup expected to figure prominently in the meet.

IRLS Middleport Nees Broyles

Ohio State Faces Ashland College In Midseason Clash

The account notes a hot scoring pace and a key Ohio State matchup with Ashland College tonight. It mentions Wright and company shaping the Bobcats as a stronger unit this season and references injuries affecting lineup readiness. The piece highlights shooting prowess and anticipation of a decisive contest.

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Fragmentary notes on a bygone game and team fallout

Incomplete OCR text recalls a past league matchup, naming a team and a controversial moment. The fragment hints at eligibility questions and a disputed result, with wording suggestive of misapplied rules and unsettled standings. No clear dates or proper names are readable.

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