Clevelanders Face Tough Task Selecting Baseball Team
From New York on December 15, Billy Evans of the Indians seeks a complete roster at the major league meetings. Cleveland wants a second baseman a first baseman and an outfielder while trades with Washington and Detroit continue to stall. The Indians’ options hinge on Joe Judge or Walter Miller and the lack of willing partners persists.
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Peckinpaugh Victim of Insurrection in Baseball History
Cleveland notes Roger Peckinpaugh, newly appointed Indians manager, was threated by a 1921 Yankee revolt aimed at Huggins. Peckinpaugh’s removal followed internal club plans, key trades sent him to Washington, and his rise to Cleveland later shaped a storied career.
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West Point Stands by Athlete Eligibility Rules
West Point officials say Army eligibility standards will not change. Major Edward B. Winans denounces attempts for temporary parity as unjustifiable and harmful to Army athletic training. Annapolis notes age limit advantages for entrants. West Point cites higher Naval Academy enrollment as offset.
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Minors Shake Up Major League Meetings With Draft Grievances
Major League executives and club presidents faced a packed agenda as minor leagues pressed for broad draft reforms. Delegates from the Double A circuits and International, Pacific Coast, and American Association gathered at the Roosevelt to lobby while Landis listened, then joined the majors. The day also saw Cleveland trade talks and ongoing schedule planning in the International League.
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Ten Players Chosen for Opening Trip by Big Red Coach
Ten players from the Big Red basketball team were selected by Coach Harold Wise to travel to Zanesville for the season opener tomorrow night. Vernette Wolfe is named as center with Guy Wanless as potential starter. forwards include Robert Wetzel Richard Hughes Russell Hall and Virgil Cross. Guards listed are Chester Border captain Ross Sams Raymond Carmichael and Joe Coury along with managers Fred Rice and Delbert Howett. Athens high school also showcased a strong practice, leading 11 to 2 after the first quarter, but the university team reversed the momentum after Wise rotated players.
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Middleport High awards twelve football letters
Middleport high school presents twelve letters to squad members including Captain Reichman Abbie Werner Burnsie Harris Frank Knopp Jeppie Swisher Kerimie Weisman Shirley Sauer Marl Black Ray Neal Max Lambert Pinkie Root and manager Gundy Meshinny. Reichman passes the football from the Thanksgiving game vs Pomeroy to incoming captain Weisman with the score 6 to 0 in Middleport’s favor.
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Wagner Captain Elected for Wisconsin 1928 Football Team
Rube Wagner of St. Paul was elected captain of the 1928 Wisconsin football team. He played tackle and led the squad in line duties during the season.
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Middleport Girls Lose to New York Central Five in Bend
In Pomeroy Bend on Tuesday night the Middleport high school girls fell 26 to 2 to the New York Central Girls quintet. Ruth Bradbury sustained a dislocated nose but was aided by Dr. Katherine Poindexter and the team finished with five players.
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Muskingum Caps Captain Out With Injury Before Ohio State
Captain Bob Taylor is sidelined with injuries as Muskingum College basketball drills without him ahead of Saturday night showdown with Ohio State in New Concord.
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Tilden Critiques British Tennis Edict Before England Visit
William Tilden II says he will write and be interviewed regardless of the British Lawn Tennis Association rule banning amateurs from earning money for articles or interviews about tennis. He questions how the rule could stop him if a newspaper wishes to interview him.
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Memorial Held South Benin For Gipp
Services were held in commemoration of the seventh anniversary of the death of George Gipp Notre Dame's famed halfback who died from pneumonia after an on field injury.
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Ecklund defeats Gardner in two falls in Columbus match
Clarence Ecklund of Buffalo Wyoming defeats Pinkie Gardner of Schenectady New York in two falls out of three in Columbus. Ecklund, who has not lost in 16 straight starts during his comeback, dominated the bout.
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Loren Murchison Fights For Life After Meningitis
Dec 15 Decatur reports Loren Murchison famed sprinter remains in critical condition from spinal meningitis after a week. Doctors note a rally yesterday renews cautious hope of possible recovery but condition still critical.
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Finsterwald Named President of Ohio Officials Group
Announcement to press associations reported the election of Russ W. Winsterwald of Athens as president of the Ohio Association of Football Officials. Dr J A Nichols of Ohio State University was elected vice president and H W Earle-Wiler named secretary treasurer. Executive committee includes H C Mauer, Worcester, and Judge Carl V. Weigandt of Cleveland. Finsterwald previously coached at Ohio University and has officiated many years.
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Golf Association names potential successor after Vieil death
The article notes that U S G A president may be Pin lay 8 with vice president Douglas a former national amateur champion discussed as likely successor after the death of Charles O. Vieil.
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Jerry Bradley Nominated as Best Kicker of 1927 Season
Wittenberg College nominates its hatback Jerry Bradley for best field goal kicker after he booted six from eight attempts and scored 20 points after touchdowns in 24 tries. The article notes his two home kicks were the only scores for Barnes He, and credits Lindley with a memorable overall season kick and point total.
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Coach resigns at Kansas State Agricultural College
Jod Chirds W HRaedman has stepped down as football and track coach at Kansas State Agricultural school. The resignation ends his tenure after serving as coach in both sports.
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