Johnson Holds Spotlight in Baseball Scandal Across League
American League president Byron Banncroft Johnson faced scrutiny as Ty Cobb and Tris Speaker were linked to alleged game betting. Fans back Cobb and Speaker amid calls for a public hearing to prove Leonard's charges, with support from Cleveland and Augusta figures. Kerr recalls Leonard’s vow to settle scores.
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Dempsey Named Defendant in Ticket Refund Suit
Jack Dempsey was made the defendant in a suit filed here yesterday to recover $1,193.69. The sum covers the cost of Philadelphia fight tickets he refused to pay for when they were in the fifty fourth row instead of the twenty fourth. Counsel intimated the suit was the runner of several more.
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Los Angeles
Jack Dempsey
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Dempsey
Stop by the Cop in Iowa City Ends Football Play
A local policeman stopped a game in Iowa City Tuesday night when Nick Kutsch was tackled for a loss. The incident references a playful zodiac of holiday spirit as the team sought to keep football tactics on the field.
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Season of Changes Threatens Playing Managers in Baseball
The 1923 season proved tough on five star playing managers as Cobb Speaker Hornsby Colling and Bisler left the field. In the American League Saint Harris may be the last active playing manager guiding a club while Bancroft Melant a and Collings face uncertain futures with Mack likely to keep Collings in Philadelphia.
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American League
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Philadelphia Athletics
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Collings
Central school students aid city Christmas drive
Central and East side schools donated hundreds of food parcels and a truckload of provisions for the Army. Elementary pupils sent more than 900 parcels while junior and senior students organized toys and quilts for the needy.
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Luther Ulbricht
Virgil Everett
Orland Jama
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Arthur Brooks
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Christmas party plans aid West Virginia miners
In Columbus on December 22 the carpenters union with 1,160 members will host its annual Christmas party. Plans will be made to send a catload of clothing to striking miners in West Virginia. An entertainment program will include Santa Claus giving presents to children.
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Speaker Care Worn Under Graft Charge
United Press reports tracing the Tris Speaker graft scandal in Detroit Cleveland games of 1912. Fans defend the Indians star, noting Speaker’s innocence and criticizing Judge Landis for naming him. Speaker says he knew nothing of throwing games and calls Leonard a liar citing fifteen years of friendship.
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United Press
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Tris Speaker
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Speaker
Chicago
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Leonard
Tris
Judas
Alabama Enroute for New Year’s Day Stanford Clash
Alabama's football squad halted in San Antonio for four hours en route to Sasadena California for the New Year’s day game with Stanford. Coach Wallace Wade led thirty players on a city hike and no practice was held. The Crimson Tide will train in El Paso tomorrow.
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Rangers Star Ching Johnson Breaks Collarbone
New York on December 23 reports Rangers defenseman Ching Johnson broke his collarbone in a game against the Pittsburgh Pirates Tuesday night. The Rangers won the contest.
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Ching Johnson
New York Rangers
Pittsburgh Pirates
Rangers
Maloney Easily Defeats Persson in 10 Round Bout
Boston's Jimmy Maloney dominated Harry Persson of Sweden in ten rounds at Madison Square Garden. Despite a disabled right hand in the final half, Maloney won every round, inching closer to a shot at Gene Tunney while Sharkey from Boston looms as the obstacle.
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Jimmy Maloney
Boston
Harry Persson
Sweden
Madison Square Garden
Maroney
Gene Tunney
Jack Sharkey
Martha Morellus to swim in Florida contests
Martha Morellus, America's first freestyle girl swimmer, will travel to Florida in December to compete in swimming meets.
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New York
Martha Morellus
America
Florida
Hoppe Captures Two Balkline Billiards Wins in New York
Willie Hoppe won two Balkline billiards matches with scores of 400 to 3 over James Lewis in three innings and 400 to 89 over Herbert Hamer in two innings, securing the top performers in New York.
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New York
Willie Hoppe
James Lewis
Herbert Hamer
Greenleaf Extends Lead In 750-Point Billiards Match
Ralph Greenleaf world pocket billiard champion retains the lead in his 750-point contest with Charles Harmon, taking two blocks 116 34 and 129 76. Totals show Greenleaf 506 Harmon 222.
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New York
Ralph Greenleaf
Charles Harmon
Greenleaf
Harmon
Defense to Try to Clear Widow Edith Bishop
Oklahoma City December 23 The defense will address clearing Mrs Edith Bishop of blame in the murder of her husband Luther Bishop state investigator killed at his home December 5 The state rested its preliminary hearing after testimony suggesting an unhappy home life and indicating the shots did not come from the direction she indicated
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Oklahoma City
Okla
Edith Bishop
Luther Bishop
Tunney Hides Self in Woods for Rest in Maine
Gene Tunney heavyweight champion sought seclusion over the holidays at a sporting camp seven miles from Rockwood Maine. He arrived with companions after a luncheon with guide Bert Fowler at the Kineo Branch railroad terminus. Only a few of the 300 residents of the unorganized township near the lake were aware of his presence.
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Gene Tunney
Maine
Kineo
Maine Central Railroad
Bert Fowler
Jack Dempsey Sued Over Fight Tickets in Philadelphia
Jack Dempsey, former heavyweight champion, is defendant in a $1193 suit by Morris Switt. Switt says the tickets bought at Dempsey’s request for the Tunney Dempsey fight were misrepresented as row twenty four but were actually row fifty four. Dempsey refused to pay, arguing the tickets were not as promised.
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Los Angeles
Jack Dempsey
Morris Switt
Philadelphia
Dempsey
Shuwitt
Cincinnati Population and Families in New City Directory
The Cincinnati population stands around 441000 with 148364 families listed in the newly issued city directory.
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Cincinnati
FANS EXPRESS FAITH IN BABE FOR HONESTY
Henry L Farrell reports that Babe Ruth, despite training rule suspensions, enjoys unparalleled support from fans across New York. Ruth may seek a high salary once free from his expired Yankees contract, with speculation of a $160000 yearly offer as a new deal looms.
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New York Yankees
Tour Is Successful For Pyle Tennis Tour
New York December 28 Al Schacht sport comedian who toured with C Pyle's professional tennis circuit says the venture was financially successful. He predicts profits will reach 260000 with strong advance bookings and steady match revenues.
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C. C. Pyle
al Schacht
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Pyle
Record Swim Breaks World Time in Manila Meet
Teofilo Videfonso of the infantry set a new world best in the 220 yard breaststroke at the Fortee leg tank in Manila, clocking 2 minutes 47 seconds. The record attempt showcased elite performance by a military swimmer on December 23.
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Manila
Teofilo Videfonso
Helen Myers Sets Scoring Record For West York Girls
Miss Helen Myers star forward for West York High School led her team to 73 points with 61 from her for the game. She hit 30 field goals and 1 free throw, averaging nearly a goal per minute of play.
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Helen Myers
West York
Ruth to return to stage this winter no spring training quirks
New York reports Babe Ruth will resume vaudeville appearances this winter without spring training burden. Al though fans doubt Ruth and vaudeville mixing, his golf and kicking exercises have kept the Yankee slugger at about 223 pounds as big business reps note.
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Babe Ruth
Ruth
Rosenths Released by Red Sox to Louisville Club
Boston December 23 Si Rosenths outfielder was released outright by the Boston Red Sox to the Louisville club of the American Association. He joined the Red Sox last season from the San Antonio club of the Texas league.
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Si Rosenths
Boston Red Sox
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Red Sox
San Antonio
Athens High Tops Glouster High In Tight Night Contest
Athens high school boys defeated Glouster 15 to 13 at the Magic City. The half tied 8 to 2, with Athens pulling ahead early and holding leads, as no field goals were made in the final quarter. Evans Carmichael and Meredith stood out for Athens. Glouster’s Evans and Fields also starred.
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Cooper Five Up In Two Round Los Angeles Match
Harry Cooper leads George Duncan five up after 36 holes of a 72 hole match in Los Angeles. Cooper won the morning session and holds a commanding position heading into the final 36 holes.
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