Major League Baseball Flares Up Over Draft Power
Davis J. Walsh reports a December joint meeting of the American and National leagues looming as Ban Johnson and Judge Landis clash over draft control. A plan to force minor leagues into the draft or face boycott could split majors and minors, with Johnson backed by several clubs and Landis facing opposition from New York Chicago and Boston.
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Davis J. Walsh
New York
Ban Johnson
Judge Landis
Johnson
American League
Toto
American Association
Pacific Coast League
International League
Southern Association
Western League
Learue
St. Louis
Cleveland
Philadelphia
Washington
Detroit
Chicago
Boston
Landis
Mays
Huston
Thomas versus Owen Greatest back and all round player debate
In a heated comparison Billy Evans weighs John Thomas of Chicago against George Owen of Hartford Harvard as football’s best back. Thomas excels as a plunging back with three touchdowns against Princeton, while Owen is a versatile all rounder and exceptional open field runner, punter, passer, and interferer.
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Gambridge
Mass
Navy
John Thomas
Chicago
George Owen
Hartford
Owen
Princeton
Thomas
Chienaro
Harvard
Minor League Umpires Favor Forming Union
Umpires in the minor leagues explore unionization as a means to preserve discipline and authority after a clash in the International League last summer. The dispute involved umpire McGowan and Syrecuee players including catcher McCurdy, with suspensions and varying penalties sparking calls for organized action. A meeting of leading minor league umpires may be planned in Louisville during December, with no overtures yet to major league officials.
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New York
International League
McGowan
McCurdy
University of Nanois
Louisvile
Dcember
Lynch Seeks Foreign Boats
New York Navy reports rumors that Joe Lynch contemplates invading foreign boxing circuits to collect purses in London and Paris. The piece notes he may stay home if a bantam crown challenger defeats him, while references to Johnny Kilbane, Johnny Buff, Mickey Walker, and Joey Lyne illustrate European purses versus U.S. earnings.
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New York
Navy
Joe Lynch
Joe
London
Paris
Johnny Kilbane
England
Johnny
Johnny Buff
Mickey Walker
Joey Lyne
Horse Is Shot Under Will Provisions in Wellington
In Wellington a blind horse named Flora was shot within forty eight hours after the death of Charles Hill, as he requested in his will to prevent cruel treatment. The act followed the terms stated in the document and was carried out by executors or heirs.
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Wellington
Flora
Charles Hill
Tremaine Aims at Bantam Crown Against Lynch Contender
The article profiles Carl Tremaine of Cleveland as a leading challenger to reigning bantamweight champion Joe Lynch at 118 pounds. Tremaine boasts knockout wins over O Dowd and Pinchott, with Dunn backing Tremaine and predicting Lynch will lose the title to Tremaine in their first bout.
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Billy Evans
Joe Lynch
Carl Tremaine
Cleveland
Ohio
Lynch
Jimmy Dunn
Tremaine
O'Dowd
Phil O’dowd
Pete Herman
Eddie Pinchott
Pittsburg
Harold Farese
Inside Football Signals From the Field General
All America quarterback explains how defensive calls and signals shape game plans. He recalls Harvard’s telegraphed passes, misdirections, and how coaches fail to warn the quarterback about signal numbers, while describing linemen spotting trail tricks and setting traps.
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Harvard
Boxing crackdown names three on New York blacklist
New York boxing authorities led by William Muldoon of the State Athletic Commission place three gamblers on the black list. They will be denied entry to New York clubs and barred from associating with boxers and managers after talks with fight-club representatives.
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New York
Wm. Muldoon
New York State Athletic Commission
Winners and Losers Meet for World Billiard Championship
In New York on November 15 two winners and two losers meet in 18.2 ball line billiard world matches. Welker Cochran of San Francisco vs Erich Hagenlacher of Germany precedes an evening clash between Jake Schaeffer and Roger Conti. Willie Hoppe, former champ, defeated Edouard Horemans 500 to 177 with strong control and execution.
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New York
Welker Cochran
San Francisco
Roger Conti
France
Erich Hagenlacher
Gemany
Jake Schaeffer
Schaeffer
Conti
Billard
Willie Hoppe
Edouard Horemans
Europe
Hoppe
Neidlinger and Scott to Start for Yale vs Princeton
New Haven Conn November 15 Neidlinger and Henry Scott are nearly certain to start in Yale backfield against Princeton Saturday. Charley O Hearn and Bill Mallory will be relegated to limited duty. Neidlinger has led the varsity from quarterback since the Iowa game and Scott, a former freshman, earned his spot with late season work.
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New Haven
Conn
Newell Neidlinger
Henry Scott
Yale
Princeton
Charley O'Hearn
Bill Mallory
Eli
Neidlinger
Iowa
Scott
Ex-baseball star Paul Hines arrested on pickpocket charges
Paul J. Hines, 69, famed 19th century baseball figure and first to complete an unassisted triple play, was arrested in Washington on pickpocketing charges after a trap for him on crowded cars. Police said 12 pocketbooks and 19 eyeglasses were found during a search.
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Washington
Paul J. Hines
Hines
Preacher Urges Thoughts of Peace to Stop War
In Columbus Rev. RE. B. Anthony of the New Thought movement tells a local audience that wars strikes and famines can be prevented by sending out thoughts of peace and love. He rejects affirming only good while dwelling on evil.
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Columbus
RE. B. Anthony
New Thought Cult
Rev
Anthony
Preparing for Lancaster High on Saturday
Athens high football coaches and players prepared for the Lancaster High game next Saturday amid poor weather. Coach Doug Torrence hoped for better conditions to practice new plays, with most of the regular first team on the field during Tuesday’s downpour drill as the squad pushes to make the trip.
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Athens High
Doug Torrence
Lancaster
Malone Seeks Title Shot Against Walker
Malone, eager to challenge Mickey Walker for the welterweight crown, says Walker is lucky and claims there are half a dozen better welters, including himself, in the country. He notes a recent decision over Walker in Boston and expects to face Walker again when he steps into the ring.
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ST. Paul
Minn
Jack Malone
Mickey Walker
Britton
Malone
Johnny Wilson
Walker
Boston
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By Hickman
Boxer & Baird
Beasley
Eddie
Mmebbe
Lngersole
Joe Bousnt
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