Baseball peace talks ease major minor league rift
Chicago reports a tentative agreement in pro baseball signals by Ban Johnson and other executives that the majors and minors will meet Wednesday to finalize a national agreement. The plan includes a future baseball commissioner and representation for the minors in governance, with umpires sharing World Series receipts. The joint meeting aims to settle differences and set the 164 game schedule with an April 13 opener.
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Chicago
Ban Johnson
New York
Keneeva M. Landis
Johnson
Conta
National League
Wais
Neiw
York
Frealdent Johnson
Judge Landis
Jence
Johnvon
Iawners
George Maines
James Conway Toole
Philadelphia
New International League
Dan O'Neill
Western League
John H. Ferrell
National Association of Minor Leagues
Jack Holland
Oklahoma City
Spencer Abbott
Tulsia
Clarence Rowland
Chicago White Sox
How Manaver
Columbus American Association
Cai’ Ewing
Pacific Coast League
August Herrmann
Cincinnati
John Treydler
Minnors
Heydler
National Commission
Georgia Tech Quint Faces Hard Schedule For Season
Georgia Tech’s basketball prospects look strong under veteran coach Jos. Bean. The team, built from last year’s veterans and new talent from Maryville, faces a tough schedule, including Mercer, Auburn, Clemson, and a mid February game against We MTV. The squad aims to improve on last year’s limited practice and adapt from lessons learned at national tournaments.
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Wallace George
Yellow Jackets
Tech
Jos. Bean l
Mariat College
Tech Basketeers
Bean
Mercer
Varsity
Jimmy Brewster
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Jay Ws
Thetr
Auburn
Clemson
Tannes
MTV
Polic
University
Wofford College
Freshmen of Georgia Top Tech High InClose Match
Georgia freshmen defeated Coach Tolbert s Tech High 25 to 18 in Athens. Bohren Murray Joe Bennett Mumford and Williams sparked the win as Georgia opened the season strong before a large crowd. Williams Mumford and Dichristina starred for Tech High while Stegeman refereed and periods lasted 30 minutes.
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Georgia
Tolbert
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Joe Bennett
Georgia Scrubs
Mumford and Willams
Smithies
Weilers
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Georgia Redcaps
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Williams
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Murray
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Williame
Ater
Dichristina
Yagra
Warren
Jompson
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Breck
Warren Dichristina
Stegeman
State
Hornsby Offer Reported By Texas Source
A Texas report says the St. Louis Cardinals received an offer for Roger Hornsby from the New York Giants. Branch Rickey reportedly refused the deal, noting the offer was $250000 and later raised to $300000, with the possibility of the buyer paying half the price.
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Texas
Orange
St. Louis Cardinals
Roger Hornsby
Giants
St. “Louis
Rickey
Southern Association to play 154 game season in 1906
Nashville January 9 The Southern Association will adopt a 154 game schedule this year if the schedule committee's recommendation is approved at the February annual meeting. The season opens April 13 and closes September 17. Cables of the proposed schedule were forwarded to President Martin in Memphis.
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Nashville
Tenn
Southern” Association
Southern -Association
Martin
Memphis
Racing Battle Begins in New Orleans Court Fight
In New Orleans on January 9 District Attorney Marr faces off with Racing Association officials in criminal court before Judge Humphries. The case stems from alleged violations of the Locke law tied to the Fair Grounds track arrests, with racing officials seeking to pause the trial pending civil injunction dispositions.
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Marr
Business Man's ‘Racing Association
Criminal District Court
Humphries
Fatt Grounds
Eivil
Fair Grounds
Gautier
Bre Pn
Field Trial Club Holds Annual Trials In Guerryton
The Continental Field Trial club opens its annual trials in Guerryton Alabama on Monday with entries from across the United States competing for a large premium list. The National Field Trial club will run its trials on January 17.
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Guerryton
Ala
United States
Southern League Drafts Tentative Schedule in Nashville
Nashville Tenn January 9 The schedule committee of the Southern association met here and drafted a tentative schedule calling for 154 games. The season will open April 13 and close September 17. The committee refused to release details of the proposed schedule.
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Nashville
Tenn
The
Southern , Association
Columbia Swimmers Defeat Johns Hopkins in Dual Meet
New York January 9 Columbia defeated Johns Hopkins in a dual swimming meet Saturday night by 36 to 17 points. IRA VAIL won the 100 mile auto race in Hanford California after leading until mechanical trouble ended the contest. Vail’s time was one hour thirty one minutes. The race covered 200 miles on an earth track.
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New York
Columbia
Johns Hopking
Ira. Vail
Hanford
Cal
Ira Vail
Tommy Milton
Radiel Hearne
Yvall
Realty Dealers May Form Georgia Statewide Realty Body
Real estate dealers and other business men plan a Monday morning meeting in Atlanta to discuss forming a state association of Georgia real estate men. The event, at 10 30 in the Piedmont hotel assembly room, will include executive committee members from the National Association of Real Estate Boards and run through Friday with discussions on residential issues and regional prospects for Georgia and Florida.
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Georgia
Thée
Piedmont
National Association of Real Estate Boards
Rez
South
Florida
Welfare workers name Floridian as new secretary
Fragmentary text lists welfare workers and officials including judges mayors and probation officers. Mentions appointment of Fellable oftoses and state association officials. Source unclear but indicates new secretary role in juvenile welfare.
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Carpentier Optimistic On Dempsey Fight December January
Georges Carpentier, European heavyweight champion, speaks in The Telegraaf about a clash with Jack Dempsey. He stays optimistic about the outcome though not predicting a winner. He hints at possible retirement after the bout and notes plans to visit The Hague born Madame Carpentier. He also notes a recent exhibition in Amsterdam and potential match with Frank Moran.
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Georges. Carpentier
Europe
Telegraaf Today
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Carpentier
Carpenter
Holland
Madame ‘Carpentier
Hague
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Ae Carpéentiér
Frank Moran
Pittsburg
Dartmouth to trek south for spring baseball trip
Plans announced for the Dartmouth baseball team to travel south for a March 29 departure and an eight game slate. The Avi schedule lists April 1 Virginia, April 2 Johns Hopkins, April 4 Georgetown, April 6 Maryland State and Navy, April 7 Delaware, April 8 Swarthmore, April 9 Lafayette, plus a post season game with the University of Georgia in Atlanta on November 26.
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Maryland State
Navy
Delaware
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LaFayette
University of Georgia
Atlanta
Outlook gloomy for Irish peace talks at Cubin
January 9 reports quote officials noting peace negotiations in Ireland have broken down. Lloyd George is said to have refused Sinn Fein's withdrawal of Home Rule Bill, officials fear a darker path with increased military and republican activity under martial law signaling extended guerrilla warfare.
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Ireland
Eiroles
Lloyd-George
Sinn Fein
Herve
NO HOME RULE WANTED CORK MAYOR VISITS NEW YORK
Daniel O Callaghan lord mayor of Cork arrived in New York from Newport aboard Irish Republic supporters hailed him with Sinn Fein displays. He said Cork would not accept home rule, seeking only freedom. Patrick McSwiney, Harry Boland’s brother, and officials joined him in the trip and reception.
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New York
Daniel O'Callaghan
Cork
United
Newport
Irish Republic
O'Callaghoft
Patrick MccSwiney
Harry Boland
Eamonn de Valera
Ganon
Malone
Jersey
O'Callaghan
Sinn Fein
America
Oe O'Callaghan
Ireland
Negro charged with raising counterfeit Bills in Chattanooga
John Montgomery, a Black man, was arrested in Chattanooga Tennessee after federal officials found raised counterfeit two dollar bills on his person and another altered note. Three more raised bills were found on his person and an additional altered bill involved a one and five dollar note. Authorities suspect he is part of a gang active in other southern areas.
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Chattanough
Tenn
John. Montgomery
Montgomery
Specialist Pleased by Wilson Condition
Washington January 9 Dr Francissx X Dercum Philadelphia neurologist was called for consultation in early stages of President Wilson's illness. He spent time with Rear Admiral Cary and attended the White House showing agreement for Washington consultation.
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Francissx X. Dercum
Philadelphia
Wilson
Cary
Ealdent
Seaway
Ccca
White Sox Recruit Khinnuth In Spring Weather
A fragmentary note mentions a White Sox recruit named Khinnuth tied to a game between two factory teams. The weather is described as springlike with unclear details. The record preserves the core names and the vague sports context from the damaged OCR.
Dates for the National Tennis Tourneys Considered
New York January 9 The assignment of 1921 tennis tournament dates is being debated by the United States Lawn Tennis Association. Aiming to schedule challenges and possible Davis Cup preliminaries, and rotating championships, the plan faces many changes. Formal dates await the February 5 annual meeting when votes determine which clubs host key championships. Proposed eastern events include Seabright August 1 Newport August 8 Southampton August 15 National doubles August 20 New York August 29 National women's Boston September 3 Davis Cup New York September 3 National singles Philadelphia September 12.
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United States Lawn Tennis Association
Seabright
Newport
Southampton
Boston
Philadelphia
League Reorganized As Texas-Oklahoma Club Forms
Representatives from Texas and Oklahoma towns met to reorganize the old Texas-Oklahoma baseball league. Six towns signified willingness to enter including Durant Ardmors Healdton Olaf Denison Paris and Bonkam. The action follows January discussions and reshapes regional play.
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Denson
Texas
Texas-Oklahoma Baseball League
Oklahoma
Durant
Ardmors
Healdton
Olaf Denison
Paris
Bonkam
Exas
Pinehurst Janiory 9 Winter Golf Tournament Schedule
Pinehurst hosts its annual winter tournament this month with 82 players per division. Qualifying Monday helps form four eight-player groups, with later rounds narrowing to 16 winners in Class A and handicap play elsewhere. Women compete concurrently, with 51 prizes and mixed handicap foursomes finale Saturday. Tournament committee includes Don M. Parker Roy Durstine Roy Birohill and Donald Ross.
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Seratch
Alxteens
Swill
Tess
Don .M. Parker
Roy Durstine
Roy Birohill
Donald Ross
Pinehurst Country Club
Princeton coach warns Tigers against overconfidence
Princeton head coach William W. Roper warns the Orange and Black against overconfidence for the 1921 season. He notes graduation losses including Captain Callahan Legendre bearer Davis and Raymond, cites strong freshman prospects, and promises a radical 1921 program shift aiming for peak efficiency before the Harvard and Yale games.
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Princeton
William W. Roper
Roper
Tigers
Callahan
Legendre
Bearer
Davis
Raymond
Chicago
Harvard
Yale
Rickard Ordered to Pay RoCap $500 in Suit
In Toledo on July 4 1919 a jury heard a case alleging that Rickard RoCap damaged Rickard reputation by calling him a blackmailer and claiming he tried to hold RoCap up for 4000 after a Willard Dempsey fight remark. Rickard denied making the statement in dispute. The suit arose from an altercation before the match when RoCap’s tickets were not honored.
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Philadelphia
Rickard
Willian
Rocap
Rosas
Pia Ander
Willard-Dempsey
Toledo
Ohio
Babe Ruth Memorial Fund to Name Baltimore School Buildings
Supreme Knight Flaherty announced a Babe Ruth memorial fund of 2 million dollars under Cardinal Gibbons to rebuild St. Mary's Boys Industrial School in Baltimore. The project aims to enlarge the reformatory with additional buildings, naming new facilities after Ruth, the school’s famed alumnus and advocate. Ruth, then a professional basketball player, could not be reached for comment.
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New York
Babe Ruth
Flaherty
Knights of Columbus
Carolinal Gibbons
Cardinal
St. Mary's Boys’ Industrial School
Baltimore
Ruth
St. Mary's
Cardinal Gibbons
Fairfax High Five Defeats Langdale in 33 to 11 Win
Fairfax Alabama January 9 Special. The Fairfax High quintet defeated Langdale 33 to 11 in a fast exciting game. Fairfax guards provided the strong defense and Buckger led scoring with 12 of 15 field goals. Bradfield Griffin and Canady locked down Langdale while Fairfax committed five fouls to Langdale’s nine. Referee Nealy umpire Forster timekeepers Ramsay Turner.
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Fairfax
Ala
Fairfax High
Langdale
Fairfax Guards
Sheept
Buckger
Bradfield
Griffin
Canady
Nealy
Forster
Ramsay
Turner
Alabama Dominates Birmingham Southern In 33 to 10 Victory
In Birmingham on January 3, the University of Alabama basketball team defeated Birmingham Southern 33 to 10. Alabama controlled the first half, then Birmingham Southern rallied briefly in the second period. Key Alabama players included Hudson McGauley, Hall, and Bickley, while Griffin and Big Horse Gandy led Birmingham Southern.
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Jack Freeman
University of Alabama
Birmingham Southern
Alabama
Birmingham
Hudson McGauley
Hall
Bie
Griffin
Gandy
Birmingham Alabama
Southern
Kennedy
R. F. Griffin
Capt
McGauley
Norton Bickley
Gandy Hudson
Saffrans Hall
Vardeman
Kelts
Dorrah
Bickley
Burns
Birmingsham Southern
Green
Richardson
Saffrans
Sats
Norton
Lewis
Fappy Alston
Stephens
Will Revive Soccer At Meeting Tuesday
The first meeting toward reviving the Atlanta Boccei club will be held Tuesday night at the A. G. Spalding store, 74 North Broad Street. This marks the first gathering since 1914 when most members left after England declared war. All interested players and supporters are urged to attend.
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Atlanta Boccei Club
A. G. Spalding
North Broad Street
Atlanta
England
O’ntock
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