Alien Felons Menace to Land in Drastic Law Shift
New York’s immigration chief Robert Watchorn urges drastic legal changes to bar alien felons. He cites Mafia murders and an altar assassination as proof that foreign criminals enter the United States via Ellis Island. He proposes that foreign governments vouch for good character before departure and that the law permit deportation of criminals within three years of landing.
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Immigrant Criminals and the Ellis Island Debate
A discussion on immigration policing at Ellis Island notes that criminal aliens, especially Italians from the south and Sicily, pose a menace. It argues inspectors rely on ship manifests, penal passports could aid screening, and calls for broader cooperation with foreign governments to bar prior criminals from entering the United States.
Eddie Plank the Farmer Thriving Star Southpaw Returns
Eddie Plank, famed left hander for Connie Mack, rejoined the Athletics after initial doubts. He farms at Seven Stars outside Philadelphia during winter, running a large milk route and planning to coach Gettysburg College when not pitching. His return strengthens Mack's staff and signals Plank's steady commitment.
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Major League Notes From Spring Training
Render shows good form in Athletics practice games. New York Nationals pay 20000 rent for Polo Grounds. Phillies shorten Cavaleski to Cavis. Terry Turner joins the Naps at Macon training camp. Fred Glade reports to Clarke Griffith in Atlanta. Ed Johnstone signs four year contract with President Pulliam. Giants plan a new masc ot named Chuck Connors. Socks Seybold of Athletics recovering from injury in New Orleans. Only relics of the Players' League left in the American League are Cy Young George Davis and Jim McGuire. Bowerman missing backstop Bowerman under cloud as Augusta hears nothing from missing catcher.
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Color Line Drawn In Organized Baseball
The article argues that racial barriers persist in organized baseball while noting however that many athletes of color excel in other sports. It cites players across baseball and other disciplines, contrasting the lack of colored players in pro baseball with successes in boxing cycling and track.
Cobb Signs With Detroit After Hope Fades
Ty Cobb signed a one year contract with the Detroit Baseball club in Detroit. Negotiations with President Navin followed a fruitless two hour talk and Cobb initially sought a three year deal. A conference with ex mayor George P. Codd helped secure a concession, with terms kept secret but believed to include a salary boost and promise of more next year if Cobb performs well. He will report to Manager Jennings at Little Rock after spring training homes are arranged for five years at Hot Springs.
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Danny Shay Switches to Stockton In Cal Sta Nuance
Danny Shay formerly with the Gants and sold by Manager McGraw to the Oakland Pacific Coast League team became an outlaw by signing with the Stockton team of the California Sta lu league.
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