Locke Eyes Buyout of Harris to Control Boston Club
Pittsburg December report says William A. Locke, Pittsburg Baseball Club secretary, wants to buy the Boston Nationals and would move to Boston to run the club. Harris weighs the presidency offer while Moren remains in Pittsburg. both men previously offered buyout terms and salaries.
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Lil Arth a Denies Illness Asks No Sympathy
Jack Johnson dismissed reports of a nervous breakdown saying someone has been kidding the country. He insists he is not sick and sees no signs of ailment while continuing to perform. The entertainer portrays life as a long, sweet song despite show business humdrum.
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John Smith Signed for 20000 Dollars for Next Season
Baseball press agent credited with an others claim after John Smith signs for $20,000 for the upcoming season.
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Baseball
Yale Me: Praise the New Football
Yale players praise the 1919 football code in today’s Yale News. They call the new rules safer and more skill based with less mass plays. Captains and experts discuss the impact on injuries and game strategy while looking ahead to future indoor meets and training.
Ice Hockey Leaders Set Annual Meeting in Cambridge
The Greater Boston Ice Hockey Association captain managers will meet Thursday at 7 50 p m at H C Durrell 17 Dana Cambridge to finalize league plans for Boston Arena play. Winning schools will keep the large cup and individual members will receive medals.
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Answers to Queries on Amateur Rules and Baseball Records
The text discusses whether cycling racer Answers to Queries would be disqualified by the A A U and mentions amateur status. It also notes baseball positions, game scores including 1-0 5-3 5-0 and 3-0, and a world championship series where the Athletics won four games to three. It recalls Jem Mace’s height as two tall 9% inches.
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Sanford Pledged to Push Football Rules Changes
George Foster Sanford, who helped build Yale's football team this year, sails for England tomorrow on a business trip. Between calls and arranging travel, he urges the rules committee to enact essential changes to the football code before next season.
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Sanford Urges Rule Changes to Boost Rushing and Safety
Mr. Sanford opposes the forward pass over the line of scrimmage and proposes reducing rushing gain from 10 to seven yards. He also favors allowing a runner to tack on to one blocker to even the attack with defense and says pushing risks injuries are overstated. He supports limiting passes behind the line and seeks a modest rushing reward to restore a core college game principle.
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Dartmouth Names Sidney A Clark New Cross Country Captain
Sidney A. Clark, son of Rev. Francis BE Clark, was elected captain of Dartmouth's cross-country team for next season. Clark starred for the team this year, notably in the intercollegiate meet at Princeton, and previously ran varsity two miles in track. He is a junior, Delta Epsilon member, honors student, editor of the Literary Magazine, and a glee club member.
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Harry Bemis Not Returned to Naps by Columbus
Cleveland reports the Cleveland club asked Columbus officials to return veteran catcher Harry Bemis after he was waived last September. Columbus declined, stating they could utilize Bemis without trouble. Bobby Quinn believes Berger will profit from Bemis catching him again if the arrangement changes.
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Chance Has Faith In The Cub Outfit
Cubs captain and manager Frank Chance said the team faced pitching struggles this year but would rebound. He anticipated changes next season though dismissed talk of a complete lineup shakeup and expressed confidence the Cubs can come back as a united ball club.
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Farrell dispute over secretary salary in professional leagues
John H. Farrell challenges the announced salary of 5000 dollars per year for his post as secretary of the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues. He states the figure is erroneous and indicates he will receive more than that amount.
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John H. Farrell
National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues
New Blood Needed for Red Sox In Offseason Plan
The article argues Boston must reinforce both the Red Sox and other local clubs for next season. Manager Donovan faces lineup and pitching gaps, especially at third base with Purtell, and in the pitching staff. It calls for new talent and development to compete with Chicago Cleveland and St. Louis.
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Baseball Notes on Cuban Games and American Prospects
The note surveys Cuban games against American teams like the Athletics and Tigers, plus remarks on league politics with Pat Powers likely to be reelected head of the Eastern League. It cites pitchers Johnson, Walsh, Bender, Ford and others, mentions Coffey as Boston’s utility man, and hints Casey of Wakefield may win Detroit regular catching duty next season.
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You cant lose him Cy Young hunts foxes in rough country
The grand old man of baseball still enjoys fox chasing and can guide a hunter through timber and rugged terrain despite a fuller waist.
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