Fred Mitchell May Lead Cubs in Chicago Manager Talk
The article outlines a thinned Chicago manager pursuit with Fred Mitchell favored to replace Joe Tinker as Cubs skipper. It notes Stallings and Haughton engagements, possible Chance or Clarke as alternates, and a pivotal meeting at the Waldorf as NL and AL reps gather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis Cardinals
Miller Huggins
Snyder
Fred Mitchell
Cubs
Joe Tinker
Tinker
Chicago
Mitchell
Weeghman
Braves
Rank Chance
Fred Clarke
Boston
Stallings
Hapgood
Haughton
Riley
Chance
National League
John McGraw
Joe Lannin
Boston Red Sox
Buffalo
Bisons
Lannin
International League
Buffalo Club
Ziegler Returns to Aid Penn for Tournament of Roses
Former Penn All American guard Gus Ziegler arrives in Philadelphia to assist the Red and Blue for the Rose Bowl clash with Oregon in Pasadena. He will coach the scrub squad on Oregon formations while Penn stars Berry Miller and Bell prepare for the big game and discuss potential Pentathlon matchups.
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Philadelphia
Gus Ziegler
Penn
University of California
Berry
Fred Kelly
Gossip of Interest to the Motorists
Harry Fosdick visits the Pathfinder factory in Indianapolis with service manager Herbert Ramsay. The Connell and McKone Overland party of over 200 departs for Toledo by a special South Station train. Dan C Swander named manager of Firestone Boston branch, formerly Eastern district head. Eighth National Good Roads Show in Boston February 5 to 9 draws truck manufacturer interest. F R Kelly endorses the Esco Motor lock as best anti theft device, to be demonstrated at 1358 Commonwealth Avenue.
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Harry Fosdick
Pathfinder
Indianapolis
Herbert Ramsay
Connell & McKone Overland
Toledo
Dan C. Swander
Boston
Firestone Tire and Rubber Company
Akron
Ohio
Eastern District
Mass
American Road Builders’ Association
F. R. Kelly
Esco
Commonwealth Avenue
Massachusetts Golf Association to Rule on Disqualified Golfers
A special meeting at the Exchange Club on December 21 will decide on restoring Ouimet Sullivan and Tewksbury to good standing after their disqualification. The move follows a definite action toward reinstatement by the association.
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Ouimet
Sullivan
Tewksbury
Massachusetts Golf Association
Exchange Club
Woodland Golf Club Seeks Massachusetts Unity on Amateur Rule
The Woodland Golf Club of Auburndale asks Massachusetts clubs to vote at the December U S G A meeting on an amateur rule. It argues for fair play and for the right of individuals to pursue golf related vocations while remaining amateurs, urging clubs to send thoughtful delegates.
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Bay State
Woodland Golf Club
Auburndale
Irving J. French
Massachusetts Golf Association
Woodland Club
United States
United States Golf Association
Massachusetts
Massachusetts Association
Woodland
Red Sox Set Up Down Town Office in Dexter Building
New Red Sox owners establish a downtown office occupying a three room suite on the seventh floor of the Dexter building at Washington and Winter Streets. Executive staff will move in on Wednesday.
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Boston Red Sox
Dexter Building
Washington and
Winter Streets
Baseball and sport notes from the era mix with cross country talk
In New York the National League meeting and Ban Johnson events loom as winter sports chatter. Al Grenda and Coullet head the six day race favorites, while Al McCoy delays a bout with Jack Dill. Kyronen and Henigan spark interest in a 10 mile special. Scott High and De Paul weigh future postseason plans. B A A balks at ice play without arena-Unicorn terms. Hobey Baker returns to hockey under new amateur rules. Harvard coach Al Shrubb rests on a Ontario farm.
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New York
National League
Ban Johnson
al Grenda
Coullet
Boston
Kyronen
Jimmy Henigan
Finland runners dominate national cross country title
The text notes Hannes Kolehmainen and Kyronen outrunning Johnny Overton, who had been tipped as a strong challenger in the National cross country championship. It mentions Overton’s high status in intercollegiate cross country and cites a doctors’ comment about staying away from competition for a season.
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Johnny Overton
Hannes Kolehmainen
Kyronen
Gosside Boxers at Grand Opera House in Dorchester Card
Joe Eagan meets Jeff Smith in a 12 round feature at the Grand Opera House Dorchester with Finney Boyle vs Mickey Donnelly in the 12 round semi final and two six rounders. Lippe warns Darcy threat as Smith seeks to force a match and promoter Crilley books Boyle Hansen in Lawrence with Chakas Carroll in the 10 round semi.
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Joe Eagan
Grand Opera House
Dorchester
Jeff Smith
Bayonne
N. J
Joe
Boston
Eagan
New England
Smith
Finney Boyle
Mickey Donnelly
Lippe
Donnelly
Harry Pierce
Larry Hansen
Bobby Reynolds
Banty Lewis
Tommy O’keefe
Boyle
Lawrence
Crilley
A. C
Young Chakas
Manchester
Joe Carroll
Vincy Chars pursue refined outdoor smoking at speed
The article notes Vincy Chars adapting to modern trends by embracing autos and outdoor smoking, producing a sparkless, steady smoke from garage to road house and back, as they travel at fifty miles an hour.
Abolition Effort Fails to End Hammer Throw in College Sports
A proposed move to abolish the hammer throw in collegiate athletics did not pass. Notes mention J ET D favoring cross arm sprint technique over straight arm methods. Bernie Weters praised as a top all round sprinter. Freddie Welsh once noted as a strict vegetarian, unsure of current methods.
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Bernie Weters
Taunton
Freddie Welsh
Nelson Draws With Joe Rivers In Gloucester Bout
Al Nelson of Manchester New Hampshire and Joe Rivers of Gloucester fought 12 rounds to a draw at Lenox A C in Gloucester. It was a fast and exciting heavyweight contest that surprised many fans. Three other bouts accompanied the card.
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al Lippe
Smith
Lee Darcy
Darcy
Australia
A. C
Joe Connolly
Eddie Flynn
Flynn
Charlestown
Gloucester
al Nelson
Manchester
N. H
Joe Rivers
Lenox A. C
Nelson
Tom Needham Named Newark Manager Succeeding Tenney
New York Dec 11 Thomas Needham former National League catcher is signed to succeed Fred Tenney as manager of the Newark club of the International League for the next season James R Price part owner of the Newarks announced today.
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New York
International
Garry Herrmann
Barney Dreyfuss
Pittsburg
Cincinnat
National Commission
Sisler
St. Louis Browns
Dreyfuss
Boston
Tom “Dearfoot
Needham
Doves
Newark
Tom
Steubenville
Ohio
Fred Tenney
Sam Lichtenheim
Thomas Needham
James R. Price
Newarks
Carpentier Ready to Box in America for Relief Fund
Tex Rickard said Georges Carpentier signaled readiness to travel to the United States to box Jess Willard for the French relief fund. The French champion asked for contract changes including training costs, which Rickard approved.
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New York
Tex Rickard
Georges Carpentier
Jess Willard
Carpentier
America
Richard
Medford High Names 3 Captains for Fall Sports
Claude Seitz is named captain of the football team. Ernest Mills is elected captain of the swimming team and Richard Engle captains the track team.
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Claude Seitz
Medford
Ernest Mills
Richard Engle
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al McCoy
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Scott High
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Bowmanville
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Shrubb
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Doc Almy
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Tech
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Troy
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