Haughton Seeks Rule Change as Baseball Faces Limits
The National League debates the 22 player limit and a ban on player trades after August 1. President Percy D. Haughton pushes for the rule to curb late-season signings. The issue sparks wide club opposition and heads to the constitution committee for action. John B. Day receives NL support for aid while Mike Donlin takes on Cuban Exposition duties and boxing plans. Several trades and managerial moves hover, with leagues threatening war over drafts and governance.
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the Waldorf
John B. Day
Polo Grounds
Day
National League
Bransfield Seen Ready for Major League Umpiring
Kitty Bransfield longtime star first baseman in the National League is touted as ready to become a major league umpire. He had a successful 1916 season in the International League and IL President Barrow supports his readiness to umpire in either major. The IL Leader notes Bransfield has fewest complaints of any umpire in years.
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Percy D. Haughton
Fhraves
Giants
Kitty Bransfield
Bransfield
Barrow
International League
Jeader
Better to Have Erred Says Ivan Olson
Ivan Olson argues it is better to err in a major series and lose than never have a chance to compete. He contends his mistakes in big games were not unusual, citing box scores from National League games as proof.
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Ivan Olson
Olson
Ivan
Brown and Crimson prep for rescheduled game amid strong rivals
Brown's schedule shifts four weeks before the big Yale clash. Joe Egan outlasted Jeff Smith in a grueling route. Ted Meredith praises Bohlin as a formidable Swedish half miler and hints at possible record speeds. Andy Kelly trains daily with Holy Cross, quieting enrollment doubts. Jimmy Henigan ends outdoor work, Dorchester athlete seeks form on boards. Coast Artillery and Irish American A. C. have not announced indoors. Jeff Smith of Bayonne, N J has not...
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Ted Meredith
Bohlin
Duffeys Sports Highlight Hub Champion Over Darcy
Duffeys Sports records the Hub’s top impression as champion surpassing Les Darcy whose pending arrival to the country sparks talk of plum fights. Smith’s two town appearances include a controversial win over George Chip and a recent clash with Eagan that ended without his strength.
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Smith
George Chip
Eagan
Referee Decision Sought In Rainy Brockton Taunton Game
Leon Locke notes rare postponement due to rain and urges leaving final score to the referee. Walter Camp All America picks not yet released. J H recalls Yale’s 1885 48 0 Harvard win and last year’s 41 0 Harvard victory. Gunboat Smith’s 20 round decision over Willard cited from May 20 1913 in San Francisco.
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Yale
Harvard
Gunboat Smith
Willard
Gunbeeat
San Francisco
Colgate Names D B West 19 Year Old Captain For Next Grid
D B West, 19, was elected captain of Colgate University football for next year. He starred at left tackle this season and is also a basketball center and baseball pitcher.
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N. Y
D. B. West
Colgate University
West
Colgate
Tech Ice Team Eyes Strong Season Turnout at Practice
Veterans for Tech Ice Team reports 35 players practicing under Captain Clarence Cochrane with Bags Wanamaker coaching. A new 80 by 160 foot rink beside the Athletic Field will host games, awaiting ice readiness for a schedule that includes Dartmouth Harvard Yale and Williams among others.
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Springfield Y. M. C. A
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Freeman Named Everett High Football Captain for Next Season
Paul W. Freeman, Everett High School junior and centre last season, was yesterday chosen captain. Paul Fraser, a teacher at the school, was re-elected coach for the team.
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Everett High School
Freeman
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Overland Dealers Tour Willys-Overland Factory Visit
A 367 strong New England Overland dealers delegation from six states toured the Willys-Overland factory in Toledo on December 13. They viewed new Overland and Willys Knight models, toured most of the plant, enjoyed a vaudeville show, and planned further plant visits and model lectures before returning to Boston, possibly arriving Friday night.
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Ohio
New England Overland
Boston
Willys-Overland
Overland
Will's-Knight
New England
Milton High Ice Schedule Dates Announced
Milton High hockey coach Neaves released the season schedule with January and February games against Hyde Park Winchester Stone School Canton Quincy Middlesex School Milton Academy Brookline and other venues. Several dates remain open or pending.
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Middlesex School
Concord
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Brookline
Malden Elks Face Melrose In Interclub Tonight
Malden lodge of Elks meets Melrose lodge in an interclub match at Melrose home tonight. League secretary Dr. Eugene J. McCarthy says Malden can rebound from last week’s loss to Woburn and win.
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Melrose Lodge
Melrose
Eugene J. McCarthy
League
Malden
Woburn
Ex-Gov Walsh Talks of Autos in Far East
Ex-Gov David J Walsh spoke at a Bay State Automobile Association luncheon at Hotel Lenox about his trip to Japan and China. He outlined prospects for trade with the United States and how auto trade in the Far East might grow, answering questions from members.
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Hotel Lenox
David J. Walsh
Japan
China
United States
Far East
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