Cobb Batting Record Spiked By League Action
The session of the two major leagues trimmed Ty Cobb’s batting record by denying him an official .400 average for three straight seasons. Changes included how umpires are managed in rain or darkness and a set June 1 deadline for trading players with rosters capped at 25. No trades occurred, with focus on draft and scout moves and Boston officials promising updates.
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Cobb’s 401 Average Declared Closed by Johnson
New York officials affirm Cobb's batting average at 401 and reject an alternate score. Johnson cites a photographed score that was unsigned and flawed, stating the AP box score remains the official basis. He says the league statistician Irwin M Howe raised authentication concerns and the disputed score was not used.
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Ban Put On Buying of Pennants
New York dated report says major league magnates in joint session halted late season deals by banning player transfers after June 15 without waiver. Teams not contending by mid-June cannot boost rosters via trades. instead purchases from minors allowed. Roster size extended to 40 until June 15. NL favored 50, AL opposed.
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Municipal Election All Over for Year On With the Cribbage Game
Neal O Hara reports brisk weather and political wagering as Clemenceau visits the U S A. Bat Siki and Carp dominate boxing talk while Siki is hailed France side. Goo Goos finish ballot series, City Hall yelps, and Jerry Watson returns to wild political spots as 1924 governor chatter begins.
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Northeastern University interclass meet ends in freshmen sophomores tie
The Northeastern University engineering school hosted an interclass relay meet where freshmen and sophomores were tied at 20 points before the final relay. Maurette of the sophomores edged Ewell of the freshmen at the tape to clinch first in the decisive relay.
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Beech er and Chapman On Full Card At Mechanic s Hall
An all star boxing night heads to Mechanic Arts Armory next Tuesday. Charley Beecher world junior featherweight champion meets Red Chapman of Dorchester in a 10 round main event. Steve Gustin faces Dutch Reagan in a 10 round bout, with Willie Gradwell set to clash with Johnny Downes. Other preliminary 10 rounders pair Billy Murphy and Tad Lawrey.
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Billy Murphy Bests Fitzsimmons in Moody Club Bout
Billy Murphy of Lowell won the decision over Billy Fitzsimmons of New York in the Moody Club main bout. Murphy led in seven rounds, but Fitzsimmons matched him in the final trio. Semifinal saw Kid Lewis stop Johnny Blair in two, with Nick Madonna and Rob Donlan scoring second round knockouts in earlier preliminaries.
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Tigers Trade Gagnon for Southpaw Hurler
New York report details Detroit trading Gagnon an ex Holy Cross star infielder to Washington for pitcher Francis a left handed hurler, a move described as creating a strong Tigers ball club.
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Amateurs Swap Punches In Apollo A A Tourney
Seven bouts were staged at Scenic Temple for the Apollo A A amateur tournament. Results include 17 pounds Bob Goldberg Dorchester defaulted to Mike Melinsky North End 126 pounds Terry Parker North End lost to John Moran South End in four rounds 147 pound Terry Mec Manus South End defeated id Vion Boston in two rounds heavyweight George Allen Boston KO’d Tom Kirby Dorchester in one round.
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Eddie Collins Deal Still Hanging Fire
The Eddie Collins trade to the Yankees stalled as Chicago balked at receiving pitcher Carl Mays. An argument over the pitcher involved delayed completion of the White Sox second baseman swap.
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Cambridge Player Sold to Hartford
David Mack Hillis of Cambridge Mass a fielder was sold by the Rochester International League Club to Hartford of the Eastern League. No purchase price was announced. Hillis is 20 and joined Rochester last spring after a season in a Northern New York amateur league.
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