Yankees ownership settled. Donovan named manager for 1920s aims
The piece notes Ruppert and Huston ending owner debate, Wild Bill Donovan set as next manager, and Yankee prospects in the coming American League race. It mentions White versus Welsh possible bouts, a potential Irish American or BA A relay, and ongoing chatter on Hans Lobert and Johnny McGraw’s interest.
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Messrs. Ruppert and
Huston
Wild Bill Donovan
Yankees
New York
A. A
Yanks
Hans Lobert
Johnny McGraw
Jim Gaffney
Eddie Collins Nearly Lost To Prank Calls At Home
Mrs Collins answered a ringing call at Lansdowne Pennsylvania thinking it a joke. Connie Mack and Ban Johnson called posing as Wilson and Comiskey requesting Eddie Collins for a big conference. Collins was away from home when the call came and could have remained with the Athletics if the calls had not interrupted.
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Comiskey
Collins
Ban Johnson
Lansdowne
Penn
The
Americans
Mr. Collins
Mrs. Collins
Edward
Mrs. C
President Wilson
Mr. Comiskey
the Reclub
Eddie
Philadelphia
Talcott Named Captain Of Winthrop High Football Team
William Talcott elected captain of Winthrop High School football for next year after a vote held days earlier. Talcott, a two year member and quarterback, is highly regarded by students and teammates and also sails on the school swimming team.
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William Talcott
Winthrop High
Talcott
Patsy Kline Edges Mars in 12 Round Bout
Patsy Kline of New York defeated K. O. Mars of Cincinnati in a 12 round boxing match in Columbus Ohio. Both fighters came strong to the finish as the bout proceeded at a steady pace throughout.
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Columbus
Patsy Kline
New York
K. O. Mars
Cincinnati
Boxers Farren Record Not Found in Latest Guides
The record of Joe Farren lists no entries in the current finth guides. The note confirms no past meetings between Gilbert Gallant and Johnnie Dundee and mentions ticket access for affiliated clubs through the 4. A. U. for intercity hours.
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Gilbert Gallant
Johnnie Dundee
Lynn
Louis Pleper
Mass
Joe Farren
Farren
Finth
Penn Ties With Cornell In Triangular Chess Meet
Pennsylvania and Cornell finish with 9 3 in the semi final round equal for first place in the triangular college chess league. Brown loses to both teams as the fourth round nears, with Yale Harvard Princeton and Columbia to host in New York during vacation. Officers elected include Isaac I. Rice as president and Hermann Helms as secretary. A new trophy was announced to become permanent after three wins.
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New York
Pennsylvania
Cornell
Brown
Ithacans
League
Isaac I. Rice
J. P. Palener
Stockbridge
Mass
Hermann Helms
Yale
Harvard
Princeton
Columbia
Young Ahearn and Jack Dillon End Even in Six Round Bout
Honors were about even at the end of a fast six round bout between Young Ahearn of Brooklyn and Jack Dillon of Indianapolis in Philadelphia. Ahearn ceded Dillon eight pounds but used cleverness to offset Dillon's aggressiveness. Ted Lewis of England outpointed Willie Moore of Philadelphia in six rounds at another club.
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Philadelphia
Young Ahearn
Brooklyn
Jack Dillon
Indianapolis
Ahearn
Dillon
Ted Lewis
England
Willie Moore
Raymond Brackett May Coach Salem High School Football
Raymond Brackett may coach the Salem High School football team this year after Harry McDevitt resigned to take a nearer Boston position. Brackett previously coached Marblehead and Peabody High Schools and could be named Salem’s new coach.
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Raymond Brackett
Salem
Harry McDevitt
Boston
Witch City Eleven
Brackett
Marblehead
Peabody
Salem Post
Gilmore Fooled by Caldwell Over 10 Day Clause
Scout Arthur Irwin states James A. Gilmore was deceived by Ray Caldwell who told Buffalo Federal backers his New York contract had the 10 day clause. Irwin notes Caldwell had two contracts with Buffalo Federal, one old and one updated, the latter removing the clause.
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Arthur Irwin
James A. Gilmore
Ray Caldwell
Buffalo
New York
Ray
Dick Carroll
Slim
Outlaws
Melrose High Defeats Somerville in Open Ice Hockey Match
In Boston Arena the Melrose High team beat Somerville High 2 to 0 in the Inter scholastic Hockey league opener. Nowell and Paisley scored for Melrose, with solid defensive work by Cushman and stout goaltending. Downing stood out for Somerville but the defense could not hold in the second period.
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Boston
Melrose High
Somerville High
Melrose
Frank Downing
Burton Nowell
Somerville
Bob Paisley
Nowell
Ross
Cushman
Melrose H
Somerville H
Scruton
Esseld
Eld
Shea Paisley
Polat Wanamaker
Sesceeren Seerw
Wilson Nowell
Eseess Tae
Burnett Phelps
Pees Steel Es
Murphy Rrosa
Fcws
Doody
Brady and Hall
Whittaker and Dunn
Nichols the most useful pitcher in baseball history
Jack Doyle compares Charley Nichols to Amos Rusie and Walter Johnson, noting Nichols’ speed and easy motion. He praises Nichols as the best pitcher at taking over another pitcher’s game, masterfully stepping in when others faltered, and calls him invaluable to the Boston teams.
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Jack Doyle
Charley Nichols
New Yorker
Baltimore
Nick’s
Jack
Amos Rusie
Nichols
Walter Johnson
Johnson
Rusie
Doyle
Amos
Bostons
Nick
Fitchburg Tops Gardner In Wachusett Opener
Fitchburg High School defeated Gardner High School 19 to 10 in the season opener. Key players included Marshall and Fish with floor goals, Parkhurst scoring from a foul, and Linnell contributing multiple baskets. Referee was W. M. Forbes. scorer Colton. attendance 500.
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Gardner
Fitchburg High School
Gardner High School
Fitchburg
Stevenson
Allen
Lovejoy
Seaver Fish
Carey Marshall
Gse
Anderholm Parkhurst
Barr
Kauppi
Mulcahy Herndon
Clamen
F. Linnell
Marshall
Fish
Linell
Anderholm
Mulcahy
Parkhurst
W. M. Forbes
Colton
Timor—Mullaney
Duffy Beats Robideau In 10 Rounds At Buffalo
Jimmy Duffy of Lockport outpointed Sam Robideau of Philadelphia in a ten round bout here today as writers present gave the verdict. Both men scored a knockdown apiece in the lively contest.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Jimmy Duffy
Lockport
Sam Robideau
Philadelphia
Bridgeport
Conn
Gilbert Gallant
Chelsea
Stuffy McInnis Keeps Loyalty to Baseball Despite Feds Talk
Stuffy McInnis stays with organized baseball amid rumors of players joining the Feds. The Boston area star remains loyal to his contract and to the man who aided his early career, defying the glitter of outlaw leagues.
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Feds
Outlaws
Boston
Kid Cotton
Porky
Flynn
Pippin
Cotton
Stuffy McInnis stands firm with Connie Mack amid 1910s rumors
Gloucester star Stuffy McInnis rejects Fed probes and offers to leave the Athletics. He credits Connie Mack for his rise, pledges to play under Mack’s word, and forecasts Philadelphia remaining competitive next season despite roster rumors and rival contenders like the Red Sox and Braves.
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Stuffy McIinnis
Gloucester
Feds
McInnis
Gilmore
Fed
Connie Mack
Philadelphia
Mack
Connie
Red Sox
Braves
bin Carr
Smash-Up Of Champions
Bart Cunningham, former star pitcher, argues veteran pitchers lose strength as they decline. He says experience masks decline until facing new hitters, when older aces get hammered by fresh clubs. The trend explains why championships flip and aging stars falter in post-season play.
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Bart Cunningham
Mathewgon
Athletics
Braves
Cubs
Dick Rudolph in Federal league publicity stirs Braves controversy
Report from Chicago via Gilmore claims Dick Rudolph signed to a contract with a 10-day clause, prompting talk he may leave the world champion Braves over money disputes. James E. Gaffney counters that 17 players, including Moranville and Gowdy, were signed with the 10-day clause removed.
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Dick Rudolph
Braves
Chicago
Gilmore
Rudolph
James E. Gaffney
Moranville
Evers
Gowdy
Connolly
Moran
James
Economy Spirit of Magnates
The piece debates the Federal league stance toward the majors after Weeghman’s turn down by Charles F. Taft. It notes dissenters like Walter Johnson Eddie Plank and Chief Bender, minor league defections, and Jimmie Austin’s move from the Browns to independent ranks.
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Federal League
Weeghman
Charles F. Taft
Walter Johnson
Eddie Plank
Chief Bender
Jimmie Austin
Browns
Outlaws
Roxie Roach
New Yorks
Boxing Fraternity Strife Shapes Up In Major Leagues
The article discusses fallout from union demands in baseball, the impact on players under contracts, and potential retrenchment by major leagues. It notes Ban Johnson’s stance, looming waivers, and how independent and Federal leagues may face roster cuts, with focus on key figures like Lee Magee and Donlin.
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Robert B. Ward
Rube Marquard
Ward
Rube
New York
Baseball Players Fraternity
Federal League
Donlin
Wiltze
Germany Schaefer
National Commission
Commission
Ban Johnson
Lee Magee
St. Louis Nationals
Dan McDonald and Robinson Even Up in Rumford Bout
Dan McDonald of Roxbury and George Robinson of Cambridge fought two six round middleweight bouts in Biddeford with no decision. The clash produced a sensational, nonstop showcase until a midfight head gash for McDonald. both fighters finished evenly. A promoter quickly lined up McDonald to meet Lee Anderson in Rumford Falls on January 8.
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Biddeford
Dan Mc Donald
Roxbury
Mass
George Robinson
Cambridge
McDonald
Robinson
Rumford Falls
Lee Anderson
Berlin
N. H
Trimounts Win Game Over St Joseph Cadets 12 to 6
The Trimount basketball team defeated the St. Joseph Cadet Midgets 12 to 6 at the Blossom Street ward room last night. Trimounts scorers were Entin 3 Weinstein Cohen Ryder. St Joseph’s scorers were Andrews 2 Sterritt.
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Trimount
St. Joseph
Blossom Street Ward Room
Floss Defeats Flynn In 10 Round Rochester Bout
Tony Floss of Newcastle Pennsylvania outpointed Jim Flynn of Pueblo Colorado in a ten round boxing match in Rochester New York today. Floss demonstrated faster hands and solid defense to secure the decision over Flynn in the New York venue.
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Rochester
N. Y
Tony Floss
Newcastle
Penn
Jim Flynn
Pueblo
Col
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