Opposition to extending the World Series to seven games
The National League and Gov John K Dener oppose a plan for a longer World Series. League president said current arrangements are acceptable and others echoed the stance. The league favors keeping the traditional two game price system and shows little interest in expanding games.
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Fans Own Column on Rubber Boots Prices
A reader column notes rubber boots selling range from $1.05 to $7.50 with sizes for men women and children. Listings include Boots labeled Arctics and rubber boots from Boye and Souths departments, reflecting price variations and available styles.
Mack to Confer With Ruppert About Buying Yankees
New York reports secret AL owners meetings in Johnsons rooms about selling the New York Baseball Club. Johnson refuses comment while indications point to Farrell and Devery likely selling within a week. Ruppert aims to buy for around 460000, with Connie Mack possibly named manager if the deal closes. President Johnson plans to travel to French Lick with Mack Tillinghast and Hueston to meet Ruppert on the sale.
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Harvard Grid Star Enwright Faces Possible Loss
Cambridge Mass Dec 16 The operation for appendicitis on Tom Enwright former captain of Harvard freshman football may endanger his return to the backfield for the varsity this fall Enwright is confined to Des Brisay Hospital in Back Bay and is expected to be released in two weeks if recovery proceeds without complication The loss would be a blow to Harvard as most of the first string backfield graduates this year with only Captain Mahan remaining as a partner for Enwright on the likely 1920 squad
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Best Major League Backstop Jimmy Archer of the Cubs
Jimmy Archer, the Chicago Cubs catcher, has endured severe injuries from a factory accident and brutal wear, yet his battered throwing arm remains feared by baserunners. His right elbow is permanently bent, while multiple finger injuries and scars on his hand mark a career of resilience amid ongoing pain.
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Edwa R M Ruelbach Remains Cubs Dodgers Star At 32
Edwa M Ruelbach known as Ba the big twirler of the Brooklyn Dodgers and former Cubs star will be thirty two tomorrow. A Detroit native who started in St Louis and Notre Dame, he broke in with Sedalia Missouri Valley League under the name Lawson. The Cubs bought his release in 1905 and he became a mainstay of the pennant club until traded to Brooklyn. He once held two pitching records until Rube Marquard surpassed him. He pitched 21 chapters for a Pittsburgh win and earlier a 20 inning win for the Cubs over Philadelphia.
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Will Robideau Meet Shugrue In 16 Round Bout
Philadelphia lightweight Sam Robideau prepares to box Jos Shugrue in a 16 round bout at the Armory on December 13. Robideau, less known locally, has fought several times in Philadelphia and is said to be talent-rich yet unproven against Shugrue. His manager and Philadelphia promoter Jack McGuin defend his readiness as he travels to training and via recent theater appearances.
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Anniversaries of Ring Battles 1882 to 1912 Highlights
A summary of notable boxing milestones includes 1882 winner Cherlie Mitchell in London’s Lily Madden tournament and Charles Mitchell’s Birmingham title. Mitchell, a middleweight, beat top heavyweights in Britain then moved to America in 1883, defeating Mike Cleary and John S. Sullivan in New York. He later beat Denny Hayes and Bing Lynn in Leadville, fought draws with Jake Kurrain and Patsy Cardiff, and faced other outsized foes. Other listed bouts include 1902 Matty Matthews over Owen Ziegler in Savannah, 1907 Hiddie Santry’s knockout of Tommy Lynch in Duluth, and 1912 Lauther McCarty’s knockout of Jim Flynn in Vernon, California.
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Moakley Fetes Fifty-First Birthday As Cornell Crosscountry Success Grows
John Francis Moakley known as Jack Moakley, longtime Cornell cross country and track coach, prepares to celebrate his fifty-first birthday tomorrow. Under his fifteen years of leadership Cornell’s teams have dominated, turning raw material into champions and drawing widespread student involvement in the sport. Myron T. Herrick, former U S ambassador to France, arrived in New York from Port...
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Mack Denies Sale Of Philadelphia Club
Philadelphia December 10 Connie Mack flatly denied reports he would sell the Athletics or leave Philadelphia He said he would not retire from managing the champions or move to New York and would stay with the Philadelphia club and handle his stake in the team.
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Rumler’s Newsy Prank Brings Umpire Laughs at Sox
In a 1920s field scene Bill Rumler of the Browns cracked the umpire during Ollie Chill’s calls in a White Sox game. Rumler burst from the dugout with newspapers on his head and flailing arm, provoking laughter and easing tension as Rickey noted Chill’s strict umpiring nearly sparked a riot earlier.
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Umpire Ban Johnson Advances Cash to Aide Officials
A story recalls Ban Johnson giving advance money to umpires in the minor leagues with Jack Sheridan, a timid installer of uniforms, receiving $25 for a new suit while another umpire asked for $500 to cover winter debts. Sheridan later challenged Johnson, noting his own modest salary.
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Herring Fishery Catches Normal in Newfoundland Waters
Reports from the mid season winter herring fishery off western Newfoundland show a fairly large catch. Typically about 100000 barrels are taken at Bonn Bay Bay of Islands and Bay St George with two thirds sent to the United States and one third to Canada. The fish serve as food and chiefly as codfisheries bait while Canadian and American schooners share rights since The Hague settlement. Harsh cold and storms make the work hazardous. last year vessels were frozen in and crews crossed ice to shore. A fire destroyed a Columbus Ohio paper factory at a loss of 180000 dollars.
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Outfielder Senno to Join New London Planters Bosses
In New London it is reported that Pep Senno of Bridgeport will play for the Planters next season after Montreal owner Lichtersheim and New London manager Gene McCann completed a deal. Senno, a strong fielder and solid hitter, broke into the game with Bridgeport last season before Montreal recalled him. Bridgeport will miss his bat and glove, while McCann aims to shed several players who underperformed in post season series.
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Giants Seek Three Phila Stars in Big Trade Talks
Newark dispatch reports the New York Giants pursuing a blockbuster multi player deal for Phila Phillies stars Magee Magee Doolin Lobert and others as McGraw Huggins pursue outfield and catcher reinforcements. Negotiations may involve St Louis and Fed players with timing tied to Dooin's near-future decision.
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Young Jack Redmond Celebrates 20th Birthday
Tomorrow marks birthdays of several boxers including Young Jack Redmond born December 11 1884 in Minnesota with real name Henry Hoppe. Philadelphia Jack OBrien native of Philadelphia turns twenty while his brother Joseph once a top middleweight. Tommy Kilbane born December 11 1891 hails from Cleveland as does his elder brother Johnny the featherweight champion. The Buffalo Mines Co of Toronto resumes full operations after a partial shutdown.
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Harvard grew in three races coming season
Harvard varsity eight will row three races next season against Annapolis Cornell and Yale. The Annapolis race is scheduled for April 1 and the second crew will row the Navy. Harvard will meet Cornell on May 22 at Cayuga Lake and Yale on June 25 with preliminaries the day before. There is a question whether Harvard will enter a fours race or a second eight against Yale. Harvard may send crews to Exposi regatta and Henley regattas in Philadelphia.
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Maranville Injured On Vaudeville Stage
Lewiston Maine December 10 W J Rebs said Maranville injured his right leg during a vaudeville sketch at a local theater. He slid on resin on the stage floor while imitating base running and sprained his leg, cannot perform for a time. Dr W L Haskell attended the Braves star and he declined a reception from Lewiston Knights of Columbus. Fort de France Martinique flooded by torrential rains causing much damage.
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Wards Return Rube Marquard to Giants as Contract Sundered
Rube Marquard the Giants pitcher who signed a Federal League contract will be returned to the Giants once status is settled. Wards, who had lured Marquard, agreed to return him when the Giants prove they have a two year contract with the pitcher. President Hempstead has clamped a two year deal, so Marquard is expected back after word confirms the contract. The episode reflects tensions between players and managers and the Ward action may see the $1,600 paid for jumping the Giants contract returned to Brooklyn owners.
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Boxing Notes Highlight Chaney Langford Rivalries and Upcoming Fights
Boxing notes recount George Chaney and Sam Langford trading knockouts as Chaney recalls thirty stoppages in recent years. Mentions Joe Harang and Turkey Day Toledo bout, Kilbane title prospects, Akron fans celebrating a Griffin victory, and Walter Kelly commended for promoting bouts. A tragic death of a child is noted, with Stosh’s prior brilliance and calls for caution about cancellations.
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Socialist Liebknecht opposes war credit remarks
Amsterdam dispatch reports Dr. Liebknecht, Reichstag socialist, voting against war credits and arguing the conflict was driven by German and Austrian war parties to suppress labor movements. He claims the war did not reflect the will of affected peoples and critiques secret diplomacy and Napoleonic efforts. The Philadelphia Record notes census figures and reflects on declining expectations.
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