Minors Seek Draft Rule Change Across Baseball
Nevys York reports the National Commission will meet in Cincinnati on January 2 to discuss proposed changes from minor leagues. Committees from the minors push for reforms to aid their organizations, including abolishing the draft or changing how players are drafted by name versus by club. Critics say the current system favors big league clubs and can block minor stars from advancing, with International League President Barrow supporting change.
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Yale Five Defeated By Crescent Quintet In Brooklyn
Yale Univers ity basketball team faced Crescent Athletic Club in Brooklyn and lost 23 to 20. New Moon players led at halftime 16 to 6 as Crescent rallied in the second half to secure the victory on December 23.
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Connie Mack predicts strong recruits for 1917 Athletics
Connie Mack celebrates Cornelius McGillicuddy on his birthday and praises his past record while signaling a shift to minor league and Pacific Coast talent for the Athletics. He foresees improved performance in 1917, noting age limits and the need to rebuild after a poor previous season. The piece also mentions business items and local ads including Christmas trees.
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Mack and Comiskey Impress at AL Magnates Meeting
Chicago December meeting of American League magnates drew attention for the close pairing of Connie Mack and Charles Comiskey. Experts say Ban Johnson organized a smooth session while Mack and Comiskey hobnobbed, discussing old times and quietly guiding the league’s direction without sensational moves.
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Penn and Oregon Football Showdown Set for Pasadena
New Year’s Day Pasadena clash pits University of Oregon against the University of Pennsylvania in a roughly ten thousand mile travel record game. Penn ends season strong though tied by Dartmouth and defeated by Swarthmore and Pittsburgh, while Oregon has not been beaten this year. Early reports note star players Howard Berry and Shy Huntington among standout performers as both teams boast solid offenses and defenses.
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Jim Flynn Veteran Fighter Turns Thirty Seven
Andrew Saymes Chiariglione known as Jim Flynn the Pueblo Fireman, born December 24 1879 in Brooklyn, is celebrated as a veteran pugilist nearing age thirty seven tomorrow. The fighter has about sixteen years as a pro and a long career with many battles.
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Dreyfuss, Cravath, Games in New York and More
Barneys Dreyfuss fights NL methods while waging a public campaign against Cravath’s transfer. Cravath’s 1911 drive and drafts prompt bids and a Phillies claim. Blue Ribbon basketball team heads to New York for a contest at the Manhattan Casino. Clinton’s status uncertain as Beckman may stay. Navy eyes Oliphant recruit Tim Corey. Michigan Syracuse split aims and Hast Lansing date noted. Frank Confrey vs Battling Kunt teased for South Norwalk. Kunz enjoys fan support after Bud Palmer upset. Les Darcy sails to England to join the army after purse battles here.
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Yale Alumni Weekly decries seniors skipping sports for movies
An editorial in Yale Alumni Weekly argues upperclassmen neglect physical needs and athletics. It notes freshmen show higher sports participation, with around 97 percent of freshmen active in major or minor sports last fall while seniors are drawn to the growing indoor fascination with movies.
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Penn Players On Way To Coast To Meet Oregon Boys
The University of Pennsylvania football team left Philadelphia for the Pacific Coast to face Oregon at Pasadena on New Year’s Day. About 100 students rode the Penn Special and 60 more joined at Reading Terminal for a send off amid light crowds and chilly weather. Coach Folwell expressed optimism that his team could beat Oregon if they played near their capability.
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British Americans to Play Here Tomorrow
Tomorrow afternoon at the Meadows a National Cup soccer match will feature Bridgeport Citys against the British Americans of Waterbury. The Citys bring Hardy back for the holidays and Hall of Holyoke. Kickoff is at 2 30 with J Miller of New Haven refereeing. XM4S TREES WREATHS AND ROPING JOHN REOCK & SON.
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Bill James In Good Condition For Next Season
New York reports Braves pitcher Bill James, long on the payroll since 1914, has shown improved motion in California Winter League activity and declares his arm feels fine. Manager George Stallings may reward patience if James returns to full form for 1916.
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Six teams tied for lead in six day cycle race finale
In New York at Madison Square Garden six teams led the grueling six day race at midnight after a day of record laps and dramatic sprints. Spears McNamara Exg Dupuy Hill Drolbach Root Madden Kaiser Camerón De Baeter Walthour shared the front, while Goulet and Grenda were noted for a prior retirement and record pace. James J. O'Kelly, Nationalist MP, is dead.
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Les Darcy Arrives to Welcome From Tex Rickard
Les Darcy lands in New York from Australia aboard the Cushing and is held in quarantine. Tex Rickard plans a personal welcome and aims to sign him for exclusive U.S. rights, with Jack Kearns also claiming a Darcy contract. Darcy, with manager G J O Sullivan, hopes to debut soon against Georges Carpentier, Jack Dillon, or Billy Miske.
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Army Experts Seek Gear for Winter Flying Test
Army aviators prepare 15 government planes to fly from Hempstead to Philadelphia to test cold weather attire. Reports indicate fur lined hoods coats gloves and leggings are best, with leather uniforms shown as part of the test. The aircraft crew faces extreme high altitude cold referenced in European war reporting.
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Joe Tinker Buys Columbus Tea Club
Joe Tinker and Thomas Wilson announced the purchase of the Columbus American Association club for 65 000 dollars. The deal gives them 75 percent ownership with remaining stock held by current owners Goodman. Tinker departed for Chicago after the arrangement, accompanied by Thomas Hickey.
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Prince Guido von Daënnersmark Dies Amid Wealthy Stand
Prince Guido Henckel von Donnersmarck, a Prussian House of Lords member and among Germanys wealthiest men, is dead. The article notes his prominence and fortune, signaling the end of a major aristocratic figure in German high society.
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Anniversaries of Ring Battles Recall Historic Bare Knuckle Fight
Twenty seven years ago today Jem Smith the last English heavyweight to hold the London prize ring title defended his honor against Sydney Cordstalk known as Frank or Paddy Slavin in Bruges Belgium. The fight for the British championship ended with Slavin holding the edge in a bare knuckle contest amid reports of a $2500 stake.
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Paddy" Slavin
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