Federal Stars Won’t Be Subject to Waiver Rule Says Ball
St Louis principal owner Phil Ball says the St Louis Federals are not subject to the waiver rule through his purchase of the Browns. He recalls peace talks with Harry Sinclair and other Federal league owners who signed the peace agreement. Ball confirms he has bought the Browns and expects Organized Baseball to permit any Federal league player to be bought without waiver.
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National Commission
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Yale Uncertain Over Sharpe Committee Head Choice
Haven Jan 3 A conference was held by Yale officials to find a new football head coach and reorganize athletics. The committee led by McCormick faces delays in releasing names while considering adding members to form a five person panel.
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Vance MecCoree
McCormick
Ae Sharpe
Sharpe
Yale
Department of “Athletica
Ornell
Erie
Coneiderine
Rich Mrs Shevlin Dies Wealthy Widow of Football Star
In Haven January 3 The widow of a famed football captain dies leaving an estate reported at over 20 million dollars plus 1.5 million life insurance. The will reportedly leaves all to her daughter Elsa Sherley who was once a southern beauty. The couple’s romance began in 1905 with Shevlin wooing Elizabeth Sherley and their marriage followed after a long courtship and a second engagement amid family disapproval.
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Pretty Girl Fm
Miss Sherley
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Lehigh Eleven Again On Yale Schedule 1916 Opponents
Lehigh University announces four opponents for the 1916 football season Catholic University Ursinus Albright and another team. A prior October clash with Yale is noted as likely to be dropped with a new date at Paylor Stadium.
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Baseball peace eyed for 1916 by Ira Thomas
Ira Thomas, caretaking Connie Mack's youngsters, predicts a prosperous 1916 season if peace negotiations ease the Federal league’s grip. He notes Fed elimination will strengthen the two major leagues and may free top players for leagues of Eastern Association caliber. Thomas, in Connecticut for New Year’s, also keeps busy with city property interests in Philadelphia.
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Boxers Begin Training for January Boxing Show at Casino
Levinsky in charge of the Casino event on January 10 orders all boxers to report Sunday night in Stratford to avoid fan disappointment. Young McAuliffe Mike Farrell and Larry Williams start training today for bouts. McAuliffe expected to face dangerous Johnny Drummie. Williams meets Sailor McGrath in the semi final. McGrath from Brooklyn claims US navy middleweight title. Jerome Hennessy meets Tommy Shea while Kid Alberts of New York faces Mike Farrell in the opener.
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Lvery
Young McAuliffe
Mike Farrell
Larry Williams
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McAuliffe
Johnny Drummie
Tommy Shea
Kid Alberts
New York
Masked Marvel to Tackle Lewis in Big Wrestling Bout
The Mysterious Masked Marvel faces Strangler Lewis at the Manhattan Opera House in a high stakes finish bout amid controversy after Lewis drew with world champion Alexander Aberg. A prior two hour draw with the Masked Marvel prompted tonight’s match. A separate collision near Lamperte, Ind left three dead and twelve injured.
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Moran and Coffey Set to Clash Friday Night in New York
New York on January 3 reports Jim Coffey the Dublin Giant will meet Frank Moran of Pittsburgh in a ten round bout at Madison Square Garden Friday night. The match tops the week’s card as Coffey seeks a shot at Willard while Moran aims to prevent another upset.
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Jim Coffey
Jess Willard
Dublin
Frank Moran
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Madison Square Garden
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East Side
Phil Bloom
Bloom
Coffey
Billy Gibson
Ribbons to Play Two Games Here Tomorrow Night
The Blue Ribbons host two games at Colonial Khali tomorrow night in a doubleheader. First, Joe Jeanette's New York five faces Canton Stars with an 7 43 start. The main game follows with the Naugatuck quintet challenging the Valley five, who demand expenses if they lose and $100 if they win.
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Naugatuck Five
Valley Boys
Joe Jeanette
New York
Clab
Canton
Jeanette
Beckman
Doyle
Leonard Harvey
Corrigan
RG. Smith
Roach Brogey
Bresnahan Won’t Be Magiate Yet
Chicago January report states Roger Bresnahan, manager of the Chicago Nationals, will not pursue buying the Cleveland American franchise for transfer to Toledo until his status with Chicago is clarified. Charles Weeghman earlier announced Joe Tifker, manager of the Federals, would lead the club upon completion of the deal to take over the Nationals.
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Roger Bresnahan
Chicago Nationals
Cleveland American
Toledo
Charles Weeghman
Chicago Federals
Joé Tifiker
Federals
Nationals
McGraws Poor Deals Across Years Highlight Notable Trades
New York January 3. A review of John McGraw's management shows several costly deals from the past. Notable moves include the 1913 Fromme trade and the Herzog Hartley swap, reshaping the Giants and Coasted by the rise of ex-Giants. The piece notes McGraw’s missteps amid a talent-rich National League. It details how players like Groh Stock Demaree and others would have formed a strong lineup if kept. The narrative contrasts early waivers as career-killers with later shifts in a changed league landscape.
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Bronx
Ahearn Defeats Al McCoy In Brooklyn Bout
New York January Jake Ahearn decisively defeated Al McCoy in a middleweight title bout at the Broadway Sporting Club in Brooklyn. Ahearn attacked early and often, targeting McCoy’s midsection and jaw as the rugged champion struggled to counter. McCoy relied on clinching to survive a late rally, with the crowd urging restraint as the tenth round approached. Congress convenes tomorrow.
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Baseball Bits and Burkett Scouting Moves in Baseball News
Baseball notes report Jimmy Slagle quitting the game to run his machinery business while Jimmy Scheckard and Frank Schulte formed a famed Chicago Cubs outfield. Jesse Burkett is set to become a Cleveland Indians scout. Umpire Tommy Connolly won a turkey at a New England shoot, choosing a large bird. The piece also hints colleges wanting the Haughton system and managers favoring Mack and McInnis systems.
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Rabbit
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Camp changes All-American picks for Oliphant over Macomber
Walter Camp, Yale adviser, amended his All-American selections after protests. Macomber of the Intercollegiate champions Chicago remained a top candidate, but Camp shifted Oliphant of West Point to the first team while citing limited time to verify records. Critics argue Oliphant was ineligible due to prior Purdue athletics and West Point rules.
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Chicago
Hebrew Five To Play Waterbury Tonight
A new Jewish youth basketball team organized at Bridgeport Do's Club joins YMHA. The Hebrew team will face Waterbury Five at the Boys Club at 7 20 this evening with a post game dance planned. Players include Charles Mortis Sam Sherman S Mooney Al Borlight L Stern and M Fytelson.
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Federsl League stars eye bids as finds new grit
Barry and Baker infield look to boost clubs as bids heat up for les Magee Benny Knuff Guorke Anderson and others. Josh Devore could reappear with the Die show this year while Prt Moran considers training trip to test him with the Phillies. Josh now manages the Chillieg club in Chicago Pin te.
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Baker
Les Magee
Benny Knuff
Guorke Anderson
Josh Devore
Prt Moran
Phillies
Josh
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