Graw Keeler Hit and Run Duo Elevates Baltimore Club
In a memoir style excerpt, the author recalls John McGraw and Willie Keeler shaping Baltimore’s baseball fame. McGraw’s leadership, aggressive strategy, and hit and run plays boosted Baltimore’s status, with notable moments against Washington and Mercer. The piece highlights McGraw’s tactical mind and Keeler’s base running as pivotal to Baltimore’s success.
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Baltimore
Fighting Baseball Club
Red Grange Leads West To Pro Football Era
The article notes Red Grange moving from amateur to professional football and inspiring a wave of Western stars to pursue pro careers. It lists players like Moon Baker, Plowboy Fry, Captain Brown, and others from Michigan, Iowa, Nebraska, Minnesota, and Wisconsin, with expectations of high-level play in future seasons. Max Carey is highlighted for a potential baseball managerial path after his playing days.
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Maddie Anderson
Hank Anderson
Trafton
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Halas
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Moon Baker
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Plowboy Fry
Iowa
Brown
Michigan
Spords McCarthy
Chicago
Ed Weir
Locke
Rhodes
Nebraska
Ascher
Cooper
Minnesota
Notre Dame
Prairie Belt
Benny Friedman
Red Marek
Ohio State
Cowboy Kutsch
Christy Flanagan
iShorty Almquist
Doyle Harmon
Wisconsin
Max Carey
Pirate
Shelton Lions Prepare for Derby Rivalry on Intercity Court
Shelton High announces Housatonic League schedule with seven home games and five away plus Derby contests on Feb 17 at Shelton and March 10 at Derby. Five core players return Symonds at center Sabo and Patrick guards Hagan and Lockwood forwards. Derby marks first Derby High basketball team, boosting local interest and intercity schedule. Special game Derby at Shelton on Feb 9 and Shelton at Derby on Mar 10 complement league slate.
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Dee
Frank Maye
Shelton High School
Istory
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Derby
Derby Court
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Newtown
Symonds
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Hagan
Lockwood
Tarbel
Housatonic
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Seymour
Wallngford
Stratford
Branford
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Ailford
Grange Receives Full Big Ten Vote For All Conference
Chicago December 3 AP The All Conference football team chosen by seven Big Ten coaches for The Associated Press awards Red Grange a unanimous halfback selection though one coach lists him at quarterback after directing play mid season. Michigan dominates with Bennie Friedman and Len Nie Oosterbaan among first-team picks.
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Murchison Set to Test Boards Against Hubbard and Hussey
New York December 3 The shadow of De Hart Hubbard falls on Loren Murchison as the indoor season approaches. Hubbard, late Michigan star, will push the Newark flyer who is famed as indoors king of short sprints. Hussey, a former Stuyvesant standout now at Boston College, is also expected to challenge Murchison on the boards at January and February meets. They are slated to meet February 4 at the Millrose A A meet in Madison Square Garden, with Hubbard and Bowman likely present and Scholz missing for the Olympic 200 meters.
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Newark Athletic Club
Steve Farrell
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Francia Blassey
Jackson Schultz
New York Athletic Club
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Stuyvesant
Boston College
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Chet Bowman
Syracuse
Vussey
Madison Square Garden
New Zealand
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Sally League Rules Limit Player Transfers Without Waivers
Sally League clubs cannot send players to other leagues without waivers in the future. Hed Brainard appointed manager of Wichita Falls near his home in Navasota Texas. The Mississippi Valley League sent four players to high leagues this year. The average price was $1000. Catcher Tate of the Senators will be used more often next season and is an excellent receiver. Muddy Hue and Tate likely share catching duties. Van Gregg may be used by Washington in a deal with the minors.
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Dartmouth players questioned over West Point offers
The Dartmouth College paper reports alleged attempts to recruit football stars to West Point. A Dartmouth halfback declined a hotel-room proposal and warned that later offers arrived by mail. The editorial urges a meritorious, sportsmanlike investigation into these alleged coercive inducements.
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Red Sox Aim to Rebuild as Owners Meet in New York
Big league club owners converge in New York for winter meetings. The Red Sox seek strengthening via trades, eyeing minor league stars and veteran players for a tougher season. Team faces infield overhaul and outfield upgrades while pitching staff remains solid.
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Tslaves
Dave Bancroft
Pittaburgu
Army captaincy boosts Tiny Hewitt as bright future unfolds
West Point cadet Orville M Hewitt class of 192] elected Army football team captain for near term. A versatile leader he played three years on the first team and starred in the Navy game 10 to 3. Coach John J McEwan praises his cadet record and all around excellence across football track swimming rifle academics and college life.
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