Paul Waner Named 1927 National League Most Valuable Player
Paul Waner of Pittsburgh earns the 1927 NL MVP honor in a tight vote. He led the league in batting with .379, topped in hits and RBIs, edging Frank Frisch and Rogers Hornsby in a three way race. The balloting by a committee of newspaper men totaled Waner at 72 points with Frisch 66 and Hornsby 54.
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Associated
Paul Waner
Pittsburgh Firatey
Tor Ihis
Lloyd Waner
Little Polson
Imrat
Evht
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Pirate Star
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Flo Traynor
The
Pets
Red Lucas
Cincinnati Reds
Charley Root
Cubs
Fees Waner
Frisch
Root
Jackson
Borneby
Pittsburgh
St. Louis
Hornsby
Chicago
Libya Waner
Traynor
Pluteburgh
Haines
Kreer
Hartnett
Lucas
Cincinnati
Wilson
Chi ‘Ago
Terry
Bottomley
Hargrave
May
Cinciniati Sand Williams
Philadelphia
Parrell
Boston
Grives
Carey
Brooklyn
Stephenson
Alexander
Hill
Petty
Thich Philadelphia
Haiey
Louis
Adams
Toush
Harper
James Grayson A. Icinnatt
James Isinberry
James R. Harmison
Tony McLinne
Ralph Davis
Sid Keevers St. Louie
Bill Jones the ferocious college bucking hero
Sportlight Alumnus Footpgil recounts Bill Jones as a dominant college football back. Descriptions praise his speed and power, comparing his charging runs to a bull. A rumor of a bet on breaking a ten-foot wall is noted, with vivid, nongraphic action throughout.
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Autosuggeston
Bill Jones
Aling
Husky William
Bil
Bill
Field of Fame and the Road to Glory in a College Tale
A narrative blends college dreams with football drama. Bill endures tackles and setbacks in a theme of perseverance, guided by Coach Experience and a rallying cry to “keep on bucking failure.” The piece mixes race results, horse names, and racing odds, framing sport as life’s big game.
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Wiliam
Heisman retires after 46 years in college football
Houston December 4 by Associated Press. John W Heisman athletic director and head football coach at Rice Institute announces retirement after a 46 year coaching career. Only Amos Alonzo Stagg has longer football tenure. The resignation is accepted leaving Rice to seek a successor.
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Houston
Texpe
Assurated Press
John W. Heismaan
Rice Institute
Alonzo A. Stagg
University of Chicas
Heisman
Clauce Rothger
Uitness University
Segeom Ate
Heiemiun
New York University seeks to keep coach Meehan after loss record
New York University announces a campaign to persuade John F. Meehan to reconsider rejecting renewal as head coach of the Violet football team. After a meeting with committee members Meehan agreed to hold conference before deciding on offers from other colleges. His three year contract expires December 31 with a near spotless record of four losses in three seasons.
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New York
iBy
New York University
Abun
John F
Chick) Meehan
Violet
Meehan
Dd Iadky
de Battely
University Heights
Nle West
Cincinnati Red Fans Seek Opening Battle Seats
Cincinnati fans push for 80 000 tickets for the opening day game as plans emerged to move the affair to Redland from Yankee Stadium. Miller Huggins eyes Yankees 1928 material while Cincinnati contemplates strong attendance and a busy roster shuffle.
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Cincy Red
Cincinnati
Yankee Stadium
Redland
Pete Donohue
Jong
Evidurt
Sammy West
Senators
Harvey Hubbell League Aims to Guard Promising Players
Washington reports guard tactics as Harvey Hubbell League protects prospects. Paar and McNeely travel with clubs. West injures leg keeping him out for season. Griffith, owner, plans to bring West on for spring outfield duty while hospital care continues.
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Washington
Paar
Earl M¢Neely
Uuueavy West
Sheppard
Tiwan
Bowden
Fexan
Teamu
Clark Griffith
Tim
Bere
Ae Washington
Ube Batuie
West
Ntional
Grifith
Langdon HY
Jeakue
neCanle
Ames
Princeton Five Faces Hardest Season In Years
Princeton University's basketball prospects look bleak with only one returning regular Mike Miles and several uncertain guard positions. Ed Wittmer and Dick Vogt provide hope, while forwards McCullough Thoburn Bowen Johnston Dikovics contend for spots. The Nassau five open with Dickinson at home December 10 and travel for a Christmas trip including Notre Dame and Cincinnati, before league play begins in New York January 15.
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Princeton University
Tiger
al Whitmer
Dartmouth
Mike Miles
Mikes
Miles
Fie
Ed Wittmer
Nassau
Wittmer
Dick Vegt
Vogt
Bill Elliott
Larry Davis
Beale Poste
Bill Sheldrick
Aggregation
Si Foote
John McCullough
Live Thoburn
Red Bowen
Bill Johnston
Ernie Dikovics
McCullough
Thoburn
Nassau Five
Dickinson College
Muhlenberg
Lafayette
Tiny Jim Wartime Bout Sets Barbertown Card Next Wednesday
Tiny Jim w. Norton Ferman, a local heavyweight contender from Barbertown, has been signed to face Benny Touchstone in a ten round feature bout at the Plowesr York next Wednesday. The card has stirred interest as Tiny Jim seeks a upset against Touchstone while hoping to impress the crowd and future matchmakers.
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Moblon
Barberton
Tiny Jim W. Norton
Ferman
Bex Benny 'Toaehs
Stone
Plowesr
York
Utyls
Butler
Ley Callide
Marinko
Manor Ownerships Opposed by Smaller Circuits in A A
In Dallas a decision to bar major league ownership of American Association clubs surfaced as a vote split within the league. William Neal introduced the measure with four teams in favor Minneapolis Mannas City Milwaukee Louisville and four against St Paul Columbus Toledo. A second vote was planned at night with schedule revisions for 1928 also on the agenda. Only one AA club is owned by a major league club. The league aimed to even the 1928 season across the eastern end.
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New York
Miller Huggins
St. Petersburgh
Yankees
Huggins
Knute Rockne
Mr. Hugglis
Luc
Strokey
Bucther
Yen Wees
Goths
Melisers
Pennocks
Bar
Tle
Yankee
Nages
Herbert Byrant
Samuel D. Byrd
A. S. Campbell
Aan Cook
Williamwe B. Dickey
Joseph Marthcovena
Louie A. McAvoy
Roy Sherid
Floyd van Pelt
Joe Wheozls
Marthovena
Ruth
Combs
Campbell
Gehrig
Dallas
Lexus
Associated Press
American Association
William Neal
Louisville
Minneapolis
Mannas City
Milwaukee
Louteville
St. Paul
Columbus
Toledo
Collumbus
Indianapolis
Sesson
Heavyweights Snubbed By Tex Rickard In Door Tourney
New York promoter Tex Rickard plans an indoor elimination for heavyweights leaving several top contenders cold. Jack Delaney may face the Sharkey winner, while Phil Scott and Arthur De Kuh are linked to a match to enter the elimination event. Knute Hansen and George Godfrey are excluded from Rickard's plans despite past wins. Risks and Scott may clash in Cleveland on December 7 to decide eligibility.
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New York
Tex Richard
Johnny Riske
Cleveland
Sharkey
Tom Heeney
Paulino
Pete Telly
Jack Delaney
Rickard
Delaney
New York Commission
Phil Scott
Arthur de Kuh
Scott
Monte Mann
de Kuh
Jack Humbeck
Helgium
Knute Hansen
Munn
George Godfrey
Richard
Risko
Ughis
Alex Alexander Reappears For 1938 Plans With Cards
New York fans recall the 1925 World Series hero Alexander who pitched for the St. Louis Cardinals. Bill McKechnie praises his enduring form and fitness as a physical marvel, predicting a strong 1938 season after a decade away from peak pitching. He hurled 21 wins and 694 innings at his peak.
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New York
Alexander
Cub
Enys
Bill McKechnie
Alexander Plaproainen
McKechnie
Grover
Mac
Tim
Alex
New Manhattan A. C. Plans Solo Boxing Night With Bout Pairings
New York boxing action set for next Thursday as the Manhattan A. C. announces one round bouts opening night featuring Lew Raymond and a semiofficial match pairing George Courtney with Jack Pry. The organization, housed opposite the Polo Grounds near where Benny Leonard beat Fred Welsh, signals resumed hosting duties.
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New York
Manhattan A. C
Lew Raymond
Nean
George Courtney
Mickey Walker
The
Boxing Commission
Jack Pry
Pittsburg
Polo Grounds
Benny Leonard
Freddy Welsh
Delaney and Berlenbach Renew Rivalry at Chicago Coliseum
Former light heavyweights Jack Delaney and Paul Berlenbach prepare for a high profile clash at the Chicago Coliseum under promoter Jim Mullen on a Friday night in January. Delaney seeks an edge despite surrendering the title, while Berlenbach weighs 176 pounds and a victory could shake the division’s delicate title picture with Loughran and Slattery in contention.
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Berry
Jack
Jack Delaney
Bridgeport
Paul Berlenbach
Coliseum
Jim Mullen
Wham Delaney
Pete Reilly
Don Casey
Berlenbach
Roseaux Saguero
Delaney
Saguero
Mullen
Isaac
Hght
Tommy Loughran
State Athletic Commission
Jimemy Slattery
National Boxing Association
Bettenbach
Beylenbach
Mike McTigue
Ebbetsfield
Red Sox Send Batteringmen South for Spring Camp
Batterymen of the Boston Red Sox will leave for Bradenton Florida during the week of February 20 with the rest of the squad following a week later. A 12 game training schedule was released with matches against Cardinals Giants Braves and Nationals in Florida and Georgia before opening the regular season in Boston on April 11.
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Associated Press
Boston Red Sox
Bradenton
Fla
Price
Bill Carrigan
Red Sox
Bob Quinn
National Association
Dallas
Tex
St. Louis Cardinals
Philadelphia Nationale
Winter Haven
Boston Braves
Brooklyn
Bracenton
Philadelphia Nationals
Avon Park
New York Giants
Augusta
Columbus
Carnegie Tech Plans 1948 Football Schedule With Notre Dame
Carnegie Tech announced a 1948 football schedule including a November 17 game with Notre Dame in South Bend and a potential November 10 clash with Georgetown in Philadelphia or Washington. The slate also features a Pittsburgh season ending with a New York University visit on November 24 and a planned sixth meeting with Notre Dame dating back to 1922.
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Notre Dame
Georgetown University
Carnegi Tech
Claren Read
Athte
Poland
Ore
Tartans
Oregon Aggiss
South Bend
Ind
Carnegie-Notre Dame
Georgetown
Carnegie
E.key
Philadelphia
Washton
D.C
West
New York Universality
West Virgina University
Westmniuser Coli & Pistebureh
Washington and Jefferson
University of Pittsburgh
Georgetown Universe
Washington
Notre Dame University
New London Eleven Coast Guard Title Victory
The destroyer force of New London Conn won the Atlantic coast guard football title defeating the Coast Guard depot unit 26 to 0. Widener Greer Robbins and Lowery scored touchdowns for the winner in a decisive outing.
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NEW London Eleven Coast Guard
Curtiss, Mad
Asenouited Press
Destroyer Force
New London
Conn
Atlantic Coast Guard
Coast Guard
Widener
Greer
Robbins
Lowery
Rew Loncon Amtrit
Collum Nominated for Lawn Tennis Association Presidency
Samuel H Collum of Philadelphia, vice-president of the United States Lawn Tennis Association, is nominated to succeed Jones W Merseau as president. The nomination was confirmed by Charles S Landers, chairman of the nominating committee. Gilbert Abe, a San Francisco welterweight, is described as a nephew of the famed Attell brothers and is being promoted by his uncle Meyer Attell.
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Samuel H Collum
Philadelphia
United States Lawn Tennis Association
Jones W. Mersereau
Charles S. Landers
Gilbert Abe
San
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