Move to Support Landis Blocked by Southern League
Asheville NC December 7 AP A move for unqualified endorsement of Commissioner Landis administration of baseball by the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues was blocked today by Walter O. Lord secretary of the Dallas Club Terry Lease objected to an endorsing resolution because portions of Landis would continue matterin agreement including miditt decline which the Texan deemed thoroughly objectionable The resolution introduced at the meeting session of the association annual meetings in John D Martin president of the Southern Association asked for sweeping endorsement at Landis at his administration and the afternoon notice to the major leagues that majors joined him recreated with one curt tailment of authority After a heated discussion the resolution referred to the resolutions committee Wm G Brngham president of the South Atlanta Virginia and Piedmont Leagues and a supporter of the resolution suggested that it be sent to the resolutions committee President Michel Seat Denton Rochester N Y in his annual address deplored the practice of employing scouts to pry through colleges and even high schools for players Minor league baseball is in a splendid and healthy condition he reported The report of J He Farrell secretary showed 29 leagues embracing 201 cities and towns in the United States and Canada 7946 players employed during the past season an increase of 1925 and only one league the Tri-State failing to finish its playing season
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Lee Named Leader of Wesleyan Team
Middletown Dec Stephen G. Lee of East Orange was chosen captain of the Wesleyan eleven for next fall. He played end on the freshman team and varsity for two seasons and is a letter man in basketball and golf. in his freshman year he was a member of the yearling track team.
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Tilden Regains Form Amid European Tour Talk
Tennis critics note Bill Tilden, bound for Europe, has regained old time form despite knee injury doubts that hampered his title defence last summer. Renowned rivals Rene LaCoste and Henri Cochet had defeated him previously, signaling a notable comeback pivot.
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No Shirt Tails on Giants Uniforms
New York Giants uniforms will be without shirt tails and the shirt and trousers will be hooked on the plan of overalls. The change, announced at the club offices, aims to keep players free of impediments and reduce unnecessary fabric.
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Central Court Squad Faces First Major Cut Tonight
Central High basketball coach Eddie Reilly will trim the squad tonight as six lettermen remain from last year. With a mix of promising newcomers and veterans, the Hilltoppers open December 13 against Trade School, then face Congress, Bridgeport Alumni, Fairfield, and a tough slate of opponents including West Haven and Hillhouse in a demanding schedule. Reilly eyes late-season development to replace graduating players.
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Day is Defeated by Young Conley in Coast Guard Bout
New London December 7 AP Young Al Conley the coast guard lightweight champion of Connecticut outpointed Georgie Day of New Haven in a 12 round headline bout at Lyceum theatre under Acme AC. The card also saw Tommy Jarrett defeat Nick Petite in ten rounds and Kid DeBartin defeat Young Rida in eight rounds in the same class.
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Smith Named Fit for Action Despite Vision Claims
Jeff Smith once seen as an undisputed middleweight, faced a New York State Athletic Commission ruling after a complaint over impaired vision from years on the ring. A commission physician cleared him for further action as the Army scrubs Lafayette from a tentative 1427 football schedule. West Point kept the Leopards, predicting a tough test before Yale. Paolini trained without big axes, sparring for a debut next month at Madison Square Garden against Jack Sharkey. The Amateur Athletic Union bans international track and field next year but Edwin Wide still aims to visit the United States on a traveling scholarship to assess conditions and perhaps race on tracks.
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Mack's New First Baseman Plays For Love Of Game
Dudley Branom joins the Athletics as first baseman after a Kansas City purchase affair. Branom, a steady fielder and .361 hitter with 10 homers, 54 doubles, and 98 runs, plays for love of the game and may pursue majors or retirement if not sold to a big league club. The veteran slugger Dempsey aims for a Tunney rematch and defends his fighting career with planned training and clear stance on illegitimate claims.
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Red Sox Trade Three Players to Saints in Deal
New Orleans has been chosen for spring training by the Red Sox as part of a roster shuffle. The club announces catcher Bischoff’s release to Fort Worth and reports a three player trade to St Paul from Asheville. Pichera Zahniser and Heimach plus Gaston move to the Saints in exchange for Winninger and Hoffman.
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Harvard Team to Compete in Britain
Harvard will send combined track and tennis teams to England next summer to meet Oxford Cambridge crews as Yale may join. Proposal follows invitation to Yale and Harvard. Stamford Bridge in July 8 is target. The committee also praised coach Arnol Horween and awarded varsity letters to players from Princeton and Yale games, including Len Daly. Hockey winter schedules and other winter sports plans were approved.
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Congress High Faces Alumni Quintet In Gym Tilt
Congress High meets Alumni in the second game of the season at the Congress High gymnasium this afternoon. Coach Harry S Lyon expects victory as Alumni also eye a win. Val entine will replace Mantino at left forward in the likely lineup, with Sakowicz and other regulars listed for the matchup.
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Wesleyan Baseball Schedule Sets 21 Contests for 1927
Wesleyan University announces a 21 game baseball season under manager John S. Chester. The slate runs April 16 to June 20 with games at Middletown and various opponent cities including Columbia Harvard Trinity and Brown. The opener is vs Columbia in New York and the finale vs Trinity in Middletown.
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Milwaukee club recall peanut vendor who fueled future baseball figures
Otto Borchert, once a peanut vendor for the Milwaukee club, recalls selling nuts in the grandstand in 1986 as Clark Griffith managed the team. Griffith later led the Washington Senators, while Borchert aided the Milwaukee club and the National Association of Professional Baseball. The tale highlights German influence and early baseball culture in Milwaukee.
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McAlister Not To Manage Indians
ASHEVILLE N C December 7 There is no truth to the report that Jack McCallister has been named manager of the Cleveland team He said today I not only have not been made manager but I haven't been approached on the matter The Cleveland club probably will be sold soon by Mrs James Dunn and it is doubtful any action on a manager will be taken until the disposal of the property is settled
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Plan to Extend Brooklin Course to Twenty-Seven Holes
The Brookline country club golf course in Massachusetts plans to extend from 18 to 27 holes to ease congestion. A special committee recommending the 27 hole design notes three 9 hole units interchangeable in play with a rotating layout. Work to clear 35 acres will start immediately, with completion expected in fall 1928 at a cost of about $200 000.
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