Landis Sets Early Big League Closing Date Mohicans in Title Battle
The Mohican football team will end the season Sunday at Newfield Park facing a combined Stamford and Norwalk eleven under the All-Stars banner for the county semi pro title. Norwalk has disbanded as seven players joined Lock City, while Mohicans seek to extend an undefeated record and break the superstition of a final loss. Referee Waters, umpire Cals, and head linesman Adhermann officiate.
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Landis Sets Early Closing Date in Major League Balloting
New York December 10 Major League owners reach quick verdict on season end date by High Commissioner Landis. He orders Sept 2 closing for both races, breaking NL opposition and backing American League support. Meeting ends with agreed resin use and options extension talks.
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West Point Indoor Polo List Ready
The West Point indoor polo schedule for the first polo team of the Military Action unit was announced. The first match is with Squadron A on December 12, at Rudns Hill, with games against Yueo and Hirsad and a series of dates through February 1941 including New York Athletic Club, Second City Troon of Philadelphia, and additional matches.
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Kaceys 10 Play New Canaan Saturday Night
Knighth of Columbus guard Miniger Crittey Johnson cancels game with Harrison Bis Live. Afike Driscoll and Huber cannot travel, Johnson replaces with New Britain Biz Five fresh from Plymouth Mass. Lineups listed for Kaceys New Canaan game with 44 to 38 Saturday result.
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Four Inter Church league games set for tomorrow
Four Inter Church basketball games are scheduled for tomorrow night with two contests at serene ny hall and two at tu chemente. Team rosters include Holmes Thayer RY Wall and others listed in the sparsely legible lineup as part of a local church league schedule.
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Champions Past and Present By JOE ARCHIBALD
The article reflects on historic featherweight legends from 1900 to 1901, praising Terry McGovern and Johnny Dundee while criticizing modern promoters and gamblers. It discusses Kid Kaplan and George Dixon, noting controversial decisions and the sport’s decline without reform. It argues for cleansing boxing with a figure like Judge Landis to restore integrity.
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Georgetown Declines Postseason Games and Honor
The Athletic council of Georgetown University declined invitations to play postseason football in Jacksonville and San Francisco and denied Anthony Wolansky selection for an all star East team. A planned Pacific Coast game for a children's hospital benefit in San Francisco on December 26 was scrapped after careful consideration to avoid exploiting the team for commercial purposes.
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O'Toole Beats Smith In Narrow Ten Round Fight
Letter from Rochester details Tommy O'Toole's decisive ten round win over Steve Smith in New Bedford. O'Toole dominates with a two handed attack, body blows, and superior technique, forcing Smith into defensive moves and earning praise for his performance. Bridgeport promoters seek an opponent for a Smith rematch and express confidence in O'Toole's ability to repeat the victory.
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New Bedford Times
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Columbia Wrestlers Schedule for Intercollegiate Meet
Columbia outlines its winter wrestling schedule with meets at Brooklyn Poly on Dec 18, Penn at Jan 13, Harvard on Jan 16, William on Feb 12, Syracuse on Feb 26, Cornell at Ithaca on March x, Army at West Point, and the Intercollegiate championships at Penn State on March 19 and 26.
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Park City Girls to Meet New Haven Quintet Sunday
St Stanislan girls face Elm City squad in Colonial Hall Sunday in a key prep for the city title chase. Park City aims to extend a four game win streak as Manager Anna Casper lines up a balanced attack to test Elm City's strengthened lineup led by Stari Palaaki.
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Princess of Wales eliminated in third round of squash champ
London December 10 AP report Prince of Wales progress two rounds then lost in the third round of the army squash championship tournament. George Cana defeated him 16 1h in a match noted for its rapid pace and early momentum.
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