Big changes debated to save baseball in joint league talks
Des Moines dispatch reports that American and National league executives postponed decisive action on waivers limits game counts and other reforms. President Heydler indicated a summit or conference may be set before the January 6 National Commission meeting to seek harmony among owners and avoid broader league discord.
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Ballard League Quips On A Budding Scholar
A fragmentary Boston Transcript item questions a son’s college path and course choice, noting a humorous exchange about studies and results while comparing him to a bicycle aiding a worker with lunch at home. The tone hints at playful sports or league commentary.
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Johnson Predicts League Action On Eagle Retrenchment
CHICAGO Dec 1 Baseball players who deserted clubs last season for shipyard jobs would be barred from the American League if a proposed resolution is adopted at the annual meeting. Ban Johnson said a resolution was prepared, with a club owner unnamed. Retrenchment to govern 1914, limiting road players, with home rosters trimmed. A joint committee with the National League was favored to address future league issues.
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Shipyard Team Faces Bridgeport City In Cup Round Two
The Shipyard soccer club, featuring two ex City players Andy York and Hugh Forsyth, prepares for the American Cup round two clash with Bridgeport City at the Meadows on Sunday. Local officials, weather forecasts, and referee details loom as both sides seek advancement amid prior removals and resignations.
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British Boxers Lead In Allied Tourney
London hosts an inter allied boxing tourney with British and American forces. British bantam Tim Wilde wins, while British army lightweights defeat Mitchell of the US navy. Other bouts include British vs American and Canadian competitors, held at Albert Hall with King George expected to attend and present the silver shield trophy to the winning team. Admiral Beatty attended and received an ovation.
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Willard Opener in Law Bout Dismissed Over Doubtful Income
The $25,000 suit against Jess Willard collapsed after the court found the champion's income unclear. Promoters were implicated in commissions and future earnings from boxing exhibitions, clouding Willard's ability to satisfy the suit. The judge ruled the case moot due to unresolved financial details and promoter participation.
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Bogash and Brooks to Meet a Lowell in Boxing Schedule
Manager Sam Driver promotes a busy period with Bogash set to face Terry Brooks of Boston at Cres cent Athletic in Lowell on December 14 and Christmas afternoon in Portsmotl. Bogash also slated to box Adair or Paulson for 12 rounds to a decision, with Johnny Drummie in New Jersey on New Year’s afternoon in a five round bout. Williams expected to box the winner of Lumereid Norfolk Youth next Tuesday in Boston, aiming for a spring schedule at the Central Athletic Club or the Armory.
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U M C Theory Club Hosts Varied Smok er Night
The U M C Theory Club opened with a lively smoker featuring talks on Chemical Properties of Alcohol and Deer Punting. Speakers included Andy Anderson and Chas Feich, with performances by the M S G Quartette and readings.
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Rob Ritelite
Jane Read
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The Armor of the Motor Car Registration Figures
The article notes war production figures including the total number of men registered for the present war, with figures ranging from three sixteenths to a quarter inch in thickness. It cites a registration total of 23,456,021 up to mid October, including regions such as Porto Rico, Hawaii and Alaska.
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World War I Began With Invasions Across Europe
Chronicle notes that the fighting in the world war started with Serbia as Austria attacked and widened with Germany’s unprovoked invasions of Belgium and France, marking a swift European-wide conflict.
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