Majors Threaten Draft War Over Minor League Tie
Major league managers met at the annual league meetings to press for a draft agreement linking big circuits and the minors. A steering committee and Commissioner Landis discussed policies, with majors threatening to exclude certain minor leagues if terms are not met. Key figures included Ruppert, Navin, Dreyfuss, Hedges, and Heydler as the sessions planned further talks.
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National
Jacob Ruppert
New York Yankees
Frank Navin
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Phil Bull
St. Louis Browns
Har- Dreyfuss
Pittsburgh
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Ranking heavyweight greats across eras and eras
A nostalgic survey weighs boxers from Sullivan and Corbett to Dempsey Johnson Willard and Tunney. It praises Corbett for skill and speed, notes Dempsey’s power and footwork, and questions Tunney’s standing given limited title bouts while reflecting on public reception and historical ranking dynamics. It also touches on boxing lore, fan reaction, and a brief aside on turning indoor golf practice into habits for better play.
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John L. Sullivan
Gene Tunney
Sullivan
Corbett
Fitzshamens
Jeffries
Burns
Johnson
Willard
Dempsey
Tunney
Jim Corbett
Jack Dempsey
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Wilara
Jack Johnson
Fitzsimmons
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Miske
Hii Brennan
Ho Wes
Madison Square Garden
Harry Wills
Boo Dempsey
Pirates
Tilden
Rene LaCoste
Forest Hills
Babe Ruth
Walter Hagen
Selace
Wade
Pirates Hockey Team Sale Denied by Owners
Montreal dispatch reports the Pittsburgh Pirates hockey club is not for sale. At the National League meeting, owners stated no intent to sell and discussed trades involving McAffrey Rodden Arbour and other players. Confusion arose from multiple deals and personnel movements across teams and leagues.
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Sled Press
Pitsburgh Hockey Clib
National League
Pirates
McAffrey
Toronto
Pittsburgh
Eddie Rodden
Foronto
Chicise
Ty Arbour
McCaffrey
Rodden Suchi
Aebour
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C. C. Pyle
S Rrse
Duke Keats
Calder
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Keatses
Langlois
Kip Tose
Jane Nalfouck
Sqlaa
Toronto Seafs
New York Rangers
Tike Poster
Springfield
Rangers
Foster
Couchhy
Dartmouth Foothall
Battery A Beats Milford Team 89 30 in Coast Artillery Game
Battery A musketball team of the Relnd Coast Artillery Corps defeated Milford by a score of 89 to 30. W Paelanavi starred for Milford. Battery A led from the start with strong defense and scoring to secure the victory.
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Leading teams win three tilts in HN circuit
Three straight victories by the leading teams marked play in the Holy Name bowling league last night. St. John's triumphed in three matches over St. Charles, St. Cyril's trounced St. Stephens, St. Josephs beat Sacred Hearts the same number and St. Augustines pushed St. Peters back the same way.
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Yale Coach Tad Jones Resigns To Visit For Two Weeks
Yale football coach Tad Jones leaves Yale on a shooting trip and vacation lasting about two weeks. He notes his resignation was uncertain at season start and declines plans to return as head coach next year, echoing President Coolidge on 1928 prospects.
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Tunney Denies Meeting Mullen Over Bout Plans
Gene Tunney denies plans to meet promoter John Mullen to discuss a heavyweight title bout and promoter arrangements. The champion travels to Chicago to support a Christmas charity for poor children and to address a St Pauls Episcopal school assembly.
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Tendler Defeats Martinez In Philadelphia Ring Clash
Hilario Martinez of Spain loses to Lew Tendler in ten rounds described as a battle of wits and power. Tendler's sharp lefts and midround dominance pave a clear path to victory as Martinez suffers a cut and persistent punishment.
Martinez Draws Lowell Battler in 14-Round Bout
Boston Nec 12. By Associated Press Hilwing Marine a boxing champion has been matched for a 14 round bout with Billy Murphy of Lowell, New England, by Prickey. Murphy is billed as a light weight champion. The bout was announced today.
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Evening High Court Circuit Opens Thursday
The Evening High Basketball League schedule is released by Manager Francis Jacobin. Games will run weekly under Coach Eddie Reilly who aims to select a varsity team from the league to represent the school. Jacobin seeks games with other scholastic teams in the city and the slate includes matchups such as Ticambine vs Bartmouth and Army versus Yale.
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Rangers Laurels Monarchs Win in Boys Club Games
Inter city boxing night features Hartford Waterbury and Bridgeport fighters with eight Hartford boxers led by Pancho Villa and six Waterbury competitors from the Franco-American club. Notable bouts include Joe Hestle of Waterbury vs Leon Harris of Hartford and Pancho Villa vs Johnny Novack of Waterbury, plus Payne vs Lariviere. Springfield team and Armory cards also noted with several scheduled fights and amateur championships in Fairfield County.
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