Frisch and Burns Lead Ray Cannon Player Union Drive
In New York on March 18 1919 Ray Cannon a Milwaukee lawyer leads a drive to organize baseball players into a union to secure new contracts. Frisch of the Giants and Burns of the Reds are named as popular potential officers. Cannon says the move aims to reform player contracts and challenge owners while gathering support from National and American leagues.
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Ray Cannon
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John J. McGraw
Ina Tee
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Union
Philadelphia
Billy Muha
Dempsey
Ant
Tyruk Dempsey
Chamyin
Ate
Gale
Jack Moarns
Casehall
Ray Cane
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Baseball
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Johnson
Dave iv L. Fultz
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Major Laude
White Sox and Giants To Play Exhibition Games
White Sox and New York Giants, World Champions, will play 12 exhibition games as joint warmups before the regular season. The schedule includes games in San Antonio on March 17 and 18, with further matches in New York and other venues.
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New York Giants
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New York
Enuies
White Sox
Newburgh Skaters Popular for New Year Event
Newburgh anticipates a large field for the New Year's Day Middle Atlantic outdoor Championships and the Joseph F. Voneshne Memorial meet. Alfred Neuher and Duke Donovan headline early entries, with Western champions Steinmetz and McWhorter expected to attend if ice conditions permit. Joe Moore, the international indoor champion, plans a test against Western star Bronmmerz in a Metropolitan forum.
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Wadder
Canada
Joseph FP. Voneshne
Obey
Alfred Neuhier
Duke Donovan
Wi Lake Field
Donovan
St. Maur
Julian T. Pilagorald
Neste
Mic Miteriationn
Th Western Skating Association
Steinmetz
McWhorter Freen
Joe Moore
Phyks
Broinmerz
Koppisch Aims to Defend Indoor Track Titles
Walter Koppisch Columbia star lines up for the indoor season in events including the Beuermeyer 300 yard, 200 yard dash at nationals in Buffalo and one mile run at Inter Collegiate AAU Indoor Games. He missed no football games this season aside from a dislocated elbow and minor bruises. His peak prep begins after Christmas holidays as he chases February weight and field marks.
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New York
Walter Koppisch
Columbia
Koppisch
Sind
Beuermeyer
Mes Nolays
West Virginia to Play in Gotham at Polo Grounds
West Virginia football, undefeated, will meet a top foe at the Polo Grounds on election day. Giants star Tierney announced the game. another big contest with Lafayette is also slated for the next season’s Polo Grounds schedule.
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Gotham
New York
Wil Monger
Butgere
Polo Grounds
Dim Tierney
See
Tenney
Giants
Lay
Ton Xan J. san-Lafayette
Seals Acquire Pitcher Harry Courtney From Chicago
San Francisco reports the Seals have purchased left handed pitcher Harry Courtney from the Chicago American League club. Courtney pitched seven games for the Seals, starting his stint with them in December, earning five wins and two losses.
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San Francisco
Harry Courtney
San Francisco Era
Seals
Pioneer Ball Player Dies in Ansonia
ANSONIA Lice. 1%-soln Pe Connor, a pioneer ball player who played for the Hayakers of Troy in 1876 and was part owner of the Lowell Club of the Eastern League six years ago, died at 88. He played with early eastern professional clubs for six years, retired in 1878, and spent his later life in Lowell.
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Connor
Pasebull
Ben
Colleges Move to Bar Freshies From Athletics
Five prominent eastern colleges including Colgate Rutgers Lehigh Brown and Molgate discuss ending freshman participation in major sports such as football and other varsity events. The plan aims to standardize eligibility with a formal conference structure and home-and-away arrangements, though not yet permanent.
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Colgate
Universion
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Inaldanty
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Sensiti Nes
Willie
Tenia Latayel
Rutgers
Leek
Aftair
Spark
Frestinen
Referee Appointment Aired For Coast Game
Morgantown West Virginia December 19 Tom Thorp of New York and C A McCarty of Philadelphia are expected to officiate the Western Virginia Counties Day game at Bandario Cal with Walter Ekersat and Mueller as other officials Wad Farreil could not accept the appointment Thorp McCarty are among the best eastern officials with Bakersall and Mueller rounding out the panel
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Tom Thorp
New York
C. Aw. McCarts
Philhelphia
Walter Ekersat
Mueller
No-Hit No-Run Hero Scores Legal Victory
A historic legal ruling clears McGraw era claims against John Ward related to a 1817 maritime incident involving the New York Giants. The court dismisses 3 230 006 damages as unfounded, while confirming McGraw’s control over team affairs.
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Roha‘deGraw
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MW McGraw
Nustige Tierney
Major League Rookies Batting Bright On Coast
High batting percentages dominate Pacific Coast League rookies Willie Karam Jimm O Connell and Sam Hole as they head to the majors next spring for record prices. Kamm to White Sox for 106000 plus 20 000 in players. O Connell San Francisco to New York Giants for 75000 cash and players. May and others also movers in a brisk player market.
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Pacific Coast Bierte
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Jimm O'Connell
Sam Hole
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W. K. McCarth
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Kamm
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Jackie May
Vernon Nitche
New York Yankees
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Wake Siugnets
Paul Strand
Durty Lewis
Jeanne
Biiand
Lewis
Top Golf Highlights and Promises for 1923 Season
An overview of major golf headlines and rivalries for the coming year. Highlights include Sarazen and Hagen in marquee matches, Willard and Dempsey boxing in the extended debate, and predictions on form and defending titles. References touch on Johnson, Brullards, and the evolving golf public interest.
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Hutchison
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Stingon
Colgate
Chicago
Harvard
Yale
Princeton Faces Key Change In Retaining Title
Princeton plans a fine change in retaining the title as Intercollegiate basketball resumes. The Tigers face Columbia and Penn in the early schedule with veteran players and a strong squad. captain Johfers leads guards Loeb and Seid, while Seidler steps in for injured starters. The 1925 Princeton lineup includes regulars from the undefeated 1921 22 and 25 teams, with expectations of a stout defensive effort against foe teams.
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Columbia
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Pennsylvania
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Michigan grid star in auto accident
Bernard Kirk star and on the tv of Michigan's football team was seriously injured in a car crash near Ypsilanti. He was taken to a hospital in critical condition with fear for his recovery. Teammate Oddie Usher escaped injury in the same accident.
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Oddie Usher
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Harvard Athletic System Spurs Broad Participation
Harvard's athletic approach emphasizes broad student involvement, with every undergraduate offered equal access to sports facilities and equipment. The system aims to nurture talent across the student body, resisting early cuts and giving late bloomers room to develop under modern coaching and intramural opportunities.
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