Early Schedule Chief Aim Of Eastern League Club Owners
Eastern League owners plan an early schedule meeting at Hotel Taft New Haven with President Clark Lane Jr and manager T Eugene McGann expected. Talks aim to address reinstatement petitions and contract issues while new faces join Bridgeport and talks on next season's plans continue.
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Bridgeport Times
Taft
New Haven
Clark Lane Jr
Eugene McGann
Bridgeport
Hil
Louisville
Sexson
Lane
Brideoport Didh
Jack Mack
Itaten
George Weise
Waterbury
Brasc
Klerman Bronkin
Bronkie
Hronkie
Gent
Pire
Little Rock
Wilson
Yankees
Iso Perton
Chattanoora
Initer
Brooklyn
Nad
Sumea
Jack Hoxeberry
Tario
Hrason Rossberry
Sterdy
Moseberry Nile
Plainfield
N. J
Pideors
Devon Independents Defeat Fairmount In Narrow Varsity Showdown
The Fairmount basketballers dropped a close home game to the Devon Independents by 28 to 21 after a tight preliminary tilt won 22 to 21. Lineup details follow, with both teams producing a contest marked by tight defense and few scoring runs.
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Fairmount
Devon Independents
Pioneers
Coppers defeat Y M H A in tight 32 to 30 title tilt
In a thrilling Y M H A court clash, N J Coppers edged Madison Avenue’s Y M H A 32 30. Hickey led with 15 points as Rube Gordon and Billy Marron assisted for the hosts, while Capt. Max Fitensen and Conners paced the visitors. Juniors extend win streak. Golden Valleys fall 30 3.
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John Poston
Jersey Cy Police
Madison Avenue
Ridgeporters
Hickey
Tiscornia
Rute Gordon
Bill Marron
Coppers
Skeeter
Max Fitensen
Jocals
Vistors
Worcester Roosters
Rube Gordon
Billy Marton
Conners
Charlie Ma
Golden Valle
HL Fheline Tram Ome
Garelana
Harry Schwartz
Rockowiltz
George Wexler
Dare
Cody
Golden Valleys
Petrino
Paavo
Sant Collins
Arreli
Sao
M. H. A. Juniors
F. Mes
T. Schwartz
Rockowitz
Io Greenstein
Ae Wexler
J. Schwartz
AES
Sears
Bridgeport A C to face De Molays in basketball clash
The Bridgeport A C meets the De Molays at the Colonial Room on Marine Avenue for a Wednesday night basketball game. G A C features Sime Shea, Eddie Lehine, and "3felia" Burn candidates, while De Molays include Schiless and Ken Eddy. Fat Kaylan and Ob Flynn guard, with Hamilton at forward.
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Bridgeport A. C
Colonal
Mairfield Avenue
BOACL
Don Quilty
G. A.C
Sime My Shea
Eddie Lehine
Eprint Chiampion
Fat Kaylan
Ob Flynn
Jimmy Hamilton
de Molay O
Schiless
Ken Eddy
de Molays
Danclog
Ge Son I Om Beer
Waterbury Gate Crashers Boxing Club Holiday Show
In Waterbury on December 26 Daniel Bucking organized a Christmas gathering for the horn em in club and staged a boxing show. He booked bouts, acted as press agent, prepared the arena and sold tickets while serving as referee. Bucking concluded the fight game has merit as crowds applauded during the main event. In Cleveland, veteran Indians pitchers will report to Hor Springs Arkansas for preliminary work before spring camp.
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Swaterbury
Daniel Bucking
Ore
Yuleehte Smirit
Mr. Leek
Daniel
Cleveland
Cleveland Indians
Hor Springs
Ark
Tekelond
Fis
Kane Will Make Good Predicting Kane Will Make Good
Kane, a Hartford standout, is predicted to perform well with the Nationals after a trade involving waivers and minor league meetings. The deal could keep Bates in the Eastern League with Pittsfield weighing a trade while Hillies officials assess waivers and roster placements.
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Kane
Hrick
Hartford
Leklecport
Drick
John In
Uwo
Ald
Bussock
Chattenooga
Tenn
Mouider
Leathers
Lou~s<ville
Kaylon
Hillies
Mings
Schmebl
Pittsfield Vettern
Wittsfield
Bates
Pittsfield
Johnny
O'Neil
West Virginia Beats Gonzaga in Christmas Intersectional
West Virginia defeated Gonzaga 21 to 14 in San Diego in an intersectional football game. WVU led 7 7 7 points before Westerners surged late, scoring 23 in the final period. Crowd estimated between 60 000 and 66 000. next week Pitt meets Stanford at Palo Alto.
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West Virginia
Gonzaga
San Diego
Calif
Pitt
Leland Stanford
Palo Alto
Kent All Collegiate team to visit on New Year’s Day
The Kent All Collegiate of New York travel to face the focul M H A here for a return game after a 26 23 local win. Maxwell Lewis of MW A arranged the match. The game tips at 3 00 preceded by Y M H A Juniors at 2 00 and an ax Junior team.
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New York
Focul
Old Question on Extra Point Scoring Sparks Debate
A year into a new scoring method coach Sebs nin questions keeping the extra point. Jock Sutherland Lafayette’s full instructor says only big colleges with strong coaching can train kickers, leaving small colleges at a disadvantage. A Monte Carlo dispatch notes Suzanne Lenglen to play an exhibition tennis match Saturday morning, drawing interest in her form.
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Sebs Nin
Jock Sutherland
Lafayette
Burger Colleges
Parks
Dee
The
Herald
Monte Carlo
Suzanne Lenglen
Came Ary
Jone
McGraw Weighs Overseeing Giants Presidency
New York December 26 Joan Ne Graw considers taking over as president general manager of the New York Giants. He would lead both executive and field duties, with Charles A. Stoneham delaying sale via option while McGraw weighs financial returns and time demands.
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New York
Joan NeGraw
York Giants
Denists
Charles A. Siemelaie
McGraw
Ing
Rothine
Dnunt
Suany
Stoneham
Nomar
New York Giants
Rebreasee
Sterlings Will Tackle Devons In Devon Clash
The Sterling basketball team travels to Devon to face Devon A C at the Devon gym for a return game following a 27 to 26 win. Tipoff is 8 30 with Sterlings WM Schwartz left forward Rogers right forward Roderick center J Schwartz left guard Wexler right guard and Devon A C Bentz left forward O Rourke right forward Champion center Pederson left guard Scollins right guard.
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Sterling
Devon
Devon A.C. Cage
Sterlings
WM. Schwartz
Rogers
Roderick
J. Schwartz
Wexler
Devon A. C— Bentz
O'Rourke
Champion
Pederaon
Scollins
Ex-Easterners Hit Ball Hard in 1921 Averages
Bob Fathersill of Rochester led International League batting with .383 in 211 games. Former Eastern Leaguers posted strong marks including Tinkie Haines at .387 for Hartford in 1921, Cum Brady at .311, Bobby Murray at .296 with Rochester, Damrau .284, Eddie Movers .244, Tommy Ray .220, and Jack Bentley .250 for Baltimore/ Giants.
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Bob Fathersill
Rochester
Newark
Tommy Ray
Jersey City
Jack Bentley
Baltimore
Giants
Manager Joe’s Jinx to Pitchers in Baseball History
The article notes few MLB pitchers become managers and recalls Clarke Griffith as a notable pitcher manager with a turbulent career. It mentions Christy Mathewson’s limited success after leaving the mound and observes catchers often becoming managers, listing Killifer Moran Branch Rickey Robinson and Mitchell as examples in the National and American Leagues.
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Clarke Griffith
Christy Mathewson
Cincinnati
Killifer
Chicago
Pat Moran
Branch Rickey
St. Louis
Whert Robinson
Brooklyn
I Mitchell
Heston
Grid Coaches Meet Opens in New York Tomorrow
College gridiron experts from across the country will attend the mid winter coaches session opening in New York tomorrow. Featured speakers include Percy Haughton Biz Gil Edwards Dr J B McCurn Fielding H Yost Howard Jones Major C D Daley and W W Roper Princeton.
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New York
Percy Haughton
Biz Gil Edwards
J. B. McCurn
Springfield
Mass
American Physical Education Association
Fielding H. Yost
Michigan
Howard Jones
Yale
Iowa
C. D. Daley
West Point
W. W. Roper
Rinceton
Pioneer bouts draw champions to New York ring side
Bantamweight champion Jor Berch and flyweight champion Pancho Villa are expected at the Pioneer Athletic Club in New York this evening to witness Inhouse-Rosenberg and Rykoon-Tee bouts. Pancho plans to meet the winner of the first fight, while Vyneh will face the best from the other match.
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Jor Berch
Pancho Villa
Pioneer Athletic Club
New York
Pancho
Vyneh
Elect Officials in Bridgeport Bowling League
The Industrial Bowling League of Bridgeport elects Chrates E. Remkus as president, D. Hurley as vice president, and Charles E. Mahoney as secretary treasurer. The pin topppling season opens January 5.
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Industrial Bowling League of
Bridgeport
Chrates E. Remkus
D. Hurley
Charles E. Mahoney
Rectors Busy With Five-Game Schedule Handed
Manager Fred Reynolds announces a five day stretch with three games in succession. The slate includes Middletown BICA at Middletown on December 29, Thread Co at WHlimanile on January 1, and Travelers at Hartford on January 3.
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Fred Reynolds
Middletown
Jan. Ktamerman
Whlimanile
Hartford
Baseball Power Plays And Tracks In A Holiday Ledger
The note lists John McGraw as the highest paid man in baseball with a 365000 stipend last season and hints at the Giants presidency burden. It recalls McGraw’s Truxton, New York roots and mentions other sports figures, Fordham indoor meets, New York writers, and local reflections on boxing, track, and social chatter.
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John McGraw
New York Giants
McGraw
Truxton
New York
Veterans Who Travel Fast Highlight Big League Longevity
A look at last season's playing records shows veteran stars like Jake Daubert and Eddie Collins delivering durability across many games. Pinelli Bancroft Carey Maranville Galloway Riney and others stay in action, while long-tenured players such as Hooper Adams Quinn Wheat Johnson Alexander Cooper Adams Bush Shocker Dauss remain active across 33 to 164 games.
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Oldsters
Jake Daubert
Jake
Pinelli
Dave Bancroft
Bancroft
Max Carey
Rabbit Maranville
Galloway
Athletics
Riney
Detroit
Eddie Collins
Ton
Eddies
Harry Hooper
Babe Adams
Jack Quinn
Zack Wheat
Walter Johnson
Alexander
Cooper
Adams
Bush
Quinn
Shocker
Jforty-Elskt
Dauss
Genklemen
Price of Stars Then and Now in Baseball Purchases
A retrospective list shows historic minor league and major league player transfers with rising prices. Entries include 1887 Eadgelehanty sold to Philadelphia for 900, 1890 Billy Sunday to Philadelphia for 1,000, 1896 Nap Lajoie and Phil Geter to Philadelphia for 1,200, 1900 McGraw Robinson Keister to St. Louis for 15,000, and 1901 Utchie Jennings to Philadelphia for 3,000.
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Eagelehanty
Wheeling Club
Philadelphia
Mike Kelly
Chicago
ISSS
Clarkson
Boston
Billy Sunday
Pittsburgh
al Orth
Lynchburg
Napoleon Lajoie
Phil Geter
Pall River
Tom _ Tucker
Washington
McGraw
Chapman Victor on Pinehurst Links
John D. Chapman of Greenwich posted a 35-70 in a four ball match at Pinehurst yesterday with T Russell Brown of Montclair. They defeated Donald Parcon of Youngstown and FT Keating of New York by 3 and 2. Chapman's 70 is the best amateur round here so far this season.
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Pinehurst
N. C
John D. Chapman
Greenwich
Chapman
T. Russell Brown
Montclair
Donald Parcon
Youngstown
FT. Keating
New York
Sadler Nutmegs Seek Second Win Over Elks on Willard Street
The Nutmegs led by Bill Sadler host the Elks on Willard street Thursday night as the teams clash in a return bowling match. Sadler announces a week of matches at Nutmes alleys including December 27 Zoo League Five at Arcade alleys and December 23 Elks Five at Nutmes alleys, with a January may be Charter Oak Five Hartford at Nutmez alleys.
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Bill Sadler
Sadler's
Willard Street
Elks
Antlers
Arcade
Elks Five
Nutmes Alleys
Charter Oak
Hartford
Nutmez
Mullins Brothers Open Chop House at Nobie Avenue
Former King Pins star Harry Mullins and his brother Ed open a chop house at 25 Nobie Avenue ending Mullins sports career. The ex star end is famed for a city championship game played with a broken collarbone.
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Harry Mullins
King Pins
Goo
Mullins
Nobie Avenue
Berkshires
Games Wanted for railroads in New Haven area
GAMES WANTED formerly to All Railroads of the New York New Haven line seek bookings for care games. Devon 4 C and Bridgeport Kulehts of Columbus are advised to take notice. Address Jack F Lawler manager 170 Crown street New Haven.
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N. Y
Bik
New Haven
Devon 4. C
Bridgeport Kulehts
Columbus
Jack F. Lawler
Crown Street
Brooklyn Dodgers Lead In Elks League Title Race
In the Elks bowling tourney Brooklyn leads with indications of a pennant chase in the National League while Detroit shows bunting parallels in the American League. Four weeks remain as a world series match looms between the top teams. Next week’s slate includes Washington versus Philadelphia, New York versus Cleveland, New York (N) against Brooklyn, and St. Louis versus Cincinnati, with Philadelphia again scheduled.
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Brooklyn Dodgers
Detroit Tigers
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Philadelphia
Teom
New York
Cleveland
Brooklyn
St. Louis
Cetahire
Final tribute paid to Kirk
Bernard Kirk star football player for the State University died from injuries after an automobile accident. Funeral services were held at his home in Ypsilanti Michigan with honorary pallbearers including Dr. Marlon Leroy Burton university president James O Murfin regent Gov. Ale J Groesbeck Fielding H Yost coach George P Cadd Congressman and Earle O Michener. Michigan football players served as active pallbearers.
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Ypsilanti
Mich
Michigan
Bernard Kirk
Kirk
Marlon Leroy Burton
James O. Murfin
Ale J. Groesbeck
Fielding H. Yost
George P
No Grammar Tilts No Games This Week In School Leagues
No games in un grammar school basketball leagues this week due to holidays Lincoln school leads East Side division with three straight wins Another Comer reports Johnny Shugrue’s rise after beating Willie Jackson and follows with Philadelphia lightweight Johnny Donnelly who edged Rocky Kansas in a tight inter round bout Buffalo fighter seen as edged by a rush in close quarters late rounds
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UN Srammar
Lincoln School
Johnny Shugrue
Willie Jackson
Philadelphia
Johnny Donnelly
Rocky Kansas
Buffalo
Stratfords Meet Fairmont Five In Local Card
Stratford Legion toxiers clash with the Fairmont combination in the main game at Stratford Legion hall with a 7:30 start. Preliminary features Stratford Legionettes versus Park City. Referee Hob Leokie.
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Stratford Legion Halk
Stratford
Stratford Legion Toxiers
Fairemont
Stratford Lesionettes
Park City
Hob Leokie
Ford Legion
Maisle and
Clinton
Anderson
Juddan Hatley
Fairmount Williams
Ball
Wright
Witter and
Flood
Stratford Legionettes
Paradive
G. Laseen
F. Lassen
Gordon and Clark
Penny
Calihan
Iire
Kasper
Meaderards
Devonettes Set for New Canaan Showdown Tonight
The Devonettes travel to New Canaan to meet the New Canaan girls in a game after five straight wins this season. Friedman wins at Philadelphia bout with Barret in eight rounds, weighing 133 pounds to Barret’s 129.
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Devonettes
New Canaan
Friedman
Philadelphia
Sailor Friedman
Chicago
Obbyarrett
Clifton Heights
Barret
Poor Glove Drove Hale Back To The 'Bushes'
San Antonio camp reports describe Sam Hale, an infielder joined by Detroit in 1921, as a poor fielder due to a too-small glove. Manager Tyrus Cobb swapped gloves but fielding did not improve. Hale was released and later joined Portland and then Connie Mack's Athletics in a high price deal. He reportedly adopted a larger loose mitt after leaving Detroit.
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Tyrus Cobb
Detroit
San Antonio
Sammy Hale
Cobb
Hale
Haile
Herman Pillette
Sylvester Johnson
Portland
Connie Mack
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