Ruth contract mail hints at star salary standoff
United Press report details 1930 contract talks between Babe Ruth and the New York Yankees. Ruth seeks $100,000 per year with a three year deal and concessions on exhibition games, while Ruppert’s offer proposes $75,000 per year for two years plus Ruth’s participation in all exhibition games.
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American League Baseball Club
A's to Face Jamestown Business College Tonight
Company A's basketball squad travels to Jamestown this evening to meet the Jamestown Business College team, a buildup noted after the Guardsmen beat them 82 to 27 in the recent matchup. Franklin High School also plans upcoming games with Go, L of Franklin and the Pittsburgh Y M C A quintet, while Cochranton and Sugar Grove prepare for local contests and a big home doubleheader next week.
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Cooch McCall
Body Grove
Jackson
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Beavers
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Sugar Grove
Th High
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Cochranton High
Methodists Triumph Over Columbus in Hard-Fought Battle
The Hay Seed Gites, Columbus, lost to the Methodists 28 to 10. Hapke led Corry with five baskets and four fouls, Mountain added four baskets and three fouls. For Columbus, TL Johnston scored eight points, A Blanchard six. Methodists featured Racke Mountain forward, Willits center, Johnston and Points guards, with Blanchard and Johnston at forward.
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Hoyard Blanchard
Richardsin
Corry’s 200 Yard Dash Sparks Track Meet Interest
In Corry's 200 There ere off section several athletes surged into the lead as the classifier ro of par gathered early interest. The event showcased emerging sprinters and set the tone for a competitive day.
Shires Meets Landis on Boxing Suspension
Chicago January 16 Judge Landis and Shires held a conference. The baseball commissioner is expected to advise White Sox first baseman Shires to give up boxing. Landis earlier warned Shires about his boxing activity after a clash with manager Lena Blackburne last fall. A suspension from the White Sox will be discussed at Monday meeting.
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Ariip (the Great
Tunney Makes Good Recovery From Kidney Operation
Gene Tunney, former heavyweight champion, is on the road to recovery after a kidney operation at Presbyterian Hospital. Hospital superintendent Duff Maynard said his condition is satisfactory.
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New, York
Gene Tunnay
Presbyterian Hospital
Duff Maynard
Boxing Bout Prospects Set 1980 World Titles
Boxing outlook for 1980 features multiple title vacancies and new contenders. Scott and Sharkey clash February 27 in Miami with winner to meet Schmeling by September. Loughran's light heavyweight vacancy to be filled by Slattery Lozza bout in Buffalo. New York officials to crown world flyweight champion after tournament, with Bradley and Wolgast to meet at MSG and winner to face Black Bill. Gendre, La Morte, Trevedic absent. Walker seen as likely middleweight champ to defend. Welterweight, Jamies Welds vs McLarnin eyed for summer. Mandell may move up or defend against Canzoneri, Berg, or Singer. Brown and Francis to defend bantam titles. Chocolate undefeated in 150 bouts and linked to potential title bout.
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New York Commission
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Phiaadelphia
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France
Mickey Walker
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Mandell Dominates Quintero In Miami Bout
Sammy Mandell outboxed Manuel Quintero in a non-title bout at Kennel Club arena in Miami Beach drawing 18,000 fans and $32,000. Mandell was fresh at the finish, with a slight cut over his right eye while Quintero was battered and tired, except for a strong finish in round seven.
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Mandell
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CAGE NOTES The Company 1b basketball triumph over Butler Azerros
The Company 1b team defeated Butler Azerros 40 to 29 on the Franklin Armory Boor. The game stayed close early before The Soldiers built a 10 point lead and held it, while Bud Snitzer will face a tougher test tonight against Wantshouse Construction of Westfield, N Y at the MC A. Local fans expect a classy battle.
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Pranklin Herald
Keystone Amateurs to face Falconer Independents next Monday
Keystone Amateurs led by manager Maward Crapeey announce plans to travel to Falconer for a home court style game with the Falconer Independents. The Lovil team has idle days this week except practice with increased activity anticipated next week and a hoped for strong opponent.
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Falconer Lay
Falconer Independents
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Simmons Tops America in Runs and Averages
Simmons leads the American League in runs with 16 Al Simmons tops the league with 437 total, while Babe Ruth and Joe Cronin are noted among others. The report covers batting totals, strikeouts, and team leaders, highlighting Simmons as the standout figure amid a crowded field of players and era-specific stats.
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Textile Strikers Riot Today Amid Union Tensions
Unitee Press reports Textile strikers clash with police during a union organized march in Lenworld near Dartmouth wall. Debates over wages and conditions surfaced as officers restored order. several arrests noted. Public charity group directors from Pennsylvania listed among attendees.
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Goitre Cure Promised by Milwaukee Doctor
Milwaukee physician promotes a new goitre treatment claiming a reader ready to act can avoid surgery. He argues neglect worsens the condition and urges immediate attention, asserting his method offers a simple alternative and that a book detailing it is available at his expense.
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