Tris Speaker Salary Cut Rumor Tells of Baseball Cost Crunch
Boston reports a rumored reduction in Tris Speaker’s $15 000 pay as peace terms between leagues spark salary cuts. The gossip suggests Speaker may sign anew at lower figures, with fans and players facing tighter spending as owners retrench after the war.
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Cobb Accused Dirty Tactics From Mays in Boston Dustup
Former pitcher Carl Mays recalls tense encounters with Ty Cobb during a pennant race. Mays says Cobb taunted pitchers, swung bats toward him, and once nearly caused a riot as Detroit battled Boston for the lead. The piece notes Eddie Plank’s long major league presence as Cy Young’s era nears.
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Savoy Duck Pin Team Triumphs By 375 Pins
The Savoy Duck pin team defeated the Brunswick squad by 375 pins yesterday at the Savoy alleys setting a record score. Cully Wilson, the so called bad man of the NHL last season, has begun swinging in the Pacific Coast league sparking a fist fight with Eddie Oatman of the Patricks. Rupert Garver, a Butl College student, plays basketball tennis and baseball despite having one leg.
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White Sox Draw Best Crowds in National League and American League
Boston Chicago and New York led U S city attendance last season with 6 219 400 fans and more than 4 000 900 in gate totals for National and American leagues, excluding world series. Chicago White Sox topped home crowds while Philadelphia Athletics drew weakest overall. National League drew 3 235 400 vs 2 984 000 in American.
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Yankees eye Baker Magee joins for next season
Capt. T. L. Huston leads the New York Yankees effort to add Frank Baker and Lee Magee to the club. Ban Johnson will arbitrate Baker’s release fee and salary terms, while Ruppert and Huston bid for Magee to play second base. An infield of Baker Peckinpaugh Magee and Pipp is planned for the coming campaign.
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Kilbane to receive 5500 and gate share in Chaney bout
In Baltimore Johnny Kilbane will be paid 5500 regardless of result plus one third of gate receipts. Bill Dahlen Kitty Bransfield seek National League umpire posts. Kenny Kauff to challenge Ty Cobb in baseball honors. Yale football blamed on talent, Mondot rising star, Whitney billed as South champion lightweight. Pittsburgh touts hockey pair Herron and Kuhn. OLeary joins war service as sergeant in 66th Overseas Battalion.
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Fans Show Deeper Loyalty Than Believed
Fragments from a local sports note suggest fans remained loyal even as financial receipts and estimates fluctuated. The text implies a belief that fan support exceeded prior expectations, though details are sparse.
K O G Team Seeks New Year Win Over Hollidaysburg Y M C A
The K O G amateur basketball champions of Western Maryland prepare for a home New Year’s game against Hollidaysburg Pa Y M C A. Key center Charles Piper misses the game due to an abscessed tooth. Blaul steps in with strong showings at guard and center.
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