Commission Here to Stay Keeps National League Whole
President John K Tener of the National League says there is no foundation to rumors of a dissolution. He urges a supreme baseball court to administer affairs while major leagues operate independently. Negotiations for Federal League players intensify as clubs bid for stars like Bernier and Rider, signaling ongoing cross-league talent moves.
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Tener
Supreme Court of Baseball
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B. B. Johnson
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Chairmanterrmann
National Association of Minor Leagues
Made A Hit
Unaccustomed to public speaking a speaker paused and then recovered with applause heard by Kansas City Journal as he sat down amid a sudden tense moment.
Local Girls Fall To Allegany Academy In Close City Clash
Allegany County Academy defeated the Girls’ Club of Lonaconing 10 to 9 on the Y M C A floor yesterday afternoon. Miss Annan hit the deciding goal in the final minutes. Miss Smith and Miss Fisher led scoring for their teams amid a fast, crowd-pleasing contest.
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Academy
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Miss Nichols
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Gilmore to Sell Players From Rebels Contracts
Edward W. Gwinner has handed over all Rebels player contracts to James A. Gilmore to dispose of. Gilmore can arrange deals but Gwinner must ratify each before closure. Clubs in major and minor leagues will now negotiate with Gilmore for Pittfed players including Ed Konetchy Elmer Knetzer and Frank Allen. The final league meeting in New York within two weeks could see more contracts moved.
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Rebels
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Elmer Knetzer
Frank Allen
To be an actor is no fun
A verse reflects the tough truth of an actor's life with a short run ending in long walking time and effort.
Buy a Ball Club Says Ban From Cleveland Comeback
Ben Johnson urges a buyer for the Cleveland Indians claiming a golden baseball era dawns after the Red War. He predicts strong profits and a swift comeback with new ownership and fresh blood though no buyer is yet secured. Cleveland fans hope for a turn to form this spring.
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Cleveland Club
Cleveland Indians
Cleveland
Ban Johnson
Ban
Bowlers Day and Diamond at Independents Preview
The item notes events on January 19 and January 20. It mentions Bowler Day on January 19 and a Diamond event at Independents on Friday January 20.
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Diamond
Baseball season opens April 12 as Johnson and Dreyfuss plan schedule
Chicago January 15. President Johnson says the 1916 season will begin April 12. He will meet Barney Dreyfuss soon to draft schedules for the American and National leagues, aiming to set opening dates and order of home games for the White Sox and Cubs.
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Hoppe Takes Up Golf Fever Plans Link Championship Try
Willie Hoppe famed as a cut artist in billiards shows interest in golf. He will practice the mashie and brasties and hopes to enter a tournament, following athletes like Mathewson and McLoughlin seeking golf success.
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Tramp Caption Sparks Curbside Debate
A terse warning about denying coffee to a tramp ends with a pointed question and a reference to a drawing on a fence. The line invites readers to consider how kindness or neglect may inspire street art.
Piedmont High falls to Loneconing in tight girl basketball game
In Piedmont West Virginia on January 15 Loneconing girls edged Piedmont High 14 to 9 as Hohing drew key fouls for the visitors. Referee Clark and umpire Hodgson oversaw the game with limited spectator space.
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Cumberland seeks Blue Ridge League berth for coming season
At a Cumberland Baseball stockholders meeting in the Arlington Hotel plans were made to enter the Blue Ridge League. Col Nelson W Russler was chosen to represent the team at the Blue Ridge officials meeting next Monday. Many players from last year will again be given berths, and Frostburg fans plan for a team in the same circuit with a representative from their city attending the Hagerstown meeting.
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Harbaugh and Ryan lead LaSalle in 19–13 win over St Joseph's
LaSalle tops St Joseph's 19 to 13 with Harbaugh and Ryan starring. The lineup featured Murphy, Fahey, Glick, Getty and others, while fouls counted for Getty and A Sell among the players.
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Chicago to host season opener Chicago vs Iowa State
Chicago hosts the season opener as Chicago and Iowa State meet in the first game of the winter athletics schedule. In Detroit, the annual automobile show opens with hundreds of thousands of dollars in exhibits across three large halls.
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Towa State University
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Our Daily Special Advice Is Like Castor Qil Easy To Give
A compact aphorism reflects on how advice, though simple to offer, is often hard to accept, echoing common wisdom about guidance and personal accountability.
Morrison Music Company Piano Sale Ad
The Morrison Music Company invites all buyers seeking a reliable piano at a reduced price to attend their event offering substantial discounts and a wide selection of instruments.
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