Uniform ball adopted by major leagues in 1934 season
The major leagues approved a single uniform ball to be used in all games, matching American League specs. Plans target minor leagues to adopt it, with Pacific Coast already on board and International and Texas leagues likely to follow. The move aims for consistency in batting averages and play, plus a world tour possibility for an American League all star team after 1934.
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Roger Peckinpaugh
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Wild Deal Rumors Stir Chicago Baseball Talks
A flurry of unsigned reports in Chicago circles has Cubs and Braves negotiating a trade that would send Pat Malone and Billy Jurges to Boston for Pinkey Whitney, with Pittsburgh and others circling for Tommy Padden. The White Sox reportedly pursue Luke Appling to the Yankees, while Cincinnati withholds a new manager nod amid names like Bob O’Farrell.
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Tot ‘Ieader
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White Sox
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Charlie Ruffing
Cincinnati
Bob O'Farrell
St. Louis
Christina Meets a Giant in Toyland Tale
Christina, a doll stolen by a chimney witch, travels with a giant in a dark castle. The witch praises the giant while Christina fears for Santa's return as she is pressed to tell a story. A separate legislative note mentions tax amendments and NRA references amid state debates.
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Santa
Murray Teachers Only Undefeated Eleven in South
Murray Kentucky claims sole southern undefeated season as Murray College finishes 9–0 in Intercollegiate Athletic Association play. Final game against Mississippi State Teachers' College ended 30 to 0, boosting season total to 255 points while rivals had 25. Cecil Kent of Thoroughbreds was top scorer with over 15 touchdowns in nine games, backed by Roy Stewart.
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Mississippi State Teachers’ College
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Five CWA street projects approved for city work
Mayor Charles Ogg announced that five CWA improvement projects for Spruce Street West Side Thayer Street Warder Avenue and Ross Street have state approval and will start immediately. The projects total 1 720 feet with rock base bituminous and stone surfaces while road crews and paydays boost local commerce. Road Supervisor W O Bolin oversees about 260 workers on highways including Rosemont Oval Middleville Jerry Run Millerville Boothsville pike and Stone House roads.
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Urges Low Tax At Liquor Hearing In Washington
Joseph H. Choate Jr chairman of the federal alcohol control administration testifies before a joint congressional hearing in Washington advocating a lower liquor tax amid concerns over revenue and social impact. The session features officials weighing tax levels as critics argue for relief and orderly funding.
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Washington
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