Phillies Sell Alexander and Killifer to Cubs for Cash
New York reports Grover Cleveland Alexander and catcher William Killifer, stars of Pat Moran's Philadelphia Phillies, sold to Charles Weeghman of the Chicago Cubs for a cash sum. The Phillies receive pitcher Prendergast and catcher Didhoefer. deal premised on funds to buy new players amid impending league moves.
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Maskman
Pat Moran
Philadelphia
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Chicago Cubs
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Didhoefer
Baker
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Chicago
Weeghman
Cubs
Comiskey
White Sox
Re Elect Tener as League Head
New York December 12 President Tener of the National League informed club owners he had accepted a post as president of the Permanent Highways Corporation and would devote most of his time to it. He offered to stay as leader for one year only with limited duties and Meydler to handle routine matters.
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Tener
National League
Permanent Highways Corporation
League
Meydler
Presidents task surprising shift leads to possible league meeting
Herrmann said Tener’s unexpected re election as president of another corporation left the National League astonished. The league planned to meet with the American League after their current session to discuss a date and place, possibly in Cleveland if Midwest rail congestion persists. Routine business only was handled, with no talk of schedule, player limits, or salary cuts.
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National League
American League
Dickinson selects 1918 football captain Masland
Robert P. Masland of Bustleton Pa is elected Dickinson College 1918 football captain by the D holders. The Red and White went undefeated this season and were scored upon only twice. Masland served with Naval Coast Reserves and is on furlough, with possible further service. Veterans Swope and Goldstein face war-related duties. Dunn rebuilt the squad with four veterans and many new D awardees are listed.
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Red” Swope
Eastern Colleges
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el Paso
C. A
Hyman Goldstein
Conway Hall
Dunn
Rockwell
Farmers
Mansfield Normal
W. Young
Steelton
Bowes
Clearfield High
Lorimer
Elkins Park
Puderbaugh
el Dorado
Holloway
Maryland
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Healy
R. Young
Glonn
Shamokin
Pritchard
Brady
Benny Leonard Becomes Boxing Instructor at Army Camp
Benny Leonard is now attached to the National Army camp at Yaphank L I teaching selected men how to scientifically handle their fists. He has boxed in exhibitions raising funds for war aids and will fight Patsy Cline of New York at the Olympia in Philadelphia tonight. Locals beat Shenandoah 37 to 22 as Commonwealth shows fast, consistent ball on Shenandoah’s floor with Mutzabaugh and Pensyl leading scorers.
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G. Blessing
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G. Field
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Lingle
Fields
Blessing
Johnston
Williams
Pensyl
Refferee
Fisher
Mumma Named President Of Lemoyne School Board
Lemoyne borough officials chose Whitney Mumma as president and C I Eby as vice president for the coming year. The board discussed the coal supply with a report confirming six weeks of heating fuel on hand and the outlook for more coal to prevent school shutdowns.
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Tech cage team begins workouts as 35 boys report
Tech cagemen start daily practices in the armory under Coach C W Miller with 35 hopefuls and at least 15 experienced players to select from for the varsity. The opening game is January 4 against Lebanon in the city, marking the start of the Pennsylvania Interscholastic League season.
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Glenn Beard
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Lingle
Ebner
Bell
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J. Beck
Fortna
Snyder
Matter
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Heagy
Essig
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Strawhecker
R. Wenerick
Mattson
Connor
Hahn
Sykes
Hoffman
Garrett
Hoerner
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Compton
Richards
R. Miller
Tech Gathers Bright Odds For League Championship
The article notes Tech has an experienced squad and optimistic prospects as rivals show weakened rosters from graduation and ineligibility. It highlights potential gold basketball offers if teams win the league title and suggests Tech’s chances are strong this season.
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Beause
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Bowling Casino League Alphas Pershings Morrison Rob
Bowling league notes list teams Alphas Pershings and Morrison Rob in the Boyd Memorial League at Casino.
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Pershings
Morrison
Rob
Boyd Memorial League
Sports boom in France among Allied soldiers
Joe Loomis, long-time athlete, arrives after serving as an ambulance driver behind French lines and joins the 333d Field Artillery at Camp Grant. He notes sports are booming abroad with Americans teaching baseball to the British and soccer growing popular with French and British teams.
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Joe Loomis
America
333D Field Artillery
Camp Grant
Rockford
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Loomis
Chicago
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Fireplug Question Headed to West Fairview Council
West Fairview Pa December 12 One major issue for the new borough council at its first meeting next year is the installation of a fireplug on First Avenue The measure was rejected at the last council session Residents living in the unprotected area threaten to petition for a plug Good Will Fire Company officials plan to press council at the next session Elmer Erb chairman of the fire plug committee urged protection for residents but the vote failed previously
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America
Sam
Petison
Good Will Fire Company
Elmer Erb
Council
Buffalo Franchise Forfeited By International League
The International League deferred ruling on suspending the 1918 season until February 12. Buffalo club franchise was forfeited for nonpayment of players and contractual obligations. The Buffalo obligations run about $18,000. President Barrow’s salary was cut. Providence Rochester and Richmond may not play next year. Toronto and Baltimore wish to continue. Newark Montreal would follow the majority.
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