League magnates fix September 26 as closing date
New York December 10 1920 magnates from the American and National leagues settled the season end date as September 25 after a three day meeting led by High Commissioner K M Landis. The meeting ended without action on expanding the late season limit and adjourned with plans to reconvene in February to discuss National League recommendations.
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New York
K. M. Landis
Wiub
Constitias
Pitehors
Chicago White Sox
Periot
Frey
Sears
Indian Sky-Rockets Into Big League Debut
Okmulgee Oklahoma reports a notable newcomer, Sen. Naja, star of the Westie Association, drawing attention from Chicago White Sox observers. In his first pro season, Naja played 130 games, hit 389 times, with 215 RBIs, 14 home runs, 10 triples, 15 sacrifice flies, and 44 putouts in center with 16 errors, many late in the season after an outfield injury shifted him to second base.
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Okmulpee
Okla
Westie Association
Sen
Naja
Okmulgee Prifler
Cindy
Kenute
Chicago White Sox
Najo
Iaytony Aed Tater
San Antonio
Okninlgee
Western Association
J. W Srabough
Typo Vialian
Hin
Turkey Shoot Sunday at Chaucer Leat Quarry
A turkey shoot is planned this Sunday at the old Chaucer Leat Quarry. Participants use shotgun and .22 caliber rifles to hit a dummy rabbit, with the highest score winning a turkey. gates open from morning until dusk and crowds are expected to attend.
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Chaucer Leat
Purcell
Ailite
Turkey
Dork
Intercollegiate athletic delegates meet at Tarle Canal conference
Delegates from Montana Oregon Cragen Agricultural College and the University of Washington attend the Tarle Canal Intercollegiate Athletic conference gathering in Seattle. Dr J W Stewart from Montana surveys for a new hall coach. The Ageio Group supports retaining baseball as a major sport while football candidate selections begin with meetings of managers and faculty tomorrow afternoon. The University of Washington hosts a banquet tomorrow night.
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Seattle
Mer
Montana
Oregon
Cragen Agricultural
Norreay
J. W. Stewart
Ageio
Manngat
University of Washington
Bobcat Gasket Shooters On Holiday Coast Tour
The 1926 Montana State College basketball team led by Coach Ott Romney departs Bozeman on December 16 for a coast tour through Washington Oregon California Nevada and more. Key players include Gartwig Glyne Ham McGuin Williams Winner Cummings and Darma. They face Idaho Gonzaga Spokane teams and top college programs in late December and January as part of a demanding schedule.
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Monk
Pee
Monsana State College
Guliternia
Ott Rumney
Aight Bobcat
Bozemman
Washington
Oregon
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Tiine
Romney
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Elham
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Itter
John Breeden
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Ren
Univetat
Meratello
Jai
Sauirks College
Reehers
Parlor Pink and Bootlegger Case at Ohio University
State prohibition agents raided the home of Horton, a part time English instructor at Ohio University, and seized liquor and a still. Horton and others face charges of illegal possession and manufacture of intoxicating liquors as a university inquiry into drinking among students and possible communist influence proceeds. An official letter from Governor Danahey requests a general investigation of liquor use in fraternities sororities and boarding houses.
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Daley Harton
University Board of Trustees
Danahey
University
Reconsider Censure Of Baseball Draft Decision
New York December 10 The Baseball Writers Association votes to reopen debate on censuring the baseball draft after an initial six to one approval. The three chapters will ballot again and a committee led by Willan Brandt of Philadelphia will draft the re consideration resolution. The association also votes to end annual awards for best baseball stories by major and minor league writers after giving the 025 first prizes to Daniel Margowitz and F J Calling.
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New York
Baseball Writers’ Association
Willan Brandt
Philadelphia
Daniel Margowitz
New York Telegram
F. J. Calling
Springfield
Mass
Republ
LIGHT HEAVIES MEET TONIGHT AT MADISON SQUARE GARDEN
New York reports light heavyweights clash tonight as Paul Berlenbach aims to defend his title in Madison Square Garden. Berlenbach has logged 25 straight knockouts, with Delaney and Reve among contenders while rivals Solaman and Cook prepare for the semi finals in a diverse lineup.
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New York
Paul Berlenbach
Mately
Madison Square Pardes
Merroy Wiytie Angeilie
Gale
Jack Dewlanes
Bridgeport
Conn
Prive
Velunes
Sietory
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Herlenbach
Bacterial Tadler
Tugel
Leilenbach
Venny Marto
Jimny Slattery
Ming Solomon
Delaney
Iba
Reverembaeh
George Cook
Auttraluac
Ring Solaman
Panama
Greens Defeat Reds Onny M Georgia Floor
Greens beat Reds 17 to 15 in a six period game. Scoring details include 2 and 3 point plays with multiple players named, showing a tight contest and late lead changes. Rid of fragmented phrases, the report notes final score 17 to 15 and a playoff of free throws contributing to the outcome.
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Mitdead Bevain
Pfisem
Mila
Fours
VeTha Tas
Lore Guard
Post Morar
Maurie
Irech
Gywlnts
Malte
Tomerheh
Neghe Furnweid
Virstale Jessup
Shaw
Goud
Forwand
Mildred Ten Aldoon
Tailean Lagtoinne
Eyelet Fuad
Leonia Mah
Tete Gaat
Grange Hurt In Detroit Stadium Clash
Grange sustained a right leg injury during a Saturday game against the Chicago Bears at Detroit Stadium. Pittsburgh’s varsity squad pressed in the final minutes as the Bears pulled ahead with a 7 to 0 advantage, while Grange received medical care and was later reported unlikely to play in upcoming matchups.
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Hi Grange
Ari Grange
Datreit
Fitehey
Aviron
Behenly
Geary
Miermacer
Cimetiny Kore
Tia Weeley
Og Ivan
Pittsburgh
Mustatsen
Toner Tulverstty
Tattaburgi
Moherthon
Carnegie Ech Tainan
Castafson
Grange van de Tepes
Daphne
Warkle
Iether
Grange
Chita Bears
Geerie Taki
Atier Dusinee
Shilag
Dorban
Adler
Helena YMCA to Host Indoor Basketball Tournament This Christmas
The Helena YMCA physical department plans an indoor basketball tournament starting January 5 with three rounds. Games will be played Thursday and Friday evenings, with a Monday-Wednesday schedule for the finals and no entry fees. A meeting on December 17 at 7 indicates the setup and rules will be reviewed, and teams may include commercial houses churches or organizations.
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Helena
Yom
Hig Deagie
Dempsey Wills Bout Turmoil Under Tex Promoter Hope
Chicago reports say talks on a Dempsey versus Wills boxing title next summer continue amid signings and possible withdrawals by South Bend investors. Floyd Fitzsimmons and Ray Cannon indicated Dempsey’s legal adviser. Dempsey admitted a contract breach with Fitzsimmons but did not outline next steps. Tex Rickard was floated as potential promoter, with Los Angeles sources noting no firm confirmation.
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Phins
Jack Dempsey
Harry Wille
Wight
Floyd Fitzsimmons
Michigan City
Hid
Ray Cannon
Milowaukee
Dempsey
Los Angeles
South Bend
Ind
Boyle
New Jersey
Tex Rickard
Floyd Fitesimmons
Moody Knocked Out Early in Bout at Dated Ring Event
In a high pace bout Arietito Ga rallied to beat Moody in the early rounds. Moody stunned after a seven count in round one and nine count in round two, then rose only to be sent through the ropes for another knockdown. Flowers dominated the action, Moody showed improved later but never challenged scaled.
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Maddy
Secon
Moody
Flowers
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Graft with Grange Will Damage Game
A garbled report from Washinetem describes a controversial graft involving Grange and football. The text mentions George Ade observing an event and hints at financial strain influencing the game, with criticism of overwork and ethical questions about funding and performance.
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Grange
EV Scott to Retire from Diamond Career
EV Scott, a veteran player tied to Washington Americans, prepares retirement amid long career highlights and speculation about future roles. The piece notes his influence on teammates and the league, with references to past performances, coaching hints, and possible projects after stepping away from the diamond.
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EV Scott
Flapper Fanny on Steps Between Charleston and St Vitus
Flapper Fanny comments on social dancing, noting only a few steps separate the Charleston from the St Vitus dance. The remark highlights contemporary dance trends and fashionable contrasts in early 20th century nightlife.
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St. Vitus
West Coast Isle Peril Spot Yachtsmen Shun
San Pedro December 10 Deso late and wind swept San Nicolas, off southern California, is a spot shunned by most yachtsmen. The barren island hosts MacArthur and wife tending 2,000 sheep on leased government land. Surrounded by dangerous kelp beds, it is reachable only by tiny boats. A boat visits twice yearly for sheep, and the McArthurs see few people for months. Priests recall a woman abandoned in 1830 for two years, later found insane. no other inhabitants remain.
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San Nicolas
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Santa Barbara
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Wally
LENGLEN AND WILLS TO MEET AT CANNES
Mier France Dec 11 Anne Lenglen and Mlle Wills prepare for European tour in Cannes and France. Wills plans to enter Metropole Tournament at Cannes January and aims for Wimbledon. Lenglen expresses enthusiasm for Wills joining European winter season and touring with American players.
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Tap—Fuzanne Lensten
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Huropa
Mile Lenaten
White Sox Vote On Wage Increase Sparks Division
New York Der. 10 The 810,000 saltcrease and the five veir extension of capteach given Ban Johnson, president of the African League, yesterday, was adopted by a vote of 7 to 1. Marcy Grahmer, secretary of the Chicago White Sox, said Chicago voted against the pro position when it was recommended by the board of directors because he felt that his salary is high enough and his contract already extends to 1930.
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Der
Ban Johnson
Marcy Grahmer
Chicago White Sox
Chicago
MASS WRESTLING MEET PROMINENTLY HELD IN TA
John Posek of Ravenna Neb defeated Toni Deaake of New York in straight falls, ten minutes fifteen seconds and two minutes, as the wrestling card in Council Bluffs featured Deaake substituting for John Frickers of Chicago. Glen Wade and the Cowboy Getchell from Chicago also won their matches in two straight falls.
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John. Posek
Ravenna
Toni Deaake
New York
Deaake
John Frickers
Chicago
Glen Wade
Winside
Ned
Getehell
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