Baseball Scandal of 1919 Reaches Court of Law
Chicago December 29 AP The baseball scandal of 1919 moves toward a court of law with Ty Cobb Tris Speaker Smoky Joe Wood Dutch Leonard Commissioner Landis and others in the cast. Legal action hinges on whether Cobb and Speaker will exonerate themselves over the September 25 1919 fixed game. Leonard says letters about bets were not sold and were surrendered to authorities to clear up rumors. Cobb denies resigning from Detroit and plans to vindicate his name. Senate inquiry possible. Landis remains silent awaiting conclusions.
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Tunney Ready to Defend Title Against Delaney Next Summer
New York telegram quotes boxing promoter Humbert Fugazy that Gene Tunney has accepted terms to defend his world heavyweight title against Jack Delaney at the Polo Grounds next summer. Tunney’s manager Billy Gibson said he was unaware of any such move.
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How Doctors Treat Colds and Flu
Physicians and druggists now recommend Calotabs to break up a cold or shorten grippe influenza by taking one or two Calotabs at bedtime with water. Next morning the cold vanishes and the system is purified with a hearty appetite for breakfast. Get a family package for 35 cents at any drug store.
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Westerns Favored in Big Game on Pacific
Pasadena Calif Dec 29 AP Gridiron prophets favored Stanford Cardinals and Alabama Crimson Tide as they intensified Rose Bowl preparations for New Year’s day. Westerners held betting edge while Alabama showed pep and dash in pregame drills. Pop Warner’s Stanford squad ran stiff calisthenics and signal practice under coach Warner today.
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Giants Boss Calls Third Major League Talk Foolish
New York Giants manager John McGraw dismisses talk of a third major circuit as foolish stating there are not enough skilled players for three leagues. He estimates $20 million capital needed and tallies $12 million for playing plants in eight cities plus office costs and $7 million for players.
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Unsure Text Fragments Address Baseball Team Names
Fragmentary OCR mentions baseball and potential team nicknames like angels in a third circuit. No clear event, date, or entities to confirm a complete news item.
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Virginia League clubs vote to abolish major minor draft
Five of six Virginia League baseball clubs oppose the major minor draft agreement. Richmond Portsmouth Wilson Petersburg and Kinston vote against the arrangement in place since 1996. Norfolk did not reply but is expected to oppose.
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League to Formally Consider Matter at Annual Meeting
The league will formally consider the matter during its upcoming annual meeting, outlining agenda items and potential actions to be taken by its member clubs. Officials did not disclose specifics pending the meeting.
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Creomulsion Promises Relief for Persistent Coughs
Advertises Creomulsion as a two fold remedy that soothes infected membranes and attacks germ growth from creosote, claiming relief from persistent coughs colds bronchitis and other respiratory ailments with guaranteed satisfaction and money back if not relieved.
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