Changes In Prospect For Athletics Squad
Philadelphia details two expected roster shifts for the 1926 Athletics with Walter French slated for right field and Joe Hauser set to return at first base. Connie Mack leads a mix of veteran and young talent including Mickey Cochrane, Fox, Groves, and Dykes while Chick Galloway and Max Bishop anchor infield roles and Water Bucket Simmons patrols center field.
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Golf dispute over lifted ball leads to disqualification ruling
The Links Referee Q A describes a medal play incident where player A lifted B's ball for identification then replaced it, leading to a committee ruling that A had disqualified himself. The text notes Stroke Rule 12 allows lifting for identification without penalty if replacement follows, making the final ruling unclear.
Plank Event Sparks Protest at Club Round
An 18 hole handicap golf event faced protests after a late cutting of a putting green favoring late starters. Contestants argued the competition should be null and void due to the in-progress alteration of the course.
Question on grounds for action and golf rules
A reader asks if there was sufficient ground for the action and notes fairness in qualifying the event. Innis Brown will answer golf rules questions via the sport editor, with a stamped addressed envelope for a personal reply.
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Truck Damaged by Freezing Weather Across Southern States
Washington January 7 AP report details the agriculture department weekly weather review. It notes heavy damage to truck and winter grains in the South Atlantic and Gulf states with North Carolina moderately damaged, South Carolina and Alabama severely inland, coastal areas lighter, and Virginia reporting mostly unfavorable conditions for farm work.
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Quinn Favors Letting School Boys Alone
Boston January 8 AP President Bob Quinn of the Boston Red Sox supports allowing college players to finish courses before signing to major league baseball. He opposes hard and fast rules and says players with college backgrounds have stronger foundations for success.
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