Commissioner Landslide at Baseball Meeting Defies Critics
Kenesaw Mountain Landis, baseball commissioner, won a decisive set of rulings at a joint American and National League owners meeting in Chicago. He rejected opposition, defended expenses, and offered to relinquish his $50,000 salary, while gaining approval for major rule changes including Umpire salary disputes and waivers.
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Boxing card lined up for Tomlinson Hall Monday night
Matchmaker Harter of Washington D C completed an all star program to be staged at Tomlinson Hall. Kenneth Shuck of Louisville and Jimmy Gordon of Middletown Ohio were matched for an eight round scrap the fifth on the card. Forty four rounds scheduled two ten round bouts and three eights. Shuck who meets Gordon recently outpointed Reamer Roberts.
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Jeffries Not Retained as Firpo Trainer Says Rickard
Tex Rickard denied reports that Jim Jeffries, former heavyweight champ, was retained for $75,000 to train Luis Firpo for his return bout with Jack Dempsey. He stated Jeffries has not been hired and Firpo has not engaged a new trainer, though one may be chosen upon his return.
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Giants and White Sox plan spring exhibition tour date set
The New York Giants and Chicago White Sox will meet in Indianapolis at Washington Park on April 11 as part of a planned spring exhibition tour. In Huntington Indiana the Prest-O-Lites fell 28 to 15 to the Huntington Legion in a basketball game with a strong second half rally by the locals. The Communal Five won a doubleheader over the Southeasterns and Washington A. C. forfeited a tie game dispute.
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Meyers Wins Middleweight Bout As Clermont Beats Junior Fair Plays
Johnny Meyers defeated Chris Jordan in a Chicago wrestling match with Meyers taking the first fall as Jordan conceded. In a separate game the Junior Fair Plays lost to Clermont 29 to 25. Glazier was elected captain just before the game. Gym access is available through Drexel 6397 from 5 to 7 pm to contact Max.
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De Pauw Triumphs In Double Overtime Thriller
In Urbana Illinois, De Pauw edged Illinois 29 to 28 after two overtimes. White scored 15 for De Pauw while Stillwell led Illinois with eight points as the opener of the Illinois schedule produced a dramatic finish.
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Bush St Paul Boss Report Points to Hires
Chicago Dec 13 Owen Bush of Indianapolis, last season’s manager of the Washington American League club, is close to becoming pilot of the St Paul American Association team. Rumors said Bush was being considered and indications today suggest an agreement with the Saints. New York representatives departed Chicago with only one completed deal the Carl Mays sale to Cincinnati. The Mays and Urban Shocker cases await Commissioner Landis’ decision.
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Purdue Smashes Rose Poly in Opening Basketball
Purdue thrashed Rose Poly 45 to 7 at Memorial Gym in Lafayette. The Rose five managed only one field goal. Spradling, the Frankfort sophomore forward, led Purdue with seven field goals, while Robbins and Gullion added five each.
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Butler Sophs Win In First A A U Loop Tilt
The Butler Sophs edged Hoosier A C 82 to 31 in the Indianapolis A A U Basketball League opener. Butler lineup included Black Woodling Jones Blessing and Colway. The South Side Turners won their second league game 24 to 8 over St Jos.
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Keeping in Trim with Jerry Luvidis Bridge Exercise
The last exercise in this series builds neck strength. Lie on the floor with knees bent, feet flat. Hands behind the head. Bend the neck so the head rests on the floor and roll up to form a bridge with head hands and feet as supports. Repeat six times.
Two Tech Players on First All State Team
Rush and Cilft earn honors as Clark's High School places two players on the first all state team.
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All-State Football Honors Reported for Indiana Teams
A garbled list shows players and positions from multiple Indiana schools earning First Second and Third Team honors. Names include Stokes Goshen Ohlemacher Muncie and many others with unclear affiliations and spellings.
Indiana high school football unites 1923 season talent
HEZE CLARK notes record gridiron depth across Indiana in 1923 with Emerson of Gary posting 236 points in ten games and a 0 0 tie with South Bend. Muncie and Goshen yield strong campaigns, Technical of Indianapolis dominates, Wiley of Terre Haute triumphs over Evansville Central, and All-State selections honor top players.
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Notre Dame grid card adds nine games for next season
Notre Dame will play nine football games next year after adding Carnegie Tech on November 2 in Pittsburgh. The schedule also includes Northwestern at Evansville, Wisconsin at Madison, and games against Army Princeton Georgia Tech Nebraska and Carnegie Tech with others at home or neutral sites.
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Three Members Chosen On High School Board
A. L. Trester announced the election of three members to the board of control of the Indiana High School Athletic Association. G. G. Eppley of Whiting was re elected to district No. 1, Roy Julian of Southport to district No. 3, and L. O. Bayard of Muncie to district No. 4. No elections were held in districts No. 2 and No. 5 as those members held over.
Baseball draft still open with minor leagues divided
United Press reports the draft remains undecided as majors discuss options while minor leagues stall. Several committees meet, with Indianapolis Toledo Columbus and Minneapolis backing a deal and Kansas City St Paul Milwaukee Louisville lukewarm. Deals include Conlan to Rochester and McCabe Ponder and Mith to Atlanta.
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Merriken Takes Lead in State Three-Cushion Tourney
Vogler defeated state champion Rubens 50 to 40 Wednesday night at Cooler's. Rubens loss puts Merriken in the lead. Vogler and Merriken clash Friday evening at Cooler's No. 1 parlor.
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Hair Groom advertisement promises grooming cream
A vintage ad touts Hair Groom as a dignified combing cream that gives natural gloss and a well groomed look for any style. It claims greaseless formula and potential to help grow thick lustrous hair while warning against oily imitations.
McTigue Cancels Bout With Tunney Over Manager
New York December 13 Mike McTigue world light heavy champion refuses to fight under manager Joe Jacobs and calls off the scheduled bout with Gene Tunney. Jacobs contract runs through next August.
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Thomas Wins Afternoon In City Three Cushion Tourney
In the Board of Trade city three cushion event, Thomas defeated Lewis 40 to 37 in the afternoon and won again 45 to 39 in the evening, with Wolf also a victorious player.
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Riverside Football Closes Season at Broad Ripple
Riverside finishes the season Sunday at Broad Ripple with a Friday evening gathering at Udell and Clitten Station to plan the late game.
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Firpo Gibbons And Wills Slated As Challengers
Boxing news reports Tex Rickard aims to stage three Dempsey title fights next summer at Polo Grounds or Yankee Stadium with contenders Firpo Gibbons and Wills. Dempsey seeks August defenses and may prioritize Gib bons after their Shelby match. Also notes billiards results Gene Henning vs George Wild, Wilcox scores, and two remaining blocks set for Dec 19.
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Gibbons Eyes Dempsey Rematch Plans For Next Summer
Heavyweight challenger Tom Gibbons expressed strong interest after Tex Rickard announced plans to stage one of three Dempsey title bouts in New York next summer. Gibbons, in Indianapolis for a fifth vaudeville act, predicted the rematch would thrill more than Firpo Dempsey or Wills Dempsey. His manager Eddie Kane said the plan fits Gibbons. Gibbons closes his vaudeville tour in two weeks and may meet Bob Roper in Miami on January 31.
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Manual Highs Fall Heavy to Franklin Net Team
In Franklin Indiana on Wednesday Manual High School of Indianapolis lost 41 to 12 as Franklin Net Team dominated. Franklin led 20 to 3 at halftime with Wirey scoring five baskets after entering the second half and Willey and McQuiston also starring. Brown stood out for Manual before they travel to Frankfort Friday.
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