Veteran pitchers in relief roles spark late game wins
Ed Walsh and Grover Cleveland Alexander weigh relief work as a strategic choice. Walsh cites the fatigue of multi inning relief while Alexander notes age and stamina limit pinch pitching. Stanley Harris used Fred Marberry to keep Washington’s veteran staff sharp in pennant races.
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Shanklin Club Tops American A A by Wide Margin
Shanklin Club defeated the American A A 56 to 32 Friday night at 8 30 at Liberty Hall. Upcoming games include Morris St M E Friday and Diamond Chain five Sunday at 3 30 at Liberty Hall.
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Purdueites Honor Local Gridders
Fifteen local high school football players will be awarded medals at the Indianapolis Purdue Alumni Association banquet at the Sevrin Hotel. The list includes Ennis Skinner Brugman Wiltshire Zimm erman Miller Sale ba Bauermeister Mansfield Herner Kendall Rasmussen Henselmeier Laughlin Brown and others with local coaches and Purdue affiliates in attendance.
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Washington
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Dempsey Denies Quitting Ring in Telegram
United Press reports Jack Dempsey did not plan to quit boxing. A telegram to Tex Rickard said preparations for a third Dempsey Tunney bout were under way, countering rumors of retirement.
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Ring
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United Press
New York
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Connie Mack Seeks Eddie Collins as A's Assistant Manager
Connie Mack again names Eddie Collins as assistant manager of the Philadelphia Athletics amid talk he may retire soon. Observers say a younger, authoritative figure is needed on the bench as Collins reportedly refused a high salary to manage Cleveland, signaling potential succession. George Sisler's sale to Washington is noted with a rough $25,000 tag, while NL scout Hank O'Day is appointed chief umpire hunter and Cubs lead at home with Giants drawing more on the road.
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Eddie Collins
Philadelphia Athletics
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Cleveland
Off the Backboard and Bloomington Hoops Shine
Norman Isaacs notes officials deserve respect and highlights Harold Simmons of Shortridge High School as a standout, with Bloomington High School led by Coach Glenn Johnson and a 32 30 victory over Vincennes. Basketball items include Princeton captaincy changes, Kokomo Frankfort score reversal, and Zionsville season opener with a four-team tournament prize.
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Shortridge
Simmons
Pendleton
Indiana University
Bloomington
Bloomington High School
Glenn Johnson
John Adams
Vincennes
Johnson
Rose Stopped by Illinois Quintet In 34 18 Defeat
Eastern Illinois Normal defeated Rose Polly of Terre Haute Indiana 34 to 18 at home. The first half was tight with Eastern leading 9 to 7. In the second period the Indiana squad failed to offense while Hall and Fenoglio starred for Normal and Berry and Taggart led Polly.
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Til
Eastern Illinois Normal
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Terre Haute
Ind
Indiana Five
Normalites
Hall
Fenoglio
Normal
Berry
Taggart
Poly
Murchison Gets Fighting Chance After Rally
Decatur Illinois December 15 Loren Murchison famed sprinter in critical condition from spinal meningitis for more than a week received a fighting chance for life as doctors reported his rally Wednesday renewed hope for possible recovery though his condition remains critical.
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United Press
Decatur
Ill
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Centenary Football Undefeated Through Unclear Means
Centenary's football program appears undefeated in the regular period though the phrasing suggests irregular methods or piracy as part of its record. The fragment hints at controversy surrounding their unbeaten run.
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Centenary
Minors Roar at Major Meeting Over Draft Disputes
Major league committees meet in New York as minor leagues press grievances over the draft and player movement. Judge Landis hears a delegation from the minors before the joint majors session, while the International League discusses Walter Hagen's failed purchase of a Detroit Roches ter club with a $25,000 down payment.
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Pennsy Edges Polk Five In City League Thriller
The Pennsylvania net quintet squeezed a 33 32 victory over Polk Milk in a City Basketball League clash at H A C. Pennsy led 10 7 at halftime as Phillips and Lentz led scoring. Ft Harrison fell to the Big Four, 49 31, in the other game.
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Ted Lentz
Nelson
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Cleveland's New Owners Learn baseball grief at meetings
New Cleveland club officials face the challenge of building a winner at the major league meetings. General manager Billy Evans has moved most players to the market and three days of bickering have slowed deals. A minor trade with the Senators lingered, while a proposed Joe Judge exchange was stalled by return terms. Evans says any player on his roster is available except Sewell, Hudlin, and Uhle as he meets stubborn magnates eager to trade.
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United Press
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Baseball Mart
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Washington
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van Gilder
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Reiselt Extends Lead in 300-Point Billiards Match
Otto Reiselt increased his lead over Allen Hall of St Louis by winning the third block 60 to 30. The 300 point match total moved to 180 to 128 with two blocks left and Reiselt completing Wednesday’s play in forty five innings.
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Otto Reiselt
Allen Hall
St. Louis
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Jikes Crew Prospects Under New Coach Callow
Rusty Callow, the new rowing coach at Jikes Crew Prospects, reports strong candidate interest and high enthusiasm from trainees at the inn.
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Rusty” Callow
Big Hoosier Stars Gather for Dec 21 Tomlinson Hall Showdown
A feature basketball game lands at Tomlinson Hall on December 21 with Firestone Tires of Akron facing Marmon Motors of Indianapolis. Referee Pat Page, former Butler athletic director, will oversee a clash featuring former Butler, Purdue, and Indiana players, drawing 2 000 seats and sales at Em Roe sports and Marmon plant.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
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Butler University
Indiana University
Hoosier State
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Franklin
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Hal Griggs
Jack Winston
Don Burdette
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Mee Tiaieswebb
Nipper
H. Harreson
Purdue
Woolgar
Escat
Em-Roe
Marmon
IH S A A Elects Seven New Officials
Anderson Ind December 15 Two members were elected to the boards of control and five to the legislative body of the Indiana State High School Athletic Association The five new officers begin three year terms January 1 Ben Watt Owensville principal and G Ray Sharp Jefferson Township School Warren County were named to the board of control Floyd Meyers Rensselaer principal W J Krick Decatur principal L L Cook Moore ville principal Harlie Garver Union City superintendent and L C Campbell West Baden superintendent were chosen for the legislative body
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L. L. Cook
Mooresville
Harlie Garver
Union City
L .C. Campbell
West Baden
Celtics beat Bruins 25 to 16 in pro game
On December 15 the New York Celtics defeated the Chicago Bruins 25 to 16 in a professional basketball matchup.
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Nick Bruins
New York Celtics
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