Unusual Baseball Day features Peckinpaugh and Keating
Billy Evans Oger Peckinpaugh, newly named Cleveland manager, stars in a rare day at the plate with five bases on balls in five appearances against Philadelphia on June 2, 1919. Ray Keating, debuting as a pitcher for the New York Yankees, walks six and fans three, all with three balls and two strikes on each hitter.
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Oger Peckinpaugh
Cleveland Indians
Ray Keating
New York Evans Yankees
Peckinpaugh
Philadelphia
Hen Peckinpaugh
Philadelpe
Yankees
Walter Wilmot
Chicago Nationals
Pickinpaugh
Keating
Peck
New York
St. Louis
Loren Murchison Improves in meningitis recovery
Decatur Jan 22 report says Loren Murchison famous sprinter shows continued improvement from cerebro spinal meningitis with no complications and expected complete recovery. Physicians note his condition has stabilized and is responding well to treatment.
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Loren Murchison
Decatur
Ill
Murchison
Bowler Roy Arnold Rolls Two 300 Games in Week
Roy Arnold, a leading Denver bowler, achieved two perfect 300 games in one week. The report highlights his notable feat and places him among region’s prominent bowlers.
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NEA
Denver
Colo
Roy Arnold
College and high school basketball scores from the week
The report lists multiple college games with scores such as Michigan 36 over Grove City 28 and Washington and Lee 26 over opponents, plus several high school results including Cathedral and Mt. Vernon teams. In New York boxing news Phil Leun defeated Joey Steinfeldt in ten rounds and Walker Ullrich stopped Emila Boon in one round.
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Penville
Aes
Wab
Evansville
James Milstein
Hio Sere
Grove City
Ennsylvan Michigan
Rtmouth
St Cy
Washington and Lee
Pollen i Hoosiers
Cathedral
Cathedral Ishers
Riville
Bihere
Genneporo
City
New York
Phil Leun
Astoria
Joey Steinfeldt
Walker Ullirch
Yonkers
Emila Boon
Cincy Boxer Set For Legion Card Feature Bout
The Armory program for next Tuesday night features Roy Wallace versus Hershie Wilson in a ten round main event with a full supporting card. Billy Rose from Cincinnati is billed to meet Hershie Wilson, while Billy Myers and Soldier Byrd also appear in bouts. Rose recently defeated Ted Welsh in Cincinnati, boosting his status as the city’s promising lightweight.
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Roy Wallace
Joe Packo
The
Armory
Captain Clark
Indianapolis
Tolgge
Hershie Wilson
Gary
Buddy Brown
Billy Myers
Romn Nny Stewart
Anapois
Soldier Byrd
Ft. Harrison
Cate Watt Pais
Billy Rose
Cincy Pug
Jackie Purvis
Tomlinson Hall
Legion
Cincinnati Armory
Rose
Ted Welsh
Pittsburgh
Enquirer
Cincinnati
Danville Five Downs Scarlet in Defensive Road Win
Central Normal from Danville defeated Wabash 35 to 28 at Crawfordsville. Shake led the Danville attack with 12 points fueling a strong second half while Reeves Wood and Franklin supported. Groves scored nine for Wabash as the teams traded leads through a tight first half.
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Crawfordsville
Ind
Central Normal
Danville
Wabash
Shake
Star Central
Reeves
Wood
Franklin
Groves
Delaney Contract Sold to Jacobs for 50000
The contract of Jack Delaney former light heavyweight world champion was sold to Joe Jacobs New York ring promoter for 50000. The contract was purchased from Pete Reilly the former champion's manager.
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United Press
New York
Jack Delaney
Joe Jacobs
Pete Reilly
Christmas Basketball Schedule Crimped by Vacation
Holiday break reduces city games with a slim lineup this weekend. Lebanon visits Technical at the Armory while Cathedral hosts alumni at N Meridan Street gym. Manual eyes a upset of Warren Central and Washington meets Beech Grove after a tight weekend.
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Santa Claus
Indianapolis
Hoosier
Lebanon
Tim Campbell
Armory
Techites
Arsenalites
Greenfield
Rochester
Muncie
Cathedral
N. Meridian St
Manual
Warren Central
Centralites
Washington
Beech Grove
Eleven Illinois Cagers on Trip to Washington
Purban a Dec 22 Inexperienced players predominate on the University of Illinois basketball squad of eleven traveling to Seattle to play three games with the University of Washington next week Captain Olson Lindsay Dorn and Deimling have varsity letters Five sophomores are on the squad Forwards Captain Olson and Hoy center Dorn guards Solyom and Cann Everett Olson and Don Sombie expected in the starting lineup with Solyom at center and Captain Olson listed among the guards.
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Purbana
University of Illinois
Seattle
University of Washington
Olson
Lindsay
Dorn
Deimling
How
Gamble
Hoy
Solyom
Cann
Everett Olson
Don Sombie
Ernest P. Cham
Forrest
Tulsa
Stevens
Po ‘Oint
Wis
Dremon
D. How
E. Short
Evansville Defeats James Millikin In 36 16 Victory
Evansville posted its fourth win of the season by routing James Millikin of Decatur NL 36 to 16 at Evansville. The Acres shot well with Ralph Rea scoring five field goals and a free throw, Harper adding four field goals and two free throws. W Smith led Millikin.
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Imes
Povansville
Ind
Evansville
James Millikin
Decatur
Ralph Rea
Harper
W. Smith
Old Stars Hang on for Another Season in Fast Company
Two veteran American League pitchers return to compete for spots next season. Stanley Coveleskie, once dismissed by the Washington Senators, will join the Yankees in spring seeking a berth on the world champions payroll. Joe Bush also aims to revive his nine-inning velocity with another shot at the majors.
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George Kirkley
United Press
New York
Father Time
Stanley Coveleskie
Washington Senators
Yankees
Joe Bush
Athletics
Coveleski¢é
Soupbone
Miller Huggins
Coveleskie
Connie Mack
Bush
Mack
Toledo
Red Sox
Cleveland
Brooklyn Robins
Senators
Pirates
Ed Roush to report for 1928 spring training with Giants
Ed Roush the Oakland City resident and Hoosier outfielder has announced he will report for 1928 spring training with the New York Giants main squad. The move follows trades by the Phillies and stirs reaction as Roush, famed for ducking early season grind, aims to gain early shape under John McGraw.
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Ed Roush
New York Giants
Phillies
Oakland City
Fleet Eddie
Giants
John McGraw
Roush
Nebraska star guard Dan McMullen suspended from university
Lincoln Neb Dec 22 Dan McMullen Nebraska football star guard has been suspended from the university by Dean T J Thompson with no reason given in the announcement.
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Lincoln
Neb
Dan McMullen
University of Nebraska
T. J. Thompson
Hornsby Freed of Betting Debts in Missouri Trial
A circuit court jury in Clayton Missouri ruled in favor of Rogers Hornsby Giants captain and second baseman dismissing Frank L Moore Newport Kentucky betting commissioner's claim for 36000 dollars. Moore had sought 92000 dollars claiming a mutual betting pact on a racehorse. Hornsby argued gambling debts have no legal status under Missouri law. The 10 to 2 verdict favored Hornsby after about an hour and a half of deliberation.
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United Press
Clayton
Frank L. Moore
Newport
Rogers Hornsby
New York Giants
Moore
Hornsby
Missouri
Cobb could join St. Louis Browns at a modest salary
St Louis Dec 22 Ty Cobb could join the St Louis Browns as owner Phil Ball reorganizes the team and hints a very reasonable salary. Ball suggested the figure would be below 50000 dollars.
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ST. Louis
Ty Cobb
St. Louis Browns
Phil Ball
Ball
Stov e League Deals Blues Tie to Rigney Move
Kansas City report indicates Elmer Rigney agrees to join the Blues after a season with Boston and Wasi z tondmeetseens. Brewers bare ob seeds witcher Ser aD ee ht tight hander.
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STOVE
Kansas City
Elmer _ Rigney
Ghortatop
Boston
Wasi
Perce
Fe Amnet
Blues
South Side Turners Triumph in Jeffersonville Game
South Side Turners of Indianapolis defeated the Jeffersonville Elks 36 to 29 in Jeffersonville Indiana. The Turners led from the start with a 15 to 13 halftime edge as Cummins sparked the attack and Thatcher and Eberg anchored the defense. Eickenberger and Sheer played well for Jeffersonville.
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Ind
Turners
Indianapolis
Jeffersonville Elks
Capital City
Cummins
Turner
Thatcher
Eberg
Eickenberger
Sheer
Wolverines Lose Out to Penn Five in Gruelling Battle
In Philadelphia on December 22 Michigan, Big Ten champion, fell 39 to 36 to the University of Pennsylvania. The halftime score was 17 all. In the final moments a field goal and a free throw secured the win for Penn. Captain Harrigan and Oosterbaan led Michigan.
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Pennsylvania
Michigan
Philadelphia
University of Michigan
University of Pennsylvania
Harrigan
Oosterbaan
Notre Dame Climbs to A Plus Status in College Basketball
Notre Dame's basketball squad under Coach George Keegan rises to the A-plus class, boasting a strong 9–1 start and key wins over Armour Tech Iowa Northwestern and a string of victories in Indiana. Harold Holz of Butlerstown stars in conference play with five field goals against Purdue, while Franklin College memories spark old rivalries as state hoops tradition evolves.
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Notre Dame
George Keegan
Knute Rockne
Keegan
Franklin
South Bend
Nklin
Armour Tech
Ilinois Wesleyan
Iowa
Northwestern
Harold Holz
Butler University
Holz
Harold
Holz Ward
Purdue
Independent and Amateur Basketball Notices
Martinsville report notes St Philip A C s beat Lawrence Merchants 31 16 at Tomlinson Hall with Joe Kelly scoring sixteen. Thornburg Lewis Buicks host Saints at St Philips auditorium. West Newton Methodist holds event in Marion County. Eight teams enter second annual church basketball tourney at West Newton community house Jan 2. Artesian City Industrials defeat Moancowny I O O F in Martinsville Dec 22.
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St. Philip A. C.s
Lawrence Merchants
Tomlinson Hall
Joe Kelly
Onley
Higgs
McCarthy Pee
H.e
Lawrence
Thornburg-Lewis
Saints
St. Philips Auditorium
West Hewton
Hea Memorial Baptist
Christian Men Builders
Blaine Avenue Methodists
Methodists Creatiuae
Senaereeastel Tha G Sts
S Angelicals
Edgewood
Five Bouts Staged by Belle Vue A A Boxing Club
Five matches took place at K of P hall 523 N Belle Vue Place Belle Vue A A. Kid Gibson of Haughville defeated Billy Elliott of Indianapolis in the third round. Billy Maloy beat Kenneth Seib in four rounds. Roy Campbell stopped Donnie Morgan in the third. Kid Weaver beat Young Taylor in four, Scotty Scotten defeated Young Woods in four. Eddie Webber refereed and Billy Moore timed. Next show set for Saturday January 14.
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K. of Phall
N. Belle Vieu Place
Kid Gibson
Haughville
Billy’ Elliott
Indianapolis
Elliott
Billy Maloy
Kenneth Seib
Roy Campbell
Donnie Morgan
Military Park
Kid Weaver
Brightwood
Young Taylor
Scotty Scotten
Young Woods
Eddie Webber
Billy Moore
Silent Hoosiers Rally Past Cathedral In Nail Biting Game
The Silent Hoosiers staged a dramatic comeback to beat Cathedral 23 to 22 at the new Irish gym on Wednesday night. Early 14 to 6 lead by Cathedral faded as Deaf School club answered with long shots and a tight final stretch. J. Dugan K. Dugan and Carr led the Irish while Redman Paska and Lateran topped Cathedral in a hot defensive clash.
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Cathedral Basket
Cathedralites
Haf Mee
J. Dugan
K. Dugan
Carr
Redman
Paska
Lateran
Hoosiers
Young Jake Schaefer Captures 18.2 Cue Crown
Cochran travels to Florida minus the 18.2 balk line billiard title as young Jake Schaefer seizes the championship with a 1500 to 1304 win. The final block featured Cochran's uphill rally, with Schaefer displaying superb draw shots and a grand average edge.
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Young Jake
Maurice Daly
Cochran-Schaefer
United Press
New York
Welke Cochran
Florida
Jake Schaefer
Cochran
Schaefer
Marmons Edge Firestone Tires In Flashy Hoosier Showdown
In a lively Tomlinson Hall tilt, Marmon Motors of Indianapolis defeated Firestone Tires of Akron 36 to 32. Benny Devol of Wabash led Marmons with nine field goals, as a late burst sealed the victory amid a strong cast from Butler Purdue Indiana Notre Dame and Chicago.
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Marmon Motors
Indianapolis
Firestone Tires
Akron
Ohio
Tomlinson Hall
Johnny Gant
Franklin
Hal Griggs
Butler
Firestones
Benny Devol
Wabash
Fires
Bob Wakefield
Jack Winston
Indiana
Johnny Nyikos
Notre Dame
Don Burdette
Red Robinson
Pat Page
Indiana University
Devol
Boost for Athletes Prompted by Big Ten Infractions
Major John L. Griffith, Big Ten commissioner, announced that fewer than ten Western Conference athletes were disqualified for code infractions in the last year, underscoring stricter enforcement.
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United Press
Chicago
John L. Griffith
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