Coveleskie Overcame Yellow Label With Tigers
The piece recounts Harry Coveleskie’s rise as a top left handed pitcher for Detroit, after being labeled yellow by rivals. Moriarty and Donie Bush mentored him, keeping him on the mound through pressure, proving his nerve and skill against tough lineups.
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Navy Defeats Loyola To Open Season With Clean Record
Navy basketball team kept its season undefeated by beating Loyola Baltimore 41 to 26 in Annapolis Maryland. Coach and players listed for the contest.
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Another Outlaw Circuit Looms in Baseball War
United Press reports a third major league forming with Ty Cobb and Tris Speaker as leading figures. Wealthy sportsmen reportedly ready to fund an independent circuit in informal talks, aiming at war with the American and National Leagues.
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Leonard the Squealer: Ex umpire seeks revenge after release
The Cleveland based veteran American League umpire Dutch Leonard is portrayed as motivated by personal revenge in the baseball scandal. He alleges Ty Cobb Tris Speaker and Joe Wood, aiming to ruin those who sent him to the minors while blaming others for his own failures.
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Baseball as Business and Scandal Echoes of 1919
Frank Getty argues that organized baseball is a large business with human failings. Judge Landis addresses past betting rumors, noting fixes and bribery myths involving Cobb and Speaker. He advocates a sixteen-team future with players striving to win, while acknowledging profit motives shape the sport.
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Evansville College Eyes Georgia Tech Sur tough road clash
Evansville College coach Harmons declares the full squad in peak form for tonight's home game against Georgia Tech. Tech aims to rebound after a 62 to 25 loss to Cincinnati and will face De Pauw next Tuesday. Captain Tom Rea returns from illness to the lineup.
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Fights and Fighters Roundup Features Five Boxing Results
New York bouts saw Jim Maloney stop Harry Persson in ten rounds. Knute Hansen defeated Monte Mani over ten rounds. Martin Burke stopped Von Parat in eight. George La Rocco knocked out Dan McGovern in the first. Harry Fay stopped Mal French in the third. North Manchester high school edged Logansport 43 to 31 as Tucker Benson and Williams powered the visitors.
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Earl Snapp Receives New Managerial Contract in Paris
Earl Red Snapp has been given a new contract as manager of the Paris team in the East Texas League. He took charge of the club during the 1926 season, transferring from Marshall.
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Wisconsin Rally Wins as Merkle Delivers Final Burst
With Marquette ahead 26-23 late in the game, Wisconsin captain Ralph Merkle sparked a swift rally scoring three baskets to lift the Badgers to a 29-26 victory in Milwaukee.
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Cooper Leads Duncan After First Thirty-Six Holes
Harry Cooper of Los Angeles led George Duncan of England five up after thirty-six holes of a seventy-two hole match at the Portrero Country Club in Los Angeles.
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International Yale Harvard vs Oxford Cambridge tennis match set for August Eastbourne
The United States Lawn Tennis Association announced an international team match between Yale Harvard and Oxford Cambridge to be played at Eastbourne England around August 1. The event brings together prominent university teams for a foreign venue competition.
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Maloney Beats Persson in Ten Round Prospect for Tunney
Jimmy Maloney of Boston defeated Harry Persson of Sweden in a ten round bout at Madison Square Garden despite a disabled right hand. The fight drew 15 000 fans and boosted Maloney toward a possible bout with Gene Tunney while Jack Sharkey of Boston likely blocks that path. The semi final saw Knute Hanson of Racine Wisconsin defeat Monte Munn of Nebraska by points.
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Wednesday Basketball COLLEGES and Navy Scores
College teams faced mixed results on Wednesday with Dartmouth and North teams earning varied margins. Navy fell 41 to 72 while Bloomfield posted 20 and 23 point outputs in others, with scattered scores across several sites.
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Boston Predominates in Catalina Channel Sea Derby
Boston entrants dominate the Catalina Channel sea derby with $40,000 prize in a January 15 race. Nine Bostonians travel, including Henry Sullivan Charlie Toth Sam Richards Louis Timson Miss May Elwell Johnny Bray Walter Patterson Sam Driver and Mike Wrenn, all seasoned from the Boston Light swim.
Cooler Triumphs Over Merriken in State Billiards Tourney
Harry Cooler earned his sixth straight win in the State three cushion billiards tourney beating Dick Merriken 560 to 88 in seventy nine innings. The victory put Cooler atop the standings as play concluded this week with a tight pitchers duel through thirty five innings before Merriken faltered and Cooler surged on the final drive.
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No Chances Aboard the Crimson Tide Special
Alabama Southern football champions avoid fatigue on the cross continent trip to Pasadena for the New Year game with Stanford. Frequent stops allow workouts and brisk limbering runs when time is tight. The glee club travels with the squad providing entertainment during the long journey.
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Yale Officials Await Ryu United Press
Joe Wood, former major league player linked in Landis report to Cobb Speaker Leonard scandal, was due in New Haven from Chicago to testify to Yale Athletic Association where he serves as baseball coach.
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Blackhawks Fall to Canadiens 3-1 in NHL Game
Chicago Blackhawks lost to the Montreal Canadiens 3 to 1 in a National League hockey game played in Chicago. Canadiens' players defeated the home team with a solid score, delivering a decisive win.
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Hornsby Change Is Legal
New York officials said no legal obstacle blocks the Giants from taking over Rogers Hornsby as playing manager of the Cardinals. James C. Tierney or Giants secretary said contracts for Hornsby Frisch and Ring are in transit, with no money exchanged and negotiations ongoing between clubs and players.
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Ranger Star Ching Johnson Breaks Collar Bone
New York Dec 23 Ching Johnson star defenseman of the New York Rangers broke his collar bone in a game with the Pittsburgh Pirates Wednesday night. The Rangers won.
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Clothiers and Hatters Opens First Block on Massachusetts Ave
A 95 year old clothiers and hattery landmark marks its debut on the first block of Massachusetts Avenue celebrating a long history in fashion retail and local commerce.
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