Major League meetings open as trades loom in 1934
Chicago December 11 AP Major league baseball business heats up as owners gather for the annual meeting and trading sessions. Talks center on radio game broadcasts and a standard ball, while deals loom for Connie Mack and stars like Earnshaw and Cothrane. Teams from Boston New York Detroit Cincinnati and others eye players and managers in the weeklong discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Connie Mack
Philadelphia
Athletics
Mack
George Earnshaw
Chicago White Sox
Earnshaw
Charlie Berry
Cash
Boston
New York
Red Sox
Larry McPhail
Reds
Jim Bottomley
Marty MelManus
Boston Red Sox
Burt Shotten
Philadelphia Nationals
New York Giants
Travis Jackson
Frank O'Doul
Wes Ferrell
Cleveland Indians
Death of Bill Roper A famed Princeton coach and civic figure
William W. Roper 53 known for coaching Princeton to major football victories and later serving 14 years on Philadelphia’s city council died after a two month illness. He led Princeton to three Big Three titles, coached Missouri to a Valley championship, and opposed prohibition repeal and Sunday sports legalization in Pennsylvania. He is survived by his widow and two children, including son William W. Jr. Funeral services planned for Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
William W
Bill) Roper
Princeton
Pennsylvania
Rover
Tigers
University of Missouri
Yale
Harvard
Dartmouth
Mir. Roper
Harold Wills Dodds
Roper
William W., Jr
M Gowan Kidnaping Trial At Columbia
Clyde McGowan stands trial in Columbia on charges of kidnapping Matrine Harris sister of Sedalia bank president Henry Harris. He allegedly forced Harris and her black chauffeur to drive from Sedalia to Higginsville on June 23 seeking 50 000 from the Harris family for release. The chauffeur was forced to drive on after Harris was dropped near Higginsville. The car wrecked later near a Wellington ditch and the chauffeur was killed. The defense may seek an insanity plea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
Clyde McGowan
Matrine Harris
Henry R. Harris
Sedalia Bank
Pettis County
McGowan
Miss Harris
Sedalia
Higginsville
St Peters Alumni Falls as Young Saints Win 24 to 6
St Peters football team, lighter and quicker, overwhelmed the alumni 24 to 6 at Lincoln Field. Harvey Hager starred with two touchdowns, passing to Rost for another, while Schatzer added a score after a fumble recovery. Harold Countryman scored the lone alumni TD on a 60 yard march.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Peter's
Lincoln Field
Harvey Hager
Saints
Rost
Schatzer
Harold Countryman
Hager
Dick Crewelt
SOM
Mexico
DeLaSalle
Lebanon
Centralia
Pem
C. D
Norborne
OM. S
Whistle Blasts at Basket Abolished by Big Six Coaches
Kansas City December reports reveal Big Six coaches and officials favor banning whistle blows after free throws or field goals. The rule change aims to let swish be heard instead of referee signals and to loosen guard coverage on the center to curb post play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
F.C. Allen
University of Kansas
Quaint Questions: Who will miss Notre Dame's All America team
A collection of quirky queries about college and pro football figures, teams, and alumni opinions. It asks which Notre Dame players miss All America honors, hints at Michigan punter and quarterback changes, Chick Meehan’s gate by a New York university, and various other speculative questions about coaches, players, and Olympic plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Notre Dame
Michigan
Regeczi
New York University
Chick Meehan
Remembering 10 Amateurs Named For Sullivan Medal
One year ago today Babe Didrikson and Helen Wills Moody were among ten candidates for the James E. Sullivan Memorial Medal honoring the country's outstanding amateur athlete. The notes recall a 5 year and a 10 year ago item about a Rangers win and Carl Mays purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Babe Did Xikson
Helen Wills Moody
James E. Sullivan
Ponzi Holds Big Lead In World Pocket Billiards
In Chicago on December 11 AP reports veteran player Frank Ponzi of Philadelphia leads the world pocket billiards championship as the second week begins. Ponzi won his fourth straight by beating Young William Mosconi 125 to 17 in 18 innings, while James Caras of Wilmington remains undefeated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Andrew Ponzi
Philadelphia Tinlian
Ponzi
William Mosconi
James Caras
Wilmington
Del
Caras
Charles Sea
Pasquale Natalie
Greenleaf
President Prepares Budget Message For Congress
President Roosevelt moves to finalize his biennial budget with figures for emergency relief and normal government functions. He will meet with budget chief Lewis and department heads this week, aiming for a balanced approach separating ordinary costs from emergency outlays. Douglas projects about 3.35 billion dollars in income for 1935 with around 2.6 billion in regular outlays, leaving a surplus for relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
Lewis, Douglas
White House
Douglas
Treasury
Republican National Committee
National Recovery era debates and relief proposals cited
The passage references education including scholarships for children, writing down principal and interest on long term debts, government marketing corporations, a thirty hour work week with no wage rise, revision of the National Industrial Recovery Act for worker and consumer protection, and a 1 billion dollar federal relief appropriation to be paid in cash along with public works and distribution via the Surplus Relief Corporation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewey
Washington
Joint Committee
John Dewey
Government Marketing Corporation
National Industry Recovery Act
Surplus Relief Corporation
Rooster T Wilson Missed on Little Four All Star List
East End star T Wilson nicknamed Rooster was unintentionally left off the Little Four all star honorable mentions due to an error. The omission concerns a key tackle credited by opponents and local coverage, affecting recognition for the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Wilson
Little Four
End Serious Coughs With Creomulsion Ad Card
An old advertisement urges relief from coughing with Creomulsion, claiming seven benefits and rapid germ fighting. It promises powerful yet harmless relief, pleasant taste, and no narcotics. A druggist will refund money if the cough is not relieved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Creomulsfon
Cadv
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bill Roper
M'Gowan
Laufer
St. Peters
William Braucher
Jack Pettifer
United States
Jack McCoy
Indiana
University of California
Reggie Root
Hank Anderson
Jackson Cannell
Varsity
Germany
Max Baer
Pirates
Red Lucas
Warburton
California
Feathers
Tennessee
New York Rangers
Toronto Maple Leafs
Madison Square Garden
Carl Mays
Cincinnati Reds
Pope’s
News and Tribune
Liten
K.F.R.U. Daily
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!