Walter Johnson Jumps to the Chicago Federals
Walter Johnson, renowned Washington pitcher, signs with the Chicago Federals for 1915 and returns to Chicago with the contract. Manager Joe Tinker challenges other clubs to match the Federals’ pitching staff, listing A Rankin Johnson Claude Hendrix and Ada Brennan as prospects amid talks of Mordecai Brown joining. Estimated salary discussions place Johnson around 15 000 to 20 000 dollars annually. The Washington club vows a legal fight to retain Johnson citing a 1914 contract clause for 12 000 dollars the year with 9 500 during the season and 2 500 upon signing a 1915 contract.
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Ebbets Vexed By Tinker Refusal Over Sale Price
Brooklyn owner Ebbets fumes over Tinker holding out after being bought from Garry Herrmann for 15000 dollars. He plans a Tinker Day to recoup funds but Tinker declines to sign. Ebbets awaits the National league meeting at the Waldorf Astoria and pledges full payment.
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Gunderson Receives 1917 Freshman Football Numerals
Borge Gunderson son of Dr and Mrs A Gunderson of La Crosse earns his 1917 numerals and jersey for playing in the annual freshmen sophomore football game at Wisconsin Other freshmen honored include Simpson Bond Brown Cramer Stark Carroll Hancock Heinberg Kessenich Koch Payton Pottinger Rohsenberger Siemens Goethal Howard Jones and Manager Schultz.
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National league magnates and managers set for busy meeting
New York December 4 There is much noise about a busy meeting of National League magnates Tuesday with managers expected to push for trades and sales. If bluffing is real a flurry of fan food will fuel writers for months in a prelude to a market like an antebellum slave auction field day.
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Sage and Sulphur Compound for Darkening Gray Hair
A home remedy claims Sage and Sulphur can darken gray hair evenly and naturally. A ready to use Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound sold for 60 cents at drug stores is applied with a sponge or brush to one strand at a time, with results by morning and potential dandruff and shedding reduction.
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Wisconsin Schedules Big Varsity Basketball Campaign
The University of Wisconsin basketball squad unveils a demanding schedule with games at Madison and away against Beloit Grinnell Lawrence Nebraska Wesleyan Indiana Purdue Minnesota Chicago Illinois Urbana Ohio Columbus Chicago and Ohio State through March. The first open scrimmage praised student backing though coaching staff notes early scoring struggles. News quotes Coach Meanwell and players Lange Hass Levis Anderson Smith Olson Morris outlining lineup roles and potential regulars.
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Tigers Hopeful Detroit Tigers 1915 Predictions Spark City
Detroit teems with anticipation as predictions for the 1915 Tigers thrill fans. Star pitchers Eddie Plank and Ray Collins are noted rivals, while Joe Johnson tops as a leading challenger to the Bengal tribe, with some shifting loyalties toward the Federals.
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Sparta High School Football Banquet Held At School
Sparta Wisconsin December 4 special report says the Sparta high school football squad held its annual banquet last night at the high school. Twenty players attended along with the coaches and Prof. Bray. The dinner was served in the domestic science department.
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