Eskimos Lose to Saskatoon Sheiks 6-4 in WHL Opener
Saskatoon Sheiks defeated the Edmonton Eskimos 6-4 in a Western Hockey League opener. After a slow first period Saskatoon pulled away in the second and early third, building a 5-1 lead before Edmonton rallied. Penalties and defensive lapses late kept the Eskimos from a comeback.
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Gordon
Carl Battell
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Cameron
Reise
Newenway
W. Cook
F. Cook
Bourgault
Benson
Scott
Edmonton
Stuart
Shore
Brenet
Sheptard
Gagne
Stanley
Goldsworthy
Loughlin
Boucher
Denennay
Sheppard
Famonton
Staneley
Baseball Stars Can't Be Bought
New York reports say major league clubs show reluctance to trade key players despite heavy spending by owners. Cubs president William Wrigley and manager Joe McCarthy probe for pitching and outfield help, but none of the big names are for sale at this time.
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New York
Th Price
Willina
Weeek
Cubs
Clyde Beck
Los Angeles
Lee Fohl
Boston Red Sox
Leo Hartnett
John McGraw
Veeck
Wilbert Robinson
Brooklyn
Burleigh Grimes
Grimes
Tradk
Joe McCarthy
William Wrigley
Chicago Cubs
McCarthy
Jack Dunn
Baltimore Pilot
George Earnshaw
Baltimore
Dunn
Banecroft B. Johnson
American Baseball League
Teague
Dempsey Admits Contract Broken In Wills Fight
Jack Dempsey said last night the contract with Floyd Fitzsimmons for a match with Harry Wills had been broken. Indications point to financiers from South Bend, Indiana withdrawing from the syndicate to stage the fight.
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Los Angeles
Calif
Jack Dempsey
Nlight
Floyd Fitzsalmons
Harry Wills
South Bend
Indiana
Everett Scott May Quit Baseball
Everett Scott, famed Washington utility infielder and holder of a major league record for 1307 consecutive games from 1916 to 1925 with the Red Sox, is ready to announce his voluntary retirement. Stanley Harris, manager of the Washington Americans, indicated the team’s prospects for next year during the disclosure.
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Leverett Scott
Washington
Red Sox
Stanley Harris
Washington Americans
Coveleski Declared Best Pitcher of 1925 Season
Chicago reports Stanley Coveleski of the Washington Senators as the top pitcher in the American League for 1925 after a correction to official statistics. Revisions adjust Herb Pennock’s innings and earned run average, leaving Coveleski with the league lead in win loss percentage.
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Stanley Coveleskie
Washington Senators
Herb Pennock
Yankees
New York
Pennock
Coveleskis
English Cup Draw Sets Second Round Matches
London December 11 The English Football Association Cup second round centers on Saturday with Nineteen games. The third round is scheduled for January 9. Pairings include Accrington vs Blyth Spartans and Swansea vs Watford among others.
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England
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Blythe Spartans
Chiltern Colliery
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Stockton
Oldham
Durham City
Stockport
Crewe Alexandra
Wigan
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Clapton
Ifford
Aberdare
Luton
Brentford
Bournemouth
Swansea
Watford
Reading
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Darlington
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Grimsby
Doncaster
Rotherham
Boston
Bradford
Worksop
Chesterfield
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Sittingbourne
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Charlton
South End
Gillingham
Grange Star Powers Bears in Boston Loss to Steam Rollers
Boston crowds of under 15,000 watch Red Grange and the Chicago Bears fall 9 to 6 to the Providence Steam Rollers. Grange showed fatigue and was booed after 44 minutes, carrying five carries for 3 yards and making a lone punt return of eight yards.
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Dee. Vledareld
Red” Grange
Chicago Bears
Providence Steam Rollers
Grange
Wheaton
Hockey notes reveal strong junior share in QAA clubs
The QAA reports 169 clubs and 742 players with about half juniors. Brooks hosts Sunday hockey with four teams Adantes Beareats Cromdhurs and PDenons. Noted players include Lefty Plante as Adanacs captain and Swee Cory Waille Morrison among Brantford Expositor names. Pittsburgh’s NHL strength cited as upset factor.
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Q@ntariy Amateur Hockey Association
Eusson
Brooks
Adantes
Beareats
Cromdhurs
Pdenons
Wechelue Hat Amateur Basketball Meeting Scheduled
The Wechelue Hat Amateur Basketball Association will hold a meeting Monday evening at 7230 in the civic gymnasium. Members and others interested are urged to attend promptly.
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Civic Gymmnasium
Extensive
Walker Seeks Outdoor Training To Regain Form
World welter champion Mickey Walker, after a move from Halifax toward the woods near Elizabeth New Jersey, aims to shake off concerns among New Jersey followers that he is slipping. He cites unsatisfactory showings against Harry Greb Dave Shade and Sailor Friedman and plans outdoor training to reclaim peak boxing condition.
Former Cubs Manager Bill Williser Joins Cardinals Staff
New York reports Bill Williser once at Chicago Cubs as manager now signs as assistant to Rogers Stomsby for the 1926 St Louis Cardinals season.
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New York
Bill Williser
Chicago Cubs
Lies
Rogers Stomsby
St. Louis Cardinals
Wool socks for tennis take the courts in London
British tennis players adopt extraordinarily heavy woolen socks worn over silk stockings for faster footwork on hard courts. Mile. Lenglen, the French champion, refuses to adopt the idea. Players say the fashion adds comfort during strenuous play, though it odd and unattractive to ankles.
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London
Mile
Lenglen
Gallacher Transfers to Newcastle United
London Dec 11 Hugh Gallacher former Airdrieonians and Scotland forward has transferred to Newcastle United. Large sums were offered by well known clubs. Record fee reported for the deal. Gallacher five feet seven inches, 154 pounds. He played for Scotland five times.
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Gallacher
Newcastle London
Hugh Gallac
Airdrieonians
Newcastle Uni
Gallache
Scotland
Andy Wilson
Oxford and Ci bridge Draw in Chelsea Super Match
London December 10 Oxford and Ci bridge played a drawn game in an annual super match at Chelsea Wednesday. The score was 2 to 3.
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Oxford
Cibridge
Chelsea
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