17 Oct 1927
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Oct 17, 1927
Page
6
Observers link the Robins release cost of about $20,000 to a weak Braves season finishing seventh. They note Bancroft's release and the shortstop's performance below his usual high playing standard as contributing factors to the dip.
Manitoba wins the Western Canada Intercollegiate Union meet 64 to 61 over Alberta at Edmonton. Alberta claims women’s titles 22 to 21. Michael Crockford shines with double wins in quarter and half miles.
Edmonton Eskimos beat Calgary 18 to 3 at Diamond Park on Saturday. Scotty Brown's team showed early resilience and then controlled the match, led by standout half back McLennan whose long runs and punting sparkled, echoing past greats and tightening their grip on the junior rugby championship.
Dave Bancroft veteran infielder and shortstop for four seasons with the Boston Braves will wear a Brooklyn uniform next season. President Emil Fuchs of Boston says Bancroft requested the release with no money or players involved, though Brooklyn offices hint cash was part of the transfer. Baseball men call the deal unconfirmed and unclear.
Winnipeg Oct 17 Tammany Tigers score a late touchdown to break a 2 2 tie and defeat Victorias 7 2 in a senior rugby match. The win leaves both teams tied for the league championship as Victorias needed a victory to claim the title.
Edmonton October 17 The Alberta Athletic Union of Canada moved to reinstate Class B amateur athletes who played independent baseball in Calgary. Athletes must swear no payment for services and face life bans if they slip again. The conference elected Charles Cheesman Cardston as president and planned a banquet with civic and Olympic officials.
Ton, first vice president Bill Bowman of Edmonton, second vice president R S Stronach of Banff, third vice president J W Jenkinson of Calgary, secretary treasurer John Leslie of Edmonton.
Washington announces Walter Johnson of the Washington American League team has resigned at his request with Griffith accepting. The Big Train marks 20 years in the majors and will be released unconditionally if waivers are obtained. Johnson chooses to quit and pursue business while believing he still has a few good pitches left.
President Frank Calder of the National Hockey League ruled on disputes for minor league clubs over player services. He announced decisions concerning Byrdson, claimed by the American Association and the Stratford club, defining ownership and rights.
Stripped text notes players Gainor Sparrow Headley from Calgary in the Prairie last season, while Stratford ties to Minneapolis. Mentions decisions on cases involving cill ard Peters Armstrong, with Armstrong linked to Winnipeg.
Chicago observers report Ban Johnson closed his American League headquarters on Saturday ending 27 years as league president. His resignation will be presented to directors with Barnard of Cleveland tipped as successor. Johnson, famed for shaping major league baseball, has accrued a sizable fortune and plans a long rest.
The Varsity Blue and White routed the Tizers 31 to 2 on Saturday. The win places the Varsity at the top of the Ontario Rugby Football standings, following two straight victories.
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