Wild Bill Donovan to Manage Yankees
Aeher changes precede fate of the Yankees as Bill Donovan, former Detroit and Providence standout, to manage the New York Americans if sale to Ruppert and partners proceeds. AL leaders held a special session and expect gate changes and price adjustments along with selective player sales for the new ownership.
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Yankees
Chicago
Billl Donovan
Detroit
Jate
Providence
New York Americans
B. J. Johnson
American
Dacey Ruppert
T. le Histon
New York
Hawkeyes to Ask for Large Amount for Athletics
Iowa City des 22 An appropriation of 1900 for the development of athletics at the University of Town will be asked from the state legislature when it meets in January. The funds will not be for intercollegiate athletics but for interdepartmental purposes.
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Towa City
University of Town
Iwelalature
Physical Director Rowe Visits Aid Local Authorities
Physical Director Rowe of Michigan visited the university last week to aid the local authorities in deciding what they will do.
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Eports
Rowe
Michigan
Basketeers Plan On Many Contests January Schedule
The independent basketball team managed by Warren Deyis aims for a heavy January schedule with negotiations under way for games against Davenport Y M C A Fairfield Muscatine High School Pella Lone Tree Theis Athletic Club and the New York Nationals The roster features Schreurs center Gould and Lou forwards Bloom and Cullen guards with substitutes Davis Roach and Richard Manager Davis hopes to secure a High School game soon while other contests unfold through early January.
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Warren Deyis
Davenport Y. M. C. A
Fairfield
Muscatine High School
Pella
Lone Tree
Theis Athletic Club
New York Nationals
Schreurs
Gould
Lou
Bloom
Cullen
Davis
Roach
Richard
F Davis
Singleton Sold to Peoria Three in Three Eye League
Keokuk December 22 John Singleton former Burlington Pathfinders outfielder has been sold to the Peoria club of the Three Eye league for an undisclosed sum. He appeared in 125 games, collected 167 hits, scored 82 runs, batted in 41, and posted a batting average of .927 with a solid fielding mark.
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Keokuk
John Singleton
Sur
Burlington Pathfladers
Peoria Club
Juss
Wonder to Lead New York Yankees Manager Named by AL President
A man described as a wonder by President B. S. Johnson of the American League is slated to become manager of the New York Yankees. The purchase of the club was expected to close in Chicago today, with Johnson confirming the decision and plans for the team's leadership.
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Wonder
NEW York Yankees
Chicago
Exhibition Games Highlight Local Evening At M C A Gym
Last night two exhibition games were held at the M C A gym as Presbyterian and Methodist aggregations filled in with partially eligible players. The closest contest saw the Musserville Midgets edged by the High School Reserve by one point, 18 to 17, decided by a single late free throw. Clinton Willis led the Presbyterians with eight points as they defeated the Methodists 13 to 8, though both squads fielded imperfect lineups.
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M. C. A. Gymnasium
Musserville
Clinton Willis
Presbyterians
Cleveland Adopts Drastic Trot Rule Changes
Cleveland officials report drastic pacing rule changes for the Grand Circuit after a committee session. New rules limit owners to two horses per race, require non winning race records for eligibility, allow eligibility penalties for intentional losses, and specify stablemates in the same race. Existing 1914 race allowances will carry to 1915 with entry claim.
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Cleveland
Harvard Official Chart Announced For 1933 Football
Harvard releases its 1933 football schedule with radical changes. Five of nine dates feature new opponents Cornell replaces Michigan Carlisle joins Tufts University of Virginia takes the Washington and Jefferson slot Colby appears instead of Bates and Massachusetts Agricultural College fills a Springield date. Yale Princeton Brown and Penn states remain on the slate.
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Mass
Harvard
Grimson
Cornell
Michigan
Carlisle
Tufts
University of Virginia
Washington and Jefferson
Colby
Bates
Masaahusetts Agricultural College
Springfeld
M. C. A. College
Yale
Princeton
Brown
Pennsylvania
West Paint
McGraw Weighs Lobert Deal and Cambridge Schedule
Chicago December 22 John J McGraw manager of the New York Giants is quietly trying to sign Hans Lobert of the Phillies after Lobert had nearly agreed with the St. Louis Federals The attempt follows a city visit by Lobert and Phil Ball after a Federals contact fell through The report also notes a Cambridge schedule for M Graws exhibition contests excluding the Princeton game at Palmer Stadium and lists opponents with dates including Colby Massachusetts Agricultural College Carlisle Virginia Cornell Penn State Princeton Brown Yale and others
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Princeton
Palmer Stadium
Colby
Massachusetts Agricultural College
Carlisle
University of Virinia
Cornell
Pennsylvania State
Brown
Yale
Chicago
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John $J. McGraw
New York Giants
Hans Lobert
Phillies
St. Louis Federals
McGraw
Lobert
Phil Ball
St. Louis Feds
St. Louis
Federalesque
Gilmore
Muscatine Visitor Joins Falls City Guests in Letts
John Snyder arrived in Letts for a visit, while Mr and Mrs M B Skellabarger of Falls City Nebraska reached Letts on Thursday for a stay.
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Geo. W. Gipple
Aim. Wabnitz
Washington
Letts
P. L. Kennedy
Nola
Pank
Arthur Lieberknecht
Mildred McColm
David Meyers
Letty Priday
Joe Garrett
L. B. Parsons
Edward
M. G‘ross
A. M. ‘Garrett
Marie
B. McCormick
Ara
Archie Hunter
Kenneth McColm
Jane Leons- Brown
Wayne Brown
Seattle
Wash
Jane Leona
F. L. Brown
F. L. Eland
M. J. McCormick
Leica, Ta
John Snyder
Muscatine
M. B. Skellabarger
Falls City
Neb
Four Profit by Custom on Bowery Leader Big Tim
In memory of Timothy Sullivan known as Big Tim on the Bowery where he was the chief political leader for many years. The Associated Press dispatch from New York dated December 22 reports the event.
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Dreds
Patrick
Sullivan
Presa
New York
N. Y
Timothy Sullivan
Big Tim
Bowery
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