Frazee Urges AL President to Resign His Office
Colonel Huston and Harry Frazee clash with Ban Johnson over league governance as Frazee demands the AL president resign for mishandling gambling scandals. Frazee accuses Johnson of cowardice and calls for removal, citing failure to act on White Sox scandal and urging resignation publicly or privately. Johnson disputes, claiming he acted in the league’s interest while Frazee presses for change.
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Yankees Buy Four Players for 1930 Season
The Yankees announced the acquisition of four players led by Edwin Grassick of Woodbridge New Jersey as amateur catcher. Pitchers Tom Godfrey Joseph Aulbach Joel Driscoll and Edwin Moores from Stersey City club join via scouts Paul Kritebeth Joe Kelley and Stersey City connections.
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Edwin Grassick
Woodbridge
N.J
Gabby” Street
Tom Godfrey
Tviind
Tr. Hearn
Paul Kritebeth
Joseph Aulbach
Joe Kelley
Joel Driscoll
Orioles Protest Landis Over Big Leagues Pressure
Jack Dunn Baltimore club owner protests to Judge Landis alleging major league owners push star players toward discontent. He cites fake trade stories aimed to depress morale, noting Bentley recently signed a two year Baltimore deal. Murray released to Bridgeport from Worcester Eastern League. Babe Ruth message says he will reach New York from Cuba on Christmas. Colonel Musten denies Chicago sale rumors about Comiskey and notes Crawford is allied with Phil Bill Browna and Johnson supporters.
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St. Lowis Browna
Johnson Says He Does Not Intend Resigning
Ban Johnson told reporters he has no intention of resigning as president of the American League. He responded to a New York dispatch quoting Harry Frazer, who called statements attributed to him deliberate falsehoods and demanded action. Johnson faith in his leadership remained firm amid the dispute.
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France
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Harry Frazer
Former State's Attorney to Prosecute White Sox Players
Chicago December 22 Jamie O'Brien Assistant State's Attorney will assist in the prosecution of White Sox players charged with conspiring to throw the 1919 World Series. The charges stem from a Cook County Grand Jury indictment announced today. President Johnson of the American League said hearings would start soon and that all guilty persons must face justice.
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O'Brien
White Sox
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Holders to Show At Benefit This Evening
A benefit event at the 4th Armory in Jersey City raises funds for the widow of heavyweight Mickey Shannon who died in the ring. The show features a score of minor prominent boxers in exhibition and competitive bouts, with Benny Leonard Freddi Welsh and Jack Britton among the expected participants.
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4Th Armory
Jersey City
Dave Driscoll
Mickey Shannon
Benny Leonard
Freddi Welsh
Jack Britton
Governor of California Encourages Ohio Team Before Cal Game
Governor Stephens welcomed the Ohio State football squad in Sacramento praising their fine young men and expressing regret at their potential defeat in the New Year clash with California at Candena New Year’s Day. Doyle to Lead Duquesne.
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Ohio
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Orioles to Sell Pitcher Sol Newton This Winter
Baltimore reports pitchER Sol Newton of the International League club will be sold to a sixth circuit team. Jack Dunn, manager, announced the move as the club considers roster changes and potential sales this off season.
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Baltimore
Sol Newton
Jack Dunn
Penn State Eleven To Meet Harvard Pitt and the Navy
Penn State announces a 1921 football schedule packed with major tests. Harvard, Georgia Tech, Navy, Pittsburgh join Lehigh Gettysburg and North Carolina State with games at home and on the road. The Navy game appears in Philadelphia with a future home-and-home plan to Annapolis, while Pitt meets on Thanksgiving Day.
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Neil M. Fleming
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Georgia Tech
Navy
University of Pitsburgh
Lebanon Valley
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North Carolina State
Pitt
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Lehigh
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A New York
Carnegie ‘Tech
Penn
Pittabumben
University At Pittsburgh
Army Five Victorious In Close Contest 22 16
WEST POINT N Y Dec 22 Army won at basketball by 22 to 16 over Catholic University. Army built an early lead with sensational field goals by Cabonies and Victules. at halftime the Cadets led 11 to 5. Gleason and Dunn struggled from the foul line with only two of sixteen.
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West Virginia schedules Lehigh and others in bid to reappear
West Virginia and Lehigh conclude a return engagement with Lehigh set at Bethlehem on October 4. Other cancellations include West Virginia games with Pittsburgh Washington Jefferson Virginia Washington and Lee Rutgers and Bicknell.
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Navy Five Triumphs Over St Joseph 89 to 0
Annapolis reports the Navy midshipmen defeated St. Joseph of Philadelphia 89 to 0. Ault led with McKee and Ayerly strong as runners up, the first period 2-2 as visitors scored from the foul line amid fast team play. Virginians Change Ball Tour
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Voice and Drama in the Crowd and Champions in Sport
A fragmented historical column blends verse and prose on crowd drama in boxing and wrestling, praising Benny Leonard, Strangler Lewis, Gotch, and Stecher. It reflects on the allure of unexpected outcomes, iconic athletes, and the economics of modern sport amid a winter mood.
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Leonard
Sullivan
Gotch
Stecher
Lewis
Youths to Start Indoor Season in Tennis Courts
The sixth annual national junior and fourth annual national boys tennis championships open next week at the Moor courts on Turk Avenue and Sixteenth Street. The piece notes the rising crop of junior players, including Vincent Richard and Frank Ty, who are shaping the future of American lawn tennis, with several youths already showing promise for the higher ranks.
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Tomusulo Steps In Against Spencer Aniniy in Bout
Injured Nable cannot meet Spencer Aniniy on the wirestay card at the 1 Sporting Club this Saturday. Tomuenabetk slates a bout on the Hebridean route as Packey Mommies and Halion aim for a crowded program with other notable matches.
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Packey Mommies
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Muhtwoiput
4Bby North
Toxethion Billy
Minneapar
Kid Williams
Calm Settles Over Warring Golf Factions
A long running golf dispute between the Western Golf Association and the USGA appears resolved after a recent informal meeting. The piece notes golf’s global growth, introduces C S Boutchart as a notable English player and club maker planning to base in Westchester County, and touches on light holiday sales at a department store, highlighting various bargains and clothing items.
Incident reshapes close golf tournament finish
Open tournament last June saw Mitchell near victory before a sudden interruption. Boutchart recalls a spectator sprinting to the group declaring Duncan would need only two shots for a 60 as he arrived on the eighteenth green. Mitchell grew nervous, altering the outcome of the round.
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Boutchart
Duncan
De La Salle Tossers Triumph Over Catholic College Scrubs
De La Salle Institute second team defeated Catholic College scrubs yesterday afternoon on the De La Salle School courts. The game ended 14 to 10 with Murphy and Regan providing the key passes for the winners.
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de la Salle Institute
Scrubs
Catholic College
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