Baseball Convention Aims to Restore Dictatorial Powers
The vast gathering led by Judge K M Landis in New York focuses on a new national agreement to reorganize baseball governance. Key talks cover major and minor leagues, power for Landis, and draft provisions, with ratification planned across National and American leagues and the National Association.
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New York
National League
National League of Baseball
National Association of
Varios
National Commission
Supreme Court of Baseball
August Herrmann
Cincinnati Club
Cinciniati
Barney Dreyfuss
Pittsburg
Charles H. Ebbetts
Brooklyn
James C. Dunn
Cleveland
Homis Shibe
Philadelphia
Frank Navin
Detroit
National Association
Michael H. Sexton
Thomas J. Hickey
American Association
J. D. Martin
Southern Association
J. W. Morris
West Texas Tueague
George L. Matues
Michigan-Ontario League
W. 4. Walsh
South Atlantic League
John A. Heylder
Ban Johnson
American League
Hnd
John H. Farrell
George Wharton Pepper
John Conway Toole
Heydler
Vans
Pla
Landis
Johnson
Newark
Go Landis
Baseball Draft Plan for Judge Landis Advisory Board
The advisory board will have no voting power and Judge Landis will make final decisions. The draft system may be restored, allowing fixed sums for players in one league by higher class clubs. Minor leagues may oppose the plan or refuse to join, while Judge Landis earns 42500 yearly plus travel and office expenses with staff in Chicago.
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Landis
Hetarn
Heydler
National League
Johnson
American League
Sexton
Farrell
National Association
Chicago
Donovan to Manage Phillies Next Year Ex Tigers Star
William Wild Bill Donovan former Detroit Americans pitcher and minor league manager signed to manage the Philadelphia National League club next year, succeeding Gavey Cravath. Donovan and owner William Baker left for New York after the contract signing to attend the baseball meeting. He has not played in the majors recently but has remained active as a scout and minor league executive.
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Philadelphia
William
Wild Bill" Donovan
Detroit Americans
Gavey Cravath
Donovan
William Baker
New York
Smaunger
Slavin Sues M Graw For 23000 Injury Claim
Actor John Slavin sues John McGraw vice president and manager of the New York Giants for 23000 alleging injuries from a fall in front of McGraws home after a previous altercation at the Laughs Club. Nathan Burkan serves as Slavin’s counsel.
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New York
John Mc Graw
New York Giants
John €. Slavin
Nathan Burkan
Slavin
Shivin
McGraw
Lauihs
McGrayn
Detroit Tigers Eye Hot Wells as Spring Training Site
Mike Finn of Detroit, tasked to investigate Hot Wells as a potential spring training venue for the Detroit club and to report to Frank Navin. Navin contacted Ralph Durkee of the Chamber of Commerce after a telegram about San Antonio. The Tigers had previously chosen Waxahachie but have since changed that plan.
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Mike Finn
Detroit
Harper to Galveston in Nexus League next year
Jack Harper, former San Antonio pitcher from the 16 17 and 18 seasons, will return in the Nexus League after being purchased from Akron. Galveston also acquires pitcher Tach Knights from Little Rock as a right hander. Arthur Brock of Kansas City will try out with Detroit in spring training.
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Jack Harper
San Antonio
Iron
Galveston
Bob Varleton
Pirates
Kniows
Sand Crabs
Marper Hs
Akron
Tach Knights
Little Rock
Hoth
Four Indicted In Coast Base Ball Scandal
Los Angeles grand jury indicted four men for criminal conspiracy connected with alleged crooked games in the 1919 Pacific Coast Baseball League. The accused are Babe Barton former Vernon first baseman Harl Maggert former Salt Lake outfielder W G Runner Salt Lake outfielder and Nathan Raymond Seattle gambler. Bench warrants were issued as none appeared in court. The charge carries up to two years in prison or a 5000 fine.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Los Angeles County Grand Jury
Pacific Coast Baseball League
Che
W. Baker
Babe” Barton
Vernon Club
Harl V. Maggert
Salt Lake
W. G
Nathan Raymond
Seattle
Salt Lake Vernon
Vernon
Barton
Chance for Gibbons in Dempsey bout in Toledo plan
Ad Thacher says a fifteen round bout between Jack Dempsey and Tommy Gibbons is planned for Toledo soon after the new year. Thacher says he signed Gibbons and waits for Jack Kearns reply. Gibbons impressed in a recent showing against Chuck Wiggins, prompting belief he could challenge the champion.
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Toledo
Obie
Deeth
Reseree
Jack Dempsey
Tommy Gibbons
St. Paul
Ad Thacher
Thacher
Ratuday
Tex” Rickard
Jnast Sday
Gibbons
Jack Kearns
Dempsey
Chuck Wiggins
Sene Crities
Layton Wins First Billiard Tie Match
John Lartan of St. Louis defeated Clarence Jackson of Kansas City 7 to 66 in 1 innings to lead the three cornered national three cushion billiard championship lay-off. Jackson will face Robert Cannefax Saturday and Layton meets Cannefax Monday for the final.
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Chicago
John Lartan
St. Louis
Clarence Jackson
Kansas City
Jackson
Robert Cannefax
de Layton
Cannefax
Six Day Hutgele Race Ends Near Finish at Madison Square Garden
New York reports the final day of the six day hutgele event at Madison Square Garden opens with twelve teams remaining. Leader Dave separated the pack at the 128th hour as Brace sid Coe burn holds a slim advantage with 623 miles and eight laps, chasing a distant 2500 mile record.
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New York
Manadison Square Garden
Dave
Eait Eontender
Brace Sid Coeburn
Fone Tepe
Princeton and Pennsylvania Soccer Title Bout Drawn
Princeton and Pennsylvania met in Princeton New Jersey to contest the intercollegiate title. Both teams completed the regular season undefeated, while Pennsylvania a challenger outside the league seized the chance to claim the winner.
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Princeton
N. J. Deese
Pennsylvania
Legimle
Moran Wins British Heavyweight Title in England
Frank Moran of Pittsburg California, long regarded as a mediocre heavyweight, defeats Beckett in England to claim the British heavyweight championship and bring the title to his record. Tandon, England, was noted in coverage.
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Tandon
England
Frank Moran
Pittsburg
United States
Moran Knocks Out Beckett For Weight Championship
Moran defeats Joe Beckett at Albert Hall in the second round of a scheduled 20 round bout. Beckett led early and in the second, Moran landed a sharp uppercut that dropped Beckett for the full count amid loud excitement.
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Joe Beckett
Albert Hall
Beckett
Moran
Presbyterians and Christians win in Sunday School basketball
The Central Christians defeated Denver Heights Methodist 22 to 11 and First Presbyterians beat Laurel Heights Methodists 43 to 16 in Sun day School League play at the YALCLA. Star players included Smith Crawford and Hamilton for Central Christian and Mathis for Laurel Heights.
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First Presbyterians
Christians
Denver Heights Methodist
Presbyterians
Laurel Heights Methodists
Smith
Crawford
Hamilton
Mathis
Central Christian
Winters
Easy
Lowell
Wilcott
Denver Heights
Reaves
Beatty
Raney
Lovelace
Laurel Heights
Green
Josers
Halliday
Josees
Gymila
Jones
Dugger
Wosnig
Mu¢Her
Owens
Laurel
S. Meung
N. Means
Sherrod
Ke Ont Scott
A.M. Yonna
Woman Voter Annie Stone Votes for Harding at 102
Boston learns Annie Stone, a 102 year old woman voter, celebrated the suffrage victory by casting a ballot for Senator Harding. A note from Charles Yard, assistant secretary to the President, thanks her for her public-spirited interest and cordial support for the Republican party.
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Boston
Annie Stone
Harding
American ships may sail to Baltic ports soon
American shipping agents in Riga say regular sailings between America and the Baltic ports could begin, serving passengers and freight. Riga Memel Danzig and Liepaja have become centers for Jewish emigration from Poland Lithuania Latvia and Estonia moving toward America. Only the Wheeling Mall has visited Riga, carrying Red Cross and relief supplies.
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Riga
Latvia
America
Baltic
Ieval
Lita
Memel
Danzig
Poland
Lithuania
Jantiin
Esthenia
Wheeling Mall
Ling
Red Cross
Earthquakes Reported in Central America and Local Price Drops
Earth shocks were felt in Salvador and Nicaragua with reports citing strong tremors in Cholitees and Corinto. The text also notes price reductions at local mills, with declines from one to five cents per pound amid broader economic tremors.
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Salvador
Republic of Salvador
Cholitees
Chinnndesa
Corinto
Wester Nicaragan
Chicago
Dee
Fu Deake
Pfannbuche Seizes Light Pistol Cup in Local Shoot
H C Pfannbuche, motorcycle officer, won the Light pistol cup after a third straight win at the Municipal Range Friday with a 203, the highest score on the local range for A5 automatics. T O Miller was second with 287. Fire Chief A J Goety claimed the TH cup with 196, highest in Class B, using 25 caliber guns. I H Flores 192, Vic Vidal 190, W C Speer 188, and a woman shooter 184.
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H. C. Pfambuche
Police Tieutenant
T. O. Miller
A. J. Goety
Toepperwein Hardware Company
I. H. Flores
Vic Vidal
W. C. Speer
Twelve Southern Universities Plan New Athletic Conference
Twelve Southern universities formed a committee to create a Southern University conference to govern intercollegiate athletics. They rejected a one year rule before eligibility and opposed paying players for baseball. Institutions include Auburn Clemson Georgia Tech Georgia University Alabama North University Mary land North Carolina Tennessee Kentucky South Carolina Mississippi A and M. A Atlanta conference is planned for February to finalize organization.
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Gainesville
Tha
Southern
Southern University Conference
Auburn
Georgian Tech
Georgia University
Alabama University
North University
Maryland University
North Carolina University
Tennessee University
Kentucky State
Clemson
Mississippi A. & M
South Carolina University
Atlanta
Rowson eligible regain spot at Texas Christian University
Rowson of Fort Worth was cleared by the Texas Intercollegiate Association to play in 1921, after a prior debarment. Coach Driver said the decision would make him a key player next year. Dolan of New Orleans defeated Jack Gawler of Omaha in six rounds in a scheduled bout. Melvin Askey named captain of Corpus Christi Corpus Champs.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Texas Christian University
Theexas Intercollegiate Association
Rewson
Dallas
LAL & M
Tayler Krocks
Dolan
New Orleans
Jack Gawler
Omaha
Red Dolan
Corpus Christi High School football earns undisputed Southwest title
Boone Walker as fullback and Askey at left guard helped Corpus Christi clinch the undisputed Southwest Texas championship. Seventeen letters awarded by Coach Coleman reflect a strong season for the squad and its leadership. Thorpe named Minnesota coach with a planned schedule of meets against Town Wisconsin Northwestern and Illinois as the Gopher swimmers begin a new era. Graham Penfield Northwestern captain breaks his left ankle in a wrestling match with brother Henri Penfield, sidelining the captaincy for Northwestern.
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Boone Walker
Corpus Christi
Askey
Walker
Coleman
Southwest
Texas
Thorpe
Minneapolis
Minn
Niel Thorpe
St. Paul Athletic Club
University of Minnesota
Wisconsin
Northwestern
Illinois
Menry
Chicago
Graham Penfield
Northwestern’ University
Henri Penfield
Purple Eleven
Chicago Lands George Maisel From Pacific Coast League
Chicago manager William Veeck announced on Friday that George Maisel of the Portland Oregon based Pacific Coast League club has been acquired by the Chicago Nationals. Maisel is regarded as one of the coast’s best outfielders and joins the Cubs roster.
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Chicago
George Maisel
Portland, Ore
Chcago Nationals
William Veeck
Cubs
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