Leagues Edge Toward Knotty Pots and New Deals
Chicago December report on American League meeting ends with plans for joint talks with the National League. Key topics include 140 versus 154 game schedules, war tax collection, Federal League settlements, World Series receipts division, and war clause protections for clubs. Projected $55,000 AL share of unpaid Federal League reimbursements discussed.
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Chicago
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Johnson
Halance Ik
Harry Sinelwir
Newark
War era baseball contracts and league battles
The piece reports on wartime baseball labor issues and league politics. It notes President Johnson backing a war wage clause for drafted and enlistee players, status of 1918 season contracts, proposed schedules, and salary protections for players serving, with clubs bidding for stars from St Louis and Chicago. It also mentions a bat and ball fund for American soldiers and various owner actions and player disputes amid a shifting 254 game season plan.
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Cincinnati Nationals
Tabngou
Vider
New York
American Sol
Cleveland
Washington
Frast
Luyen
St Louis
Phil Bull
St. Louis
Col
Jacob Kuppect
Yankees
Pratt
Lavin
Sister
Junior A quintets clash in trio of fast YMCA games
Readable scraps show Michigan, California, and Texas teams in a sequence of three rapid Junior A games at the YMCA. Key moments include Michigan and California trades, a Texas triumph near the end, and early standout field goals by players such as Wadson Pratum and George Mueller as teams vie for early lead.
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Michlgdi
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Pratt Tennett
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Tengah
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George Mueller
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Flaar Werk
Tholor
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Gietetty Fernandes Nul Steydiers
Joan
International catch wrestling finals report at New York meet
In New York on December 14 the international catch wrestling reunion concluded with three contested finish bouts. B P Noller of Seattle defeated Charles Pospishil of Bohemia in 14 minutes 56 seconds using a crotched and a half relson combination hold. Yusuf Hussane beat Sule Heyenpaat of Finland in 21 minutes 0 seconds with a whit nelson and toe hold. Ivan Lingw of the Hissin Cusack defeated Pilckett of Finland in 37 minutes 30 seconds with a tuck and half telson.
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New York
B. P. Noller
Seattle
Charles Pospishil
Bohemia
Yusuf Hussane
Sule Heyenpaat
Finland
Nelson
Ivan § i Lingw
Hissin Cusack
Ywon
Bred Pilckett
Bae Tuck
Shalf Telson
Desoto Frank Wins All-Age Stake at Continental Trials
Desoto Frank won the all-age stake at the Continental Field Trials held in Hayneville under difficult conditions. Second went to Dig As Buy owned by Ed Farrier, third to Hanshion owned by W. J. Milton. Judges planned a lighter tie to finish the series as derby races proceed Friday. Meanwhile Milwaukee club question looms over successor to Paddy Livingston as captain.
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W. J. Milton
Winnipeg
Begi Saturda
Kansas Quintet Begins Practice Under New Koach
Kansas University basketball team starts practice under coach Hamilton with lineup members Fearin Miley at forwards Matthews at center Uhrlaub and Stevenson at guards. Scrimmages planned as the squad builds toward the season.
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Bee
University of Kansas
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Fearing
Miley
Uhrlaub
Stevenson
Kelly Field Eleven Abandons Football Season
Kelly Field Eleven abandons football for the season amid chaotic conditions at the arena. A disordered schedule and team turmoil prompted the decision, with management citing safety concerns and the need to reorganize the squad for future play.
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Kelly Field Eleven
Star Texas League Pitcher Joins the Colors
J P Jones, star pitcher of the 1917 Texas League season, joins the U S Navy after being traded to the New York Giants at season's end. He heads to New Orleans for training before reporting to duty, with Centenary College and State University ties noted in his past.
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Gunn Paul J Jones
New York Giants
Nas
United States Navy
New Orleans
Simments
Baird
Frank Carmody
Tise Vesidenis
Promingar
Huied
Centenary Cole
Sension State University
New York
Texies
Fragmentary Night Club Gossip and Courtroom Rumors
Readable scraps describe a social scene at a club near Chicago with mentions of individuals from St. Louis and nearby areas. The text then shifts to a court sequence involving Judge Newton and Mr. Levistyomn, referencing a convict and a postdawn setting. Local names and places are obscured by garbled OCR, leaving a fragmented report with uncertain events.
Alamo City Golf Club plans Brackenridge Park event
Members of the Alamo City Golf Club plan a Sunday event at Brackenridge Park golf course after a previous tournament there. The rough weather report and crowd response factor into the planning as club officials express confidence in the improved turnout and management for the upcoming session.
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St Lowy
Alamo
Brackenridge Park
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