Hornsby Out? Possible Killefer to Lead World Champions
International News Service reports Bill Killefer, former Cubs manager and Hornsby aide in St Louis, may be offered the Cardinals job if an agreement with Hornsby cannot be reached. Hornsby seeks a three year, $90,000-plus salary. Breadon resists above $30,000.
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Grange and Wilson to meet in Frisco San Antonio clash
Plans outline Grange and Wilson pairing for a Christmas day showcase in San Antonio at Fort Sem Houston stadium. Major Weld announces a December 26 game with two top professional clubs as part of a southern tour including Dallas and Waco.
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Bowling Tonight Hosts Multiple League Matches and Scores
The on the alleys program lists Handicap leagues including Frank Brothers Sunset Wood and Coal, City the Pin, Highlands v 8 atrots, and C Nine Pin league Guerra v Ahr. Ten Pin features Wilkins v Langsdorf while Turner Hand Ball shows a Nine pin match. Klaus team dominated scores with standout totals and Wagner posted an 180-502 in an extended session.
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Edna and El Campo to clash in district title game
Edna and El Campo meet Friday for the Class 22 gridiron championship of Districts 1T and 1. Edna recently earned the District 15 title after El Campo was disqualified over scholastic eligibility. Edna had defeated El Campo earlier, but that win did not count in the state race.
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Sharkey Win Protest Brews Over Referee Call
The protest targets Referee Tech Michaels after Jack Sharkey was ruled winner by technical knockout in the seventh round against Smith of Boston. Georga Lawrence, manager Jenner Smith, and Michigan supporters claim fouls in round one and that Smith was reeling yet fought back before the stoppage.
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Crimson Tide Views Grange Grange Game in Pasadena Plans
Alabama prepares for the Tournament of Roses clash with Stanford on New Year’s Day. Hurschel Caldwell trains in place kicking, Alabama’s travel party surpasses 115 and may reach 140 with extra trains planned from Birmingham to Pasadena.
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Whitey Witt Signs With Kansas City
Whitey Witt, former Brooklyn outfielder and ex A's and Yankees player, signed today by the Kansas City club in the American Association. Race tracks unite in Chicago forming a permanent body to oversee Illinois horse racing and extend supervision to leading Middle West tracks with a president and committee chosen.
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Dallas Steers Add Few New Players in Roster
Dallas announces new players for the Steers including Charles Berry catcher from Portland Roy Ish outfielder also from Portland Alex McGoll pitcher formerly with the Steers and Scott Perry pitcher who played end of last season before suspension by Commissioner Landis pending approval. Ray Blades of the St Louis Cardinals underwent knee cartilage removal surgery last night and will miss weeks as doctors assess readiness for next season.
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Davis Chosen Grinnell Football Captain for 1927
Grinnell Iowa Dee 16 Wendell Davis of Cromwell Iowa will pilot the 1927 Grinnell college football team announced at the annual gridiron banquet. Davis a tackle on the Pioneer team the past two seasons is also a letter man in basketball and track.
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Richard's Arena Nets Million in Its First Season
New York December 16. Tex Richard promoted Madison Square Garden to near a million-dollar class in a single year. The Madison Square Garden association reports a net profit of 957000 dollars. Boxing time races and hockey games contribute most of this revenue.
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Big League Club to Be Sought at Schwab Field
San Antonio eyes hosting a major league club at Schwab Field with leases to expand field use and improvements. The plan includes Showers and other upgrades, a move to attract a winter baseball team, and college games at Centenary and Washington venues with dates in October.
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Balance Riding Leads Polo Team In Kenya Colony
Lieutenant Colonel Lord Traneig Scott, son of the late Duke of Buccleuch, who lives near Nairobi, commands a polo team despite heavy wounds that left him knee disabled. He rides by balance and steers Tean to win three main colony prizes amid nineteen teams.
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