Tener's Power Shift Dominates 1918 Baseball Plans
The article describes John Tener overtaking Ban Johnson as the driving force behind the 1918 Major League schedule, with National League magnates backing Tener in Chicago. It notes Johnson’s defeat in influence, Tener’s press remarks, and a envisioned return of baseball vigor and prosperity across leagues after the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ek. Tener
Ban B. Johnson
Sohnsen
Tenet
Garry Hertinesn
Ban Johnson
Reid “Ho
Tener
National League
Chicago
Bill Johnson
Waterloo
American League
Gave Einmer
Regiatation Uy
Spudtumen
Ener
Basel
Pennsylvania
Penn
Levene
Meir
Fifth Engineers Defeat Artillery At Camp Stanley
The undefeated Fifth Engineers of Corpus Christi defeated the Twenty-first Field Artillery 9 to 7 at Camp Stanley in a closely contested game. The Engineers scored early on a kickoff return and a later drive, while Artillery answered with a late surge led by Beau Ya and strong defense. Blodgett and Cuntarn starred for the artillery, but failed to overcome the engineers in the final moments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Stanley
Pitty Engineers
Corpus Christ
Camp Staneey
Artillery
Pittsburg University
Ilery
Welly
United
Beau Ya
Artilery
Enainners
Kientenane Blodgett
Serreant Cuntiarn
Australian boxers kept from front lines in wartime debate
A clipped wartime dispatch notes that many Australian boxers and boxing figures evade service by roles as instructors or other exemptions. It highlights a contrast with American fighters, citing several named boxers who avoid actual military duty while others volunteer or are already enlisted. The piece comments on a broader shift in national sportsmen’s wartime roles and defends no universal conscription.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wemy
Mike Gibnns
Kid Herman
Renny Leonard
Luke O'Dowd
Daas Wilkard
Johany Ei Lior
America
Mer
Anak
Mt Se Hbudehsirn Se Shurtaten With Ene Taranty Tyam
Fragmentary report mentions a Mt se Hbudehsirn event and Ene Taranty tyam of Inst sear Winalee WUEH Torterly in 1978. Ribs beneath served by a medical team and Beneathe attor tas servicey noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meds
Seoune Blick Owen
Cincinnati
Ene
Taranty Tyam
Winalee
New Secretary At Y San Antonio Names Wheeler
Heonee Wheeler, six years as physical instructor at MOG AL and captain of day champion basketball quintet, was appointed secretary of the San Antonio club succeeding 1 49 Dilley. Wheeler, known as the best organizer in San Antonio, will assume the post on January sixth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heonee Wheeler
San Antantloo
M.C
Dilley
France
Wheelor
New York Quintet Wins Two Games in Junior Series
A New York team wins two junior series games with strong defense and decisive scoring. Key players Brisco, Drew, and Henry Golinger lead the offense, while Captain Wits and Keene contribute on defense. The win reinforces New York’s dominance as other squads push hard in pursuit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NEW York Quintet
West Diet
Iinet
Uuh Wien Lie
New Yorks
New York
Flupasius Amahdne
Tava Seni
Gow
Henry Gol- Inger
Gul
Benoks
Stepheny
Beard
UG Wires
Fiat
Waly Wiesllys
Dave Laggett
Sini
Wyatt
Weukary
Biti
George Johnston
Jarels HT
Taundhurty
Falons
Unih—George
Johieton
Tadagett
Frank Wyatt
George
Keene
Jow J. MU
Vaugherty
Layates
Lrnokk Stoyshens
Bonnarr Anit
Crank Bitters
Hiocell Tid
Ruanta
Keraredd
Thies Ierer
Hatlidas
Seurney Ia
Unclear text on Vibett unit Magny and awards
Fragmentary report mentions Alfred Griloth and Jake Maaian who reportedly won a prize in New York. It notes amounts around 40 and 2000 for their efforts and references a rate of 20.80 per hour, but the details are garbled and incomplete.
Willard says he is willing to box Carpentier
The article reports Willard ready to fight Georges Carpentier in France, with Willard telling the United Press he would travel to France to meet Carpentier. It notes Carpentier’s long layoff and the war context, plus Willard’s readiness to box under the right conditions and venue, aiming for a clash that excites boxing fans despite uncertainties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard
Cricagg
Trane
Georges Carpentier
Chaumpian
Turape
Jess Suss
Georges
Georges Mires
United Press
Kredwion
Jee
Evan
Walter Romallin
Wes
Abiaids
Levy
Jean
Fred
Ugattag
Chie
Frances
Carpentier
Machanes
Curnentier
Venus
C. Futtough
Dea
Gare Muntie Te Ts UK
Tate
Il Ganouer
Jack Onrae
Mile
Josh
Graceful golfers not always best players says Horton
Graceful golf styles do not guarantee victory says Chessen Horton a country club pro who coached Chic Evans and other champions. He cites Walter Ray and Vardon as contrasting styles while praising Morton and Stirling for their results and noting the value of consistent technique over mere elegance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horton
Country Club
Chic
Evans
The
Game
Grace
Travers
Travis
Ray
Vardon
Galting
Gtr
Notoriaus
Nhs
Walter
Broyin
Wisny
Peenbier
Xolfens
Hayes Varden
Yrry
Phos Tn Watrious Uber Anise
Fidmewater
Towie
Morton
Troade Anthony
Bas
San Alto
Tonte
Merton
Florton
Land Recomment Collins and Cadley Join United Forces
Cadley carries out the ele ver mainalion to join United states fighting forces. McGraw and Zimmernw express willingness to give life for recom mendation. Badia becomes a tighter last septenter the Ginn might have hit the tile of world champion planet on them now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collins
Liavtie Cadley
United States
John McGraw
Meinke
Rufffed Grouse Hard to Find and Shoot Says C M Powers
C M Powers notes wild ruffed grouse are scarce in the United States and difficult to locate and shoot. He describes their habitat in thick underbrush and leaf litter, the birds’ wary behavior, and the challenge for hunters to surprise them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M. Powers
Athletic classes reopen next Wednesday at MC A
The MC A athletic program plans a restart next Wednesday with no classes on certain holidays. The program notes disruption for Christmas Week and mentions changes in the schedule. Senior staff have faced adjustments, and Walter Janart and Mul are listed as the remaining page leaders for the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Janart
Junior Basketball Leagues Battle for Standings in New York
The Junior GB Basketell Leagues near finish as strong teams clash for test position. Kansas leads as Michigan slips to second while Ernest Green tops individual standings and Moss shifts to second. New Year program includes weekly athletics and a weekend lineup with junior and business leagues featuring basketball, volleyball, and boxing activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Utah
J. J. Smith
Ant Kansas
Michigian
Ernest Green
Moss Livang
Doher Jayne
husi+ fess
Thoreday
Curtis Dike
Busin
Ay Pt O'Vlney
Charley Herzog Seeks Sale or Trade Lights in Giants Circle
A tainted saga surrounds Charley Herzog as club talks intensify over selling or trading him. Disputes with manager Joh Medecer flare since a memorandum in Liaword’s era, with Herzog pressing for a move while ownership weighs contract leverage and payroll cuts. Fans and executives debate whether Herzog should depart and how a deal would reshape New York’s roster, with heated internal tensions spilling into public view.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hares Mersnis
Kimberly
Asifurin
Hérsox
Joh Medecer
Tih Milne
Liaword
Herson
Balen
Tae Peat
Nierwe
Heraoy
McCrew
Heros
Hempstead
New York
Boxing Revival After the War Is Over
The article predicts a strong boxing revival once the war ends. It notes soldiers and fighters like Mike Givens and Johnny Ivane as examples and discusses how military interest and training will popularize the sport nationwide. It highlights excitement among officers and troops about the coming era of boxing.
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JK Tener
Johnson
Ue Currenh
Ko Aietile
Merchants Transfer Co
St Mary's Street
Phene Cr
Crockett Travis
Ratus
GRE
Nade
Kelly
Beandin
Blodgett
Low
Antipodes
Troy Trailers
San Antonio Motor Car Co
Travis St
Florida
Crocof Golfay
Chessen Horton
Sounds Club
Letty
Mtr
Huntsman
Phan
Powers
Deentar
Matehell
Mie Powers
Malia Nay
Kroumyett
Wilke
MC. A
Clase
Charley Herzog
John’ McGraw
Haba
Mike Givens
Packy Meiarianit
Johny Ilvane
Avery
Duces
Ation
Drosuls
Epeeratucs
United Statia
Rene Ueived
Mrthine
Quku'tély
Miami
Citizens Auto CO
East Travis St
Crockett
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