Babe Ruth Seeks Three Year 85 000 Pay Rise
Babe Ruth threatens retirement unless offered a three year contract at 85 000 per year. New York Yankees officials, led by Colonel Ruppert and Ed Barrow, stand firm at two years. Ruth insists on 85 000 a year for three years and cites box office value and potential exhibition work if denied.
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Babe Muth Threatens Retirement Over Yankees Contract
Babe Muth announced that unless the New York Yankees meet his $55,000 contract demand he will retire from organized baseball. He said he would remain idle if rejected, noting his age and implying retirement from baseball, despite a prior two year contract.
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Benns Bara Defeats Abad in Panama City Bout
Philadelphia junior lightweight champion Benns Bara knocked out Travid Abad of Panama in three rounds before 13 000 spectators at Panama City. Referee Harry Krie halted the fight after Abad was knocked down six times and left prone for the count of nine.
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Dodi Field Fliers Edge Unclear Opponent In Close Night Game
Ambiguous OCR text reports Dodi Field Fliers winning a rough game against unclear opponents. Key names appear messy but point totals imply a tight contest with a late rally and defensive holds in the final minutes. Multiple player mentions and team references are garbled, limiting precise identification.
Golf Open at Brackenridge Park Draws Record Scores
Brackenridge Park hosted a three day golf tournament where 30 18 hole rounds went under par or at par. Fred Dudley posted a 64 and four rounds of 67 three of 68 nine of 69 and 15 of 70 as top scores. The event drew large crowds who witnessed sub par blade play and wonders over the strong shooting of Dudley and others. Henry Shute reportedly earned 450 during the tournament as the city enjoyed a galloping display of golf talent and high stakes.
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Eight Stars Figure Skating Meet Held in York
A compact figure skating event in York narrows competitors to eight standout skaters. Names appear garbled in OCR, but the meet centers on top performers and final displays at a local venue with judges and spectators.
Brooklyn Fuss In Baseball Spotlight
New York report from February 4 1930 notes National League owners at spring meeting adjusting the 1930 schedule and debating internal Brooklyn club conflicts. Talks include possible mediation by baseball commissioner K M Lapus and ongoing managerial dispute as Robinson reportedly lacks a seat aboard. An international league committee planned to discuss Class AA matters in Chicago June 18 to 20.
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County title still in air over Alamo Heights selections
In San Antonio area high school basketball region, Alamo Heights faces uncertainty as coaching and player selections shift. The South San Antonio squad hopes to capitalize with key players entering upcoming games. Local fans await decisive outcomes and potential district alignment changes.
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Classy Basketball in Store at Brady
Classic basketball action comes to Brady with a late February tournament start. Preliminary rounds open Saturday with teams including Utechelly Melvin and Taba advancing toward the county championship amid strong rural school interest.
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Polo May Get Going Wednesday Afternoon
In a garbled 1920s style note, activity hints at a polo event starting midweek. Mentions teams, players, and contracts with unclear connections to New York, Reds, and Vines. The readable portions reference an infielder and a possible signing or contract context.
Tilden and Partner Forced to Default in Cannes Final
In Cannes France Weddyer ienti Cocker and Jacquee Benignon won the men s doubles final by default as Biz Bin Tilden and partner Charles Kingsley could not play Kingsley sustained a serious hand injury that may keep him incapacitated for several treks
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Umpire Erwin Leaves Texas for International League
Tom Erwin, veteran Texan league umpire, has signed to officiate in the international league next season, announced in Dallas. Mrs Pressler Leads Coast Golf Qualifying in Southern California Midwinter event with Beatrice Gottlieb among 18 qualifiers.
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Cloeman Lined Up For 5 A Mat Match
Able Coleman reached terms with promoter Ralph Hammonds for a Friday night mat card at Fork Sam Horaton auditorium. His bout with Qresle Vadalfi tops the card with a 40 percent purse split, regardless of win or loss, while Al Karnsick aims to clinch the Coleman Vadalfi rubber match with Ting Gordon to set up potential victory.
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A Real Race of Births and Auto Fatalities
The article notes that births in the U.S. occur at a rapid pace with two deaths caused by automobiles every hour. This stark contrast highlights the ongoing public safety concerns amid population growth and traffic dangers.
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