Home Town Pays Tribute to Walter Johnson in Coffeyville
Coffeyville honors Walter Johnson with a citywide homecoming after he pitches the Coffeyville Refeters past the Caney Blues. Ten thousand attend a parade led by Johnson and his family. a dinner at First Christian church honors him as teachers praise his career. Johnson plans exhibition games in California.
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Basketball Gets Under Way Early
Organization for the basketball seasons is progressing rapidly with two league meetings scheduled for Tuesday night. Clarence Baldwin has called the senior Sunday School League meeting at 7 30 at the City M A. Interme diate and junior leagues are already organized. President Gene Seng of the City League has called all members to a meeting at the Moore Sporting Goods Store where important business will be discussed.
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Minor League Heads Put U.K. On Games Tos
The National Association of Minor Leagues splits the schedule between St Paul of the American Association and Seattle of the Pacific Coast League. A three to five member commission, appointed by the St Paul president and Wil Tinme nid, will handle the series with games opening in Seattle on Saturday.
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Brooklyn Baseball Players Arrested on Alcohol and Assault Charges
Four Brooklyn National League players Eddie Brown Milton Stock Jimmy Mitchell and Bernie Neeis were arrested in WENATCHEE Washington on charges of intoxication and assaulting 16 year old hotel bellboy William Weaver. They posted 4000 bail each and were to appear at a hearing next week while their team faced the Seattle Indians in Seattle.
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Charges Inaccurate Fournier Declares
SEATTLE Washington October 21 Charges against four Brooklyn National League players at Wenatchee Washington are inaccurate Jack Fournier manager of the exhibition team declared on arrival I witnessed the altercation and the statement that William Weaver 16 bellboy was badly beaten is untrue He said Neil who had been drinking lightly was with the boy while Browikon Steck and Jimmy Mitchell saw the quarrel and tried to intervene They had not been drinking and were on the way to the station at the time
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Baylor Reserves likely to face Brooks Field Saturday
Negotiations stall as Seliwab Field hosts another game Saturday and Baylor reserves hope to play at Brooks Field. Flyers may welcome Baylor Reserves on the coming Saturday with expenses covered by visiting teams. Schreiner Institute faces the Flyers locally on November 1, then Aggie Freshmen visit next Saturday.
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Chilean Terris First Obstacle in Lightweight Campaign
Sid Terris faces Enis Vicentini in the first match of his lightweight bid. Dan Kaplan says Terris will sign today after Vicentini’s yesterday signing. a December 12 bout against the winner of the Grandell Bernstein scrap could follow if Terris wins.
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Football Question Box Interpretations and rulings
Lawrence Peery answers readers questions on football rules in 1924. Topics include choice of goal at start, receiving options for second half, and the precedence of penalties versus fumbles, with guidance that Team A won the toss may choose to receive or kick and the offside penalty should be declined when a fumble occurs.
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Texas Athletic Officials Association urges field judges at games
Field judges should be used in football games to ease officiating and timekeeping. The Texas Athletic Officials Association meeting at Broadway Sporting Goods stressed proper field marking and adherence to rules, criticizing San Pedro Park. Attendees included Frazier, Dotson, Clarke, Leng, Fischer, Davidson, Wood, Kubank, Hart, Van Dyne, Hansey, Winters and Stephenson.
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Major East and South football games slate in New York
Four unbeaten teams Lafayette Williams Colgate Princeton and others head to New York for key games on Saturday at Yankee Stadium and the Polo Grounds. Center and West Virginia renew a classic as Columbia meets Williams at Baker Field on a weekend packed with pivotal clashes.
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End of Grange Proves Mixed for Illinois Stars
Lawrence Perry surveys the Grange Michigan clash noting Grange’s speed and field vision but warning that Michigan’s weak end play and a strong Illinois line may alter judgments. The writer questions Grange’s crown until he faces tougher ends like Iowa and sees Illinois’ punch in future games.
Gaut Smashes Women’s Golf Mark in Roebuck Practice
Mrs. Dave Gaut of Memphis set a new local record at Roebuck Country Club in Birmingham during a practice round for the women’s tournament opening today. She carded 76, surpassing the old mark by six strokes while playing with pro Charlie Wall. Many entrants come from Tennessee Georgia Louisiana and Mississippi as qualifying rounds proceed.
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Victory Stakes Loom Over Ithaca and Columba Clash
The article notes Ithaca coach Dobie predicting tougher tests as his team, coming off two straight losses after three years of success, prepares for Columbia. Thich and Rutgers also sharpen form ahead of a crucial matchup next Saturday that could end in a defining defeat for one side.
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Always Be Courteous A Simple Golf Guideline
A historical note urges golfers to prioritize courtesy over many rules. The core message: maintain sportsmanship, let faster groups pass, let the distant ball play first, and defer to opponents, letting courtesy guide decisions when in doubt. Course rules and scorecard notes remain on display.
Irish Johnny Curtin Leaves the Ring with Fading Glory
The San Antonio Light reports Irish Johnny Curtin plans to exit boxing as age and losses mount. Once a famed fighter, Curtin’s recent punch at Jackie Gordon and a knockout by a lefthand jab mark the decline. Billy Kennedy of New Orleans emerges as a rising threat and a likely future champion from a city famed for boxing talent.
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Tunney to Meet Berlenbach or McTigue Winner Inside 60 Days
Gena Tunney announces plans after New York Boxing Commission suggested the winner of the Berlenbach McTigue title bout faces Tunney for the light heavyweight world title within 60 days. A $10,000 forfeit from each side would bind the agreement, which Tunney approves while McTigue Berlenbach bouts proceed.
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City restricts sale of golf balls on municipal links
City council prohibits sale of golf balls by unauthorized parties on the municipal course at the request of Commissioner Ray Lambert. Violations bring fines up to 16 dollars. The meeting also canceled three street paving projects protested by property owners and authorized mayor actions on fire station contracts and special assessments. A $90 crate and ship order for a Yellowstone Park buffalo to the zoo was approved.
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Lieutenant Jones Spared for Polo Duty
Lieutenant M. M. Jones, a leading polo attache, is spared transfer to the Dakota front and will remain with the First Cavalry Brigade at Fort Bliss while continuing polo duties at Fort Sam Houston. The Army confirmed he will stay in his present post.
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Houston Golf Team to Play Municipal Squad Here Sunday
A team of ten San Antonio golfers will face Houston’s Hermann Park municipal links players at Brackenridge Park Sunday. The fixture is in aid of the local golf association which plans inter city matches through the winter.
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Illinois’ Western race narrows as rivals emerge
In Chicago on October 21 the Western Conference title chase tightens with Illinois still favored. Chicago faces Ohio State on November 8 as a potential challenger, while Iowa or Minnesota loom from the Iowa City pairing. Michigan, Wisconsin, Northwestern, Purdue, Indiana, and Depauw also plan games, drills, and lineup shuffles as teams refine offenses and defenses ahead of key clashes.
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French horse Epinard to retire and return to France
Pierre Wertheimer owner of the French racehorse Epinard plans to sail for France Wednesday after resting at home. Epinard will be retired to stud later in November following treatment for a front foot crack. Wertheimer has rejected several offers, including a reported 300000 dollar bid, saying he does not intend to sell.
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Bailey to Establish Racing Stable at New Orleans Tracks
Former U.S. Senator Joseph Bailey of Texas plans an extensive racing stable at New Orleans tracks this season. He has requested stable reservations for nine horses at the fair grounds track, with horses including Misa Kate and Betsy Bacow.
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Army Navy clash outlook shifts in October reports
John B. Foster notes the Army football team shows slight improvement over last year while Navy falters in late season quarters. Shapley leads Navy backs, with other lines fading as weather and substitutions affect performance. Wilson’s impact on Army remains guarded as Notre Dame's game underscores stronger Army line play this year.
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Baylors passes improve as Baylor faces Kangaroos
Baylor strengths aerial defense after a 21 0 loss to Texas Cotton Palace rivals Arkansas Razorbacks despite weak pass game. Captain Pittman leads the Bears in a dramatic late effort as eleven of fifteen Arkansas passes are broken up. Baylor aims to rebound against Texas Austin College Kangaroos with potential lineup tweaks and return of Morris from injury. Sinton High tops Taft in a 13 to 7 finals game as the senior girls entertain victors.
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