Babe Ruth Reforms Living Quiet Farm Life in Sudbury
Udbury Massachusetts December report finds Babe Ruth at home on a 160 acre Sudbury farm. He drives a $9,600 limousine from New York Mondays and bowls at Waltham in off weeks. Ruth plans a sun parlor, hardwood floors, chicken coops, and cares for his wife and two year old Dorothy Helen, who calls him Papa.
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1922 Baseball Highlights and Ruth's World Series Collapse
A concise survey of the 1922 season noting Babe Ruth as the standout slugger despite the Yankees collapse in the World Series and the Giants’ ascent. It covers league-wide prosperity, pitching stars like Rogers Hornsby and Red Faber, Donahue Bush and Cooper among leaders, and the rise of young players.
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Ruth
New York Yankees
Babe Ruth
Giants
Landis
Nationae
Imy “Rosey” Ryan
Pete Donahue
Cincinnati Reds
Red Faber
Joe Bush
Rother
Cooper
Rixey
Reuther
Criqui Vies For World Feather Title With Kilbane on May 30
European featherweight champion Eugene Criqui, born August 16, 1893, meets Johnny Kilbane for the world title on May 30. Kilbane, 4 years older, has held the crown over a decade, but his last major bout with Danny Frush ended in a knockout for Kilbane. Criqui is described as Kilbane’s most credible challenger.
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Agene Criqui
Johnny Kilbane
Criqui
Kilbane
Abe Attell
Danny Frush
Frush
Thee
Johnny Dundee
Johnny
Ace Gee
Polo Grounds
New York
Vancouver ring season halted till spring ice removal
The Vancouver rink season pauses until spring when ice is removed from the Vancouver Hockey arena. Jack Allen promotes shows in Vancouver where 10 round bouts are allowed. Dode Bercott schedules six round bouts in Tacoma January 4 against Jack Nessman of Vancouver. Nessman is described as fair but rugged. Rivers and Krache box in another six round match. Bercott also has January 12 Everett date and a January 16 Olympia date.
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Jack Allen
Allen
Dode Bercott
Tacoma
Jack Nessman
Nessman
Jimmy Rivers
Ted Krache
Bercott
Everett
Olympia
Quartet Joins Utah Bees From Philadelphia Quakers
Salt Lake acquires four players from the Philadelphia Quakers in Heinie Sands sale. Infielder Smith catcher Peters first baseman Leslie and pitcher Singleton join the Bees to bolster the squad. Smith previously drew Seattle interest from Cincinnati two years ago.
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Philadelphia Quakers
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Smith
Peters
Leslie
Singleton
Seattle
Cincinnati
Knights to Meet Strong Orting Five In District Clash
The Knights travel to Orting Washington for a tough season test. Game time is set for p.m. with lineup hints including Hiewene, Harkins, Bertingheam, and Benjamin referenced among the listed Orting players.
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Knights of Columbus
Cammy Sum
Knights
Orting
Hiewene Weeeves Harkins
Bhevell
Bertingheam
Benjamin
Willard to Spar in Astoria Exhibition Tuesday Night
Jess Willard appears in an exhibition at the Crystal Pool Tuesday night. He will spar four rounds with sparring partners as part of a regular card, with net proceeds donated to the Astoria fire relief fund.
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Tacoma
Jess Willard
Frank Farmer
Crystal Poo
Astoria Fire Relief Fund
Wil lama and Leonard must fight again for title purse
New York December 27 Kia Wil lama of Baltimore and Harry Leonard of Philadelphia must rematch for the purse after a bout ended in the first round when Leonard fouled Williams and neither showed merit for the prize.
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Kia Willama
Baltimore
Harry Leonard
Philadelphia
State Athletic Commission
Leonard
Williams
Kramer to meet Gorman in Northwest boxing showdown
Danny Kramer the California featherweight will face Joe Gorman in Portland on January 1 in what is billed as a top Northwest battle. They previously met in a four round bout in Los Angeles with Kramer earning the call. Gorman now accustomed to 10 rounds should provide strong opposition for the Los Angeles southpaw.
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California
Joe Gorman
Portland
Northwest
Los Angeles
Kramer
Gorman
Three Umpires Face the Gate
President Johnson adds three new umpires to the American League staff for next season. Ducky Holmes Red Ormsby and Clarence Rowland join the nine existing umpires as part of shifts likely to trim the roster.
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Hhe
Ducky” Holmes
Red” Ormsby
Clarence Rowland
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Ormsby
Rowland
Connolly
Vans
Dineen
Hildebrand
Owens
Chill
Moriarity
Nallin
Guthrie
Penn State Practices in Pasadena Before East-West Game
Penn State opened its first secret practice in Pasadena as part of preparations for the East-West football classic on New Year’s Day against the University of Southern California. USC arrived from Los Angeles and planned a Rose Bowl workout later in the day.
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Los Angeles
New Rules Loom for U.S. Golf Tourneys
The United States Golf Association women’s committee considers restricting competition in the women’s championship to players with handicaps of 14 or less. A split from the amateur championship may push this change into big sectional events. Northwest Pacific golf figures doubt it soon. The Northwest Golf Association plans to review separating men’s and women’s events at its next board meeting after recent restructuring.
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Pacific Northwest Golf Association
Northwest
Board of Directors
The
North
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Victoria
B. C
Donkey Intervenes as Irish Golfer Holes Out
Irish golfer J. W. McEvoy teed off at Middleton links and saw his ball strike a donkey in the ear. The animal bolted after the impact, tossing its head as players closed in. McEvoy incurred a single stroke penalty after the confrontation over the wild shot.
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Ireland
Izaak Walton
J. W. McEvoy
Middleton Links
McEvoy
Chance Faces Big Task as Red Sox New Manager
Boston's new manager Chance faces a tough season ahead with an unsettled infield and erratic outfield. He eyes Mike Menosky for regular duty while tackling pitching questions around Ehmke and O'Doul, and has Jimmy Archer coaching the staff. Teresa McCarty found dead in New York family home with a self-inflicted gunshot wound, investigation ongoing.
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Irank Chance
Boston
Chance
Frazee
Menosky
Mike Menosky
Mike
Howard Ehmke
O'Doul
Ehmke
Rip Collins
Jimmy Archer
Red Sox
New York
Teresa McCarty
Tim Hendryz Emerges as Seal Stars New Power Hitter
Tim Hendryz, new outfielder for the San Francisco Seals, gains recognition as a top minor league hitter while described as a star with notable power. He is often noted for his standout performances and strong demeanor on the field.
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Tim Hendryz
San Francisco Seals
Hendryz
Fencers Plan City Tourney With Spokane Style Ambition
The Seattle Fencers Club announces a city tournament to select a representative for the national championships in New York next spring. Meetings held Sundays and Wednesdays at the Elks Club gym. current members include Hall, Hokin, Vadher Corbiere, Alfani, Venezuela, Lewis, Rising, Landry, and Torgues. Entries encouraged through Lewis at Capital 1008.
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New York
Elks’ Club
Thomas Hall
H. A. Hokin
C. Vadher Corbiere
Alberto Alfani
Jose Venezuela
Victor Alonzo Lewis
EB. C. Rising
Jean Landry
Jacques Torgues
Burk Wins New York Amateur Three-Cushion Title
Harold W. Burk defeated R. M. Sreinbugler 30 to 20 to claim the New York state amateur three-cushion billiard championship last night in New York.
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New York
Harold W. Burk
New York State
R. M. Sreinbugler
Mack Factors Infield Shakeup With Hale Acquisition
Connie Mack completes Sammy Hale trade strengthening the Athletics infield. Hale will start at third, moving Jimmy Dykes to second and Chick Galloway to short. Hauser wins first base as Mack aims for a first division bid. Hale brings consistent hitting and improved fielding since leaving Detroit.
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Mack
Sammy Hale
Connie Mack
Athletics
Hale
Jimmy Dykes
Chick Galloway
Hauser
Galloway Mack
Football Coaches Meet in New York for Gridiron Conference
Hay Jackson reports from New York where football coaches from across the nation gather for the Football Coaches association inaugural meeting. The one-year-old group plans to shape the sport through experience driven insight, with afternoon committee reports and an Astor Hotel dinner. Attendees include Tad Jones Yale, Stagg Chicago, Zuppke Illinois, Jones Princeton, and Jones California among others.
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Hay Jackson
Scholz
New York
Football Coaches’ Association
Hotel Astor
Maj. C. Daly
West Point
Tad Jones
Yale
W. W. Roper
Princeton
A. A. Stagg
Chicago
R. T. Fisher
Harvard
J. W. Wilee
Ohio State
A. W. Alexander
Georgia Tech
A. L. Smith
California
G. G. Owen
Oklahoma
D. X. Bible
Texas A
R. C. Zuppke
Illinois
Gilmour Dobie
Cornell
F. T. Dawson
Nebraska
Howard Jones
Iowa
Chick Evans May Play in Northwest Golf Meet
Word from Chicago states star golfer Chick Evans may compete in the Pacific Northwest association championships next June. Evans is a friend of association president A. S. Kerry and may attend by Kerry’s invitation. Ex-champion H. Chandler Egan also contemplates entering, while wintering in California.
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Chicago
Windy City
Evans
A. S. Kerry
Kerry
H. Chandler Egan
Egan
California
Practice seed is lined up for East West game
Stanford University reports morning sessions for the Cardinals and afternoon sessions for Pittsburg as both teams prepare for the East West game Saturday. A light scrimmage is planned with a few plays being polished.
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Service Game Officials Meet
Officials of the military academy and the naval academy will meet in Philadelphia tomorrow to arrange a multi year agreement for scheduling the annual football game between the two institutions.
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The
Military Academy
Naval Academy
Philadelphia
Champions Can Tie Up Race With Win Tonight
The Mets must beat Vancouver at the Arena tonight to avoid allowing the Maroons to tie for first in the Coast league. Vancouver arrives strong after adding Corbett Denneny and with Duncan back, while Seattle aims to regain momentum after recent losses to Victoria Regina and Vancouver.
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Seattle
Mets
Vancouver
Arena
Maroons
Victoria
Regina
Hugh Lehman
Nets
Corbett Denneny
Duncan
Walker to Start Forward Tonight Against Vancouver
Jack Walker will start at forward tonight against Vancouver with Jim Riley remaining in the lineup. Manager Muldoon plans to ease Riley after a strong run of form while Walker returns to regular action after a dip in recent games.
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Walker
Vancouver
Jim Riley
Riley
Muldoon
Skinner Poulin to referee tonight's arena game
Skinner Poulin will referee tonight's game at the Arena. Mickey Ion impressed the prairie league last week prompting President Richardson to request Frank Patrick extend Ion's stay. Poulin also enjoyed an exciting assignment last week against the Regina team.
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Skinner Poulin
Mickey Ion
Richardson
Frank Patrick
Ion
Poulin
Regina
Former Star Pitchers Slip Toward Obscurity in Baseball
In 1920 Jim Bagby led the Cleveland pitching staff as ace in a pennant chase for Brooklyn. Sherrod Smith shined for the Dodgers in the world series performances, while Coveleskie impressed. By 1922 waivers followed, with American league clubs showing little interest and only Pittsburgh willing to gamble on Bagby, marking a swift fall from world series fame to minor leagues.
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Jim Bagby
Cleveland
Bagby
Brooklyn
Sherrod Smith
Dodgers
Coveleskie
Smith
Bugby
Pittsburg
Sweden Sends Swimming Bid for Swedish Games
Sweden invites a team of American swimmers to accompany the U S track and field squad for potential games in Sweden next July. The A A U has not definitively announced U S representation.
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New York
Sweden
United States
Newell Released by Vancouver Maroons to Edmonton Club
Abbie Newell a Charley Chaplin style skater of the Maroons has been released to the Edmonton Hockey club from Vancouver B C on December 27.
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Vancouver
B. C
Abbie Newell
Charley Chaplin
The
Maroons
Edmonton Hockey Club
Millionaires Build The Creek Golf Course On Long Island
New York December 27 millionaires seek easier scoring will fund a new golf course called The Creek on Long Island near Locust Valley. Designer Charles Blair McDonald will craft a forgiving layout with green lettuce plantings and gold dust bunker sand at a cost of 1 million dollars funded by patrons including Vincent Astor George F Baker Jr Marshall Field J P Morgan and Harry Payne Whitney.
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Long Island
Locust Valley
Charles Blair McDonald
Vincent Astor
George F. Baker, Jr
Marshall Field
J. P. Morgan
Harry Payne Whitney
Awkward Age Troubles Spur Family Talk and Plan
A mother worries about her son James who is awkward at his age, while a father recalls his own youth. They discuss patience and hope he will mature, considering buying a new suit from Cherry's at 1015 Second Ave. in the Rialto, with a small down payment and later arrangement.
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James
Bern
Cherry's
Cherry
Second Ave
Rialto
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