Baseball's changing face over five years in 1928
New York dispatch notes dramatic shifts in baseball since 1923. Four managers remain in 1928 from 1923, with Connie Mack, John McGraw, and Wilbert Robinson poised to yield control. Rogers Hornsby, Bancroft, and Miller Huggins continue to shape contenders as the sport evolves through a half-decade of pennants and championships.
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New York
Baseball New
Kennesaw Fountain Landis
Herman Ruth
Lions
Washington
St. Louis Cardinals
Senators
Ards
Pittsburgh Pirates
Agne
Connie Mack
Ddie Collins
John McGraw
Rogers Hornsby
Giants
Wurt Robinson
Bancroft
Braves
Miller Singgins
Eby Speech Sparks Uproar at Ohio State University
Columbus Ohio December 5 The statement by Byron Eby in his postgame remarks drew sharp editorials from The Lantern Ohio State University official publication. The Buckeye star halfback spoke to faculty and student body about the football situation amid lingering concerns.
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Columbus
Byron Eby
George Redgrass
Ohio State Univers
Eby
Alfback
Buckeye
Fletcher prefers to stay with the Yankees
Art Fletcher says he does not want the Cleveland Indians manager job and prefers remaining with the New York Yankees. He cites loyalty to the Yankees and says no offer from Cleveland would overcome his commitment to his current club. He notes friendly relations with Indians GM Waity Evans and denies a finalized deal.
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Collinsville
Agar
New York Yankees
Cleveland Indians
United Press Today
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New York
Fletcher
Tere
Indians
Waily Evans
Billy
Evans
Phillies
St. Louis
Yankee
Cleveland
Church Cage Games Set After Holidays for Local League
The Y Senior Church Basketball League postpones start until after holidays. Ten teams compete in a January February schedule with five games weekly on Tuesday evenings. Teams include First Congregational St Andrews St Pauls St Agnes Church of Christ Grace Lutheran Baptists Methodists Bnai Brith and Hungarian Reformed.
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St Paul's
St Agnes
Church of Christ
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Baptists
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B'nai B'rith
Hungarians
St. Andrews
St. Paul's
Dupcists
Methodists
St. Agnes
Church of
Ifungartan Reformed
SS Andrews
B’nai Brith
Agnes
B'nai Brith
Tfirst Congregational
Hungarian Reformed
Paul's
Students defend Buckeyes spirit amid football dispute
Snodgrass rebukes Eby for blaming the student body over football issues at Ohio State. He argues the loyal students support Coach Wilce and call for accountability, not scapegoats. The editorial defends student spirit and urges unity as Bliss College hosts Urbana Junior College tonight.
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Eby
Jack Wilce
Dr. Wilce
Snodgrass
Ohio State
Byron
Ohio State to debut dual football system next fall
Ohio State University will inaugurate the dual football system with its second squad meeting Illinois on November 24 in Columbus. The athletic board eyed a game between the second team and Michigan’s junior outfit, pending northern approval, with a possible post Illinois date. Muskingum’s open date was set for November 17 next year, and Wittenberg remains on Ohio State’s next fall grid schedule.
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Columbus
Ohio State University
Illinois
Michigan
Muskingum
Ohio
Wittenberg
State
Ohio State and Wesleyan Headline Coliseum Showdown
Ohio State meets Ohio Wesleyan in a traditional basketball showdown at the Coliseum. A basketball clinic by state educators runs 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. with 200 mentors expected, followed by Muskingum's visit next week.
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Columbus
Ohio State
Ohio Wesleyan
Ohio
Olio
Wesleyan
Spart
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University
Jaeese
Muskingum
Local Volleyball Card Highlights Two Matches Next Week
The Physical Department schedules two volleyball events at the local venue. On Tuesday evening the Loraine Bull Dogs will host two teams against top local talent. Next Tuesday December 20 Mansfield faces Hlyria in a close rivalry series with anticipated strong play.
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Loraine Bull Dogs
Mansfield
Hlyria
Vet recalls early Reds days with Lincoln Park tales
Clay Nelson 81 visiting Cincinnati recollects playing for the Red Stockings in 1865 under the name George Radcliffe. He likens himself to a Babe Ruth and recalls winning fifty dollars for hitting a ball over the Lincoln Park fence.
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Cincinnati Reds
Cincinnati
Clay Nelson
Red Stockings
Nelson
George Radcliffe
Babe Ruth
Lincoln Park
Baseball Moguls Back Universal Draft Plan
Baseball moguls from 25 leagues meeting in Dallas backed a universal draft plan to be voted on in New York. They ordered five leagues to discontinue the modified draft, setting eligibility rules by class and years served to determine draft eligibility.
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Dallas. Tex
National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues
New York
American Association
International
Pacific ‘Goats
Delaney Fights Berlenbach Tonight in Chicago
Chicago promoter Jim Mullen launches an independent heavyweight elimination series to challenge Gene Tunney. The Delaney Berlenbach bout is the first in a four fight set. past results include Delaney’s 1924 KO of Paul and Berlenbach’s 1925 decision, with Delaney’s 1926 title win over Herlenbach.
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Chicago
Jim Mullen
Gene Tunney
Mullen
Paunney
Delaney-Berlenbach
Berlenbach
Delaney
Paul
Herlenbach
Mike IcTigue
Tunney
Johnny Risko
Cleveland Baker Boy
Cubs Pitcher Bush Weds Frances Richard in Chicago
Chicago reports Miss Frances Richard, daughter of Boston, married Chicago Cubs pitcher Mississippi Abe Bush yesterday. Indiana notes Loren Murchison remains critically ill with pneumonia complications after influenza. Indiana University letter men elect 1928 football captains Chuck Bennett offensive and Bob Matthews defensive. Grinnell College names Charles Fail captain of Grinnell's 1928 football eleven. Rudy Dusek of Omaha defeats Stanley Stasiak of Poland in straight sets in Kansas City tennis.
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Mississippi
Abe” Bush
Chicago Cubs
Frances Richardson
Boston
Bloomington
Ind
University of Indiana
Chuck Bennett
Bob Matthews
Grinnell
Charles Fail
Grinnell University
Kansas City
Rudy Dusek
Omaha
Neb
Stanley Stasiak
Poland
Ohio State Opens Season Versus Wesleyan Bishop Bishops
In Columbus Ohio on December 9 the Ohio State Buckeyes tip off the season against Wesleyan Bishops. Captain Robert Bell and Freddie Grim lead the Buckeyes with Lorne Cox and Rowley at guards, while Wesleyan counters with Harry Berne Paul Roth and Harry Hunizcher and centers Mitchel Magly.
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Bode
Olsen
Ohio State Basketeers
Dela Ware
Wesleyan
Ohio State
Robert Bell
Freddie Grim
Ilev Lorne
Joe Cox
Higensee
Rowley
Unean
Harry Berne
Paul Roth
Harry Hunizcher
Huron Mitchel
Oram Magly
Robert Helwig
John Halliday
Heller 70th birthday celebrated by Amherst friends
In Amherst on December 9 Mrs. J Heller’s home on Church Street hosted a surprise party honoring her 70th birthday. Relatives and friends shared social time, a large decorated cake, and a luncheon. Attendees included Charles Hefert Elmer Heffert from North Olmsted Lydia Heller and many others. Gifts were well received. The notice ends with a shoe store ad mentioning stock reduction.
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Amherst
J. Heller
Church St
Charles Heffert
Elmer Heffert
North Olmsted
Walrich
Brooklyn
Lydia Heller
George Hinz
Cleveland
Henry Holle
Jacob Herbst
Louis Moebius
Martin Schroeder
W.H. Turner
Mary Date
Charles Mathes
John Deuschle
George Schiefferstein
Fred Deiner
Mary Heller
Lois
Misg
Edith Heller
al Heller
Wiliam Heler
Wayne
Heller
Rebekahs
Ladies Aid Society Holds Annual Meeting at St Peter's
The Lad ies' Aid society of St. Peter's Evangelical church met in the church parlors with Mrs. John Delefield presiding. After carols and devotionals, papers on Christ mas origins and Oakwood Institute were read and talks given. Officers for the past year were reelected. A luncheon for 32 followed. A joint session of First Evangelical church Ladies Aid and Missionary societies heard a noon dinner for 50, with a vocal duet and an inspiring talk on Service.
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Ladies' Aid Society
St. Peter's Evangelical Church
John Delefield
J. Coverdale
O. H. Baker
Clarence Kern
Tnsodore Merten Lorain
Oakwood Institute
John Delehetd
A. Ernst
G. Menz
John Wiegand
A. C. Ernst
Henry Ernst
Elizabeth Ernst
Charlea Ebbs
John Frederick
Charles Kilker
Ladies Aid and Missionary Societies
First Evangueal Church
W. A. Tabbert
Clayton Springer
W. R. Schuitheiss
H. Kuhn
Katherine Kolbe
John M. Ludwig
J. N. Holzhauer
FP. R. Mastman
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