O Doul Named National League Batting Champion
New York Dec 26 Frank J Lefty O Doul Philadelphia outfielder was named batting champion of the National League in official averages. O Doul led with a high hits total and set league records for most hits in a season while the league also posted six team hitting records reflecting the lively ball era.
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Habe Herman
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Rogers Hornsby
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Lloyd Waner
Pirates
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Hazen Cuyler
Pittsburgh
Charles Klein
Rogers Harnsby
Johnny Frederick
OU Mont
Cubs
Fir
L “Trates
Fred McGuire
Tiord Wane
Trates
Moe
Tilua Bates
Hazen Cuyrer
Guby
Eit Ther Wee
Murnsby
Braves
Whitney
Turt
Pacillecord Wanner
Tennis stars shine as America's Davis Cup hopes spark July play
Norman Brown reports July tennis highlights with Wilmer Allison and Johnny Van Ryn defeating Hanr Cocke and James Brugnon in Wimbledon doubles, Tilden and Hunter winning singles, and France retaining the Davis Cup. Helen Wills and Helen Jacobs clash in All American Wimbledon, and Jackie Fields claims the welterweight title on a foul in Chicago.
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Brown Central Press
Shila
America
Mip
Wilmer Allison
Johnny van Ryn
Hahy
Hanr Cocke
James Brugnon
England
Bul Tilden
Francis T Hunter
Straigeht Sete
Helen Wills
Slater
Helen Jacobs
Jtly—Var Ryan
Atdson
JC. Gregory
Jane Collins
Henri Cachet
Jean Horara
Winmbledon
van Ryan
Allison
Hans M Dethaar
Daniel Prenn
Berlin
Tilden
Hunter
Stly
Jackie Fields
Joe Dundee
Chicago
Fields
Dundee Twies
Saten
Cochet
Tilton
Borota
George Lott
Betty Robinson
Chisago
France
Henr
Corbet
Bil Tilden
Southern California Dominates Pittsburgh in New Year Tournament
Southern California defeats Pittsburgh on New Year’s Day in a game played in frigid, snowbound conditions. The Pitt squad faced frostbitten plans and a hard ground, while California enjoyed warm weather and smooth play. The piece mentions protest involving Carnegie Foundation and League of Nations, and notes Commander Byrd’s influence for next year’s matchup.
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Pittsburgh
Carnegie Foundation
League of Nations
Remodelling of Childx Obscured by Art Shires
New York December 26 Arthur Shires case first baseman for the Chicago White Sox has overshadowed other changes quietly shaping the club for a 1940 pennant push. Charles A Comiskey at 70 leads as Donte Bush joins from the Pirates while Connie Mack plans to stay in baseball. Rebuilding begins with recruits from Texas and Birmingham, signaling a renewed White Sox bid.
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Arthur Shires
Belli
Chicago White Sox
White Sox
Charles A Comiskey
Romano
Comiskey
Donte Bush
Pittsburgh Pirates
Coolskey
Connie Mack
New York Yankees
Philadelphia Athletics
White Sea
Lena Blackburne
Portland
Ernie Smith
Birmingham
Tone Bush
Art Shires
Griffiths and Risko Complete Training for Madison Square Garden Bout
New York dispatch reports Tuffy Griffiths of Sioux City and Johnny Risko of Cleveland have finished strenuous training for their ten round bout at Madison Square Garden tomorrow night. Griffiths is a slight favorite.
Schang Back to Athletics in Veteran Trade Move
A second veteran return to the Philadelphia Athletics was completed at the basehall meeting with catcher Wally Schang traded from the St. Louis Browns for infielder Sammy Slate. Schang, aged 40, brings 17 years in the American League, previously starring with the A's and Red Sox before later joining the Yankees and Browns.
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Wally Schang
St. Louis Browns
Athletics
Sammy Slate
A’s
Boston Red Sox
Red Sox
Waite Keyt
New York Yankees
Browns
Bebang
Mickey Cochrane
Cy Perkina
Veteran Pete Alexander Traded to Phillies in Big Move
Old Pete Alexander, famed National League pitcher, is traded from St Louis to Philadelphia along with Harry McCurdy for Ontheider, Peel, and Rod McGraw. Cardinals president Breadev says Alexander remains part of their plans, recalling his World Series glory with St Louis and strong late career resurgence, while Phillies seek a catcher to replace the late Walter Lerlan.
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Peter Alexander
Harry McCurdy
Phillies
Ontheider Ifomer Peel
Rod McGraw
Sam Breadev
St Lews Cardinal
Alexsander
Cardinals
Pete
St. Louis
Alexander
Syracuar
Cubs
Yankees
Tony Lazzeri
Beaeman
Walter Lerlan
Al Spohrer Nearing Jan 17 Bout With Art Shires
Reports say Al Spohrer, catcher for the Button Braves, is ready to meet Art Shires of the Chicago White Sox in a Has tonting on January 17. Spohrer has prior ring experience as a sparring partner for Tommy Loughran, showing readiness in the leather trade.
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Button Braves
Art Shires
Gabbo
Chicago White Sox
Tommy Loughran
Cleveland and Detroit hockey teams tied two to two
A capacity crowd of 14 500 watched the Cleveland Indians host the Detroit Olympic team in a 2 2 tie for second place. The game featured fast action and a late overtime melee between Stan McCabe and Ken Doraty. Detroit’s Doraty and Cleveland’s McCabe drew penalties as the clash spilled into overtime.
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Wee
Cleveland
McCabe
Doraty
Ray Campbell Succumbs in Lakawood After Illness
Cleveland News reports Ray Campbell, a national boxing authority known for Rays Campbell's Ponca Howl, died at his Lakeland home after a three week illness. He first contracted influenza, then typhoid fever worsened, ending his long influence on boxing coverage from coast to coast.
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Thusmond Campbell
Cleveland News
Lakawand
Ray
Sutherland Signs for Five More Years at Pitt
Dr John Rain Jouk Sutherland signs a five year extension as head football coach at the University of Pittsburgh, confirming continued leadership through the next seasons.
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Pitt Pittsburgh
Dee
John Rain
Jouk
University of Pittsburg
Giants Officials and Stockholders in Legal Battle
New York December 26. Legal warfare between Giants officers and stockholders draws baseball attention as questions loom over the Hornsby trade and other moves that kept the club from pennants since 1925. Minority holders sue President Stoneham for an accounting of about 419 900 from 1919 to 1928 while counter suits seek damages over alleged improper deals and ticket practices.
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Rogers Hornsby
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Hornsby
Hogan
Jimmy Welch
Charles F. Stoneham
National Exhibition Company
Willdermi
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Lefty O'Deal
Stoneham
Mlagistrate Francis X McQuade
McQuade
Anl
Cleveland Cage Team Defeats Syracuse in Narrow Five Point Win
Cleveland's champion cage quintet edged the Syracuse All-Americans 16 to 14 in an American League game. A slow first half left Cleveland ahead 8 to 5, with standout plays and strong defense shaping the comeback. Umpire Jack Murray and referee Dave Brodsky officiated as Riley, Sullivan, Mehan, and Parh contributed for Cleveland.
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Seeees
Cagle Is Army's Great Hope for Stanford Clash
With two classes left before the Stanford Army game, both teams refine offensive plans. Reports hint Army aims to deploy Christian K Cagle for decisive yardage while Stanford emphasizes a fast, powerful backfield in preparation for the contest.
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Christian K. Cagte
Washington State prepares for long return trip after bowl action
In Honolulu on December 24, Washington State football players wrapped up workouts as they prepared for the long journey back to the United States. The team and staff discussed travel plans and recapped bowl game experiences while focusing on recovery and upcoming preparations.
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T. WH
Washington State
Mineral industry of Ohio valued at 750 million yearly
Columbus report in the Mining Congress Journal states Ohio's mineral output exceeds 750 million dollars annually. H E Hold of Ohio State University breaks the figure into mining 86 million, ceramics 115.2 million, pig iron and ferro alloys 514 million, by product coke 34.7 million, and lime and Portland cement 23.8 million. The university notes the school of mineral industries serves the industry with separate four year programs in mine, petroleum, metallurgical and ceramic engineering.
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Columbus
Ohio
H. E. Hold
Ohio State University
Mining Congress Journal
School of Mineral Industries
Noid Pointe Out
Youngstown Plans to Drop Married Teachers
Youngstown Ohio to cut payroll by 36099,000 in 1930 budget deficit caused by failed school tax levy voters. About one hundred married teachers to be dropped next September as economy move. Superintendent Richeson proposes. board has not yet acted.
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Richeson
Eaton School News Reports Holiday Entertainment Success
Eaton December piece notes a well attended school entertainment with strong talent and careful teacher preparation. Santa Claus distributed candy and popcorn balls from a decorated tree as students exchanged gifts. Teachers plan holidays at homes despite travel disruptions from a blizzard. Miss Laura Pope hopes to return after appendicitis. Mrs. Stegman has been substituting.
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Santa Claus
William Beaumont
de Viinois
C. E. McCune
Kansas
Home City
Indiana
Laura Pope
Perrysburg
Stegman
Eight Round Draw Tops Downg Program Card
In Bittersville Pa Dee 16 Matty White of Philadelphia and Hienis Hart fought to an eight round draw in the feature bout. Mickey Blake of Los Angeles beat Georgia Mallick of Dracksville in eight rounds. Tommy Donahue of Philadelphia defeated Eddie Wallace of Camden NJ in the eight round main event at Manayunka AC. Donahue weighed 145 pounds, Wallace 157.
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Billy Jones
Jono Gans
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Tom Young Ketchell
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Matty White
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Mickey Blake
Georgia Mallick
Dracksville
Tommy Donahue
Eddie Wallace
Camden
Manayunka A. C
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Walace
American Basketball League Standings and Results Update
Last night scores show Cleveland 16 Syracuse 13 Cheago 24 Fort Wayne 16 Winchester 37 Paterson 33. This week’s schedule lists Cleveland at Fort Wayne Friday Chicago at Syracuse Fort Wayne at Cleveland Brooklyn at Paterson Straucsé at Cleveland Chicago at Brooklyn.
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Flu Hester Wee
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Wayness
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Saracuse
Local School Classes Named by Grade and Seasoned News
Readable list of students by grade with names including Segiora Bessie Kicher and Huth Pliske, plus Marjorie Smith and Marian Crowell. Domestic Science luncheon served by girls. basketball results: girls beat Brownhelm 41 to 9, boys lost 17 to 14. Upcoming game at Brookside on January 10. Community notices: town basketball vs Amherst Wings 36-33, car news, repairs, and church pageant details. Christmas activities, fundraising, and illness notes conclude with a Christmas sermon on December 29.
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Bessie Kicher
Huth Pliske
Marjorie Smith
Lucille Lang
Everett Hales
Faria Sievert
Denys Bassett
Marian Crowell
Belya Hawke
Aileen Christian
Harold Lang
Maude Tompkins
Rachel Tite
Myrtle Vashall
Zoi Balogh
Mellcent Box
Luelle Hrumenschenkel
Marine Commish
Lawrence Johnston
Alice Nash
Alice Pliske
Harold Rice
Glenn Tompkins
Donald Blaine
Mildred Kannenberg
Eleanor Munn
Winfield Nash
Ruth Shirkey
Dorothy Terrell
John Weekly
Ireta Wilson
Elmer Balogh
Dorothy Brash
Carroll Cook
Vernon Fullmer
Robert Rice
Margaret Ross
Audrey Smith
James Solt
Jack Christian
Ernest Bassett
Erma Hales
Wade Henney
Elmer Pliske
Harold Stanislawski
Amelia Balogh
Marvin Bates
Margaret Bor
Edwin Brumenschenkel
David Cook
Betty Lyons
Arthur Rice
Margaret Stranahar
Marjorie Taylor
Earl Weekly
Archer Christian
Helen Bates
Martin Blake
Marian Bott
Alma Box
Junior Brumenschenkel
Doris Brush
Virginia Caronita
David Hawka
Ruth Itar
Mona Cowley
Belva Hawke
Donna Bassett
Kathleen Brumenschenkel
Stegman
Brownhelm
Brookside
Brookeida
Ohio to Publish Law Book on Pardons and Paroles
The Ohio State Library has assembled laws on pardons paroles and probation with attorney general opinions and court decisions. They will be printed in book form with a library history and distributed to Wharans, other state libraries and leading U S libraries. Peter Cooper raced a horse drawn train in Baltimore a century ago and won none of the locomotive race.
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Ohio State Library
Hal H. Griswold
State Department of Public Welfare
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McCormick
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