Rumors Grip Waynesboro Blue Ridge League Status
Reports in Waynesboro and Cumberland area papers claim the National Baseball Commission may oust Waynesboro from the Blue Ridge League amid accusations of improper player salaries and Sunday play. Officials insist Waynesboro will compete in 1925, noting fines against Lefty Matthews were adjusted and denying any salary cap violations by the Villagers.
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Waynesboro
Nation Commission
Pannsy
Cumberland
Waynesboro Record-Herald
Yeaterday
National Baseball Commission
Peter
Waynes Pork
Lefty Matthews
Jon Brophy
Clarence Griffin
George Hammon
Leslia Reynolds
Matthewa
J. V. Jamison
Hia
Matthews
Clu
Mathews
Villinger Club
Potter Aratea
Anyon
Huard
Pitchers who hit and football as a sport clash
Gil Says discusses pitchers hitting as a rarity in the American League with Ruth Jamieson and a dozen named players, noting Babe Ruth's pitching and batting fame. The piece also weighs open football's forward pass, coach opinions, and a Dempsey note on boxing and promotion plans.
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Landara
Babe Furth
Deforet
Talsalann
Babe
Cutchald
Charila Jamieson
Cleveland
Ruth
Lily
Jamieson
Jamieson Hetie
Gibbons to battle Norfolk for return bout at MSG
Davis J. Walsh writes that Gibbons will again seek a return fight with Norfolk after his Christmas show at Madison Square Garden. Odds favor Gibbons, with Norfolk aiming for a knockout. Harry Wills’ previous blowouts influence betting and plans for a possible spring meeting with Dempsey.
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Davis J. Walsh
Newton
Dee
Tom Gibbing
Horatio Alger, Jr
Kid Norfolk
Madison Square Garden
Dempsey
Norfolk
Hoya
Mr. Rickard
Hag
Gibbons
Dempsey Hott
Jack Kearns
Los Angeles
Nest Spring
Odda
Kia
Harry Wills
Thia
Pennant Plays in Basketball By COAGH H. B. ORTNER
Basketball strategy notes outline a fast floor offense with coordinated passes and cutting motions. The piece mentions players by numbers and emphasizes quick ball movement and proper start of plays. It notes Jigga Douoius, Dover club manager, will reassume managerial duties at Dover.
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H. B. Ortner
Cornell
Tenna
Whn
Umber
MM Tyihey
Alde
Rhonid la
Thia
Ole
Thea
Humhisr Oa
Jigga Douoius
Dover
Mastern
Tunney Knocks Out Smith in 15 Round No Decision
In New Orleans Gene Tunney defeats veteran James Smith in a 15 round no decision bout at the Coliseum. Tunney floors Smith twice and hands the longtime fighter his first knockdown in a 14 year career marked by nearly 70 fights. The result relied on a majority opinion.
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Tunney
Smith
New Orleans
Dee
Bayonne
N. J
Wags
Gene Tunney
Tanney
Noose
P Smith
Ty Cobb to Play One More Year in Baseball
New York reports Ty Cobb will play one more season then retire from active baseball. He plans to focus on offloading the Tigers from the bench and hopes to rely on a strong outfield next year, limiting his own playing time mainly early in the season.
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New York
Ty Cobb
Tigers
Cobb
National League to Open Here Amid Demand for Johnson Exit
New York reports say the National League will open its annual meeting at the Waldorf Astoria with calls for Ban Johnson’s resignation over the Giants scandal and Landis conduct. American League leaders may echo the demand, while minor leagues and trades swirl around Chicago and New York team deals. Johnson’s attendance is in question as illness sidelines Phil Ball and Mrs Landis stays west.
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New York
Ban Johnson
Hotel Waldorf Astoria
Ellie Ban
Giants
Toto
Dolan O’connell
Johnson Ais
Major League Agreament Foctilidelug Landis
National League
American
Landis
Sone
Po Ay
Johnson
Phil Ball
St. Louis
Chicago
Celtics to meet Hagers Town Hibs on December 49
The Original Celtics, a top US basketball club, head to Hagerstown for a December 49 game against the Hibs. The Celtics boast a high powered lineup and aim to top last year’s performances with star players like Horse Haggerty, while upcoming opponents include the Overlands and Palace Five. Johnny Noon and Sacker join the winter scene, with Firpo earning subpar pay in prior drubbings.
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Celtics
Pam
United States
Lad Peagan
Hagerstown
Tha
Hibs
Madison Baquere Garden
Tez Rickard
Algatians
Horse” Haggerty
Babe Ruth
Johnny Noon
St Paul
Ingt Peason
Detroit Tigers
Johnny
Evening Sun
Baltimore
Newn
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Gruen Watches Towelers
Kinch Lite
Tore Cverything
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Norte Potomac
Landig
West
Te Man
Wilant Cub
Marts
George Kelly
Cubs
Sarah Meusel
Reds
Bill Terry
Ioward
Rigas Stephenson
Magerytown Roofing and Paint Company Thon
Jiles A. W. Prasklin
Royal Clothes Shop
W. Washington Street
Altaana
Overlands
Royagr Collegians
Elks
Wednomlny
Palaca Five
Burky Harris
Washington
Palace
Firpo
Charley Weinert
W. P. Beard
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Garver Furniture Co
Potomac St
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Scooters Automobiles
Franklin Street
Hagerstown, Md
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Footer
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OUR Christmas Club
Home Bank
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Washington Square
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Leitereburg
Boonsboro
Maryland Surety & Trust Company
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