Baseball magnates rescind foul strike rule and adopt 154 game schedule
Chicago dispatch reports the American League at its annual meeting rescinded last year’s foul strike rule and backed a 154 game season to align with the National League. Opening day set for April 15, with a committee to negotiate the rule with the NL. Also discussed Pacific Coast League ties, contract uniformity, and Washington club ownership updates.
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Oski Wow Team Wins First Game of Season
The Oski-Won team defeated the Orientals 12 to 2 in a season opener at Training School. Notable players Miller Riggs and Plescaner are listed, with Hollards as forward. The team, reported from School 4, plans further games with Manchus and other state teams.
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Diddle and Gaston Lead MT HS Basketball Practice
The Manual Training High School basketball team reshuffles positions with Spohr moving to forward and Diddle replacing him. Gaston guards the first five while Cook shifts to the second team. The squad shows quick improvement under Hirameon as new plays are tested.
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Girls Team Opens Season In Local Gym Match
The girls basketball squads of Short Fidge and Menval Training High Schools meet in the German House gymnasium this afternoon for their season opener at 3 30. Referee is Coach Kelly of Butler. Teams feature L Schuimeyer Krause A Grothaus M Baker and G in positions as listed.
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Indianapolis Racing Association to stage two B16 race meets next summer
The Indianapolis Racing Association met at the Grand Hotel and planned two six day and five day harness meets with purses totaling 2000 dollars to 2500 dollars. They aim to secure dates in the Great Western or Gas Belt circuits and may seek Grand Circuit status while considering a harness circuit, with Lou Dillon sought for exhibition.
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Dewey and Tucker Vie for Paused DePauw Captaincy
Greencastle Ind Dec 17 Tomorrow noon and evening settle captaincies for DePauw football and basketball. Dewey and Tucker, seasoned players, contend for football leadership while Burnett and McLean chase the basketball honor, amid growing school athletic interest and a financially backed season schedule.
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Von der Ahe May Again Enter Baseball Field
Dec 16 St Louis Chris Von der Ahe contemplates returning to baseball amid a lawsuit against the Robisons and the National League. He argues a court ruling in his favor could force rivals to pay, potentially allowing him to take control of a club and reenter the sport. Supporters say he could win, while others fear clubs would bar him from the National League.
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Tobin May Succeed O'Hara as Captain
Logansport Indiana reports captain Patrick O'Hara of the Central League polo team has resigned and is likely to join Anderson in the Western League. O'Hara played half back with the team and was a member of the Anderson tet last year. The news hints Tobin may take the captaincy.
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Social Turner Juniors Edge Rivals 12–10 In Overtime
The Social Turner Juniors defeated the Rivals 12 to 10 after five minutes of overtime in a rough game at the German House gym. Churchill scored the winning basket on a pass from Captain Rominger as six players were knocked down at various points. Cook led Social Turner Juniors with strong work, while Rominer and Churchill starred for the Rivals.
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Diamond Dick Ready to TKO O'Brien in Kingston Club Fight
CHICAGO fighters gauge odds for a December 18 bout as Diamond Dick trains in top form and bets surge. Mike Ward's signed O’Keefe clash is delayed by a cold, forcing a weeks postponement. Philadelphia featherweights Sammy Smith and Lee Ryal arrive seeking trouble, with Smith noted for past duels with Corbett and Ryal after a Terry McGovern bout.
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No Ball Bearings Alleged in Lou Dillon Sulky
The Cleveland Driving Park secretary denied Bonners charge that Lou Dillon used ball bearings in her high wheel sulky when she set a 2 0 record at Cleveland last September.
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Owners and jockey suspended in New Orleans race
In New Orleans on December 17 the stewards suspended owners C. E. Burnett & Co. and jockey Livingston for the Bengal race after a dissatisfactory performance. Huzzah and New York were favored winners as weather stayed clear and track fast.
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Indiana Holds Banquet for Football Team and Clevenger Honored
Indiana University celebrated its football season with a banquet in Bloomington attended by nearly 200 students alumni and faculty. Zora Clevenger dominated remarks as the star center whose last season inspired hopes he will return next fall to aid Coach Horne and lead Indiana to top state honors. The team is expected to return intact and build on a season noted for strong midseason play and a resilient finish.
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Berry Holds Record In Central League
Fort Wayne’s defense dominates Logansport as Berry earns a club record with superior goaltending and Jason seals the win. Marion and Richmond clash. Marion dominates with Burgess and Cameron anchoring defense. Jean, Lewis, and Warner star for Marion.
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Trade marks gone for Jack ONeill and Miner Brown
St Louis fans react negatively to the trade sending catcher Jack ONeill and pitcher Miner Brown to Chicago for Jack Taylor. ONeill, beloved for clutch defense and long fouls, leaves a void in the Cardinal lineup while Brown ends the season strong, ranked among top Cardinal pitchers. The brother battery era ends as Donovan notes its draw of patrons and value.
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Pillsbury to Play Chess in Chicago this Weekend
Chicago reports that H. N. Pillsbury, the chess champion, will perform Friday and Saturday events with a highlight on Saturday afternoon a blindfolded game.
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Long-priced horses lead Ingleside card at Francisco track
At Ingleside, long-priced runners dominated the front, with Kickumbob winning at 15 to 1 and Elfin King at 10 to 1 in the last race. Lord Melbourne, winner yesterday, again led a field in the mile and seventy yards, as Frank Doss increased bets on him but Sidney Bender kept him. Rasp fell in the final event, Wright only stunned. Summaries note multiple races with winners and times, and Ingleside entries for Friday list several contenders in various races and handicaps.
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Mallory Invincible At Anderson Goal
In Muncie Indiana on December 17 Anderson upset Muncie 7 to 5 as Mallory stopped 56 shots and was named the standout defender. Higgins led Muncie with 12 rushes while Mercer and Wodtke each scored and Anderson’s defense carried the win with Cusick and Klobedanz officiating before a 1500 crowd. In Richmond Indiana Arthur Houghton suffered a sprained ankle but played on and will miss the next game.
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Danville Rolls Over Kokomo in Banner Night Victory
Danville defeats Kokomo before a large banner crowd in a high scoring rink game. Sutherland stood out in goal and Campbell produced dynamic drives as Danville led from the first period. Final score Danville 6 Kokomo 2.
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Harvard Coaches Form Association
In Boston on December 17 a meeting of 38 former Harvard football coaches led to the formation of the Harvard Football Graduates Association. The group aims to shape year to year football material, settle disputes with other colleges, and review player eligibility as a judicial body while keeping the coach system intact. A steering committee was chosen including Wrightington, R. D. Wrenn, S. W. Cameron Forbes, J. W. Halliwell, W. T. Reid, and Malcolm Dowall.
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Purdue Gymnasium Fund Inches Toward $100000 Goal
Purdue University in Lafayette Indiana plans a major influx to its gymnasium fund as the Big Four Railroad pledges a gift. After holidays classes and faculty committees will push subscriptions to reach the 100000 target to build and equip a model gymnasium. President Stone supports the campaign though busy with duties.
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UC Finance Committee Reveals Larger MacKowan Defalcations
Berkeley Cal Dec 17 The UC board finance committee disclosed former Secretary MacKowan's defalcations will reach at least $0,000, over a seven year period, with McKowan having little personal money. He attended the meeting and was turned over to the sheriff at its end.
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Fragmentary Notice of Traffic Delay in Multiple Cities
Partial OCR fragment lists timing and routes through Whiteland Franklin Amity Columbus and express streets. Mentions Greene car and points car with vague times 9.9 and mm. through cars si Pnes at Tor Gout.
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Transit schedule update for Indianapolis Martinsville line
The Indianapolis and Martinsville Rapid Transit Co. announces station details at 47 Kentucky Avenue and 113 PM timetable markers. Service runs from Lee Intermediate to Martinsville with a half hour limit and car 628 designated to Martinsville, with next larger car at 1:13 AM.
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