National Commission faces baseball players petition in Cincinnati
A 500 signatory Baseball Players Fraternity petition faces a January 6 conference in Cincinnati. Officials John P. Henry Jacob E. Mubert Ray W. Collins John B. Mil Edward M. Reulbach express intent to present their case and seek a ruling that could place the fraternity’s demands above conflicting league rules while keeping the national agreement intact.
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Herrmann Backs Fultz On National Agreement
Cincinnati December 29 Chairman August Herrmann of the National Commission says Mr Fultz is correct on article VIII section 1 of the national agreement and it would be useless for him to bring contracts to league directors He adds hearings will occur and the Baseball Players Federation will have its committee heard and demands given early consideration.
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Collision over Nashville Vols management and deals
Nashville stockholder William Hirsig clashes with manager William C. Schwartz over team leadership and deals. Hirsig claims he remains president and decries Schwartz as unsuitable, while Schwartz defends the Callahan Welch and Perry Berger trades and accuses Hirsig of withholding players and betraying trust in Atlanta and Washington negotiations.
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Ohio
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Heinemann Promises Strong Team for Pelicans
Heinemann pledges a strong Pelicans lineup after C W Somers completes felicans rebuilding. Heinemann says the board of directors to be elected Jan 6 not yet chosen, but he has likely named his future staff and Dobbs as manager. Dobbs will sign, then head to New Orleans to issue contracts and begin trading bush leaguers Somers imposed.
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Pelican Pilot
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Australasian Tennis Team for Davis Cup Picked
New York dispatch reports speculation over the next spring Davis Cup squad. Names favored include Wilding Brookes Dunlop and Doust with debate over the doubles pairing and match order.
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Tinker Stays Silent On Federal League Move
Brooklyn club has received no word from Joe Tinker about signing with the Federal League. Brooklyn officials, led by Edward H. McKeever, will defer court action until near season start while awaiting the National Baseball Commission’s stance on Tinker and others. Tinker has not replied to playing terms yet.
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Edward H. McKeever
Vernard York
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Mordecai Brown
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Elberfeld Released By Somers In Pelican Manager Mix
New Orleans report says Norman Elberfeld may not join Somers or any club after a Cleveland conference. Franks’ contract claim clashes with Elberfeld’s higher salary demand and Somers’ likely lack of a suitable opening. Elberfeld’s Chattanooga reserve status complicates signing any new deal.
Ragon Weighs Federal League Offer Over Brooklyn
Pat Ragon, pitcher from Omaha, is seriously considering a Federal League proposal offering a two year contract with a higher salary than his Brooklyn National League club. He says sentiment toward remaining in organized baseball is a minor factor in his decision.
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Fads and Fancies For the Motorist
Fads and Fancies For the Motorist lists new fittings for the Victoria bags and limousine toilet cases, including French ivory inlaid borders and enamel colors. It notes English woven silk sweaters, pointed caps, long tasselled scarfs, cretonne Pullman aprons, georgette and Quickatch motor veils, and fashionable ombre fabrics. Fur robes, corduroy options, and Angora sweaters for men are described with color preferences and practical details.
Carr Opens Baseball University in San Antonio
New York reports Charley Carr will formally open a baseball university in San Antonio Texas next Friday. The school aims to train players to reach the major leagues via a direct route and eliminate the bush league circuit. Carr has recruited experienced men to lead the project.
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Associated Press
New York
Charley Carr
Iseball University
San Antonio
Texas
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Scout Doyle Pushes Rule Change To Penalize Four Wide Balls
Pitching reform urged to curb four wide balls and protect star hitters. Doyle argues umpires should call or eject pitchers who avoid quality strikes, with fines and forced balls as remedies. He supports giving batters a base on balls if a batter declines a good strike. He notes risks of intentional hit by pitches and dulls in late close games.
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Federal League Pledges Backing for Players
Indianapolis December 29 The Federal League will stand behind every one of its players and provide defense if legal action is brought against them. Director J Edward Krause said the reserve clause in players contracts is valid and a court decision could be secured. He dismissed August Herrmann's claim the league lacks funds, saying ample money is available.
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Baseball Slang Glossary From The Diamond Tongue
A reader lists baseball terms and their slang equivalents from pitching to scoring, including innings, balls, hits, and field actions. The guide covers knuckleball, spitball origins, steal plays, exchanges on pitches, and home plate with cross references to common synonyms used by writers and players.
Parker Wins Race But Strains Tendon
Parker, the California sprinter, won the race in 11 3-5 seconds but strained a tendon at the finish and had to be helped from the field. Team manager Piexotto said Parker will not run for about three weeks. Other results include Hall winning the mile in 4:44 with a 65 yard handicap, and Gaughey taking the shot put with 43 feet 1 inch. Templeton moved from third to second in the pole vault at 11 feet 3 inches.
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