League votes against interleague World Series plan
The American League, meeting in Chicago on November 7, voted unanimously against replacing the World Series with a general interleague series. The league approved some Player Federation demands, appointed a rules committee, and scheduled a December meeting to discuss revisions.
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Harvard’s Back Field Shows In Great Shape Ahead Of Princeton
Harvard finished practice behind closed gates in Cambridge with a half hour session featuring punting and drop kicks. Brickley and Mahan excelled in kicking drills as Logan, Brickley, Hardwick and Mahan are tipped for an all star back field against Princeton. Captain Storer sidelined by a sprain. A 35 man squad departs for Princeton with a stop in New York before the game.
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Almendares Blanks Brooklyn Team 3–0 in Havana
Havana November 7 Almendares baseball club defeated the Brooklyn National League team by a 3 to 0 score. The game was played yesterday in Havana with Almendares securing the shutout.
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Junebugs Fly Too High For Hill Dillies
The Junebugs of Spring Hill College defeated the Hill Dillies 87 to 0 on Maxon field Thursday afternoon. Brunette starred with three touchdowns including a 50 yard interception return, while Dr Ollinger and West scored and blocked for Mobile players. Wilson Gaillard led the Hillbillies with strong rushing and tackling.
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Y M C A Strength Shines in League Opener
The Y M C A basketball league opened with strong showings from teams No 2 and No 3 before a large gym crowd. Team 2 defeated team 1 25 to 22 with R Blue scoring 10 of 22 for team 1 while Ash led team 2. Team 3 topped team 4 25 to 20 as Phillips and Baumhauer starred for the rivals.
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Eddie Plank's Home Folks Honor Veteran Pitcher at Banquet
Two hundred of Eddie Plank's home folks gathered in Gettysburg Pennsylvania for a banquet honoring the Athletics pitcher. Guests included Manager Connie Mack Eddie Collins and Harry Davis of the Philadelphia club. Local baseball enthusiasts attended and a diamond scarf pin was presented to Plank.
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Manager Moyle Signs Semi-Pro Catcher
Minor league actions include catcher Wagner, a Chicago semi-pro, signed by Birmingham Southern League. Charles Williams, treasurer of the Chicago Nationals, arranged a six game Cubs series with the Philadelphia Athletics at Jacksonville and Tampa during spring training, and a six game series with the St. Louis Americans at Tampa and St. Petersburg Florida.
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Auburn Tech Struggle Saturday Decides Championship Color
The Auburn Tech clash looms as a semi final in the race for the 8S L A A title. A single touchdown may decide the outcome with Georgia and Vanderbilt looming as the only major rivals. Tech’s strong showing boosts their championship hopes despite Vanderbilt’s upset.
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Yale Men in Good Shape for Saturdays Struggle
Princeton New Jersey November 7 The Princeton varsity football eleven held a light signal drill and practice for interference on kicks. Law punted about 50 yards. All players are in good condition with regulars likely to play Harvard on Saturday barring any accident.
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Dartmouth Suffers Loss of Two Star Players
Philadelphia November 7 Walter Simpson Penn center likely out for Dartmouth game after a practice injury to his left eye. End Langdon Kons also sidelined. Penn coach reports a tight practice as the team prepares without two key players.
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Tech and Auburn clash in pivotal Southern showdown
Atlanta primes for the South’s key football battle next Saturday as Tech meets Auburn. The game stands as the most significant fray south of the Mason-Dixon line and will decide one team’s fate in the race.
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Georgia Rally Downs Clemson 18 15 in Augusta Gridiron
Georgia overcame a 15 to 6 deficit in the fourth quarter to beat Clemson College 18 to 15 in Augusta. Logan opened scoring with a field goal, James added a 30 yard TD, and McWhorter led late drives including a pass to Smith for the go ahead score.
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Will Press Place On Governor Tener
A National League committee plans to offer Governor John K. Tener of Pennsylvania the league presidency to succeed Thomas J. Lynch. Tener would accept if the term were five years rather than one. W. F. Baker says six club presidents favor Tener and that the offer may have been premature.
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Famous old ring figure seeks comfort in home
San Francisco November 7 Billy Jordan 82 to retire as official announcer of the prize ring after the first of the coming year He will go to the Old Soldiers Home at Yountville California Fight followers know him for announcing the Jeffries Johnson fight and other major west of the Rockies events He witnessed the 1848 Hyer Sullivan battle at Fredericksburg and fought for the Union in the Civil War era Born in Boston he moved to California in 1853 and has lived there since
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Harvard and Princeton Ready for Annual Meet
Harvard and Princeton prepare for their annual football clash at University Field in Princeton. Both teams seek an Eastern championship edge as Harvard carries an undefeated record and Princeton, despite a Dartmouth defeat, can still affect the title race. The scene outside the field is festive with school colors and bets, while players rest ahead of kickoff.
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