New Faces in the American League in 1920s Outlook
Philadelphia reports many changes across AL clubs led by Connie Mack and Clark Griffith. Teams seek new infielders and outfielders, with Harry Lord and Heinie Berger slated for replacement and fresh bouts for second base. Managers Chance and Rickey look to assemble stronger lineups with new pitching and field talent for the coming season.
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Eee
Philadelphia
Con Mack
Connie Mack
Jimmy Callas
Collins
Bodie
Fournier
Heinie Berger
South Siders
Clark Griffith
Birmingham
Naps
O'Neill
Clevelands
Red Sox
Speaker
Hooper
Lewis
Hughey Jennings
Detroit
Jennings
Chance
Browns
Rickey
St. Louis
Billy Jordan to Quit Announcing in Ring
Billy Jordan, a longtime official of the prize ring, will retire after the coming year. Born in Boston and based in California since 1853, he announced major fights and witnessed historic bouts including the Hyer vs Yankee Sullivan clash in 1848. He plans to enter the Old Soldiers' Home in Yountville, California.
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San Francisco
Billy
Dan
Yountie
Cal
Billy” Jordan
Jefferies-Johnson
Rock Mountains
Idan
Ericksburg
Hyer
Sullin
Boston
Jordan
Fornia
Bombardier Wells Faces Doubtful Chances Against Carpentier
London reports that Bom bardier Billy Wells, the English heavyweight champion, is seen as unfocused for his December rematch with French challenger Georges Carpentier. Money troubles and distractions threaten Wells's training as notable patrons including the Earl of Lonsdale Sir William Eden and Lord Ribblesdale express concern.
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International News Service
London
Eng
Bombardier Billy Wells
Carpentier
Earl of Lonsdale
William Eden
Lord Ribblesdale
Hanley Signs With Jersey City Club
Jack Hanley former Manhattan College pitcher who spent time with the Yankees last season has signed with the Jersey City club of the International League for next summer.
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Hanley
Jersey City
International News Service
York
Jack Hanley
Manhattan College
Yankees
Quimet to Go Abroad to Test Golf With British Crack Players
Brookline schoolboy Francis Quimet may travel to Britain to challenge top links players including Harry Vardon and Ted Ray. He recently defeated British greats in his hometown, and American golf fans expect keen matchups on English and Scottish courses.
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O Quimet
Ray
Harry Vardon
Francis Quimet
Brookline
Vardon
M Hale switches from pitching to stage career
Yankee pitcher Marty Mce Hale will pursue acting next spring while Hannes Kolehmainen’s amateur status dispute grows. The report criticizes the Metropolitan AAU registration committee for star chamber tactics and cites rule 10 of Article XI. A bowling contest at Conti street alleys offers two turkey prizes for top three-game scores.
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International News Service
New York
Marty Mce- Hale
Yankees
Kolehmainen
Ubt
Askg
Conti
H. C. Rush
J. Rohmer
Herbert
Carr Heads Baseball College in Texas
Charlie Carr a veteran first baseman and former Detroit captain leads a baseball college in San Antonio Texas. The program will feature twenty diamonds and a staff including Donie Bush Jean Dubuc and Harry Tuthill who brings NFL and major league conditioning experience. Carr announced retirement from active baseball after leading the Kansas City club and aims to develop young players with novel training concepts.
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Charlie Carr
Detroit
San Antonio
Tex
Donie Bush
Jean Dubuc
Harry Tuthill
West Point
Giants
Tigers
Carr
Kansas City Club
American Association
Texas
Ivan Mamutoff Shows Potential as World Class Wrestler
The Russian wrestler Ivan Mamutoff, tipping the scales at 245 pounds and standing six feet four, is described as having the making of a world heavyweight champion. He will appear in Boston late December after a months long U S tour. at 31 he is noted as czar’s bodyguard who took official leave for the trip. He previously defeated Hackenschmidt and Kook in 1904 at St Petersburg and anticipates a future match with Frank Gotch.
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International News Service
New York
Ivan Mamutoff
Boston
Mamutoff
United States
Canada
St. Petersburg
George Hackenschmidt
Johann Kook
Frank Gotch
Lauder Coaching Sought by Columbus Athletics Boss
Harry Fisher, athletics manager at Columbus University, wants Billy Lauder rehired as baseball coach for next season. Lauder may be unavailable due to a business venture in New England. B. V. Davis remains under contract to coach Columbia soccer. Englishman Davis has previous playing and refereeing experience and is Columbia's first paid soccer coach.
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New York
Harry Fisher
Columbus University
Billy Lauder
Billy
New England
B. V. Davis
Columbia
Stobridge
England
New Jersey
Griffith Will Try Out a Sand Lotter
Herman Schwartz a young pitcher from Brooklyn’s sand lots has been signed by Clarke Griffith for a trial with the Washington Senators next spring. He was recommended to Griffith by early scouts and afforded a chance to prove himself in 191? spring training.
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New York
Herman Schwartz
Sand Lots
Brooklyn
Clarke Griffith
Washington Senators
Griffith
Speed to Improve Baseball Wins Says Coach Comstock
Boyd Comstock, former oarsman turned UC coaching staff, argues major clubs could raise winning percentages by speeding players through training. He claims most pros lack developed speed and that Coast and major league players could gain 40 percent more safe arrivals at first base. He cites Los Angeles and Sacramento teams and notes many plays at first base are close.
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Boyd Comstock
University of California
Ad Wolgast Plans December Ring Return
Former world lightweight champion Ad Wolgast, laid up in Cadillac Michigan with bruised ribs, says he will enter the ring in mid December after two weeks more rest and three weeks to regain condition. He dismisses reports of late November fights and vows to seek a championship bout once fit.
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Ad Wolgast
Cadillac
Mich
Charley White
Wilwaukee
Ritchie
New York
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