Minor leagues clash over players option rule
The minor leagues oppose the major leagues\" 15 players on option with minor clubs, seeking the eight player limit. The Hartford meeting left Secretary Farrell insisting Landis authorized the practice, while minors charge rules were meant to be joint but have not been amended. They warn the 15 man cap leaves the minors as training grounds for majors and worry about a player surplus and free agent issues.
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New York
Hartford
Farrell
Landis
Majors
Amuinon
Onn Rat Con
Sports Promised Bluejackets When They Visit Hawaii
Honolulu residents await a fleet visit as all territorial sports facilities will be at U S naval use during maneuvers next spring. A fleet committee maps athletic fields for backup and copies go to the fleet before arrival. Baseball championships may be held here with several track meets at the fair grounds and boxing and wrestling on the program. The harbor crew race course in Honolulu Harbor will be opened to fleet crews, recalling its whaling era when 500 vessels once moored there.
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Honolulu
United States
Hawaiian
Territorial Fleet Committee
Kings of
Hawaii
Benny Leonard Quietly Retires Rich and Famous
Retired prize fighter Benny Leonard reportedly earned well over 500000 and ranks behind only Jack Dempsey among the wealthy. The ring did not provide all his fortune, but it has given him enduring prestige and drawing power for theatres.
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Benny Leonard
Jack Dempsey
Nurmi's low stride may redefine modern sprint form
The article weighs whether Paavo Nurmi improves running form or proves endurance and natural running can win without the usual technique. It contrasts Nurmi's flat footed, smooth glide with traditional toe striking, and notes his indoor mile and 5,000 meter records.
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Nurmi
Dean Cromwell
Charlie Paddock
Paddock
Theeari
Joie
Alg Secord
Ray ‘Hahn
Sep
Finland
Guillemot
Paris
Glazner Offered for Trade as Phillies Rebuild
Philadelphia right hander Glazner, once co leader in wins, becomes market material as Fletcher eyes young talent. The Phillies seek better field support and may swap Glazner for pitching help, with Williams also potentially on the block as a new team policy favors youth.
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John B. Foster
New York
Butcher Gllazner
Philadelphia Nationals
Glazner
Pittsburgh Pirates
Babe Adams
Pittsburgh
Phillies
Philadelphia
Fletcher
Williams
Chicago
East
Ski jumpers dazzle in New York with bold feats
The piece extols Ole Jansen and other Nordic ski jumpers in Paterson and notes Paavo Nurmi’s record runs in New York. It contrasts running and jumping, praising the art of ski jumping while observing a growing northern United States interest. The column also discusses 1927 golf ball changes and potential effects on international play.
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Lawrence Perry
New York
Paevo Nurmi
Madison Square Garden
Ole Jansen
Norway
Alberta
Canada
North Jersey Country Club
Paterson
N. J
Sigrid Stormwall
Phillies eye young talent to bolster roster
Philadelphia scouts target several young prospects in Beaumont and Texas league for 1925 season. O’Neal a pitcher with disputed ownership is eyed for potential impact if he proves his worth. Huber, a Beaumont third baseman, may reinforce infield defense while Fillingim the spitballer could deliver 19 or 12 victories to offset Glasner’s departure.
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Dickers
O'Neal
Philadelphia
Beaumont
Tex
Billies
Huber
California
Fletcher
Fillingim
Boston
Phillies
Glasner
Famous Pugilist Now a Tailor in Colusa California
George La Blanche, famed 1889 pivot punch knockout artist once known as the Nonpareil, has lived in Colusa for over a year working as a tailor under the name George Ferguson. He fought as a marine of the eighties and was hailed as a champion before touring Australia with a party led by John L. Sullivan.
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Colusa
Cal
George la Blanche
Duck Dempsey
George Ferguson
Jooks Hiarty
Newpariel
John L. Sullinee
Australia
Yankees land Shocker trade nets three pitchers
New York urges trade to move Shocker from St. Louis paying Browns with three pitchers including Bush Gaston and a young Toledo recruit Girard. Toledo manager Burke predicts Girard could become top American League pitcher if he learns the basics and steadies his game while Shocker earns praise from umpire Connolly as the league’s best.
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New York
Shocker
St. Louis
New York Yankees
Browns
Hurter
Toledo
Giard
St. Louis Hunters
St. Louis P
Yankees
Bush
Gaston
Girad
Joe O'Brien
Chicago
Jimmy Burke
Girard
Burke
Connolly
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Watson
St. Andrews
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