Settlement of His Affairs to Be Taken Up at Meeting
President Charles Somers of the Cleveland Club will quit the American League affairs at the league’s annual meeting next Wednesday. Trading in Frank Baker’s services looms large as bidders from Philadelphia New York and St Louis seek a deal. Connie Mack of the Athletics and President Johnson indicate league will not block Baker’s sale. A vice president to succeed Somers is on the program, with little sentiment for changing opening dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Charles Somer
Frank Baker
Philadelphia Club
Comiskey
Cor Baker
New York Americans
Inala
Louie
Johnson Waa
Bny Wey
Baker
Connie Mack
Athletics
Chicago
Jonson
Geil
Somers
Prescient Tohngon
Pred Hill Wins Twenty Third Ammoud At Madison Square
New York December 11 Pred Hill of Monton and Alfred Granda of Aum Dealin won the twenty third amoud at Madison Square Garden. The crowd watched as various runners finished with times around late evening. Other placings followed in the event with noted names listed among the field.
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New York
Pred Hill
Monton
Alfred Granda
Aum Dealin
Airy
Madison Square Darden
Mylene
Gaoutet
Grondaine
McNamiwin
White
Mirgin
Law
Tomee Ami Eehun
Ese
Dupay
Katen Wat Maddon
Wolihme
Ant Moras
Sevanti
Fintay
Usatv
Princeton Faces 1916 Football Prospects After Mass Exits
Princeton prepares for the 1916 gridiron season under Coach Speedy Rush with a strong varsity and reserves, while major losses hit rival Harvard Cornell and Yale. About forty players graduate across the four programs, including Princeton captain Mahan and leading scorers Barrett and Law, limiting scoring returns and shifting team balance for next season.
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Princeton
Rush
Rince
Iosea
Harvard
Cornell
Yale
Barrett
Ithaca
Aruryard
Mahan
Law
le Gore
Magnates Discuss Ban on Rowdyism Among Braves Players
President Jamos J. Gaffney of the Borton National League Club has informed Braves players he will not tolerate rowdy conduct next season. The move impresses other magnates, likely to be discussed at the annual meeting. Clubs aim to conserve competitive spirit while reducing umpire batting and delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamos J. Gaffney
Borton
Braves
Wether Teague
Clit
Neasns
League
Ohio State Football Schedule For Next Fall
Ohio State to play the same seven opponents as last season. The slate opens October 7 against Wesleyan, then October 14 at Berlin, October 21 at Timolsy, and continues with games at Chambalen and additional dates not fully legible.
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Ohio State
Columbus
Scheduche
Bio Wesleyan
Berlin
Timolsy
Chambalen
Changes in Basketball Rules Spark Debate Across League
A new code reshapes play with less roughness and calls for cleaner ball handling. It bans body checking and charging, restricts guarding from behind, redefines the dribble, and outlines running with the ball. Four personal fouls eject a player. new rules aim to speed and clarify the game.
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Chiratian Association
Gam
Cnsentral
Vorte
New Gridiron Hybrid At Cornell Named Gridiron
A new sport blending football and basketball, called Gridiron, was conceived by Professor Vi T Young at Cornell. Played on a football field with eleven players per side, it allows passing, carries the ball for more than ten yards, and discourages waist tackling, aiming to replace soccer in Cornell collegiate sport.
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Cornell
Vi T. Young
Cams
I Gil
Aiden
Intercollegiate Regatta Sets Thames Rowing Dates
The ND Change program outlines rowing events for Poughkeepsie and New London intercollegiate regatta on the Thames with Yale and Harvard joining their annual four-mile race on Friday June 23. Houkiikeopalo regatta slated for Saturday June 17. Schools like Cornell Pennsylvania Symeiian Columbia and likely the winning college to crown the Paolo constitute the Intercollegiate Rowing Association lineup. Haverford defeated Yale 2 to 1 in a soccer football match played in New Haven.
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Poughkeepeie
New Landat Inter Saldgiata Realine
Collegee
Yale
Harvard
Thames
Cornell
Pennsylvania
Symeiian
Columbia
Paolo Constituter Collegiata Ragetta Rii
Jean
Rowltik Avsocii
Lion
Henley
New Haven
Conne Dge
Haverford
Somers Seeks Selling Interest in Slaveland Club
Charles W. Somers, owner of the Slaveland baseball club, plans to dispose of his stake amid ongoing financial difficulties. The team has reportedly lost money for two years, with previous offshore arrangements in question and ongoing concern over the club’s stability.
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Charles W. Somers
Somers
M Commit
Football Briefs From Morgantown News Sheet
In Morgantown on December 11 a football brief notes backfield strength with backs averaging 6.55 yards per rush and 125 carries. It mentions plans for freshmen to carry much of the dirt work next fall, Harry Curry and Dorsey Brennan cited for service, and the team facing Wesleyan and Washington and Jefferson dates. Basketball mentions several university players preparing for holidays and trips, with a note on hospitality for Mr. Smith and party.
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Morgantown
Harry
Curry
Marion
Ted
Hintch
Young Men's Christian Association
Hatch
Grover Cleveland Alexander Talks Poor Condition For World Series
Grover Cleveland Alexander reflects on his World Series performance saying he was not in his best form during the decisive games. He recalls pain in his shoulder and back, pitching through discomfort, and contrasts his strong one hit game with the overall disappointment of the series. He credits teammates for their effort while noting personal struggle with illness and nerves.
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Grover Cleveland
Alexander
Narse
Feault
Brooklyn
Ofr
Boela
Moran
Cheney
Daubert
Sayer
Petthur
Piayer
Braves
Grorry
USA
Corot
Ntake
Avery
Santo
Annie
Peter Chan Todid
Jamirwil
Lewin
Pieyer
Eames
Leewix Tn
Ohare
Frat Game Recap At Cumbyriand Sunchild Strong
A fragmented report from Cumbyriand notes a December 18 event in a local college setting. Davis leads a strong effort as the team prepares for a decisive clash described as the strongest in the district. The contest outcome remains unclear due to garbled lines but the performance hints at a competitive effort and steady defense.
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Bare
Christian Kananie
Coaah
Davis
Fragmentary OCR Note on Eading Otfelder Names
Fragmentary readable text mentions Edding Otfelder twenty and Mayne names with unclear context. No clear event dates places or organizations emerge in the readable segment.
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Charles Somers
West Virginia
White Sox
Stove League
Uys
Tim Fontune
Rome
Wraith
Gmttaral
Joe Jackson
Murphy
Fournier
Uaicago White Sox
Jackson
Des Jardien
Maroon
Paul Raymond den Jardien
University of Chicago
Shady
Orient
Chicago Nine
Page
Bexotalien
Werve
Aeaid
Stag
Hill
Grenda
James €. Gaffney
Sime. Teans
Gridiron
Iy Invent
Prof
Tounn
Poughkeepsie
New London
Charles W. Somera
Weston
Iso
Galley
Peatis
Athletic Board
Oriders
Dorsey Brennan
Fred Chen
Harry Curry
Stansbury
Sit
West ‘Virginia
Wesleyan St. Fairmont
Washington and
Jefferson
Weshington and
Goring
Will
Thoms
Tripa
Doughar
Shrughron
Latterier
G. P
Thas
Shrughrod
Alt Smith
S Smiak' 1
Tunek
Honttor Cha
Outme
Agate
Canre
Smihbeand
Herbert
Sade
Dons Webster
West Virenrim
Witherspoon
Ferson
Lambert
Rees
Phillies
Eading Otfelder
Fred Smith
Fle Montreal Ciuipan
Laag
Neo Mayne
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