Rebels Frazee Slated for K C in Chicago Meeting
American League gathering in Chicago described as tame by Clark Griffith with Harry Frazee of the Red Sox not expected to press his insurge. Griffith plans reform talks, travels with Minor to Chicago, and aims for a 140 game schedule while Braves Johnson remains skeptical. Washington manager unfazed by Johnson’s dismissal of reform.
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Windy City
Harry Frazee
Red Sox
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Navy
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Ban Johnson
Baltimore Clubs Threaten Exit Over Draft Elimination
New York report from the International League meeting shows owners ready to continue next season unless the major leagues end the players draft. Dunn warns his club would quit if the draft rule persists. A salary limit proposal based on receipts and disbursements is debated. Hamilton club location undecided after transfer from Syracuse.
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New International League
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Auburn
John Duan
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Dunn
National Commission
Cincinnati
Felue
National Association of Minor Leagues
Fargell
American Association
Hamilton
Canada
Syracuse
Baseball Headlines Race Across the Leagues and Managers
Right Off the Bat Ban Johnson tops favorites as Frazee looms in a coming bout. Leaguers back Cubs for the NL flag with Amele Sam ready to hand them a pennant run. Minor leagues set to debut new fashions in the International and American Associations. Giants seek new talent as McGraw hunts for players. Rumor Clinton Row may miss White Sox manager chance. AL meeting expected to spark action with DuMont likely back with Nationals. Detroit eyes a quick pack, Ty Cobb to sail from France soon. Sam Crane shines in the International circuit while Hinghammton and Jersey City miss out. Cards to face Nationals while Kansas City and Toronto note changes. Heydler's NL presidency would please fans.
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American Association
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Anld Othher
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Clarance Row
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Ty Cobb
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Hamilton
Jersey City
Hinghammton
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Toronto
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Plan More Power For National Commission In Baseball
Chicago December report says the national commission will become the sole administrative power of baseball. President Ban Johnson and AR Tearney discussed reforms from major and minor leagues, proposing a joint meeting of leagues in Chicago in January to act on the proposals. Technical High School's football champions issue a challenge to Toledo High for a potential United States title game. The Navy football team hopes to arrange a game with the Rolling Field Aviators before season end.
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Rennsylvania
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United Staates
Gaffney Aims To Seize Braves Control At League Meet
iGaffney plans to push for Braves management at the National League meeting as financial matters and leadership shakeups loom. Key figures include Arthur Wise and Johnny Wers, with Stallings tied to a long contract that must be addressed if Gaffney gains power.
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George State
Kings
Arthur Wise
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France
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Gaffney
Johnny Wers
Livers
Evers
Bred Mitchel
Fauli
Stallings
Bostod
Stallinga
Joe Kelly
Roger Bresnahan
Too Less In Race Against Heydler In New York Meeting
National League owners gathered in New York for the annual meeting to choose a president and set 1919 policies. John A Heydler and John Conway Toole vie for the top post as Fred Mitchell’s Chicago leadership looms. amendments to the constitution unlikely at one session. pennant awarding to Chicago likely on opening day. race cards show multiple stakes events and horse names amid dense OCR text.
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New York
John K. Tener
National League Baseball Club
John A Heydler
John Conway Toole
League
National Commission
Fred Mitchell
Chicago
Fred Mitchel
Mitchell
England Resumes Winter Racing Meets January First
London dispatch reports winter racing will resume in England on January 1, restoring thoroughbred activity by early February. The Derby date is set at Epsom next year, not Newmarket, reflecting shifts from wartime curtailment to renewed competition.
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England
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Newmarkets
Belmont to release Hildreth as trainer next year
Turf gossip says Maj. Belmont will not renew Hildreth as trainer of his racing stable. Belmont plans to ship many thoroughbreds from England and France to America this winter and place them with a new trainer. The Jockey Club chairman returning in 1919 on a grand scale is seen as good news for turf followers.
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Maj
August Belmont
Maj Belmont
England
France
Jockey Club
Tnrf
Hildreth Prob
Gossip of the Track by Harry N Price
Racing notes discuss apprentice jockey Robinson gaining winter experience on Southern tracks and high stakes looming next year including Latonia Cup Saratoga Hopeful and Preakness. Mentions trainers Odom Bedwell Garth Parr and Godfrey Preece with various yearlings and upcoming winter training plans across Havre de Grace Bowie Laurel and Charlottsville readings.
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Harry N. Price
Ed Moore
C Robinson
Moore
Robinson
Bowe
Saratoga
Baltimore
Potomac
Bellmont
George Odom
Brighton
Hig Pun
Tle
Auy Bedwell
J K. Ross
Laurel Md
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Bowie
Billy Garth
Kentucky
Parr
France
Godfrey Preece
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Quentin Sneece
Inghind
U S Boxers Ready For Title Fights In London
Chatham England December 9 Uncle Sam is ready to begin a second service boxing era with Army and Navy teams training in separate camps. Navy leads with Joe Cox Jack Leiie Hanen Warry Greed Jack O Keefe Rich Mitchell and more. Final eliminations set in London tomorrow.
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Jimmy Dunn
Jack Meuliffe
Joe Cox
St Louis
Jack Leiie
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Pittsburgh
Jack O'Keefe
Rich'e Mitchell
Milwaukee
Joe Kenoski
Cal Delaney
Cleveland
Eliy Whalen
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Young Cheney
Baltimore
Joe Fisher
New York
Pat Moore
Memphis
Eddie McGoor
Oshkosh
Mike O Doud
Gene Delmont
Eddie Shannon
Eddie Couton
New Orleans
Joe Lynch
K © Brown
Death Toll of Grid Stars Heavy in France Frontline Losses
The article lists numerous college and service stars who died on the field of honor in France, naming Harvard Yale Princeton Columbia NYU Dartmouth Amherst and more, with mentions of Navy and military academies, plus a note on upcoming races and local sports figures. It references Derby contenders and mentions George Smith the horse expert and Plucky Derby winner in a scattered, fragmentary fashion.
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Ridinon
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Milla Starr Doherty
H Coolidge
Yale
Wilson Higainboth
Spender
Stillman
Princeton
Toe Cochran
Tutt
Bleuthenthal
Foulke Mclean
Blaworth
Baker
Christie Williams
B Brooks
Brien Tofford Pollard
Turner Meeker
Blodgett
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Healy and Buermeyer
New York
George Smith
George Bith
John Sanford Sterling
Wil Staid van Hentwuchs
West Sets Prewar Athletic Basis as East Debates Plans
Western colleges have settled athletic programs for the coming year while Eastern schools debate resumes. The Big Ten adopts prewar sports on a broad, economical plan with a basketball schedule and baseball schedule tied to fall. Demobilization proceeds after Christmas, with winter and spring football plans to follow and Harvard and Princeton expected to back varsity teams. A heavyweight boxing matchup buoys talk of a Willard Demspey title fight with offers of 75,000 dollars from a California promoter, contingent on Willard’s agreement and possible Mexican boxing access later. Denver promoters have offered 50,000 dollars for a Willard fight, while Coffroth eyes outbidding if travel bans lift.
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Peoceton
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Willard-Dempsey
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Central undergrads urged to join basketball drive amid intercollegiate debate
A college sports column reports Coach Metzler urging Central students to enroll for basketball, noting fifty entries for the meet and a roster including Dasher, Collen, Milly, and Lemon. It discusses intramural and intercollegiate athletics, quotes Alumni News on the controversy, and mentions Cornell President Schurman’s controversial stance.
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Bas Tith
Doen
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Vents
Canooon
Dasher Collen Milly
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Wits
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Baltimore Twirlers Lead International Match Race Circuit
Mic Onieles posted the best win loss in international competition last season as top twirler. Young Worrill, Jack Thinsube, and Patinhan among others posted wins. Dive Waldbauer struggled with 15 starts and 13 defeats. A planned race in Florida features a $5,000 wager with Walter Thin and others. French and Canadian venues in three sites across Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Saskatchewan, and Yukon are mentioned.
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Mtchas
Worrill
Jack Thinsube
Patinhan
Dave
Vietarns
Waldbauer
Washington
Jerseets
Jack Wathop
van le
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