Doubtful International Clubs Retain Franchises in IL Meeting
At the annual International league meeting in New York Jersey City Syracuse and Reading kept their franchises amid interest from Montreal and Providence. Promoters from Providence and Montreal lingered with hopes, while league officials stressed existing draft rules and the need for minor league majors cooperation on optional players and limits.
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Associated Press
New York
Jersey City
Syracuse
Reading
International League
Montreal
Quebec
Providence
R. I
NoChance for Yanks to Obtain Sam Rice
Rumor claims P Peckinpaugh of the New York Yankees would be traded for Sam Rice of the Nationals and would manage Washington, but Nationals president calls it bunk and says no deal or manager change is planned. Langdon basketball contacts announce five challenges on open date tonight.
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Jain Grifith
Grift
Hoger Peckinpaugh
New York Yankees
Sam Rice
Nationals
VeRbride
Washington
Sam
Mefride
Langdon
Fitzgerald
Rhode Island Avenue
Veach
Ruth
Mouse
Bobby Vyeach
New York
Yankee
Ehmke
Detroit Yankees trade talks stall over Veach and Ehmke
New York negotiators arrive as Ty Cobb and Frank Navin discuss a Detroit Yankee deal centered on Bobby Veach and George Ehmke. The Yankees reportedly offer Mitchell in exchange for Veach and Ehmke with Navin seeking more, possibly an outfielder or pitcher. Huggins may add Gardener options Quinn Piercy Ferguson Roth Hawks, and Bob Shawkey could appeal to Cobb as a pitching replacement.
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New York
Ty Cobb
Detroit Tigers
Frank Navin
Buffalo
Detroit
Yanks
Veach-Ehmke
Mitchell
Vyeach
Ehmke
Navin
Cobb
Tigers
Piteher
Huggins
Quinn
Piercy
Ferguson
Roth
Hawks
Bob Shawkey
Bhmke
Trial of $100000 suit for Playfellow begins
New York dispatch reports the $100,000 suit by Harry F. Sinclair against James A. Johnson over Playfellow the five year old stallion began in Brooklyn supreme court before Justice Frank C. Gannon Jr. The case centers on alleged misrepresentation of the horse’s soundness and alleged windsucking and cribbing traits. Witnesses testified on Playfellow’s performance and health concerns prior to Sinclair’s purchase on June 18.
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New York
Harry F. Sinclair
Rancocas
James A. Johnson
Quincy
Supreme Court
Brooklyn
Frank C. Gannon, Jr
Brennan
Sinclair
Playfellow
Johnson
Brindo and Goulet to Split 5000 Purse in Brind at Madison Lourre Garden
Alf Goulett and Maurice Brocco will divide a 5000 dollar prize for winning the six day Brind at Madison Lourre Garden. Second place earned 4000 dollars for Butt and Cobarn. Third and fourth places drew 3000 and 2500 respectively for Lawrence and Thomas and for Riven Buysse and Van Hevel. The top eight teams received prizes on a graduated scale with Drobach and Hanley taking 1000 for eighth. The report mentions Playfellow, a racing matter, and the trial included testimony by Hildreth who inspected Playfellow and found defects visible only when winning. The jury selection took about two hours and the case continues tomorrow.
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Alf Goulett
Maurice Brocco
Madison Lourre Garden
Butt and
Cobarn
Lawrence
Thomas
Riven Buysse
van Hevel
Drobach
Hanley
Hildreth
Johnson
Sinclair
Richmond Fathering New Collegiate Athletic Alliance
Richmond Virginia December 12 Athletic Director Frank Dobson of the University of Richmond says a new intercollegiate athletic association for Virginia and North Carolina is likely to succeed. Potential members include Richmond Roanoke Randolph Macon Hampton Sidney William and Mary Lynchburg Emery and Henry Davidson Wake Forest Elon Guilford and Trinity. College presidents plan to meet in early January to consider the plan.
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Richmond
Frank Dobson
University of Richmond
Davidson
Wake Forest
Elon
Guilford
Trinity
North Carolina
Arab Gridmen Triumph Over Liberty A C in City Clash
The Arab Athletic club defeated Liberty Athletic club eleven on the Monument grounds yesterday afternoon 19 to 6. Fullback Erick Shacher scored all Arab points. With eight straight wins and no losses Arabs claim the 115 pound District title. Chattanooga purchase: manager Strang Nicklin buys Shortstop Comedy from Jackson Mich and infielder Evans from Rochester NC for next season.
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Arab Athletic Club
Liberty Athletic ‘Club
Monument Grounds
Erick Shacher
Chattanooga
Strang Nicklin
Chattanooga Southern Association
Jackson
Mich
Evans
Rochester
N. C
Turkish Bath at Riges Baths Promises First‑Class Service
The advertisement promises a genuine Turkish bath experience at Riges Baths, praising the system of bathing and sanitary conditions. It notes the barber shop opens at 10 pm and claims the bath never closes, inviting those feeling out of sorts to try the facility.
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Riges
International League Maintains Draft Rule Agreement
International League magnates at the Commodore Hotel, led by President John Conray Toole, announced no changes to the draft agreement with the majors. The current rule, adopted seven years from January 2, 192?, was backed unanimously, with Class AA leagues opposing any alteration and no discussion on draft makeup held.
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Providence
Montreal
Jo Coon
Landis
Minor Leagues
New Yrk
Commodore
John Conray Toole
Toole
Drcait
National Athletic Body Elects Gen Carr President
Gen Julian S Carr of Durham was unanimously chosen president of the new National Athletic Federation of the United States at a Wilson Normal school meeting. Officers include Willian Gude first VP and Ben J Summerhays secretary. a 2 year term and a national scope push for an exhibition stadium in Washington.
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National Athletic Body
Gen. J. C. Carr
Federation
Julian S. Carr
Durham
N. C
National Athletic Federation of the
Willian S. Gude
Herbert T. Shannon
Hanford McNider
American Legion
J. Callahan
Knights of Columbus
Busie Root Rhodes
Ben J. Summerhays
National Federation
J. E. Haas
George W. White
National Metropolitan Bank
B. A. Bowles
The
Potomac Savings Bank
Alen G. Thurman
Rve
W. C. Johnson
War Department
James W. Wadsworth, Jr
New York
J. Carroll Moore
J. B. Tigas
Sla
United States
Memorial
Washington
How Many Irons Should a Golfer Carry
The Approach argues against carrying ten or more irons and urges golfers to use a compact set. The author details seven irons including driving iron, midiron, mashie, mashie niblick, niblick, and putter, explaining each club’s specific range and purpose and noting the need to fit the set to the player’s style. He cites flexibility for distances from about 100 to 200 yards and warns against overcomplicating the bag.
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Mashie Niblick
Grant Rice
Miss Alexa Stirling Says Retirement Likely After Defeat
The article notes Miss Alexa Stirling, once American women’s golf champion, seriously considers retirement after failing to defend her title. It recalls her 1921 near-victory, rivals Cecil Leitch and La tham Hall eliminated, Marian Holling’s surge, and Stirling’s self‑reflection on her game as wind and distance tactics are discussed in a broader golf technique piece.
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Alexa Stirling
Stirling
Cecil Leitch
Latham Hall
Atlanta
Marian Holling
Grace Reserves Top Yosemite Quint In Tight Showdown
Grace Athletic Club Reserves edged Yosemite 27 to 18 in Jormens gym last night in a close contest. Gallan led Grace with several goals, while Hart, Gross and McClosky contributed scoring. Referee O Neill oversaw a ten period game, with the foul line producing key points for Grace.
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Grace Athletic Club
Yosemite Quint
Jormens
Grace
Yosemite
Elmona McCloskey
Stewart - Zab - Estin
Gallan
Hart
Gross
Simmons
McClosky
Stewart
Belin
Foul
Leviathans Fall to Panthers in Narrow 18 16 Loss
In a tight Hastern High gym game Panther Athletic Club of the Patent Office defeated the Leviathans 18 to 16. We Ber led Panthers with 13 points and emerged as the game's star amid rough play. Scoring details list Weiber 2, Dawson 9, Atchison 4, Frye 1, and others.
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Hastern
Panther Athletic Club
Patent Office
Leviathans
Wefber
Panther
Panthers Poattions
Deviathans
Atchigon
Frye Sores
Dawson Wethervie
Bastin Ration
Rosa Greeniey
Wallace Ae McHtafehe
Notre Dame to Meet Centre College in San Diego
Notre Dame will play Centre College on December 26 in San Diego California. Announcement confirms the long-delayed handoff and sets the date for the non-conference clash. Intercollegiate officials in Portland also approve future Eastern Pacific games to be hosted on college fields or rented venues to keep promotions non commercial.
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South Bend
Ind
Notre Dame
Centre
San Diego
Calif
Portland
Oreg
Pacific Coast Intercollegiate Conference
Tilden Takes Up Ice Hockey With Germantown Club
Philadelphia December report notes tennis star Till Tilden, national racquet champion, joining Germantown Cricket Club for a league ice hockey match against Swarthmore Hockey Club. He played center, showed unfamiliar stick handling, and his team lost 1 to 0. Also, M. C. A. juniors beat St. Paul’s Episcopal juniors 22 to 11.
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Philadelphia
Till Tilden
Germantown Cricket Club
Swarthmore Hockey Club
Tilden
Babe Ruth Refuses to Quit National Baseball
The article notes Babe Ruth will not quit baseball despite suspension and heavy fines. It describes fan support, possible Landsis reconsideration, and a spirited lobby by club owners and figures like Ruppert, Huston, and McGraw. It also covers Washington Nationals president Clark Griffith pursuing major league trades to bolster the team for a pennant in the upcoming meeting.
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Judge Landis
Babe Ruth
Ruth
Yankee Mauler
Tighest
Nick Altrockworth
Nationals
Continental
New York
Cols
Ruppert Aml Huston
Yunker Hares
al Stoneham
John J McGraw
New York Nationals
Nick Altrock
McGraw
Nick
Clark
Comeian
Ruppert
Huston
Giants
Stoneham
del Euston
Avenue Stadium
Clark Griffith
Griffth
Buffalo
Jilly
Griffith
Washington
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Fox
National Capital
Britfith
Natiosnals
Griffith Denies Dugan Purchase From Athletics
Connie Mack has no intention of trading Joe Dugan to Griffith says. President Griffith claims no knowledge of any deal. The Nationals club confirms Mack’s position that Dugan must play for the Athletics or not at all, implying no immediate sale.
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Dugan
Athletics
Connie Mack
Joe Dugan
Griffith
Nationals
Ehlogram
Mack
Philadelphia
Joe
Navy Wrestlers Schedule Action Across Broad Circuit
Annapolis Md Dec 12 Naval academy wrestlers announce a busy season with matches spanning a wide area. The marquee clash is at Pennsylvania State on March 11 as the midshipmen visit the opponent’s gymnasium along with matches against Brooklyn Poly Washington and Lee Pennsylvania University Brown Lehigh and Massachusetts Tech all hosted at Annapolis. Dartmouth or West Virginia expected as the March 4 visitor with Dartmouth most likely.
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Annapoli Md
Naval Academy
Pennsylvania State
Midshipmen
Brooklyn Poly
Washington and Lee
University
Pennsylvania
Brown
Lehigh
Massachusetts Tech
Annapolis
Dartmouth
University of West Virginia
Navy Seeks Fair Look for Star Grid Picks
Charlottesville Va December 12 Thomann Hellman Hall of Lothair Md tonight chosen captain of Virginia 1922 football squad. Critics rate Navy players Koehler Carney and Frawley overlooked on All America All Atlantic All Masters teams amid debate over selection fairness and the Navy line’s strength.
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Charlottesville
Thomann Hellman Hall
Loth~air
Navy
Koehler
Carney
Frawley
Cruiles
Jboung
Hag
Therm
Tendler to Meet Friedman Again in NYC Elimination Fight
Sailor Friedman of Chicago and Lew Tendler of Philadelphia clash at Madison Square Garden Friday night in an elimination bout to earn a title shot at lightweight champion Bennie Leonard. The pair have met four times previously, Friedman winning three decisions.
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Sailor Friedman
Chicago
Lew Tendler
Philadelphia
Madison Square Garden
New York
Bennie Weonard
Salior
Yankees Face St Paul Floor Team in sixth game
The Congress Heights Yankees meet the St Paul basketers in a fast, early season clash tomorrow night. Ford may start at guard, Ingley at center, with Heddens and Atherton anchoring the line for the District champions as Shaffer experiments with the lineup.
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Congress Heights
Yankees
St. Paul
Cornell Nine to Play Hilltoppers in 1915 Schedule
Ithaca N Y Dec 11 Cornelia baseball schedule announced today lists dates April 6 7 against University of Virginia at Charlottesville United States Naval Academy at Annapolis Georgetown Johns Hopkins Pennsyl vania at Philadelphia and Ithaca Pennsylvania series in June 17. St Josephs Midgets claim 65 pound football title in District request games via manager J L Remhardt Lincoln 4422.
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N. C
Cornelia
University of Virginia
Charlottesville
United States Naval Academy
Annapolis
Georgetown
Johns Hopkins
Baltimore
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
SY. Joseph's
St. Joseph's
J. L. Remhardt
Lincoln
Floyd to captain Tar Heels in 1922
Raleigh NC Dec 12 A G Field of Fairmount will captain the 1922 North Carolina State college football team and J E Teague of High Point will be manager, selections made at a meeting honoring the 1921 team which won this year's state collegiate championship.
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Raleigh
G Field
Fairmount
North Carolina State College
J E Teague
High Point
Heavy grapplers scarce in colleges this winter
New York report notes a shortage of heavyweight wrestlers across colleges. Cornell lists 170 men for its squad but none prove dependable in the 175 and unlimited classes. Lehigh and Brooklyn area colleges also struggle to field sufficient contenders as Stevens and Brooklyn prep for possible candidates.
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New York
Little Felicwa
Cornel
Lehighs
Bethlehem College
Gotham
Stevens
Brooklyn Party
Polaible
Floor games booked for school tossers
Scholastic basketball teams will get underway today Gonzaga faces Emerson Institute Five in the Gonzaga gym and Eastern High school meets St Albans quintet in the latter's gym.
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Emerson Institute
Eastern High School
St Albans
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