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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1918

Page

4

Heydler to Oppose Ban's Board Plan

New York Dec 13 President John A Heydler of the National League outlines views on changes from the American League meeting in Chicago He notes support for some proposals including a May 1 start and a shorter schedule while opposing the current three man national commission He says a one man commission may be favored and must be free of baseball business interests Herrmann is respected but not as the agent of a continuing system

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American Assn keeps 154 game schedule amid AL cutback

Minneapolis report states the American Association approves a 154 game season from May 1 to late September, resisting the American League move to 140 games. President T J Hickey cited full support from the meeting, with Toledo the only absent club while Roger Bresnahan stayed in Chicago.

Minneapolis American Association T. J. Hickey Toledo Hoger Bresnahan Chicago

Cantillon Likely To Coach Milwaukee Club Next Season

Milwaukee December 13 Joe Cantillon former Washington Nationals manager and long time Minneapolis pilot is expected to lead Milwaukee in the American Association next season. Officials note Cantillon’s popularity and drawing power as attendance jumps 25 percent when his teams visit. Other notes mention Giants secretary John Foster denying Mathaw ownership rumors and Hal Vollmer returning to Columbia for spring term. Wedberg to compete in Dublin sprint events next month.

Milwaukee Joe Cantillon Washington Nationals American Association Cantillon Minneapolis Waldike Hal Vollmer Columbia Navy

Lavan May Stay in Navy On Sea Duty Next Season

Chicago reports John Lavan the Washington short stop is in the navy medical corps and likely to remain at sea. He may not appear in the Nationals lineup unless most troops overseas return by spring. Clark Griffith understands the situation but is not worrying about Lavan missing from the roster.

Chicago John Lavan Washington Nationals United States Lavan Navy Clark Griffith

Right Off the Bat and Other Baseball Notes

Baseball notes discuss Chief Bender’s nervous breakdown and hospital, Bert Blue reporting to the Tigers, Ban Johnson’s knockout win, Hugo Bezdek staying as Pirates manager, Charlie Herzog’s Braves future, Cravath and Luderus staying with the Phillies, Pat Moran’s offer from the Giants, Hal Chase with Guantanta rumors, NL schedule setup by Heyder and Dreyfus, and Canadian soldiers’ reinstatement. Also Rutgers seeking a football game with Columbia, and Victor Votere las wounded in France en route to New York amid horse race results and other racing entries.

Chief Bender Athletics Philadelphia Bert Blue Camp Lee Tigers Jennings St. Paul Flash Ban Johnson Hugo Bezdek Pirates Charlie Herzog Braves Cravath Luderus Phils Baker Giants Pat Moran McGraw Philadelphia Pilot Hal Chase Guanta Orstjacker Heyder Barney Dreyfus

Gonzaga Edges Western High 24 23 In Late Basket

Gonzaga defeated Western High School 24 to 23 with a last minute floor basket by Fitzgerald. Costello starred for Gonzaga. Nordlinger led Western with five baskets from seven foul attempts. Gonzaga had previously beaten Business Georgetown Preps and Central Gonzaga.

Gonzaga Western Fitzgerald Costello Nordlinger Georgetown Central L. F Burke Fitzgerald Nordlinger Byrne Herron Duffey Artemus O’donoghth Conard Gonls Gonsegaello Byrne Burke Herr

Western Juveniles Triumph Over Central in Freshman Game

Western defeated Central 24 to 15 in a Freshman league contest. Childress led Central with 10 points. Western’s Denton Hoffman and Weliver starred on scoring plays. Referee Morse and timekeeper Spille officiated.

Western Central Childress Centen Tl Childress Hoffman Rand Weaver Montgomery Wright - Te Hammett Brown Welliver Denton Hoffman R. Childress

Tech freshmen beat Business freshmen in basketball contest

The Tech freshmen defeated the Business freshmen 16 to 2 on the latter's floor with Coach Apple’s squad dominating throughout. Business will meet Georgestown preps in the Ivy gym tonight in a hard practiced, closely contested game. Tech later postponed its junior class track meet due to weather. rescheduled for next week.

A. L. Knapp Tech Business Apple Dorman Georgestown

Pal Moore Named Prospective Bantam Title Contender

London reports Pal Moore of Memphis is viewed as the next bantamweight champion after defeating Jimmy Wilde in the inter allied service tournament. If Moore wins a rematch he would likely meet Pete Herman for the title. Mike O Dowd also impressed in the same tournament and could fight again soon.

London Pal Moore Jimmy Wilde Moore Wilde Pete Herman Mike O'Dowd

Track Gossip Highlights Purchases and Races at Saratoga

Gossip notes Robert L. Gerry buys a yearling full brother to Hodge for 15900 through trainer Kimball Patterson as W. R. Coe expands his Kentucky-bred stable. Saratoga Racing Association president R. T. Wilson plans fewer horses next year while trainers bet on big 2-year-old stables. Race results list multiple winners and challengers across six events, including Laird O'Kirdy, Dahinda, Al Pierce, Waukeag, Transportation, Sabretash, and Mabel Trask, with times and placements for each.

Harry N. Price Robert L. Gerry Hodge Ivan Nannie Hodge Mr. Gerry Kimball Patterson J. W. McClelland Eternal W. R. Coe Kentucky Billy Karrick Laird O’kirk Raldy Garner Lewis Johnson Early Morn Gaugel Deck Healey Malice Sir Dyke Misa Fanie Dahinda Smith Egranate Dartworth Margaret N Cobalt Risponde Dusty Mabel Nse Waukeag Manders Warsaw Garver Robinont Gipsey Transportation Robinson Dr. Charent Peterns Mink Saftaner Fanies Rooderer Frenchy Dr. Campbell Ala B Abo Ran

Garry Herrmann Faces Fight for Baseball’s Top Job

Garry Herrmann, aiming to retain his post as chairman of baseball’s National Commission, is viewed as having a fighting chance after a rough stretch in New York. Indorsed by the American League but opposed by National Leaguers, Herrmann leans toward retirement from the Reds and a bid to become a neutral commission chief, with Ban Johnson still prominent in the sport’s leadership. Rumors swirl that John McGraw may move toward ownership as Hempstead’s stance shifts, signaling a complex, cross-league power struggle.

Garry Herrmann New York National League National Commission Gothem Reds Garry Herrmann The Linden Antionne Thaneht

Murray or Tilden gets call today

New York December meeting of the United States National Lawn Tennis association discusses whether R Lindley Murray or William Tilden III will top the rankings. The executive committee delays the reveal until tomorrow, with Bassford’s report awaiting approval or rejection as in prior years.

New York United States National Lawn Tennis Association Waldorf- Astoria Hotel Abraham Baseford, Jr R. Lindley Murray Wlliam Tilden 3d United States Bassford

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