Ebbets Urges Boycott of Minor Leagues in Draft Fight
Charles H. Ebbets proposes a boycott of Class AA and A minor leagues to curb high prices for players. Brooklyn owner argues majors should avoid buying from leagues that refuse to draft, aiming to pressure minors and widen the gap created by the draft. Other league officials weigh limits and broader plans to boost player supply and access to training.
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Charles H. Ebbets
Associated Press
New York
Nationaleague
Charles H Qbbets
Brooklyn
Miners
International League
Landis
Eto
Aananat League
Heydler
International League Adopts 168 Game Schedule
Officials approve an 168 game season from April 19 to September 23 with opening games set in Newark Baltimore Jersey City and Reading. A week of spring training for northern teams in southern parks is approved along with raised waivers fees and a rule against withdrawal after filing. Directors include Dreyfus Veeck Stoneham Grant. salaries for managers and players last season topped 5 million, up about 70 percent in five years.
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New York
International League
Newark
Baltimore
Jersey City
Reading
Heydier
Landis
Barney Dreyfus
Pittsburgh
William Veeck
Chicago
Charles A. Stoneham
George Washington Grant
Boston
Ieydier
Blind grid fan sees big game in Yale bowl
Perry T. W. Hale, a Portland Conn. resident and former Yale all American twenty years ago, described how he could sense game progress in the Yale bowl last fall though blind. He relies on crowd reaction to tell who leads and who wins, with companions identifying passes or plunges. Hale lost sight eight years ago in a chemical explosion at Yale.
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New York
Perry T. W. Hale
Portland
Yale Club
Berzelius Fraternity
Giants eye Carey in bold deal amid league draft dispute
New York report says John J McGraw pursues center fielder Max Carey by trading Merwin Jacobson and Boley from Baltimore to Pittsburgh while weighing Eddie Roush as an alternative. Internal league draft tensions and Maranville market strain a Carey path as Giants seek experienced outfield replacement for Burns.
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New York
Waldorf-Astoria
Giants
Merwin Jacobsen
Boley
Baltimore Club
Jack Bentley
Orioles
Jacobson
Pittsburgh Pirates
Max Carey
John J. McGraw
Eddie Roush
Cincinnati Reds
Carey
Heinie Groh
Pat Moran
Roush
Garry Herrmann
Rousa
St. Louis Cardinals
Rabbit Maranville
Smoky City
Maranville
Baley
Baltimore
Barney Dreyfuss
International League
Jack Dunn
Oriole Stars
McGraw
Pirates
Cunningham
Crown
Timmy O'Connell
Pacific Coast
George Burns
Outer Garden
Eddie Housh
Post Bowlers Defeat Times in City Bowling Standings
Washington Post bowlers solidified first place by sweeping two of three from Times, scoring 556 532 to Times 524 491 after an opening win 502 490. Star team also won three from Herald as Post, Times, Star, Herald lead in order. scores show uneven lines and missing data but indicate Post dominance in recent matches.
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Washington Post
Times
Post
Star
Herald
Star and Herald
Bruher
Nolan
Clouser Crampton
Barber
Aten
Macon
Quincy AC Routs Calvary in Last-Minute Rally
The Quincy Athletic Club defeated Calvary Mission five in Calvary’s gym by a 20 to 14 finish after trailing 14 to 4 at the third quarter. K Smith led with 5 baskets and a goal, while Fowler and Gottwals contributed for the losing side as Quincy's rally dominated the final minutes.
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Quincey A.C
Calvary M. I
Quincy A. C
Quancy
K. Smith
Fowler
Quiner
Calvary
Sweeney
Tacee
Gottwals
Rand
Epiphany Amikecos Defeat Independents In Lopsided Duel
Epiphany Amikecos sprint to a 58 to 17 victory over Independents in a gym game. Dean leads with 10 floor goals, Patton scores eight, Rogers adds four, Plant three, Teimbach and Dezendorf contribute. Referee Mr Archer and scorer Mr Brant listed. Independents are Amiicero Club based with multiple players named in the roster.
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Amikeco
Independents
Buschmen
Amiicero Club
Bordipe
Watson
Plant
Teimbach
Rogers
Patton
Dezendorf
Dean
Leimbach
Mr. Archer
Mr. Brant
Roy Thomas to Return to Majors With Cardinals
New York reports Roy Thomas former Philadelphia outfielder will return to the majors this year as assistant manager to Branch Rickey of the St. Louis Cardinals. Also noted is Tom Hughes famed for a 1914 World Series era arm injury, joining the Cards after coming from Los Angeles by purchase.
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New York
Roy Thomas
Philadelphia
Rickey
St. Louis Cardinals
Los Angeles
the Waldorf
Tom Hughes
Boston Braves
Hughes
Philadelphia Eleven Seeks Local Sunday Game
The Media A A football team unbeaten this season seeks a Sunday matchup with a strong local squad. Preferred opponents include Knickerbockers Mohawks Mercurys Wavy Yard and Truxtons. Interested teams contact Manager Weber 1534 North Redfield Street Philadelphia Pa. Quincy A C meets Washington Barracks Five at Liberty Hall tonight at 8.
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A. A
West Philadelphia
Suburbs
Knickerbockers
Mohawks
Mercurys
Wavy Yard
Truxtons
Weber
North Redfield Street
Philadelphia
Three Cornered Deal Rumored At Pow Wow
New York reports a three way deal involving the Yankees Red Sox and Tigers. Everett Scott of the Red Sox may move to the Tigers for Bobby Veach while Ian Jones could join the Yankees. Pitchers Bill Piercy and Rep Collins might depart the Yankees due to the pitchers need.
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New York
Yankees
Red Sox
Tigers
Everett Scott
Bobby Veach
Ian Jones
Yanks
Bill Piercy
Rep Collins
Mohawks Refuse Challenge From Tim Jordan Pros
The Mohawks management say no chance of meeting Tim Jordan's Washington professionals next Sunday or any time. They will not jeopardize amateur status of the team or individuals. Jordan will seek Baltimore Pros or Charley Brickley's Giants as opponents, hoping for an open date or a strong lineup within a day or two.
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Mohawks
Tim Jordan
Washington Professionals
Jordan
Baltimore Pros
Charley Brickley
Giants
Virginia Tech to Play Local Fives Schedule Announced
Blacksburg Va Dec 13 Clarence F P Miles graduate manager of athletics of the Virginia Poly announced the coming basketball schedule for the season. It includes two games in Washington February 1 Catholic University and February 4 George Washington. The schedule lists January 13 Marshall College Blacksburg 16 Lynchburg College Blacksburg 17 University of South Carolina Hinckley 19 Western Maryland College Blacksburg 21 V M I Lexington 28 University of Tennessee Blacksburg 30 Lynchburg Blacksburg 31 Richmond Athletic Club Richmond February 1 Catholic University Washington DC 8 Johns Hopkins Baltimore 4 George Washington Washington Morris Harvey College Blacksburg 19 Washington and Lee Lynchburg 11 M I Roanoke 13 North Carolina State Blacksburg 15 Roanoke College Blacksburg 24 Washington College Blacksburg 28 V M I Blacksburg
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Clarence
Miles
Virginia Potys
Washington
The
Catholic University
George Washington
Marshall College
Blacksburg
Lynchburg College
University of South Carolina At
Hinckeburg
Western Maryland College
V. M. Lo
Lexington
University of Tennessee
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Lynchburg
Richmond Athletic Club
Richmond
Washington, D. C
Johns Sopkins
Baltimore
Morris Sinrvey
Washington and Lee
M. I
Roanoke
North Carolina State College
Roanoke College
Washington College
V.M. 1
California to Consider Game Invitation Accepted Dec. 13
Berkeley California to consider Harvard's invitation for a football game. Graduate Manager says the matter will be taken up formally when the invitation arrives.
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Berkeley
Calif
California
Park View Holy Name Basketball Game Canceled
Park View basketball team will not play tonight’s game with Holy Name due to a scheduling duplication. The duplicate setup forces cancellation of the Park View versus Holy Name meeting.
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Park View
Holy Name
Silver Spring Golf Club Incorporators Form Board
An enthusiastic meeting in the Munsey building led to incorporating the Silver Spring Golf Club under DC law. R. N. Yeatman Wilton J. Lambert Dr. J. R. DeFarges C Arthur Slater and J. M. Porter named incorporators and first board of governors. Aimed for January 12 annual meeting to elect a permanent board. Club to have four officers and a governing board of eleven. Membership capped at 390 active members. Initiation fee $400. annual dues $100 with a refundable portion. Transferable membership rules and multiple committees discussed. guest privileges and green fees left to the board.
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Munsey
Silver Spring Golf Club
District of Columbia
R. N. Yeatman
J. R. DeFarges
C. Arthur Slater
J. M. Porter
Eta
Silver Spring Club
Green
House
Board of Governors
Club
Chattanooga Opposes I A A One Year Rule
The University of Chattanooga athletic board votes to withdraw from the I A A and form a new small-college group not enforcing the one year rule. Invitations go to nine peers to join a guest-day system with a $1 guest fee and no limit on plays.
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Chattanooga
Teun
University of Chauttanooga
Motion for Dismissal of Playfellow Case Denied
New York December 13 Supreme Court Justice Gannon denied Johnsons motion to dismiss Hinelahr suit seeking 190000 repayment for the race horse Playfellow. The judge ruled the alleged warranty questions about wind sucker or cribber present a jury issue and that witnesses description of Playfellow as seual and the most perfect horse EF have ever seen may justify submitting the case to trial.
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Supreme Court
Gannon
Harry IF. Hinelahr
James
Johnson
Playfellow
Man O War
Sinclair
John
Trayfellow
St Albans Lose In Double Overtime To Eastern Five
An exceptionally close basketball game at St Albans yesterday ended with Eastern High beating St Albans 28 to 25 after two extra periods. O’Dea and Prender starred for Eastern. Nelson and Chatfield led St Albans in a hard fought regional clash.
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Eastern High School Quint
Eastern
O'Dea
Prender
Nelson
Chatfield
Danville May Lose Piedmont Franchise
Danville Virginia clubs face potential loss of Piedmont Base ball league franchise as W C Brahmham warns the team to reorganize and post the forfeit within a week or have the franchise reassigned to another city. The move hinges on local action and public response prior to next season.
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Danville
Dee
W. C. Bramham
Piedmont Baseball League
Danvillle
Centre Will Play Arizona U Eleven
Danville Kentucky December 13 Centre college football announces a December 26 game against the University of Arizona eleven in San Diego California. Bo McMillan Centre’s star quarterback accepts coaching offer at Centenary College Shreveport Louisiana for three years at ten thousand dollars per year.
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Centre
University of Arizona
San Diego
Calif
Centenary College
Bo” McMillan
Centre College
Shreveport
Sai
Central High Five Plays Hyattsville
The basketball game between Central High School and Hyattsville was postponed due to Kendall Greener's team being in poor condition. Central's next game is set for Friday at 2 PM on its home floor against Hyattsville High School.
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Gallaudet
Kendall Greener
Central
Hyattsville High School
Quint
Illinois grid team to play California in 1923
Chicago reports that University of Illinois athletic director George Hutt and California coach Andy Smith announced contracts for California to visit Urbana in 1923 and Illinois to invade Berkeley the following year. An effort aims to set a date for California to be the attraction at Urbana’s memorial stadium dedication in 1923.
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Chicago
George Hutt
University of Illinois
Andy Smith
University of California
California
Urbana
Illinois
Berkeley
Memorial Stadium
Nationals to Stay at Tampa 30 Days
The Washington American League club will train in Tampa for 30 days beginning March 1, after manager W. F. Adams secured President Clark Griffith’s signed contract for accommodations at a municipal Tampa Bay hotel. The Nationals previously spent only two to three weeks in camp during prior trips. In New York, Paddy Martin, a left handed pitcher, was traded by Columbus to Toronto for right handed pitcher William Snyder.
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Pfla
W. F. Adama
Tampa Bay Hotel
Clark Griffith
Nationals
New York
Paddy Martin
Columbus Club
Toronto
William Snyder
Griffith Attacks Jack Dunn Over Draft Stand in New York
In New York President Clark Griffith arrives from Washington and confronts Baltimore owner Jack Dunn at the Commodore amid a draft dispute between major and minor leagues. Griffith denounces Dunn as Judas Iscariot in baseball while signaling support for the draft and hinting at continued pressure on the minors.
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Lavin
Griffith
Baltimore
Dunn
Judas Iscariot
Federal League
Jack Dunn
Richmond
Schacht Seeks Salt Lake Run After Berth Shakeup
New York dispatch reports Al Schacht, three seasons with Washington, seeking a minor league assignment in a northern climate or return to selling cloaks. He favors joining Duffy Lewis and Salt Lake City. negotiations expected today or tomorrow. McBride had proposed New Orleans.
New cinder track for Maryland U
College Park Md Dec completion of the new quarter mile cinder running track with a 220 yard straightaway marks the first step toward equipping the University of Maryland for more extensive participation in track athletics. A water distribution system has been installed under the track for shower baths. The course is across the Washington Baltimore boulevard east of the campus. Completion suggests revival of the farmer's annual meet in 1929, per Director PL Byrd. Funds for building the track, about sed by the Alumni as or, hie used
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University of Maryland
Washington-Maltimore Boulevard
University
Byrd
Maryland
Sual
Ashington
Lee
Asor
Atlanta Fan Sues Club for Damages
Isaac Smith, a Georgia man, sues the Athena Dusebach Company for 5000 dollars claiming a batted ball struck him while he sat in bleachers during a Southern association game last July 28, causing a broken bone in his head and permanent injury. he alleges bleacher negligence.
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Atlanta
Isaac Smith
Athena Dusebach
Parson Wins Easy Victory in Grand Central Billiards
William Parson dominated the championship pocket billiard tournament at the Grand Central last night defeating J. Dickey. The match featured Parson’s quick runs and steady play as Campbell prepares to face Glenshaw tonight following a strong showing by Dickey.
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William Parson
Grand Central
J. Dickey
Warsaw
Dickey
Campbell
Glenshaw
Rickard Delivers $95,000 Check to Wilson in Jersey
New York December 18 Middleweight champion Johnny Wilson received a $95,000 check from Rickard. Negotiations for a garden match with Piryan Downes were discussed with manager Martin Witlelea. The bout is planned for January 3 at the Garden with tentative February slots and location details to be finalized.
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New York
Johnny Wilson
Piryan Downes
Jersey
Tey Pickard
Wilson
Martin Witlelea
Parden
Rickard
Vic
Locrinbetas
Mieksrd
Pune
Ion
PASSENGER TOSSERS EDGED BY FREIGHT IN LEAGUE PLAY
The Passenger team was outclassed by Freight at Union Station last night losing 74 to 14. Fergus on led Freight with 33 points. next game Engineers and Sixpress face Freight on Thursday.
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Union Station
Fergusson
Poin
Sixpress
Ferguson AB. F
Sawyerwine Koyt
U. Richardson
Nevinner S. Richardson
Coward
Hichner
Ringleton
Treer
Fergison
Fun
Conard
Neviaser
Richardson
Sanerwine
Jiichardson
Hoyt
Ferguson
Neviawer
Coldflower
Maryland Guardsmen to Battle for Title
Hyattsville Maryland teams schedule a week of play with Hyattsville High meeting Army and Navy Frees in Washington and Central High School quint in the capital. Saturday night Company F First Maryland Infantry National Guard opens its season here against Westminster. The Western Shore championship of the First Maryland Regiment will award a loving cup to the winner, presented by Col I John Marker of Frederick.
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Mid
Hyattsville
Hyattsville High
Army and Navy Frees
Washington
Central High School
Quint
Maryland Infantry
National Guard
Westminster
Maryland
tUhe
Col
I. John Marker
Prederict
Star ice skaters to compete in meet
New York December report notes star skaters from the Western United States and Canada and top local talent will contest the middle Atlantic outdoor championships at Newburgh New York on January 2. Joe Moore an international amateur champion reinstated after an unresolved professionalism charge plans to compete against Charles Towstan national champion. Raymond Miller ten year old juvenile champion will race in boys classes and give exhibitions at 220 and 446 yards.
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United States
Canada
Newburgh
N.Y
Joe Moore
Middle Atlantic Skating Association
Charles Towstan
Lake Placid
Cmpion
Raymond Miller
Yankees Meet St Pauls Tonight in Congress Heights Game
The Congress Heights Yankees face St Pauls in a top midseason matchup at the Congress Heights auditorium tonight at 7 30. Both teams are sturdy contenders and ready for a high intensity battle royal.
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Congress Heights
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