Meusel Defiant Attitude Shocks Yankee Camp
New York dispatch reports Bob Meusel, recently married, declares he will not endure a world series penalty or suspension. The outfielder’s defiance unsettles manager Miller Huggins as talks persist of his possible departure from baseball. A Chicago businessman brother reportedly offers Bob and Emil sizeable salaries if they quit the game.
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Fletcher not put on market says Baker
Philadelphia December 24 William F Baker president of the Philadelphia National League club stated he has no information that Arthur Fletcher former Phillies shortstop plans to return to baseball He dismissed reports that the Brooklyn club was negotiating for Fletcher Park View Five challenges local teams of 120 pounds to play Manager B V Lippold 753 Morton Street Northwest
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William F. Baker
Arthur Fletcher
Phillies
Brooklyn
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Baker
Park View
B. V. Lippold
Morton Street
Boxers Dempsey Links To Possible New Match
New York report notes Bob Martin sighted outside the cape area watching the champ. Talks of a Dempsey bout and potential foes surface as Tex Rickard weighs January prospects. Carpentier plans boxing match in London with George Cook. Carpentier Deschamps send Christmas wishes.
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Madison Square Garden
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New Jersey
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Eng
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Francois Deschamps
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London
Associated Press
Austrcan
Wire Mask Used On Basketball Courts
New York December 24 A Western basketball quintet has devised a clever fix for a player who must wear eyeglasses while playing. They created a wire mask, resembling a catcher’s mask but only large enough to cover the forehead and nose to protect the glasses. A deaf teammate uses floor-stamping signals to read teammates’ alignments.
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New York
Baskall
Jockey Club plans to refuse licenses to trick turfmen
New York December 24 The Jockey Club of New York moves to ban licenses for suspected trick races based on 1921 investigations. Officials hint that questionable owners trainers and jockeys may be denied licenses, while purse offerings are set to exceed prior records. The club aims to encourage longer distance races by offering generous prizes to attract endurance entries.
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Navy athletics cannot join Amateur Athletic Union
Navy athletics will not affiliate with the Amateur Athletic Union of America. Captain Train says the navy views athletics as part of war preparations and cannot cede any authority over its sports to the A A U or any parent body. Secretary Weeks proposes a national federation to absorb all amateur groups and oversee athletics including Olympic participation.
Belmont Aims to Make 1922 Season Greatest Ever
August Belmont, chairman of the Jockey Club,declares that efforts are centered on making the 1922 racing season the greatest in every sense, highlighting ambitious plans and high expectations for the upcoming year.
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Jockey Club
Waddell the eccentric ace of early A's pitching legend
George Edward Waddell, famed for eccentric routines, delivered a doubleheader masterclass for the Athletics against the Browns. After 11 innings in 105 degree heat, Mack asked for a second game, and Waddell warmed, then blanked the Browns for nine innings. His habit of warming between games defined his stubborn stamina.
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Basketball Popular in Nearby Maryland
In Hyattsville four teams compete across classes including Company F local National Guard Hyattsville High School Junior Athletic Club and the Hornets A fast team is forming at Ber win Marlboro High School A court is laid and a basketball ordered The main issue hindering growth of indoor pastimes in the area is the lack of floors
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Boys to Hold Title Game Tournament
Y M C A boys ages 12 to 18 begin their annual game tournament Tuesday to decide champions in checkers chess billiards pool ping pong shuffleboard cue toe passo and shoreshoes. Finals set for January 2. The annual swimming meet with five events will also be held January 2.
Dreadnaught and Stanton Game Set at Union Park
A good football battle is sched uled to be played at Union park tomorrow. When the Dreadnaughts of Alexandria meet the Stanton Athletic club of northeast Washington, both teams are in tip top shape and are evenly matched and a close hard fought game should result.
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Aerial Eleven Ends 1921 Season Today
Aerial Athletic club plays its last 1921 game this afternoon at 3 p m at Seat Pleasant Maryland, meeting the Southern Maryland title claimants. All members must report to Manager Edwards by noon and travel as a unit.
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Centre and Arizona ready for big inter sectional clash
San Diego December 24 Centre College Danville Kentucky and Arizona University Tucson today were declared fit for their inter sectional football battle in the San Diego stadium Monday. Western fans back Arizona with odds 5 to 3 while Centre relies on East strength. Arizona champions five times in the Southwestern conference since 1914 and beat Whittier this year. PEAY WEDNESDAY NIGHT Petworth A C and Congress Heights Yankee Juniors meet basketball in Congress Heights auditorium Tuesday night. Petworths seek opponents and can be reached via Manager Kluft Adams 1222.
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Haas to coach Steward Cage Teams
Steward's Business College basketball teams rest after a busy period with two games each. The boys lost both. the girls won one at Alexandria and another against Cru Saders. Jack Haas, ex Gallaudet coach, now handles both teams with improved prospects. Newcomers will join the boys lineup. both squads seek additional games and invite local teams to schedule.
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Crusaders
Jack Haas
Gallaudet
Sam Herald
Eleanor Watt
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F Streets Northwest
Central High Alumni Defeat Leaders Club 25 to 16
Central High School alumni basketball team defeated the M C A Leaders Club 25 to 16 in the M C A gym. Lemon Daly and Newby starred for Central while Jacobson and Jaynes led the Leaders. Referee Wannon paced the eight minute periods.
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la Lemon
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Havana Race Results First Race at Six Furlongs
Six races at Havana feature multiple horses with odds and jockeys listed. Notable entries include Machine Gun with Walls aboard in race one and Alf Vezina aboard by Morrissey, plus others such as Swift Cricket and Waterford across the program, with results and times partially noted.
Tennis Financial Success This Year
More than 100000 spectators paid nearly $200000 to witness five championship tennis tournaments last season. Davis Cup round USA defeated Japan five matches to none, and William Tilden II of Philadelphia won the national men's singles. Glen Killenger, famed 1921 football quarterback, to join the Yanks as an infielder next season amid superstition reports.
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United States
Japan
William T. Tilden 2d
Philadelphia
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National Association
Nelson Seeks Jose Ray Mentorship in Boxing venture
Chicago December 24 Former lightweight champion Battling Nelson said he would consider becoming Jose Ray s manager and trainer in a bid to push Ray into professional boxing. He promised a candid two month evaluation and vowed to tell Ray the truth about his potential. Western Plays Hyattsville in High School Cup clash tonight. Revenue figures from tennis events show substantial profits and expenses outlining proceeds from Davis Cup matches and related competitions.
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Chicago
Battling Nelson
Jose Ray
Nelson
Ray
All Stars Strengthening for Tomorrows Grid Game
Local sandlot stars prepare for a football clash at American League Park against Tim Jordan's professionals. Manager Bob Chambers nears signing Bailey of West Virginia fame to bolster the all star lineup. Tim Jordan plans to field his strongest team with Patterson to Vidal in key positions.
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Tim Jordan
Bob Chambers
Bailey
West Virginia
Senators
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Patterson
Smead
MacDonald
Crouch
Gormley
van Meter
McCarthy
Boynton
Watson
Hudson
Vidal
Tie for First in Title Cue Event at Grand Central Parlors
George Wheatley and Devil Dog Henshaw lead the District pocket billiard tournament at Grand Central Parlors Kimball Parsons and Richmond with five wins and two losses. Second place tied with three wins and two losses. Campbell one win four defeats. Thompson and Dickey trail with five losses each. Play resumes Tuesday through Friday with several head‑to‑head matches scheduled.
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Devil Dog
Henshaw
Grand Central
Kimball
Parsons
Richmond
Campbell
Thompson
Dickey
Wheatley
Elliott Court 115-Pound Team Seeks Games
The Elliott 115-pound basketball squad is arranging its schedule and seeking local opponents. Contact Wright, manager of the Elliotts, as they pursue matches with Petworths, Quincy Reserves, Independents, and Daredevils EEC. The Manhattans beat Company F of Hyattsville 19 to 18, with Wingfield starring for the winners.
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Manhattans
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Wingfield
Cheap Card Run At Oriental Park
At Oriental Park Havana on December 24 cheaper platers raced for prize money in a claiming card. Machine Gunner narrowly beat Alf Vezina in the opening race after a long lead while Swift Cricket outlasted Navisco in the two year old six furlongs. Waterford led early but faded as Major Domo and Wise Man won positions in the later races with Misericorde narrowly missing Harry Glover for a place.
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Walls
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Lime
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White Crown
Swift Cricket
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Pokey B
Ollie Palmer
Algo
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Chalmers
Horld K
Carl Roberts
Chisca
Tom Goose
Mary Cowell
Lulmeme
Havana
Oriental Park
Felix M
W Hinphy
Navisco
Bitter Biting
Fichite
Yarrat
Taragean
Winall
Major Domo
Wise Man
Harry Glover
Misericorde
New Orleans Results Races at Six Furlongs and More
Horse racing results from New Orleans show multiple races with six furlongs and longer, listing horses, weights, and odds. Notable entries include Honembie, Wireless, and Aor CG in the first race. Archie Alexander and Abadane in the second. Brilliant Ray and Ashland in the third. Pimlles and Wrnnewood in the fourth. War Zone and Courtship in the fifth. Crean Gone and Raider in the sixth. and Gourmond among others in the seventh.
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Ig Poadeaen
Marshal Ane
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Cicely Kay
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Judge Pryor
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Eel
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Kluger
Marie Maxim
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Miss Muffina
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Gourmond
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Challenger
Tia Juana Race Results and Thoroughbred Breakdowns
Race results across seven events at Weie Valley track with winners, jockeys, payouts, and times. Pink Tenny and Mistake headline the early sprints with show and place payments, while other races list Nebraskas and champions like Commander and Grenwell among the top finishers.
Centre's game with All-Stars canceled in Fort Worth
The planned December 30 football game between Centre College Danville Kentucky and the All-College Stars Fort Worth was canceled due to Centre's scheduled clash with Texas A and M in Dallas. In basketball the Alexander Light Infantry beat Mayflower 46 to 22 with Hadens and Morgan starring.
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Turkish Baths Offer Comfort and Thorough Service
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Surprises at Jefferson Park Highlight Busy Holiday Program
New Orleans racing drew a record crowd as War Zone captured the feature handicap in 1 12.45 amid surprises from Pimlico and a shaky start by several Kentucky champions. Arch ie Alexander’s Tribe led early, Abadane pressed, and Arch ie rode the winner Randolph gelding to victory with Boasting horses and a warm 80 degree afternoon.
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Kentucky
Pimlico
T. F. Bornman
War Zone
Wynnewood
Tantalus
Eddie Nash
Zoeller
Archie Alexander
Randolph
Abadane
Archie
Major League Records Highlight Top Batters and Pitchers
The season showcases leading figures in batting and pitching across leagues. Ruth leads American League home runs with 69 and runs batted in 177, while Hornsby tops the National League batters by average at .397 and hits with 285. Mays leads American League wins with 27, Grimes tops the National League with 22, and Faber allows 2.48 earned runs per nine innings in the American League.
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Grimes
Faber
Tinak
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Sisler
Ruth
Kelly
Acorer
Hornaby
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