Ruth Quit Threatens Return To Boston In 1920
Boston reports Ruth telegrams business manager saying he will not play anywhere but Boston and will leave for the cast Monday. Ruppert buys Ruth from the Red Sox amid speculation on price, with figures ranging up to 150000. The deal follows earlier refusals of 100000 offers and hints Ruth may sign with the New York Americans.
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Detroit
Reuthers Success Credit to Williams in Moose Jaw
Nick Williams, named manager of Moose Jaw baseball for the Western Canada League, is credited with aiding early success of Reuther the Cincinnati Nationals pitcher. A former catcher, Williams may backstop for the Robin Hoods this season. The league’s class and player limits are anticipated to change, with Williams currently pursuing an ivory hunt amid the January sales at I. T. K. Shoe Co.
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Paddy Livingston Joins Boston Red Sox As Coach
Boston announces Paddy Livingston, formerly Philadelphia Athletics battery coach and Lions City Western League manager in 1916, will serve as coach for the Boston Red Sox. Also signed is Hillar, an infielder from Portsmouth, Va. Roy McCormick and Tom Gibbons set to fight in Portland on January 30 after McCormick arrives from Britain.
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Lions City
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Great Britain
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San Francisco
Gibbons
Horses Race on Ice at Clinton View Park
Mt. Clemens Michigan hosts a harness racing event at Clinton View Park on January 27. Icing the track has begun and several star performers from minor circuits are quartered in the stables for the meet.
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Racer Patally Dies After Ascot Trial Injury
Hubert Perry a Chicago motorcycle racer died in Los Angeles from injuries suffered in a qualification trial at Ascot speedway for the 100 miles race Sunday. The accident occurred during the racing program in the qualifying heats. Perry was 26 and had previously competed in national events.
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Benny Leonard Reigns With Rich 1919 Earnings As Lightweight Star
Benny Leonard’s 1919 earnings topped $200,000, a record for lightweights and a benchmark for other fighters. While Jack Dempsey pursues big money offers for a Carpentier match, Leonard’s wealth comes from steady ring engagements, avoiding heavy combat while amassing substantial profits and tax obligations.
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Uncle Sam
Bob Fitzsimmons
Temple Hopes to Show He’s Real Comeback
Ray Temple of St. Paul, once a leading lightweight contender, seeks a comeback after a spell in obscurity. Under Mike McNulty, he trains hard and aims for Mike Collins' card in Minneapolis, facing boxers such as Clonie Tait or Otto Wallace. Temple is 28.
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Toledo clubs bid for national open golf title in 1920
The Iverness club of Toledo will bid to host the 1920 national open golf championship when the United States Golf Association awards the event at its January 9 meeting in New York. Flossmoor Country club near Chicago also plans a bid signaling a shift from eastern hosts. Howard Ehmke, veteran pitcher for the Detroit Tigers, has signed his 1920 contract.
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Track stars set multiple world records in 1919 meets
Chicago reports six new world records in track and field during 1919 meets led by Joie Ray of Minors A. C. He set records in the indoor half mile 1000 yard and mile runs and helped Chicago A. A. team dominate both indoor and outdoor central meets. Other record setters include Frank Pollard and Frank Foss. Illinois A. C. Angier set a javelin mark. University of Chicago cross country squads also performed strongly with stars Otis Hastings Moore and Archie Jones.
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Moore
Archie Jones
Giacomo Clarizio
Ilinois A. C
Birthday, funeral, and Legion meeting mark La Porte City events
Miss Cera Frank celebrated a birthday with family, friends, and gifts while Walter Harding's funeral followed by a warm family gathering near La Porte City. The American Legion held annual officer elections, and Mrs. Phillip Crowning hosted a holiday farm gathering with music, meals, and social hours.
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