Baseball Drafting Talks Near Agreement in Major Minor Leagues
Chicago Jan 11 Differences over rules governing minor and major leagues are set to fade as the minor league drafting committee meets with major league committees. The minor group includes presidents of the Southern Association and other leagues, with ex-officio Secretary Farrell. A seven member national board replaces nine, with representation by class AA A B C D. A seven year term for baseball commissioner K M Landis was approved by both major league committees. Formal endorsement may come today. Salary limits for players across classes were discussed and left open, with amendments to curb gambling and game throwing adopted.
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Rose
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Sexton
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National Board of Arbitration
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Fakates Kristms
National Association of Minor
A Rope of Sand and Sings I Cannot Refrain
A fragmented monologue recalls old songs and singers from Annis Moore to Mandy Lee and Dolly Gray. The speaker names era tunes and modern jazz with mixed affection, noting how familiar melodies lure him to sing despite changing tastes and family quips.
West Point Denies Proselyting Charge Amid Claims
West Point issued a formal denial through Major Philip Hayes on Friday stating no efforts were made to lure football players from other colleges by disreputable means. The academy says reports are untrue and that any athletic recruitment would be ethical and aboveboard.
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United States Military Academy
Philip Hayes
Annapolis
Arterary Academy
Old King Defends U S Boxing Rules
New York January 11 Rube Welch argues in London that eight hour weigh ins harm boxers by delaying weight loss. He cites Joe Lynch and Pete Herman and claims eight hours prevents ring danger while boxing remains aligned with international rules. Jack McAuliffe counters, calling the claim unreasonable.
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Rube Welch
London
He | Gars
Ch. B. Cochrane
Joe Lynch
Pete Hermen
Lynch
Jack McAuliffe
Welch
Benny Leonard
Lynch Nerger
Herman
International Boxing Union
National Sporting Club
Carleton Declines Big Ten Contests
Northfield Minnesota January 11 Carleton's football schedule will not include any Big Ten teams. Three gates, two on attractive sites, were offered Coach J Hunt of the local school for further consideration.
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Minn
Carleton
Threa ‘Gates
Ruth’s exhibition woes and college schedule clash
The piece notes Babe Ruth’s poor showing in a Cuba exhibition blamed on mental state, mentions a $45,000 roulette loss, and reports on college sports planning for next fall. It cites Dillinger era talk, promotions, and athletic directors weighing Chicago and Michigan dates against Carleton’s schedule for 1992.
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Babe’ Ruth
Cuba
Wisconsin
Chicago
Michigan
Hunt
Coch Stagg
Carleton
Money Can't Buy Players Chicago Clubs Struggle to Trade
Chicago's Cubs and White Sox face profit hurdles in exchanging players as cash buys rise in prestige. President Veeck pursues trades with major teams, including a possible cash offer for Rabbit Maranville, while Busch Boston ties and minor leaguers enter the mix.
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Chicago
East High and West High Prepare for Key Games
East High coach Louis Kresensky drills his squad for Friday's game with Independence and a Saturday clash at Cedar Falls. West High, banged up yet hopeful after Cedar Falls, eyes Nashua next Saturday with a veteran Nashua squad expected to test them at the M. C. A. gym.
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Louis Kresensky
East High
Independence
Cedar
High School
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Cedar Falls
Nashua
Kresensky
East
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Ward Loses Watch Bout as C Tait Demands Big Purse
Minneapolis paper reports Ward fails to land a scheduled Jan 21 windup with Johnny Schauer after C Tait demands a 1300 guaranty plus 30 percent of net, refuses to fight for less, turning the show uncertain. Collins seeks Pinker Mitchell and Johnny Tillman as Mitchell stays in NYC after a Jackson draw, with promoters eyeing rematches and possible alternate bouts if the windup falls through.
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Babe Ruth Granted Permit to Pack Gun in New York
A New York report notes Babe Ruth received a police permit to carry a pistol, amid a flurry of anecdotes about his wealth, travel, and public life. The piece links his gun permit to a string of misadventures and media scrutiny, including roulette games and Hollywood links, reflecting a tabloid tone of the era.
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Babe” Ruth
St Paul boxers suspended over match failures
State athletic commission announced last night that Doc Wallace and George Bauer had been suspended for not appearing for matches and not furnishing cause. They will be given a beating when Hubert J. Seiberlich, chairman, returns from the east. The pass list for Friday night’s show totaled 88 and the commission hopes to cut this fare. It is the first time in months Annie Okaley’s were kept at such a low figure and the St Paul Boxing club has made money in a long while.
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Doc” Wallace
George Bauer
St. Paul Battlers
Hubert J. Seiberlich
Saller
St. Paul I
Annie Okaley
St Paul
Caddock to Appear in Iowa Falls Bout
Hari Caddock, a famed Iowa wrestler, is slated to headline an Iowa Falls event to be held soon with preliminary bouts. Promoter Roy A. Stacey and referee Lee Taylor coordinate the card, aiming for a date following Caddock's New York match with Lewis.
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Iowa
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Ied Moines
Roy A. Stacey
Iowa Fisls Sentinel
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Des Moines
Iowa Falls
Lewis
New York
Hyde Park students vote to bar athletes in football scandal
Hyde Park high school students weighing testimony in a football scandal recommended barring players who allowed a ring-in to play in a Michigan school game last fall. A 20 member student jury urged vigorous support for athletics and a code of honor to curb dishonesty.
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Chicago
Hyde Park High School
H. B. Loomis
Luke
Chicago Golfers Start 1921 Play on Free Links
Chicago January 11 golf enthusiasts begin 1921 play at Jackson Park free links. course closed by park commissioners to prep for season. Forty seven regulars queued for nine hole course for novices. ground frozen but mild winter keeps players out.
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Chicago
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Teachers College Beats Waterloo Legion In Tight 16–14
In Cedar Falls on January 11 the Teachers college basket tossers edged the Waterloo American Legion 16 to 14. Speed and better condition, plus sharper passing and ball handling, carried the Tutors to victory over a Legion lineup that showed accuracy but lacked steam and cohesion. Substitutions spurred the Teachers, with James and McKinstry accounting for several field goals and free throws.
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Haeross
Teachers _ College—James
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Owner bars celebration on return home of Man O War
In Lexington Kentucky on January 11 Samuel D. Riddle vetoed tentative plans for a homecoming celebration for Man O War world champion running horse. The owner ordered the horse to be brought to the Kentucky Jockey Club track on January 18 for exhibition without admission for several days before retirement to Hinata farm as a stud.
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Associated Press
Lexington
Samuel D. Riddle
Rand Circuit Stewards Set 192 Racing Dates
Horsemen gather for Grand Circuit stewards annual convention in Philadelphia. An executive session planned to allot dates for the season. William E. Murphy, eastern rep of the Horse Breeder's Association, to be chief speaker at the concluding banquet.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
William E. Murphy
Horse Breeder's Association
Johnston Stays With Davis Cup Team in Australia
New York report says William J. Johnston of San Francisco, a member of the victorious American Davis Cup squad, postpones departure from New Zealand due to a shipping strike and will remain with the team to compete in exhibition matches in Melbourne, Australia. The article notes the French president’s salary and allowances total about $240,000 a year.
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New York
Wiliam J. Johnston
San Francisco
New Zealand
Melbourne
Australia
French Republic
West high 1921 football schedule tentative list
Five games are contracted for West High in 1921 with several tentative matches. Scheduled dates include Sept 24 Osage here, Oct 8 Mason City here, Oct 15 Marshalltown there, Nov 11 Cedar Rapids there, Nov 19 Fort Dodge here. A Nov 11, 1922 return with Cedar Rapids is set, Oct 1 may host Dubuque Nashua or Cedar Falls, and Oct 25 and Nov 5 tentative slots for Nashua and Cedar Falls respectively.
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Osage
Mason City
Marshalltown
Cedar Rapids
Fort Dodge
Dubuque
Nashua
Cedar Falls
Louis Kresensky
East High
Independence
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Oelwein
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Cornell start shows pace but Iowa wins 44 to 13
Iowa City January 11 Cornell college showed early opposition then faded as Iowa built a 44 to 13 victory. Shimek scored sparingly while Frohwein and Smith led with floor shots, and Aubrey Devine nearly sparked a comeback before fouls and substitutions shifted momentum. Referee Hedges, Dartmouth.
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National boxing board plan outlined by delegates
Reports from five committees appointed to draft a national boxing board plan dominated a conference of delegates from 15 states. Governors appointed the delegates who aimed to ratify a constitution and elect officers by tomorrow night as they worked toward unified control of professional boxing.
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Associated Press
New York
Board of Control
Myrick Renominated for Head Tennis Association
New York Jan 11 Julian S Myrick of New York has been renominated for president of the United States Lawn Tennis association which issued a formal call for the annual meeting in Philadelphia Feb 5. Sheffield Beats Garner in Iowa thriller 23 to 21 Garner led late in the first half but Sheffield held on after a tight second period. Indiana Beats Michigan 30 to 21 in Western Conference basketball clash at Ann Arbor with Indiana taking the victory.
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Julian S. Myrick
United States Lawn Tennis Association
Sheffield
Garner Garner
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Indiana
Michigan
Ann Arbor
Mich
Franklin Co officers pursue suspected firebug in string of arsons
A still hunt is under way north of Jowa Fails Iowa for a suspected arsonist linked to a string of fires in Franklin county. Multiple blazes have destroyed farm buildings, barns, houses, and a Bradford store, all occurring near midnight, with authorities seeking evidence to arrest the incendiary. The investigation involves county and state agencies, and officials urge caution amid strong suspicions but lack decisive proof.
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Franklin County
Bradford
Shife
National Boxing Authority Formed In New York
AP reports the creation of a national governing body for professional boxing in New York. Chicago notes the National Association of Minor Leagues approved a constitutional amendment to curb gambling. In New York a one fall match between Strangler Lewis and Earl Caddock was announced for January 24.
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New York
Chicago
National Association of Minor Leagues
Strangler
Lewis
Earl Caddock
Birdsall to Lead Iowa Falls American Legion Post
Ben M Birdsall will head the local American Legion post in the coming year as commander. Other officers include Vice Commander B B Taylor adjutant Roy Parland historian Wilbur Gardner finance officer Oral Ganfield chaplain L B Mark and sergeant at arms Dr C W Mangan. Mrs Ada Elliott heads the women's auxiliary as president.
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Officers Named for Local Society
The list includes vice president Mrs. J. L. Welden, secretary Mrs. R. E. B. Gardner, treasurer Mrs. H. F. Kellogg, and creative committee members Mrs. F. E. A. Gardner, Mrs. M. O. Larkin, and Ma. Luema Hite.
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R. EB. Gardner
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H.F. Kellogg
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FE. A. Gardner
M.O. Larkin
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Five Dollar Soup Banquet Aids Manchester Fare
Manchester residents respond generously to a five dollar soup banquet fund drive. A local farmer, newly arrived with a heavy mortgage, donated 30 bushels of corn to support the appeal and joined his family in attending the event. Despite tepid interest elsewhere, Manchester is pushing to meet the county quota during the week of January 16, 1923, as organizers praise advance giving and community spirit.
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