Western Adopts Six Youngster Rule For Season
Des Moines Jan. 19 Western league clubs must carry 15 men with at least six having no experience in Class A, Class AA or majors. The rule is retroactive and enforces young pitchers and players across the roster, with penalties including game forfeiture after three days’ notice for violations. The aim is to refresh rosters and curb veteran dominance while keeping salaries in check.
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May Change Golf Clubs in Wheaton
The Wheaton Illinois report notes a shift among golfers toward steel shafts for clubs due to scarce hickory mineshaft stock. Steel shafts promise greater distance with less effort, though cost and safety concerns arise from attaching them to wooden heads. Professionals claim steel shafts lift the ball easier and improve balance, with a girder-like steel shaft gaining favor and wrist relief noted.
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Brealer
Johnny Dundee Had Big Year in Squared Circle
New York reports Johnny Dundee earned about 30003 dollars in 1916 while boxing across the country. His early debut in Sharkey A. C. shows his rise from a green kid to a top lightweight with frequent bouts and growing purses.赔
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Jos Mandyt
New Orleans
Benny Leonard
New York
Phil Bloom
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Matt Wells
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Bouten
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Buffalo
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Sreiger
Ever Hamimer
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Ind
Buck Flemming
Ever Hammer
Kansas City
Jimmy Hanlon
St. Louis
Jane Welling
Henry Leonard
Eddie Wallace
Johnny Tillman
WETTLEAF 1g TIED FOR SECOND IN MIDWINTER HANDICAP
Pinehurst South Carolina January 18 One hundred sixty one guns took Hart in the second round of the midwinter handicap. George N Wish of Lyndonville led with 532 points, 6 ahead of Ralph Spott of New York and William Wettleau of Nichols Indiana tied at 325. Fish scored 157 as Mark Arle and J B Pennington led with 92 and 80. Wettleaf had a best unbroken run of 53 in a 155 of 160. Iowa's Jahn Rottger Wettleaf and others trailed New York by 1 180 kills in two divisions. The piece also mentions a daylight convention plan advocated by Marcus M Marks and supported by baseball leaders to extend daylight for outdoor sports.
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George N. Wish
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Nichols
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J. B. Pennington
Tarboro
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Onie
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Davenport
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Castle
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S. Foster
Mason City
Iowa
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Wettleaf
Hotel Astor
Marcus M. Marks
Manhattan
John K. Tener
National League
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Giants
United States
Fans Favor Longer Days in Summer
New York readers weigh in on extending daylight saving to year round. The proposal would shift clocks from March to September, giving outdoor activities more usable daylight and affecting business hours and leisure time.
Printers Form Bowling League
The Printers bowling league organized with four member teams all are Typographical union members. First game next Tuesday at White Side alleys with two games weekly. Captain Frank Bishop of Agates is secretary treasurer. Teams listed: Picas-Truatt, Nonpareils, Breviers, Avates. Schedule shows matches from Jan 23 to Feb 22 with various pairings and a club dance advertised for Friday evening.
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Conference Report Signals Major Minor League Shakeup
Davenport and Dodge cities eyed for league changes as Three-I and Central associations plan to swap franchises. Evansville Terre Haute would join the Three-I, Saginaw Bay City added, Quincy Hannibal shifted, and Mason City Fort Dodge replaced. Davenport shown willing to swap or relocate. league presidents hold broad franchise disposal power amid major restructuring underway.
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ERAT HIGH TO PLAY CEDAR FALLS
Cedar Falls hosts East Waterloo in a close city showdown after East beat New Hampton by a wide margin. Cedar Falls beat Reinbeck last Friday and aims to deter an upset with starters Thompson Robinson Hansen and Iblings. East Waterloo plans a large transport and seeks revenge after three losses last season.
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Waterloo
Hannibal and Quiner face league berth decision
In Hannibal a stance emerges that no lower classification will be tolerated. Quiner is believed to accept a Central association berth only if Hannibal joins the league. if Hannibal refuses, Quiner may abandon base ball for several years.
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Cravath Likely to Leave National League for Vernon
Cravath appears set to depart the Phillies and join the Vernon club of the Pacific Coast League next season, possibly as manager. A formal release by President Baker is needed before the move can be signed, with Cravath seeking California’s milder climate and year round play.
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Cactus Cravath
Vernon
Cravath
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George van Hautree
Pacific Coast
Duke
Bench and bat role eyed for Cravath in season plans
The article discusses Cravath possibly sitting on the bench and batting in pinch situations with Phil’s small right field, suggesting he could play about seventy seven games here while a faster player might handle road games. Coach Carruthers approves the arrangement, with dates to be decided soon for the upcoming combat.
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Phil
Simpson Postpones Contest With Coe
Cedar Rapids Iowa January 19 Simpson and Coe will not meet in basketball on January 25 as schedules of both schools insist due to Indianola’s travel to Mr Vernon late February to play Cornell prompting Simpson authorities to decide on a postponement.
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Yan
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Vernon
Cornell
Bush and Schang Not to Be With Athletics
Joe Bush said Wally Schang will be dropped from Connie Mack's rehabilitated lineup when the Athletics take the diamond this season. Bush was one of the Athletics' best pitching artists last year, while Schang held the job behind the bat. Connie Mack will meet Outfielder Strunk's demands for an increase in salary.
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Joe Bush
Wally Schang
Connie Mack
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Schang
Strunk
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