Stockholders driven manager out by Cubs era talk
Columbus club owner Joe Tinker recalls how stockholders roasted Cubs players under his 1916 management. He cites Fischer’s striking trouble and McConnell’s illness, the bench confrontation, and a forced forfeit as triggers leading to his firing after clashes with owners.
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Wisconsin boxing revenue grows despite war demand and decline
Wisconsin's boxing commission reports self funding over two years with a $16,401.71 net gain since 1913 and a $16,000 positive balance after $21,587.61 in expenses. Despite wartime slowdowns, amateur and licensed shows rise as three clubs now run bouts, signaling growing public support and state regulation.
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Nemo Leibold May Join Yankees In Sox Trade
Cal Huston of the New York Yankees visits Chicago seeking a deal to acquire Nemo Leibold the diminutive outfielder from the Chicago White Sox. If the trade succeeds Leibold would fill the right field vacancy left by Gil Houly.
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Minor Leaguers to Confer in Chicago on 1919 Season
Representatives of the minor leagues plan a Chicago conference on March 2 to form a new organization after withdrawing from the National Agreement. Owners hope a reorganization will let the minors govern themselves and reduce appeals to the National Commission, while honoring the old agreement in ongoing deals with major league clubs.
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Jones to Offer Coaching Courses at University
In March 19, Roward HH. Jones of the University of Iowa will conduct summer school courses in football and basketball coaching. His proven baseball insight also noted, he is expected to share training tips for diamond players. High school athletic coaching demand grows with more requests than openings. Women's athletics will be emphasized at the university next summer.
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Fred Fulton Retires From Boxing Career
Los Angeles report says heavyweight Fred Fulton announces retirement from the ring. He cancels a San Francisco bout with Jeff Clark and other matches, plans to move to Minneapolis to sell his home and buy a farm.
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Selection of an All American Faces Criticism
With college football, Walter Camp’s method of picking the All American team draws criticism as fans debate whether flashy moments or steady work defines a true honoree. The 1911 Princeton snap by Sam White and other stellar efforts fuel calls for reform, though Camp remains an entrenched institution.
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Ruth Urges Regular Left Field Duty For Red Sox
Boston March 19 Babe Ruth says he wants to play every day in a regular position, preferably left field, arguing daily play would boost his hitting and that pitchers often hit poorly due to lack of appearances. He compares himself to Ty Cobb and Paris Speaker, who play daily.
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Walker Burke Rematch Planned In Des Moines March 31
Des Moines reports Jack Burke of Camp Funston and Hugh Walker of Kansas City heavyweights, previously meeting in a 32 round bout, will fight a 15 round rematch at the Auditorium on March 31 with Tommy Ryan promoting. Burke trains at the fire station, while Walker trains in Kansas City with his manager.
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Baker Rejoins Yankees After Farm Visit and Obligation
Frank Baker, star third baseman for the New York Americans, will return to the club after meeting with Lieut. Col. T. L. Huston and Manager Huggins at Baker’s Trappe Maryland farm. They said Baker felt obligated to play as the club had invested heavily in his 1916 purchase from the Philadelphia Americans. No salary dispute existed. contract signing considered a formality. Baker had been excused from the training trip.
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Philadelphia Americans
Baseball Holdouts and Signings Stir 1919 Trade Rumors
The article recalls holdouts like Fergie Schupp and talent moves for 1919, noting Schupp’s arm, 21 wins in 1917, and contract disputes With Pratts and Herzog. It mentions Babe Ruth’s contract hesitance, Frazee’s signings, and players moving through the Yankees Red Sox Cubs and Orioles payroll chatter.
718 High Mark in Bowling Singles
Toledo, March 19. With 1 248 as the high mark in the singles and 718 the best effort to date in the individual event, bowlers in the American Bowling Congress meet resume play today. Cavan, Pittsburgh, leads the singles. Darker and Wetterman, Cincinnati, head the two-man. Thirty-two teams compete in the five-man class with entries from Urbana to St Louis. Potter Shoe of Cincinnati holds high five-man score at 2,923.
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Campbell Wins Annual Team Dog Derby Hike
Bates Campbell led a big dog team to win the 100 mile Yukon Bay dog derby defeating six other entries amid heavy snow drifts. Stoddard finished second after leading for hours. The document also lists numerous real estate transfers and a cold remedy advertisement.
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West High Invites Track Team to Drake Relays
West High of Waterloo plans a spring track squad for the Drake Relays at Drake Stadium on April 22. Coach Max Miller trains runners through early drills and hopes promising athletes form a team for the state meet in Iowa City. Special efforts will prepare dash and field events as the season advances amid growing high school participation and strong university competition.
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