Shires Loses to Trafton in Big Bear Boxing Bout
Chicago report details Arthur Shires and George Trafton trading heavy blows at White City Arena before 5,000 fans. Trafton dominates with repeated knockdowns and wins by wide margin, while Shires vows to continue boxing and target a rematch with Hack Wilson in January.
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Pacific Coast Conference sets football date talks in San Francisco
In San Francisco the Pacific Coast Conference graduate managers prepare for the annual meeting after completing the 1930 schedule. They discuss minor issues including baseball and track dates and possibly moving up football practice start to September 10. They also consider appointing a football commissioner as final authority in gridiron disputes.
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Hogan Signs First Gisnut To 1940 Contract
New York December 17 J Francis Hogan becomes the first Gisnut to sign for 1940. The big catcher affixed his signature on the dotted line yesterday marking the formal commitment.
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New York
Groh Offers to Manage Springfield Three Eye Club
Former New York Giant infielder Heinie Groh has offered to be considered as manager of the Springfield team in the Three Eye League for next season. The move comes as Springfield eyes a potential overhaul of its coaching staff.
Famous Sire Fair Play Passes Away at Elmendorf Estate
Lexington dispatch reports Fair Play, famed sire of Man O War and many top money winners, died aged 20 at the Elmendorf estate of owner Joseph E Widener. The stallion foaled in 1905 by Hastings Imported Fairy Gold passed away after years under Widener care.
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