O'Farrell Named Cardinals Manager Succeeds Hornsby
Bob O'Farrell, catcher, is appointed manager of the St. Louis Cardinals succeeding Rogers Hornsby who moved to the New York Giants. Bill McKechnie will be his assistant as president Breadon confirms a one year contract for O'Farrell.
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Stanford Team Prepares for Rose Bowl Tactics
Stanford coach Glenn Warner brings 21 players to Pasadena for preliminary training with aim to reverse Alabama's Crimson Tide in the New Year showdown. Wade and Alabama's squad arrive for workouts, Locking gates at Arroyo Seco as they prepare signals and practice for the January 1 game.
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Pop) Warner
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Revolt Plot Reported in Brazil Output
La Nacion dispatches from Montevideo Uruguay cite messages from the Brazilian border about revolutionary movements in Brazil. A government column was routed by revolutionaries at San Borja Rio Grande do Sul with several loyal officers killed in the encounter.
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New Athletic Body To Fight Old A A U
The National Amateur Athletic Federation voted to withdraw from the American Olympic Association at its annual meeting. It asserts control over most national amateur activity and plans 1927 programs with frequent regional meetings and stronger state‑level development.
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Congress May Probe Cobb Speaker Case
Representative Kelly of Pennsylvania plans a resolution before Congress reconvenes to probe the Speaker Cobb Lendis baseball controversy. He would authorize a congressional committee or the FTC to examine baseball’s relation to the anti trust act, challenging Commissioner Landis findings.
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Gotham lacks backing for New York third major league
Doubt was expressed by baseball men tonight that suitable backing for a New York team in a proposed third major league could be obtained here. William T. McCullough, former Pittsburgh Federal league manager, was quoted in Pittsburgh saying a New York charter had been applied for, but the report could not be substantiated locally.
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Cobb and Speaker Deny Seeking Government Aid
Ty Cobb and Tris Speaker denied seeking government aid in the baseball scandal during a brief Washington visit. They stated they had not asked government involvement and were headed to Cleveland. Senator Harris suggested a damage suit against league officials as a possible redress avenue.
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Boston Braves Sign Brooklyn Baseman
Jac ques Fournier, a former Dodgers first baseman, signed by the Boston Braves to replace Dick Burrus. Fournier led the National League with 27 home runs in 1924 and hit 22 in 1925 despite late season injuries. he is slated to bolster Boston’s infield and power lineup.
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Will Rogers Crowned Mayor and Polo Victory
Will Rogers, recently elevated to Beverly Hills mayor, joined the Prince of Wales equestrian club in Santa Monica. He rode at a polo match near the city, executing an horsemanship arc before a fall that left him unhurt. His team defeated Midwick 7 to 5.
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Year’s Sport Review by the Associated Press
A sweeping year in sports saw unprecedented upsets and crowd records across baseball boxing football tennis golf and more. Dempsey lost to Tunney, Wills fell to Sharkey, Ruth homered thrice in a title clash, Alexander led Cardinals to a world series, and Army-Navy drew record attendance at Soldiers Field.
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Veteran predicts near completion of third major baseball league
Pittsburgh veteran William T. McCullough, former manager of the Federal league Pittsburgh club, says the third major league is nearly ready. He cites stadium rights in Pittsburgh and Philadelphia, charter moves by Pittsburgh Cleveland Detroit Baltimore, and applications from Milwaukee New York Chicago Philadelphia. He notes capital from eight major cities backs the project and promises final touches are being made with no delays.
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Eastern officials push end to huddle signaling and line shift
At the annual meeting the Eastern association of intercollegiate football officials favors radical revision including abolition of the huddle and line shift. They oppose the huddle for delaying games and call for keeping ball after halftime by the team in possession at end of the first half. Other approved changes include discarding the five yard forward pass penalty, retaining the point after touchdown, and limiting junior high games to eight minute periods.
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Leonard Forced Out Of Golfing Honors
Fresno Calif December 27 AP Dutch Leonard a top Sunnyside Country Club golfer was expected to win the club championship but chose not to qualify for the event. News of Leonard selling letters tied to Ty Dobbs and Joe Woods sparked debate among Sunnyside members about his club status though no directors meeting occurred. The qualifying rounds were played with Leonard absent.
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Defeating Elite Teams Elevates National Title Claim
The team defeated strong opponents including Michigan Princeton Purdue Colgate and Georgetown, establishing a major claim to national honors and signaling its place among the nation's leaders.
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Heydler Backs Hargrave For National League Bat Title
New York December 27 The AP reports NL president John A Heydler favors Cincinnati catcher Bubbles Hargrave as the 1926 batting leader. Hargrave hit .358 in 105 games, four points behind Rube Bressler, with Paw Waner also in contention and Rogers Hornsby slipping from his long dominance.
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