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Newspaper
Woodbridge Leader
Location
Woodbridge, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1926
Page
7
National League officials shelved plans to change how the league batting champion is chosen. Bubble Hargrave led with .388 in 105 games for 1928, while Paul Waner hit .336 in 144 games, prompting debates on counting games played and service time. Giants slump under McGraw cast doubt on next season.
Rumors centered on a proposed deal where Frank Frisch might be traded from the Giants to the Cardinals in exchange for Rogers Hornsby and others. The discussion weighs Frischs value as a player and gate draw, with Hornsby seen as a potential figure to lead the Giants plus the marketing appeal against Babe Ruth. The piece notes Frischs rise from Fordham to a .341 season in 1921 and McGraws shifting stance on Frisch as a managerial prospect and on trading him for drawing power.
Princeton lost to Ohio State in Columbus as Freddy Uri starred for the Buckeyes with five baskets and strong floor play. Ohio State built an 18 to 6 lead at halftime while Princeton managed only four field goals.
House Bill No. 15604 proposes a seven thousand dollar appropriation to promote rifle practice across the army navy and marine corps and among civilians. The measure, introduced by Representative Speaks of Columbus Ohio, reflects ongoing efforts to bolster marksmanship nationwide.
Alabama gears up for the New Year meeting with Stanford, as coach Warner’s squad trains in Pasadena and guards prepare for the New Year’s Day game. Gordon Holmes returns to the lineup after appendicitis, with Ernest C. Quigley set to referee the contest.
Paul Wiogs, 33, a single Weirton Steel scrap yard worker, was electrocuted this morning after touching a live wire along a railroad track at the Weirton plant. The accident occurred in the scrap yards as the man walked the location. Local authorities were alerted and investigators began assessing the scene.
A fragmented dialogue mentions an office boy claiming a brother has a gold medal for running and other sporting awards. The passage then questions whether the person is truly an athlete, hinting at skepticism about athletic achievement.
The War Department announced New Jersey residents named for the Military Academy entrance exams to begin in March 1927 with possible admission July 1 1927. Listed are Norman Weible Harold Noll Walter Clark Oliver Perry Richard Carter Robert Bloren and others with districts and addresses as designated alt names.
A partial OCR reads a photo caption honoring Edward Earl, 18, of Atlantic City New Jersey, serving in Company A, 29th Infantry at Fort-by-Ge. It notes notable rifle range achievement and questions about his exact unit and action details.
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