Pricey Philadelphia Franchise Buy Sparks Baseball History
Philadelphia Nov 39 news recalls the 1880s sale of the Philadelphia baseball franchise for about 350000. The deal included rights to use equipment at Dead and Huntingdon streets and the players under contract, with Horace Fogel and partners purchasing McNichol Wolf and the Senator Durans franchise. The article weighs the vast sums against the era and notes the public role in a public entertainment enterprise.
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Sale of Tickets Goes Merrily for Friday Night Game
Anticon hosts ticket sale amid fevered chatter as Gillian High School students report brisk demand. Parade preparations, town interest, and local business district activity color the scene while fans anticipate a lively Saturday football game and related events.
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Racing card report with multiple claiming races
Tampa on November 10 featured a busy racing program with several claiming races. Cantata won a six furlong sprint with Lottie Darr second, Virginia Mali took another five furlongs race with Alice Mack runner up, and more horses like Rebel Queen and Occidenta placed in subsequent events.
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Bidders Ready as San Francisco Leads Bid Opening
Report describes bidders on ground with funds, noting San Francisco leaders and New York interests. Details mention opening at 1 o'clock for completion, with various named bidders and promoters, including Holter White and J. Domtries, awaiting public comparison of bids and prices.
Montclair academy plans schoolboy football rule changes
Head master Pikidelpha Mier and Montclair academy officials discuss moving away from collegiate rules for school football. They fear increased danger for growing boys and consider protective reforms or new rules by the Amateur Athletic Union, with calls for Intercollegiate Committee input if federation declines.
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Undisputed Champion in Encounters with Police
A disjointed report notes pugilist Jack Jatineon, linked with police encounters in Brooklyn. Magistrate Dooley handles the case as Jatineon and associates face arrest charges amid unclear details and rival claims to pugilistic honors.
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Weather and racing notes from a turbid city meeting
Jamaican style weather garbles a county scene with a large crowd at Monvricet park. Haitrau’s victory dominates the fourth race while RH and Siete Abrasion Won place. Metta Surtongé- Bate Court and others place as races unfold with horses and jockeys named amid unclear details.
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Juarez Racing Plant Opens With High Hopes For Meet
The Juarez racing plant prepares for a winter meet led by the Juarez Jockey Club. Officials report strong entries, with 12 stakes closings on January 7, and an expected field of about 80 horses across six events. Feature race on opening day a mile and a half showcasing top Mexican and New York breds, while track conditions are described as fast and safe for racing. Governor Creel of Chihuahua plans to attend with a party of officials and relatives of Mexican government figures, as interest and betting activity build ahead of the inaugural meet.
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Roller to Learn Dope of the Ring
Seat, Nov. 20. Roller reconsidered his plan to develop in wrestling and aims to take another shot at the boxing scene. Lum, one of boxing’s greats, will mentor him, and the Septile physician notes Roller’s potential as a fighter. Roller, at Benton Harbor, Michigan, rests and gains weight, now weighing 147 pounds, and plans active boxing during Christmas holidays. He will partner with Tommy Ryan, train with McCoy, join the Gotoh-Jelfries Show in Detroit, then Pillsbury, then the cotton states tour, with a 13 minute monologue and an exhibition bout with Gotch, before returning north to face Raoul de Rouen and Henry Ordematin.
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Gene Sullivan In Demand By Clubs On Coast
Portland reports Gene Sullivan a clever Montana lad, once linked with Tomine Tracey, is flooded with offers to appear for clubs on the coast. Coast cities including Astonia Tacoma Oakland San Francisco and Los Angeles are courting him for film and exhibitions as December dates loom. Oregon Athlete club hints at December 18 exhibit while Bennett at Times eyes possible signing.
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Tennis Defeats Highlight International Tournament News
Dwight P. Davis challenge cup finals saw W f Wilding of New Zealand defeat Maurice E and Brookes of Victoria beat Melville Wh Lang in singles. Californians improved in outer matches while Cincinnati hosts meeting rumors about Philadelphia deal involving baseball leagues.
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