Benny Kauff vows to join Giants despite contract dispute
The Federal League star Benny Kauff says he will play for the New York Giants next season, claiming he is a free agent and that Brooklyn and other Federal clubs have no claim on him. He cites past contracts with Carroll and Ward, disputes over signing bonuses, and reports of Yankees and Indianapolis interests, while asserting commitment to McGraw and the Polo Grounds.
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Benny Kauff
Giants
Henay
McGraw
Kauft
Kaufte
Henry
Hempster
Cor
Kay
Mt. the Brooks
Prema
Dick Carroll
Mack
Fes
Haan
Brookis
Pall
Graw
Turing
Kaulis
Henny
Carroll
Ward
Brooklyn
Robert Ward
Wehich
Benny
Kauf
New York Giant
Lami Xpm
Kaul
Brooklyn Federal League
Clu
Renny
Yankees
Huston
Cincinnati
American Teague
Chase
Wolverton
Hartford
Glanta
Polo Grounds
Kautt
Lee Magee
Lee
Brookfeds
Brookfed
Mana
Lee Mexee
Lee Sis
George Anderson
Benny Seeks Fed League Return With Ambitious Hopes
The writer muses on Benny’s chance to regain form in a regular Dig league and predicts he will surpass his previous best next season. He vows full commitment and recalls past Polo Grounds exploits while noting Burns and Robertson as available outfield options for a strong hitting lineup.
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Kauft
Piayer
Polo Grounds
Benny
Burns
Robertson
East Side Ath letics Prepare For Anaconda Clash
East Side Ath letics hockey team plans final practice today ahead of Sunday game against a hand picked Anaconda squad. Officials say the to be held at the lake with a 2 30 Sunday start as both sides seek peak form for a strenuous contest.
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Athetic
Anacondas
Maple Leaf Hockey Team Heads to Anaconda Today
The Maple Leaf hockey team travels to Anaconda for a game with the Anaconda champions this afternoon. The rivalry from last winter is expected to renew as both squads have trained for the contest. On Sunday Anaconda visits Butte to face East Side Athletic Club at Lake Avoca in another fast matchup. New Orleans promoter Tommy Burns received a telegraph from Frank Moran in New York offering terms for a 20 round heavyweight title fight with Jess Willard in New Orleans on March 4. Burns proposed Moran defeat Jim Coffey in New York January 7 to secure a $7,800 flat for the bout.
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Wanderer Crew
Anaconda
New
Maple Leaf Hockey
Butte
East Sde Athletic Club
Lake Avoca
New Orleans
Rommy Burns
Moran
New York
Burns
Jess Wilard
Willard
Keeday
Willard-Fulton
Jim Coffey
Turner in after match with Rentrop
Joe Turner a leading American middleweight wrestler arrived in Butte from Salt Lake after losing to Mike Yokel in two falls 37 and 18 minutes He praised Turners skill and indicated a bid to face German wrestler Trop Turner holder of the Police Gazette belt plans to return next week and arrange a possible deposit for Rentrop Fitchburg Mass Dec 11 Manager Moran signs contract to manage Philadelphia National Magic champions for 1916 1917 and 1918
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Joe Turner
Butte
Salt Lake
Mike Yokel
Turner
Charles Trop
Rentrop
Fitchburg, Aass
Moran
Philadelphia National Magic
Kirchwey Named Warden at Sing Sing Prison
George W. Kirchwey of New York, former Columbia Law School dean, was appointed warden of Sing Sing by John B. Riley to succeed Thomas Mott Osborne. He said the appointment contains no duration limits and he plans to continue Osborne’s Mutual Welfare League.
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Albany
George, W. Xirchney
New York
Columbia Law School
Sing Sing Prison
John B. Riley
Thomas Mott Osborne
Kirchwey
Mutual Welfare League
Osborne
Actor Joe Murphy Dead at 83 in New York Estate Valued at 3 Million
Joe Murphy an old time actor famed for his Kerry Gow impersonations died today in New York from pneumonia He was 83 and left an estate valued at about 3 000 000 He went to California in 1850 and was well known among the California pioneers with ties to the film era and stage circles
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New York
Joe Murphy
Kerry Gow
Pnneumonia
Three Quarters of a Million Paid for Halsey Library
The fragmented notice describes a private library purchase for Halsey, detailing a collection around 200 volumes valued near $1500 and noting it as a significant private asset. It references Mr Huntsington and a prior purchase of about $50, with oaths to a broader “Halsey collection.”
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Halsey
Hunts Ington
Purago
Death of Indiana newspaper publisher and mayor Horace
Horace Wl, longtime Indiana newspaper publisher and former mayor, died today. He arrived in Indiana in 1800 and had extensive experience in the newspaper business, owning and publishing weekly papers for many years.
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T Angelge
Horace Wl
Indiana
Grammar School Boys Start Hockey League and Ice Events
Butte public schools prepare a hockey league for grades five to seven with eight teams split into north and south divisions, playing a round robin to crown a fantasy champion. A new physical culture program and ice outdoor events will accompany the season, with tentative local games and several away matches scheduled through February and March.
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Butte
C. V. Munsey
B. E. MillKia Riso
Munsey
Blaine Emerson
Franklin
Garfiel
Mont Sherman
Webster
Rolin
Hastum
Dillon
Missoula
Anaconda
Helena
Bozeman
Earthquake felt near St Louis University at 6 30 a m
An extensive quake was recorded at 6 30 a m today on the seismometer at St Louis University. The tremor was felt at a distance of about 12 miles from the city, with an epicenter reported roughly 1 700 miles away.
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St. Outs
St. Louie Univers
Canadian socialist leader switches sides in Alberta scene
Charles M. O'Brien former socialist member of the Alberta legislature withdrew from the socialist party and joined an American socialist organization. Speaking last night he criticized the Canadian socialist movement as corrupting the cause, arguing the party's character harms the movement.
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Charles M. O'Brien
Alberta
Canada
Ida
O'Brien
O'Birien
Canad
More Diamonds Imported at New York Port This Year
Government diamond expert William B. Treadwell estimates imports of diamonds and other precious stones at 25,000,000 for the year ended today, a gain of about 45,009,000 from last year. Diamonds again predominate in the year’s imports.
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New York
Vec
William B. Treadwell
Three Burned to Death at Farmers Inn Travers City
Three men died in a fire that destroyed the Farmers Inn in Travers City. Victims were Ben Powers of Manton, John Shone of Kingsley, and proprietor Jacob H. Kinter. Kinter escaped but reentered to rescue guests. all perished. Fire origin listed as unknown. Astronomical society amends charter to admit women as fellows and associates.
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Travers City
Mich
Farmers’ Inn
Ben Powers
Manton
John Shone
Kingsley
Jacob H. Kinter
Kinter
Legendary ballplayer Jones lauded for effort and leadership
The article extols Fielder Jones as a pioneering baseball manager and star, praising his drive to build a strong pitching staff and his offense oriented one run focus. It compares Jones to peers in the Federal League and American League, noting his impact on teams like Chicago White Sox and St Louis lineups. References to Cobys, Carrican, and era opponents appear as context. Egypt’s miles of waterways begin to surface in a broad sports miscellany.
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Mordecal Brown
Roger Bresnahan
Fielder Jones
Chicago White Sox
White Sox
Ridie Collins
Joey Jackson
Jacques Fournier
Ead Walsh
Rob Russell
John Collin
Buck Weaver
Ray Schalk
St Louis
Dave Davenport
Eddie Plank
del Pratt
Bert Shotton
George Lister
Carl Wellman
Ernest Kooh
Johnny Lavan
Ernie John
Charley Deal
Bt Louis
Fielder
Red Sox
Carrican
Speater
Wood
Leonard
Foster Shore
Hobby
Scott
Gardner
Lewis
Hopper
St. Louis Times
Benny Kant
Ty Coby
Benny Kaut
Philadelphia North American
Brown and Washington State Offer For Tomorrow’s Game
Brown University and Washington State colleges prepare for a football clash in Pasadena amid good weather and strong fan turnout. Referee Walter Eckersall from Chicago will oversee the game, with a notable lineup and open plays expected from Washington, while Brown emphasizes a smashing forward pass strategy. A large Western crowd is anticipated for the contest.
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Pasatena
Cale
Brown University
Washington State Collegs
Washington
Brown
Washingto
Walter Eckersall
Chicago
Ward Ss
Rtesa Hebmead
Roey
Andrews
New Year's skate and Sunday events at Avoca rink
New Year's skating and a Sunday session are listed at Avoca rink alongside a big championship game featuring Anaconda champions at East Side A C. Admission stands at 15 cel. A B H Clarke is noted as manager.
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Avoca
Anaconda
East Side A.C
Cel A
B. H. Clarke
Manaj
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