National Leaguers Loafed On Peace Plan Talks
Disorderly reports from New York describe chaos among National and American league magnates as they debate a peace plan. Leaders claim a December 1 deadline while dissidents press terms including player salaries and park ownership amid a potential Federal League consolidation. Meetings in Chicago and Pittsburgh are scheduled to push or stall formal agreements.
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Nenr
Ban Johnson
Jeanne
Inde
Thadeub
Onal
Ant Oenes
James Gilpwro
Leteral
Lon
Orian Seaseball
Magautas Hall
Fiat
Sid Plastis
Fia
Wa cl
Vom Cid
Hew
Tork
Rolegs
Federal Teague
Atin Tacas Eta
Federal League
Rosie Tm
Ingis Bachers
Birth of a Nation boosts sales as seats remain
Advertisement notes strong sales but many seats still available for the film The Birth of a Nation at a venue named Moashingwon in December. Mentions a total amount of 109 400 for iEomal Tepyoseis and references National Home for Lepers and Versan Toistana in an odd promotional context.
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Stepre Hhatte Versan
Toistana
Vyttudt
Baseball Peace Near as Feds and Natl Leagues Agree
Chicago December 1 The end of the baseball war nears as the Federal and National leagues reach peace terms in New York. American league owners approve consolidation with a committee to meet the other leagues while President Johnson prepares details of a broader accord.
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Une
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I Grinned Back But I Was Cheating Says Ed Harvey
Eddie Harvey describes a boxing bout involving Lanny Larney and Adam Wolgast and Frank Whitney. He admits to smiling and pretending cheer while noting Ad Wolgast used a rough strategy and Larney urged caution for Whitneys interests. Harvey reflects on the staged tension and the fight dynamics.
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Ed Harvey
Eddie Harvey
Larney
Whitney Fights Next Bout in Gotham Town Gotham boxing plans loom in New York moves for Whitney
Promoter Todie Harvey informs of Whitney’s New York visit to arrange a bout for his protégé. Expected opponent is Leach Cross, a New York favorite, with possible follow ups against Welsh, Lewis or Batches if Cross is defeated. Plans hint at a staged show in Atlanta Pride with local challengers.
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Fetc
Charley Harvey
New York
Walher Batches
Ted Lewis
Cross
Whitney
Wolgasthei
New
Atlanta
Federals fielding marks issued by official statistician
The official fielding averages for the Federal league, compiled by Erwin M Howe of Chicago, list Kenetahy of Pittsburg as first baseman with .994, Louder of Big? as second basemen with .976, Perring of Kansas City as third with .964, Roach of Buffalo as shortstop with .964, Talmore of Kansas City, Zwilme of Chicago, and Cradbourne of Kansas City among outfielders with notable marks. Pittsburg leads teams in fielding, followed by St Louis and Buffalo.
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Erwin M Howe
Chicago
Taaued
Kenetahy
Pittsburg
Louder
Big
Perring
Kansas Ciy
Roach
Bullato
Talmore
Kansas City
Zwilme
Cradbourne
Jackilseh
Haltimore
Simon
Brooklyn
Johnson
Barger
Mearne
LeClair
Pittsvale
Fora
Huffalo
Louis
Suffalo
Georgia Plays Georgia Tech in Turkey Day Clash on Schedule
The 1918 Alabama schedule lists games leading to Thanksgiving with Georgia slated to visit Birmingham on November 2 for a Tuscaloosa clash. Alabama’s season includes matches against Mississippi College, Tulane, Sewanee, Tech, and Tulane, among others, as announced for the year.
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Georgia
Washington and Lee Football Schedule Announced for 1918
Washington and Lee in Lexington announces the 1918 football slate with games against Randolph Macon in Lexington September 20 Army at West Point October 7 Rutgers at New Brunswick October 14 Roanoke College in Lexington October 21 Georgia Tech in Atlanta October 28 Navy at Annapolis November 4 Open November 18 Washington and Lee at Big Beach November 5 North Carolina at Norfolk.
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Washington and Lee
Southern League Reduces Salaries and Schedules
Southern League directors meet in Birmingham reelect Baugh as president and approve a 140 game schedule with a 2000 dollar salary limit and fourteen-man rosters. The season opens after major leagues start and ends after Labor Day, with Birmingham New Orleans Atlanta and Little Rock hosting holiday games.
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Baugh
PB Coleman
Memphis
Tt Woodward
Molle
Mobile
Teagut
Knoville
Amardead
New Orleans
Atlanta
Little Rock
Clyde Shropstore
Nashville
RG Alien
Litlle Stock
A J Pemnemann
WD 'Smuth
Charles Frank
Trank
Resnolda
Heinemann
Clyde Shropghie
Alien
Watkins
Jackson Ku. Parker
J Tf
Minge Moinle
Andrews
Patton Chattanooza
Pugilism Snapshot of Freeman Perry Bout and Duffy Judge Fight
A 1842 Taplow Heath match saw Charley Freeman defeat Bill Perry after Perry failed to land a blow. The American known as the Tipton Slasher carried Brayton’s strongman image and fought three bouts totaling 108 rounds, with Freeman claiming victory and later dying young. Also noted is 1901 Chicago boxing where Martin Duffy beat Martin Judge in six rounds.
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Bill Perry
Taplow Heath
England
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Pierman
Perry
Tipton
Oxland
To Rang
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Yankee Freeman
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Martin Judge
Chicago
Willard and Fulton Sign For Their Bout
Chicago December 33. Articles binding Jens Willard to a world heavyweight title match March 14 in New Orleans with Fred Dalton of Rochester Mini. Willard to receive 32500 and Patton 7600 with option to take 10 percent of moving picture rights. 20 round championship contest before New Orleans Athletic Club. Signed by Jones for Willard Colling for Fulton and Andrews for the club. Referee to be chosen.
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New Orleana
Fred Dalton
Rochester
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Patton
New Great Side Athletic Club
New Orleans
Tom Jones
Jess Willard
Mike Colling
Fulton
Thomas Andrews
Milwaukee
New Orleans Athletic Club
Vanderbilt May Join Harvard Football Schedule Next Season
Vanderbilt University may be added to Harvard's football schedule for next season. Two October dates remain to be filled. other announced dates include September 23 and September 30, with October 7 also listed.
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Vanderbilt University
Harvards
Vanderbilt Springfeld
BMC
College
Birth of a Nation Buyout Notice at Forsyth Firm
McIntyre and Heath of Forsyth advertise a business change or purchase related to Birth of a Nation. The notice signals a transaction or acquisition tied to the Forsyth firm, with brief, formal wording typical of a classified notice from a historical page.
Peculiar Football Plays To Be Discussed By Rules Committee
Philadelphia officials report peculiar plays observed in the past college season will be cited at New York meetings of the Central Board rules committee. Prominent officials will seek clearer interpretations and explicit instructions on multiple rule sections, including scrimmage eligibility and plays involving interceptions near the goal line.
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Philadelphia
New York
Central Board of Football
Robert Maxwell
Swarthmore
Kinof
Maxwell
West Virginia
Football ruling questions on tackle aid and touchdown validity
A game incident raised questions about legality of a tackle lifting a ball carrier, whether a forward pass reception is complete when the receiver falls and the ball touches ground, and when a punter becomes a tackler after landing.
Tinker Resting Well After Kidney Operation
Joe Tinker manager of the Chicago Federals underwent kidney stone surgery and was reported resting well after the procedure in Chicago on December 15.
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Joe ‘Tinker
Chicago Federals
Her Christmas Morning Kodak Gift at John L Moore & Sons
A short holiday notice promotes a Kodak 13 as the supreme gift. It claims the recipient will carry the camera everywhere as a constant reminder of the giver. Available at John L Moore & Sons located at 42 North Broad Street.
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Kodak
John L Moore & Sons
North Broad Street
St Louis Hosts World’s Largest Primary Fur Market
St Louis showcases the world’s largest primary fur market with extensive dealer participation, vast catalog of pelts, and high volume trade signals. Industry officials highlight key centers of supply, buyer demand, and seasonal pricing dynamics shaping a bustling market hub.
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St. Louis
Enid Markey in Alpha Qe Triangle Romance
Enid Markey stars in Alpha Qe a redacted Triangle romance mixing South Sea Inlands and San Francisco. The production features Joe and Keystone and includes Raymond Hitchceck and Ruscoe Ar buckle amid village scandal rumors.
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South Sea Inlands
San Fran
Vinco
Raymond Hitchceck
Ruscoe
Arbuckle
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