Bankers and southern stars shape last season's big leagues
A survey of players from the South who secured spots in major leagues last year and are viewed as ready for this season. Hahn Delehanty Roche Stanley Dygert Olding lead a wave of Southern talent. Bartley Hennett and Niles highlighted as rising stars. Philadelphia and New York clubs secured several players, with Brouthers and Bennett among those shifting teams. Fork Entries detail a Monday race card with multiple stakes, including Aten, Gentian, and Christmas handicap contenders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Couta
Niles
Birmingham
Bartley
Shreveport
Hennett
Nashville
Braeman
Hahn
Delehanty
New York Americans
Roche
Chicago Americans
Stanley
Washington
Dygert
Athletics
Olding
Montgomery
Clark Grigoith
Clark
Philadelphia
Ity Fork
Aten
Brown Wall
Nagmelehi
Evanhill
Gilston
Ethel Mark
Falkland
Gentian
Rickey
Kara
Hadar
Tarp
Fiver Near
Oceaner
Royal Legend
Gus Lanke
Tom Eley
Lidwina
Nevermore
Major Carpenter
Precious Btone
Esterjey
Jos
Wilkey
Smying Charcoal
Modred Law
Tryon
Forelgner
St Tammany
Estrada
Palma
Alma Dufour
Sailor Boy
Thiste
Ivanhoe
Harry ‘Stephens
Luralighter
Garrish
Harry Stephens
St. Tammany
Skyward
Red Ruby
Tintin
Ezra
Burnelette
Surist
Margaret Angelo
Marlings
Azelina
Kleinwoood
Adessoff
Gambler
Glenclare
Atti
Mathis
Hawthorne
Caim
Marimbo
Balshot
Archioala
Knickerbocker
Bold Bear
Automatic Band at St Nicholas Rink
The St Nicholas Rink installs a monster automatic military band, one of only three in the United States. Public interest grows as two skating sessions on Christmas Day feature continuous music from 2:20 to 5:30 in the afternoon and 8 to 10:30 in the evening, drawing large crowds for the final chance to skate at St Nicholas until spring.
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ST. Nicholas Rink
the St Nicholas
Yale Athletes Prefer Baseball Over Basketball Says Captain Rockwell
In a Yale setting Captain Rockwell defends baseball over basketball as the favored sport at Yale noting Kinney excels as a third baseman and serves as secretary and treasurer for the team. The York relays and tours are seen as pleasure trips with Elis enjoying themselves. A Chicago Tribune item comments on a political harangue where a speaker is pressed about changing sides amid a partisan crowd.
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North
Hockwell
Yale
Kinney
Rockwell
Elis
Uanny
Yale Captain Comments On Roughness Of Basketball Game
Captain Rockwell of the Yale basketball club reflects after the Yale Athletic Club game on the rough nature of basketball compared to football. He notes potential rule changes, including a possible 10 yard shift in downs, and discusses injuries, college attitudes, and his future plans in coaching.
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Rockwell
Yale
Yale Basketball Club
Yale-Athletic Club
Thas
South
Fair and Cold Christmas Day Forecast
Weather notes yesterday indicated a vain and cold Christmas day with rising barometer suggesting fair conditions. Forecasts for Monday predicted even colder weather, with yesterday's minimum at 28 degrees and maximum at 40, and a 7 oclock reading near 35 degrees signaling unseasonably cool but fair Christmas weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weather Bureau
Weather Office
Noted Soldier Quips On Duty And Danger
In a mock dialogue from Puck a conscript answers a superior about sleeping on arms. He praises the musket folding bed as useful yet dangerous when it closes. The exchange ends with a compliment and a final salute to courage.
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Puck
League Circuit Turmoil in Arkansas League
Shreveport shows satisfaction with the league setup as Little Rock hesitates over changes. The southern circuit faces a delay in player signings and management shifts. Tudge Kavanaugh pressure to keep Little Rock in the league grows, while Shreveport trims no concerns and plots new player deals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Peace
Arkansas
Tudge Kavanaugh
Little Rock
Tha
Walt
Dlub
Shreveport
Gilks
Runaways at the Grand and Robin Hood at the Bijou
The Grand presents The Runaways in a three performance engagement with George Evans as Butch, under F Ray Comstock. Aborn Production's Robin Hood plays at the Grand Friday and Saturday, featuring the Bostonians' principals in a lavish touring revival. Bijou hosts Across the Pacific for a week with Bliss Lillian Davenport and Johnnie Hoey, praised for its dramatic scenes and lavish staging. Peachtree skating rink remains popular with extended hours and nightly musical programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand
Weddenday
New York
George Evans
Honey Boy
Butch
F. Ray Comstock
Focny Amusement
Aborn
Bostonians
Bijou
Charles HD
Blaney
Pacific
Montana
San ‘Francisco
Dock Scone
United States
Pekin
Manila
Philippines
Bliss Lillian Daven
Johnnie Hoey
Chinesa
Johnnie Williams
Harry A. ‘Fisher
Rough Rider
Monster Automatic Band at St Nicholas Rink Event
A fragment describes a Monday appearance by the Monster Automatic Band at St Nicholas Rink. The text mentions police and sleepers and a question about what is allowed, indicating a public performance scene with uncertain rules.
Amateur Rule Change Sparks South Athletics Debate
Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association nearly changed baseball rules by allowing players who had been paid for playing to become amateurs for college eligibility. Clemson proposed the amendment, which would let pro players join college teams if they proved good studies. Auburn’s Dr. Ross urged reconsideration, and the amendment was ultimately defeated after review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Association
Clemson
Georgia Létare
Cordele
Waycross
Columbus
Georgia
Ross
Auburn
South Atlantic Stars Gain Prospects in Major Camps
The South Atlantic League sent two top players to big league camps Spade the pitcher and Sentell the shortstop both from Billy Smith’s Macon group. Spade, drafted by St Louis, is favored to stay and likely to improve. Benton, Philadelphia’s prize, was pursued but Atlanta failed to land him. Cobb of Augusta joined Detroit last season with solid field and bat. Cicotte from Augusta shows strong development. Mowery Savannah third baseman finished with Cincinnati, bringing in gate money. he is expected to improve this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Smith
Macon
Spade
Sentell
St .Louis
Ang As.91
Louis
Armour
Cicotte
Augusta
Petro
Ein
Savannah
Cincinnati
St Nicholas Rink Open Christmas Day
Fragments note St Nicholas Rink opening on Christmas Day. The piece also cites a Paris publication on French officers, with remarks on their nature and relation to troops. A guardian in Atlanta seeks court approval to sell three vacant lots on Cooper and Crumley streets, for reinvestment, noting the parcels’ vacancy and upkeep costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Les Annales
Paris
Wiliam Rawson
Charles Reween
Jen. T. Pendieton
Superior Court of the Atlanta Circuit
Chambera
Atlanta
Fulton
Cooper Atrest
Cooper and
Crumley Streets
Crumley Street
Railways Offer Holiday Round Trip Tickets
Ville, Chattanooga and St. Louis Ry and Western & Atlantic RR plus Nashville, Chattanooga and St. Louis Railway announce holiday round trip fares at one and one third fares plus 25 cents. Tickets on sale for teachers and students December 16 to 24 with final limit January 5, 1996. General public sale December 22 to 25, 80, 31 and January 1, 1906 with final limit January 4, 1906. Chase, Harman.
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Wiles
Hohe
Smith
The
Chicago Tribune
Nat
Dummy Curtis
Sedatia
Meg
Hugh Collins
Springfield
Daniel Brothers Co
Peachtree St
Alton St
Little Rock Street Car Co
Peachtree Skating Rink
Peachtree’ Auditorium
Monster Automatic
S. 1
A. A
Riggs
Joh Dunn
South Atlantic
Bentell
Cobb
Mowery
St. Nicholas
EB Rawson
William and Charles Rawson
Atlanta, Ga
A. Brewster
Albert Haw
Care McDaniel
Hugh ML Jeymas
Arthur Sme
Brewster
Howell
Avomera
Law
Own
Bie
Ieee
Atlante
Au Conte
George Kalkhoff
Haton Rouge
Western & Atlantic
BR. E
Nash
Eiseman
Weil
Whitehall ST
Davis & Freeman, Jewelers
Nat Kaiser & Co
Jewelers
Kimball House
Naarcavar
Bieltad
J.M. High CO
Eee
Haynes & Mellichamp’s
Diamond Palace
Whitehall Street
Merry Christmas
Charles W. Crankshaw
Whitehall
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