Bitter Quarrel Over Jeffries Johnson Fight Heads to Salt Lake
San Francisco reports a heated dispute between Jack Gleason and Tex Rickard over where the Jeffries Johnson championship bout will be staged. Gleason claims San Francisco or nearby sites, while Rickard insists Salt Lake City or its vicinity. Governor Spry vows Utah will not host and promises drastic action if promoters press on.
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California
Frank Owens Seeks College Baseball Coaching Post
Frank Owens, former Memphis catcher and last season with the Chicago White Sox, has asked Manager Otto Jordan to arrange a spring coaching position at a college. Owens announced his intention to apply for the coaching job at the University of Tennessee, which seeks a capable baseball mentor.
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Changes in Football Rules Meet Postponed
Ithaca NW reports Dennis chairman of the intercollegiate football rules committee failed to secure a February 3 and 4 meeting to discuss changes in game rules. The session will be held in New York.
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Ithaca
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New York
Speedy James Rector Returns to St Louis Track Chase
St Louis notes James Rector once hailed as a sprinting great has moved to the city to practice law and resume competition this winter. The former Olympic runner, famed for the 1908 near perfect finish with Walker, plans to race in February at the Missouri Athletic Club meet, after years of illness rumors and retirement talks.
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Contracts Mailed to Six Players for 1910 Lineup
Manager Otto Jordan mailed contracts to six returning players on Saturday and will send out further offers to veterans and newcomers today. The players receiving contracts were Tom Fisher Dick Bayless Scotty Walker Sid Smith Harry Johns and Brown Rogers, who appear secure in their 1910 positions.
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Tom Fisher
Dick Bayless
Scotty Walker
Sid Smith
Harry Johns
Brown Rogers
Alk
Hyder Barr Aims for Baseball Season Starts Hopeful
Hyder Barr, a utility man on last season’s team, remains in Atlanta until opening day. He is in good shape and eager for the season to begin. Barr is confident in his ability if given a chance and is willing to try any position Otto Jordan asks him to, though he does not know which spot he will contest.
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Sam
Barr
Charies
Otto Jordan
Catcher and Shortstop Not Worried Jordan
Manager Jordan in the Toast reassures that catcher and shortstop positions will be filled soon. He notes it may take a few weeks to secure the two men he has in mind, but their landing is almost certain.
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Jordan
Advance in wages wanted by miners
Indianapolis January 16 Ten per cent wage increase for bituminous miners across North America is likely to be the demand at the United Mine Workers annual convention opening in Indianapolis next Tuesday morning. Some sections report a 20 to 30 percent demand, but union leaders expect a 10 percent rise as the likely outcome for contracts expiring March 3 across many states. A joint miners and operators conference is set for February 2 in Toledo to discuss demands and frame Western Pennsylvania Ohio Indiana contracts.
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WOW Crackers Show With Stick In 1910 Showing
Baseball notes examine the Crackers 1910 hitting form from official 1909 season records. Twelve players are listed with averages, led by DeHaven Bayless Moran and others, plus infield and pitching splits for Hornhorst Seltz and the six twirlers including Fitcher Fisher Bartley Griffin and Rogers.
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Atlanta A C Five to Meet Columbus on Small Court
Atlanta Athletic Club faces a tough week of practice and a decisive trip to Columbus to face the Columbus Young Men's Christian Association five on their small court. The Atlanta squad seeks a win to claim Southern supremacy, with last season split results showing Columbus at home a factor.
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Georgia Military Academy seeks home games for junior team
The Georgia Military Academy second five basketball team, all under ten years old, seeks home matches with similar Atlanta area clubs. Captain Frank H Holden will review all challenges. Pellagra declared cause of death for Mrs Reber in Chamberlain sanitarium. she was the wife of Judge Thomas Reber and died after seven weeks of illness.
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Chamberlain
Fie
Monroe Adds Seats as Atlanta Boxing Club Grows
George Monroe, former bantam champion, announces Monroe Athletic Club has installed about 300 more seats, boosting capacity to just over 1,000. He pledges clean, square matches and rapid improvements, aiming to keep Atlanta’s boxing scene reputable with top contenders and strong local support. Monroe’s leadership earns backing from leading Atlanta businessmen and fans.
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Mardi Gras speed carnival entries boost New Orleans event
New Orleans prepares for the annual Mardi Gras speed carnival with plans announced by Homer George. Entries from George Robertson Ralph DePalma and others include two Jackson and Cale cars. The program features fourteen races across two days with multiple trophies and cash prizes, attracting participants from New Orleans Chicago Atlanta St Louis and New York.
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Billy Smith Sees Bright Buffalo Prospects For Season
Billy Smith, Bisons manager in the Eastern League, visiting friends in the city, projects a strong Buffalo season. He believes his prospects are the best in the world, notes a good nucleus but needs a second baseman and an outfielder, likely to be sourced from major league clubs. He appears optimistic about the team’s future.
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Scotty and Sidney Ready for Hot Springs
Manager Jordan announces Scotty Walker and Sid Smith have replied to an invitation to travel to Hot Springs in the spring. Both players express willingness to go and pledge top effort this year, saying they are tickled to death to make the trip.
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Scotty Walker
The Girl From Rector's and Other Grand Theater Acts
The Grand presents The Girl From Rector's in English with Louie Bedalne and cast from New York. Also The Girl of the Golden West starring Belasco’s company with four acts and a late-night schedule. The Lyric shows Al Riche’s Panama production. Orpheum features a vaudeville bill including Binns, Harry Richards, and The Perfect Gymnast Alcide Capitaine. Bijou, Innaively farce My Cousin and Newton, and Appleby ballo headline a week of varied shows with daily matinees at 2 20 and evening performances.
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Frank Dobson Returns from Eastern Trip to Meet Coaches
Frank Dobson popular Stone Mountain director returns from the east just in time for a Southern Intercoast Athletic Association football committee meeting. He has spent a month renewing old acquaintances in Pennsylvania. Dobson, noted as a brilliant basketball player, resumes duties and will soon recruit for baseball candidates.
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Pannalvania
United States
Roller and De Rouen Set for February Finish Match
Arrangements were made today for a finish match between Dr Roller of Seattle Washington and Sol de Rouen the French wrestler to take place early February.
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