Tenney May Be Made Manager
The National League winter meeting in New York will focus on next season and the local Nationals. Fred Tenney is a favorite for manager but fans fear his hotheadedness may hinder success. A broader discussion on rule changes and post season plans also features, with emphasis on foul strike rules and pitching strategies affecting Keeler Casey Parent and other small players.
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New York
Nationals
South Ind
Fred Tenney
Tenney
Boston
The
Post
New England
Keeler
Jimmy Casey
Freddy Parent
John I. Taylor
Chicago
Taylor
Ban Johnson
Johnson
Parker Set to Meet Swanson for World Welterweight Title
Harvey Parker of Brockton, hailed as the world’s top welterweight, faces Alex Swanson of Sweden now based in New York in a featured catch-as-catch-can bout at the New Polo A. A. in New York tonight. The match could crown the world welterweight champion under a no fall decision rule, rewarding aggression over defense.
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Harvey Parker
Brockton
Alex’’ Swanson
Sweden
New York
New Polo A. A
Cage
Baseball Gossipy Rumors From A Bygone Era
The article reports on trade rumors involving Freeman Burkett and George Winter with Washington and Tom Hughes, cites Ban Johnson's announcements, notes advances paid to Cincinnati players for 1905, and mentions possible league decisions on schedules and authority figures. It also touches on Patsey Donovan, Dick Cooley, Willie Keeler, and Billy Milligan amid speculation about 140 game seasons and executive powers.
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John I. Taylor
Freeman
Burkett
Ban Johnson
George Winter
Washington
Jimmy Collins
Winter
Tom Hughes
Cincinnati
Parker
New York
al Buckenager
John S. Taylor
Patsey Donovan
Washington Club
Dick Cooley
Philadelphia
Comiskey
Willie Keeler
Hughey Jennings
Joe Kelley
Bill Dahlen
Conroy
Billy Milligan
Providence
Milligan
Frank Farrell
New York Americans
Pulliam
Johnson
Roosevelt
National League
Bud Fowler Recounts Rusie Iron Wagon Sighting
Bud Fowler recalls Amos Rusie in a junk wagon loaded with old iron and refuse, claiming the big pitcher’s speed has faded since those days. Stanley Robison of the St. Louis Cardinals lies in a hospital after a grueling season month, his nerves strained by the team’s refusal to play the final game with the Browns. M Edmond Blanc leads French turf in earnings this year at 326000, chasing a record only Duke of Portland’s 370000 has surpassed. Amos Roberts of the Boston and Maine bowling unit seeks a bid for the Board of Aldermen in Rose, New Hampshire.
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Bud Fowler
Amos Rusie
Amos
Stanley Robison
St. Louis Cardinals
Cardinals
Browns
Robison
M. Edmond Blanc
Flying Fox
Duke of Portland
Amos Roberts
Boston & Maine Bowlingaun
Board of Aldermen
Rose
Graves' Grain Alcohol Sealed At The Mouth Of The Still
Graves' Grain Alcohol is bottled in 8 16 and 2 ounce flasks and guaranteed to burn under a chafing dish. Available through your druggist with the Chester H Graves and Sons signature on the face and cork strip labels.
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Graves
Chester H. Graves & Sons
Timekeeper sizes up Nelson and Britt in preview
The piece weighs Britt and Nelson against Young Corbett and frames their upcoming bout as a potential classic. It notes Britt's defensive style and punching power, Nelson's aggressive, open approach, and concerns over Corbett's form after recent defeats. Time and conditions may crown the king between Nelson or Britt.
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Britt
Gans
Corbett
Nelson
Jimmy Britt
Rival Boston Roxbury boxers to headline Salem meet
Apollo A C of Salem hosts a big boxing card tomorrow night featuring Young Donahue of Roxbury against Kid Pantz of Boston in a 15 round main event. The card includes Young Cahill versus Young Sullivan in the semi final and Doherty versus Spencer in the curtain raiser.
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Salem
Lynn
Chelsea
Apollo A. C
Young Donahue
Roxbury
Kid Pantz
Boston
Donahue
Pantz
Cahill
Sullivan
Webster
Doherty
Spencer
Ipswich
Cambridge A. A
Baldwin
Matty
Tommy Quill
Brockton
Joe Roberts
Harry Brodgin
Jimmy Walsh
New England
Brodgin
Joe Bowker
J. McL
Fitzsimmons and
Chogast
King Leads Boston & Maine Conductor Bowler
King, a conductor on the Boston and Maine, bowls in the Mystic Valley league and also participates in the Commercial and North Shore leagues. Kramer will race Major Taylor in Paris on May 16, with a contract for 16 races in two months including four weekday races and 12 on Sundays and holidays. He sails soon to begin a careful preparation program.
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King
Boston & Maine
Charlestown
Kramer
Europe
Major Taylor
Paris
Expect 35 sec mile by autos
Thirty six seconds and perhaps 35 seconds will be the new mile record, with many reliable auto men predicting 35 to 36 seconds at Ormond this year. Notable owners and drivers from Vanderbilt to Sartori and Oldfield target 36 and even 35 seconds, touting speeds near 100 mph.
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Ormond
America
Fiat
Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt
Paul Sartorri
Europe
F. A. la Roche
E. W. Steck
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Pope Motor Car Company
A. C. Webb
Barney Oldfield
William X&, Vanderbilt, Jr
E. R. Thomas
H. L. Bowden
B. M. Shanley, Jr
James L. Breese
Emile Jenatsy
John M Leads Pacers of 1904 Champion Gelding
John M. leads the 1904 pacers as champion gelding with earnings over 11,600 from Detroit to Lexington. He posted multiple sub 2:07s and 2:06 races, including 2:03 at Oakley and 2:04 at Lexington, with a season-high six heats better than 2:05 and fourteen at 2:06 or faster. He earned 600 at Buffalo, 1,000 at Detroit, 1,176 at Empire City, 2,500 at Providence, 750 at Oakley, 2,250 at Lexington, and 250 at Syracuse, among others.
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John M
Detroit
Brighton Beach
Readville
Providence
Oakley
Lexington
Syracuse
Buffalo
N. Pet
Bios
Mass
R. I
Columbus
Herrera challenges Nelson after 20 round clash
Aurelio Herrera says he can beat Battling Nelson after their prior 20 round bout and a clean knockdown. He vows to force a rematch if Nelson defeats Britt, or to challenge Britt himself if Britt wins. Herrera bets $1000 on himself and cites endurance and weight-cutting feats from the Butte bout.
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Chicago
Nelson
Aurelio Herrera
Dane
Britt
Herrera
Young Corbett
Butte
Captain Robbins disputes claim of no lookout on Metamora
Captain John Robbins of the schooner Metamora contradicted Captain Getchell of the John Williams about a collision off Boone Island. Robbins asserts a lookout and wheel were manned with Clayton Hatch at the lookout and Charley Malone at the wheel.
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Robbins
John Robbins
Getchell
John
Williams
Boone Island
Clayton Hatch
Charley Malone
Records Of The Bowlers Gilt Edge League Opens Busy Season
The Gilt Edge bowling season starts with many leagues and strong scores. Charlestown tops with 2600 in opening week. Seven players exceed 175 averages. Arlington leads Mystic Valley, Calumet leads Boston Pin, and City league sees Carruth tied with leadership as Clark posts rare candle pin record. Strong all around scoring and several leagues show high marks early.
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Arlington Boat and Commercial
Dudley, Newtowne
Arlington
Faulkner
King
Puffer
Calumet
Highland
Simson
Old Dorchester
Carruth
City Hall
Clark
Boylston
Greater Boston
Alliston
Brown
Allston
Old Princeton Quarterback Phil King to Coach Wisconsin
Phil King, the former Princeton quarterback, is expected to coach the Wisconsin eleven next season. He led the Badgers through several seasons up to 1902 and achieved notable success.
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Phil King
Princeton
University of Wisconsin
King
Badgers
Lajoie
Keeler
Hans Wagner
Wagner
Connie Mack
Giit Edge
Arlington Boat Club
Cy Young
Mel Finnegan
Warren Brown
Bill Clarke
Allston
George Cole
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George W. Sweeney
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Mr. Reid
Daniel A. Whelt
Cavonia
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