National league deadlock persists in president race
In New York on December 17 the National League stalemate continued with eight magnates voting four for John M Ward and four for Brown of Louisville after three ballots. Ban Johnson’s telegram to Garry Herrmann was publicly read, sparking debate over interference and authority as the group awaits a possible compromise candidate or continued stalemate.
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New York
National League
John M. Ward
Brown
Louisville
Ward
Heydler
Johnson
Ban Johnson
Chicago
John T. Brush
Syracuse
Garry Herrmann
N. Y
August Herrmann
B. B. Johnson
Herrmann
League
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Brush
Stanley Robison
National Commission
Friends of
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John McGraw
Roger Bresnahan
Hughey Duffy
O’donnell
Worcester
Hughey O'Rourke
New England
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American League Club
Nevin
Detroit
Taylor
Boston
Shibe
Philadelphia
Noyes
Washington
Hedges
St. Louis
Tex Rickard
Jeff Johnson
Salt Lake City
John Heydler
Comiskey Opposes Abolishing Spikes in Baseball
White Sox owner Charles A. Comiskey argues against removing spikes, saying the current style depends on them and public interest would wane. He cites injuries from dull spikes and supports Ty Cobb while opposing any change as an American League committee member.
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Charles A. Comiskey
White Sox
Barrett
Ty Cobb
Detroits
Chicago
American League Committee
Worcester Defeats Pawtucket 5 to 2 in Hockey
Worcester extended its winning stretch with a 5 to 2 home win over Pawtucket. Gardner stifled Pawtucket’s offense until the third period as Worcester built a multiple score margin.
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Cunningham, Jr
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New Bedford Beats Providence on Strong Passing
New Bedford won 10 to 5 over Providence driven by superior passing. Providence displayed clean teamwork but failed to execute plays with the locals snap and ginger. Mullen, Rushes, and stops by Sutton and Mullen shape the scoring and defense under referee Hefernan.
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Mullen
Duggan
Lewis
Hardy
Sutton
Heffernan
Thayer Academy and Winthrop High Play Tie in Basketball
Thayer Academy and Winthrop High School battled to an 18 to 18 tie in a prep basketball game at Braintree. Morrison and Willett starred for Thayer while Margeson Snow and Fielding led Winthrop. The teams will replay the tie on February 4.
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Phillips Morrison
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McDonald
Neil
Secret
Bacon
Daly Wins Three-Cushion Billiards Duel at Imperial Room
In the final block between John Daly and James Ryan Daly won with 51 points and an average of 50 totaling 150. Ryan finished with 34 points and an average of 38 totaling 134.
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John Daly
James Ryan
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Ryan
Players Offered for Vote in Ward Pact Rumor
New York December 17 rumors say Stanley Robison of St. Louis could assemble a near pennant winning club if he votes for Ward. His manager Roger Bresnahan has courted players in the corridors. Brush of New York and Murphy of Chicago are said to have offered players to Robison if he supports Ward.
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New York
Stanley Robison
St. Louis
Ward
Roger Bresnahan
Brush
Murphy
Chicago
Robison
City Council hikes amusement license fees for baseball parks
Chicago, Dec 17. A special session of the City Council adopted an ordinance raising license fees for amusements. National and American league baseball parks face $1000 yearly charges. The same rate applies to top grade theatres. former minimum on ball grounds was $300 annually.
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Chicago
National League
Commerce High Boys Twice Victorious Over East Boston
The Fenway School team defeated East Boston High 27 to 21 in the first game and 14 to 10 in the second. Fouls dominated play with 74 in the first game and 37 in the second, delaying action and keeping scores modest. Attendance reached about 450 as Armstrong led the Commerce offense with 10 fouls drawn and McGuire adding 3 goals from the floor.
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McGuire
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Boston second team tops Winchester High 22 to 14
Boston second team defeated Winchester High second team 22 to 14 in Winchester tonight. Goals from floor credited to Bryant, Gunn, Lincoln, Brown, Badger, Caldwell, Newton, Flinn. Time 115 and 20 minute halves. Referee Cameron Umpire Williams Scorer G Small Timer F Small Attendance 400.
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Stovall May Join White Sox At First Base
Chicago December reports state George Stovall may play first base for the White Sox next season. President Comiskey says Freddie Parent will not be traded to Cleveland and will cover shortstop. Stovall could be purchased or acquired in a trade for Chicago’s young reserve players.
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George Stovall
White Sox
Comiskey
Freddie Parent
Cleveland
Boston
Sox
Stovall
Debates Roar Over National League Presidency and Boxing
Sportswriters debate baseball leadership in New York and hints on where Jeff Johnson fights will occur. The column notes Harvard's New Japan opponent Fuji and discusses Klaus vs Flynn and Choynski’s knockout claim, with box office notes and the upcoming amateur show.
Contested election ends in a tie after predictions
The debate between A and B over which party would win a contest ends in a tie, leaving both claims unresolved and the outcome uncertain.
Tech track team eyes dual meet with Maine
The M. I. T. track team seeks more dual meets and plans a meet with the University of Maine. Maine favors the contest and a two year agreement is likely with Maine visiting Boston in 1910 and Tech traveling to Orono in 1911.
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Maine
Boston
Tech
Orono
Martian A A Beats Emerson In Boston College Gym
The Martian A A scored an easy victory over Emerson in Boston College gym last night. Lyons Murphy Gillespie Donovan McCarthy Sullivan and McRea led the scoring with Lyons and Murphy each scoring twice and J Gillespie adding four field goals. Time was 20 minute halves with Cambria as referee and Scanlan as umpire. Attendance was about 300.
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A Century of Cheer at Faneuil Hall Liquor Shop
An old Boston ad promotes a Christmas cheer by offering a wide range of wines brandies gins rums and whiskies with prices per gallon from 90 cents to 7 50. It touts century of square dealing and invites mail orders from the Faneuil Hall corner shop open late tonight.
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Ward Is Chosen Ward Is Chosen
B B Johnson remains opposed to John M Ward for National league presidency and backs Heydler Johnson and Charles A Comiskey return from New York with Johnson suggest a misread telegram. Officials differ on Johnsons intent and Ward prospects amid league tensions.
Thompson Wins Ten-Round Decision Over Hyland
Johnny Thompson defeated Dick Hyland by decision in a ten round boxing match in Kansas City.
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Johnny Thompson
Dick Hyland
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