Baseball Magnates Playing Politics in Quiet Season
This analysis notes the ongoing pre spring trade talk between the American and National leagues. Headlines Ban Johnson and Harry Pulliam spar as we approach the meetings with rumors of Baltimore and Washington moves. The piece argues the two leagues use tales to push agendas while claiming peace and progress.
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Baltimore
Washington
National
Taylor
Soden
Ban Johnson
Harry Pulliam
Pulliam
Johnson
National League
Chicago
New York
John T. Brush
Catcher Warner Traded to St. Louis for Bresnahan
New York announced Roger Bresnahan will catch next year for the New York Baseball Club and Jack Warner will move to the St. Louis Nationals. Secretary Knowles said the transfer is completed but would not disclose Robinsons payment for Warner.
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Warner
ST. Louis
Bresnahan
New York
Roger Bresnahan
New York Baseball Club
Jack Warner
Knowles
Warners
Robinson
Three Southern league recruits fail to spark last season
Smith an infielder hit .242 Swann a pitcher .220 and Matthews a catcher .208 for the three Southern league players McAleer secured for the St Louis Americans next summer The veterans and fans weigh in on Cy Young and a proposed rule to curb spit balls while several players prepare for new seasons in New York and Montana
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McAleer
St. Louis Americans
Smith
Swann
Matthews
Fast Company
Hughey Jennings
Baltimore
Jennings
Maryland
Victor Willis
Nationals
Soden
Cy Young
Jimmy Collins
Lou Criger
Young
Shorty McCuish
MccCuish
Clark Griffith
Walter Clarkson
New York
Clarkson
Griffith
Montana
Waltham Declines Interscholastic Rowing Entry
Waltham Dec 21. High School boys decide not to participate in the Cambridge May interscholastic rowing races due to high expenses. Waltham High has a history of strong showings in recent years.
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Waltham
Cambridge
Waltham High
Threshie Defeats Parker In Class A Billiards Match
The 12th game of the Class A amateur billiard tournament was played at the Hub last evening with Threshie defeating Parker by a score of 249 to 243. Tonight Paige meets Hayes. Major Taylor, after multiple retirements, signs to race in Europe next spring.
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Threshie
Parker
Paige
Hayes
Steenth
Buth
Taylor
Europe
Gardner of Lowell in Line for Lightweight Championship
Gardner of Lowell emerges as a potential challenger to the lightweight title as Jimmy Britt is poised to claim the crown by defeating Battling Nelson at 132 pounds. The piece argues Gans is no serious factor due to doubts about his weight and ability, and notes a Gardner–Britt showdown would be a major future attraction.
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Jimmy Gardner
Lowell
Britt
Jimmy Britt
America
Battling Nelson
Gans
al Herford
Nelson
Ter
Young Corbett
Denverite
New
Gardner
Terry McGovern
Harry Forbes
Abe Attell
Frankie Neil
Hughey McGovern
Tommy Murphy
Chester Goodwin
Harvard Beats Andover 3 to 0 on Soldiers Field
Harvard defeated Andover 3 to 0 in a slow game at Soldiers Field. Harvard relied on a shooting game. Callaway and Townsend starred for the Crimson. Goals came from Callaway Wilder and Townsend with 20 and 15 minute halves. Referee Tilden. Timekeeper MacMasters.
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Andover
Soldiers Field
Merritt
Callaway
Townsend
Crimson
Wilder
C. P
Chalifoux Grant
Sard
Cesccescsccesesss P
Tilden
MacMasters
English High Defeats Mechanic Arts 3 to 1
The English High hockey team defeated Mechanic Arts 3 to 1 on Franklin Field. Gallagher starred with a heads up performance, eluding Leighton’s checks. Angell, Carpenter contributed for English High while Perry, Connolly, and Leighton played solid for Mechanic Arts.
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Mechanic Arts
Franklin Field
Gallagher
Leighton
Angell
Carpenter
Perry
Connolly
Stone's School Sets Goal Record with 11–0 Victory
Stone's School hockey team defeated Noble & Greenough at Jamaica Pond yesterday by 11 to 0, establishing the school goal record for the season. Jimmy Hamburger starred for Stone while Inches and Dana played well for Noble & Greenough.
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Noble & Greenough
Jamaica Pond
Stone
Jimmy Hamburger
Inches
Dana
Tech vs Worcester P I in a tight city basketball game
Tech and Worcester Polytechnic Institute meet in the Tech gym on Exeter Street for a closely contested basketball night. Tech has home court advantage and may find it easier to score than Worcester P I.
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Technology
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Tech Gymnasium
Exeter Street
Tech
Worcester
Oakfields Win Basketball Victory Over Lincolns
At Bacon Hall Somerville Oakfields of Cambridge defeated the Lincolns of Somerville 15 to 10 in a hard fought game watched by a large crowd. Townsend scored with a one hand throw for Oakfields and Duggan starred for the Lincolns.
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Somerville
Oakfields
Cambridge
Lincolns
Townsend
The
Duggan
North End Union Second Team Defeats Baldwins 35 0
The North End Union second basketball team beat the J. E. Baldwins of South Boston by 35 to 0 at North End Union Tuesday evening.
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North End Union
J. E
J. E. Baldwins
South Boston
Britt Defeats Nelson in Tight Fight for Boxing Crown
Gossip notes Britt’s disputed decision over Nelson, with Britt outboxing the Dane at distance and landing cleaner blows to claim the win. Nelson remains dangerous, capable of a title comeback, as boxing buzz grows around Chelsea’s Douglas A. C. meeting and a slate of six to 15 round bouts featuring Briggs, Stone, Duffy, Edels, Powers, Sanborn, and McCloskey among others.
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Britt
Roche
Douglas A. C
Chelsea
Pythian Rink
Jimmy Briggs
Jig Stone
Charlestown
Briggs
Stone
Young Duffy
East Boston
Young Chisholm
Everett
Harry Edels
Kid Lester
Walsh-Bradigan
Apollo A. C
Salem
Denny Burns
Lynn
Young Peabody
Peabody
Johnny Powers
South Boston
Kid Sanborn
Bradigan
Steve Een
America
Walsh
Salem Club
Jack Sheehan
Boston
Jack
New England
Gloucester A. C
Johnny Lynch
Cambridge
Albert Delmont
Medford
Jackie Williams
Young Callahan
Roxbury
Young Sullivan
Callahan
Gloucester
Sullivan
Blink McCloskey
Philadelphia
Guy Ashley
Tall River
McCloskey
Blink
Kid Pantz
Jimmy Burke
West End
A. C
Lawrence
Burke
John A. Sullivan
Young Kenney
Pantz
W. L. Gallagher
Chester Goodwin
Young Donohue
Jerry Watson
Young Sidney
Johnny Fitzgerald
Young Boudrot
Harry Duffy
Kid Barrish
Kid Barry
Jeffries
Corbett
Two Ways to Treat a Cold Graves Maryland Malt Whiskey
Physicians and individuals note two approaches to colds: break them up early or let them break you. Graves Maryland Malt Whiskey, used at first warning, supposedly clears colds easily. The genuine product bears the Chester H. Graves & Sons signature and is sold by licensed druggists at moderate cost.
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Graves
Maryland
Chester H. Graves & Sons
Harvard Football Faces Push for Paid Coach by Alumni
The Harvard Bulletin notes a letter signed by 54 prominent Harvard graduates urging a paid football coach to replace the longtime graduate mentor. They argue Harvard should win more often, extend the coach’s authority during the season, and compare football to other paid staff, while the Bulletin remains cautious about professionalism in athletics.
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Harvard Bulletin
Harvard
Soldiers Field
Bulletin
Brighton Speedway Hosts 10 Fast Snow Races
At Brighton yesterday a large crowd watched ten fast snow races in the Christmas cup series. Two more races set for next Saturday at 2 30 p m and the following Monday at 10 a m feature Fashion My Chance and other prominent multiple runners with best times listed for each class.
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Mr. Crowley
Axtello
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Mr. Harrison
Fanfaron
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Fitzgerald
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Seeton
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Joe Trauley
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Whippet
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Smith
Gypsey Wilkes
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Lovell
Brown King
Br. G
Cushman
Farmer
Lawson
Big Gain in Horse Records Encourages Harness Breeding
The American light harness horse has rapidly progressed over two decades with the 2:10 pace class expanding from Johnston in 1883 to 843 records of 2:10 or faster by last season's end. Tables illustrate the surge in 2:10 or under times and the overall growth of the breed.
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Johnston
Linden A C claim of beating Iver Johnsons challenged
TL Tierney states there is no Linden A C team, claims they beat Laurel A C instead and challenges any 14-15 year old team offering a guarantee. Charles River Park track is five laps to the mile.
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TL. Tierney
Linden A. C
Iver
Melrose A C Beats Arlington Boat Club In League Play
Melrose A C won two games from Arlington Boat Club as Mystic Valley league action unfolded at the Melrose alleys. Central won two strings from Artillery bowlers at the 999th alleys with Saunders rolling a three string total of 616.
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Calumet
Higels
Purington
Perkins
Philbrick
Smith
Core
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Perry Sanders
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Hick
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