Grimshaw and Congalton Cut Off from Taylor Team
Two more players leave President Taylor's roster as Myron Grimshaw joins Toronto and Bunk Congalton moves to Columbus Billy Clyde's squad. Waivers from American League clubs completed the double change, ending Grimshaw's era as a standout first baseman and Congalton's strong hitting run with Boston.
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Post
Taylor
Myron Grimshaw
Bob Unglaub
Bunk Congalton
John J. Taylor
Congalton
Grimshaw
Unglaud
Toronto
Thoney
McBreen
McCaffrey
Billy Clymer
Columbus
Bunk
Cleveland
Boston
Honey
Candy Lachance
Grim
Bunk Conralton
Boston Americans
Naps
Coalgat
Tadors
All American Quince Class And Baseball Year Fables
A collage of sports notes from 1907 previews and anecdotes. Tyrus Cobb the batting eyes push. Sheridan and Flanagan sculpted for an Irish Fair in Madison Square Garden. All American concepts and preseason chatter fill the frame.
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Martin Sheridan
John Flanagan
New York
Madison Square Garden
Flanagan
Sheridan
Boston Americans Plan Southern Spring Trip
The Boston American League baseball team will enter Little Rock, Arkansas, in a grand South tour likely led by President John T. Taylor. Two special cars a tourist coach and a diner will accompany the party traveling from New York, with about 40 members expected.
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John T. Taylor
Boston
Little Rock
Ark
Taylor
New York
While the Pin Boys Hustle by William Peet
A holiday bowling recap notes Plum pudding and family cheer drawing bigger crowds than lanes. Sudbury alleys face grip illness. Deweys lead Elite league after a strong win over Colonials. Chauncey Henry and Mert Mason shine for Carruth. Tom Barker rumored to have lost speed. Somerville Grocery Clerks prepare to roll vs Powder House Associates with high tension expected.
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Tom Barker
Tom
Somerville
Powder House
Sudbury
Hoyle
Boxing Marts and Matchups Stir Boston Ring News
Packr McFarland plans Boston arrival for the Armory Athletic Association bout with Tommy Murphy as Murphy trains in New York. Chelsea’s Matty Baldwin and Johnny Summers inked for next Monday, while other cards feature Hugo Kelly vs Bill Papke in Milwaukee and Paul Gallagher rivals in New Haven on January 25.
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Tommy Murphy
New York
Armory Athletic Association
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Bill Papke
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Frank Mantell
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Roxbury
Jimmy Briggs
Lewiston
Saugus
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Jack Blackburn
Jack
Mike Donovan
Rochester
May Start Colored Baseball League
Indianapolis December discussion at a conference promises the launch of a national Negro professional baseball league for the coming season. Eight clubs would be backed by stock companies with possible members including Memphis Nashville Kansas City Detroit Louisville Cincinnati St Louis Pittsburgh Chicago and Indianapolis. Promoters expect financial success since several cities already support strong colored teams.
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Louisville
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Pittsburg
Chicago
Ryan seeks control of top sprinter Jack Atkin
New Orleans reports John J. Ryan denies quitting racing and bids to obtain Barney Schreiber’s sprinter Jack Atkin. After a $15000 offer was refused, Ryan offered $5000 for the horse’s services for the rest of the season, but the deal remains in abeyance.
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New Orleans
John J. Ryan
Barney Schreiber
Jack Atkin
Ryan
Presidential Ball Player: John Johnson's Rise and Baseball Fame
A Current Literature writer extols Governor John Johnson for his early hard work and family support, noting his tough upbringing and exceptional baseball talent. The piece highlights his swift pitching, home runs, and enthusiasm for football alongside politics.
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John Johnson
Henry Watterson
John
St. Peter
Tigers Great Southpaw Eddie Killian Ill in Detroit
Eddie Killian, Detroit Tigers star left hander, is ill with a threatened pneumonia. Team physician Dr. Txeene is attending him and will not permit visitors as he recovers from a heavy cold contracted after arrival in Detroit several days ago.
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Detroit
Eddie Killian
Tigers
Txeene
Killian
Was John QL Sullivan World Champion and Boxing Facts
A compact survey notes Sullivan never claimed world title, only drew with Charley Mitchell and did not meet Peter Jackson. The piece also covers boxing trivia and a 1878 to 1899 annals roundup of notable bouts and figures.
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John QL. Sullivan
Fy B
Brockton
Charley Mitchell
England
Peter Jackson
Australia
Willie Keeler Faces Challenge for Highlanders Outfield Job
New York scribes suggest Willie Keeler must improve at bat next spring or Charley Hempill will replace him at the Highlanders on the Sun Garden grounds. Jake Stahl is slated for a regular outfield spot but Missourians question his fit. It seems Willie will not stay out of a big league job long.
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New York
Willie Keeler
Charley Hemphill
Sun Garden
Highlanders
Jake Stahl
Stahl
Wee Willie
Willie
Boston Boy Aims to Break Weston Pedestrian Record
Jacob M Bernstein, 19, the young pedestrian who won a 25 mile Christmas Day walk from the West End clubhouse Eaton street to Norumbega Park and back, seeks to lower Edward Payson Weston’s Portland to Chicago record. He plans a Boston to New York tramp next June, aiming 500 miles in 10 days at 50 miles daily. Bernstein, who once walked Bridgeton Missouri to Mt Washington and back, is 5 ft 7 in and weighs about 12 pounds. his 25 mile Christmas time is noted as remarkable. The current 25 mile road record is Sh 35m, 1s.
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Jacob M. Bernstein
West End
Eaton Street
Norumbega Park
Portland
Chicago
Edward Payson Weston
Bernstein
Boston
New York
Bridgeton
Mt. Washington
Skating Stars Race Tonight at Park Square Rink
The last night of weeks features Williams aiming to beat Hamilton before the Pittsburg three weeks’ championship. Merritt the Canadian foes Hamilton after a rift, while White the veteran prepares for Pittsburg and may join the race.
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Hamilton
Pittsburg
Merritt
White
Canadians Likely to Reinstate Longboat
Canadian Athletic Association is expected to reinstate Longboat the Indian runner suspended for professionalism. The move aims to field a team at the London Olympic games next summer. If the AAU does not lift the suspension, American athletes may not compete against him in London.
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Canadian Athletic Association
Longboat
Amateur Athletic Union
London
Cornell Chess Players Sweep The Boards In Triangular League
Opening rounds of the ninth annual Triangular College Chess League were played at Rice Chess Club with Cornell Brown and the University of Pennsylvania. Ithacans from Cornell led with three wins while two second-round games were adjourned until tomorrow.
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New York
Rice Chess Club
Cornell, Brown
University of Pennsylvania
Ithacans
Quincy High to Start Basketball Campaign After Gym Addition
Quincy Dec 26 With school reopening Jan 6 the Quincy High team will begin its basketball season. A new gym allows full participation and the schedule lists games with Braintree Rockland Brockton Weymouth Boston College Milton Medford Everett Abington Brookline and others through March including several open dates.
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Braintree High
Rockland High
Brockton High
Weymouth High
Quincey
Boston College High
Milton High
Medford High
Everett High
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Milton
Brockton
Abington High
Brookline High
Brookline
Newport Reserves Face East Boston Tonight
The Newport Naval Reserves basketball team meet the East Boston quintet on their court for a highly anticipated game with strong lineups projected on both sides.
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East Bostons
Newport Naval Reserves
Eliot C C Beats Mohegans In Y M C A Action
Newton reports the Eliot C C defeated the Mohegans of Somerville in Y M C A play by 3% to 12. The Newton second team also beat Somerville second 41 to 22 in the same evening.
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Eliot C. C
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Somerville
Rivals Clash Again In East Boston Basketball clash
East Boston hosts the Twenty third street New York team tomorrow evening seeking revenge after a prior Hub win by East Boston C L A. New Yorkers list Wen dleken at centre Mueller Kane Dietrich Barger backs Abdidi utility. East Boston fields Vaughn Grebenstein Fox Ahern Cummings Slaves.
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Mast Boston
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Kane
Dietrich
Barger
Vaughn
Grebenstein
Fox
Ahern
Cummings
Slaves
Revere Pin Splitter Wins Weekly Bowling Prize
Eddie Mitchell of Revere captured a 22 pound turkey after posting 276 to lead at Broadway bowling alley. John Burke scored 274 and Forest Toward third as Mitchell, a Klova Club member, again showed dominance over rivals in both contests.
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Revere
Eddie Mitchell
John Burke
Forest
Mitchell
Klova
Chelsea Y. M
Frank Selee Takes Charge of Denver Teddy Bears
Frank Selee former National League manager becomes owner and manager of Denver team the Teddy Bears He vows to run the club and push for the Western league pennant and glory for Rocky Mountain fans
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Denver
Teddy Bears
Rocky Mountain City
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