Federals Rumor Row Shifts as Gilmore Heads to Chicago
In New York on January 1 the Federal league president John A. Gilmore arrives in Chicago after visits to Buffalo and Toronto. Friction rumors grow with other owners over circuit completion while talks of New York expansion and potential Toronto line up. A promoter claims he could raise 100000 in 48 hours for a New York franchise, as leagues debate salaries and a National Commission hearing nears.
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John A. Gilmore
Federal League
Chicago
Windy City
Gilmore
Buffalo
Toronto
Edward Hanlon
Baltimore
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Oronto
National Commission
Cincinnati
Organized Baseball
Gilmore Faces Opposition Over Federal League Strategy
Dissatisfaction grows as Feds blast Gilmore for sticking to several minor league towns before pursuing major markets. They warn of internal conflict, warn that Toronto and Indianapolis are favored over Brooklyn and the Bronx, and urge a proven leader with baseball politics experience to guide the league.
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Gilmore
Chicago
Feds
New York
Brooklyn
League
Tinker
Nothie
Greater
Federal League
Waltham to Meet Newton on Thanksgiving Day
Waltham High and Newton High football teams will play their annual game on Thanksgiving Day. The matchup has long been a major high school battle, typically hosted by Waltham, with both schools viewing it as a premier rivalry event.
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Waltham High
Newton
Newton-Waltham High
Waltham
Long Hair On Field Sparks Old Time Critique Debate
The piece recalls John Titus and the Philadelphia Nationals as it notes a player entering the field with noticeable facial hair drawing criticism from peers and fans, echoing past style controversies in major league baseball.
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John Titus
Philadelphia Nationals
Braves Promote Youthful Pitchers Davis and Cocreham
The Boston Braves expect strong seasons from pitchers George A. Davis Jr and Eugene Cocreham. Davis, 23, from Cambridge and Harvard, is noted for his early rise with Williams College roots and a visible mustache. Cocreham, 24, from Luling Texas, stands 6ft 3.5in and joined Boston after Topeka and San Antonio stints.
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Braves
Davis
Cambridge
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Williams
Jersey City
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Boston
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N. C
Harvard
Eugene Cocreham
Luling
Texas
San Antonio
Skating Bulletin Highlights City Rinks and Areas
Community skating notes list several locations including Franklin Field Neponset Savin Hill William Eustis and Fair Commonwealth playground. Also mentions Billings Field Orient Heights Cottage Street Wood Island and rough entries indicating varying conditions or usage.
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Neponset - Savin Hill
William Eustis
Ashmont
Charlestown
North Brighton
Fair Commonwealth Playground
Rough Cottage Street
Rough Wood Island
Rhair Stramdway
Medford Players Attend Banquet After Decision
Medford High School football players will attend a Saturday banquet at the Dame School Medford after discussions between Captain Gillis and Principal Howlett. The team set aside prior demands for sweaters and letters following the captain's report of the meeting.
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Medford
Dame School
Gillis
Howlett
Schoolboys Open Hockey Season at Boston Arena
The Interscholastic Hockey league starts today with games at the Boston Arena. At 2 p.m. Somerville High versus Rindge Tech will open the league series, followed by Melrose High and Arlington High clashing in the evening.
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Boston
Somerville High
Rindge Tech
Melrose High
Arlington High
Cyclist Erwin Baker Sets World Hour Record in Phoenix
Erwin G. Baker of Indianapolis broke the world hour record for motorcycles in Phoenix, covering 66 miles 1,660 yards. The previous mark was 66 miles 1,100 yards. Joe O Connell of Phoenix also set a world ten mile record in 9 minutes 1 second, while Baker previously held the 9 minute 11 second record.
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Phoenix
Ariz
Erwin G. Baker
Indianapolis
Joe O'Connell
Baker
Eddie Murphy Fights Fast Draw In Portland Card
Eddie Murphy of South Boston and Cyclone Zip of Portland battled to a fierce six round draw at the Atlas A C in Portland. Barney Snyder of Boston shaded Young Abe Attell in a six round semi final.
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Portland
Eddie Murphy
South
Boston
Cyclone Zip
Atlas A. C
Barney Snyder
Abe Attell
Graves and O'Brien Fight to Draw at Olympic A A
Kid Graves and Young Jack O'Brien fought to a draw in the main bout at the Olympic A A. Graves scored the only knockdown in the second round. Other results include McCarron over Baker in the semi, Bartfield over Revoire, Kelly over Krantz, Mack tying Jannon, McCartney stopping Hassen, and Piazzi drawing with Nelson.
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Philadelphia
Kid Graves
Jack O’brien
Graves
Jack McCarron
Harry Baker
Soldier Bartfield
Middie Revoire
Fred Kelly
Johnny Krantz
Willie Mack
Gene Jannon
Young McCartney
Jack Hassen
Johnny Piazzi
Jimmy Nelson
Polo Results From Worcester Albany Schenectady Meet
Polo results list scores from Worcester Worcester Fail River 3 Albany Providence 6 Albany 6 at Albany, and Schenectady Schenectady 6 New Bedford 5 at Schenectady.
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Fail River
Albany
Providence
Schenectady
New Bedford
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