Boston Red Sox buy catcher Cheek from Philadelphia Nationals
The article details the trade of catcher Cheek to the Philadelphia Nationals and discusses potential replacements for Boston, highlighting Pat Donahue and Tommie Madden as prospects. It notes Charley Hall’s contract and mentions other Boston signings and managerial expectations for 1910.
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Taylor
Donovan
Bill Carrigan
Detroit
Pat Donahue
Tommie Madden
Philadelphia Nationals
Cheek
Baltimore
Quakers
Johnny Kling
National Commission
Red Sox
Donahue
Madden
Boston
Charley Hall
Hall
New Orleans
Connie Mack
Joe Wood
Sprinter Edge in View As 925 Seconds Bar Raises
Arthur Duffey notes strong signals from Ernie Nelson at the B A A outdoor track and predicts a 925 seconds sprint time may be possible with start and form improvement. He singles out Hillman Quinn and Y M C A prospects while outlining rival sprinters and upcoming collegiate meets in Boston Newton Somerville Worcester and Lynn.
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Irvington Oval
Ernie’’ Nelson
Volkmann
Australia
A. B. Postles
South Africa
R. E. Walker
Canada
Bobby’” Kerr
Bernie Wefers
Nelson
Be. A. C
Boston
Newton
Somerville
Worcester
Lynn
Michigan May Expel Miller From 1909 Team
At a meeting of the engineering faculty a letter was drafted directing J. Joy Miller of Detroit to appear before the faculty. Miller, a Michigan football player, has been declared ineligible by the board in control of athletics. He will be asked to show cause why he should not face expulsion or suspension.
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Hughie Jennings
Buffalo
Jennings
Detroit
Pittsburg
Smith
Stein
Hart
Ann Arbor
Mich
J. Joy Miller
University of Michigan
Miller
Questions and notes on early 1900s athletic figures and clubs
A compendium of inquiries about boxers golfers and clubs including whether Jack Sullivan fought Langford details on John J Goff Charlestown Marathon results and time Fowler versus Renaud, Imperial team score in GB league, Wild Bill's address, Detroit club figures, AAA join details, and cribbage hands plus amateur status and equations.
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Jack
Trin) Sullivan
Samim Langford
John J. Goff
Cambridge
Charlestown
Fowler
Renaud
Bill
Donovan
Ownie
Bush
Detroit
Frank Navin
Mich
Matty Baldwin
Donahue
Gleason Eyes San Francisco Bout at City Park
Friends say Tex Rickard promotion plans a Johnson Jeffries style bout at a San Francisco baseball park. Gleason fights to secure a 45 round event with new supervisors likely to permit a longer contest. Local business interests expect thousands in gate receipts.
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Jack Gleason
New York
Tex Rickard
Johnson-Jeffries
San Francisco
Gleason
Board of Supervisors
California
Suburban Interclub Match Postponed Rolled At Winsor Club
The Suburban Interclub league match between the 999th A. A. and Winsor, deferred from Tuesday night, will be played tonight at the Winsor Club in Watertown.
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A. A
Winsor
Winsor Club
Watertown
Harvard to Meet Cornell in Intercollegiate Hockey Debut
Harvard hockey plans a trip to New York for a league opener against Cornell at St Nicholas Rink. Captain Hicks’ availability could determine whether Harvard fields its strongest lineup, with Duncan or Leslie at left center if Hicks is unable to play. Hornblower will play right wing, and the squad travels with twelve players plus managers and a trainer.
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Cambridge
New York
Crimson
Cornell
St. Nicholas
Intercollegiate Hockey Association
Princeton
Ithacans
Hicks
Leslie
Duncan
Tigers
Columbia
Hornblower
R. E
Gardner
Foster
C. P
Huntington
Smart
Cnadwick
Haydock
MacNider
Fallon
Letters by Hugh A. Jennings to be printed in Sunday Post
The Sunday Post begins Jan 16 with a remarkable series of letters by Hugh A. Jennings Tigers manager. The letters cover the Detroit Pittsburg world series and anecdotes about famous players mentored by Jennings. One missive argues for including athletic sports in college curricula.
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The
Sunday Post
Hugh A. Jennings
Tigers
Jennings
Don’t Miss These Letters Order Sunday Post
Readers are urged to place orders for the Sunday Post letters edition. Sunny dispatch details and subscription options are highlighted, with emphasis on ensuring delivery ahead of the weekend.
Palace May Be Sole Home of the Future Auto Show
New York January report says Madison Square Garden may be demolished prompting a shift of the annual auto show to the Grand Central Palace. A M C Manufacturers Association unveils a 1911 1912 contract keeping the palace as the show home if Garden is out. Rain snow and blizzards tax attendance yet box office climbs to new highs as 1200 dealers accept guest invitations.
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New York
Madison Square Garden
Grand Central Palace
Alfred Reeves
American Motor Car Manufacturers’ Association
Palace
Roper Appointed Princeton Football Head Coach for 1910
Princeton faculty committee ratified William W. Roper as head coach for 1910 and director of Princeton sports, with plans to seek trustee approval. Hart remains captain for now, subject to medical exams, after a neck injury raised safety concerns. The decision followed a December 29 New York meeting discussing the coach and Hart’s condition.
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Princeton
N. J
William W. Roper
Roper
Princeton Sports
Hart
New York
Bowling Stars Set for City 20 Game Showdowns Next Week
Worcester bowling scene heats up with Poehler and Christopher in a 20 game match at Boston alleys Monday and Boylston alleys Monday evening. Following week features Clancy Beatty Poehler Martel in a 20 game doubles series with 10 games at each venue.
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Boylston
Poehler
Christopher
Jimmy Clancy
Bill Beatty
Martel
Washington
South
Bill
William
Archie Walsh
Joe Spillane
Noddle Island
Scorer Currier
Greater Boston
Post
Brighton
Pilgrim
Winthrop
Prospect
Somerset
Hills
Chelsea
Buick
Allston
East Cambridge
Noddle
North Cambridge
Central
Revere
Carruth
Malden
Knights of Columbus
Columbus Club
Mercantile
Commission Dry Goods, Manufacturers
Walworth
Sudbury Industrial and Bankers and Brokers
Gilt Edge Pin League Opens Night With Multiple Matches
B A A leads the league by one point over Commercial as they bowl at Arlington Boat Club. Commercial hosts Newtowne at home alleys. Central bowls at Dudley as the schedule continues.
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Commercial
Arlington Boat Club
Newtowne
Central
Dudley
Steeplechase Club Elects Officers and Officials
New York January 6. J. H. Alexandre H. J. Morris and J. E. Widener were reelected stewards of the National Steeplechase and Hunt Association for three years at the annual meeting. August Belmont was reelected president J H Alexandre vice president and J B H Cowdin secretary and treasurer. Brookline Country Club officials were approved with F J Bryan starter H P Conklin clerk of the course and scales W S Vosburgh handicapper and J Bryan secretary of the hunts committee.
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New York
J. H. Alexandre
H. J. Morris
J. E. Widener
W. S. Vosburgh
J. Bryan
Hunts Committee
Merrimac A C and Morse Club Triumph in Boston Basketball
Merrimac A C of Boston defeated the W I Morse Club of Chelsea 13 to 2 at Francis Willard Hall. De Anglis Ramacarte and Coverhouse starred for the visitors and Shapiro Dalton Coverhouse contributed for Morse. The Merrimac second team beat Lenox A C of Boston in the preliminary. Attendance 250.
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Merrimac A. C
Boston
W. I. Morse Club
Chelsea
Francis Willard Hall
de Anglis
Ramacarte
Coverhouse
Merrimac
Lenox A
W. F. Morse Club
R. F.seceseseceeel
Shapiro
Philleas
Dalton
Ferrell
M. Levenson
Timer—Tateralla
Deleanty Signs with Detroit for 1910 Season
Detroit second baseman Jim Dele hanty signed a 1910 contract tonight, becoming the first Detroit infielder to commit for next season. The move secures a key part of the infield for the Tigers as plans for 1910 take shape.
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Detroit, Mich
Jim"’ Delehanty
Detroit
Pocket Time Savers catalog ad
The International Correspondence Schools promote pocket sized hand books for trades and office work offering time saving formulas and practical data. Available in cloth for 50 cents and leather binding for $1.00 during a free exhibit at 9 Boylston Street Boston.
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International Correspondence Schools
Boylston Street
Boston
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