Burchell Becomes Magnate of Syracuse Baseball Club
Syracuse N Y January 18 Lefty Burchell former Red Sox pitcher now owns Syracuse State League franchise after months of talks The sale ends decades long involvement of George N Kuntzsch and T C Griffin Burchell plans pennant winning team and may relocate Montreal players plus secure a new ballpark in a central site Jordan N Y resident seeks Montreal release
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Burchell
Red Sox
George N. Kuntzsch
T. C Griffin
Montreal
Jordan
National League approves contracts and releases in new motion
New York January 18 President Lynch announces contracts with Brooklyn players including Dahlen Barger Daubert and Wheat and with Philadelphia players Killifer Masters Rasmussen Brinker Katz Brennan Coiter. Releases list includes Brooklyn to Springfield Philadelphia to Minneapolis and others under waiver or league rules.
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National League
New York
President Lynch
National League Today
Brooklyn
William F. Dahlen
E. B. Barger
R. J. Coulson
Jacob E. Daubert
W. S. Davidson
Ross E. Erwin
R. S. Higgins
J. E. Hummel
Otto Miller
Hubbard Northen
Patrick E Gene-Rucker
Wilburt Schardt
M. R. Stark
Bert
Cincinnati
Fort Wayne
McMannus
St. Louis
N. L
Elmer Johnson
Philadelphia
Minneapolis
A. A
W. M. Burns
Calgary
Standridge
Malden High hockey subdues Woburn 5 to 0
Malden High School defeated Woburn High 5 to 0 at Craddock Park yesterday afternoon. The Malden seven started strong, scoring four goals in the first half before substituting players in the second half to add one more tally.
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Malden
Malden High School
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Woburn H
Urphy
Frap Ece Ee
Scalley Mith
J. Murphy
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Kaae
Weafer Boer
Cence
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Collins Signs with Chicago Americans for 1912
Chicago Jan 18 First baseman Collins who has played with the Chicago Americans of the American League for three years signed today a contract for 1912.
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Chicago Americans
Chicago
Kling Brings Kansas City Plan to Boston Braves
Manager Johnny Kling of the Boston Braves arrived in town after weeks of speculation. The newly appointed leader from Kansas City met executives to outline plans for the team and its future improvements.
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Johnny Kling
Boston Braves
Kansas City
Warm Welcome as Kling Arrives for Team Talks
President Ward and Treasurer James Gaffney greeted Kling upon arrival with a crowd of newspaper men awaiting him. Gaffney was summoned to City Hall to confer with Mayor Fitzgerald, leaving Kling to outline how he believed his team could be improved.
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James Gaffney
Gaffney
Kling
President Ward
Johnnie
City Hall
Fitzgerald
Kelley
Kling talks trade limits and pitching needs for Braves
Boston Braves president Ward backs und traded Mattern for Devlin. Kling, who favors keeping Groh and Shafer, says the team needs a couple of strong pitchers to bolster the staff. An engineer will review the South End ground to alter the diamond and seating, while Joe Pfeffer is the only player to sign a 191? season contract so far.
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Devlin
Kling
Ward
Boston
New York
Augusta
Baltimore
Georgetown
McGraw
Groh
Buffalo
Shafer
Gaffney
South End
Braves
Beaver Falls
Billy Hamilton
Joe Pfeffer
Pugilist John Johnson Ends Press Hassle with Publicity
The well known boxer John Johnson shows fatigue with being used as a source for another man’s press agent while avoiding heavy publicity.
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John Johnson
Minnis Signs His Contract
Connie Mack, manager of the world champion team, announced that he received signed contracts from Barry and McInnis. McInnis sent the letter from Gloucester Mass. with his agreement, completing his team.
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Philadelphia
Connie Mack
Connie
Barry
McInnis
Gloucester
Mass
Athletics Star Confident in Arm as Season Opens
He says his arm is in first class shape after a fall injury and he will try to excel at first base filling Harry Davis's long held shoes. He trained over winter and reports no difficulties using the arm. Barry agrees with the club terms and expects a repeat of last year’s success with only a few players unsigned. Connie Mack anticipates no trouble securing them.
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Harry Davis
Barry
The
Athletics
Connie Mack
Highlanders After Catcher in Surprise Openers
New York Americans push to acquire a catcher and manager Wilverton predicts a top catching staff for the season. Washington club is linked with a possible deal for one of its three catchers Street Ainsworth or Henry amid a guessing contest in Frank Farrell's office.
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New York Americans
Wolverton
Philadelphia
Highlanders
Frank Farrell
Washington Club
New York Club
Washingtons
Street
Ainsworth
Henry
Wellesley High defeats Natick in hockey clash 5 to 1
Wellesley High won a fairly easy home game 5 to 1 over Natick High on the Wellesley rink. Norcross starred for Wellesley with strong skating and scoring, supported by Moulton. Natick’s Murray and Doherty played well for the losers.
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Wellesley High
Natick High
Norcross
Moulton
Murray
Doherty
Anmnt
Lug Buvic
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Tailby
P Ton
Putnem
mpire—Brown
Timer Fowle
Kaufman West Leaves New York to Aid Father Illness
California heavyweight fighter Kaufman West rushes home to attend his ailing father. He plans a coast trip to train for a possible bout with Jim Flynn, saying malaria will pass with a couple of months on the coast.
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Kaufman Westman
California
New York
Jim Flynn
Lewis defeats Dixie Kid in eight for welterweight win
Harry Lewis knocked out Dixie Kid in the eighth round in Liverpool securing a decisive welterweight victory. The bout highlighted Lewis's superior showing as the crowd witnessed a clear finish.
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Liverpool
Harry Lewis
Dixie Kid
Lewis
Zbyszko and Karla Ready for Big Boxing Wrestling Show
Zbyszko the European champion and Karla the Hindu expected in Boston today for final arrangements at Mechanics Building for next Monday night. Herman arrives to arrange training quarters and push for a match with Mahmout, meeting Gotch’s stipulation of a forfeit if Zbyszko wins. Zbyszko insists on defending the title or allowing challengers, backing a strong position with his championship status and backing. Karla’s arrival adds to rising interest as the heavyweight sketch to crown Gotch’s mantle grows clearer.
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Mechanics Building
Boston
J. H. Herman
Pole
Frank Gotch
Herman
Gotch
Mahmout
Zbhyszko
Europe
Goth
Tax on Base Ball Clubs Proposed in New York
Albany N Y Jan 18 A bill by Senator James J Frawley would tax base ball clubs gross receipts above a limit with ten percent going to playgrounds in leading cities and towns The plan would place professional baseball under the State Athletic Commission and affect the New York National League club the New York Americans and the Brooklyn Nationals Owners have not disclosed figures but profits are unofficially said to exceed 300000 in good years
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N. Y
James J. Frawley
New York National League
New York Americans
Brooklyn Nationals
State Athletic Commission
New York
Harvard Sports Enthusiasm Drives College Athletics Popularity
Graduate Treasurer Garcelon notes Harvard athletics rely on football and baseball as premier draws with Crimson behind by about 10000 dollars. The piece tracks former stars like Shaw Kennard Bonhag Shrubb and Chisholm while previewing future bets and local sports enthusiasm, including Boston clubs and municipal support for broader sport development.
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Garcelon
Harvard
Crimson
Cambridge
Stadium
Soldiers Field
Harvard Princeton hockey tickets on sale at arena and advance
Public sale of tickets for the Harvard Princeton hockey game with in arena advance sales available. Also notes a center ticket location at the Arena for fans seeking early access. The piece recalls athletes like Alvin Kraenzlein and compares modern sprinters with old champions, and mentions Flynn Johnson Sweeney records from 1895.
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Cenll
Alvin Kraenzlein
Terest Uence
Yale
Jim Flynn
Jack Johnson
L. D
Mike Sweeney
Manhattan Field
Kid Goodman to Meet John Connolly in Worcester
Worcester January 18 Kid Goodman and Johnny Connolly the Scotch champion have been matched to fight at the Lake Shore A A show in Worcester next Thursday evening Both fighters are in peak form Connolly has recent scraps with Peter Sullivan Martin Canole Dave Deshler and Kid Fleming while Goodman from the West End has renewed vigor and trains daily ready to meet any lightweight in the country
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Kid Goodman
John Connolly
Worcester
Johnny Connolly
Lake Shore A. A
Connolly
Peter Sullivan
Martin Canole
Dave Deshler
Kid Fleming
Goodman
West End
Pearl Casey Tours Coast As Umpires Marvel At Quakes
In the Pacific Coast League a new umpire named Pearl Casey travels with the circuit. Spectators and players marvel at earthquakes heard and felt during games and travel days.
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Pearl Casey
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