Baltimore Feds Bring Big Suit Against Baseball
The Federal Baseball Club of Baltimore sues the National and American leagues, 16 clubs, the National Baseball Commission, and former Federal League figures for 900000 damages under Sherman and Clayton anti trust laws. The suit argues organized baseball restrains trade and seeks triple damages, alleging losses from a 1915 peace agreement and Federal League elimination.
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Philadelphia
United States District Court
Federal Baseball Club of
Baltimore
National Baseball Commission
James A. Gilmore
Charles FE. Weeghman
Starry Sinclair
Federal League
Federal League Club
Chicago
Baltimore Club
National Commission
Baseball Players’ Fraternity
Charles Weeghman
Medieval League
Harry Sinclaiy
Charles 2. Weeghman
Cigar Lengcy’s 32 Year Boston Favor Receives Praise
The piece argues that a Boston favored 10 cent cigar owes its long standing repute to a blend of aged tobacco and well crafted leaves. It notes Havana Connecticut and Sumatra contribute quality tobacco and insists maturity of the leaf brings mellow fragrance to the product. The author asserts the cigar’s prestige spans more than three decades.
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Havana
Connecticut
Sumatra
Harvard Denies Letters to Swimmers After Disastrous Season
Harvard authorities will not award the swimming team the usual insignia after a season marked by defeats and cancellations. The Student Council recommended withholding honors, noting captain Bradford M Fullerton's injury and the unbalanced lineup. Some members may still receive insignia later if they achieved exceptional work.
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Harvard
Bradford M. Fullerton
Carlson to box M'Rea at Abington on April 7
North Abington March 29. Harry Carlson of Brockton and M'Rea of Cambridge were matched for a 19 round bout at the A C on April 7. They agreed to 1328 pounds ringside, expected to bring both to peak form. Two preliminary contests will precede.
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North Abington
Howard McRea
Cambridge
Harry Carlson
Brockton
A. C
Letters to Post Sport Desk Mention Battling Sylvia
The Post sport ing department notes letters about Battling Sylvia the Woods and A Reidy. Readers are asked to call to retrieve the messages.
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Post Sporting Department
Sylvia
Woods
Reidy
Boston athletes and boxing legends spark indoor meets debate
Bill Hanna touts Boston as a sports hub while praising past champions like Jess Willard and Dave Caldwell. Brooklyn hosts a half mile event with Yale, Penn, Holy Cross stars, and New York promoters push for tickets as Mel Sheppard protests trainer restrictions.
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Bill Hanna
Boston
Red Sox
Braves
Norman Taber
Dave Caldwell
Francis Quimet
Willard-Moran
Brooklyn
Johnny Overton
Yale
Ted Meredith
Pennsylvania
Sid Leslie
New York
Joe Higgins
Holy Cross
Willard Moran Fight Blow Count and Queries
The letter discusses who landed more blows in the Willard Moran bout and questions Moran’s knockout history. It cites opinions on the decision and asks about John E Aniliran’s birthplace and Moran’s Boston fights. It requests entry blanks from J Comerford in Roxbury and notes Irish or South Boston birth claims.
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Willard-Moran
Willard
Moran
John E. Aniliran Wan
Ireland
Boston
John L
Roxbury
New York
Boa
New York State
the &J. Alphonsus A
J. Comerford
Smith Street
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M’rea
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Arthur Duffey
Jess Willard
Big Jess
Mo‘ran
Ad Wolgast
Cadiac
Unicorn
Bt. Nicks
Winsor
George Brown
School Street
Mel Sheppard
A. A. VU
Tie
Sixty-ninth Regiment
Inn New York
Mel
Pat McDonald
Times Square
Frank Moran
Castile
THOS
Snow & Son
North Market St
Faneuil Hall
Che Flouse
Kuppenheimer
Liltmore
House of Kuppenheimer
Kennedy
Hawley Streets
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