New Britain Polo Franchise Rumors Rebutted
New Britain authorities say no National Polo League franchise is planned here despite reports from Massachusetts papers. W. W. Hanna notes local armory fairs and roller skating draw crowds, making a team unprofitable. Players and managers discuss shifting to other cities, while Bridgeport and Worcester interest grow as Empire and National leagues vie for talent. The scene reflects broader league tensions and travel costs facing polo promoters.
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National Polo League
W. W. Hanna
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Bill Hanna
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New York State
Bridgeport
Park City
Worcester
Sam Simmons
White Man's Hope meets challenger Cutter in Canada
Chicago grappler Charles Cutter once linked to John L. Sullivan returns to the ring as a potential white man's hope facing an unknown opponent near Winnipeg on December 15. Cutter, former member of Sullivan's road squad, may seek a bout with Don O'Kelly after a creditable showing. Also notes including ad blurbs for Ely's Dream Balm and Cyrus Wart Remover and a stove polish product.
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United Press
Chicago
John L. Sullivan
Charles Culter
Culter
Winnipeg
Canada
Cutter
Don O'Kelly
Camp picks 1910 All America with Western tilt
Walter Camp names his All America eleven for 1910 highlighting Wells and Bembrook of Michigan and Walker of Minnesota as Western standouts among three Western selections. The piece details positions, key performances, and comparisons among finalists from Yale Harvard Michigan Minnesota and Pennsylvania.
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Yale
Wells
Michigan
McKay
Harvard
Walker
Minnesota
Bembrook
Fisher
Cozens
Pennsylvania
Sprackling
Brown
Wendell
Pentleton
Princeton
Mercer
Walter Camp
East
Camp
L. Smith
Wrestling Revival Boosts Health Look in Bridgeport
The revival of indoor wrestling gains momentum with Prof. James Atlas restarting shows in Bridgeport. Two main bouts slated for Wednesday feature Zbyszko vs Lundin, with recent champs Pardello and Sotch as preliminaries. The scene signals broader interest and potential national impact for the sport.
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Wresting
Los Angeles
James Atlas
Bridgeport
Eagles’ Hall
Zbyszko
Hja&nar Lundin
Prof
Atlas
Young Pardello
Italy
Young Sotch
Factory Bowling League to Hold Important Meeting
A special meeting of the Factory Bowling League is set for tomorrow night at 8 at Arcade Bowling Alleys. All factory team managers are urged to attend as league business will be transacted. The schedule committee and prize committee will report on their upcoming plans and awards.
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New Haven
Eee
Meriden
Waterbury
Bridgeport
Wallingford
Brass Co
Locomobile Co
Cudahy Packing Co
S. N. E. Tel. Co
Handy & Harmon
Warner. Bros.’Co
McCann
Fogel backs Lynch as National League President
Morace Fogel, president of the Philadelphia National League Club, announced his support for Thomas Lynch for re election. Lynch’s office saw the move as predictable and aimed at joining the bandwagon. Fogel had previously aligned with Lynch but this switch was treated as basic political leverage.
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United Press
New York
Dev
Philadephia
Morace Fogel
Philadelphia National League Club
Thomas Lynch
National League
Lynch
Fogel
Cubs Chief Murphy Denies Plot Against Lynch
Charles Murphy, head of the Chicago Cubs, denies any clique aiming to defeat Lynch. Fogel accompanies the announcement with a bouquet for Lynch and a pledge that no conspiracy exists.
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Ith Charles Murphy
Chicago Cubs
Lynch
Fogel
Eastern league session signals new era in baseball
In New York the Eastern league plans a president election likely to favor Edward G. Barrow as Pat Powers steps down McCann the local manager pursues new signees as major leagues loom The piece also notes Harvard Law School footballs Christmas tour and boxing wrestling headlines across multiple cities with notable names and upcoming bouts
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New York
Edward G. Barrow
Toronto
Pat Powers
Russell to Take Control of Doves in Boston National Club
Boston December 12 William H Russell left for New York to complete his takeover of the Boston National Club from John P Harris. He may not control the Doves before the National League meeting Wednesday but plans to join Harris in New York to act on an injunction if the transfer is not finalized. Russell is a Boston man.
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Pennsylvania
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Yale
Howe
Sprackling
McGovern
Michigan
Sprackline
Wendell
Harvard
Pendleton
Princeton
Mercer
Vale
Zbyszko
Hialmar Lundin
Eagles’ Hall
New York
F. B. Roller
Roller
Pittsburg
Hackenschmidt
Hack
United Press
Boston
William H. Russell
Boston National Club
John P. Harris
Russell
Doves
National League
Harris
Last Count in Election Returns
London reports the final tally shows the Liberal Labourite coalition gaining one seat, with Conservatives at 227, Liberal Laborites 220, Irish Nationalists 67, and Independent Nationalists, the O'Brienites, holding the rest among 510 seats decided. Mrs. Wilmot Hercher, daughter of Sergi and Mrs. Webb, is recovering from a serious illness. Mr. Hercher serves as Assistant Superintendent at Bridgeport Malleable Iron Co.
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United Press
London
Liberal Laborites
Wilmot Hercher
Sergi
Webb
Hercher
Bridgeport Malleable Iron Co
Roller Polo Results From Saturday Show Dense Scores
Saturday roller polo results list games in New Haven Worcester Hartford and Stockton. Fall River defeated New Haven 6 to 3 while Worcester beat New Bedford 13 to 6. Hartford defeated Taunton 11 to 4 and Prockton beat Providence 5 to 4. Tonight Hartford hosts Providence Taunton plays Fall River New Haven hosts Brockton and New Bedford meets Worcester.
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Worcester
New Bedford
Hartford
Taunton
Stockton
Prockton
Providence
Brockton
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New Haven Ceesee
Ses
Bas Brockton
Kuback Vows Drop On George Cotton Tonight
Special from United Press Pittsburg December 12 Al Kuback arrives from New Jersey training camp confident he will drop George Cotton at the Labor Temple tonight He previously outpointed Cotton in a close bout last month making the outcome uncertain but promising action and a decision in his favor locally.
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United Press
Pittsburg
al Kublack
New Jersey
George Cotton
Labor Temple
Kubrack
Jack Johnson
Coulon and Conley Agree to 20 Round Bantam Bout
Chicago reports from New Orleans say bantam champion Johnny Coulon and Frankie Conley have agreed to a 20 round bout in New Orleans on January 8. The match aims to settle the dispute over supremacy after Conley’s claimed title wins in California. Coulon defeated Charley Harvey in their last bout in New Orleans.
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Johnny Coulon
Frankie Conley
United Press
Chicago
New Orleans
Little Fellows
Conley
California
Coulon
Charley Harvey
Harvard Princeton Football Treaty Edges Closer
Boston December 12 Harvard and Princeton move toward a football agreement after an informal conference between Princeton head coach Rover and Harvard graduate manager William Garcelon. Garcelon says final arrangements hinge on Mr Haughton’s return from Europe later this week. The hockey match issue remains unsettled pending dates and venue.
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Rover
Princeton
William Garcelon
Harvard Athletics
Crimson
Garcelon
Harvard
Haughton
Europe
Frohtingham
Harvard Committee
Harnee
NineYearOld Girl Sets Long Underwater Swim Record
In Brookline Massachusetts a nine year old girl named Miss Myman set an unprecedented underwater distance record. She swam a remarkable seventy five feet underwater during a recent test at the local natatorium. The feat astonished onlookers and caused a moment of worry among the crowd and instructors as she remained submerged for an extended spell.
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Ming
Brookline
Myman
Miss Myman
Mass
Vgs
Five Dollars a Box The Price Cut No Figure With Him
An endorsement letter extols Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets for quick relief and cure of dyspepsia note 50 cent box suffices and neighborhood users say results are favorable. A Toronto reader reports bladder and kidney trouble resolved after three to four tablets and praises improved digestion complexion and spirits. Doctors and druggists endorse the tablets as safe for all ages aiding digestion and preventing acidity.
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Sudbury
Mass
Jas. Barton
Toronto
Canada
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