Harvard to Play Vanderbilt Eleven
Harvard football mangers consider inviting Vanderbilt for next season with a decision due by Dec 28. A Vanderbilt matchup would affect Carlisle and other Boston area fixtures, as Harvard plans a November 2 date with either Vanderbilt or Carlisle.
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Mass
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McQuigan
Vanderbilt University
Crimson
Vanderbilt
Carlisle
Glenane
Indians
Warner
Carissie
Dartmouth
Yale
New Haven
Trinity
Bates
Holy Cross
Umpire Mullen Faces Test of Nerve in Duffy Feud
Pittsburgh native John Mullen, debuting in the American League in 1911, endures a strenuous first season with frequent challenges from Hugh Duffy, manager of the White Sox. A Chicago vs St. Louis game near a foul call sparked Duffy’s dispute and Mullen’s retort as the bench audience watched a tense exchange.
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John Mullen
Pitsburgh
Hugh Duffy
White Sox
Mullen
Duffy
Chicago
St. Louis
Browns
Atari
Len
Young McAuliffe Replies To Shea On Weight Fight
A New Haven boxing dispute over weight ends with a detailed rebuttal from Young McAuliffe to Tommy Shea. McAuliffe disputes Shea’s claims of weight advantage, recounts weight negotiations with Gordon Galway and Holly, and asserts his willingness to make weight at 120 or 126 pounds as agreed or per the match terms. He also notes a lack of response from Shea’s manager Mulligan about a $50 weight commitment and hints at a possible $1,000 wager proposal. The piece includes related notices about a G A R post election and civil service exams with January and February dates.
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Tommy Shea
New Haven
McAuliffe
Boxer
New Haven Journal-Courier
Young” McAuliffe
Shea
Jack Gordon
Gordon
Galway
Dave Holly
Bridgeport
Holly
William Packtor
Joe Shea
Geo. Mulligan
Mulligan
Tommy
Magnates Dodge Ticket Scandal in Baseball Meetings
United Press report from New York December twelve notes the National Baseball Commission will not pursue further action in the ticket speculation scandal until after American and National League meetings. Magnates consider elevating minor leagues' status, ratify a peace agreement in Chicago January three, and debate President Lynch's re election with rivals claiming three votes. An apologizing resolution to President Ban Johnson frames the day.
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United Press
New York
National Baseball Commission
Chicago
National League
Metropolitan
Ieague
Lynch
Natignal League
Banohnson
American League
Matty Baldwin and the Lightweight Title Contender
Matty Baldwin of Charlestown emerges as the leading challenger to the lightweight champion Ad Padmeeting Nelson after a storied rise from local bouts in Boston. The article recalls Baldwin’s early life, notable early fights, and a curious anecdote with Sam Langford that shaped his path toward championship contention.
Giants Hit Havana Team in Cuba Tour and East Shore Clash
Snapshot sports notes from Wagner cover a Sunday Connecticut league dispute with East Shore Amusement Co over game guarantees at Lighthouse Point New Haven. The Giants beat the Havana team 10 to 2 in a Cuban tour as McGraw’s club posts seven wins. Also reported are England league averages for Luby Kopf Williams Ward OToole and Swanson, plus Conn league trade talk and a joke at changing Connecticut league to Eastern league.
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Wagner
Connecticut
East Shore Amusement Co
Lighthouse Point
New Haven
Cameron
Giants
Havana
McGraw
New England League
Bill Luby
Wolverton Named Manager of New York Club in 1912
Harry Wolverton was selected by Yankees President Frank J. Farrell to manage the Hilltop club in 1912, after signaling a move from Oakland. Wolverton, described as strict and scrappy, has a history as a strong infielder and prior managing roles in Williamsport and Newark, with strong ties to Frank Farrell and past blacklists.
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Harry Wolverton
New York
Frank J. Farrell
Yankees
Hilltop Crew
Wolverton
Hal Chase
Farrell
Oakland
Eb, M. Walter
Philadelphia
Washington
Tri-State
Boston
Willamsport
Gue Wolverton
Frank Far-rell
Stallings
Kid Bilberfield
Yankee
Newark
George Stallings
Joe McGinnity
F.C. Smith
Indians
McGin
McGraw
Giants
Matty Baldwin’s Rise and Family Devotion Highlight Career
The pugilist Matty Baldwin has grown into an efficient fighter who has faced top talents like Abe Attell Jem Driscoll Owen Moran and Ad Wolgast. Never knocked out, he is famed for strength and gameness exemplified when he fought with a broken arm against Battling Hurley. He supports his family sending part of his earnings to his mother after his father’s death two years ago.
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Baseballl Magazine
Nelson
Ad Padgast
Matty Baldwin
Charlestown
Mass
Owen Moran
Matty
South
Boston
Mills
Baldwin
Javis
Sam Langford
Langford
Sterling
Abe Attell
Jem Driscoll
Ad Wolgast
Battling Hurley
Dooin Declares He Won’t Be Traded From Phillies
Charley Dooin, performing in New York, says he cannot be traded without consent due to a two year contract and asks for a pay increase if he remains as catcher. He refused Boston trade offers and insists he will honor his Phillies contract while continuing his theatre tour. He offered to sell his release for 25000 dollars and states he will play for two more seasons if fairly compensated.
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Charley Dooin
New York
Philadelphia
Dooin
Fogel
Boston
Mier
Rariden
Tyler
Mr. Fogel
No Title Given Player Demands Consent on Trade
A player states a 325000 release price but refuses a trade without proper consultation. He mentions staying in New York for the week and avoids contact with Mr. Fogel, asserting the decision rests with him and the club.
Werger Alain Chosen to Lead Penn Eleven
Eugene Leroy Mercer of Kennett Square Pa the All America fullback was re elected captain of Penns 1912 football team by unanimous players vote This is his second time leading the Red and Blue eleven Mercer a junior in the Medical Dept came from the George School and is 22 years old a Delta Upsilon member and popular with undergraduates His election means Penn will include non College Dept players on the varsity next season
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Eugene Leroy Mercer
Kennett Square
University of Pennsylvania
George
Pete Schellens
Mercer
Medical Department
Penn
George School
Delta Upsilon
Basketball Team Loses Contest By Narrow Margin in South Norwalk
B H S fell to Norwalk H 8 46 to 5 last night in South Norwalk. Greenwood starred for Norwalk with 13 floor goals. Lineup included Thompson vees Wilson Cosgrave McMahon Story O Hara Rosenthal Murphy Tuttle DeWolfe. Attendance 1,000. Referee Rand. Scorer Godfrey.
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Tuttle
DeWolfe
O'Hara
Rosenthal
Greenwood Murphy
Greenwood
McMahon
Story
Wilson
Thompson
Cosgrave
Rand
Timer
Monroe
Godfrey
Thorpe Is Wonder In Many Sports
An Indian athlete from Oklahoma, James Thorpe of Carlisle Indian School, stars in football, basketball, baseball and track. At 22, 6 feet tall and about 178 pounds, he has set school marks, won multiple events in intercollegiate meets, and is praised as a rare all around performer capable of breaking records across disciplines.
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James Thorpe
Oklahoma
Carlisle
Government Institute
Walter Camp
Thorpe
Pittsburgh
Syracuse University
Lake to Manage St Louis Browns in Coming Season
Fred Lake, famed for the 1909 Boston Americans season, signed to manage the St. Louis Browns of the American League next year. His supporters expect him to revive the struggling club and lift it from last season's position. Also announced was Billy Locke’s note that Fred Clarke agreed to manage the Pirates next season but will not play, with Clarke to direct from the bench.
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Fred Lake
Boston Americans
Patsy Donovan
John S. Taylor
St. Louis Browns
Lake
Billy Locke
Pittsburg
Fred Clarke
Pirates
Clarke
Locke
Barrow Elected Eastern League President For Five Years
Edward Grant Barrow was unanimously elected president of the Eastern League for a five year term at Hotel Victoria. He will be paid 7500 dollars annually. The league voted to rename the body the International League. Manager Jack Ryan of Jersey City reaches a compromise, receiving 3500 dollars plus 400 back pay and an unconditional release from Skeeters. The international season starts next year on April 18 and ends September 23.
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Edward Grant Barrow
Hotel Victoria
Barrow
Jack Ryan
Jersey City
James J. Lillis
Ryan
Skeeters
Leach Crosses Cy Smith In Ten Round Bout
Leach Cross outpointed Cy Smith of New Jersey in a sensational Olympic A. C. bout last night. The first round was even as Smith rallied a moment, but Cross seized control afterward. Cross opened Smith's nose by the second round and cut his right eye in the third, delivering a dominant performance through the remaining rounds.
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Leach Cross
Cy Smith
Olympic
Leach
Smith
Cross
Cross Outbits Smith In Narrow Ring Victory
Cross coolly pecked away at Smith’s face while alternating attacks to the body, matching his opponent’s aggression in a tense bout. The decisive rhythm and steady defense carried Cross to a hard fought win despite Smith’s relentless pursuit.
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Smith
Cross
Six Day Riders Sprint For Madison Square Garden Record
Six day race at Madison Square Garden opens with 14 teams in strong form as riders push toward the 1910 record. Newcomers Ryan and Cavanaugh clash with veterans Galvin and Wiley in a sharp rally while standings show Lorenz Saldow and others atop the field. By 10 a.m. the leading teams reached 704 miles and 5 laps in the 34th hour, approaching the old 703 miles one lap record.
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United Press
New York
Madison Square Garden
Ryan
Cavanaugh
Galvin
Wiley
Lorenz
Saldow
Georget
Brocco
Lapize
van Howaert
Kramer
Moran
Fogler
Clark
Root
Hill
Detective After Brokers Working Confidence Game
Detectives in Philadelphia and Long Island are probing a confidence scheme described as one of the most elaborate. John L. Douglas is under arrest as agents pursue a buyer for bonds sold as Canadian Consolidated Gas Co stock. The scheme involved brokers promoting bonds at inflated values to unwitting purchasers, with alleged plans to obtain a large payoff per bond. A trolley and wagon crash near Chrome Avenue left an unnamed delivery driver injured and taken for medical care.
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United Prem
New York
Goday
Pirleedelphia
Long Eatem
John L. Douglas
Aa Stock Exchange Orm Co
Company
Megarell
Philadelphia
Guiseppe
Gilmore
Man Avenue
Chrome
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Ivor Swanson
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Springfield
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Albany
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O’toole
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Connecticut League
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Buffalo Club
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