International League avoids open baseball war over Newark claims
New York December 13 The International league rejects breaking away from organized baseball over a $9,000 Newark claim award to Brooklyn. President Edward G Barrow says the decision was not properly heard since two National League officials voted. He notes the case may reach the commission at its January meeting in Cincinnati. The league also ratified the Inter league series with the American association, starting August 7 in the West, 24 games, then 24 in the East, with a $10,000 purse and 16 clubs contributing $625 each. Regular league play runs April 15 or 16 to August 5, with the inter league series ending September 25.
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International League
National Commission
Brooklyn
Newark
Edward G. Barrow
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Tener
Herrmann
National League
C. H. Ebbets
Kent Tener
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American Association
Westson
Benny Kauff Sued as Press Agent Seeks Fees
New York December 13 Benny Kauff faces a $300 suit filed by Louis Cohen alleging unpaid services as manager and press agent during his stormy career. Cohen says he was paid $200, with $300 still due, as Kauff’s publicity efforts followed him from Brooklyn to the Giants and beyond. The case reaches municipal court as Kauff remains in Ohio awaiting Marlin Springs.
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Benny Kauff
Benjamin
Benny
Liverpool
Ohio
Ant
Louis Cohen
Brooklyn
Feds
Giants
Cohen
Kauff
John M. Ward
Marlin Springs
Ken
P. A
Penn Starts to Train for Oregon Contest on Coast
Penn begins training on the coast for the Oregon contest, echoing approach used in September. After a rusty regular season the squad drills forward passing punting and a brief signal practice before moving to wrestling in the gym. Heine Molier chosen as opponent in two man bouts.
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Penn
Oregon
Folwell
Ark
Heine Molier
Jim Thorpe vows to stay in sports says not quitting
Canton Ohio December 13 Jim Thorpe denies quitting sports and says his livelihood is tied to athletics He notes uncertainty about playing football next season but hints at coaching If not signed to a baseball team he may accept offers The Giants hold an option on his services and he may coach Canton next season
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Canton
Ohio
Jim Thorpe
New York Giants
Holmes
The
Liberty
A. C
Bud Palmer
Battling Kunz
Young McAuliffe
Eddie Couton
al Ketchel
Frankie Confrey
New York
Ketchel
Palmer
Comfrey
Kunz
Darcy the sensational Australian light heavy may head to the United States
New York reports Les Darcy the sensational Australian light heavyweight is en route to America seeking money and glory. Talk centers on a Darcy versus Carpentier match in New York, with Darcy potentially fighting at 165 pounds. Obstacle concerns include passport status and British government protests, but officials say entry could be allowed if he shows funds and health.
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United States
New York
Les Darcy
America
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Carpentier
Darcey
Willard
Australia
Jimmy Clabby
Jeff Smith
Oakey
Carpentier Manager May Oppose Willard Match
French promoter Descamps may block a Willard bout by selecting a weaker opponent for Georges Carpentier after a long layoff. Doubted by critics, Carpentier must prove speed and stamina against the giant Willard, while backers like Kid McCoy and Dan McKetrick insist he could defeat the American if matched.
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Willard
Georges Carpentier
Jess Willard
Descamps
Thomas Jones
Jacques Curley
Tex Rickard
Sam McCrackin
Cowler Pounds Homer Smith In Brooklyn Heavyweight Bout
New York December reports Homer Smith of Kalamazoo was outmatched by English heavyweight Tom Cowler at the Broadway Sporting Club in Brooklyn. Referee Johnny Haukop stopped the bout in the seventh round as Smith collapsed four times, with Cowler’s calculated blows sealing victory despite Smith’s late evasive moves.
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New York
Homer Smith
Broadway Sporting Club
Brooklyn
Tom Cowler
Kalamazoo
Mich
Johnny Haukop
Smith
Cowler
Carlisle Indians to Play Harvard
Cambridge Massachusetts December 13 Graduate Manager Fred W Moore of Harvard announced the tentative 1917 football schedule. Ten games are set with opening at Bates September 22. New opponents include Bowdoin Springfield Y M C A College and Carlisle. Old foes Cornell Virginia North Carolina and Mass Agricultural College dropped. Boston College Charley Brickley’s team meets Harvard for the first time. Also noted a large Canada gold shipment to J P Morgan Co and a Sing Sing warden change.
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Mass
Fred W. Moore
Harvard
Bates
Cornell
Virginia
North Carolina
Massachusetts Agricultural College
Bowdoin
Springfield Y. M. C. A. College
Carlisle
Boston College
Charley Brickley
Crimson
Yankees to Play Spring Games With Brooklyn
New York December 13 Despite unfavorable weather last year the Yankees and the Robins will play a three game spring series before the regular season. Arrangements were made at a conference between Charles H. Ebbets and New York officials. Games set for Ebbets Field on April 7 9 and 10 with the National League season opening around April 12. Brooklyn expected to open in Philadelphia against Morgan’s team while the Giants start at the Polo Grounds with the Boston Braves.
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Robins
Charles H. Ebbets
Ebbets Field
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Philadelphia
Moran
Giants
Polo Grounds
Boston Braves
Murray Stars in Victory for Blue Ribbon Ribbons over Jersey City
Murray starred as the Blue Ribbon Ribbons defeated Jersey City 31 to 21 at Colonial Hall. Referee Ward Brennan, fresh from the Eastern League, controlled a fast game with many fouls called. Clinton absent, Sheehan stepped in. Jersey City led early, Murray sparked a late rally to give the locals the win. Skeets Wright and Malone stood out for Jersey City while Swenson and Harvey starred for the Ribbons.
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Prof
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Ward Brennan
Jersey City
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Brennan
Jimmy Clinton
Clinton
Leavy
Sheehan
Stamford
Murray
Swenson
Stretch Harvey
Skeets Wright
Malone
Skeeters
Bridgeport
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Harvey
Seseee
T.P. Reich
Fyfe
Sevenses
Seeresesr
Barger
Tserggett Wright
Lg Tee Eeee
Princeton Offers Ten Take On Michigan Rumor
Ann Arbor December reports a rumor that Princeton has offered Michigan a return game for the last Saturday in October 1917. Ohio sources say no return game is offered yet and local authorities will reject any offer. Michigan's athletic board meets Saturday to decide football and track dates and possible conference status. Exports of general merchandise from New York port for the past five days reached 47.19 million dollars. John Reck & Son.
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Princeton
Eastern University
Michigan
Athletic Board
New York
Oali
Hartford Club in Trouble Over Boy Pitcher Hoyt
Hartford owner Jim Clarkin clashed with John McGraw over 17 year old Waite Hoyt sent by the Giants. McGraw signed Hoyt with caution, Clarkin put him on Hartford’s reserve list triggering potential action by the National Association. Eastern league meeting postponed to December 19.
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Jim Clarkin
Hartford
John McGraw
Giants
Waite Hoyt
Clarkin
New York
McGraw
Hoyt
National Association
Frank Chance Roast and Money for Ritchie Tale
In a Chicago hotel lobby Frank Chance scolded pitcher Ritchie but then gave him a paid aid. Artie Hofman recalls Chance’s sharp temper, late nights, and the manager's evolving plan for Ritchie during a three game Giants series. The anecdote captures Chance’s grip and the Cubs' locker room dynamic.
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Frank Chance
Ritchie
Chicago
Artie Hofman
Cubs
Chance
Hofman
Giants
Chance Faces Ritchie After Pitching Night’s Victory
After a 3 to 1 win, Chance digs from his locker a fat roll and slides two fifty dollar bills to Ritchie. He praises Ritchie’s pitching while still in street clothes, noting the humor in the moment at the club house.
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Ritchie
Six Day Bicycle Race to Begin at Madison Square Garden
The six day bicycle race starts early Monday in Madison Square Garden, Manhattan, marking the 24th edition. The event attracts fans of leg driven bikes and signals ongoing public spectacle. Also mentioned are Keokuk Water Works increasing capital and a Rockefeller Foundation commission returning from a study trip on tropical diseases.
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Manhattan
New York
International Health Board Commission
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Rockefeller Foundation
South
Central America
Mitchell for Cub Manager Ends National League Session
New York December 13 The National League meeting opened at the Waldorf Hotel with the major topics being Fred Mitchell aide to George Stallings set to become the Chicago Cubs manager and the league limiting rosters to 22 players by eliminating the disabled list. Terms hinge on a transfer from Boston to Chicago with Stallings seeking Leslie Mann and a Cubs pitcher while Cy Williams is also rumored as a target.
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Fred Mitchell
George Stallings
Boston
Chicago Cubs
Waldorf Hotel
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Cubs
Chicago
Mitchell
Charles Weeghman
Stallings
Leslie Mann
Cy Williams
Boston Pilot
Cub
Stallines
Mann
Braves
Weeghman
Acorn Smoker Set With Four Bouts At Kossuth Street
The Acorn Athletic Club plans a smoker tomorrow night at their Kossuth street quarters. Four four round bouts include Teddy Hubbs vs Bud White Johnny Sharp vs Johnny Bennett Eddie Carter vs Willie McLean and Pepper Martin of Brooklyn vs Joe Bomas. A Brooklyn church delegation urged War Department to return Rev. Dr S Parks Cadman serving on the border as vice of the sub Regiment.
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Kossuth Street
Teddy Hubbs
Bud White
Johnny Sharp
Johnny Bennett
Eddie Carter
Willie McLean
Pepper Martin
Brooklyn
Joe Bomas
Central Congregational Church of
War Department
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