Moore And Dooin May Join Chicago
Philadelphia reports Charley Dooin and Earl Moore of the Phillies may be traded to Chicago for Archer and Brown. Murphy and Chance reportedly plan to install Brown as Phillies manager, a move tied to Brown’s pitching decline and Dooin’s potential departure.
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Denial of World Series Ticket Scandal by Athletics Secretary
Philadelphia December 15 John D D Shibe secretary of the Philadelphia American League Baseball Club denies a scandal in selling world series tickets. He says the club complied with a National Commission request by listing all ticket recipients and sending Joseph B Ohl to New York with extra information. He asserts regular fans who paid for games received tickets and that insiders did not hand tickets to speculators, stressing recipients were loyal supporters with a right to buy World Series tickets.
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Leghorns Sprint In The Egg Race
Hartford reports a lively international egg laying contest with Leghorns entered by Thomas Barron of Beene leading at twenty eight eggs for the week. The Toms River Poultry Yard team trails briefly before the English squad regains the lead as bets rise on George H Schmidt’s buff leghorns. Weather conditions slow pace and no new records are expected, with an elaborate train schedule and feed menu described for the contestants.
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Nelson Hogan Bout Set for December 27 at Madison A C
Battling Nelson and One-Round Hogan are slated for ten rounds at Madison A C New York on December 27. Hogan must weigh 133 pounds at 6 o clock while Nelson enters at catch weights. Nelson demanded 133 pounds at 6 o clock or no match. Gil Boag secured the bout after traveling to Utica yesterday.
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Downey Sold to Buffalo by Cincinnati in Baseball Shuffle
Tommy Downey of this city has been sold to Buffalo of the International League by Cincinnati. Buffalo pennant boss Stallings faced trouble obtaining Downey, as Pittsburg Boston and Philadelphia initially refused to waive. Downey, a strong hitter, is noted for weak fielding and will join Buffalo's fast company.
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Boag Nelson bout agreed with Hogan ready to fight
Boag told Hogan the terms for a Nelson match and Hogan accepted saying he would teach Nelson a lesson with his right hand. The bout was clinched at any weight and Hogan showed no fear.
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American League vs National League in interleague play
The piece argues over which major league is stronger. It cites nine years of interleague results showing the American League with a .518 winning percentage to the National League’s .481, noting shifts as players age and new stars rise, and contends the AL has held the edge recently.
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American League Rebuilds With New Passing Stars
The American League reshapes its roster by adding younger talents to replace aging stars. Executives emphasize long term plans as teams pursue speed, power, and versatility at key positions for upcoming seasons.
Boxing Notes Show Busy Schedule For 133-Pound Ring Champs
O Brown prepares for the December 20 bout with Leach Cross at Empire A C New York both weighing in at 133 pounds. Cross trains at New Polo A C with Carl Morris and Phil Morris as Kennedy returns from Hot Springs with two matches lined up Al Benedict at Olympic A C and Carl Morris at Empire A C December 27. Mike Gibbons draws promoter bids after New York approval with George Brown possible on New Year’s in San Francisco. Brown expects a twenty round test at welterweight. Harry Forbes rebirth tale includes a padded leather mask to combat a head butt injury while training after his Thanksgiving bout with Eddie O Keefe. he aims to fight Johnny Conlon to regain a former title.
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Australian promoter seeks Flynn for bouts in Australia
A prominent Australian fight promoter has been sending telegrams to Flynn urging him to travel to Australia. Flynn appears near deciding to accept unless he can secure more profitable matches in this country.
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Ketchel Knocked Out By Maher In Casino Ring Clash
Al Ketchel falls to a sensational knockout by Dodo Maher in a 12 round light welterweight bout at the Casino. Ketchel survived wild punches and dazzling escapes but could not withstand Maher’s final haymaker. Alf Lynch pressed hard in a 15 round dogfight but lost to Joe Shea as fans cheered indicating a close, hard fought night.
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National League Sets 1912 Opening Schedule in New York
National League owners ended their meeting in New York with a plan to start the 1912 season on April 11 and end October 6. Brooklyn’s planned April games with Newark were to be canceled or rescheduled due to the early opening.
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Flynn Anxious To Meet Champion Johnson In Return Bout
Jim Flynn the Pueblo fireman trains in Salt Lake City for a December 27 bout with Tony Caponi. Flynn, praised after beating Al Kaufman and Carl Morris, seeks the heavyweight crown after Jack Johnson retires. He disputes Kaufman claims of a fluke and would welcome rematches with Kaufman or Morris to prove superiority. Hugh McIntosh, the Aus- ...
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Holzwagel wins damages in fake prize fight case
Frederick Holzwagel, Scranton hotel keeper swindled out of about $18,000 in two fake prize fights, has won a verdict for $18,130 against W. J. Keenan of Chicago. A promoter was recently sentenced to six months in Scranton. The article also notes fast Brooklyn–Bridgeport basketball games and a London claim of land ownership connected to New York.
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B H S Faces Merrill College In Local Basketball Tilt
The Merrill College team meets B H S tomorrow at the Y M C A at 3 00 pm in a high profile game after B H S seeks revenge for a loss to Norwalk. The B H S second and third teams play the preliminary at 2 00 pm with Mr Brock refereeing both contests. Tickets are on sale through team members.
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Locomobile Chauffeurs Hold Second Annual Banquet at Stratford Inn
Locomobile Company of America chauffeurs and testers and invited guests gathered for the second annual banquet at the Stratford Inn. An informal program followed a dinner with speeches and entertainment. Attendees included W. H. Shortsleeves foreman and J. H. Phelan assistant foreman and members of the testing department such as G. P. Clark J. Neisner A. E. Merrill and several others listed.
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DITCHING WITH DYNAMITE SHOWS SUCCESSFUL EXPERIMENTS
Washington reports the Department of Agriculture has successfully tested ditching with dynamite and expects broad use of the explosive for ditch construction. Experiments blew ditches six to twelve feet wide and three to six feet deep. Paris notes the Bertillon system of criminal photography in France will undergo a complete revision, with Dr. Bertillon acknowledging changes.
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Harbor Committee Plans Expanded Dock Frontage
Harbor Improvements committee met at the City Clerk's office to organize and discuss conditions and plans for securing more extensive dock frontage pending funding. Aldermen King Garrity and Brady led the session outlining steps to improve harbor facilities.
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