Moran Signs Three Year Phillies Pact For 25,000
New York report says Pat Moran, bound for New England, met Phillies president William F. Baker to seal a three year contract worth about 25 000. Earlier friction between Moran and the club’s head apparently eased as Baker backed Moran’s deal despite lingering doubts.
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White Sox near deal to land slugger Baker
Ambitious talks to acquire star slugger Baker dominated the baseball news as the Pancreee League push and Chicago ownership clashed. Charles Comiske of the Sox and New York figures moved to secure the home run king, while Summers and Teague weighed the Cleveland obstacle and committee leverage.
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Unclear Boxings Fight Report From Fuzzy OCR Snippet
Fragmentary boxing notes reference Frea Fulton facing New Orleans Fletcher Wilford and a knockout laden scene. Mentions Morris and Fulton's KO streak plus past opponents Arthur Pelity and Tim Logan. OCR noise obscures full facts and names.
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Callahan to Coast Will Bring New Interest to Baseball
The Chronicle notes Callahan’s move to the coast will stir interest in the national pastime. Frank Dillon, longtime Angela associate, may clash with the new leadership but his experience and Callahan’s westward arrival could reshape public reception and club dynamics.
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Kid Ghetto Seeks Rematch After Weigh-In Setback
Boxer Kid Ghetto failed to make weight for a bout and seeks opponents at his limit. He names Bud Palmer or Youke McAuliffe as targets, proposing a 132 pound match or catchweight with Mac, noting MacAOuliffe’s accident delayed weigh-in. Dramatic note from Auguste 5.
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Jumping Players Hitting Better WW Federal Ranks
New York report notes former Amerations and National League players shifting to the Federal League, with some showing improved hitting while others lag behind. It lists 1915 and 1913 stats for several players and discusses broader shifts in college and pro football dynamics, including coachinduced access to practice and scheduling challenges. It also mentions Herbert Jones leaving racing to enlist and Oregon Agricultural College planning a return game at Syracuse in 1916, plus Cornell and Ithaca college baseball players seeking more rest days than other sports.
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Wyandotte Wyandottes Aim For State Trophy Show
Bridgeport Poultry association aims for the National White Wyandotte state cup at the January show. Larger crowds expected due to population growth and newcomers. Dogs and various breeds join pet stock as Frank Dole of New York to judge classes with expanded prizes. Connecticut Wyandotte club plans a banquet, Bridgeport seeks the cup for the city after prior envy. Plans for a bigger show and banquet details to come, with 4 thousand plus attendance forecast.
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Peace conference to decide future of major leagues
New York December 16 The peace conference of representatives from the National American Federal and International Leagues opens tomorrow to ratify terms of an agreement after three years of war. Ban Johnson C A Comiskey B S Minor and Joseph J Lannin will join James Gilmore and Harry Sinclair in the final talks. The meeting centers on absorbing the Federal League payroll of 380000 and other disputed issues amid a projected outlay over 16 million.
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Yale Coach Not Selected Yet By Grads Committee
New York reports that Yale's 1916 football coach will not be named tonight or soon. Johnny Kilpatrick, committee member and famed end, says the group is not prepared to announce and will withhold public statement until ready. George Foster Sanford and Tadmes, both former Yale stars, are leading contenders with Sanford gaining broader support for his Rutgers and Columbia coaching record.
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New Columbia Captain Jeff Healy Elected
Jeff Healy of Brooklyn was unanimously chosen captain of Columbia's football team for next season after a banquet by the Columbia University Club. Healy, a powerful left tackle, served as acting captain earlier after Capt Simonds was hospitalized and is regarded as a key factor in the Blue and White's recent season.
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Masked Wrestler Draws Zbyszko at Manhattan Opera House
Vladek Zbys zko, the Polander, fought the Masked Terror to a 20 minute draw in New York last night. The unknown wrestler escaped holds easily while Zbyszko showed fierce defense. The bout ended with the masked competitor near a fall as the whistle blew. A nearby fire destroyed Stapleton’s town hall causing $15,000 in damage. XMAS ROPING AND WREATHS OF LA JOHN RECK SONS.
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Peaceful Baseball Accord Ends Rival Leagues Clash
Chicago reports a near final peace among major leagues as the American league endorses a proposal from the National and Federal leagues. The plan envisions two majors next season, with Federal clubs allowed to buy organized league teams. Details to be settled by cross league committees in New York. Prospective moves include Weeghman buying the Cubs and potential management shifts for Tinker and Bresnahan. Sinclair may join the Giants as a part owner, with Ball set to own the Cardinals.
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Rumor of Eastern League merger stirs Bridgeport talk
SPORT TALK HANDED OUT BY WAGNER Burkett and Zeller Coming? A Worcester paper sparked talk that Jack Zeller and Jesse Burkett would bring the Bridgeport franchise next season amid broader Eastern and New England league merger rumors.
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Rebel Oakes Leads Pittsburg Federals Aiming For Pennant
Rebel Oakes, leader of the Pittsburg Federals, turns 29 tomorrow. The longtime Cardinal alumnus and Smoky City favorite helped drive the 1915 pennant chase, batting .279 with the Feds after leaving St. Louis in 1913. He plans to return next season under contract.
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Gold Handled Umbrella for John Fitzgerald at Café
Friends of John Fitzgerald presented a gold handled silk umbrella at his cafe on Wood Avenue to mark his 45th birthday. About 50 contributors, a luncheon by Frank Carmody and others, and several other gifts were noted while a storm delayed the event. The piece also cites farm crop values from the Agriculture Department at 5.57 trillion dollars.
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Anniversary of Ring Battles in England 1842
The report recalls Charley Freeman and Perry the Tipton Slasher fighting at Taplow Heath England in 1842. Freeman, a 6 foot 10% inch American, defeated Perry over 108 rounds in three bouts then retired. Freeman later died at 34, mourned by Britons. In 1901 Martin Duffy beat Martin Judge in six rounds at Chicago.
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M C A Norman Hovey to play at evening gathering
The M C A in Findlay hosts musician Norman Hovey for an evening fellowship supper at 6 15 with several religious education classes continuing through winter. Attendance at the men’s and boys’ departments grows, aided by Capri team efforts and L T Warner as chairman. President Wilson expected to reappoint C C McChord to the Interstate Commerce Commission.
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Moran vs Coffey Bout Doubt Lingers In NYC
New York December 16 Moran Coffey bout in doubt for January 7 at Madison Square Garden. Coffey and manager signed with Garden promoter Jimmy Johnston, offering Moran a share of receipts. Ike Dorgan delays signing and faces rival promoters seeking Twenty second Regiment venue under a newly licensed Engineers unit. Promoters offer $10,000 or 45 percent gross receipts with guaranteed funds, but Dorgan awaits payment and final confirmation.
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Darcey to Box in City on Australia Champion Tour
Les Darcey, world middleweight champion, plans a tour of America from San Francisco starting January 5. Manager Jack Kearns seeks promoters in the city to match Darcey with middleweights, noting Darcey’s meteoric rise and offers for stage work and premier clubs.
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Holy Name Leaguers Play Tonight at St John’s Hall
Holy Name Leaguers compete tonight at St John’s Hall. John’s basketball tossers face St Charles, 5 Cred Hearts meet St Mary’s. Snyder returns for St Mary’s. Tip-off at 8 o’clock.
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