White Heavyweights Stir Boxing World In 13 809 Prize Show
James J. Corbett previews a hot boxing season centered on Palner McCarthy for the white heavyweight title. He notes Willard Gunboat and other contenders, cites the big Los Angeles New Year bout, and discusses how the outcome could shape a match with Langford or Jeannette for the world title. Madison Square Garden plans another wave of high class shows, including Packey McFarland vs Jack Britton, as Mexican Jos Rivers signs to box Leach Cross.
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Gustston Sheen
McCarty
Jim Pryin
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Dante
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Jess Willard
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Carl Maris
Carl Tool
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Painer
Los Angeles
Joe Jeannette
Sam Langford
Billy McCarney
Johnson
Jeannette
Langford
Madison Square Garden
Old Garden
Gibsom
M- Ture
Packey McFarland
Jack Britton
Packey
Britton
Mr. McFarland
Jos Rivers
Wolgast
Joe Mandot
Land of Sunshine and Flowers
Empire A. C
Leach
New York City
Mandot
New York
Joe
Leach Cross
Rivers
Chance to Demand Interest in Club
Los Angeles reports ex baseball figure Frank Chance discussed taking the New York Americans job only if he receives an interest in the club. He would accept the Farcell offer if a 8 percent stake is included in addition to salary and noted he must secure club ownership terms before leaving California. He denied his wife opposing his return to baseball and said she would support going East if he accepts.
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Los Angeles
Glendora Ranch
New York
Rene Tree
California
Omy
Haeehell
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Ime
Sanitary Cleaning Firm Faces Customer Complaint
Local sanitation service amid rumors of poor methods and customer dissatisfaction. The fragment hints at unresolved issues around cleaning practices and patronace, with phrases suggesting the public contact or inquiry stage.
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Sanitary Pressing & Cleaning Co
Patronace
Bresnahan Talks Salary With Reds in Cincinnati
Former St. Louis Cardinals manager Roger Bresnahan arrived in Cincinnati and met Reds president Herrmann regarding a possible signing. He refused to sign until his status with St. Louis is settled, stating he would rather play for Cincinnati than any other team. Bresnahan noted Reds need a catcher and mentioned friends Tinker and other managers show interest.
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Roger Bresnahan
St. Louis Cardinals
Hernmann
Reds
Iun
Cardinal
Rede
Bresnshag
Herrmann
St. Louis
Joe Tinker
Murphy
Cubs
Fred Clarke
Pirates
Jennings Roasts Murphy of Cubs in Harsh Interview
Detroit December 21 Hughey Jennings Tigers manager delivered a torrid quarrel with Cubs owner Charlie Murphy. He called Murphy the most contemptible ingrate who ever entered baseball and urged readers to use stronger terms if the Post Office blocks them. Jennings blasted Murphy over Brank Charlie, questioned trades of Chance, and praised Chance’s potential to lift the Highlanders next season. He predicted Dan iels would become a star and expected familiar players to return strong with Chance.
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Hughey_ Jenings
Detroit Tigers
Yeatening
Charlie Murphy
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Temple Theatre
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Murphy
Hughey
Brank Charlie
Chanda
Flax
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Highlanders
New York
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Bert Daniels
Chance
Daniels
Fisher
Ford
Caldwell
Sweeney
Tisérs
Fielder Jones Declares Chance Should Not Manage
Portland Ore Dec 21 Fielder Jones former manager of the Chicago White Sox and one of baseballs famed leaders says Frank Chance has ended his chances as a manager Jones adds if Chance signs with the Highlanders it would be a blunder and that the team will struggle for years so Chance should not jeopardize his reputation by joining a declining club
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Fielder Jones
Chicago White Sox
Chance
Highlanders
Jones
Harvard Coach Haughton Has Not Signed Contract
Cambridge Massachusetts December 21 Percy D Haughton has not yet signed a contract to coach the Harvard football team. At Thursday nights meeting of the Athletic Committee no decision was reached according to Billy Garcelon graduate manager of the athletic association Coach Sexton of the baseball team has not accepted re employment though he directed fall practice and helped arrange next season's schedule.
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Mass
Percy D. Haughton
Harvard
Billy Garcelon
The
Athletic Association
Soach Sexton
This Date in Pugilistic Annals 1888 boxing notes
This date recalls Charley Goldman born in Russia and a Bakersfield bout for Reading, Monte Attell and Jimmy Walsh drawing in 15 rounds in San Pedro Seco. Sam Langford stopped Jim Fiyon in the tenth round in San Francisco. Frankie Conley and Kid Clew drew in Los Angeles in a ten rounder. Tommy Langton outpointed Fal Moore in six rounds in Philadelphia.
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Charley Goldman
Rrussia
Eric Reading
Bakersfield
Cal
Monte Attell
Jimmy Walsh
San Pras Seco
Sam Langford
Jim Fiyon
San Fran Essen
Frankie Conley
Kid Clewland
Los Angeles
iWii
Tommy Langton
Fal Moore
Ty Cobb Story Continues as Baseball's Greatest Player
A fragmented continued piece recounts Ty Cobb rising from Augusta to Detroit in 1905 through 1907. It notes early market offers, his debut with the Tigers, initial limited play, stage fright, eventual breakout, and Cobb family ties. Business of trades and Cobb’s emerging star status are summarized with emphasis on his batting and fielding improvements.
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Detroit Tigers
Augusta
Charleston
Detroit
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Ouield
Cobb
Tattonea Tits
Degen
Hughie Jennings
Erers
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Ungia Peach
Baying
Bresnahan Declines Vaudeville Offer Over Acting Fears
In St Louis on December 21 Roger Bresnahan refuses a $1,000 weekly vaudeville offer for a skit titled Petticoat Rule. He says he is not an actor and could not perform in blackface. He jokes that Rube Marquard and Charley Faust would need bigger pay. He muses over sympathy for his friend and reaffirms a ball player’s desire for a secure, punchy contract.
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St. Louis
Roger Bresnahan
Bresnahan
Rube Marquard
Charley Faust
Rube
Shrubb Deserves Praise for Harvard Athletes Season
Boston reports Harvard cross country achieved a fast successful season under Coach Alfred Shrubb who renews his contract with a pay raise. Shrubb runs with his team in practice a technique rival schools copy while praise spreads to Yale and New Haven for similar coaching ideas. The piece also notes Seymour basketball seeks home games and a 50 foot Christmas tree with two thousand lights to be lit at Madison Park.
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Harvards
Alfred Shrubb
Harvard
Yale
Billy Quest
George V. Fonhay
New Haven
New York
Frances Herreshoff
Madizon Park
Neal Ball Receives Souvenirs From Boston and Commission
Neal Ball of the World’s Champion Boston Red Sox received a gold watchguard from the national commission with a diamond, inscribed World’s Champions 1912, and a unique gold design from the Boston club owners. He bought a home on Wilmot Avenue, is building a garage, and left for Kalamazoo to spend the holidays with his parents.
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Boston Red Sox
National Commission
Boston
Giants
Neal Ball
Wilmot Avenue
Kalamazoo
Mich
Football scam ends in a $1500 claim and mystery man
Umpire Jonn Rigler recounts a pregame tale of a 6 foot 2 inch disguised player who demanded 1500 dollars to play Saturday. The anonymous end, posing as Jim Smith, impressed, then vanished with the payoff, leaving Rigler unsure of the player's true identity and origin.
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Jonn Rigter
Rigler
Rieler
T,o
Jim Smith
Snd
Rigier
Risler
Hirzog Picks Prates to Bothir Giants in 1913
Charles J Heraog Giants third baseman arrives in New York from Ridesly Maryland. The veteran star spends winters away from baseball, turning to farming and real estate. He has gained nine pounds since the World Series and enjoys suburban life, while awaiting spring training.
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Charles J. Heraog
Giants
New York
Hergle
Ridesly
Maryland
Automobile laws and traffic safety measures described
The article surveys evolving vehicle regulations and safety measures, including speed limits, left side driving, trailer permits, and emission concerns. It notes public reaction, ordinances, and enforcement in several regions, with references to licensing, motor vehicles, and road safety debates amid reformist momentum.
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Lewine Wroynd
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