Giants Get Present of Marlin Park
Giants receive Christmas gift from New York citizens who buy and present Merlin Park to be used as training ground. The gesture honors the Giants and preserves the site for future camp use, reflecting local support and historic ties to the team.
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Marlin Park
New York
Emece Park
Merlin
Seva
Keen ‘Park
Chamber of Commerce
Martin
Hanty Fabian
Cameron Denies He Would Sell New Haven to Feds
Owner George Cameron of the New Haven club denies reports he would defect to the Federals. He states he remains loyal to organized baseball and has heard of the proposition only via a newspaper article. The piece mentions conference talks involving Clarkin, ONeill, and others, plus training moves and boxing bouts.
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New Haven
FEDS
Wagner
George Cameron
O'Rourke
Eastern Association
Federals
Chicago
Outlaws
Clarkin
Hartford
New York
Dan O'Neill
New England
Hy Brewer
Pederer Press
Federals Say They Will Fight For Walter Johnson
Federal League vice president Robert B Ward reports Johnson bound by ironclad contract with Chicago and notes Johnson would accept Washington offer if return clause is weak. Ward cites salaries two years at 17500 and 6000 advance, warns of legal action if Johnson tries to break. Ward says Marquard to stay with Giants and Lobert to sign with St. Louis Feds after talks with Ball and Goldman.
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J. B
Hens
Lobert
Philadelph Nationals
St. Louis Federals
St. Louis
Federals
New York
Robert B. Ward
Federal League
Chicago
Welter Johnson
Joe Tinker
Chifeds
Johnson
Ron
Ward
Washington
Feds
Werd
The
Rube Merquaré
Marquard
Toos
Giants
Chief Bender
Baltimore
Herry Goddman
Goldman
Eddie Plank
Phil Ball
Hans Lobert
Philadelphia
Harry Goldman
Ball
Baker
Phillies
Weight Drops and Ring Moves Stir Boxing Fans
Boxing fans witnessed rapid weight changes as Bob Moha shed 75 pounds from 245 to 170 within a month or two, under manager Vincent Moka. Johnny Thompson jumped weight to 162 pounds on fight night, forfeiting $500 at 140 and moving into middleweight. The Senate confirmed Major-General Frederick Funston's nomination and adjourned after a peaceful consensus.
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Johnny
Vincent Moka
Bob
Bie
Mike Gibbons
Hudson
Vincent
Johnny Thompson
Hughey Mchegan
McLoughlin Tops Tennis National Ranking For Season
New York news from December 21 reports Maurice E. McLoughlin of California ranked No 1 for the season, marking the first American to lead the list by merit rather than title. The ranking committee found no rule forcing the defending champion to hold top spot, breaking a longstanding tradition. Also noted are Ohio votes on wetness and Sharon heirs choosing a banquet with a $26 bequest.
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New York
Maurice E. McLough
California
McLoughlin
Newport
Richard N. Williams
Yale Crews Split on Four Mile Race Change
Yale Harvard and Princeton crews show divided views on shortening the college boat races. Yale captain Denegre supports a four mile test for skill and endurance, Harvard captain Murray calls for evidence before deciding, while Princeton resists the longer distance noting no races beyond two miles since rowing revival.
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Yale Daily News
Yale
Harvard
Princeton
Denegre
H. A. Murray
J. E. Paul
New Haven Soccer Team Cancels Game
The New Haven soccer team cancels a scheduled match with Bridgeport citing New Haven's refusal to play. Secretary Joe Booth notes that New Haven has already shared receipts from multiple games and calls their stance poor sport, with both teams idle Sunday and one league game remaining.
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New Haven
Bridgeport
Joe Booth
Citys
Big leaguers plan 1915 spring training sites
The 1915 camps spread coast to coast with National and American League teams setting venues. Brooklyn to Daytona Florida while Boston Braves head to Macon Georgia and Philadelphia Nationals train in St Petersburg Florida. Cubs go to Tampa and Pirates to Dawson Springs Kentucky. Yankees may train Gulfport Mississippi if sold, while Tigers train there. Red Sox return to Hot Springs and Athletics at Jacksonville Florida. White Sox head to Paso Robles California and Cleveland to San Antonio. St Louis Cardinals train with Cleveland. Browns use Houston grounds. Washington may train at home park Washington VA.
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Brooklyn
Florida
Daytona
Robinson
Dodgers
Augusta
Boston Braves
Macon
Stallings
Stalling
Philadelphia Nationals
St. Petersburg
Fla
Chicago Cubs
Tampa
Charley Herzog
Alexandria
St. Louis Cardinals
San Antonio
Pittsburgh Pirates
Dawson Springs
Yankees
Frank Farrell
Gulfport
Detroit Tigers
New York
Boston Red Sox
Hot Springs
Athletics
Jacksonville
White Sox
Pacific Coast
Paso Robles
Cal
Cleveland
St. Louis Browns
Houston
Texas
Griffith
Washington
Charlotsville
Charlottesville
Holy Name Boys Meet Tonight to Adopt Schedule
Holy Name basketball league directors meet at St Charles hall this evening at 3 o clock. Five directors from each society will attend to approve the league bylaws and schedule. Opening night set for Friday January 1 with St Marys vs St Charles and Sacred Heart vs St Johns on St Charles court. John A Lyddy elected president presides. William J Garrity to record minutes.
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St. Charles’ Hall
St. Mary's
St. Charles
Sacred Heart
St. John's
St. Charles’ Court
John A. Lyddy
William J. Garrity
Ruppert Not Ready to Say Sale Is Off
Indianapolis waits as Col Jacob Ruppert and Capt Huston arrive from French Lick Springs to confer with Harry Hempstead over purchasing the Yankees. They expect a swift takeover of the New York Americans but cite details to be ironed out and anticipate support from American League magnates at a Chicago meeting. They reject any Federal League interest.
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Ind
Jacob Ruppert
Capt
Huston
Yankees
French Lick Springs
Harry Hempstead
Giants
Ruppert
New York Americans
Nust
Johnson
Chicago
New York
Col. Ruppert
Col Ruppert
Pittsburgh Feds Sign Strong Team
Pittsburgh officials approve the signing of a talented roster for 1915 and 1916 led by Rebel Oakes. Outfield stars include Mike Menosky Davy Jones and Enos Konetchy with Steve Yerkes. infielders are Konetchy Yerkes Berghammer Mienosky and Leno. Pitchers include Perritt Allen Hearn Camnus Barger Dickson Knetzer. Berry and OConnor to catch. McGraw reportedly offered $25,000 and three players for Konetchy in a Giants Nationals deal.
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Rebel Oekes
Oakes
Mike Menosky
Davy Jones
Frank Delahanty
Ralph Mattis
En Konetchy
Steve Yerkes
Marty Berghammer
Mike Mienosky
Lennox
Pal Perritt
Frank Allen
Bunny Hearn
Howard
Camnus
Cy Barger
Walter Dickson
Elmer Knetzer
Claude Berry
Pat O'Connor
Sts. Louis Nationals
A Kenetchy
Pittsburgh Nationals
Duwkes
Feds
Koney
Giants
McGraw
Walter Johnson Rejoins Washington After Federal League Stint
Walter Johnson decides to return to the Washington baseball club after an all day conference with Manager Griffith. He signs a three year contract worth 12 500 a year, with a 6 000 Federal league bonus to be returned. The move ends his duel with the Chicago Federals and restores Johnson to organized baseball.
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Walter Johnson
Chicago Federals
Mendger Grifith
Washington Club
Johnson
Washington
Grithm
Washington Bai Club
Washington Ball Club
Griffth
Benjamin Ss. Miner
Washington Baseball Club
Griffith
Tinker
Coffeyville
Kan
Sam McVey Beats Wills In Twenty Rounds Fight
In New Orleans on December 21 Sam McVey known as the Parisian negro defeated Harry Wills in a 20 round heavyweight contest. McVey held the edge with consistent offense winning nine rounds to six for Wills and five even, as both fighters sought knockouts without success. Belgium Sunday was celebrated throughout EraDoe. 1,500 New Fell Woolens B
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Wills
New Orleans
Harry Wills
New West Side A. C
McVey
Ribbons vs Troy Five Set For Colon ial Hall
The Blue Ribbon basketball team hosts Hoboken’s top Trojans tomorrow night at Colonial Hall seeking revenge after a recent defeat. Bobby Stow is out for coaching duties at Yale, while Youne Reich from New York signs as forward. Beckman and Rees are expected to play. preliminary acts include The Singers and The Clovers followed by dancing after the main game.
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Yale
Brooklyn
Brooklyn Polytechnic
Charlie Taft
Colonial Hall
Troy
Hoboken
No. 1
Trojans
Leavy
Youne Reich
New York
Reich
Beckman
Tee Reesager
Charles Taft 71 Seen as Richest Baseball Magnate
Charles P Taft, 71 today, tops baseball magnates with a fortune exceeding a million dollars yearly. A Cincinnati native, he backs the Reds and Chicago Cubs story in a blend of finance and sentiment, aiming to revive Cincinnati Reds glory while guiding partners like Charley Murphy into and out of ownership roles.
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Taft
Cincinnati Reds
Chicago
Cincinnati
Mr. Taft
United States
Grant
Hiset
United Tes
Cincinnati Times-Star
America
Cincinnati ‘Reds
Queen City
Brother William
Redland
Charley Murphy
Mister Murphy
Charley
Murphy
John R. Walsh
Cubs
Taft Charles Webb Murphy
Players Demands Which Were Turned Down by Owners
New York December 21 The Flag ers Fraternity led by Duyle Fultz presents a list of demands to impress Organized Baseball. They seek immediate waivers and release terms paid by releasing clubs, salary differentials during pending periods, and written salary statements for players. The group asks for uniform release notices to all clubs and explicit expense coverage for releasing players.
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New York
Havine
Basebell
Flagers Fraternity
Duyle Fultz
Yeaterdey Doc
Fultz
Garry Herrmann
Ban Jobson
T Fle
Witwers
Inite
King Pins Mohicans In No Score Battle
In a crowd of about 1 500, the King and Mohicans played to a scoreless tie. It was one of the hardest gridiron battles of the junior city championship, with the Mohicans threatening twice and the Kings defense holding. Bill Curry, Thunderbolts fullback, impressed as umpire.
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Mohicans
Bill” Curry
Thunderbolts
King Pins Dominate Mohicans at Newfield Park Showdown
The King Pins proved their supremacy against the Mohicans yesterday at Newfield Park. Despite Mohicans outweighing the Rise Pins by fifteen pounds per man, the King Pins secured a clear victory. Manager King Pins led the effort.
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Mohicans
Newfield Park
Ring Battle Anniversaries Highlight Early Boxing Years
Anniversaries recall 1909 Boston bout where Frank Klaus defeated Porty Flynn in 12 rounds, and a 1910 Pittsburgh match with Stasley Ketchel. Notes 1915 bout with Georges Carpentier, Kalif, and Langford KO losses to Chip. Mentions Porky Franklin and Klings, rookie comebacks under Ray Bronzon, plus Frankie White and Jack O Keefe births and matches.
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Porty Flynn
Boston
Kisus
Pennsylvania
Stasley Ketchel
Pittsburgh
Georges Carper
George Chip
Porky Fine
Sam Langford
Porky
Ray Bronzon
Hooter
Cleve Merhins
Montreal
Frankie White
Willeha
Germany
Jack O'Keefe
Bob Gardner
Chicago
Ey Flynn
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