Jennings Says Evers Won't Do As Manager
Detroit December 23 Johnny Evers will never get by as a manager said Manager Jennings of the Detroit Tigers yesterday. Evers is too high strung and nervous loss two seasons ago forced retirement. Managing Chicago he will face owner and Cub fans accustomed to winners. Slump to come with Brown Tinker Chance gone and no trusted staff to ensure wins.
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Johnny Evers
Jennings
Detroit Tisers
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Tinker
Chance
Evers
Cubs
Peerless Leader Misquoted on Chance and Highlanders
Manhattan fans fear Chance may not land with the Highlanders but insiders say he will lead the Hilltop brigade in 1913. New York baseball men doubt a stock stake but expect Farrell to offer a lucrative contract, with Chance needing to prove worth after success with the Cubs.
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Chance
Hicklanders
Hilltop Brigade
Frank le Roy
Berlin Stadium At Berlin to Cost 800000
Stockholm dispatch reports Berlin plans a $800000 stadium for the 1916 Olympic Games. General secretary Diem says Berlin will follow Sweden's centralized structure with separate sport committees. The 666 meter track will surround a green interior. boxing may be opposed by Germany. Rev L B Fisher to speak on Chicago civic work.
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Stockholm
Berlin
Diem
Germany
England
Sweden
Denmark
Murphy the Cubs Magnate Credits Taft as Angel
Charles P Taft the Cincinnati Times Star owner and elder brother of the President celebrated his sixty ninth birthday. Mister Murphy the Chicago Cubs magnate praises Taft for funding his rise from a Cincinnati reporter to a baseball owner. Murphy says Taft’s support put him on Easy street and helped him gain control of the Cubs.
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Cincinnati Times-Star
Charles Webb Murphy
Chicago Cub
Mister Murphy
Cincinnati
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Horace Fogel
Mohy
Windy City
Plate
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The
Enquirer
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Mr. Taft
Harvard to Name 1913 Football Captainship
Cambridge December 23 Harvard's 1913 football captaincy is believed to rest between Stover and Hitchcock with O’Brien and Freedley also prominent. The election, pending holidays, may influence future coaching, and Frank O’Brien could emerge as compromise choice or Vic Freedley as potential captain.
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HR. T. P. Stovers Boster
H. R. Litchcock
Honolulu
Percy Haughton
Percy Wendell
Boston
Camvass
Storer
Yale
Hitchcock
Brown
Frank O'Brien
Vic’Freedley
Flynn Seeks Rematch With McCarty After Narrow Defeat
Jim Flynn vows a return bout with Luther McCarty after a recent loss and offers to face the Palzer McCarty winner on New Year’s day. He recalls nearly dazing ammonia in his eyes and insists he can beat McCarty with better corner handling, citing a 16 round bout with a broken jaw.
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Jim Flynn
Luther McCarty
Flynn
McCarty
Palzer
W. V. TO ELECT OFFICERS AT ANNUAL MEETING
N. W. Bishop Camp Spanish War Veterans will elect officers at its annual meeting tonight at 176 Fairfield Avenue. Nominations for offices have already been made.
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N. W. Bishop Camp
Fairfield Avenue
McCann seeks Baltimore outfielder for Bridgeport club
Bridgeport manager McCann during a Baltimore visit aims to recruit a young outfielder from manager Jack Dunn of the Orioles International League club. Dunn already has veteran outfielders Brie Lord Corcoran and Gettmann whom he plans to mix into a strong lineup. McCann also discussed Frank O Rourke with Boston President Gaffney and speedier play with Eastern League head.
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Bridgeport
Jack Dunn
Dunn
Brie Lord
Athletics
Corcoran
Gettmann
Inn
Philadelphia
New York
President Gaffney
Boston Nationals
Frank O'Rourke
Boston
Palzer in Good Shape for McCarty
Los Angeles dispatch reports Palzer nearing peak condition as heavyweight title bid fronts intense training. Palzer rebukes O Rourke spoof claims while McCarty drums up confidence for post victory stage act.
King Interest in Tourneys at Seaside Club
Harry S. Pearsons is the favorite to win a trophy in Seaside Club pool and billiard tournaments. He will face A N Coops after Coops defeated S N Lockwood last week. finals set between Dr Coops and Pearsons. Algonquin members show strong interest. pool results: Team A 20 of 47, Team B 17. billiards: Team A lead seven of 12.
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A. N. Coops
S. N. Lockwood
Dr. Coops
Pearsons
Algonquin
Waivers Sought on Mike Donlin by Pirates
Chicago December 23 Waivers have been asked on Mike Donlin veteran outfielder of the Pittsburgh club and former Giants captain No club has refused to waive and it seems his baseball days are numbered Donlin hit .316 in seventy seven games last season but toe injury kept him out much of the year His fielding and base running were not as strong as before Rumors say he might manage next year but he will not play for a minor league club.
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Chicago
Mike Donlin
Pittsburgh
Giants
Donlin
Plunges Over Bank on Milford Turnpike
New Haven December 23 A defective steering gear in a touring car owned by Max Jordan of 312 Columbus Avenue nearly caused serious harm to him and friends as the car went out of control and plunged over an embankment on the Milford turnpike. The car turned turtle but all occupants escaped injury landing in a swamp. Jordan is chief engineer at Weishel Brewing Company.
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Max Jordan
Columbus Avenue
Milford Turnpike
Jordan
Weishel Brewing Company
Scale of Boxing Weights Changed to Universal Classes
New York State Athletic Commission published official weights for all recognized boxing classes with ringside weighing. The scale targets widespread acceptance, especially aiding featherweight and lightweight divisions, potentially expanding viable contenders and reducing weight disputes among promoters and fans. Willie Ritchie may defend at 133 pounds, affecting rivals McFarland Britton and Welsh who sit at 135 pounds.
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New York State Athletic Commission
Abe Attell
Johnny Kilbane
Attell
Willie Ritchie
Packey Mcfarland
Jack Britton
Freddie Welsh
Lines to Steve Breen at the new Posi theatre opening
An apologetic verse salutes manager Steve Breen, famed Playhouse figure. He stored his plug hat for the grand opening of the new Posi theatre as a devoted admirer sent flowers and praised his lobby presence and cheerful smile.
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Steve Breen
Playhouse
Pet—Not Pest
Knights of Columbus Minstrels Rehearsed for Lyric Show
Rehearsal of the Knights of Columbus minstrel troupe under Harry Lynch and Frank Braithwaitee took place yesterday for a January 13 performance at the Lyric theatre. The amateur show is billed as the best of its kind locally with new features planned.
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Knights of Columbus Minstrels
Lyric Theatre
Harry Lynch
Frank Braithwaitee
Connie Mack Celebrates His Fiftieth Birthday
Connie Mack born Cornelius McGillicuddy in East Brookfield Massachusetts on December 23 1862 marks fifty today. The Athletics longtime manager rose from shoe factory worker to famed catcher and leader guiding Milwaukee Pittsburgh and Philadelphia teams to pennants and continued relevance in 1913.
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Athletics
East Brookfield
Mass
Michael McGillicuddy
Emerald Isle
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Monaker
Cornelius McGillicuddy
Cornelius
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Meriden
Buccaneers
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Brewers
Beer City
Ban Johnson
New All- Athletics
Philadelphia
Mack
Wisenheimers
Pirates’ Fresh Minor Leaguer Rehg Wows Big League Fans
Manager Fréd Clarks touts three star Pirates Wer O'Toole Rehg all unmatched in fame. Rehg, from Hartford Connecticut league, started last spring with Pittsburgh then St Paul. He jokes with billy Kiem about spelling his name and his nickname with a whistle during a Boston game.
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Pittsburgh Pirates
Hans Wer
Marty O’toole
Walter Rehg
Rehg
Pirates
Hartford
St. Paul
Fampire
Billy Kiem
Rehe
Kiem
Boston
Mike Donlin
Max Carey
Mike
Carey
Max
Pugilistic Highlights By Date December 22 1907-1912
Boxing notes record multiple bouts from December 22 to 23 across 1907 to 1912 including Grover Hayes versus Tommy O Toole draw in Philadelphia and Abe Hooken defeating Peter McGuire for lightweight title in Perryville Missouri. Also listed are Tommy Murphy beating Charley Griffin in Boston 1908 and Sam Langford draw with Jack Black in Boston 1902.
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Tommy O'Toole
Philadelphia
Tommy Murphy
Charley Griffin
Boston
Ad Wolgast
Frank Picato
Los Angeles
Charlie Griffin
Australtan
Willie Beecher
New York
Abe Hooken
Peter McGuire
Perryville
Peter Jackson
Jack McAuliffe
San Francisco
Tommy Ryan
Dick O’brien
Hartford
Conn
Sam Langford
Jack Blackburn
Johnny Kilbane
Ae White
Cleveand
Monkeys and cats fight aboard battleship Minnesota
A brawl on the battleship Minnesota between eight monkeys and 30 cats ended when two cats were thrown overboard. The animals were pets of officers aboard the ship. CENT A WORD want ads.
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Philadelphia
Minnesota
Pastor Leete Appointed Field Secretary in April
New Haven December 23 Rev Dr W W Leete pastor of Dwight Place Congregational Church announced to members that he will assume the role of field secretary for the New England States starting on the first day of April. Leete, who tendered his resignation weeks ago, accepted the new post after lengthy urging from church members.
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Sseuiat Church
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Obituary notices of Gibner and others in Bridgeport area
Obituary notices report Charlies H. Gibner dying on his Vancouver, BC, roots, after a veranda collapse at 135 Harrall Avenue. The long-time clerk left a widow and a son, with services at Long Hill and burial in Long Hill cemetery. Other notices list the death of Garrison Haynes at 25 Wood Avenue and Robert V. Mirfin at 28 Burroughs Street with funerals and local burials planned. Annie Back dies at Sixth Street after a long illness.
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Harrall Avenue
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M. Garlick
Vancouver
Pequonnock Lodge
L O. F
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Garrison Haynes
Wood Avenue
Bridgeport
Tomlinson Spring and Axle Company
Robert V. Mirfin
Clare E. Mirfin
Burroughs Street
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Lakeview
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Vincent's Hospital
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