Cameron Zeiler clash over optional players in league
George M. Cameron of the New Haven club accuses Jack Zeiler in a heated exchange at the Western Association meeting. Zeiler seeks to change rules to allow optional agreement players, a proposal previously rejected. Cameron boasts last year’s pennant and predicts a repeat without such players.
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George M. Cameron
New Haven Baseball Club
Western Association
Toke
Zellar
Cameron
Carey
Minager
Springfield Tule
Braves Open Season at Polo Grounds in New York
Boston Braves set to open the National League season against the New York Giants at the Polo Grounds on April 10. Officials indicate opening dates for other clubs are being drafted with Chicago and Cincinnati also slated to begin play, while Philadelphia and St Louis plans are noted amid rumors and misprints.
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George Stalling
Bostom Braves
Polo Grounds
Giants
Braves
Manhattan
Boston
Ericans
Philadelphia
Cube
Chicago
Cinclans
White Sox
Fraternal Meeting Details At Main Street Corner
Fragmentary notes describe a fraternal meeting at a Main Street corner venue with references to officers, an initiation, and ceremonies before a social or light event. Details are incomplete but indicate a formal gathering and order of events.
Magee to Play First for Phillies in Spring Shuffle
Philadelphia reports manager Devin lines up Sherwood Mazee at first base, Lobert to the outfield to rest a knee, with Casey Dolan in the outfield and Aunt Walsh in mask and glove. Paskert centers, Knabe and Doolan cover short and second, Euderus a contender for first as Magee fights for the job. Dooin to Southern Pines Friday to arrange spring training plans.
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Philadelphia
Devin
Phillies
Sherwood Mazee
Lobert
Davintain
Casey" Dolanalec
Aunt" Walsh
Davin
Paskert
Otto Knabe
Mike Doolan
Euderus
Magee
Dooin
Southern Pines
Britton Stops O Keefe In Second Round At Olympia A A
Jack Britton defeated Tommy O Keefe of Philadelphia by knockout in the second round of a scheduled six round bout at the Olympia A A Christmas matinee. Britton showed superiority with rapid, hard punches, leaving O Keefe dazed and unable to continue after a final blow sent him to the mat.
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Aelphia
Jack Britton
Tommy O'Keefe
Phildelphia
Olympia A. A
Britton
O'Keefe
Matty Mathewson Faces Insurance Pitch Challenges
New York reports Christy Mathewson, famed Giants pitcher, now a real estate agent and insurer, struggles to persuade clients as conversations quickly turn to baseball. He even posts a sign stating his office is for insurance, not a firing range, amid frequent baseball chatter. In a separate note, lawyer Harold Osgood Binney, after speeding arrest, locks a reporter in his home to recount treatment.
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New York
Christy Mathewson
Giants
Matty
Mathewson
Harold Osgood Binney
Clothing by latest sanitary method offered
Advertisement notes new sanitary clothing handling method and invites patrons to write, phone, or call for service at 50 State Street with phone number 015.
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State St
Heavyweight race shifts after Johnson era ends
Four years after Jack Johnson won the world title in Sydney, debate centers on a white challenger to claim the championship. Candidates include Joe Jeannette, Sam Langford, and Sam McVey, while Langford stands as the leading African contender with potential to reclaim the crown for a non white champion.
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Jack Johnson
Tommy Burns
Sydney
Australia
Aretha” Johnson
America
Europe
Johnson
Joe Jeannette
Sam Langford
Sam McVey
Jeannette
Johnnson
Joe
Langford
Samuel
Nova
McVey
Knockout Brown Stops Gradwell in Brooklyn Bout
In a main event at the Irving A C Brooklyn, six rounds of heat gave way to a seventh when "Young" Gradwell Newark quit after Knockout Brown landed repeated hard lefts. Gradwell faded after round five, his corner finally sponging him out with about a minute left in the session.
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Brown
New York
Gradwell
Newark
Irving A. C
Brooklyn
Kid McCoy Wins Middleweight Crown Bout in South Africa
The sixteenth anniversary of Kid McCoy’s victory over Doher ty marks a famous Johannesburg fight. McCoy, mocked as a clever trickster, outboxed the South African champion from the second round and ended the bout in the ninth with a decisive knockout. Barney Barnato, a diamond magnate, gave McCoy a diamond medal before an international crowd.
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Kid McCoy
McCoy
Johannesburg
Doherty
South Africa
Australia
Barney Barnato
Barnato
England
East
Eastern association may drop 140 game schedule planned
Club owners debate a 140 game season as April 23 to September 7 limits playing days. Doubleheaders to fit in holidays and weather cuts threaten the plan. Manager Zeller pushed a two game format in each city. Sunday ball and Mondays face financial and logistical hurdles.
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Waener
Jack Zeller
Pittsfield
Bridgeport Druggists Endorse English Hemorrhoid Remedy
Bridgeport and nearby druggists welcomed representatives of the English Pharmacal Laboratories Inc. as they learned of the English Hemorrhoid Treatment. The remedy uses constitutional tablets suppositories and ointment with full administration instructions and a diet sheet. Free booklets are distributed by druggists or available by writing to the New York office.
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Bridgeport
English Pharmacal Laboratories, Inc
Desler
Pharmacal Laboratories, Inc
Broadway
New York
Bush of Detroit Drew Most Passes in 1912 Record Review
Detroit shortstop Owen Bush confronts stat notes showing the American League leader in bases on balls last season. The article compares 1912 rules for walks with 1887, noting timing at bats and scoring quirks affecting Bush’s figures.
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Owen Bush
Detroit Tigers
2 Layer
Bush
Detroit Club Sides With Youth in Dispute Over Cobb Pay
Detroit club president Navin declares Cobb will not be paid 15000 dollars, arguing stars alone cannot justify such a high salary. He says building the Tigers with young fans matters more than a costly signing as talks on a settlement continue.
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Detroit
Cobb
Navin
Detroit Cub
Raveny
Tigers
Abra
Censer Fleider
Minor leaguers shine in season ends with Springfield win
Roario More of the Springfield Ponies helped his team beat Holyoke 1 to 0 on September 14 as one of seven minor leaguers who pitched no hit or win games. More plans to return to the Ponies next season. John McGraw predicts stronger National League clubs in 1913 and praises his pitching staff. Roger Bresnahan resists vaudeville offers. Charles Ferguson will umpire in the American League with a tough stance. W H Locke of Pittsburgh offers to buy the Philadelphia club if price fits. Coffey to coach Fordham next season. Westervelt and OBrien drop to the American Association.
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Tom Connery
Hartford
Connery
Clarkin
Tom
Eastern Association
James H. Clarkin
Senators
New London
Roario
Springfield Ponies
Holyoke
Ponies
John McGraw
Ames and
Wiltie
Charles Ferguson
Ferguson
St. Louis Americans
W. H. Locke
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
Pugilistic Annals Chronology Snapshot
A garbled 1801 to 1910 boxing ledger notes matches and outcomes across venues like Philadelphia New Orleans Sydney and London. Entries reference fighters such as Yankes Swarts McCoy O Keefe Jack Burns Jim Barry Tony Fine and Sam Lansford with rounds decisions draws and fouls amid scattered dates and places.
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Yankes Swarts
Philadelphia
Ysee
Kid “McCoy
Jerodeen Roherty
Tor Hannesbu
Lewis
Sat O'Keefe
New Tech
Jack Anfeated Baldwin
Fay Brosie
New Oreeane
Rigger
Stanley
Snowe
Dick Golding
London
Bil Astratian
Jack Burns
Aamareee le Sae
Kamei Reie
Dere Smith
Billy
Ton Jennnatta
Seeheee Sullivan
Botte
Musterole advertised as a relief for sore throat and other ailments
An old musterole advertisement touts relief for sore throats bronchitis croup stiff neck asthma and digestive issues. It claims hospital use and offers a vial for 2 50 plus postage from Cleveland Ohio urging readers to try Musterole with testimonials.
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Reilepe
Clee Land
Ohio
Rome
Georee Moxley
Martinsburg
W. Va
Williams Kidney Pills Offer Relief for Nervous Strain
An old advertisement touts Williams Kidney Pills for nervous tension and urinary concerns. It claims to ease backache, fatigue, and frequence of urination and is sold by Jennie Families Phare in Chevelvedie.
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Williams
Price Fe
Williams Mfc
Jennie Families
Pharency
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