Bresnahan Linked To Toledo Manager Job Adrift
Chicago December 23 The American League aims to resolve ownership and franchise moves affecting major and minor clubs. President Washington Johnson hints Charles Thomas of the Chicago Nationals seeks to move the association franchise to Toledo with Cleveland bankers backing a $150000 deal.
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Chicago
Johnson
Forest City
Pankers
Baseball Inn
Cleveland
Charles Somers
Charles Thomas
C Cicago Nationals
Association
Toledo
Chivington
Thomas
Wolverton Accused Of Tampering With Brooklyn
Boxman asserts Wolverton tampered with Brooklyn. The report cites Charles Hpresident of the Superbas at Flatbush denying interference while Wolverton in San Francisco is urged to stop meddling. The piece notes other clubs may seek waivers as teams consider roster moves and promising rookies.
Wagner to Captain Pirates and Training Camp Plans
James J. Callghan of the Nationals names NP Wagner as Pirates captain and praises his baseball knowledge. He notes Wagner will influence team operations and discusses early plans for training camp, considering Sihendon Hot Springs or another suitable site, guided by team views.
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James J. Callghan
Nationals
Wagner
O Wagner
Sihendon
Nationals Meet New York Ribbons In City Showdown
The Blue Ribbons aim to extend a winning streak tonight as they face the crack New York team at Coloniao Hall. Fast metro guards Schmelke and Fyfe challenge Nationals stars, with Roxey Resch and Smith rotating in. Preliminary game features B. H. 8. versus Sigma Theta Phi, main contest at 3 30.
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New York
Coloniao Hall
Metro
Schmelke
Fyfe
George Ith
Nationals
Tbe Fur
Roxey Resch
Smith
Sigma Tata Phi
Dauss Styles Spark Fuss as Detroit Star Shines
Detroit Tigers pitcher George Dauss earns notice for his fashion sense and late riser habits. A St Paul era clash over a 3 am wake time sparked a tense moment with a local writer who mocked him as the Beau Brom wiel of the Saints. The incident underlines Dauss as both memorable dresser and stubborn target of daily lore.
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Sporting News
George Davess
Detroit Tigers
Dauss
St. Paul
Mike Kelley
St Paul
Mauss
Beau Bromwiel
Regsm
Daass
Besu
Josh Clarke
Eastern and New England leagues eye merger talks
News shows tensions over a merger as Eastern moguls push for a 1916 circuit while President O Rourke and others resist. Mentioned are debts of the New England league, plans for six to eight Eastern clubs, and key figures like Louis Pieper and O Rourke. Also notes boxing bouts, college football schedules, and Brown University in Pasadena.
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Eastern
New England
Eastern Association
O’rourke
New England League
Alth
Louis Pieper
Promoter Keeps Fulton Willard Date Amid Slugfest News
Chicago dispatch reports promoter Tom Andrews left for New Orleans to interview Tortorich and Burns about the planned Wil lard Fulton bout set for March 4. Andrews cites Moran’s missed chance to sign Fulton and says New Orleans backers want clarity while Fulton’s commitments limit other bouts. Separately, U S officials probe a Juarez interview branding Gen Carranza as a bullheaded old fool.
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Chicago
Ill
Tom Andrews
New Orleans
Tortorich
Burns
Andrews
Tom Jones
New Orients
Fulton
Willard
Moran
Wilard
Wich
Mike Collins
State Department
Thomas D. Edwards
Juarez
Mexico
Gen
Carranza
Is Gaffney Trying to Fix Things With His Boston Players
Philadelphia Evening Ledger notes President Gaffney’s letters to sports editors aim at curbing rowdyism and uniform umpire assignments. The move follows a prior letter that drew bitter replies from Johnny Evers and Sherwood Magee and hints at apology to certain Breves players. Three spies were shot by the Germans.
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Gaffney
Boston
Philadelphia Evening Ledger
Johnny Evers
Sherwood Magee
Far West
Ad Nationals
Breves
Tewer expects smooth handling of Federal players
New York December 28 President John K Tener of the National League returned to his office after the Cincinnati peace agreement and voiced optimism for a great 1916 season both in play and attendance He said Federal league players would be eligible and the Federal league would assume responsibility for their contracts Salaries to be set by the clubs The National Commission will decide on waivers January 4 in Cincinnati
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New York
John K. Tewer
National League
Cincinnati
Tener
Federal League
National Commission
D Arcy Knocks Out McGoorty in Eighth Round
Sydney report notes Les D Arcy versters McGoorty in an eighth round knockout before 16000 fans. This second victory confirms D Arcy as a top middleweight, following their July 31, 1915 bout. McGoorty’s seconds raised the sponge, underscoring a decisive win for the Australian champion.
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Sydney
New South Wales
Eddie McGoorty
Les D'Arcy
McGoorty
D’arcy
Les’ D'Arcy
Wag
D'Arcy
America
Jimmy Clabby
Jeff Smith
Billy Murray
Fitzimmons
Merger Talk Prompts Boston Conference Call
New Haven December details a renewed push for a merger between the Eastern Association and New England League. A meeting is slated in Boston on Thursday for club owners and reps from New Haven Hartford Springfield Worcester Portland Lawrence Lynn and Lowell. Louis P Pieper and Jerry Connell are noted figures in organizing and exploring Bridgeport franchise prospects with H Eugene McCann involved.
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New Haven
Eastern Association
New England
New York
Boston
Wee
Hartford
Springfield
Worcester
Portland
Lawrence
Lynn
Lowell
Louis P. Pieper
Harvard
Jerry Connell
Bridgeport
H. Eugene McCann
McCann
Guinness of Ring Legends: Murphy and White 32-Round Draw
Anniversaries of ring battles recount a 32 round draw in San Francisco in 1892 between Australian Billy Murphy and Chicago’s Tommy White. Murphy once held the featherweight title after a famed Weir knockout, while White, nicknamed the Board of Trade Pet, never held a title but was considered skilled. The piece also notes prior meetings and a humorous anecdote of Murphy’s distraction by oratory mid bout. Additionally, Jem Ward defeated Phil Sampson in 27 rounds at Stratford in 1824.
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Billy Murphy
Tommy White
San Francisco
Bwy
Mary Ann
Tke Weir
Belfast
White
Chicago
Board of Trade
Murphy
Tommy
Sig Hart
Sioux City
Billy
Hart
Jem ‘Ward
Phil Sampson
Stratford
Eng
Yankees pursue top talent from Federal League camps
New York President Jacob Ruppert wired Federal League camps to bid for six players as part of efforts to strengthen the American League club in New York. Targets include catchers Jim Archer Bill Fischer and outfielders Zwilling Flack along with pitchers Elmer Knetzer and Frank Allen and others.
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Weeghman
Itage Cubs
Lee Magee
Zwilling
Mlack
Fischer
Archer
Flack
Kauff
Boston Braves
Jack
Feds
New York
Yankees
Jacob Ruppert
Frank Baker
Ruppert
Charley Weeghman
Cub-Whales
Jim Archer
Bill Fischer
Brooklyn
Braves
Federals
Tinker
Art Wilson
Whales
Gwinner
Pittsburgh Federals
Daily Talks on Heart Topics by Laura Jean Libby
The piece reflects New Year resolutions from various men and social roles, from bachelors to fathers, laborers to professionals, exploring how each would change habits and relationships in the year ahead. It ends with guidance on polite social introduction and handling apologies to command respect.
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Laura Jean Libby
Miss Libbey Replies to Your Letters Notice
Miss Libbey answers readers letters with corrected name and address guidance. Initials printed. Write short letters on one side of paper only with ink. Personal letters cannot be answered. Address Miss Laura Jean Libbey at 916 President Street Brooklyn N Y.
Should I Quit or Marry Him Dear Miss Libbey
A reader asks if a young man who does not want her child should be married. The advisor suggests reconciliation if both parties share affection and compatibility.
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Miss Libbey
Dancing With One Introduction To Another Tear
Fragmented OCR text discusses a reader advisory request to Miss Libbey about guidance. The brief notes a transition between introductions and potential tearing in copy, with unclear context and limited readable details. No clear event, date, or identifiable organizations are present.
Light O Love May Return
A reader from New Jersey writes about a year-long relationship with a young man who fell ill and was hospitalized. She describes his visits, his family moves, job loss, and a long silence after he left town. She asks for advice as to whether he will return, and the advisor hints he may come back without contact.
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Crase
Free Lance
Miss Libbey
FIND OUT A GIRL'S QUEST
Two eighteen year old girls ask how to handle dating norms with two young men. The piece advises girls to be selective about gifts unless engaged, avoid casual physical contact, and suggests practical etiquette like noting to meet at the depot and using a card case or umbrella as modest gifts.
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Miss Libbey
Accept Admirer or Wait for Love Sayings
A reader asks whether to wait for a young man who shows affection but avoids declaring love or accept another admirer. The guidance: if he does not express love, pursue a solid admirer rather than remain uncertain.
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Miss Libbey
Nuot
TODAY'S POEM BY PENELPO PAULL INSPIRING WINDOW VIEW
A leading maple stands near the window as crystal rain glitters on every twig. The speaker asks the mystic powers to renew faith and reveal right path while gazing at jeweled bower and a silent, wondrous scene. A ship Emden is noted in Dogger Bank.
New Cubs owner Weeghman rose from Chicago waiter to magnate
Charley Weeghman recalls his climb from waiter to restaurant owner and baseball tycoon. He describes risking $26,000 to form a $50,000 corporation with Jim Gilmore, signing Joe Tinker for $10,000 and $12,000 yearly, and spending about $450,000 on a ballpark project before opening gates. He aims to gain Cubs control and recover losses from the Federal League venture.
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Chicago
Charley Weechman
Jim Gilmore
Weeghman
Chicago Federals
Jim
Trlleague
Joe Tinker
Chicago Cube
Cubs
Feds
Revival of Pedestrianism Interest Hinted in Era’s Wake
Indications emerge of renewed interest in pedestrianism as a sport beyond a revival in amateur clubs and possible future professional competition. The piece recalls Pedestrian era stars like Dan O Leary and William Hawes, notes the decline after cycling rose, and suggests inspiration may return as public attention shifts back to long distance walking events.
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Edward Pryson Weston
Clube i
United States
Canada
London
New York
Chicago
William Howes
England
Dan O'Leary
Ireland
America
Dan
Atlantic
O'Leary
Hawes
Weston
William Perkins
William Gair
Blower Brown
Rowell Corkey
Hurt
Murphy
Panchot
Hughes
Fitzgerald
Hazel
Guyon
Crossland
Goodland
Parry
Banks
Geraghty
Jess Willard
Ty Cobb
Zafety
Weee
Shank
John Astien
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